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Did everyone have a loving Valentine's Day? We did! Nothing like a little MORE sugar to make the kids a lil' crazier, huh? ;-) A special treat for us was a delicious cheesecake, sent from Bud at New York, TX cheesecakes. Thank you, Bud! I can honestly say this is one of the best desserts on the planet. Oh Oh OH! My kids fought over the last piece. LOL! If you missed New York, TX Cheesecake's ad in the last newsletter, here's a link to this super-friendly site: New York, TX Cheesecake - This could become an addiction ...

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"The story about the woman and her mother really hit home with me. My mother has Alzheimer's and is being cared for at a great facility. I take the kids to visit her most weekends and they love spending time with her and the other patients. My mother seems happier than she has in years, even though she does have a few bad days. She makes crafts, sings and even plays volley ball. I wish my father was alive to see her act like a teenager again. Thanks for sharing that great story!"

"The main purpose of holding children's parties is to remind yourself that there are children more awful than your own."

Oh LOL Kat! I hate to admit it, but there were a few kids I couldn't wait to see leave!

Quote of the Week: If the brain were so simple we could understand it, we would be so simple we couldn't. - Lyall Watson, biologist

While fever is the body's natural defense against infection, approximately five percent of children have what are classified as "simple" febrile seizures while running a fever. If anyone has a child who suffers from febrile seizures, take heart ... 99% of children outgrow them by the time they are six years old and there are generally no ill after effects.

Febrile seizures can occur in babies as young as three months old. When the child is running a fever, a seizure brought on by the sudden rise of their body temperature can overtake them. Febrile seizures look like epileptic attacks and they are one of the most frightening events a parent can live through. These seizures happen only when a child has a fever and are not a precursor to epilepsy, although in about one percent of cases, febrile seizures are an indication of more complicated neurological problems.

When my older daughter was 18 months old, she had her first febrile seizure. Thankfully, I had read about them and knew what was happening. The first episode lasted less than two minutes and by the time the paramedics arrived, she was sleeping peacefully. I wish I could say that was her last febrile seizure. She had at least ten more in the following four years, with the last episode occurring when she was five and a half years-old.

While we tried to learn everything there was to know about these seizures, the best explanation any doctor had was that they were hereditary. Sometimes I wonder about the genetic conclusions doctors jump to. As far as my husband and I knew, no one in our immediate families had recurring febrile seizures, nor did our younger daughter ever have a febrile seizure. As we were told by numerous physicians to expect our other children to have them too, we were enormously relieved when we were spared yet another 5 years of anxiety and living in fear of the dreaded fevers.

Not all children who have a febrile seizure will have another one. I believe the statistics are 30 percent of children will suffer only one. If you've lived through this once, I pray you are one of the lucky parents who never have to witness your child in the grips of this malady again. While these seizures do not cause the child long-term harm, they can age a parent ten years overnight.

There are many redundant articles online that explain and explore febrile seizures, their complications and coping strategies for parents, although all that can really be done is to make sure the child is safe and allow the seizure to pass. Knowledge is power. The more you know about febrile seizures, the better you will be able to cope if your child ever has one or has already suffered one or more seizures.

This first article, from the National Institution of Neurological Disorders, explains what febrile seizures are and basic facts about them: Febrile Seizure Fact Sheet

The second article, from the American Academy of Pediatricians, says pretty much the same thing about febrile seizures as the first article but is reassuring by sheer virtue of it's source: Febrile Seizures

This last article will explain the appearance and actual signs of febrile seizures, as well as reducing anxiety for parents: Febrile Seizures - What To Expect

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Rexanne Mancini is the mother of two daughters, Justice and Liberty. She is a novelist, freelance writer and maintains an extensive yet informal parenting and family web site, Rexanne.com – http://www.rexanne.com -Visit her site for good advice, award-winning Internet holiday pages and some humor to help you cope. Subscribe to her free newsletter, Rexanne’s Web Review, for a monthly dose of Rexanne: http://www.rexanne.com/rwr-archives.html

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Grandma's Pantry has recipes galore, from appetizers to main dishes. You'll also find jams and relishes, breads and biscuits, super vegetable recipes that actually make veggies taste edible and an amazing cake and pie section.

Grandma's pantry also has recipes for salad dressings with basics such as Thousand Island and French dressing but it's the unexpected treats that caught my eye: dressing for coleslaw and a yummy-sounding cream dressing. Also a must-try is Grandma's super easy Roasted Sage Chicken and Halibut Steaks with Cheese Sauce. Lots of exploring is in order on this super cooking site. Mmmm Mmmm!

Bon Appetit!

Ever wonder what the animals did on the ark for 40 days and 40 nights? Your kids will find out at Noah's Rocking Ark, the cutest explanation of Noah and the animal's adventure ever to grace the Internet. :-) Dancing and fun music bring the story alive on these pages. The little kids will love it. So will you ... I did!

"My grandmother lines the bottom of the cat's litter pan with several layers of newspaper, then she shreds several sections by hand into the box. The up side is that there is no expense and no sifting. When soiled, just roll up all the papers, put them into a plastic bag (which you saved from grocery shopping ... another recycle project), tie up the top and put into the outside trash can. This is no more obnoxious scent-wise than any other form of litter box material."

"I have found a great way to get those awful formula stains off of your baby clothing ... use Woolite for delicate fabrics. I just pour a little on the stain, rub for a few seconds and throw it in the washer. It takes the stains right out. You could even use the generic versions, they work just as well.

"Here is a tip for a fast and simple supper: For an easy deep dish pizza, take out a bought, frozen bread dough loaf in the morning. Let it defrost and rise all day, then press it in a pizza pan, top with your favorite toppings and bake."

"If your preschooler insists on wearing hot weather clothes on a cold day, lead them to the window and ask them to put their hand on it."

Thank you for these super tips and tricks, ladies! They are great and you are wonderful contributors. Big hugs to you all!

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This is a good book mark site, guys. You never know when you'll need a legal form or information about your legal rights.

Weekly Time Waster: Celebrity Hangman
Because life is supposed to be fun!

Ready to guess the celebrity before you become a hung person? ;-) Try Boogie Jack's Celebrity Hang Man for some fun. This game is not as easy as it seems but not so difficult that you'll give up in frustration, either. Booj knows how to waste your time with the best of them. He also has one of the most comprehensive tutorial and graphic sites online for my web master readers. Do check out his main site after you've relaxed your brain with Celebrity Hangman!

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