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Issue #80 - June 1, 2004 

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Welcome All! It's Dads and Grads month with many opportunities to show our love this month to some of our most special people. Gotta love Dads for sharing "their" month with our great Grads. And gotta love those Grads for making it through a challenging four years of high school or college. Please also honor your child who has graduated Middle or Elementary school. They deserve accolades, too. One of these days, I'll have to create a site just for Grads. I do have an "everything you'll need" Father's Day site for you to surf here: Rexanne's Father's Day

The hot months are here and I just read a horrifying statistic: Infant and child deaths due to being left in closed cars are UP by 28 percent. This is insane. We've been hearing about the danger of leaving babies and children left unattended in locked cars for years. Hasn't this information reached every parent on the planet yet? Please never leave your baby or child alone in a closed car. The inside of a car can become a furnace within five minutes on a hot day. This same warning goes for pets, too. I don't care how inconvenient it is to un-strap baby from the car seat and possibly wake him/her. Just do it and know you are doing the only thing that's right in the situation. And if you see another parent about to leave a baby or small child alone in a locked car, you have my permission to become a "busy body" and beg them not to do it. If you see a baby or child locked in a closed car on a hot day, call 911 or the police immediately. Same goes if you see a dog or cat in a similar situation. Thanks. :-) 

I am about to take a much needed vacation from publishing for July and August. Rexanne's Web Review will not be published again until September 1, 2004. Have a great summer everyone! See you in September. I'll miss writing to you all. I will be checking email so keep sending feedback and mail, please. :-) 

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Reader's Comments:

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New reader Donna graciously wrote:

"I just subscribed to your newsletter and have been reading the archived versions that I missed. This is good stuff. Thanks for all the ideas, tips and information you keep on your site for us new subscribers to find! I am looking forward to a monthly dose of you!"

Thanks you for your kind words, Donna. I hope to keep you entertained and offer consistent good information through the next year, at least. 

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And dear Rexanna (nice name!) wrote about being a grandma:

"I have to tell you, being a grandma is just about the greatest thing in the world. I just turned 50 in March, which was quite a head banging experience - but being a grandma, girl that is such an easy thing. I always kinda feel like when God let's us have grandkids, He is saying 'Hey, you didn't do such a bad job raising those hellions of yours, Let's take it another generation.' My granddaughter is absolutely the light of my life - and I'm so proud of my daughter for being such a good Mom to her. They make me feel good about life. SO when your turn comes, take it as the best gift you could receive..."

I don't have the pleasure of grandkids yet. I DO understand about the head banging experience" of turning 50, however. Geesh, I still act like I'm 16 much to the dismay and embarrassment of my 15 year-old daughter. ;-) I am not ready for middle age but who has a choice?. Arghhhhhhhh! Thus, the hot flash tips in the Tips and Tricks section this month. ;-) Enjoy that grandbaby!

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OK, here's the scoop:

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Quote of the Month: If the new American father feels bewildered and even defeated, let him take comfort from the fact that whatever he does in any fathering situation has a fifty percent chance of being right." - Bill Cosby

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Parenting & Family Topic of the Month: The Importance of Hobbies
By Rexanne Mancini

Consider that children who have an avid hobby or interest they are passionate about are more likely to spend their money, when they have their own stash of it, on that hobby or collection and not on drugs or other potentially harmful choices.

If your kids are busy after school at dance class, soccer practice, rock collecting or any other hobby or interest they find engaging, they won't have time to hang with the kids who have nothing better to do than experiment with drugs, gangs, alcohol or whatever else could get them into serious trouble. If your kids are intense about collecting paper clips, toe nail clippings or in love with little league, then encourage them ... help them develop their passion for a positive accomplishment. Teach them how great it can be to involve themselves in something that gives them a sense of accomplishment and pride.

Help them through the rough spots when they can't get a dance step the first 10 tries by letting them know that, usually, nothing worthwhile comes easily. If their favorite collectable breaks, drag yourself through hell and back to find a replacement. This shows them you believe in their humble collection and you understand its value and importance in their life. They will learn to respect their unique passion and move forward into adulthood feeling good about the healthy choices they make to keep themselves occupied in their 'down' time. This type of positive reinforcement will also encourage them to spend their free time doing something other than hanging out with other bored individuals who are bound to try some type of inane activity just for the thrill of it.

You might even decide to get involved in 'collecting' or 'creating' yourself. Having a mutual hobby could create a bond worth its weight in super glue with your child.

Know of a good parenting or family site your fellow readers might enjoy? Please send it for possible publication in an upcoming issue. Click here: mailto:rexanne@rexanne.com?subject=Parenting_Site
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Food & Cooking Site of the Month: Robin's Kitchen

Robin is a web mistress who deserves more than awards. Her site is filled with amazing stuff, not the least of which are her super recipepages. You will find Robin's favorite appetizers, main dishes (sushi to pasta), sides, desserts, breads, menu ideas and even a Christmas Cookie Exchange page all neatly organized by comprehensive links. 

Bon Appetit!

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Kid's Site of the Month: Father's Day for Kids

Indulge your child with loads of Father's Day crafts, activities, cool coloring pages and so much more on this page devoted to Father's Day just for kids. Kids can print and create lots of memories for Dad and Grandpa, play online games, find perfect preselected Father's Day books to get them in the mood and help them understand how special Dad really is. Click here: Father's Day for Kids
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--- Freebie of the Month: Father's Day & Graduation ecards

It's always fun to receive a special email card and these Father's Day 
and Graduation cards will melt the appropriate receiver's heart. You 
can customize any card and send it today or specify a later send date 
which will insure that your ecard arrives on the exact day you want. 
This is a perfect way to "get it done" without having o remember to 
send that special e-greeting on the exact due date. Do it now and rest 
easy: 
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Father's Day eCards

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Graduation eCards
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While you're in the mood to buy books, pick up a copy of Dr. Laura's new and truly helpful book, The Proper Care & Feeding of Husbands.

Sometimes I love Dr. Laura and sometimes I feel just the opposite but she does give great advice and has a lot of insight into what makes relationships work. Read this book for the father of your children who is hopefully your husband. It would make a perfect indirect Father's Day present or a great bridal shower gift. :-) 

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--- Tip or Trick of the Month: Hot Flash Relief & How to Clean a BarBQ 

Is anyone else suffering from hot flashes? Oh boy. I have newfound respect for those two little words that can wreak major havoc in the lives of so many women. Trying to function while that inner furnace is malfunctioning and running on overtime is nearly impossible. I did find something that helps! If you haven't already discovered the joys of a portable mini battery-operated fan, here is the miracle product you absolutely cannot live without and at a price everyone can afford: Portable Mini Fan

You will thank me! I thank the person (my ex-hubby - LOL!) who gave me one daily. ;-) 

For preventative maintenance, here's a very good article on easing into the menopause years, how to avoid the discomforts associated with them and how to maintain a diet rich in foods that will ease you through this time. I am not endorsing the product on this site, just offering a look at the article that I found helpful: Hot Flash remedies

Here's a great thing to do for Dad this month: How to Clean a Barbecue

Have 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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--- Time Waster of the Month: Virtual Bubble Wrap
Because life is supposed to be fun!

Oh boy ... want to waste some time and get that bubble wrap fix, too? Click here and pop away: Virtual Bubble Wrap

Thanks to Terry at InstaMom for posting this in her nifty little newsletter. :-) 

Feed the kids first ...

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--- Featured Site of the Month: Eternal Web Spots

This is one of the great Internet ideas, where you can create an everlasting spot on the WWW to honor anyone you wish. I created an "Eternal Memorial" for my dear Uncle Gino who I miss more each day and it was not only cathartic but very fun to create. You can choose from hundreds of decorative graphics and background music or upload your own pictures for whatever web spot you decide to create and decorate (an eternal memorial, eternal birthday card, eternal holiday card, eternal pet shrine, etc.) Your creation will live on the Web 
forever. You can send the web spot address to whomever you like to share your creation. This is very easy, fun and a perfect way to honor that special someone, for whatever occasion. Eternal Web Spots

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