Weddings are a celebration of all things love and romance. The air is full of magic and excitement. Family and friends come together to rejoice and take part in the union of two young people in love. Everyone loves a wedding, the beautiful dresses and men in tuxedos take us back to a different era where gentility and sophistication was the norm.As the father of the bride you can expect to experience a range of emotions. First and foremost happiness, of course, but you may be feeling a little sad as well. Your little girl is all grown up and has become a woman ready to begin her life with another. The role of number one man in her life will be passed to her husband.Father of the bride speeches are a wonderful time to show your daughter that you accept the fact she has matured to be a lady and you are prepared to let her go. It is a great time to welcome your soon to be son-in-law into to the family as well. A father of the bride speech is generally warm and sweet with a little wit and humor mixed in. Your daughter will appreciate and expect a little light teasing of her groom as well as some stories of the younger years. Be heartfelt in your speech and make it memorable. If you...more
It is easy to fall in a pattern of normal, everyday life. However, many different things could disrupt this pattern at a moment's notice.It is very important to be prepared for these moments. One of the many things that could disrupt everyday life is the occurrence of a hurricane. Hurricanes are intense, tropical storms with high winds. These...more
With the year 2012 approaching and the current economical recession, people all over the world are preparing for a crisis. Having the proper food storage has become very popular, as well as having a safe place to retreat in the event of a disaster, natural or contrived. More and more people are realizing the responsibility measures that need to be...more
The most common natural disaster by far in the United States is the flood. A flood can strike in every state and territory, even if it seems very unlikely.There are many different types of floods. Some will build up overtime through excessive rain or melting snow. Flash floods are different in nature and can develop instantaneously. Often, there is not even a raincloud in the sky when these floods strike. Other floods can occur when a dam breaks. No matter where you live it is important that you prepare for a flood. It is vitally important to prepare if you life downstream or in a low-lying area near a body of water or a dam. Even the smallest bodies of water can flood occasionally. The first thing you will want to do is put together an emergency kit. This kit should contain non-perishable food, water, radio, flashlight, batteries, first-aid kit and so forth. You should make one kit for every person in your family. It is also a good idea to store at least one in your car in case you cannot return to your home when disaster strikes. Developing a specialized kit for your pet is also a very good idea. You will still need to take your pet with you and care for it when an emergency...more
A backpacking holiday can be a great way of seeing the world but although it's a fairly spontaneous way of travelling, it's one that really benefits from thorough preparation. Here are a few things to think about before you set off on your adventure:...more
The term tornado also includes land spout, multiple vortex tornado, gustnado, dust devil, fire whirls, steam devil, and waterspout. They are all violent, rotating air that connects both the earth and a cumulonimbus cloud and sometimes cumulus clouds....more
When preparing a survival kit there are basic elements to consider. Whether you buy an assembled survival kit or put one together yourself there are certain things that must be included. Basic items to be included are a strong...more
Preparing for a disaster can be very stressful. When you have children or other members of your family that are going to depend on you when you are in a disaster, you have to make sure that you are prepared as you can be.There are a lot of people...more
As an American, it can be easy to believe that if a natural or man-made disaster occurs, emergency officials will be there to offer you the assistance you need. However, during an emergency, it is likely that thousands of people will need help of...more
As a woman, it's especially important for you to see a physician who specializes in female care. Each year, you'll need to have a Pap smear, a vaginal exam, and a breast exam. These procedures check for cancer, infections, and other problems, and are...more