Suomalainen sänky (The Finnish Bed), by ethnologist Leena Sammallahti and researcher Marja-Liisa Lehto (SKS 2006), is an illustrated history of Finnish sleeping arrangements, from simple benches along the wall, once common in many farms, even elaborately carved and padded. luxury turns of high-class houses. Sammallahti wanted to put the Finnish bed in the spotlight it…
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Salinger’s Holden Caulfield transformed my life
My favorite author of all time changed my life in a number of ways. Here are seven aspects of those changes. What was this amazing artifact from the 1950s that still lives on in the minds of many literary fans and other sentient souls? It is THE CATCHER IN RYE, by JD Salinger, an extraordinary…
Get to know the list of the 50 states: top methods
Knowing the 50 US states is a challenge that most American children have to face. It’s a daunting but rewarding task, so the obvious thing to do is to find an easy way. There are many resources available: Rote learning of states Word association techniques for states Mnemonic states Census Bureau Region Fragmentation States song…
Homeschooling for children ages six to eight
Whether a child has been in an institutionalized school or has been homeschooled forever, many six to eight year olds enjoy learning. As a parent, understanding how your child learns, what temperament he is the strongest, and what kind of intelligence he excels at will be of great help in the teaching / learning process….
Safety posters made today to inform you and keep you safe
With the phrases “health and safety in the workplace” and “duty of care”, we all need to be more aware of the safety aspect of our lives and of those with whom we come in contact. You may think that safety signs are only necessary in the workplace and commercial facilities, but not necessarily. If…
Edgar Cayce Cough Cure
I found this amazing cough cure in one of my mother’s old Edgar Cayce books. For those of you who don’t know, Edgar Cayce was a famous psychic who, while in a trance, could make various predictions and diagnose different illnesses in people. Being a sick child (and from a family of smokers), he was…
Sicilian Style Strata Convection Oven Recipe
This Sicilian-style Strata is great for serving an early lunch or a late breakfast because they can be made a bit before the actual cooking. However, this Sicilian-style Strata recipe can also be served as a dinner starter. This recipe makes 8 servings The ingredients for this convection oven recipe are: 1 loaf of crusty…
Speech therapy worksheets
Speech therapy worksheets can be an extremely useful tool to help parents of children who suffer from a speech impairment or whose expressive language is lagging behind where they should be compared to their peers. It is not enough to simply send your child to see a licensed speech pathologist once or twice a week….
Maternity photography: being a single mother is no longer a limitation
In the modern era, family structures are changing rapidly. Therefore, the number of single parents is also increasing rapidly in all societies. The reasons can be personal or professional. If you are not living with the family or with your husband for some reason, storing the memories of your pregnancy period becomes more important. Maternity…
Healthy Living: Challenge yourself to live healthier in 30 days!
Everyone should have a goal of living healthier. You should want to eat healthier and exercise. Studies have shown that people who get fit and stay fit live longer lives, have more energy, and are simply happier people in every way. There are a few things you can do to challenge yourself in the next…