Kids and TV Ads

Which TV channels do you let your kids watch? Any and all? I hope not. All those non-kid channels have too many inappropriate shows and just as inappropriate commercials. From Viagra to the most effective diet pills, what are kids to think when they see these commercials? Make sure they only stick to cartoon or educational channels and make sure they don't watch too much TV in general. There's too much bad stuff on the other TV stations.

School is How Many Days Away?

Sure summer vacation has only been on for a few weeks, but do you know how many days until the new school year starts. In many school districts the school year starts in early August. That's only a couple of months away. Less than two months of summer vacation left? Enjoy your kids now and have your kids really enjoy the vacation now too.

Baby Wieght Blues

Got a new baby this spring? I mean, did you have a new baby a few months ago? Well if you haven't lost your baby weight yet and are now longing for your old swimsuit for summer, make sure you go about dieting smartly. Sure you could take pills like Apidexin, but the smarter way is to focus on exercise and diet. When I say diet, I mean proper nutrition. In the mornings or evenings, take your toddler in the stroller and walk around the block a few times! Try it!

Summer Art

In the summer, take advantage of the great weather and take your kids outside for art. They can draw on the side walk and even paint outside. No, not paint the fence or drive way! No, I'm talking about taking their water colors or acrylic paint and pads outside. No spills to worry about and clean up can be fun with the hose or sprinkler. Save the paint from your table and kitchen floor -- take the painting outside and give your kids some fresh air.

Need a Bigger House?

New Baby on the way? Current house too small? Well in this tough economy its not easy selling your house. Well if you have an unfinished basement, you could always finish the basement instead of selling. You could try to do it yourself -- hire some contractors, go on the Internet to Progress lighting, Home Depot, and Lowes and buy your materials, and then fund the build over time. First start with the framing of interior walls, then go for the electrician. HVAC is next and so too is drywall. Then finish the trim and install the flooring and ceiling. Voila!

TopMomma!

Have you ever heard of the website TopMomma.com?Well I've been a member since 2007 and its a cool place to find new mommy-bloggers. Check out my link in the sidebar. I was on the front page for a record 10 months before finally being booted. If you sign up it could take weeks to get on the front page but its a start and its a lot of fun to visit. Check it out.

Go To FLA

Its summer vacation and that means time to plan your great summer vacation. Forget about the bad economy and rising gas prices -- take a family vacation, even a small one, to Florida or whatever your nearby sandy-state. Even if its just a few days at a Westgate resort, the time alone with your family will give you a recharge that will lead you into the Fall. Good luck and have fun this summer -- soon winter will be coming.

Pool Hours

Does your neighborhood have a pool? Whether its part of your homeowners dues or its on a per use pay basis, you need to observe a few rules when taking kids to the pool. Make sure you do it only in the morning or the evening. Never take them in the midday sun. Its just asking for sunburn and skin damage. Always keep en eye on them in the pool and make sure you enforce the no running rule! Stay safe people.
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Summer Riding Fun

Have you ever heard of a horse back riding summer camp? Sounds like a lot of fun right? Well your little equestrian might have a ball but its not necessarily a cheap summer getaway. Camp is costly and you might need to provide your own gear like riding clothes and breeches. But if you can afford it, it could be the experience of a lifetime for your son or daughter. Have you ever sent your kid to a riding camp?

Summer Goes On

What are you doing with your children during the summer vacation? Having fun or going crazy in the heat. Hopefully the weather is not too hot where you are so you can enjoy the great outdoors with your kids. Outside activity is healthy and fun!

Now is the Time -- Get an Advanced Degree

Look. With the economy in the dumps and the job market shrinking every week, now is a great time to go back to school and get an advanced degree. Can't afford it? Well thanks to falling interest rate, student loans are cheap and available. Getting you advanced degree means you will be better position during the upcoming recovery to get the job you really want instead of getting the one you are offered. Want to have an exciting job in the IT field? IT is really where its at -- as more and more of the business world relies on computers, networks, and the Internet, getting a masters in information security would be a huge plus and boost to your career prospects. How easy is it? Well check out the Lewis University Online masters information security program. This accredited online university offers you the flexibility you need to keep your day job or look after your kids. The coursework will give you the skills and knowledge you need to compete in today's economy and the online format means you don't have to travel anywhere for classes. Like the idea of saving money on gas while learning? Well you'll like even better the affordability of the Lewis University Online Master of Science in
Information Security. Don't give up now -- go back to school, increase your skills, and get the job you relaly want -- in Information Security!

Summer Schedules

Look moms (and dads), if you don't have a set schedule for your kids this summer, they will drive you nuts (and probably not enjoy their summer either). Kids need regularity in their lives and the summer is the time where that can all fall apart. Sure give them a later bed time, but make sure they go to sleep usually at the same (later) time every night!