Learn about Innovative Tutoring

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I do private tutoring in my home, using my nearly twenty years experience as a public school teacher as a resource. Different kids learn in different ways, and it just depends on the child. What works with one child might not work with another. So I have to figure out what works for each individual child and what they consider to be a fun way to learn (sometimes so fun they don’t even realize they’re learning).
If you’re wanting a fun way to help your kids reach their academic potential, then Innovative Tutor is probably what you’re looking for. SCORE! Educational Centers use a customized approach for each child and try to instill a lifelong love of learning which is so important. SCORE!’s leaders have appeared on Good Morning America and The Today Show to name a few, have been around for 15 years, and have a great track record. So do your research, check them out, and then give them a call.

Research All Your Medications – Could be a Matter of Life or Death

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When I was doing my volunteer work at the Benevolent Center this morning, I talked with this sweet lady who lost her son this past March. He was taking medication for his heart. When he came down with a bad case of the flu, he was given medication for that. The sad thing is that the meds conflicted with one another, he had a horrible seizure, and he died as a result.

Years ago, my husband had a borderline cholesterol score. He was put on a prescription for Baycol, and after several months he noticed that he was losing muscle mass. He called his doctor’s office and told them about all the side effects he was having. He was told to keep taking the prescription. Well, it doesn’t make any sense to take medicine with side effects like that. And it was only for something that was borderline anyway. So my husband took himself off the medication and took fish oil and other supplements. I cooked with olive oil and we stayed away from beef and other high cholesterol foods. A few months later, we found out that some people had died from the very medication he had been taking, and Baycol was taken off the market. And then later after that, he finally got a call from the doctor’s office saying to go off the medication. Duhh!! If he had continued taking it when the doctor told him to stay on it, no telling what might have happened. When he went back for his next check-up, the doctor was so surprised at how good my husband’s cholesterol levels were, especially the good cholesterol. It was not a result of the (bad) medication, it was a result of diet. And we knew ultimately that God was watching out for him!

So, it all boils down to this. A person needs to research all their medications and take their health into their own hands. Research online, talk to the pharmacist, talk to friends who might take the same medication. Find out all you can about it! It could be a matter of life or death!

Everyone Looks forward to Payday

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Everyone always looks forward to payday. I know when I taught school, we always brought food on that day and had what we called “Payday Luncheon.” But sometimes things can happen before payday comes around. Sometimes things happen such as a needed car repair or some unexpected thing that needs to be fixed immediately. Or maybe there’s some other reason. Someone can apply for a payday loan online, and the great thing is they can have the money wired quickly to their checking account. The requirements are easy, the loan application is secure, and it is processed instantly. This is great to know in case of an emergency!

Two Great Firefox Add-ons…And They’re Free

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Firefox is a free web browser. If you don’t have it, I recommend that you download it on your computer. It has two great add-ons that you can download for free called “Search Status” and “Sparky.” I highly recommend both of these which were recommended to me by someone I know very well.  They’re especially good to have if you blog or if you visit other blogs.

Sunday Thoughts

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This song was sung at a Diamond Rio concert. I don’t know who Diamond Rio is, but I think this is a really great song. Our country was founded on certain religious principles which can be seen in our Constitutions and even in engravings on our monuments and buildings in Washington, DC. Just look at the Preambles & State Constitutions of all 50 states. Every state mentions God. People are not forced to accept these principles, but the majority of the people in our country believe and trust in God. Anytime a crisis happens, many people turn to God. But there are some people who would like to outlaw any mention of God in public at all. I don’t think that’s a good idea considering the state of the world and the terrorist situation. I’m glad the large majority of people still believe in God!

Home Sweet Home

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When we bought our home several years ago, our realtor found a good mortgage company for us to deal with.  They guided us through the process and explained everything to us.  They made signing the contract and all the paperwork as efficient as possible.  People looking for mortgages want the best deal they can find and want cheap mortgages. Some people want buy to let mortgages with the purpose of renting out the properties.  Whatever the purpose for buying a house, everyone wants the best deal they can find on the interest rate and on the closing costs for purchasing the property.  That’s why it is good to shop around and compare companies.

Extreme Home Makeover: The Chiari People of Montana

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We are watching “Extreme Makeover Home Edition” right now. This mom, Julie, and her three daughters all have this condition called Chiari. Chiari is a structural defect in the part of the brain that controls balance, and it can cause all kinds of neurological problems, and in severe cases it can cause death. For 16 years I think it was, Julie didn’t know what was wrong with her. It took literally 100 doctors to finally diagnose and do surgery and get her to the point where she is today. Her daughters have inherited her condition which really bothers Julie. And to make matters worse, they lived in a chicken coop that they added on to and tried to make livable.

What is really sweet and inspiring is the fact that, in spite of Julie’s situation, she reaches out to others who have this condition and has helped so many people and their families. She is really making a difference in a lot of other people’s lives and has even helped to save lives.  If you would like to know more information about the disease, go to Chiari People.

My Friend, the Jewelry Maker

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My friend makes beautiful jewelry. In fact, she’s having a jewelry show real soon, and I can’t wait to go. She taught elementary school art classes, and so this is a perfect way for her to still use her artistic talent. She wears a lot of pretty jewelry she has made that matches her outfits. It’s really a nice effect to have jewelry that matches an outfit perfectly. And it’s really neat to have a home based business and  be one’s own boss.

Eggless Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies – Cookie Dough Safe to Eat! :)

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When I was helping take care of Baby J this week, our daughter wanted to make cookies. She had this new recipe she wanted us to try. The neat thing about this recipe was that while we were making the cookies, we could safely eat the cookie dough. And it was sooo good. These cookies were delicious warm out of the oven and also the next day. Not many were left after that.

Here’s the recipe:

  • 1 cup butter (I want to try 1/2 cup butter & 1/2 cup applesauce and see how that works)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup boiling water
  • 2 cups quick oats
  • 1/2 cups raisins (I may add more because we really like raisins)
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Beat the first four ingredients until fluffy. Add the flour and salt. Mix well. Add the baking soda to the boiling water and add to mixture. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Drop by teaspoonful on to ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes. Do not overbake! This should make around 3 1/2 dozen cookies.

Cruises = Great Food

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Our daughter’s sister-in-law took dance classes since she was very young.  When she was in high school, the dance team would go on these wonderful cruises.  They would perform while they were on the cruise. Her mother and brother (our son-in-law) would go with her, and they said the food was wonderful.  I’ve never been on a cruise, but I can imagine it would be fun eating all those great meals. I would want to go for a walk outside on the deck after every meal since I would be eating more than ususal.  Now where would I want to go?  There are caribbean cruises that sound nice.  If I went, I know one thing…there would be activities, beautiful beaches, places of historical and cultural interest, plus plenty of great food!

Cereals for Kids

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Most kids love the sugar-filled, barely nutritious cereals that are out on the market.  Ideally, cereal for kids should be very low in sugar and high in fiber and protein, but I don’t know many kids who will eat that kind of cereal.  So maybe a sugar/fiber ratio would help.   If the cereal has a lot of sugar in it then a requirement would be that it has to have a lot of fiber.  For example, Cinnamon Spoon Size Shredded Wheat has 12g of sugar & 6g of fiber (& 4g of protein) which is a really good amount of fiber.  If the cereal has a moderate amount of sugar then it would need to have a moderate amount of fiber.  Wheaties has a really good ratio with 4g of sugar and 3g of fiber.   Cheerios only have 1g of sugar and yet have 3g of fiber (& 3g of protein), so Cheerios are really great.  They probably have the best sugar/fiber ratio of all.

Have You Ever Thought About Starting Your Own Business?

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We had our own business for a few years. There was so much to learn about starting our own business, though.

Have you ever thought about starting your own business? There are certain requirements that must be met for setting up a corporation. The IRS has certain things they require. Even if it’s just a one person company, there have to be shareholder meetings and records kept of the company minutes from those meetings. Bylaws and an Operating Agreement have to be created.   It all sounds so complicated, but the nevada corporation can make things a lot easier.  They offer free forms.  And they can prepare the whole set of documents for only $20-$25.   One thing that is a must is a tax ID number.  They offer tax id forms to apply for a number, or they can get the actual tax id number for their client for only $25.  If someone needs a corporate kit, they probably have the lowest price available. They also have a FAQ section to learn difference between LLC and Corporation, etc.  If you are planning to start your own business or are already in the process of starting your business, then I hope this information will be helpful.