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Home Blog Month in Review: October

As I sit here looking out my window at the backyard, the birds are hovering in the pine tree against a strong wind and steady rain. The temperature is chilly today, and the calendar reminds me that we have left October behind. October 1st Buy a Home for $1.75 It seems that the housing crisis has made some interesting news lately. Home Month in Review: September 2008 Has the weather turned cooler now that September has passed? Pretty soon, it will be time to get that heat turned back on! Meanwhile, check out all of the articles that were posted … Continue reading →

Mold Basics

I’m allergic to mold. Allergic enough that I can’t take penicillin when I’m sick — I break out in hives. I can’t even eat bleu cheese — it makes my mouth burn. Fall is one of my big allergy seasons thanks to leaf mold. Mold is a definite health problem for certain people. You may be more sensitive to mold if you: Have allergies Have asthma Have another lung or breathing condition Have HIV Are a cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy Have received an organ transplant Have any other immune system suppression or issue Exposure to mold can cause a number … Continue reading →

Insurance Blog Week In Review January 9-15, 2007

It’s been a busy week for so many people in the United States. The weather has been a huge problem with snow, ice and unusually cold temperatures. Get ready to pay a lot more for Oranges and Avocado’s after the deep freeze in Southern California. Many homeowners have suffered the Midnight Disaster, including my little brother. Caught completely off guard with freezing temperatures and a ruptured pipe in the attic. Thankfully, he was able to Ask Anna (or sissy) for help in this matter! When my brother woke up to find boxes falling out of his attic and water flooding … Continue reading →

Tips for Outdoor Clean-Up

Hear ye! Hear ye! Now that Easter is over, if you still have Christmas lights up on your home, it’s time to take them down. And while you are out there you might consider sprucing up your home’s exterior. Spring cleaning lists should include chores that need to done to the outside of your home as well as the inside. Start with these basics: Siding: If your siding needs deep cleaning, then rent a pressure washer to remove dirt and grime that have built-up over time. Just remember to start at the top of your house and work your way … Continue reading →

A Healthy (and Sanitary) Bedroom and Bathroom

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Where and how you store your stuff can make a big difference in how clean and healthy your bathroom and bedroom are. Here are some tips to keep things sanitary — and help keep you and your family healthy. For a clean and healthy bathroom: Move your toothbrush away from the sink. The best place to keep your toothbrush is in a cabinet, behind closed doors. Why? Even the cleanest toilet is full of microbes that can become airborne when you flush. Do you want toilet water landing on your toothbrush? (I don’t. I’m moving mine into a cabinet today.) … Continue reading →

Fifth Grade Science Curriculum

Science in fifth deals with life sciences. This is basically plant biology, human cells and body, and earth science as well. In teaching fifth grade science, in my opinion, you will need two books. I suggest your purchase a Grade 5 science textbook or curriculum set and a book on science experiments. While previously I suggested fun ways to learn science through field trips and other fun activities. Beginning in fifth grade to middle school, however, students should start using books more. Subjects your biology books should are: Biological adaptations: Changes in a species due to environmental stress Biotic communities: … Continue reading →

An Unexpected Reaction

I discovered mold underneath the sink in my bathroom last week. Living in a very high humidity area like the Pacific Northwest — that’s not a big surprise. I did some research on how to clean it up and prepared myself to tackle the growth. One important thing to note here: I’m allergic to mold in all forms. If I take penicillin (or any mold-based medication), I break out in hives. If I eat bleu cheese, my mouth burns. Knowing this, I protected myself with a face mask and rubber gloves. I figured I was in danger of ending up … Continue reading →

A Frugal Room Fit for a Princess

From tots to teens, kids appreciate having their own space that is uniquely theirs. You don’t have to spend a lot to create a great space. Here are two ideas that will work for any age, just by varying the colors and patterns. And, you may even wind up stealing these ideas to use in your own office or kitchen. We are in the middle of painting and decorating a room for our daughter. The basics are almost done, and now it is time for the furniture to be moved in and the accessories to be added. Our little princess … Continue reading →

Handy Household Products and Gadgets

Some household items that are meant to make life easier do just that. I love a good gadget and the ones that work are just the best thing since sliced bread. Speaking of sliced bread, have you actually seen those little boxes invented for that purpose? My grandmother used to bake bread from scratch and refused to eat “store bought” bread. However, she could not cut an even slice for any amount of money. My aunt bought her a handmade, antique bread slicing guide (as they are known today). It was a simple wooden box with evenly spaced slots cut … Continue reading →

Homeschool Glossary (words homeschoolers should know) – B

Back to basics: A back to basics approach suggest teaching children in lower grades reading, writing, and arithmetic and factual knowledge only. It suggests leaving out lessons that mold and socialize children like sex Ed, tolerance, and other feel good topics found in schools. Benchmarks: Benchmarks are set by the state and governmental education departments and dictate standards for children’s’ knowledge base for each grade or age level. These standards are also set for the beginning middle and end of the school year. Benefits: Regardless of the reason, if you choose to homeschool you will be sure to discover numerous … Continue reading →