Archive for October, 2009
Halloween Swine Flu Tips
Our lives have been impacted by the H1N1 virus whether we are being more cautious and washing hands frequently or researching whether to get the vaccination. Regardless, our kids are about to participate in their favorite spooky day and we need to make sure we can keep it as germ free as possible. Here are [...]
Full StoryAAA Automated Survey
I have vented in the past about how much I hate receiving telemarketing calls; however, I think I found something that bothers me worse. Yesterday, I received an automated call from AAA regarding a customer service survey. Basically, they wanted feedback about a recent service experience. Needless to say, my family is not involved with [...]
Full StoryDove Self-Esteem Fund
Have you heard about the new Dove Campaign For Real Beauty or seen the commercials focusing on building self-esteem? The Dove Self Esteem Fund was created in 2006 to educate and inspire girls to a wider definition of beauty and help them with a stronger sense of self esteem. The Dove Self-Esteem Fund is committed to [...]
Full StoryReading Is Important
I cannot express how proud I feel when I sneak around the corner and see my toddler sitting on his floor looking at his books. Or, when he runs to me with a book in his hands begging for me to read to him. I started reading aloud to my son when he was in [...]
Full StorySweet Riot
After posting my One Sided Love Affair blog last week, I witnessed my son showing unconditional love to his dog today. I gave him his favorite treat in the entire world, a Sweet Riot flavor 70 piece. The second he grabbed it, a big smile was plastered on his face and he took off running. [...]
Full StoryH1N1 Facts
Previously, I blogged about swine flu prevention tactics (before the vaccination was available). There has been a lot of confusion about the H1N1 vaccination. I am not going to blog about what I think; instead, I am going to provide information straight from Flu.gov so you can make an informed decision about whether or not [...]
Full StoryChild Safety Tips On Preventing Abduction
I have a very heavy heart this morning after learning the body found in a Georgia landfill is indeed that of 7 year old Somer Thompson who disappeared walking home from school near Jacksonville, Florida. While authorities are trying to solve this murder, the community is on alert because a child killer is on the [...]
Full StoryLayaway
Stores are advertising layaway to encourage shoppers to shop now and pay later. I remember this concept was something my mom used when I was growing up (in addition to the Sears Catalog), but I had no clue it still existed. Didn’t store credit cards with high interest rates replace layaway? Impatient shoppers who didn’t [...]
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