Recession Proof Christmas Lynne Chapman, BellaOnline's Christian Living Editor Christmas can be a stressful time of year even in the best of economies. When funds are limited and the economy is unpredictable, it can turn out to be the worst of times – unless you recession proof it.

California School Nurses and Diabetes Care Pamela Wilson, BellaOnline's Special Needs Children Editor Parents of children with insulin dependent diabetes along with national advocacy and research organizations protest a recent California Superior Court ruling that eliminated a long sought provision allowing trained non-licensed school staff to administer insulin when a school nurse is not available.

Holiday 12 Stepping - Part I
Karen Casey, a well-known author, shares her wisdom and advice to keep all of us safe and sober through the holiday season. This is Part I of her article. Please share it with others as Karen has shared this gift with all of us. Namaste'.

Thanksgiving and Grief
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Taking Good Things for Granted
Many of us do take the good things in our lives for granted, our mate; our children, our home, the list goes on. Most of us don't stop to think "what would happen if I lost this or that." We only think of what we have or had, when it is gone or simply diminished.

Comfy Cloth Pads Cloth menstrual pads are more comfortable than disposables. Easy to use and care for, you can save money and save the planet. How cool is that?

Nice Girls Don´t Get the Corner Office 101 I have this useful and easy to understand book, I am sorry it was not available when I started my career. Lois P. Frankel presents a different view in her empowering career primer that helps women identify and get past the ingrained habits they learned as girls that may be holding them back.

Bread and Wine Readings for Lent and Easter. This is a Lenten devotional that you will return to year after year.