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Real Estate
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Boosting Curb Appeal
- February/March 2006
Image is everything. Real estate professionals understand the reality of this statement when it comes to buying and selling homes, particularly in our high tech world. < view article > |
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Seven Common Mistakes To Avoid
- September/October 2005
When you are getting ready to put your property on the market, there are a myriad of things to think about, to prepare for and to organize .
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Agency
Relations - Develop A Good Relationship With Your Realtor
- April/May 2004
Buying or selling
a home is one of the most important financial moves a person will
make in their lives. That is why it's important to
have a good relationship with your Realtor.
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Budgeting
To Buy
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February/March 2004
If you want to
buy a house, start by estimating what you can afford and making
a budget to buy. Many prospective buyers find it difficult to accumulate
enough cash for a down payment, especially if they are saddled with
heavy debt. With some discipline and creative strategies, you can
probably come up with more cash than you think.
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House
Hunting: Finding A Home That
Suits Your Lifestyle
- October/November
2003
When searching
for the right home, it is easy to get excited by a gorgeous setting
and charming architecture, but be careful not to overlook the critical
details of size, layout, and functionality.
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REMAX - Buying
smart, selling smarter.
We'll show you.
- August/September
2003
Every year, hundreds
of thousands of homes of every style, shape, and size are bought
and sold across this country. In spite of all the differences, many
of them have one very important thing in common: a RE/MAX Professional
who is the driving force behind the deal.
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Real
Estate Is A Great Investment
- June/July
2003
How would you
like to own an investment that increased in value more than five
times over the past 25 years? That is what would have happened if
you had bought a home in Greater Vancouver in 1975.
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Attention:
For Sale By Owners!
- April/May
2003
Why People
Are Afraid To Buy From You!
Many homeowners believe that to maximize their profit on a home
sale they should sell it themselves. At first glance, they feel
selling a home is simple and why should they pay a broker fees for
something they could do themselves? So they consider selling for
sale by owner (FSBO).
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What's
the Best Investment: Renting or Owning?
- April/May
2003
For many renters,
owning a home is a lifelong goal. If you have ever wondered whether
you would be further ahead owning rather than renting, consider these
facts. <
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Sell
Now or Sell Later?
- February/March
2003
No homeowner
wants to be forced into a sale, but it does happen: People get transferred,
relocate to work for another company, or lose their jobs entirely.
Growing families often dictate new housing choices, such as moving
from a two-bedroom condominium in the city to a single-family home
in the suburbs.
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How
Can We Make Sure They Take Our Offer?
- August/September
2002
My husband and
I are just starting house hunting, and it seems like everything we
like is getting snapped up before we even get a chance to bid on it.
How do we place a bid that can't lose without spending more than we
have to? <
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Is
It Time To Think About Buying Rental Property?
- February/March
2002
With the stock
market souring as an investment vehicle and the threat of job layoffs
lurking menacingly in the background ... < view article >
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Keep
Your Kids In Mind When House-Hunting
- October/November 2001
Homebuyers with children will want to canvass prospective neighborhoods
to determine if they are kid-friendly. < view
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Condo
Living Provides Some Advantages-
October/November 2001
Contrary to single-family houses, condominiums are generally slow
to rise in worth during economic upswings and fast to drop in value
during a downturn. < view
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Fraser Vally Market Inventory Balances as Sales Rise
- August/September 2001
Sales in the Fraser Valley reached a seasonal peak... < view article > |
Holidays / Yearly Events
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Let's Use Less Stuff
- December 2009
It should come as no surprise... < view article > |
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New Policy on the 12 Days
- December 2008
Effective immediately, the following economizing measures are being implemented... < view article > |
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Are You Celebrating Father's Day?
- June 2008
Father's Day is June 15, and here's a story to honor all dads...< view article > |
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What Mom Taught Us
- April/May 2008
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 11, and here's a reminder... < view article > |
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Did Mom Really say That???
- April/May 2008
Here are a few things we bet your mother neer said. < view article > |
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New Year's Resolutions For The Digital World
- January 2008
If you're spending a lot of time on the Internet, here are some New Year's resolutions just for you..
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What's On Your Shopping List?
- December 2007
If you're looking for great gift ideas...
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Thanksgiving
- October/November 2007
Even though Thanksgiving has come and gone, let's all remember to... < view article > |
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It's Resolution Time Again!
- January 2007
Well, it's goal setting time again - also known as New Year's resolutions. < view article > |
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When Do You Give Thanks?
- October/November 2006
Do you wait until Thanksgiving Day or Christmas to thank those that you love and those that have helped you? < view article > |
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Mom: Happy Mother's Day
- April/May 2006
Position: Mother, Mom, Mama, Mommy, Ma
Job Description: Long term, team players needed, for challenging... < view article > |
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The True Holiday Spirit
- November/December 2005
I was doing some last minute holiday shopping in a toy store and decided to look at Barbie dolls for my nieces. < view article > |
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How To Have An Enjoyable Holiday
- November/December 2005
Holidays are great times for the family, but they can also stress and stretch your nerves.
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Real Mothers…
- April/May 2004
- Real Mothers don't eat quiche; they don't have time to make it.
- Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils are probably in the sandbox.
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What's So Funny About February?
- February/March 2004
February 14th is Valentine's Day, and Valentine's Day is all about love. We write poems about love, sing songs about love, go to movies about love - but what is love?
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I Am Thankful...
- October/November 2003
For the teenager who is watching TV instead of doing the dishes, because that means he is at home and not on the streets.
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Bouquet of Pancakes for Mom
- April/May 2003
What a wonderful treat for Mother's Day! Delectable 'flowers' made from a selection of sliced strawberries, sliced almonds, mandarin orange segments, sliced kiwi fruit, pineapple chunks, and maraschino cherry halves. Makes approx. 40 small pancakes. < view article > |
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Traditions of the Easter Egg
- April/May 2003
Eggs were coloured, blessed, exchanged, and eaten as part of the rites of spring long before Christian times. Even the earliest civilizations held springtime festivals to welcome the sun's rising from its long winter sleep. < view article > |
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Iced Pumpkin Cookies
- October/November 2002
Makes 3 dozen cookies.
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Household
& Yard Tips
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Check That Container!
- June/July 2009
The next time you get something to go...
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Make Your Home Safer
- June/July 2009
Our homes are supposed to be our safe havens... < view article > |
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Home Safety Tips
-June/July 2007
June is National Safety Month and a great time take these steps...
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Love That Lawn
- April/May 2007
Your lawn is the first thing guests see when they walk up to your home... < view article > |
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Is It Safe To Eat?
- February/March 2007
If you have a power outage and your refrigerator goes off, how will you know if your food is safe?
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Smart Ideas To Make Life Easier
- April/May 2006
Clean kitchen counters, soap extender, tearless onions, and more... < view article > |
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Smart Ideas To Make Life Easier
- November/December 2005
Ornament storage, no-mess melted chocolate, popcorn garlands, and more...
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Quick Clean Tips
- June/July 2005
* Clean teapots with baking soda to eliminate a soapy aftertaste.
* Buy a shoulder cradle and a long phone cord so you can cook or clean while you chat on the phone. < view article > |
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How
To Clean The House In No Time (Part Two)
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April/May 2005
Decorating Mistakes - Believe
it or not, your decorating decisions can waste valuable
cleaning time. Don Aslett, professional cleaner extraordinaire,
gave us these no-nos. < view
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How
To Clean The House
In No Time
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February/March 2005
Until
someone invents The Self-Cleaning House, we're
all stuck doing this not-so-glamorous task. However, with a little strategic
planning, you can keep the washing and scrubbing to aminimum. Follow these guidelines
and you'll be kicking upyour heels in no time. < view
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Start Fall With Easy Fix-Ups
- August/September 2004
With fall just around the corner, most homeowners know exactly what kind of fix-up work needs to be done on the house before the cold weather arrives.
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Keeping
Your Home Safe While You're Away
- June/July 2004
It is that
time of year again when many residents will soon be taking
family vacation. Vacation is a time for relaxation and enjoyment.
It also is the time when burglars go to work. Whether traveling
for two days or three weeks, homeowners must ensure their homes
are safe while they're gone. The following tips to prevent
break-ins will make your vacation more relaxing.
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Smart Ideas To
Make Life Easier
- June/July 2004
Plant thirst quencher, rinse tough stains away, ouchless bandage remover, and more...
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Smart
Ideas To Make Life Easier
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April/May 2004
Neater Games
Tape a small plastic resealable freezer bag on the inside of
a board game box lid. Tuck all of the small pieces in it, and they
won't get lost.
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Smart
Ideas To Make Life Easier
-
October/November 2003
Keep lemons
fresh, hang holiday lights faster, freshen up your coffee
maker, and much more.
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Smart
Ideas To Make Life Easier
- June/July
2003
Build a berry
basket
Make a berry-picking basket by cutting off the top of a 1-gallon
plastic milk jug, leaving the handle intact. Loop your belt through
the handle, so both of your hands are free to gather the bounty.
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Smart
Ideas To Make Life Easier
- February/March
2003
- Cleaner Walls
- Quick-clean pots
- Ice-free windshield
and much more...
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Smart Ideas To Make Life Easier
- October/November 2002
No-stick key, neater brownies, stay-put buttons, and more...
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Smart Ideas To Make Life Easier
- August/September 2002
No more lost library books, better bannanas, and more... < view article > |
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Fixing a Home for Sale Can Be Quick and Easy
- April/May 2002
Instead of costly remodeling projects, homeowners should perform simple cosmetic improvements when preparing their residence for sale.
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The
Potting Shed
- April/May 2002
Your
Gardening Questions Answered
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Smart
Ideas To Make Life Easier
- April/May 2002
Strawberry saver, tool stretcher, and more...
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10
Steps to a Drier, Healthier House
- February/March 2002
Normal activities such as cooking, bathing, washing clothes - even
breathing - can lead to damaging moisture buildup in your house. <
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Smart
Ideas To Make Life Easier
- February/March 2002
Get a smooth finish. When sanding furniture before refinishing, slip
your hand into an old nylon and run it over the surface. Any rough
spots will snag the hose, letting you know which areas need more sanding. < view article > |
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Smart Ideas To Make Life Easier
- August/September
2001
An
old fork makes an excellent plant tool - you can use.
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How To Store Everything
- April/May 2001
Occasionally, based on a news report or the colour or smell of your water, you may ....
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Smart Ideas To Make LIfe Easier
- April/May 2001
Clever pet dish, temporary sink stopper, for a few drops of juice, and more... < view article > |
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Humour
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Pun Intended
- February/March 2010
The dictionary defines "pun" as... < view article > |
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The "Whys" of White Hair
- September 2009
One day a little girl was watching... < view article > |
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The HR Letter
- September 2009
E-mail #1: Attention Human Resources...
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Smart Thinking!
- June/July 2009
A businessman walks into a bank... < view article > |
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Old Proverbs Made New
- April/May 2009
A first grade teacher presented her students... < view article > |
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Installing A Husband
- October/November 2008
Dear Tech Support: Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0... < view article > |
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Say What?!
- August/September 2008
"We're not afraid of challenges... < view article > |
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Definition Of Outdoor Barbecuing
- June/July 2008
It's the only type of cooking a "real" man will do. When a man... < view article >
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Give That Customer What He Wants!
- April/May 2008
A store manager accidentally overheard one of his...
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Some Laughs For Lexophiles
- October/November 2007
Are you a lexophile - that is, a lover of words?
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Does Your Vocabulary Need Updating?
- August/September 2007
In the workplace - and really, anyplace - it's important to communicate... < view article > |
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No Foolin' - That's The Law!
- June/July 2007
Do you ever find yourself thinking there are just too many laws? < view article > |
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Taxes...
- April/May 2007
Here are some humorous thoughts on taxes...
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10 Immutable Laws of Personal Computing
- August/September 2006
1. No matter how much you know about computers... < view article > |
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Funny Answering Machine Announcements
- February/March 2006
Hi. This is John. If you are the phone company...
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10 Signs You May Be Canadian
- June/July 2003
1. You stand in "line-ups" at the movies, not lines.
2....10
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Miscellaneous
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Current Events & Family News
- February/March 2010
Every so often, I (Steve), take over the writing of the Family News... < view article > |
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Our Great Lakes
- February/March 2010
Can you name our five Great Lakes? < view article > |
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An Exercise For Everyone
- January 2010
Here is a miracle exercise recommended by a doctor... < view article >
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Stressed Out? Take These Steps
- September 2009
Our work lieves are often filled with what can... < view article > |
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What Are You Listening For?
- June/July 2009
Two friends were in downtown Manhattan...
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Window Wisdom
- April/May 2009
A young couple moves into...< view article > |
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What The Classified Ad Says and What It Really Means
- April/May 2009
Word processing skills essential... < view article > |
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Five More Minutes
- February/March 2009
While at the park one day, a woman sat down... < view article > |
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Blessings In Stone
- October/November 2008
Two friends were walking through the desert...
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When It Pays To Replace
- October/November 2008
Sometimes it's hard to know when a broken device or appliance is worth the money to repair...
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Which Day Are You Living?
- August/September 2008
There are two days in every week... < view article > |
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No Pedal To The Medal
- August/September 2008
Aggressive driving costs you... < view article > |
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Quotes
- June/July 2008
Failure is the condiment... < view article > |
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Facts on Figures
- June/July 2008
There are 3 billion women who don't look like supermodels and only eight who do. < view article > |
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Steve Unveils Exclusive "Top 33 Club"!!
- February/March 2008
As you know, it has always been my goal...
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Daylight Saving's Dual Purpose
- February/March 2008
Daylight Saving Time begins... < view article > |
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You Are Priceless
- October/November 2007
A well-known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $20 bill. < view article > |
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What Can't You Live Without?
- October/November 2007
Can you imagine your life without a computer?
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How To Make Your Morning Better
- October/November 2007
If you grab a doughnut and dash out of the house in the morning... < view article > |
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Habits That Defeat Diets
- August/September 2007
Trying to lose weight and live a healthier life?
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Quotes
- August/September 2007
Nobody who gave his best ever regretted it.
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How To Get Your Career On Track
- February/March 2007
If you're finding it hard to get your career moving in the right direction... < view article > |
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How Do You Set Priorities?
- August/September 2006
In our busy world, it's so easy to get caught up in the details and forget what's really important.
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Is Your Identity Safe?
- June/July 2006
Summertime is travel time for many people - and traveling sometimes makes us vulnerable to the theft of our wallets and purses.
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Could You Dare To Be A Kid Again?
- June/July 2005
There’s nothing like a perfect summer day to remind me of other perfect summer days - those endless summer days of childhood.
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Lessons From The Story of Noah's Ark
- February/March 2005
Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark.
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Are You Managing Time or Is Time Managing You?
- August/September 2004
Some people feel time management "takes too much time". Here are a few time management tips.
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Accident-Proof
Your Driving!
- February/March
2003
Falling snow, freezing
rain, ice… who doesn’t worry about winter driving? And with good reason:
statistics show that car accidents are the leading cause of injuries
during winter. <
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Summer
Outdoor Strategies
- June/July
2002
You'll have it
made in the shade with our get-set-for-summer strategy. Use these
tips to take full advantage of all the outdoor activities that beckon
when the hot season arrives. <
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Packing for a smooth move
- August/September 2001
Moving house can be a harrowing experience...
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Surprise! The sun can be good for you
- August/September 2001
Health experts have given sunshine a bad reputation...
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Beat These Vacation Wreckers
- June/July 2001
Surveys show a whopping 63% of us fall ill on vacation... < view article >
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Warning: Stress can cause accidents
- April/May 2001
Kay Walsh was driving to work the other day when another driver cut her off to get... < view article > |
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Money
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How To Control Your Debts
- February/March 2009
If you feel you have a debt problem...
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Are You A "Mystery Spender"?
- June/July 2008
If you can't account for every dollar you spend, take solace... < view article >
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The 3 Words That Can Save You Thousands
- October/November 2002
Ever wonder where your money goes - and wish there was a painless way to keep more of it? There is, thanks to a discovery by money experts. "You'll spend smarter and less if you think of three magic words before you buy anything," says economist Robert Frank. < view article > |
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How Not To Spend Money
- June/July 2001
There's nothing like a nutrition label to make you think twice about throwing a package of Twinkies into the cart. Unfortunately, not everything we buy comes with that kind of label. < view article >
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Parenting Tips
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What Are The Costs - and Rewards
of Being A Parent?
- June/July 2004
Studies show that a middle-income family will spend $160,140 to raise a child to 18 years old. Is it worth it? How do children stack up as a "return on investment"? < view article > |
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Teach kids to LOVE SCHOOL (Part 2)
- October/November 2002
There are five steps to help set up a successful school year for your child. In the last newsletter step 1 & 2 were explained < view article > |
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Teach kids to LOVE SCHOOL
- August/September 2002
Last fall, Jill Goodwin was worried about how her son, Danny, then 5, would react to kindergarten. "Preschool was fun, but he was going to be in a larger school with more children and fewer adults in the classroom, plus we had a brand-new baby in the house," says the Torance, California, mother of three children, ages 6,3, and 1. < view article > |
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Is Your Computer Making You –
or Your Kids – Sick?
- April/May 2002
The latest statistics show that 45 million of us use the computer at work and have one at home as well.
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