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- Travel Tips: To Check-In Or Carry-On Luggage? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Lisa AustenI am always going on business trips for work. The one thing I cannot travel without is my trusty laptop. As much as I love my MacBook, it is always an annoyance having to put the laptop through security, carry it with me around the airport, and finally, get it, along with myself, onto the plane. ...
Views: 885(2 votes) - Pack Some Fun Into Your European Backpacking Trip - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Lisa AustenIf you are backpacking across Europe, it’s important to pack only the essentials. Even if you are a clotheshorse or fashion guru, it’s just not possible to lug around a ton of heavy bags while traveling on foot. As long as you keep the mundane stuff like clothes and shoes down to a ...
Views: 874(2 votes) - Helping Family Members with Early Stage Dementia Cope with Memory Problems - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Lisa AustenWhen a loved one begins showing early symptoms of dementia, there are many issues relating to independence, safety, and the individual’s sense of self with which to cope. As dementia progresses, the person may have to give up living on his or her own, but during the earliest stages a ...
Views: 654 - Understanding Basic Mortgage Terms - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from Lisa AustenPurchasing your first home can be daunting and most people require a mortgage. With so many financial terms used in the mortgage industry, the whole process can quickly become confusing. While online mortgage software programs can help determine how much house you can afford on your budget, you ...
Views: 1146 - Getting Your Kids Moving For Good Health - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Lisa AustenKids today eat more and exercise less than the last generation, and this is poised to continue unless something changes. One of the best things you can do for your children’s health is to get them moving and teach them the value of physical activity. Numerous studies have shown that ...
Views: 841 - How Small Businesses Can Go Green - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Lisa AustenEco-friendly offices are becoming more common and it is not as difficult as you might think to reduce your office’s impact on the environment. Even if you are already recycling paper, there are many other ways you can go green. The first step is increasing awareness of environment issues ...
Views: 876 - Soundproofing - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Lisa AustenSoundproofing is insulation against noise and can be achieved in one of two ways: reducing the noise and absorbing it. While the former is a case of introducing distance between the noise and the listener, the latter is about transforming the sound wave and suppressing with damping materials ...
Views: 1386 - Dementia And The Aging Adult - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Lisa AustenDementia is the deterioration of brain function which often strikes aging elders, a chronic problem that is progressive in nature. Many times the disease goes undetected in elders since the symptoms can seem like natural signs of aging at first. However, better understanding dementia can help ...
Views: 736 - 5 Classic Outdoor Games Your Kids Will Love - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Lisa AustenPlaying outdoor games is part of growing up. We all have childhood memories of playing our favorite outdoor games with the kids from the neighborhood and our best friends from school. Now it is up to us to pass down the legacy to our children. Show them that playing outside is fun and teach them ...
Views: 1199 - Diagnosing Dementia - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from Lisa AustenFor persons with dementia, receiving the initial diagnosis can be difficult. However, it is better to receive a diagnosis early on than to suffer with little understanding as to why one is experiencing such strange changes in thinking and behavior. Likewise, the sooner a diagnosis is made, the ...
Views: 1374 - How To Deal With Loud Neighbors - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Lisa AustenAnyone who has ever rented property has probably had to deal with neighbors on some level and the most common complaint amongst residents is dealing with noisy neighbors. We can all relate to having the family of four upstairs whose children seem to run marathons right above you, the drummer ...
Views: 2700(1 vote) - 5 Things To Do With Grandparents On A Rainy Day - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Lisa AustenHanging out with grandparents can be fun and enlightening. They are a link to the past and can teach us to appreciate our present. While grandparents might not see eye to eye with you on things like music, movies, or dance moves, their stories can open your mind to a whole new world you never ...
Views: 1485 - How To Say No When Your Kid Wants A Toy - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Lisa AustenFor most parents, saying no to their children is hard. Parents may feel that they are being mean, unfair, or that they are denying their children life’s pleasures by not letting them have their every heart’s desire. Often times, parents take the saying, “Ask and you shall ...
Views: 1291(1 vote) - Should You Soundproof Your Home Studio? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Lisa AustenAre you tired of the neighbors complaining? Are you close to eviction for too many noise complaints? Take action. If you are an amateur or professional musician practicing in your rented apartment, it is only fair you should soundproof the area in which you practice, not only for the sanity of ...
Views: 883 - Making Your Backyard Fun - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Lisa AustenPlaying outdoors is a favorite childhood pastime for many of us. However, with the proliferation of video games, home computers, and the Internet in recent times, many parents of small children find it difficult to get their kids outside to play – but they should try. There is no ...
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