The first Mother’s Day observance was a church service in 1908 requested by Anna Jarvis, of Philadelphia, to honor her deceased mother.

This seems to be the month to take closer look a myriad of health issues, including World Food Day to increase of the awarness of hunger throughout the world.

March is International Listening Awareness Month. "Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." — Leo Buscaglia

Welcome to 2008. As we enter the new year start keeping those New Year's resolutions today, especially the ones where you have promised to go to your doctor for check-ups and to get organized.

No Housework Day was mentioned in one of the magazines I picked up at the supermarket. I had never heard of No Housework Day, but I did like the sound of it. After doing some checking I found that it does indeed exist, it occurs every April 7.

When is an advertised bargain a real bargain? When it proves to be one by really saving your hard earned dollars. Get free audio stories for children.

Your kids know a thing or two about how getting squeaky-clean is a great way to relax. Turn the tables and tell them it's YOUR turn now. Soothe away the stress of the day.

The Work & Family Book Club is kicked off with a review of this dark book on pregnancy and motherhood. Best-selling author Naomi Wolfe´s stark description of society´s treatment of mothers has readers lining up with "it´s-about-time" cheers on one side and "quit-whining" exasperation on the other.

This book is a Godsend for 30 something women who feel out of sync but not quite sure why.

Men who eat adequate amounts of fiber are less likely to suffer from constipation, hemorrhoids and diverticular disease.