My Weekend Journal

Strengthening family relationships provides a better quality of life by enhancing health, safety, support, and a nurturing environment in which families can grow. It is therefore important for people to nurture family relationships to keep them happy and healthy. Here are things you can do today to bond with your loved ones: Brighten your loved one’s day with a smile and simple messages like "Take care!" and "I Love You!" Show support on something they are interested in. Send flowers! Do not wait for an occasion! Compliment them even for the little things they do. Listen when they talk and give your undivided attention. Play a game with them. Share a meal and enjoy the conversation. Help your kids with their homework. The challenge of strengthening our family life depends on our knowledge about strong and healthy families. Make family life your number one priority.

Eyeglasses are not only a vision correction tools but a fashionable accessories as well. They have become a part of our personal image and expression. Our personal taste, lifestyle and look are the best guide on choosing the right eyeglasses that would provide us the most flattering look. Purchasing eyeglasses online often is more convenient and less expensive. Online stores provide attractive bargains that would certainly meet your needs and budget. Zenni Optical has gained enough positive references as the cheapest and most reputable online store. Zenni Optical has a wide selection of fashionable prescription eyeglasses and the cheapest starts at only $8 per pair and the shipping is only $4.95 no matter how many pairs you order. Check out the great online experience of a satisfied customer who had personally made purchases at Zenni Optical. Zenni Optical takes considerable pride in being able to deliver a very high quality product of great durability, safety and comfort at trul

A child's world is filled with expressions of creativity and imagination. With a bit of encouragement from parents, most children happily paint, sing, dance, make up stories and play make-believe. They learn best when actively participating in tasks, rather than passively receiving information. Children take the complex world around them, reduce it to manageable portions by creating little stories, and pretend games. Children are natural imitators. They can make meowing and purring sounds just like their pet cat. They can imitate their mother's expression or their father's gait. Imitations help them get the "feel" of the person or thing they are imitating. These creative activities were once considered "mere play," but are now known to have meaning and purpose. Studies show that children who engage in creative play are likely to have larger vocabulary and greater empathy for others. They tend to be more resourceful when left on their own. Playing

Doing things together is one of the foundations of a happy family life. Some of the things we love to do are watching movies on DVDs, going to the mall and entertainment centers, and swimming. Here are simple guidelines on planning successful family weekend activities. Keep the activity simple. Choose a simple activity and relax. It does not need to be elaborate or expensive. Children need only time and attention and it does not really matter to them what you do, as long as you do it together as a family. Be flexible when some things go wrong. Do not fret when things do not go according to plans. Always remember that you are doing this to have fun so just go with the flow and try to be spontaneous. Schedule ahead of time taking notes of the individual schedules and set a date far ahead so everyone can block it off. Prioritize your family (however hard it would be) and keep your promises. Take time off for scheduled family affairs and find ways to reschedule other appointments that

Eyeglasses have become the ultimate fashion accessory that adds just the right tweak of style for your look. Even those who do not need eyeglasses are now wearing them just to get the stylish appearance. The fashion ruling is not to just follow hot fashion trends but to express individual style. Choose a pair of eyeglasses that compliment your look and lens that flatter your eyes! Zenni Optical believes that eyeglasses are definitely a personal fashion and style item. To that end, they strive to provide a fashionable and stylish product at the lowest possible price. They manufacture their own sunglasses using the latest modern materials to maintain its high quality and durability. Their eyeglasses are inexpensive and so affordable because they bring their own product direct from their factories to satisfied clients. Zenni Optical takes pride in offering great deals on eyeglasses at the lowest possible prices. They give the best value for your money. Shopping for the right eyeglas

Are you trying to get rid of your pimples? I just learned one home remedy from Ms. K through her TV program Rated K. The treatment is so affordable and so easy. You could actually get the cure straight from your backyard (or your neighbor's, lol!). Just pound the malunggay leaves and apply the juice to the affected area. Research shows that malunggay has anti-inflammatory effect and could indeed help treat pimples!

Summer is almost here and there is no better time to bond with the whole family than summer! The kids are on vacation from school and they have all the long weekends throughout the summer months. Make this summer a memorable one by planning a family outing where everyone, especially the children, can look forward to fun activities and interesting places to visit. It is important to have a plan however simple it may be. Raise your family’s anticipation for the outing by getting their help in deciding where to go and what to do. Involving the children in the event planning is a good training for their decision-making skills, while compromising and arriving at a common decision brings about democracy. Choose your destination considering the expenses involved and set your budget ahead. Get as much information on the place, the accessibility and available facilities especially those that will interest the kids. The children can be a great event planner and even help make an itinerary they