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November 22nd, 2008 -- Posted in Misc |
Deciding which vehicle to purchase on a car lot is a very difficult decision. The most important thing to consider is the monthly payment and how much money you have as a down payment. Then there is the tag and insurance for the vehicle. My last vehicle was a SUV. I really liked my SUV because it had plenty of room in it. This was important because my daughter was small and I use to take her bicycle with us a lot. We use to enjoy going to park together for bicycle rides. It was very easy to put all her stuff in the back of the SUV. The space inside the SUV is something I miss a lot. It’s nice to have them to travel also. The Ford Expedition is a nice SUV. It has a lot more space inside then my old SUV. The amounts of functions inside the ford expedition are very nice. The leather interior is kid friendly which makes for easy clean up. This SUV really has a lot of great features. When I had my SUV I liked being able to see over the other cars in front of me. This was really helpful when I was stuck in a traffic jam on the way home. I really miss having a vehicle that had plenty of space inside for traveling.
November 20th, 2008 -- Posted in Misc |
Trying to stay warm with a chronic illness is not an easy thing to do. I find it easiest to stay warm by wearing layers, but even then I can not stay warm. I have been pretty experimental about trying to stay warm. I spend a lot of times under a blanket or 2 blankets. In the future I may have to purchase new floors. My carpet and linoleum floors have seen better days. When I get floors I plan on getting wooden floors through out my home. I may get radiant floor heat for under my wooden floors. It will be a while before I can buy new floors for my home. Having heated floors would really be nice when I get out of the bath tub and get up in the morning. My feet would not be as cold. radiant floor heating help save money on the electric bill because warm air rises. Now you can install radiant heat by yourself with easy to install floors. I wish I could have these kinds of floors this year, but I can not afford these types of floors. You can easily install these floors under wood, laminate, and tile floors. I don’t like winter so these floors would really help me.
November 20th, 2008 -- Posted in Misc |
Feeling beautiful while living with a chronic illness is very difficult. It’s hard enough some days just pulling myself out of the bed. I know some days I have all intention on putting on a little make up, but forget to put it on. I went a whole week putting on my make up and that was a real feat. Dealing with depression makes it difficult to feel beautiful. I can only wear certain brands of make up. Finding your inner Youthology helps you feel younger and look younger. Checking out the reviews of different make up helps you decide which kind of make up to wear. You can look at the brands you like and decide which make up you can afford. I know I try to stay with natural make ups. Everyone has their own choice on what kind of make up to wear.
November 14th, 2008 -- Posted in Misc |
When my daughter was a toddler I had to purchase health insurance for her. She has asthma and ear problems so I had to pay extra for her health insurance. It was important to have insurance because she was sick all the time. I spent many sleepless nights sitting up with her when she was sick. It was enough being a young mother without having a sick child. I shopped around for a long time trying to find health insurance. A lot of plans were too expensive for my budget. It would have been nice to have the internet so that I could shop around for health insurance. I had to call around for quotes to many different insurance companies. At Kaiser health Insurance company you can apply for insurance online and get quotes. They have insurance plans for California and Georgia. It’s easy to apply and it saves time from having to call on the phone to an agent. They have a toll free number so you can call if you have any questions. The website is easy to navigate and has an in depth frequently asked questions section. I know this would have made my life easier buying health insurance. If you have health insurance it can save you possibly thousands of dollars
November 9th, 2008 -- Posted in Misc |
Taking CPR classes was part of my Certified Nursing Assistant classes. I was really nervous the first time I took the classes. Our CPR classes were for adult, children, and infant CPR. The CPR class is different depending on who needs the CPR. I think it’s very important that everyone who can take CPR classes does. Now you can take CPR classes for pets too. Some years they change how to do the CPR. I was watching on TV that they have a way to do CPR without doing the mouth to mouth resuscitation. Now you can take ACLS Online instead of going somewhere else to take classes. This makes it easier for someone who is busy, but wants to take the class. You can even train to teach other people CPR. I have been in the situation of having to help when someone has gone into a code blue. That is when someone needs to have CPR because they have stopped breathing and their heart has stopped. If someone has just stopped breathing you give them rescue breaths. It can be pretty overwhelming doing CPR. The most important thing is to stay calm and this easier said then done. You can get your acls certification online in your home. This makes it possible for most people to learn CPR.
November 4th, 2008 -- Posted in Misc |
When my car insurance policy comes up for renewal I am going to call around for Car Insurance quotes. Finding an insurance company that offers enough insurance coverage is important for me. I don’t like to be caught without enough accident protection. In the past I’ve been in two auto accidents so it makes you cautious about my insurance coverage. I don’t like a deductible that’s too high that I can’t afford it. So I opt for a higher premium in exchange for a lower deductible. It just works better for my situation. In the future, I want to purchase a van because they would be easier for me to transport my wheelchair around. One of the first things I will do before I purchase a new van is get a quote for Van Insurance. I don’t want to get stuck with a car I can’t afford to insure.
November 1st, 2008 -- Posted in Misc |
Living with Lupus makes you look for ways to improve your quality of life. Lupus increases your risk of heart disease. Nuts have been shown to have many health benefits. They are a healthy snack instead of grabbing a bag of chips or cookies. There have been studies that show the many benefits of nuts. It’s an easy way to find a snack that’s high in protein. It’s a nice snack for those times when you get the munchies from side effects of medications. Instead of giving someone a box of cookies purchases them a nut gifts . I know I get the munchies late in the evening. It’s interesting how some foods are shown to help with medical conditions. When I buy pistachio nuts I can’t get enough of them. They usually don’t last long in my house.
November 1st, 2008 -- Posted in Misc |
A week ago I had to purchase printer ink again. Since I started homeschooling my daughter we go through more ink. My printer is a Brother so I have to purchase multiple ink cartridges. I have 4 ink cartridges for my printer so it can be a pain buying them, but in the end it saves me a few bucks. I have been looking for a way to save money on the ink cartridges. We use a lot of black ink, so you guessed it I have to purchase more of that ink. Trying to save a few bucks on ink is difficult for me. In my area there is only one place to purchase the ink. So I’m always looking for a place to save money on ink online. My other printer uses HP Printer Ink, but I use the brother more often. The HP doesn’t have a flat scanner so I can scan images. In this economy it’s important to find ways to save money. I’ve learned to be a big time comparison shopper since having to pinch so many pennies. One thing I can’t go without is ink for my printer because it would cost me more money to print at the local office supply store. I don’t have the energy to go there either. The energy I do have can be better used then waiting for a copy machine to work. So I’ve decided to check out some places online to purchase my ink cartridges next time.
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