by Doran Roggio
Being a single mother and the sole breadwinner of my household there were small tasks I learned to do that would stretch the dollar and afford my children and I more enjoyment from my earnings. By so doing we were able to eke out a little extra for entertainment.
Here are 6 household tips that can save you money. These small concerns with economizing will afford you some money left in the budget for pleasure in spite of the economic pressures of single parenthood and divorce.
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Even as you read this article, there are many couples living in a transition between married life and getting divorced. Separation can come in many forms and have many intentions. For some it is simply a necessity so they can begin building separate lives while they wait for the divorce process to end. However, other couples view separation as a way of creating space and lessening the tension of a partnership so they can decide whether the marriage is salvageable. When a marriage seems to be falling apart, separation can be a way for a couple to get a more objective view of themselves and the pros and cons of the relationship. Here are some things to remember if you choose to use separation as a transition period that will lead to either reconciliation or divorce:
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A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year-old grandson. The old man’s hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered.
The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather’s shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth. The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess.
“We must do something about Grandfather,” said the son. “I’ve had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor.” So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner.
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By Sophia S.
Magazine publishers offer free year long subscriptions to several of their magazines in order to increase readership or introduce a new magazine. As a freelancer, I was interested in receiving a wide variety of magazines for as little cost as possible in order to study the content. I found several websites that offered the best deal, FREE magazine subscriptions.
I currently have over 40 free magazine subscriptions, 10 digital subscriptions, and I receive offers for more weekly. If you are looking for magazine subscriptions for work, to give as gifts, just because you don’t want to pay, or to get back at the mailman read on.
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by Doran Rggio
The modern bath is more than a place to bathe and groom. Bathrooms have become a retreat from the stresses of the mundane. For many, the bath is the only place one can enjoy a few hours of private time. Baths are now designed with the comforts and therapeutic benefits of a spa.
Luxuriating in the bubble bath with the sensual scent and glow of aromatherapy candles is the new indulgent pastime. Imagine stepping out of the bath onto a soothing, warm tile floor, then reaching up and grabbing a cozy, heated towel from its rack.
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by Sarah H
Bathroom space savers are one of the most useful accessories in the bathroom and no bathroom is complete without one. These storage units really help in maximizing your space and keeping everything you need within reach. They make all your everyday bathroom supplies easily accessible and keep them out of the way to prevent misplacing and accidents. No space is too small for one of these units.
Because these space savers come in all shapes, sizes, colors and styles it will be easy to find a bathroom space saver that suits your décor. And you’d really be surprised how handy these things come in especially when you are working with a small space or a differently shaped area.
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by Doran Roggio
That dreaded job of cleaning the toilet. We all hate doing it, but it has to be done. Having had a cleaning business for 25 years I’ve got it down to a science. With my proven method the nasty task of cleaning the toilet can be mastered efficiently and quickly.
8 Tips for a Shiny, Sanitary, and Pleasant Smelling Toilet
1. Start by spraying the bowl (be sure to get up under the rim), behind the seat and around the bottom with the cleaner of choice. Spray sparingly around the bottom and the back, you do not want to make a huge mess. You just want enough to dampen the soiled area.
An inexpensive and sanitizing cleaner that works great is White Vinegar. There are several good toilet bowl cleaners, however, I have found that the White Vinegar cleans exceptionally well, kills the mold and leaves the toilet fresh smelling. A mix of 50/50 with water is quite efficient. You can spray bowl with full strength if needed.
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by Pam Rooks
How many ‘m’s’ can you find in “Asian lady beetle?” Well, believe it or not, the correct answer is one… but where is it? It’s on their back. On the back of a bug that looks remarkably similar to a lady bug, but isn’t. Not that it’s all so sinister though. These critters, in their usual outdoor habitat are considered beneficial insects because they feed on aphids and scales. However, they may not be regarded quite so warmly by the homeowner who finds he has hundreds or even thousands of them packing themselves away in the cracks of his walls for the winter. Here they enter their diapause cycle, kind of a hibernation phase for insects. The Asian lady beetle is most attracted to brightly painted or southerly-facing walls and if one decides that your home would make a nice winter get-away, it will send out a chemical signal inviting all its friends to come too. Perhaps all the occupants of the house, humans, dogs, cats, fish, gerbils, what have you, and Asian lady beetles could live together in peace and harmony for the winter. The more the merrier, right? That might be just fine if not for the warmer days of winter when these bugs like to get out for a stretch, flying around near lights, staining furniture and walls with a foul-smelling chemical they emit when disturbed and pinching bare human skin (they do not bite.)
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by Doran Roggio
Common And Not So Common Uses For Sharpie® Permanent Markers
Sharpie Permanent Markers are so versatile I wonder how I ever got along with out them. The markers come in a vast array of types, tip sizes and shapes, and assorted colors providing countless uses. The Sharpie marker ink is fade and water resistant and dries quickly. So versatile is this fantastic group of permanent markers, there is practically no project you cannot accomplish.
There are different types of Sharpie Permanent Markers made for specific projects. There is one marker made for labeling cd’s and another family of markers designed for creating flip charts.
One type of Sharpie markers is actually paint markers. You can even get a Sharpie Permanent Marker with a retractable top with no cap to misplace and no mess. There is also the variety of Sharpie highlighters in various colors. Whatever your writing project, there undoubtedly is a Sharpie Permanent Marker that will do the job well.
Many of the Sharpie markers come in a mini size for portability. They can be carried in your pockets or purses. The mini-Sharpies are equipped with a cap ring for attaching to a key chain, golf bag, backpacks, or even attached to a belt loop.
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by Doran Roggio
With the arrival of spring comes the myriad of walkers and runners out to shed those winter pounds and atrophied muscles. As part of that group, I ventured out for a walk this weekend. Once again I was struck with one of my pet peeves, the pedestrian traffic light. Why do these walk lights cause me so much grief?
Reasonably the crossing of a thoroughfare should not be conjuring up that much dread, or so one would think. There are pedestrian traffic lights after all and in theory one only has to push the button and the walk light will stop the traffic and allow one to cross the street safely. At least that is the way it is supposed to work.
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