Kitchen Tip: Can, Freeze & Preserve

How to Can, Freeze, Dry and Preserve Any Fruit or Vegetable at Home

View information here
http://www.pickyourown.org/allaboutcanning.htm#Jams

Free Reverse 1800# Look Up Directory

FREE REVERSE PHONE NUMBER LOOKUP database built by YOU, its users. Our strength is in our numbers - by sharing pieces of information each of us has we are putting together a free and public phone number directory with information no other service can provide.

View site and add your own entries here
http://800notes.com

Annual Pass for Parks and Recreation Areas

Consider buying an Annual Pass if you enjoy visiting America's beautiful national parks and recreation areas.

The $80 pass entitles the pass owner and accompanying passengers (or up to four adults at sites where per-person fees are charged) admittance to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas. Learn more about where you can use the pass and what it covers.

Other kinds of passes include:
Senior Pass -- $10 lifetime pass for U.S. citizens who are 62 years and older
Access Pass -- Free lifetime pass for permanently disabled U.S. citizens
Volunteer Pass -- Annual Pass awarded to volunteers who contribute 500 or more hours

View more details here
http://store.usgs.gov/pass/index.html

New Digital Spam: How Bad Guys Try to Trick You; How to Avoid the Traps

'The latest forms of digital spam include clickjacking, junk apps, bad QR codes, and much more. Here's what you can do to stay safe.'

View information here
http://www.pcworld.com/article/249300/new_digital_spam_how_bad_guys_try_to_trick_you_how_to_avoid_the_traps.html

Programs for Schools to Raise Funds

Box Tops for Education
http://www.boxtops4education.com

Campbell's Labels for Education
http://www.labelsforeducation.com

Cool School Cafe
http://www.donorschoose.org/homepage/main.html?zone=0

Donors Choose
http://www.donorschoose.org/homepage/main.html?zone=0

Escrip
http://backtoschools.escrip.com

Fast Fixin Home Team School Rewards Program
http://www.fastfixin.com/home_team.php?section=5&catid=5

Funding Factory
http://www.fundingfactory.com

Harris Teeter's Together in Education program good in NC, SC, TN, VA, FL, GA, MD, and Washington DC
http://www.harristeeter.com/default.aspx?pageId=172

Ingels Tools for Schools
http://www.inglestoolsforschools.com/index.asp

Kemp's Nickels for Schools Program
http://www.kemps.com/Promo/Default.aspx?id=139

Kohl's Cares for Kids - fundraising program
http://www.kohlscorporation.com/AboutKohls/AboutKohls01.htm

Office Depot 5% Back to Schools Program
http://www.community.officedepot.com/local.asp#hks

Target 'Take Charge of Education'
http://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-005171

Tyson Project A+
http://www.tyson.com/projectaplus

Using Coupons and Saving Money on Groceries (6 Part Series)

Part 1: Don't Be a Brand Snob
http://www.thoughtsofthatmom.com/2010/08/sos-mom-saver-using-coupons-part-1.html

Part 2: Know the Coupon Policy at Your Stores
http://www.thoughtsofthatmom.com/2010/09/sos-mom-saver-using-coupons-part-2.html

Part 3: What If I Have a Problem?
http://www.thoughtsofthatmom.com/2011/01/using-coupons-and-saving-money-on.html

Part 4: Store Cards
http://www.thoughtsofthatmom.com/2011/01/using-coupons-saving-money-on-groceries.html

Part 5: Where Do I Find Coupons?
http://www.thoughtsofthatmom.com/2011/01/using-coupons-saving-money-on-groceries_12.html

Part 6: Price Matching
http://www.thoughtsofthatmom.com/2011/03/sos-mom-saver-using-coupons-and-saving.html

Find Your Local Public Library

It's National Library Week. Public libraries have free books, movies, classes, and other resources for your family.

View directory search here
https://harvester.census.gov/imls/search/index.asp

8 Things Parents Should Know About Bully

by Dave Banks

The much-talked about, oft-debated documentary looks at the problem of bullying in schools from the perspective of five kids and their families, mostly from small towns. Two of the families included have lost children to suicide as a result of bullying. The stories are powerful and not only look at the problem through the victims’ eyes, but also offer some solutions for how society should deal with bullying. The film opened in New York and Los Angeles a couple of weeks ago and opened in 50 additional cities yesterday.

Read more information here
http://m.wired.com/geekdad/2012/04/bully-movie-2

Know Your Disability Insurance Options To Protect Your Family

Disability insurance provides income for you and your family in the case you are unable to work because of illness or injury. Although many people think it is unlikely something will happen to them, loss of income can lead to bankruptcy, home foreclosure and other financial troubles.

Read more and view guide here
http://blog.usa.gov/post/22721374680/know-your-disability-insurance-options-to-protect-your

These 15 tips can help your kid be 'terrific'

By John Rosemond / Family Columnist

If the frequency of my own sightings is any indication, those “My Child Is a Terrific Kid!” bumper stickers are fast becoming ubiquitous.

Curious, I did some investigating and discovered that Terrific Kids is a school-based character-building program sponsored by Kiwanis. “Terrific” is an acronym that stands for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.

Read his article here
http://www.thetimesnews.com/articles/own-54152-sightings-frequency.html

Cut Cost, Not Quality: How to Afford Better Food

by Tabitha Alterman

There’s growing evidence that industrial food just ain’t what it oughta be. Lucky for us, the path to super-nutritious food at affordable prices offers many entry points. We’ll pilot you through the diverse options in this guide to shopping smart and eating better food.

Read article here
http://www.motherearthnews.com/real-food/how-to-afford-better-food-zm0z11zalt.aspx

7 Online Scams and How To Avoid Them

by Max Alexander

Swindlers may be following your every tweet and post, looking for a chance to fleece you. Here's how to confound seven fast-growing cons.

Read article here
http://www.rd.com/money/7-online-scams-and-how-to-avoid-them

Parenting Teens 2010: 5 Part Series

by Sue Scheff

Part 1 - Spending Time with your teens
http://www.examiner.com/parenting-teens-in-fort-lauderdale/parenting-teens-2010-what-is-your-new-year-s-resolution-as-a-parent-part-1

Part 2 - Create a family Blog for you and your teens
http://www.examiner.com/parenting-teens-in-fort-lauderdale/parenting-teens-2010-new-year-s-resolutions-part-2

Part 3 - Steps you can take to monitor your child's online
http://www.examiner.com/parenting-teens-in-fort-lauderdale/parenting-teens-2010-new-year-s-resolution-part-3

Part 4 - Books, resources and services to educate parents online
http://www.examiner.com/parenting-teens-in-fort-lauderdale/parenting-teens-2010-new-year-s-resolution-part-4

Part 5 - T.A.L.K. - Learn to communicate with your kids/teens both online and off!
http://www.examiner.com/parenting-teens-in-fort-lauderdale/parenting-teens-2010-new-years-resolution-part-5

National Incentive Reading Program

Read more here
http://www.bookitbeginners.com

Donate Your Iphones & Gift Books for kids

When you donate your device, The I AM Foundation will gift a set of children’s books to a classroom, school or organization.

Read for more details here
http://iamfoundation.wordpress.com/2011/06/23/donate-your-iphone-and-gift-books-to-kids