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Saving for College Made Easy by ScholarShare College Plan
In my early thirties I probably read through about every investment book I could get my hands on. The Automatic Millionaire by David Bach and The Millionaire Next Door by Stanley and Danko are some of my favorites because they taught me that making money and having financial freedom is something that can be done – by just about anyone – with diligence and consistency. I was, and still am interested in maximizing the money earned by my family because for me, money represents freedom. Freedom to live the life you want. I’ve come to a point in my life where I don’t want the expensive designer clothes (unless I get them at a…
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Health :: Are You At-Risk for a Life Threatening Blood Clot?
When I was asked to write about a new campaign the National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called Stop the Clot, Spread the Word™ are working on together, I immediately thought of Stephanie O’Neil Morris, a beautiful woman and spirit I met through Facebook and the A4cwsn group. We became friends and she and I use to correspond about our kids (we both have redheads) and our ancestry (we are both Irish) online so it came as a complete shock to read on Facebook one day two years ago, that she has passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. After reading more about what happened from her husband and friends,…
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The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa is Fun for the Whole Family!
At the end of April I attended the Mom 2.0 Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona. I stayed at the Hyatt Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch and absolutely fell in love with all the unique sites and fun activities they offer families. I plan to come back with my family as I know my daughter would go crazy for their large waterslide! After driving a good 5 hours it was nice to be welcomed so warmly by the staff at The Hyatt Scottsdale. Walking into the front lobby was quite breathtaking as it overlooked the courtyard and you could see the gorgeous desert mountains. There are over 493 rooms at the…
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The Seat Belt Safety Campaign Aims to Keep our Tweens Safe
Last week I was driving with my daughter and I happened to look over at the car next to me while waiting at a stoplight. I was so shocked to see a child no more than 6 years old moving around in the back seat, obviously not buckled in. It took moment for me to register this. I looked to the driver with shock on my face. I was ready to say something (not sure what) but then the light changed and I lost my chance. It really isn’t my business, I know, but when it comes to seeing a child potentially in a dangerous situation, mama bear comes out…
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PBS Kids Digital Series OH NOAH! Celebrating “El Dia de los Ninos”
The PBS KIDS digital series OH NOAH! (pbskids.org/noah) is expanding with new bilingual content this month! Geared to kids ages 4-7, OH NOAH! features the comic misadventures of Noah, a young boy staying with his grandmother in a community where almost no one else speaks English. As he tries to learn Spanish and makes new friends, misunderstandings land him in wacky predicaments, but he always manages to rebound and cheerfully learn from his mistakes. New animated videos and games are launching on April 30 (a day to honor and celebrate children known as “El Día de los Niños”). New content will include: “Making a Splash,” a new 11-minute video: On…
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The Book App Alliance is a Great Resource for Parents
About two years ago I was approached by a group of authors who wanted to form a new organization that would help parents and teachers find quality storybook apps in the App Store. I was game to get on board since I know how tough it is for parents to sift through the thousands of apps available and I wanted to be a part of an organization that supports indie authors! The Book App Alliance was created by leading authors who create interactive books for kids. We have found that many parents and teachers are confused about digital books (eBook vs. book app), how to use them, and how to go about finding hidden gems in the App Store. The…