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Home Based Business Idea – Chimney Sweep

If you are looking to start a home – based business and you do not mind getting a little dirty, why not consider becoming a chimney sweep. A chimney sweep can work full time or part time, cleaning as many chimneys as his or her schedule can accommodate. Homeowners who heat their homes with coal or wood need the services of a chimney sweep at least once a year in order to keep their chimneys clean and safe. You will need equipment to start your chimney sweep business. Fortunately, the equipment that is needed is not as expensive as the equipment and … Continue reading →

Fatherhood and Doctor’s Visits

We’ve spent a lot of time in doctors’ offices lately. A chiropractor who does many things other than spine adjustments to treat his patients has discovered and helped many of our family health problems. My wife Tristi was in a wreck that totaled both the semi truck and the Hyundai her friend drove. So we’re experienced with both getting well, and getting vehicles off crowded, icy roads. Visits to doctors’ offices are usually done by the children’s mother. As our family roles change, or as semis are taken out by Hyundais, fathers also get to bring their children to visit … Continue reading →

Does Your Teenager Drive Yet?

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Your teenager might be old enough to drive now, but are you allowing him or her to do it? A study by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. finds that more and more parents are delaying letting their teenagers drive. One of the reasons why is directly due to the cost of car insurance. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company is the fourth-largest insurance company that sells personal automobile insurance policies to consumers. The insurance company recently conducted a survey and asked parents some about questions regarding driving and their teenagers. The results showed that more parents are choosing to delay when their teenagers … Continue reading →

Home Decor Trends go Vintage Too

If you hadn’t noticed, old is new this year in fashion. The same holds true for home decor. While this trend is certainly a side effect from a rough economy, you can’t help but be glad that you don’t have to spend a fortune on fall and winter decor to be in style. If you are looking for some new items to update your home you don’t have to look very far. Here is where you can find decor items for fall and winter 2009. Flea markets: Nicole Humphrey suggests some specific items to look for in Frugal Decorating with … Continue reading →

Do You Wear Your Seatbelt?

Seatbelt safety campaigns have been effective at increasing the number of people buckling up. Studies show that seatbelts save lives. As a result, most states now have laws regarding seatbelts for adults and car seats for babies and young children. In spite of our knowledge of the effectiveness of seatbelts, many pregnant women do not wear them. If they are wearing them, they may not be using the belt correctly. This can endanger both mom and baby in the event of an accident. A study conducted at the University of Michigan supports the use of seatbelts among pregnant women. The … Continue reading →

How To Take Great Photos for eBay

Now that you’ve got your hands on the best eBay camera it’s time to focus on how to use it to your advantage. You want to sell your Internet auction items for as much as possible and the best way to accomplish that is to display your products in the best light possible. Before I get into the hard-core digital photography dos and don’ts, I’d like to start with some very simple tips you should keep in mind prior to snapping your first pic. As my series of blogs on shooting great photos of eBay items continues I’ll go in-depth … Continue reading →

The Top Five Health Threats For Men

In honor of Men’s Health Week, it’s time to take a look at the top health threats to the men in our lives. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a list of the ten leading killers of American men in 2003 (the most recent data available to the public). The top five were responsible for more than sixty percent of all male deaths that year. Heart disease. The number one killer, responsible for approximately twenty-eight percent of all male deaths in 2003. Choosing a healthy lifestyle — including regular exercise and a balanced diet — is a … Continue reading →

Can I Homeschool on the Road?

I recently received a question on one of my homeschooling posts from a single mom. She wanted to know the possibilities of homeschooling her daughter on the road as she travels for her job. While I asked another single parent homeschool blogger to elaborate on her experiences from the viewpoint of a single working mom, I want to address homeschooling on the road. There is actually a term for homeschooling on the road. It is called car schooling. The term car schooling includes any number learning activities you can do in the car. Most carschoolers do not spend all of … Continue reading →

Creating a Greener Home for Your Baby

Pregnancy is a time for thinking about the future. As you plan for your baby, you are thinking about the future and what life will be like for your child. Naturally, you want to do all you can to protect your baby and preserve our planet for your child and his children. You can do your part by making your home a “green” environment for your family. Toxicity in the environment and the dangers that toxic chemicals pose to people has gained more media attention recently. Al Gore’s “An Inconvenient Truth” has brought greater awareness to the toxins found in … Continue reading →

Our Baby Week in Review: Sept 3-8

Happy Saturday and welcome to a new feature here in the Baby blog where every Saturday we will try to encapsulate the last week so you can have a bird’s eye view of what was presented and what you may have missed. I look forward to your thoughts and comments as these week in reviews are written just for you. September 3 On September 3, we brought you articles on baby showers, shower games and homemade baby gifts ideal for the expectant mother whether she is you or someone you know. For parents celebrating the birth of their baby on … Continue reading →