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Rexanne's Web Review
Web Sites & Insights

Issue #54 - February 1, 2002 

Brought to You By: Rexanne.com


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Welcome All Newcomers! 

My younger daughter turns eight today. Wow ... pretty soon I'll have another teenager in the house! ;-) Actually, I think teens have a bad rap. They're fun, smart and just beginning to discover the world doesn't revolve around only them. Gotta love their spirit and laughter. Meanwhile, we're having nine eight-year-old girls for a sleep-over tomorrow night. I know, I know ... I'm insane. :-)

Next month will mark the two-year anniversary of Rexanne's Web Review. Wow ... I'm impressed! ;-) You've all been an integral part of this newsletter, especially my faithful readers who have been subscribers   from the very first issue. Stay tuned for special announcements and my own articles on vaccinations, Fluoride and other controversy. Should be another interesting year! :-) 

Valentine's Day is in two weeks. Oh for the love of ... someone! :-) For everything you'll need to help you through the holiday, here's a link to my Valentine's Day site: Rexanne's Valentine. 

There's still time to buy Valentine gifts online. Do check out the Gift, Flowers and Candy page for some great ideas and super Internet merchants. I've moved all VDAY pages to my own domain to fix the AOL problem of not loading. The new pages are fast and wonderful! Please pass on this new link.

I love you all. Happy Valentine's Day! 

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Reader's Comments:

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Darien wrote:

"Thank you for the article by Michael Grose about children being reflections of their parents. We should all take a good look at our kids, their good and bad qualities and pay attention. It's coming from us."

Yep, you are correct, Darien. If your child is having problems, try looking in the mirror or try loving them more. They need love from us more than anything. Works like a charm. :-)

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Sue wrote: 

"I came across this great site (MagnetQueen) that is not only good for V. Day but for any holiday or occasion. I had my son draw a Christmas card, sent it to them and they printed cards which I sent out for the holidays."

Thanks, Sue. This is a terrific place! Check out MagnetQueen today. 

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Thanks to Kathy who sent this super link. It's free:

NASA will be launching a new Rover to Mars. Click here to add your child's name to the name disk that will be included on the craft. They will collect millions of names, which will remain on the planet for some future generation or other civilization to someday find. You will be able to print a frameable certificate with their name and assigned number.

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Pam, who sent information and a link to her Metastatic Retinoblastoma page in last month's newsletter, shares this great news:

"We have a number for the bill ... 1117. The bill requires the eye dilation test for newborns before they leave the hospital, the 6 to 8 week baby exam, the 6 to 9 month baby exam and the use of the ophthalmoscope at every exam throughout childhood. These three eye exams in the first year of life should detect 99.9 percent of all treatable eye diseases before they can blind or kill our children."

Please visit Joey's page for vital information on detection and prevention of this disease.

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OK, here's the scoop:

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Quote of the Day: Spread love everywhere you go, first of all in your own house. - Mother Theresa

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This Month's Web Review is Sponsored By: Prima Flowers

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Place Valentine orders now for the perfect Valentine arrival time. Orders must be placed at least 48 hours prior to holiday delivery dates. 

This is the only online florist I use. I've tried most of them and have been very disappointed in the quality of flowers and size of the arrangements, not to mention service. Prima Flowers is, IMHO, great for all of the above! They always deliver fresh, beautiful arrangements and their customer service is the absolute best.   International delivery is a huge plus, too! 

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Parenting & Family Topic of the Month: Love in the Home

Did you ever feel more in love than when you held your baby in your arms? I know I didn't. I didn't know what love was until I had my children. Doesn't say much for the men in my life! ;-) 

The following verse was sent to me via email. I have yet to find whom the author of this excellent advice is, but I think the meaning speaks volumes about the true meaning of love:

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Love in the Home

If I live in a house of spotless beauty with everything in its place but have not love, I am a housekeeper, not a homemaker.

If I have time for waxing, polishing, and decorative achievements but have not love, my children learn cleanliness, not godliness.

Love leaves the dust in search of a child's laugh. Love smiles at the tiny fingerprints on a newly cleaned window.

Love wipes away the tears before it wipes up the spilled milk. Love picks up the child before it picks up the toys.

Love is present through the trials. Love reprimands, reproves, and is responsive. Love crawls with the baby, walks with the toddler, runs with the child, then stands aside to let the youth walk into adulthood.

Love is the key that opens salvation's message to a child's heart.

Before I became a mother I took glory in my house of perfection. Now I glory in God's perfection of my child. As a mother, there is much I must teach my child, but the greatest of all is love.

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Know of a good parenting or family site your fellow readers might enjoy? Please send it for possible publication in an upcoming issue. Parenting Site

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Food & Cooking Site of the Month: Chicken Valentino & Fruit Rolls

This month, Martha sent two terrific recipes to share. They're classic Martha-Easy and perfect ways to say I love you via the taste buds!

From our Food & Cooking Editor, Martha Jones, AKA Queen Can-ivore.

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Chicken Valentino

The beauty of this recipe is that it will wait while you enjoy candles and wine or whatever distraction may come along ... 

Submerge boneless, skinless chicken breasts in your favorite spaghetti sauce to bake for a minimum of 45 minutes at 350. Check, when the pink is all gone, they're basically done - just waiting to be topped with a   few slices of Provolone cheese right before serving. Turn to low, or proceed. Only takes a few minutes for the cheese to bubble and brown. Serve with garlic bread (you'll both be eating it so relax), salad and a side of pasta - the perfect V-day dinner. 

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And one for the kids:

Fruit Rolls 

4 Soft Taco size Flour Tortillas
2 bananas, thinly sliced
1/4 cup raisins
2 Tbsp. honey
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup chopped peanuts or other nuts (optional)

Combine fruit, honey and cinnamon in a bowl. Spread each tortilla with 1 tablespoon peanut butter, leaving a 1-inch border. Spoon fruit filling down the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle with nuts, if desired. Fold in 2 sides of tortilla to meet in center, then roll up, bottom to top. Place seam side down. Halve each tortilla on a sharp diagonal

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Queen Can-ivore is also known as The Real Martha - Real easy recipes for real busy, real people. Not for fans of the UnReal Martha.

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Bon Appetit!

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Kid's Site of the Month: Family Valentine Links

You and the kids will find a plethora of family and children's links for Valentine's Day on this page. From crafts to other great kid's VDAY sites, there's plenty here to keep them amused and in the spirit of love for weeks. :-)

Valentine hugs from Auntie Rexanne to all of your munchkins! 

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Tip or Trick of the Month: Romantic Tips 

These are recycled from last year's newsletter, however, I couldn't find any tips more appropriate or perfect for this issue. Romantic gestures are a great way to express your love. Remember, you can add a touch of romance to your children's lives, too! 

1) Buy a favorite childhood game. Turn off the TV, play the game and relive happy, childhood memories.

2) Read poetry aloud to your special person. 

3) Bring home a flowering orchid plant for your sweetheart. Some can bloom up to six months. 

4) Change the tags on Hershey's Kisses with ones of your own. 

5) Place a little bit of money in your beloved's pocket (or kid's backpack!) with a note that says "have a treat on me."

6) Make a bowl of alphabet soup for your dearest, with a special phrase spelled out. 

7) Remind your sweetheart to take their vitamins every day so you will have them around for a long, long time.

8) Have your darling's favorite music playing when they come home from work. (Or school ... if you can stand it! ;-))

9) Turn off the alarm and wake your spouse (or child) with a back rub instead.

10) Get up a little early one winter morning to scrape your sweetheart's windshield. Leave a little frost or snow in the shape of a heart.

11) Give a gift on your birthday, instead of expecting a gift. 

12) Send your sweetheart a Valentine when it's not February 14 to show that you don't need a holiday to be romantic.


Got a tip or trick your fellow readers would enjoy or could use? Please send it here for possible publication in one of the next issues: Tips

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This Month's Time Waster: Psychobabble
Because life is supposed to be fun!

Here's one for you word wizards! 

Psychobabble is a very fun, fast-paced game of word play where you compete with other wordsmiths to create the cleverest sentence using a random set of words. Get as silly or serious as you like while sticking to the theme of the current game. 

Feed the kids first ...

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Featured Site of the Month: The Romantic.com

Everything you ever wanted to know, learn or read about romance is on this seriously romantic site. The Romantic.com has thousands of creative ideas and expert advice on love; poetry, song lyrics and quotes; romantic get-aways; famous love letters and so much more. The splendor of love awaits you!

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Advertisement: Valentine Gifts, Flowers & Candy

Everything you'll need for the perfect Valentine presents for everyone in your love life. Children's, adults and seniors are all covered on this page. Happy Valentine shopping! :-)

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