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If you're considering becoming a nanny, my advice is to move to New York City. Nannies are paid very well in NYC and are truly appreciated for the work that they do. A nanny caring for one child averages $550 to $650 per week. A nanny caring for two or more children earns between $625 and $725 a week. Almost 77% of all nannies work off the books and do not pay taxes, while 9% work on the b... read more »

It seems as though by reading a local newspaper, I've found that job openings have risen sharply so far this year. Does this mean that those of us who are among the unemployed have a chance to land an employment opportunity and thank unemployment benefits with a big GOODBYE? If your specialty is education or health care you may have a chance because they showed the biggest gains in deman... read more »

My husband was recently diagnosed with ERSD or end stage renal disease. He is 57 years old, and his kidney just said enough, "can't take it anymore". What tormented his kidneys for many years was kidney stones and high blood pressure. He now receives dialysis three times a week and maintains a sustainable quality of life. It's not an easy life for sure. If you're a ... read more »

Did you ever have the feeling that something that just happened to you has happened to you before? Could this mean we have all experienced a past life or is a just a mix up in brain chemistry? If this has happed to you -- you've experienced Deja vu. Deja vu is the feeling that in a given situation, you feel like you've been there - done that before, or you see something or know som... read more »

Acne is the heartbreak of many a teenager and young adults. Often times, even though it might clear up, it tends to leave scars that can be disfiguring. There are various methods that professionals can use to help remove acne scars including dermabrasion, which takes off the top layer of skin that is scarred using a sanding-like procedure. It is often done using a local anesthetic and is not ... read more »

For many years (since 1980), The-Make-A-Wish-Foundation has been granting wishes for children who are suffering from incurable or life-threatening diseases. There mission is to "grant wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy". As a former executive director of a children's cancer non-profit, I can'... read more »

Believe it or not, the electricity you use has the biggest impact of the environment. The best way to stay in the green in your household is to use solar power or wind, but we all know that this can be an expensive endeavor and can meet certain zone, landlord and neighborhood restrictions. But did you know that many electric companies are now offering 'green' power. It's true and ... read more »

It's hard to know how to describe what 9/11 was like for those who lived in New York City on that fateful day. I know for me, it put the reality of the holocaust and any other horrific event into a clear vivid picture of what these people must have gone through and how for years and years after, relatives relive the events over and over again in their minds -- trying to make sense of it all... read more »

There is nothing more fascinating than the first few months of a baby's life. In just a few short weeks, your newborn grows usually an inch or more and gains at least a pound (if all is going well). At four weeks, you will probably notice that your baby is making sounds other than crying. One day you may suddenly notice little cooing sounds or what could almost be humming noises comin... read more »

If you have a newborn you may wonder how this tiny creature can sleep so much; yet, at the same time keep you wishing you could catch even a couple hours of solid sleep. While it is true that newborns sleep most of the time averaging 14 to 18 hours in the course of a day during the first couple of weeks and then 12 to 15 after a month or so, they only sleep for two or three hours at a time. This... read more »