Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Guest Post – Resources for Ongoing Education

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If you’re thinking about going back to school to get a degree, a second degree, your GED or just some additional skills to enhance your career outlook you will find that there are tons of resources available. There are also a number of ways to learn so that if you find it hard to go…

Guest Post – 3 Tips For Protecting Your Child From Drugs

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Well, we certainly live in a world that is filled with evil.  As parents, from the first day that our children come into the world, we immediately want to shelter them from all the dangers and evils that the world has to offer.  As children grow up, they face new evils and obstacles along the…

National Geographic’s Photo Contest For Kids

Winning photo entry of the National Geographic International Photography contedt for kids in 2011

In the last century, National Geographic has showcased the talents of some of the world’s best photographers. Now, they are offering kids a chance to show off their skills with their 6th Annual International Photography Contest for Kids. This photo competition is done in cooperation with the US version of National Geographic Kids, and ten…

Guest Post – Decisions To Make Before You Bring Home Baby

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Pregnancy is an exciting time in a woman’s life, and it brings with it many changes in body and lifestyle.  While you certainly don’t need to have all the answers before your baby comes home for the first time, there are some plans to make and decisions to consider that will make the transition easier….

Guest Post – Learn How To Motivate Kids

Child helping at home by putting his toys away

Learning how to motivate kids is a priceless value that often takes time. Children are unique beings, and they are often very stubborn and selfish. This is not true of kids all of the time, but getting kids to do things around the house can be difficult. It seems like parents have to continuously ask…

So, What Exactly is BlogHer?

BlogHer

I will be attending the BlogHer ‘12 conference this weekend and I’m really excited, but I don’t really know what to expect.  I’ve seen so much buzz around the event but a lot of that buzz has left me to wonder what BlogHer is really all about. Is it a fashion show? Sounds like one. …

I’m Participating in the A to Z Blogging Challenge

I’ve decided to participate in the 2012 Blogging from A to Z Challenge.  I just found out about the challenge from a fellow blogger, and though I am a bit late to the party.  I am ready! What is it?  It’ a challenge to write a post every day in April except for Sundays.  Each…

Guest Post – Overview of the New Acura MDX Family Friendly SUV

2012 Acura MDX

The Acura MDX is a new luxury SUV model for 2012 from this Honda-owned car manufacturer.  The 2012 version is showing some superb improvements on the 2010 version, especially with an updated 6-speed gear box and automatic transmission.  It also comes with a completely re-worked and re-engineered V6 engine, a more elegant design, as well…

What Is A Leap Year?

what is a leap year photo of february 29 2012 calendar

I’m sure you’re already well aware that 2012 is a leap year, but what exactly does that mean? The answer to the question “what is a leap year” is a fairly simple one. A leap year is a year in which the calendar has an extra day added to it. This day is needed once…

Keeping Myself Organized Online with Clipix

My clipix clipboard on books

Are you looking for a great way to easily save all those websites, pictures and articles you find online? Well then you definitely want to take a look at Clipix.