How to Make a Diorama with Manorialism Theme

Last semestral break, we were not able to go out of town with my family. We just went to the mall once or twice just to chillax. One of the reasons for that is the group project that my Grade 8 daughter had to attend to.

Her classmates come over to our house to make a diorama about manorialsm, which depicts the life of people during the middle ages in Europe. It took them about 3 or 4 days to finish their project. This is how their diorama looked like.

In the picture above, you can see the different parts of a manorial community. They include:

1 - the village composed of houses of serfs or tenants
2 - the manor, which is the lord's mansion
3 - the church
4 - the water mill
5A, 5B, 5C - three fields, which are not planted all at the same time. One is usually not planted for a season to give rest to the land
6 - the barn
7 - the workshop

How to Make the Manorialism Diorama

Gift Baskets For Christmas - Ideas and How-To Guide

What do you do if you're uncertain of what gifts to buy for your family or friends this Christmas?
If you go to the mall, whether local or online, you get countless gift ideas. The problem is which to choose.

People, usually give Christmas gift baskets to families, friends, loved ones, neighbors, and co-workers as gifts during the holidays. There are a lot of pre-made Christmas gift baskets available in the supermarket and can be quickly purchased. But if you can spare some time, you can go one step further by making personalized gift baskets. It will show how much care and thought you put into preparing the gift basket and the person who will receive the gift basket will surely appreciate it.

How to Prevent Colds and Flu as the Seasons Change

This week, my children had their flu vaccine shots, thanks to their aunt who scheduled them at the health center where she is working. I hope that they won't get sick now that the cold season is coming.

Well, it's not really cold as what we used to enjoy in Saudi Arabia during the winter season. But the air has become slightly cold now especially at night and early dawn. With the cold season, medical experts say that the rhinovirus and coronavirus (the agents of common cold) tend to flourish because of the cool temperature. The same is true with the influenza virus. So, it's good to have that extra defense against these viruses.

Aside from the flu shot, there are a few other things that people can do to avoid catching colds and flu. Exposure to germs can't be avoided, so here are some really good tips to remember to prevent colds and flu:

How to Turn the Inconvenience of a Kitchen Remodel into a Family Adventure

Any mother with little children floating around the house knows how a slight diversion from a structured routine can add levels of stress you never thought were possible. Kids react differently to adults when confronted with changes to routine and most don’t handle those upsets as well as you’d like.

So then, you know you need to remodel that outdated kitchen to make life easier on you going forward, but what can you do to maintain a healthy balance while the work is being completed? How about making that inconvenient kitchen remodel into an adventure to be enjoyed? Here are a few tips on how to manage that.

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How to Tell If Someone Is Going to Commit Suicide

How do you know if someone is suicidal and what should you do?

Two weeks ago, we went to a wake of a young girl who is the daughter of my husband's cousin. The girl was only a senior high school student. According to the family, she died because she tried to help a friend who was going to commit suicide. She was trying to stop her friend jump from a building. Nobody saw what actually happened. So, the question "how come she ended up dead together with her friend" still remains unanswered. This incident is a dreadful one. It truly caused heartache and a lot of pain to the family that was left behind. 

Looking back, what could have been done to prevent the person from committing suicide? How about the friend trying to stop it? What could she have done to save both of them?

Why Summer Camps are Good for Kids

Kids and parents (too) eagerly await for summer camps because kids get a chance to play and learn important lessons while having loads of fun. What's also important is that parents don't have to worry about sending their kids to summer camps as these events are good for kids.

7 Simple Personal Debt Management Tips

What do you think about debt? Is it good or bad?

Some people think that debt is bad. Do you think so? I think Yes and No.

• Yes, debt is bad if you're not paying and total payment with interest and penalties are going up.
• No, debt is not bad if you're able to pay and manage all your debts. Another instance of using debt for good is if you use it to earn. For example, you borrow P10,000 then you earn P15,000. Of course, it is still the best not to have debt at all avoiding interest charges and you keep all the profits.