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To Preschool or Not to Preschool That is the Question

Did you know that many preschools begin accepting students when they are two and a half years old? It may seem like just yesterday that your little one said his first words and took his first steps. Could it really be time for preschool already? Maybe, but then again, maybe not. Deciding when a child is ready for preschool is not a simple task. There are some questions that you can ask yourself to assess whether now is a good time to send your child to preschool. For example, ask yourself whether your child is fairly independent, meaning that she … Continue reading →

FDA Has Questions About Tobramycin Powder

The Food and Drug Administration is questioning if tobramycin actually does help patients with cystic fibrosis to breathe better. The powdered version of the drug is an alternative to the nebulized version that is called Tobi. The FDA is only questioning the powdered form of the medication. A company called Novartis makes a drug called Tobi. It is a nebulized version of tobramycin. A nebulizer is an electric, or battery-powered machine that turns liquid medication into a fine mist that an adult or child can inhale into their lungs. Some nebulizers have a mouthpiece, and others have a face mask. … Continue reading →

Signs That Weaning Is Happening Too Quickly For Your Toddler

Lately I have been thinking a lot about whether or not to wean my nursing toddler. Since the arrival of his baby brother, I find myself becoming annoyed with him when he asks to nurse. When this happens, I question his motivation – is he doing it to compete for my attention? Is he trying to control me? Does he genuinely need to nurse or is he just saying it to see what I will do? These questions and more run through my mind as I angrily tell him to just hurry up and do it, and to stop as … Continue reading →

Quick Ways to Maximize Your 2011 Tax Return

With only four days left in the year, you may think that there is nothing that you can possibly do short of winning the lottery to put more money in your pocket this year. While this may be true (unless you are expecting a paycheck within the next four days), there are a few quick money – saving moves that you can make now which can bring more money your way soon in the form of a bigger tax return. There is still time to make a tax – deductible charitable donation provided that you charge it to your credit … Continue reading →

Focus on Organization with Clutter Busting Questions

Before you start to get organized, take a good look around at our stuff and start asking questions! When you ask questions of your stuff, it quickly becomes clear to you what needs to be done in order to put your home into a better organized state with fewer clutter. Clutter busting doesn’t mean that you have to get rid of all of your stuff, although paring down is usually a good idea. Rather it means having a place for everything that you love or need, and having systems set up to keep everything where it belongs. Start Big and … Continue reading →

More Quick and Easy Back to School Meals—Wrap and Go

Even if your children are not enrolled in year round school the business of getting ready to head back to class is well underway in most households. (Heck, our Wal-Mart already moved the school supplies to make room for Halloween decorations.) With so much to do and so little time to do it preparing 4-course meals is out of the question for many home cooks. If you are pressed for time, but still want to get a healthy meal on the table then these next recipes might come in very handy during the next couple of weeks. The first is … Continue reading →

Quick, Easy Staging Ideas

Staging your home when it’s for sale really does have an impact. It helps people better visualize where they would put their own belongings if they did indeed buy your home. While an empty home may appear more spacious, it also tends to feel a bit more overwhelming, especially if it’s larger than the home the potential buyer currently occupies (which is often the case since many people purchase a new home in order to move up to bigger and better things). An empty home may leave the buyer questioning, “How will I fill all this space?” As we know, … Continue reading →

Vacation House or Vacation Condo? Five Questions that Will Help You Decide

Now is a great time to buy a vacation home, as prices for second homes are very attractive to buyers. Also, vacation home can be used as an investment and/or to generate income. But is it wisest to buy a house or a condo for your vacation home? Here are five questions to help you make the right decision. 1. What is your budget? Your budget may affect which option you choose for your vacation home. In general, houses cost more than do condos, and so many first-time vacation home buyers chose a condo. In a downturn real estate market, … Continue reading →

Grammar Girl’s Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing – Podcast Review

I don’t know about you, but I don’t think I paid good enough attention in grammar class. I remember thinking grammar was horribly boring. The Grammar Girl’s Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing podcast is not boring at all! Mignon Fogarty, the creator and host of Grammar Girl, manages to make grammar very interesting in her quick two to seven minute shows. Fogarty has a B.A. in English and a M.S. in biology. She’s also a writer and an editor. According to her website, she strives to a friendly guide in the writing world. The Grammar Girl podcast won … Continue reading →

Developing a Strategy for Answering Questions

Once you get past the baby stage and your child starts talking, you soon learn that questions are the order of the day: “Why?” “What’s that?” and “When?” become constant words and phrases, ringing in your ears throughout the day. As children get older, the questions get more complicated–developing a strategy for answering and dealing with questions will help you keep the lines of communication open, without losing your mind… It may sound somewhat calculated to think of “developing a strategy”–but I think it is better than getting exasperated and frustrated and creating a world where your child stops asking … Continue reading →