How can you forgive family who has betrayed and hurt you?

March 22nd, 2010

I am not much of one for drama. I have a life to live and want to live it to the fullest. But, I am having trouble forgiving some family members and moving past the betrayal. Any suggestions?

How do I take care of mint, lavendar, and rosemary plants in my garden?

March 22nd, 2010

I moved into a house that has a garden out front. I don’t know much about gardening, but would love to learn. This part of the house receives lots of sunlight. The garden is beginning to look overgrown and I need to tend to it, but I don’t know how to prune or what to [...]

What happens to the deceased if the family is too poor to cover funeral expenses?

March 22nd, 2010

THank goodness this is not something my family is facing just now. But suppose the deceased had no insurance/savings/estate and the surviving family members could not pay for any final arrangements. How is the death handled once the certificate is signed by the coroner?

Can you feed a family of for healthy meals for only $125 a week?

March 22nd, 2010

I am testing a theory that you can feed a family of 4 on $125 a week, so I am looking for healthy cheap meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.

Can a graduate travel home with family after boot camp graduation?

March 22nd, 2010

My friend is away at Coast Guard bootcamp and I was wondering if he has to fly back home with the rest of the graduates after graduation or can he travel back home (either flying or driving) with family or friends who attend the graduation?
My friend is in the Coast Guard Boot Camp. After [...]

What home remedy would be good for the redness from acne?

March 21st, 2010

Ok I am already using the home remedy for blackheads and acne using honey and cinnamon. Its been working great!
But all of a sudden my face is starting to get redness around little acne spots and is getting a little dry. I was considering putting lemon juice in with my mixture as is, but [...]

How can Christmas be used to reconcile with estranged family members?

March 21st, 2010

In the GLBT community there are often damaged ties within families, which are especially apparent during the holiday seasons. What are some ways that these traditions can be used to reunite family members despite differences in beliefs, sexuality, and other differences?

How do I grow an indoor vertical garden in my NY apartment?

March 21st, 2010

What materials, plants, and watering mechanism would I need to do something like this in my small NY apartment?
http://www.pingmag.jp/2006/12/08/vertical-garden-the-art-of-organic-architecture/
Would be on a wall by the window.
Ideally, I’d be able to water it at the bottom and have some form of irrigation system.
The more detail and product names, the better. I intend to build it, but [...]

How can I get 5 of my family members on at one time like a chat room to discuss/inform personal common info?

March 21st, 2010

We have someone in the hospital and are scattered all over the country. I just want to be able to enter the information once and have 5 or so family members see the info and be able to chat with one another. Just like we can in a regular IM. Is it [...]

My husbands family has a tradition that all sons first names start with an R, middle name with E, any ideas?

March 21st, 2010

I am having twins, one boy and one girl and I would like names that kinda go together. His family has no restrictions for female names. Any help would be appreciated because I am totally stuck. Names that are already taken by other family members-Ryan, Randy, Riley, Richard, Robert. I kinda [...]