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How To Make Your House More Green

Did you know that recycling one glass bottle can help save electricity that can power a 100 watt bulb for four hours? Yes, being earth friendly doesn’t mean you have to spend thousands of dollars on greener home solutions. It involves opting for more energy efficient means to meet your daily requirements. However, if you [...]

Walking to Kick Cancer’s…Butt

I’m not cussing any more…I’m not cussing any less either. HAHAHAHAHAHA Couldn’t resist that old joke. I also, for the life of me, couldn’t put “A*S” in the title of this post. But that is what we’re doing, folks! Portland to Coast is in 9 days, and I will be walking 12+ total miles for [...]

Target – $5 Off Backpack With Quaker Deal

That headline makes it sound like you can get $5 off a backpack with a Quaker attached. No offense to Quakers out there, my bad. Really, though, Target is offering a deal where you can get $5 off a backpack with the purchase of four Quaker products. Word on the street is that this deal [...]

Staples Teacher Appreciation Events

Staples is having a Teacher Appreciation Event! The date of the event nearest you depends on the city you live in (for Portland, mark your calendars for 8/17) – find your Staples Teacher Appreciation Event here. If you go, you get a FREE shopping bag plus 20% back in Staples Rewards® on everything you can [...]

Mental Health Care in America

Mental Health in America though controversial at times, is often left on the back burner when discussing the most important issues in the United States. It seems as though people separate mental health from healthcare area altogether. It sometimes takes something devastating to occur to spark the continuing debate of the availability ofmental health careand [...]

PTC Walk Dedicated To…

I went to the Lady Parts Doctor last week for the annual crotch fun fest and test to make sure I don’t have the beginnings of cancer. Each year, I am more and more aware that this appointment is both a luxury and a privilege even as I require a pint of Ben and Jerry’s [...]

How To Create A Learning Space At Home For Your Kids

As your child grows from wanting to play with toys to getting into the habit of doing their homework, it may be easy for parents to forget that children need a place to learn. Having a designated space that is conducive to learning can mean the difference between fighting with your child to complete their [...]

Flasks of Weed

I love it when people send me stuff – it’s so awesome! One of my lovely writing friends sent me this photo from her summer travels. Soon, I will need to start a Flasks of the World website. If you’ve ever been to Weed, California, then you know how wonderfully metropolitan it is. When beginning [...]

Cinemark Free Small Popcorn With Drink Purchase

Now, you DO have to buy a specific kind of drink, which includeBottled Water, FUZE, or Vitaminwater, but you get a free small popcorn at Cinemark. This offer expires 8/14/13. ‘Like’ them to print coupon or display coupon on your smart phone at concession stand when ordering. Offer valid at Cinemark, Century Theaters, CineArts & [...]

Alcohol And Teens – Lessons Parents Should Teach Their Teens

There will always come a time when our teens will try alcohol. There are parties they will go to, and at some of these parties, alcohol will be served. When they go to college, the temptation to try alcohol will increase. Because we will not always be there to watch over their activities, who can [...]