Did you know about a benefit swim?
I often hear of benefit fun runs-5k runs that raise money for a family in need. This month I found out about a benefit swim. The swim will raise money for a two year old girl with a rare congenital disorder. It is at a local lake where many triathletes train for their outdoor swim. I have been to this lake twice and it is a nice place. I think it is a great idea and I hope they will raise lots of money in the "Swim for Sophia".
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Did You Know About Gas Buddy?
Did you know about Gas Buddy?
I have been using the gasbuddy.com website to find the cheapest gas prices in my area. It is simple to use. Simply log in to the site and type in the zip code or town you want to know gas prices for. It will bring up a list of gas stations, prices and how many hours ago those prices were reported. I have found it very helpful!
I have been using the gasbuddy.com website to find the cheapest gas prices in my area. It is simple to use. Simply log in to the site and type in the zip code or town you want to know gas prices for. It will bring up a list of gas stations, prices and how many hours ago those prices were reported. I have found it very helpful!
Did You Know How to Deal with Obesity?
Did you know how to deal with obesity?
It seems to be such an epidemic these days, starting with young children. I have seen two different shows today (yes, I had the TV on!) dealing with obesity. First, I saw part of a Dr. Oz show in which the question was raised "Is it abuse to raise an obese child?" It was a very emotional and heated discussion.
The other show I saw tonight was The Biggest Loser finale episode. I sometimes have mixed feelings about this show. I think it is good that the contestants are learning to use diet and exercise as the means to become healthy. Many have relied on diet pills like Lipofuze and even surgeries to deal with their obesity. I am glad they are learning what it really takes to become healthy. But that is where I sometimes think it can go overboard. I am not sure how feasible it is to quit your job, your life and train non-stop for nearly half a year. I know that many of these people's lives depend on it, so they make it happen. But for folks at home, training many hours a day is not possible. And we don't have nutritionists and dietitians making our food for us. But my biggest concern about the show is how sometimes I wonder if the winners may lose too much weight than is actually healthy all in the name of winning the money.
At any rate, I do think it is important to deal with obesity and for our society there are a lot of confusing messages for adults and kids alike. I hope that education on health will be a great first stepping stone in dealing with obesity.
It seems to be such an epidemic these days, starting with young children. I have seen two different shows today (yes, I had the TV on!) dealing with obesity. First, I saw part of a Dr. Oz show in which the question was raised "Is it abuse to raise an obese child?" It was a very emotional and heated discussion.
The other show I saw tonight was The Biggest Loser finale episode. I sometimes have mixed feelings about this show. I think it is good that the contestants are learning to use diet and exercise as the means to become healthy. Many have relied on diet pills like Lipofuze and even surgeries to deal with their obesity. I am glad they are learning what it really takes to become healthy. But that is where I sometimes think it can go overboard. I am not sure how feasible it is to quit your job, your life and train non-stop for nearly half a year. I know that many of these people's lives depend on it, so they make it happen. But for folks at home, training many hours a day is not possible. And we don't have nutritionists and dietitians making our food for us. But my biggest concern about the show is how sometimes I wonder if the winners may lose too much weight than is actually healthy all in the name of winning the money.
At any rate, I do think it is important to deal with obesity and for our society there are a lot of confusing messages for adults and kids alike. I hope that education on health will be a great first stepping stone in dealing with obesity.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Did You Know About Infant Sleep Sacks?
Did you know about infant sleep sacks?
After one MESSY incident involving an infant removing her DIRTY diaper upon awaking from a nap, I was informed about "sleep sacks". The little girl's mom told me to leave her in a onesie (which she was not wearing that day) or that she uses a sleep sack at night. The sleep sack is basically a blanket with arm holes and a zipper. It is a way to keep the baby wrapped up, nearly swaddled.
Since I am a proponent of swaddling, and that is how I always put the baby to sleep, I was interested. Especially since she is getting too big to swaddle with her blanket. I tried to figure out a way to use a sleep sack and came up with the idea of using a king size pillow case. I just slip it up over the baby's legs and she is ready for a nap wrapped up so comfy, and yet not too hot. And when she wakes up, she can still get out of the pillow case allowing her to move around as she wakens. It's a kind of home made "sleep sack".
Did You Know About POS Equipment Rental?
Did you know about POS equipment rentals?
CRS offers more than just pos software. The Point of Sale equipment rentals they offer businesses can be a great way to save money during procedures such as physical inventory accounting. The rentals allow your business to save money while using up to the minute technology. Using the affordable and easy to use internationally recognized branded equipment can be an efficient method in getting the job done.
While using the rental scanners you can have your information transferred directly to the POS system. These quality Percon barcode scanners eliminate errors resulting from information keypunched in. There are also receipt and label printers available for rental, allowing you to use quality equipment during busy inventory periods. These can be great when out of warranty printers fail.
CRS offers more than just pos software. The Point of Sale equipment rentals they offer businesses can be a great way to save money during procedures such as physical inventory accounting. The rentals allow your business to save money while using up to the minute technology. Using the affordable and easy to use internationally recognized branded equipment can be an efficient method in getting the job done.
While using the rental scanners you can have your information transferred directly to the POS system. These quality Percon barcode scanners eliminate errors resulting from information keypunched in. There are also receipt and label printers available for rental, allowing you to use quality equipment during busy inventory periods. These can be great when out of warranty printers fail.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Did You Know About Four Man Sand Volleyball Tournament?
Did you know about four man sand volleyball tournament?
Tomorrow is my daughter's first year to coach at the four man sand tourney. It is the girls from her high school each coaching a team of four boys. They do pool play and then elimination for the championship. It has been lots of fun in the past and my daughter is really looking forward to her team's attempt tomorrow.
Tomorrow is my daughter's first year to coach at the four man sand tourney. It is the girls from her high school each coaching a team of four boys. They do pool play and then elimination for the championship. It has been lots of fun in the past and my daughter is really looking forward to her team's attempt tomorrow.
Did You Know About Wedding Shower Gifts?
Did you know about wedding shower gifts?
I've been getting some wedding shower gifts. I like when I stumble upon a good deal and can stock up and have the gifts on hand, ready to give. The last shower gift I had to get though had to be shipped and I decided to go ahead and buy from the registry and have it shipped from there instead of going through trying to find a box and take it to the post office. And since it was for my husband's cousin and his bride to be, I was happy to find something sensible. I am so glad it wasn't a lingerie shower-buying sexy corsets would be a bit embarrassing since I've never met her!
I've been getting some wedding shower gifts. I like when I stumble upon a good deal and can stock up and have the gifts on hand, ready to give. The last shower gift I had to get though had to be shipped and I decided to go ahead and buy from the registry and have it shipped from there instead of going through trying to find a box and take it to the post office. And since it was for my husband's cousin and his bride to be, I was happy to find something sensible. I am so glad it wasn't a lingerie shower-buying sexy corsets would be a bit embarrassing since I've never met her!
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