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Bio-Clean Products: Hard water stain remover

2013-03-14T05:10:00.001-07:00

Bio-Clean Products: Hard water stain remover: Removes water stains, rust, tree sap, paint overspray, soap scum, mildew from glass and other surfaces.

KIDS

2012-11-27T04:45:00.002-08:00

Children are a gifts from God and must be loved and guided. As parents we have one of the most important jobs in the world! Sometimes we just have to laugh at the cutest or craziest things our kids do and say, that is what makes being a parent so worthwhile. This section is for anything and everything related to kids. Educational, social,medical and financial matters will be discussed here. As a Durbanite, you are free to send us article or letters about your child's school, sports, activities and community projects.

Send all your articles and stories to helenbain@live.co.za

http://www.durbansfamily.co.za/kids.htm

Prostate Cancer

2012-11-27T04:44:00.002-08:00

If you're a man, you're also a potential prostate cancer sufferer. This dreaded disease is one of the most common cancers for men who are 50 years of age and older.

What are some signs of possible prostate cancer? Here is a list of 9 symptoms:

1. You have to run to the bathroom to urinate a lot more frequently than you did in the past. This is especially true at night.
2. There is unusual discomfort and pain while urinating. A burning sensation may be present as well.
3. After urinating, dribbling occurs.

http://www.durbansfamily.co.za/prostatecancer.htm

Job Interviews

2012-11-27T04:43:00.000-08:00

3 Tips to Dazzel in a Promotion Or Job Interview

Tip 1:

Dress to enhance your personal brand You know that your visual impact is very important. It's your first way of sending the right message. Ways to do this effectively are: 1.Think about your environment and audience before deciding on your attire...... http://www.durbansfamily.co.za/jobtips.html

Divorce Records

2012-11-19T05:58:00.003-08:00

Divorce records are documentation following divorce proceedings, which normally include the name of the husband and wife, date of the marriage and the date of the divorce. Other information that may also be included in divorce documents are the date of birth of both the spouses, the addresses of the spouses and the names and ages of their children. The reason for the divorce and the property they both own can also be seen in divorce documents.

People obtain divorce records primarily for genealogical purposes, such as tracing family history and determining how property was divided between spouses and later on transferred to the children. Another reason why people access divorce documents is to determine if someone is legally divorced.

http://www.durbansfamily.co.za/divorce.htm

Achieving your Goals

2012-11-19T05:55:00.003-08:00

We all have goals and aspirations. As well, one typically does not achieve his or her goals overnight. In the following, we will discuss eight different ways to obtain and retain motivation so that you can start on the path to achieving your goals today.

1) Set only one goal at a time. Oftentimes we sabotage our success because we spread ourselves too thin and broaden our focus instead of narrowing it, honing it in on one particular task at a time

2) Evaluate your desire and motivation. Do you truly desire that which you seek or do you merely want it for superficial reasons? If the object of your desire is not deeply rooted, then the likelihood of obtaining it falls dramatically. Make sure that you are pursuing your goal for the right reasons.

3) Find inspiration for accomplishing your goal. We humans often have more power at our disposal than we think. We have within ourselves the ability to accomplish great things. Find someone who has overcome the problems that you yourself seek to overcome or who has met the goal that you are pursuing such that you can learn from them.

4) Make a public commitment to accomplishing your goal. It is a fact that once someone states their goal publicly they are in fact more likely to accomplish it. Tell a family member, friend, co-worker, someone—anyone, about your goal and how you intend to accomplish it.

5) Seek out support. People often share common desires and goals. Seek out a support group related to that which you seek to accomplish. This will give you the opportunity to learn from others as well as to help others just like yourself along the way to achieving a common goal

6) Think thoughts conducive to success. Change is difficult, especially when one is attempting to achieve things foreign to their present situation. Difficulty can be a breeding ground for negative thinking and negative thoughts can undermine the attainment of one’s goal.

7) Keep a journal. Write down your goal and how you intend to accomplish it—exactly how you intend to accomplish it. Refer to it daily, reading over your goal and checking off that which you have already accomplished.

8) Keep before you, at all times, the benefits of attaining your goal. You are pursuing your goal for a reason or a set of reasons…keep these in front of you at all times for motivation. Motivation will wax and wane and you need a focal point to fall back on in times of struggle
http://www.durbansfamily.co.za/goals.htm

Simon Says!

2012-11-16T05:37:00.002-08:00

Jesus said... "If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me."

Matthew 16:24
You remember how to play Simon-Says, don't you? It's probably been a few years. It's the children's game where a leader gives verbal commands that are to be followed if and only if they are preceded by an explicit statement of permission bearing the warrant of mighty Simon himself. Non-"Simon-Says" commands are worthless, and following them only gets you in trouble....read more.

http://www.durbansfamily.co.za/simon.htm

Prevent Childhood Obesity - Is It Possible?

2012-11-16T05:36:00.003-08:00

We are all quite aware of the growing concern of obesity in our children today. Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions in our society, and we've all heard the various statistics regarding this growing trend. But what really are the childhood obesity facts and what are we prepared to do about them?

Plain and simple these are your childhood obesity facts: our children are consistently eating too much of the wrong foods, and have become the most inactive generation in the history of our society. This is not a genetic problem (which is not to say that there are some adults and children that have a genetic and hormonal predisposition to obesity), this is for the most part a behavioural problem, and behaviours can be changed....read more.

http://www.durbansfamily.co.za/obesity.htm

Teens and Alcohol

2012-11-16T05:35:00.002-08:00

It's the standard at every weekend party: a case of beer, a keg, many hard liquor bottles and mixed drinks. Alcohol is everywhere these days, and teens (as well as adults) can't keep their hands off it. Teens are getting drunk just about every weekend during the school year, and even more during the summer.

But why do teens insist on drinking? Is it peer pressure? Is it the thrill of doing something illegal? Do they think it will make them cooler in the eyes of others? Most likely, it's one (or more) of these reasons. Teens are easily pressured into things. Almost all of them want to be accepted, and are willing to do just about anything to gain acceptance. Even the smartest student in school could very well be giving in to peer pressure, drinking, doing drugs, and having promiscuous sex.....read more.

http://www.durbansfamily.co.za/alcohol.htm

Positive Thinking and it's Effect On Your Health

2012-11-16T05:33:00.003-08:00

The first situation to consider is the relationship between thoughts and conditions like depression and stress. A crucial question is whether the person's thoughts are creating the physical depression or the physical depression is creating the negative thinking. When it comes to how you can use your mind to help, this can be accomplished consciously and subconsciously.

http://www.durbansfamily.co.za/thinking.htm

GRACE PLACE JAZZ EVENT! GET YOUR TICKETS!

2012-08-24T06:27:00.001-07:00

Mens Page- http://www.durbansfamily.co.za

2011-09-05T06:07:00.000-07:00

Is Money Causing Stress In Your Marriage? Many couples find that finances are a prime source of friction. And, like most couples, you may never really discuss with one another the financial facts of your life. How do you feel about money? How does your spouse feel about money? What's a financial necessity and what is a luxury? read more. MBA Degree Gone are the days when entrepreneurs used to learn the business on the job. It was the most common way to get a business degree, but informal. There are many successful entrepreneurs who are successful in business without any formal business education. You can learn the business on the job, as has been shown that many entrepreneurs. This route takes longer and is fraught with uncertainty. The complexity of modern business, business education is official. In order to do business, it is necessary that one should be familiar with so many business practices...read more.

Women's Page- www.durbansfamily.co.za

2011-09-05T05:54:00.000-07:00

Why Do Women Return to Abusive Relationships?

From an outsider’s point of view, it is nearly impossible to fathom why a woman might return to an abusive relationship. While it seems logical that a woman would maintain her independence after going through the trouble of leaving an abusive relationship, there are many things that might also compel her to return. Fear is one of the primary reasons that women return to abusive relationships....READ MORE.

A Lasting Marriage

When your partner’s habits or downfalls bother you focus on the good. You picked this person for a reason, so don't focus on their flaws. You didn't always noticed the way she talked so loud or the way he chewed his food, so why are you letting it get to you now....READ MORE.

Kids Page- www.durbansfamily.co.za

2011-09-05T05:28:00.000-07:00

A Home-Based After School Program

So, your son's school does not offer any extracurricular activities. You are worried of depriving your child of all that extra knowledge and fun. What should you do?

After school activities need not be taught in a school-like environment by professional teachers in a structured and timely manner. There is a lot YOU can do to support your child's academic, physical and social development. Do not be too concerned about formal programs, as many of our children are already over-scheduled.

Obviously, school is top priority for children...read more.

Baby tips for Dads

Where do you go to get baby tips? Well, Mom of course! Mom knows everything and always has the best baby tips but it’s your turn to take care of junior and you don't want to disturb her nap by asking questions every time junior cries or poops. Making time for the both of you for sleep is super important. After all, raising a baby is tiring work. So now what are you going to do? Maybe these simple baby tips will help....read more.

Community or Family Garden

2011-07-21T02:22:00.001-07:00

Do you have a green thumb or would you like to have a greener thumb? Consider starting or joining a community garden! Growing fruits and veggies is a great way to use your skills while discovering new gardening talents and helping your community.

The Problem

Some communities are struggling to purchase fresh and healthy food for their families. Local food pantries and other organizations whose mission is to provide food to those in need are seeing an increase in need and a decrease in donations. As for us, we’re always on the go-go-go. When it comes to buying food, we don’t always pay attention to where it comes from or how it was grown.

The Solution

Start or join a community—or a school—garden! You’ll work with your neighbors and community members to grow nutritious, healthy fruits and veggies that you know came from a good source. And, you can share your bountiful harvest and newfound skills with local community organizations who feed the hungry.

Time Commitment

A few hours to join an existing garden. Numerous days (spread out in manageable chunks) to start a garden.

Special Considerations

Starting a new garden can take some time. It won’t happen overnight, so be prepared to follow this project through even if it takes a bit longer than expected. But remember, the end results are worth the wait!

Who can do this?

Anyone who can do moderate physical activity. Also, you should be comfortable getting dirty!

Great Reasons to do this Project
•It will help you connect with the community.
•You can help provide fresh food to those in need.
•Your family will have access to healthy and nutritious food.
•You’ll preserve green space in your neighborhood.
•You’ll get outdoors and enjoy some fresh air.

FAMILY LIFE!

2011-07-12T03:42:00.001-07:00

There are three aspects to family life which can be used to strengthen it: family meals, family projects and family rituals.

Young people can find a lot of material on how to get married but very little on how to stay married. In these words a shrewd student once characterized the current literature on the family. There is much truth in this observation. For those who wish to resist the trend of the weakening of the family how shall we counsel them? These are some of the things which families so minded can do. What techniques can be cultivated to contribute to the ends they seek?

The Family Meal: The family meal is a recurrent and fundamental aspect of the family's life. And what happens in its course is more than a dietary procedure. It is while seated around the dining-room table that the family may be at its greatest ease, both physically and psychologically; that it is held together for definite periods of time; that it becomes engrossed in common objectives; and that it has fewer distractions than at most other times.

Family Projects: If most contemporary families no longer work together in the common task of operating a farm or small business, there are many leisure-time projects in which they may engage as family groups. Modern life is rich with the variety of such projects that are available, and the automobile combines with the shortened working day and week to make feasible participation in them.

Family Rituals: In our efforts to study family life from within, as it were, our attention came to focus some years ago upon certain forms of family behavior which were so recurrent as to suggest the term habit and yet which had additional aspects or features not usually associated with that term. They were habits, plus.

Upon close examination, the plus included two things. First, the repetition had to be exact. It isn't enough to do the thing about or approximately the same way each time; it has to be done exactly the same way. Second, this exact repetition is accompanied by a definite sense of approval. This is the right, the proper, way. Rituals are of many different kinds. They grow out of the family's collective experience, and may develop in connection with almost any aspect of family life. Most of them, however, cluster around holidays, anniversaries, meals, vacations, religious worship, entertainment, and group ways of using leisure time. Often they are a heritage from the preceding generation, modified perhaps to fit into altered circumstances. Following the above guidelines, family life can be greatly strengthened if a little time and effort are put into family meals, projects and rituls.

www.durbansfamily.co.za

SUPPORT OUR TEEN MOMS!

2011-07-12T03:38:00.000-07:00

We have received an amazing hamper from Cherubs to use as a prize in a fundraising raffle.

“Cherubs has been in the wipes business for over 20 years and is one of the few locally produced baby wipes brands in South Africa. Cherubs has launched a new range of eco-friendly products, to tenderly care for your precious baby, with the promise of a nurturing, greener environment. Our products are as gentle on baby, as they are on our earth. All the products are flushable and biodegradable so that moms can rest assured that the right decision today, will mean a brighter future tomorrow.”
LOVE YOUR BABY, LOVE YOUR EARTH

The hamper consists of:...READ THE FULL ARTICLE

Achieving Your Goals

2011-07-12T03:35:00.000-07:00

Achieving your Goals

We all have goals and aspirations. As well, one typically does not achieve his or her goals overnight. In the following, we will discuss eight different ways to obtain and retain motivation so that you can start on the path to achieving your goals today.

1) Set only one goal at a time. Oftentimes we sabotage our success because we spread ourselves too thin and broaden our focus instead of narrowing it, honing it in on one particular task at a time

2) Evaluate your desire and motivation. Do you truly desire that which you seek or do you merely want it for superficial reasons? If the object of your desire is not deeply rooted, then the likelihood of obtaining it falls dramatically....read the full article.

AIDS tests come to South Africa's Schools

2011-06-09T11:56:00.001-07:00

AIDS tests come to South Africa's schools

A tiny prick made a drop of blood on Nkosi Minenhle's finger, as the 15-year-old underwent an HIV test in a mobile clinic set up on her high school grounds.

AIDS TESTING FOR TEENS

2011-06-09T11:46:00.000-07:00

A discussion was held on one of the local radio stations about teenagers being tested in schools.

The education department seems to feel that this should be compulsory and can be done without parental consent. This is a huge decision that should not be taken lightly, sex and Aids are sensitive subjects and teens are extremely sensitive.

As many of us are parents, we need to step up and have our say. Testing for Aids is needed but at what age, by whom, when and how? These questions need to be answered before major decisions can be made that can have such a huge impact on our teens.

Education must be focused on abstinence from sex and prevention of Aids before forcing HIV testing. If you are an adult; what do you have to say about this and if you are a teen please share your thoughts with us.

AIDS EDUCATION IS SO IMPORTANT, PARENTS TALK TO YOUR KIDS!

2011-06-07T07:29:00.000-07:00

Dear Bloggers

Greetings!

The past week has been amazing for our team. We have updated the website and since it is Child Abuse Month,our focus is on kids and teens. So many families are too busy to take the time to communicate with each other and abuse can get overlooked. We have some articles for you and will add some more in the next update.

Talking to your kids about abuse is so important and helps them to be aware of being such situations and how they can get out or get help. As parents we need to first educate ourselves and then our kids, this can help save their lives as abuse can lead to kids committing suicide. Keeping the doors open for communication is vital!

Talking to your kids about sex is so important. They must understand that they have a right to say no and should not be touched inappropriately by anyone, not even a family member. We all know that 90% of kids are abused by a family member or someone that they know.

Parents, we urge you to spend time talking to your kids, meeting their friends, stay in-touch with their teachers and most of all make sure that they are comfortable to approach you with any problem.

Until the next update, take care!

Peace!

2011-05-26T05:51:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends

Durban's Family Website is receiving so much attention from the public since we have changed our look and vision! We want to thank Durban for all the feedback and support; we truly appreciate all that you have done.

With winter on our doorstep, we are concerned about the families who urgently need warm clothes and blankets. We are collecting warm clothing to distribute to the people in squatter camps around Durban and need you assist us by donating one clothing item that can make a difference to someone else. We can collect the items from you, so just give us a call.

We have a new NPO on our website; KwaCare is a registered Public Benefit Organisation who wants to see poverty eliminated by implementing effective community outreach projects.KwaCare places an emphasis on food security and education assistance. There so many ways that you can assist them so please contact them:

info@kwacare.org.za or (031) 701 6211.

We will be posting a website update soon, so till then, take care!

Website Update

2011-04-22T12:09:00.000-07:00

Hi Bloggers

It has been an interesting week with so much to do. When you have to update a website it sounds like such a simple task and yet it's quite the opposite! I have been working late but since summer is on it's way out I do not feel like sitting in my office too late at night.

Durban's Family Website is moving in the direction that I was dreaming about months ago! I must say that when God has a plan for you; He will make it happen regardless of your skills or level of education. With that being said, I am so grateful for the patience that he has blessed me with! My whole business has been formed by pure faith and trusting God to give me answers for anything that I could not do. There are so many little things that I do not understand but nevertheless I look to Him completely for solutions.

This update includes interesting articles for families and I have highlighted our Teens using Social Sites. This is such an important topic as millions of teens world-wide are lured into dangerous situations after meeting someone online. This is an article that every parent needs to read and feel free to add a comment on our Facebook Page.

Another article that you must read is about Internet Scams. As an online marketer, I have researched so many types of businesses that are available online and I have been fooled a few times by believing that there is a way to get rich quick online. There is no such thing as working online is hard work and extremely time consuming. Read this article before you get bluffed online.

I have given preference to the NGO/NPO's that Durban's Family Website supports and will keep you updated with their fundraising events. This May Feed The Babies Fund will be hosting a Mother's Day function. Visit our site or their site for more details.

Thank you to all the articles that were written by Durbanites! You can also send us an article about anything and everything. We are interested in what you have to say so drop us an email and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Take care Bloggers, enjoy your Easter Holidays!

Peace

xxxx

2011-04-04T04:27:00.000-07:00

Hi Bloggers

Here is a note from a creative lady!

Hi Durban, I make handcrafted easter eggs for sale at R20 each. These are the white beacon eggs with chocolate centres, which have been decorated using fondant. They are 100% edible and make unique gifts for easter.

I currently have sales at corporates where the ladies are selling them for between R25 and R30 each and making something for themselves! I am currently delivering on 20th April, but for orders of less than 10 would ask that you collect from me in Pinetown.

I do also make special requests - have added bunnies, ben 10 and spiderman to the list so far!

Please let me know if you have any interest, contact me- in2fabfood@mweb.co.za

Kind Regards
Claire

WEBSITE

2011-03-28T04:43:00.000-07:00

Hi Bloggers

Our website is back online with a new look and vision! After many months of hard work and sleepless nights I am happy with the site.

I will be marketing many NGO's and NPO's. MY goal is to connect Durbanites with organisations that urgently need help.
If you know any organization that needs marketing assistance, please contact me.

I urge you to visit the website and become part of our online Family.

I will be keeping you in touch with what is happening in Durban so follow is on Facebook and Twitter and feel free to drop us a line.

Peace!

Durban's Family Website