Every Kind of Mom » Archive for February 2010
What to Look for When Searching for An Air Purifier
If you or any of your family have asthma or allergies, you may have been looking into buying an air purifier (or “room air cleaner”). If only one person minimally suffers, it may be as simple as putting it in their room for their personal time and sleeping hours. As much as an indoor air purifier can help, however, there are several features and costs you should consider before you dive in: Air Filter Efficiency Purification Technology Noise Level Design/Style of Air Purifier Cost of Replacement Parts Warranty Electricity Consumption/Cost (!) The first thing people look at, and what the sales person (or sales copy if on the internet) will focus on is the air filter efficiency, purification technology and noise level. They rarely focus on some of the equally important factors when you on are a budget, … Read entire article »
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How to Get Your Kids Dressed and Off to School on Time
Do you have trouble getting your school-age kids dressed and out the door? Maybe even your pre-teen or teenager? I will be the first to admit, that in addition to my Kindergarten and 1st grade sweeties, I have particular issues with my 7th grader who can supposedly dress herself. For instance, I don’t know on what planet any mother would let her child out the door in a short sleeve T-shirt while it’s snowing. So, I … Read entire article »
Filed under: Personal Finance/Saving
DVD Review – ” Olivia Takes Ballet”
Every Kind of Mom.com Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars Review: Olivia…Takes Ballet Nick Jr.’s “Olivia” series is putting out their second full-length Olivia DVD on March 2, 2010: Olivia…Takes Ballet. Lucky for me, I got to review it with my kids beforehand. For those of you who aren’t yet familiar with Olivia, she is a super feisty and fun character (based on acclaimed author/illustrator Ian Falconer’s award-winning titles). Olivia is 6¾-year-old adorable young piglet powerhouse who uses … Read entire article »
Filed under: DVD Reviews, Personal Finance/Saving, Reviews
Coming to Grips with Bankruptcy — Knowing When It’s Time to Start Over
The thought of filing bankruptcy is a devastating one. Even considering it brings with it a whole host of emotions and feelings, including shame, embarrassment and failure. Though it may seem the entire world is crumbling around you, it isn’t. The truth is, that many have the same problems, they just don’t talk about it. If you feel like you will never make it out of the hole you are in, you need to figure out if it is even realistic to dig yourself out, or if you just need to start over. It is often misconceived that those who file bankruptcy are reckless, irresponsible freeloaders who just want to spend money and not pay for it. Most of the time, this is entirely untrue. There are several reasons you can end up overwhelmed by your … Read entire article »
Filed under: Finances/Debt, Personal Finance/Saving, Self-Improvement
When Your Kid Finally Becomes a Team Player…
Today I cried… not because I was sad, but because I was happy. Unlike the title may suggest, this post isn’t about whether or not my child had good sportsmanship, because she always has – rather, it’s about the day my daughter finally found the inner strength to let herself become a vital part of her team. My oldest daughter is playing basketball. She is 12 (7th grade). She is kind, sweet and has the attitude of every kid her age… but not on the court. On the court she is not aggressive at all — not a quality that bodes well for team sports. In fact, it is her personal strengths that I am so proud of (kind, unselfish, quick & smart) that used to “do her in” on the court. She was … Read entire article »
Filed under: Personal Finance/Saving
The Trick to Making a Romantic Valentines Dinner for Two
Can’t get reservations at your favorite restaurant or want to spend an evening in? You will want to make sure you choose dishes that are both delicious and easy to coordinate, so you can ensure you actually be able to enjoy them with your Valentine. The trick to making a romantic meal for two is all about what you prepare, and how to time it. Deciding what to make can be tricky because you want to make something special, but you also want to be able to enjoy it as if you are in a restaurant — sharing the meal together, and at the proper temperature. This means hot food should be hot, without being overcooked by being warmed too long in the oven. You will also want to make sure … Read entire article »
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Valentines Gifts and Flowers — How to Get it All for a Discount
Whether you are looking for a discount on flowers, a ‘gift for him”, or a “gift for her” – you are running out of time. The closer you get to Valentines day the pricier things seem to become. One way to still get a discount, however is to look for special discount codes on your favorite websites. Right now many flower delivery sites are offering discounts, but they aren’t on their main site. You may find “free delivery” or a special price on roses, but sometimes you can get an even better price on flowers by utilizing a discount code. The same goes for Valentines gift baskets, personalized gifts, and others.. You can easily get an extra 5-20% off just by paying attention to the Valentines ads on unrelated websites. But what if you don’t … Read entire article »
Filed under: Gifts, Valentines Day
Paid Survey Review — Opinion Outpost Tops the List for Survey Cash
When you are looking to earn cash from taking surveys, it’s hard to know which survey companies are the best for earning actual money. Some are great for product testing, and others have great sweepstakes and prizes, but it seems very few pay cash for each survey. This is not true with Opinion Outpost. In fact, not only does Opinion Outpost credit your account promptly, but they are very efficient at cutting your check. Though it says on their website that you can expect to wait 4-8 weeks for processing, I have never had to wait that long. Just last week I requested a check, and less than one week later I had a check in my hand. In times before that, I have never had to wait more than 2 … Read entire article »
Filed under: Paid Survey Reviews, Work at Home
