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By Erika Page, GalTime.com

Ever wondered what it's like to roll down a mountain in a huge inflatable globe? Experience the thrill that comes with white water rafting? Feel your adrenaline rush as you chase a tornado from its source?

Now you can. Visit New Zealand's North Island to go "ZORB globe riding" down that mountain. You can also ski on an active volcano, ride a rocket ship on a wire or shoot your body through white water rapids while you're visiting. If you don't feel like traveling halfway around the world in search of a thrill, there are plenty of white water rafting, parasailing and jet-skiing opportunities at various rivers and lakes throughout the United States. One can also go tornado chasing throughout the entire Midwestern United States with the help of an experienced tour guide from Storm Chasing Adventure Tours.

Related: Screaming Kid, Smelly Seatmate and Other Travel Dilemmas

Rather than simply sitting on the beach and sipping margaritas, many

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By Jennifer Lubell, GalTime.com

Katherine Chalmers is one mom who would love to see the 3D movie fad fade away. Several months ago, she took her two young children aged 3 and 4 to the movies for the first time to see the popular animated Disney movie "Tangled."

"The show we purchased tickets for was not marked 3D so I was quite taken aback when three tickets cost $48 - for a matinee! - and we were handed glasses as we entered the theater. My 3-year-old daughter would not keep the glasses on and sat through 90 minutes of blurry images despite my frequent reminders to put the glasses back on," Chalmers said.

Her son was able to manage the glasses, but would have been just as happy to watch a traditional movie.

"Every other kid's movie that has come to our theater has been in 3D so we won't be going back to the movies any time soon," Chalmers said.

Also See: Toddlers and Social Media: Seriously?

I myself experienced a similar problem when I took my 3-year-old son to see

Read More »from MOMS: 3-D Glasses. Love 'Em or Hate 'Em?

By GalTime Relationship Expert Jane Greer, Ph.D.


One Size Fits All In Italy when you go to buy a belt, it doesn't matter what your size is because every belt is made so that it can be cut down or expanded to "custom fit" whoever is going to wear it. The Italian makers go by the motto 'one size fits all'. If this can work for what goes "on" our bodies... it stands to reason we can employ the same creative motto for what goes "in" our bodies! When it comes to sex and size there is no end to the beliefs and myths that abound. Misconceptions, unfortunately, can really wreak havoc with people's sex lives and self esteem. So if you and your honey are coming together literally from different angles you want to keep in mind the following: The key to good sex is chemistry, not size or inches! This is true for differences in size above or below the waist! Differences in height and weight make a difference, too, but the fact that your differences have brought you together speaks to your chemistry

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By Galtime Landscape Designer Wells Rawls

With Earth Day this week, Americans are asking how they can do a better job every day to leave the planet better off for their children and generations to come. Overwhelming doesn't begin to explain how it feels when we try to pick something to do to have a positive impact. So many aspects of the Earth Day fight for a better planet are abstract like climate change, species extinction and population control. It can be easier to deal with if you focus on small things to do in every day life like recycling, buying local food, and driving less. Yet, did you know that every aspect of your landscape maintenance uses petroleum?

Traditional landscape maintenance uses oil in many ways.

1. Chemical fertilizers use oil and natural gas in their production.
2. When applied, they flush unnatural, excessive growth onto plants.
3. Gas and diesel is used in mowers and trimmers to cut back that growth.

4. Heavy, over pruning cause stress and other

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By Marianne Beach, GalTime.com

The world is buzzing with excitement over next week's royal nuptials of Will and Kate. What will she wear? How will she arrive? Who's on the guest list? We went to an expert, WeddingChannel.com Associate Editor Amy Eisinger, to get some fact...and predictions about how the wedding of the century will go down.

Let's start by having you give us a rundown of the big day. Is it pretty traditional (ceremony, reception to follow, etc) or are there going to be some royal additions to the schedule?

• The ceremony will be held at Westminster Abbey at 11 a.m. on April 29. Kate will travel by car (instead of by carriage, which has been tradition) probably in part due to national security concerns.
• Guests arrive at the church in order of importance, meaning that the Queen will probably be the last to show up right before the processional begins.
• The overall service will be conducted by the Very Reverend Dr. John Hall, the Dean of Westminster Abbey.

Read More »from Step-by-Step Royal Wedding Guide (Plus a Few Predictions!)

By Kerri Winick, GalTime.com

When I was young, I always looked forward to Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day. Whenever the April "holiday" rolled around, I literally begged my mother to bring me to the office. Her office was a television station, and I craved the fast-paced newsroom, packed with the adrenaline rush of deadlines and breaking stories.

Fast-forward more than 15 years. After working at several TV stations, I'm so thankful to have had the chance to sit among those typewriters (yes, typewriters!) and television sets for so many years. They truly helped me realize what I wanted to do…be a writer!

Related: Is Your Job Making Your Kids Fat?

Today, Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day (it's on April 28 th this year) isn't just taking place in the "real" world…it's taking place in the virtual world, too! A new generation of websites is letting children explore career opportunities with the click of a mouse. They focus on everything from fashion design

Read More »from New Twist on 'Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work' Day

By GalTimer Laura Allahverdi

Someone recently asked me to comment on how to walk in high heel shoes and how to make it look graceful.

Let me start by saying I always wear high heels! Being short, it's something I started a long time ago!

The most important thing you need to walk in a heel and really own it - are the right shoes! Shoes that force you to put all your weight onto the balls of your feet are obviously going to hurt the balls of your feet.

Here's what to look for in a high heel shoe:

1. Material is the most important thing! I only buy leather shoes; they stretch with your foot so as not cause deformed and sweaty feet! Plastic or man-made shoes make your feet sweat and they hurt because there is no give in the material. All shoes say "leather upper or man made upper etc," that is the part of the shoe that touches your feet.

Related: Blush Toned Shoes Are Back!

2. The Arch. You want an arch that matches your foot. Look at the shoe from the side, if the arch is Read More »from How to Walk in HIGH HEELS

By Kerri Winick, GalTime.com

After working in a designer clothing store, my closet is overflowing with dresses. Some are classics. Others are funky and unique. (Tutus or plaid ruffles, anyone?) In the spirit of "spring cleaning," I recently decided it was time to pass some lace and crinoline on to another lucky lady.

Picking which threads to part with was surprisingly easy. Deciding the best way to resell them? That had me in a fashion tailspin! Where would I get the most bang for my buck? (After all, a new shirt or handbag is in order!) For the answer, I reached out to Style Expert Cori McFadden, Owner/Founder of eDrop-Off.

First, what is eDrop-Off?

We are the premier eBay luxury reseller. We specialize in consigning designer clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories. We have a few different options for our clients, including dropoffs, local pickups, or free nationwide pickups. From there, we do all the rest to get your items sold: descriptions, photos, listings, shipping

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