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Since it’s Halloween I wondered if the razor blades, needles and poison in candy stories and warnings were true. So I fired up my browser and headed off on the internet. What I found was a bit SPOOOOOKY!

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With many are getting ready for winter. The concerns about heating costs are on everyone’s mind. As oil prices are high keeping warm almost seems a luxury. But rather than have icicles on ones nose when in the living room. I’ve complied a list of tips and tricks to keep a warm and happy wallet this winter. Continue Reading Cold weather approaching and the dreaded heating bill is...

My eldest daughter is in Sixth grade and has a LOT of trouble taking notes. Namely the school hasn’t taught her how. Granted I shouldn’t rely on the school to do all the work, so I’m trying a few different techniques and ideas. First I’m emphasizing the importance of taking notes. For some reason the teachers (at her school) do not lecture as much as I remember mine did and give comprehensive study guides for each test. I think this is due to the fact that the teachers are pressured into getting the kids to do well on the standardized tests to maintain funding. So note taking is not emphasized. Continue Reading Note taking - a lost art…

With the school year well underway the thought of purchasing school clothes is far from my mind. Except now it’s getting rather chilly(some days) and the light back to school clothes are just not cutting it. The kids are a bit picky about what they wear and shopping for Brand Name designer clothes can break the bank. Over at Family Hack Hannah has a great article on buying great clothes for kids. In addition to a few online and offline places to shop there are tips and tricks and VERY good advice “So, think twice before you buy — no matter how cute and cheap they are.” If only my wife would do this once in awhile. Take a look at the article 5 Ways to Get 90% OFF Designer Kid’s Clothes.