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Cate on Monday, July 26th, 2010 |
1 CommentI recently had my hard drive crash. I don’t mean that Windows decided to be bitchy and make me reinstall it. No, I mean that my hard drive, spinning away quietly at it’s ungodly speeds, suddenly emitted a scratching, screeching sound which could only be described as sickening, and immediately wiped out vast swathes of [...]
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Cate on Monday, July 26th, 2010 |
2 CommentsComputers have come a long way since the era of DOS and the old full size 5 1/4″ floppy disks. Looking back, that Apple computer I typed a paper on back in the 8th grade seems so primitive. A black screen with green characters and the only thing it was connected to was the electrical [...]
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Guest on Friday, June 18th, 2010 |
2 CommentsIt’s that time of the year again. The time when you realize that your membership to the gym just expired and you only made it there twice in the last year. Then you look around your house to see that you are currently using your stepper as a coat rack and your treadmill is growing [...]
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Guest on Friday, June 18th, 2010 |
5 CommentsI have been collecting charm links for years. It started when I was in 6th grade. Like many other 6th grade girls, I just couldn’t get enough of charm links, or anything else that sparkled for that matter. I had a tiny little harmonica that actually played three notes of music, a half dozen fluorescent [...]
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Cate on Thursday, June 17th, 2010 |
5 CommentsIf the water coming into your house doesn’t taste appealing to you, there are plenty of types of water filters that you can use in your home to help. The type of filtration system you look into should depend on your particular situation and preferences. If you feel your water is good enough water for [...]
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Guest on Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 |
6 CommentsAcid reflux is most commonly known as heartburn. It can occur occasionally or be persistent, during the day or night, causing great physical discomfort for the person suffering from it. Mild cases can be treated with over the counter remedies, such as antacid preparations, and a change in diet. Severe cases such as GERD (gastro [...]
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Guest on Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 |
5 CommentsWe all remember how awkward our high school years were… First, there was the whole identity crisis thing that we all went through. Next there was that urgent desire to fit in, only you weren’t to sure how to do it. Yep, those were indeed the “good old days.” NOT! The only good thing is [...]
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Cate on Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 |
3 CommentsLosing weight is a subject that many people want information on these days, but they often have no idea how to go about it. Most people have easy access to The Internet these days. Most of us are connected to the Internet in our homes, as well as at work, school, or the library. Quite a [...]
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Cate on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 |
3 CommentsWe all want to live an earth friendly life. It becomes clearer each and every day that we must make a commitment to changing our habits to be more environmentally friendly. There are simple little things that we can do without changing our everyday routines very much that can make a huge difference in being [...]
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Guest on Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 |
5 CommentsThe French coffee ritual says much of the delightful French culture! Experience it! Americans love their morning cup of Java, as do the French. However, that’s where the similarity ends. Americans tend to grab that cup and gulp it down as they open their eyes. Another cup is poured as you dash out the door. [...]
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Guest on Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 |
7 CommentsTaking up a new sport is an exciting prospect but everyone needs help in learning and improving. In the world of golf, there are some excellent beginner golf lessons available. There is nothing better than to learn from the professionals and tuition can be incorporated into a vacation for all the family. Everyone can learn [...]
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Cate on Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 |
8 CommentsDue to its many benefits, many parents are choosing homeschooling for their children. Homeschooling allows for a more flexible educational experience, and curriculum can be easily tailored to your child’s individual needs. As the costs of private schools continue to rise, homeschooling becomes a viable economic decision as well. When you decide to homeschool your [...]
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Guest on Monday, May 31st, 2010 |
7 CommentsAs you know, school house teachers prepare for their career path through many hours of course work, methodology classes, and student teaching before they begin teaching school. So how in the world could a parent without such training and preparations expect to be able to successfully home school their children? As someone who has accomplished [...]
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Guest on Sunday, May 30th, 2010 |
31 CommentsIt seems that everything is going wireless these days. Though this is very convenient, it does bring up some issues about safety and security of personal information. Some like to break into wireless networks in order to get information that may allow an identity to be stolen or to simply drain someone of all of [...]
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Guest on Saturday, May 29th, 2010 |
20 CommentsAt a recent homeschool convention, I had the opportunity to speak to many moms about ways to think “Outside the Books”, when it comes to our homeschooling. I wasn’t advocating never using textbooks or changing programs, but rather, helping them see that there are many ways to “show what you know”. It is also important [...]
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Cate on Saturday, May 29th, 2010 |
2 CommentsOne of the crucial components of attachment parenting is the family bed. This makes reference to the sharing of sleeping space among family members, and particularly denotes a mother being physically close to her newborn throughout the night. “Co-sleeping” refers to sleeping near one’s baby or child, as well as can simply mean sleeping in [...]
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Guest on Saturday, May 29th, 2010 |
1 CommentHomeschooling has many benefits for a child’s education. One of the most obvious is that it allows you, the parent, to tailor a specific education geared towards your child’s particular needs. It also allows you to teach in a style that suits your child — as we all know, different people learn better in different [...]
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Cate on Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 |
2 CommentsMeditation is a wonderful way to calm down and relax after a stressful day. Most meditation in its’ most basic form is simply focusing on an item, and deep breathing, while sitting in an upright position. A focus object is used to help keep your mind from wandering. These simple actions often combined with music [...]
