Shopping for a new home in Atlanta, Georgia, can be complicated. You’ll have to balance the features you want with your personal economy and the housing market in specific Atlanta neighborhoods. When you’ll own a house for years, it’s hard to predict how this huge investment will fare over the course of your life. Though no specific formula exists for getting a good deal on a house, the right knowledge will help you prepare for the process. What Do You Want Your Deal to Be? Something that one person considers a good deal someone else might see as a nightmare. If you have little to no home improvement skills, the…
4 Ways on How to Help Your Child Fulfill Their Potential
Every parent wants their child to work hard and do well when they are getting their education. It’s something that is always easier said than done though. Luckily, there are things you can do to support them and help them fulfill their potential. Monitor Their Progress at School The most basic thing you need to do is monitor your child’s progress at school. If you don’t do this, you won’t be able to know how you can help them. Whenever they have a school report, make sure you read it in detail. And then you should discuss the report with your child and make a plan going forward. You should…
5 Tips for Teaching Kids About Saving Money
If there is something we want to pass onto our kids, it would be to teach our kids about saving money. Saving money is an essential part of life, yet so many people do not even know the basics of it. Saving money is actually something most adults struggle with. Check out these tips for teaching kids about saving money. Work for Their Own Money When it comes down to it, kids should be able to work for their own money. When you hand them over money, you are not really teaching them anything valuable. It would be wise to help your children work hard for their own money, in…
Educate Ourselves and Teens About Drugs and Alcohol
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of National Institute on Drug Abuse for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ Back in my day, when I heard the word “bath salts” it would make me think of something you add to the bathtub. Times have changed so much and bath salts have taken on a new meaning and unfortunately it’s not a good thing. According to DrugAbuse.gov, bath salts are usually white or brown crystal-like powder and are sold in small plastic or foil packages labeled “Not for Human Consumption.” Not only are bath salts an issue in the drug world, but so…
Emergency Items That Everyone Should Have In Their Cars
You never know what you are going to face when you are traveling in your car. Being prepared as much as possible could be the difference between life and death! Dramatic right? When it comes to your safety and the safety and well-being of your loved ones, it pays to be as prepared as possible. There will be times when you are stranded in the middle of nowhere, without help or mobile service, and you will be eternally grateful you read this advice! Don’t be worried about where you will keep all of this either, most things will fit comfortably into a safe and secure box in the trunk of…
Educate Yourself About Hearing Loss Before It’s Too Late
Do you know that nearly 36 million Americans have reported they lost their hearing? I know; that’s an astounding number, and it’s the third most health problems in the United States, which is staggering also. There are many factors as to why people are losing their hearing from age; genetics and illness could contribute to those issues. One of the most common reasons people lose hearing has been noise. If you’re continuously listening to deafening sounds, whether it’s at your job, listening to loud music in the car or having the volume turned up in your headphones you could suffer from sort of hearing loss. Some lines of work have…
4 Tips on How to Make Your Home Green
“Green living” seem to be the buzz words on everyone’s lips. Don’t be put off by the hype! There are lots of benefits to giving your home an eco-friendly make over. Here are four simple tips to make your home green. 1. Energy Saving Saving isn’t just for super heroes! There are everyday ways to help save on your energy bills. Switching off appliances, choosing energy efficient appliances and switching to energy efficient light bulbs are all simple ways to save energy. Want to save even more? Solar panels are a great long term investment when it comes to saving on your power bills. Experts in the field, like the…
Grab Box Tops from Your Favorite Meals at Walmart
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of General Mills®. The opinions and text are all mine Are you looking for ways to help the school your kids attend? There are several programs out there for you to take part in, you could also volunteer if you have the time, because face it, most teachers would welcome assistance from time to time or get involved with the Box Tops for Education Program. This is a program created by General Mills back in 1996 and since then, it has contributed over $525 million to participating schools. Box Tops are worth $0.10 for your child’s school, and it’s…
Pick Up Box Tops While Shopping at Walmart
This post is sponsored by General Mills, but all opinions are 100% mine. #Sponsored #Ad It’s hard to believe that school is back in session and the summer break is already over. Now it’s time to get back in the swing of things and that means no more all-nighters, late nights with friends outside and time to hit the books. Being this is my youngest daughters last year in elementary school, I’m going to enjoy the last year being the classroom dad and help doing whatever I can to help the kids and the school also. Walmart is literally a one-stop shop for me where I get everything from personal…
The Child-Safe Checklist for Nursery Blinds
We’ve all read the newspaper reports; they are harrowing to say the least. Unfortunately, blinds have been at the center of a lot of concerning stories over the years, with numerous infants being injured or worse due to the cords that are present on these products. It’s meant that the industry really has had to shape-up and change. Companies have had to adapt and release “safer” products, while parents also need to be more aware of the dangers and what can be done to drastically slash the risk of catastrophe occurring again. Fortunately, the industry has done its part and made blinds considerably safer for children. When one considers the…
The Environmental Impact of Cigarettes and Why You Should Properly Dispose of Your Butts even if You Use the Best Cigarette Tubes
People don’t often think about the environmental impact of smoking cigarettes. They believe that the cigarette goes up in smoke anyway, so there is no waste product. The problem is, however, that most cigarettes, even those made with the best cigarette tubes, leave butts. It is believed that most of the world’s litter is actually made up of cigarette butts, which is a worrying statistic. Many of these butts end up rolling and flying into waterways and streams, where they cause untold damage to plants and wildlife. This is why it is so important that, if you smoke, you get rid of butts properly. It will help make the world…
New Car Seat Recommendations and What They Mean for your Family
Car seats for children are a necessary item, both because of the law and the safety hazards children face in cars without one. Each year, though, it seems the laws and recommendations change for what is actually safe for your child. This can lead to quite a bit of confusion for parents, but it can be explained simply. Keep in mind, the following are recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. These are not federal laws, or even state laws. You will need to look into the laws for your state to determine if you are in compliance. These recommendations are what are suggested to keep your children safe while…
Join the Hold No More Movement for Change!!
How many people have spent so much time on hold when calling a company to resolve an issue, get some help and maybe even respond to a missed call? I can honestly say that I have and it’s quite frustrating when you’re on hold or it seems like you have to press a million numbers to get to where you’re going. I’m sure millions of Americans share this same frustration and would like to do something about it or become a part of a solution. Now there’s a #HoldNoMore movement going on and if you’re one of the people that’s fed up with companies treating consumers like crap, and then…
3 Reasons Why Parents Should Use Cell Phone Parental Control Apps
Times are changing and with all the cyber crimes: bullying, fornication and online bullying, it is very important to keep our children safe because teens tend to be negligent and irresponsible in their age. Let’s face it, teens are too smart these days, the old rules of keeping an eye on your children don’t work on them! So what does work on them? Why are cell phone parental control apps, the next big thing to monitor your child? One example of parental monitoring apps is FamilyTime. Many parents opt for this digital way to monitor their child online and offline activities. But for those of you still not satisfied; let’s…
How to Recognize the Signs of Dehydration and What to Do
With the summer heat upon us, it’s easy to get dehydrated before you even know it. If you are out in the sun for even 20 minutes, you can become dehydrated if you don’t take proper precautions. Below are the common- and not so common- symptoms of dehydration, tips on what to do if you or your loved ones become dehydrated, and how to prevent dehydration. Signs: The most common signs of dehydration are as follows- -Increased thirst -Dizziness -Increased heart rate or irregular heart rate -Weakness -Dry mouth -Swollen tongue -Headaches -Confusion -Fainting -Not able to sweat or urinate -Dark colored urine Less commonly known symptoms include- -Dry skin…
Justina Pratt: Saving Lives with Swim Class
Have you had the chance to check out the 1 in 100 million campaign by Kronos where they highlight people who do special things in unrecognized jobs. This month they recognize a young lady by the name of Justina Pratt, who’s a Water Survival Instructor at the YMCA in her area. She works one-on-one with kids ages 6 months to 6 years, and teaches them not only how to swim, but how to survive in case of an emergency until they can be rescued. Seeing how hard it is to teach my teenagers how to swim, I can only imagine how patient she has to be teaching kids at such…
Reasons to Get Your School Involved with Best Buy Education
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free I’ve been a huge fan of Best Buy for years because they offer the best brands, support and have always enjoyed my time there. With my kids becoming older, and since I’ve become more involved in their schools, I’ve gained a greater respect for Best Buy. One of my previous posts, I shared information about the Best Buy Education where they help schools anywhere with the newest technology. If we’re going to preserve the future, it starts with the younger generation, their education is…
Captain Citrus Helps Teach Nutrition
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Florida Department of Citrus for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. As parents, we all want the best for our kids and that includes a healthy lifestyles. Part of that healthy living is that we want them to consume things like fruits, vegetables and stay away from sodas. With school being out and the hot weather, we always keep plenty of fruits and juice around, especially the 100% Florida Orange Juice. It’s something I actually love to drink myself and we all know that the best citrus comes from Florida. When it comes to getting kids to do something…
