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Computer Upkeep: For Geeks or Not

May 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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A few steps to keep your computer healthy and running at maximum speed.

Computer upkeep is something many people don’t even think about. After all, as long as my computer is running okay and I can browse the web or play those PC games, who cares what condition it’s in, right? Wrong! The health of your computer not only affects the longevity of the machine, but also plays a part in the speed your programs (and PC in general) run at. I have had this discussion several times lately with family and friends, who are amazed at how long my computer has gone without ... Continue Reading

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Children As Responsible Pet Owners

May 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Cheerful kids and their domestic animals at home.

Caring for the family pet is a great way to teach your children responsibility.

As a parent, responsibility is one of the most important character traits you can ever teach your child. It seems that every parent has a different method of instilling responsible living in their children, many of which are effective. One approach to teaching responsibility, though, is as close as the family pet. Daily Needs: There are several ways that having to take care of a pet can improve the responsibility of children. One of the most important aspects is simply having something ... Continue Reading

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Get Caffeinated: Your Coffee Fix Without A Sip

March 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Fun coffee recipes, including mocha pie, snowy mocha cookies, and cinnamon coffee bars.

One of my favorite beverages is coffee - hot or cold, in a cup or in a cake. Since I love messing around in the kitchen, it was only natural that eventually I combined these 2 loves into fun new recipes. The first time I mixed coffee with baking was when I saw a recipe for a Mocha Pie in a cookbook. It sounded like something our family would enjoy, so I tried it out ... and it instantly became a favorite. Since then I have enjoyed every chance possible to combine coffee and baking. Here are ... Continue Reading

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Travel and Vacation Tips

February 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Ease the stress of planning and taking your next vacation.

As my sister and I prepare for taking a cruise vacation next year, I've discovered several ways to make traveling and vacations a little bit easier. Here are some ways to ease the stress of planning your next vacation. First of all, Plan In Advance I probably go a little overboard on this, but I am a planner. Whether it's the lodging, necessary funds, or even what outfits I need, I like to plan it all out well ahead of time. When our family travels, I have the hotel(s) reserved at least a ... Continue Reading

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