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Hurray For Dad’s!

A lot of my opinions and tips come from being a mom and all they have to deal with and accomplish. Mothers are multi-taskers, managers, cooks, personal assistants and much more. As a stay at home Mom who used to work I have respect for both sides of the issue; but that I will address in another post. How about all the hands on dads though? I really feel that they don’t get the recognition they deserve. I decided that if I could do nothing else with this blog then at least Icould provide that. 

My husband is a hands on dad! He was there to rock when the colick got too bad. He’s never shyed away from dirty diapers, even at their worst. He’s been known to become the human jungle gym just to give me some peace. He has creative ways of dealing with issues like potty training and sibling rivalry. Not to mention all the not so dad things he’s done for me when I couldn’t. A trip to the drugstore to buy a breast pump comes to mind. From coaching little league to making time for daddy – daughter dates he is truly a partner in the parenting project.

I’d like to also address those single dads out there. Single moms get a lot of attention from media and the like for all they do to care for there childen. You rarely hear about the sacrifices these dads make to do the same. There are many of you out there that seem not to get noticed for what you do; to you I say Hurray and keep plugging.

Co -parenting is also a situation you don’t hear much about unless it’s what the moms go through. Don’t get me wrong there are a lot of deadbeat dads that don’t step up. There are also the dads who care enough to send the check, show up for visitation and be a part of their kids life. These dad’s could have taken the easy route like a lot have done in the past but didn’t. They need to get the credit they deserve.

So Mom’s take notice of the daddy’s in your life. Thank them for being the great fathers they are. They need to hear it too. Gone is the time when mom cared for the kids and dad only had to bring home the bacon. Dad’s today realize that being involved is crucial to a childs mental and physical well being. The next time dad offers to give you a break, let him. His way may not be the same as yours but trust me it’s probably just as good.

Everything You Need To Know About Online Schooling

I recently started attending college online. While this is a great experience for people who otherwise can not attend, I don’t suggest going into it blindly. I enjoy it immensley but do believe that there are certain aspects that are not made public until you’ve already made a commitment. Here’s some advice for anyone considering taking this step in your life.

There is almost nowhere on the web that doesn’t offer some ad for online education. You see them everywhere asking if you want to advance your career by earning a degree. The choices can be confusing and alarming. Before submitting your information to a school do some research first. If you go blindly into it you will end up being hounded by these schools until you make a decision. Remeber this is still a business. They will do what they can to make sure you sign with them.

Keep your options open while deciding where to go. You need to know what career path you want to take before deciding if a school is right for you. Try to remember that there is more to a successful career then money. You have to like what you do as well. Online institutes tend to market directly to specific professions. Knowing what a school has to offer will help eliminate needing to submit your info to everyone out there.

Online education is a non social environment. You attend classes in a forum setting. There is no verbal instruction. What you learn is from an online book system. You then post assignments to the web in your forum. While there is a chance to make friends it is slim. You are left to your own devices .

This setting may seem inexpensive but in reality it costs more then going to a local tech. school for the same education. The difference can be as much as double. Financial aid is available to help with costs but most is in student loans that you will eventually have to pay back.

The good thing about online education is its convenience. For the busy person looking to further their education but cant schedule their job around school it’s perfect. It’s also great for moms who want education but maybe cant find a way to attend. Everything is accesible and easy to use. You do have to be able to thrive in an environment that is visual as this is how the coursework is done.

Make sure to do your research well. Don’t commit to anything until you do. You also have to make sure that you can stand to work alone as this is a big part of this type of environment. Make sure the school is accredited with the national accreditation board and ask questions. The people that handle your schedule, financial aid and enrollment get paid to help you. They are there for your success. This can be a great oppurtunity for anyone if you know what to expect first.

Walmart exploits rising gas prices

Ok so I first have to say that I personally love commercials. I look forward to superbowl sunday just for this reason. I love ones that make me laugh, that touch my heart and the just plain unique and genius ones. Adverstising is a great outlet for creativity and because most commercials are short they have to be good to make an impression. Good or create an emotion. Either way I have never been as outraged by a commercial as I was by this one.

Walmart projects this by the people for the people concept. It uses lower prices and cheaper merchandise to gain their customers. This has proven to be quite effective considering the fact that walmart tends to drive more revenue and continually puts smaller stores out of business.  I mean where else can you buy a  T.V., Get your oil changed and pick up something for dinner all in one place. As most big families know this convenience tends to become a necessity. They provide a service nobody else has yet to come close too. Good for them!

I in the past have been particulary fond of their commercials. They used to focus on the prices and merchandise and whats related. I cannot recall a time when the focus was off what it needed to be. Everbody knows the happy face and roll-back prices. Quite effective I thought. Evidently this is not working for advertisers anymore. Now they feel the need to exploit rising gas prices to drive customers in.

The country is in a crisis already with gas prices rising well over three dollars a gallon in some places. Why do we need reminding of this? I don’t know anybody who doesn’t wince at filling up or even topping off. With no relief in site and everybody already felling the sting this does not seem a great thing to use as a makreting tool.

I can understand their concept and even appreciate it slightly but it still makes me mad. It’s not like this company really needs to stoop to something like this anyway. In my town Super Walmart has managed to chase every other retailer away while they continue to pop stores up. Seems pretty lucrative a business to me.

If Sam Walton were alive do you think he’d stand for this? He wanted this business to be a family based interest company. Somewhere people could shop for what they needed at decent prices. Exploiting people for what they need was not in my opinion his vision at all. Walmart still has the good prices and occasionally smiling faces. They have taken over the convenience necessity. I am sure they can find other ways to drive their consumers in without having to exploit what has become a painful necessity for all!

Hello world!

Hello world! After what seems like an eternity I am coming back to what used to be me. I’ve spent years changing diapers and kissing boo boos and forgot that I was once a creative and intelligent woman with a voice that needs to be heard! While my viewpoints may have changed from who’s hot to what diaper brands are best I can not keep quiet any longer. I have learned a lot from being a mom and want to share with everyone my unique way of managing a budget , getting the worst stains out of clothes and everything in between. I promise to entertain and enlight and always keep you guessing! Topic suggestions are welcome and feel free to comment!