Life Essentials
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(Im)Perfectly Organized on MingleMedia.tv: Caring for an Elderly Parent
by Sarah on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 | No Comments
If You Missed Tonight's Show... Approximately 75% of the 25.8 million family caregivers in the US are women. And 41% of them are juggling taking care of children and their elderly parents. It can be an overwhelming process. Watch a replay of the show and learn what things are absolutely critical for managing ... [read more] -
Cool Find: Finding the Best Sunscreen Guide
by Hollie on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 | No Comments
Did you know, if not applied correctly, your 30 SPF sunscreen can protect more like a 2? Ouch! Check this sunscreen guide to find out how your sunscreen stacks up. -
Organizing Your Aging Parents
by Sarah on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 | No Comments
There comes a time in all of our lives when the roles reverse. Suddenly, we are no longer the child and the parenting skills we’ve so carefully honed with our own kids now need to be turned toward our aging parents. It can be one of the most emotionally trying times of your ... [read more] -
Guest Guru: Alisa Singer – Of Horcruxes, Cracker Jack Boxes and Colonoscopies
by Alisa Singer on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 | No Comments
Of Horcruxes, Cracker Jack Boxes and Colonoscopies By Humorist and illustrator, Alisa Singer Harry Potter fans will recall the scene in the series’ sixth book when Dumbledore agonizingly forces himself to drink a basin of vile green potion. It turned out that, in a cruel twist on the Cracker Jack box gimmick, Lord Voldemort had ... [read more] -
Book Excerpt: Point, Click, and Save: Mashup Mom’s Guide to Saving and Making Money Online
by Anne Marie on Monday, July 26th, 2010 | No Comments
Book Excerpt: Point, Click, and Save: Mashup Mom’s Guide to Saving and Making Money Online By Rachel Singer Gordon of Mashupmom Online tools to organize your finances Organizing your finances, of course, could be a whole book in itself, so let’s just talk about a few useful online tools that help you get a visual ... [read more] -
Guest Guru: Alisa Singer – Dear Grumpy Aging Boomer
by Alisa Singer on Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 | No Comments
The article below and the illustration are by humorist Alisa Singer. Dear Grumpy Aging Boomer, I’ve been struggling with body image issues my whole life – even now as a middle-aged woman when I should know better - and I’ve noticed that all the admired female shapes are not to be found anywhere in nature. ... [read more] -
Insurance Expert: Level Term Life Insurance At-A-Glance
by Ann Song on Monday, July 19th, 2010 | No Comments
Level Term Life Insurance At-A-Glance Why Level Term Life Insurance May Be for You Despite having some similarities, level term life insurance and term life insurance differ in one profound way: your premium doesn't fluctuate throughout level term life insurance coverage. You've worked too hard over the years to not be able to benefit from a life ... [read more] -
Guest Guru: Gil Ahrens – The Journey On The Road Not Desired
by Anne Marie on Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 | No Comments
The Journey On The Road Not Desired. By Gil Ahrens, of The Whether Vein accessible at www.gilahrens.com/blog There are things in life that we never hope for and certainly never imagine, unless in a bad dream. Or, we think, “won’t happen to me, maybe someone else, but not me.” Have you recently had some ... [read more] -
Auto Expert: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
by Jody DeVere on Monday, June 21st, 2010 | No Comments
Tire Pressure Monitoring System From AskPatty.com, our Auto Expert We all know that under inflated tires wear out more quickly. Under-inflation is also a major cause of tire failure. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of under-inflated tires. It's hard to tell when a radial tire is under-inflated. If your ... [read more] -
How to Get Organized for a New Pet
by Sarah on Wednesday, June 16th, 2010 | 1 comment
How to Get Organized for a New Pet How much is that doggy in the window? Or better yet, how much is it going to change your life? Whether you are single in the city or married with kids in the ‘burbs, adding a pet to your family is a major decision that goes way ... [read more]
