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Are You Too Critical?

How often do you start the day with a morning lecture? My 8-year-old daughter’s answer:  “Too many!” She’s probably right. If she asks for help locating her backpack, I spend five minutes “suggesting” that she hang it in the back hall where she can easily find it. If she complains about taking the same home lunch to school every day I “propose” that she expand her palate because there’s only so much I can do with strawberries, crackers and plain chicken. When she whines about not having enough time to eat a leisurely breakfast before school I “recommend” moving up … Continue reading →

Purge Toxic Friendships and Get Healthier

Having a toxic friendship can really affect your health. It can raise your stress levels and affect your self esteem, plus hit you other areas, such as financially, and drain your resources. No one wants to consider ending a friendship, but sometimes when the cost of having that relationship is too much on your health, it becomes necessary. What is a toxic friendship? If you are part of a toxic friendship, you may be spending time with a friend who takes more than she gives, focuses more on her own needs than anyone else’s, demands too much from you, or … Continue reading →

Put Some Green In Your Spring

I’m attempting a greener spring, and not just outside but inside as well. When I think about how many chemicals my family is exposed to, inside the house, it makes me a little sick. I try to do the right thing and have as little impact on the is planet as I can but, let’s face it, we are all used to our modern conveniences. I’m typing this on a computer made up of lots of plastic and metal, connected to electricity and a modem, in a warm, well lighted house. All of those things come together for one little … Continue reading →

Super Cool Birthday Party Ideas for Your 5 Year Old, Part 2

Dress-Up or Makeover Party: Would a pink festival of femininity capture your little fashionista’s heart? Girls can put on their best dress up clothes and head over to hair and make up for a complete transformation. Your hair and make up area can include painting nails, applying lip gloss and simple hair styles. Makeovers do not have to be extravagant. I find keeping it simple is best. You can suggest the girls arrive in their dress up clothes or provide an array of clothing for them. Roll out red bulletin board paper or a red bed sheet if you want … Continue reading →

Americans Think They Drive Better Than They Really Do

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A survey shows that people’s perception of how well they drive, as compared to other drivers, is a bit off. People tend to think that they are much better drivers than the multitude of horrible drivers that they see on the roads around them every day. This perception doesn’t quite match up to the facts, though. We have all had experiences with really bad drivers. These encounters may not have resulted in a car accident, but some of them may have come close. How often have you been irritated by that driver who suddenly hits his breaks for no apparent … Continue reading →

How Carefully Do You Monitor Your Children?

Much has been made of the differences between overprotective parents, who keep their kids under lock, key and surveillance, and those moms and dads rearing free-range kids who are allowed to roam the world unsupervised. Personally, I don’t fit in either camp. I don’t insist that my child travel with security detail, but I am a stickler for helmet-wearing and I’m not afraid to hover from time to time. Regardless of which camp you find yourself in, you have to wonder if parents can ever get it right after learning about the tragic accident involving two Long Island teens. I … Continue reading →

Reasons Not to Add Your Boyfriend To Your Car Insurance

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There are many situations that are perfect for adding your boyfriend too. If you are going to the beach, it will be fun to bring your boyfriend with you. If you are moving, adding your boyfriend to the group of people helping you move can make things a whole lot faster. Adding your boyfriend to your car insurance, however, is not necessarily a good idea. Car insurance companies look at a lot of different factors when they assign a rate to a customer’s auto insurance premiums. One of those factors is the gender of the customer. Women who have good … Continue reading →

What Makes Your Business Unique?

When was the last time that you thought about what it is that makes the product or service that you offer through your home-based business unique? Perhaps you have thought about that recently, but maybe you have not. Taking time to reflect on how your offerings differ from those of your competitors can help you to better market your product or service. If you know what the distinguishing features of your products and services are, you can create a marketing message that emphasizes them. Potential customers are always looking for products and services that stand out from the pack, so … Continue reading →

Green up Your Mother’s Day Gift

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Mother’s Day is this Sunday and the good news is that if you don’t have a gift yet, you still have a few more days. If you have been reading my Green Living Blogs (and if you haven’t, why now?), you may be thinking all on your own “Hey, maybe I should go green with my Mother’s Day gift this year.” But, you may not know where to start and that is where I come in. Here are a few suggestions to show mom you love her while still being eco-friendly. Chocolates If your mom isn’t watching her weight (or … Continue reading →

Winter Weather and Your Car Insurance

Does it snow where you live? Many drivers get nervous driving through a snowstorm, or across ice. It can be unnerving to attempt to stop your vehicle at the light, only to slide partway through the intersection. Winter weather increases the chance that you will end up filing a claim with your car insurance company. Do you know what your car insurance will cover, and what it will not? This is the time of year when many people take long drives so that they can visit family members that live far away. The combination of winter weather, and unfamiliar roads, … Continue reading →