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Housework and Cooling Costs

Keep cool, get your housework done and save on cooling costs all at the same time. Today is going to be  scorcher! Even though it is only May, the temperatures are in the high 80s with high humidity. It makes things very uncomfortable, and the air conditioning will need to go on if we don’t want to all melt into little puddles on the floor. When the days get like this, the housework rules have to change a bit to accommodate the heat and humidity. Because our window air conditioners take up a lot of energy, I have to be … Continue reading →

Becoming an Efficient Housekeeper

It’s not uncommon to struggle with everything that needs to be done in a home.  But there are ways that you can not only become a better housekeeper but a more efficient one. Personally, I really dislike wasting time.  Although I enjoy a clean, orderly home I prefer to get on with my day.  In other words, there are many other things I would rather do than spend too much time cleaning and organizing. So through the years I have learned a variety of ways to be more efficient. And it all starts the night before. I have a rule … Continue reading →

Learning the Real Rules of Life

I recently finished reading “The Real Rules of Life: Balancing Life’s Terms with Your Own” by Ken Druck, sent to me in exchange for a review. This is probably one of the most life-impacting books I have ever read. In fact, I plan on reading it again but taking more time with it. There was so much to take in and the opportunity to really apply what you read. I greatly appreciate not only the effort that went into this book but the heart as well. “The Real Rules of Life” was written after the author’s loss of his 21-year-old … Continue reading →

Insurance Blog Week in Review – April 29 – May 5, 2012

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Every week, the Insurance Blog Week in Review quickly goes over all of the blogs that were posted in the past seven days. There can be anywhere between twelve and fourteen different blogs that appear here weekly. What did you miss? This is an easy way to “ketchup” on everything. Ohio Requires Insurance Coverage for Exotic Animals Ohio now requires owners of exotic animals to purchase a certain amount of liability insurance coverage for each animal they own. They also have to prove that they are providing proper care for the animals, and that they have good fences. The Insurance … Continue reading →

Who Rules the Roost In Your House?

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This morning, my husband and I woke up groggily after a night of sleep with a baby in the house. Every night is unpredictable. Every night, we never really know how much sleep, or should I say, how little sleep we are going to get. My husband and I left our sweet baby sleeping in the middle of our bed. He came up to me and told me that when he wakes up, I should go in there and stand at the foot of the bed and look at how the covers are on our little babe. He said, “It … Continue reading →

Insurance Blog Week in Review – Week of March 18 – 24, 2012

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What did you miss this week on the Insurance Blog at Families.com? There can be anywhere between twelve and fourteen blog post here each and every week. It is easy to miss something. The Week in Review is a quick and easy way to “ketchup” on whatever you missed. Texas Sues Federal Government Over Funding Cut to WHP The Texas Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius over the cut to the federal funding for Texas’ Medicaid Women’s Health Program. The Insurance Podcast Roundup went up on March 19, 2012. This week, … Continue reading →

Court Rules Same-Sex Spouse Can be Covered by Health Insurance

A woman filed a lawsuit after her employer refused to allow her to cover her same-sex spouse on her health insurance policy. Her employer was the United States Government. A court ruled that she should be allowed to cover her same-sex spouse on her employer sponsored health insurance. Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, and the District of Columbia are states that issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. In Maryland, a bill that has been passed by the Maryland House of Representatives is being heard by the Maryland Senate. That bill, if passed, would legalize same-sex marriage in … Continue reading →

Be A Good Houseguest

Are you having houseguests for the holidays? I love having company almost as much as I love being company. Mostly because I get to visit with people that I don’t see that often and if I go to their home I get a real glimpse of their world. It makes it easier to imagine the things they tell me about once I’m back home. However, houseguests are not always everyone’s favorites, and it’s usually because of a bad experience with houseguests in the past. If you want to be invited back there are a few simple rules to follow follow: … Continue reading →

Homeowner’s Association Wants to Take Away Cooper’s Playhouse

In Lexington, Kentucky, a homeowner’s association wants a family to tear down a playhouse that the parents build for their child. The playhouse has been specially designed as a therapeutic tool to help their child, who has cerebral palsy. The group that enforces the Americans With Disabilities Act is investigating the situation. A three year old boy named Cooper Veloudis lives in Lexington, Kentucky, with his family. He has cerebral palsy. CP is a neurological disorder that appears when a child is an infant, or is still in early childhood. This disorder affects a person’s body movements and muscle control. … Continue reading →

What Do the Postal Service Cuts Mean for Your Household?

It was bound to come to this. The US postal service is an independent bit of the government that while subject to government rules and regulation is not supported by government funds or tax dollars. For years it has been hurting financially, and is now requesting to be allowed to make some changes to help reduce that debt. USPS asked the Postal Regulatory Commission for a number of changes that may affect when and how you get your mail. One of the items for change is the standard delivery service. Currently set at two days, it would be changed to … Continue reading →