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Why Should I Reconcile My Bank or Credit Card Statements?
Why Should I Reconcile My Bank or Credit Card Statements? I often come across new clients who say, “I have money in my account at the end of the month; why do I need to reconcile the account?” Well, for starters, if you don’t reconcile the account(s) you will have trouble creating that budget that we talked about. Also, if you are a victim of fraud, you won’t necessarily know unless you at least review the statement. Finally, if you are a business owner, reconciling the statement ensures that you have taken all of your expenses into account so you won’t miss out on any tax deductions.…
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Making Your Kitchen A Gluten-Free Haven
Is it really possible to have a kitchen that can function for both gluten and gluten-free food preparation, baking and cooking? Yes, it’s possible; but it will take a lot of effort and determination to keep your kitchen safe from gluten contamination. Have you ever tried to put a cup of flour into a mixing bowl, only to find it suddenly poofing magically through the air? Soon it will cover your counter, and everything else in sight; everything. This flour dust in the air is easy to breath without even realizing what you have done, and to make matters worse it can float into the tiniest cracks and contaminate things…
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Halloween Facebook Party!
Goblins, witches and zombies oh my! Come join us for some Facebook fun and have a chance to win a trick or treat. We have some promo codes to hand out from participating developers, gift cards and more! Come join us for a spooky good time! What: Dandelion Moms Halloween Facebook Party When: October 29th Where: Dandelion Moms and Penelope the Purple Pirate Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Penelope-the-Purple-Pirate/184530521575620?ref=hl#!/events/377076469034827/ Who: Anyone who wants to join in on the trivia fun, promo code drops and a chance to win gift cards, signed books and more! A BIG thank you to our participating developers and sponsors! And to Charly James for her help and…
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A Truly Magical Cruise With Disney
When it comes to Disney, I have to say they go all the way. I have been on a number of cruises, and my cruise with Disney aboard the Disney Magic was as ‘magical’ as it could possibly be. This is not just a cruise for little ones, although I will say that Disney sure knows what it’s doing when it comes to keeping the young entertained. The daily activities that were scheduled for the young and old (well, more like middle aged) alike kept us all hopping. I’m not kidding when I say we could have stayed on board that ship every day, all day, for a month and not run…
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Tasty Gluten-free Cookies On Sunday Afternoon
Today I felt the need for a fun snack. Something with chocolate. Something chewy. Something to satisfy my sweet-tooth. For me this is always a frustrating moment, because I can’t just eat any sweet treat. It has to be gluten-free, or I become a very sick girl. The quest is on, then, for something yummy and delicious, …AND gluten-free. This is harder than it sounds, because most gluten-free foods, whether processed or ‘home-made’ are not as tasty as foods made with wheat flour. However, I will say that things are looking better. There are some amazing new gluten-free products hitting the markets, as well as bakeries and stores completely dedicated…
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The Village That Raised Me
My aunt Mary passed away on August 17 this year. She was my godmother, who I lived with on and off for the first thirty-three years of my life. She gave birth to my two cousins Eddie and Tim, and also to Erin, who is the same as sister to me. We knew she was going to pass towards the end, which didn’t make it easier but did allow us to confront the pain and anger of life’s unfairness in a present, expected way, versus the sudden stunned shock that I have seen last for months and months in friends who lose parents unexpectedly. I have been stomaching…
