Hospital Compare Site(s)

US Dept of Health & Human Services
http://hospitalcompare.hhs.gov/hospital-search.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

Why Not the Best, Compare Site
http://whynotthebest.org

Know Your Rights! | Electronic Frontier Foundation

Your computer, your phone, and your other digital devices hold vast amounts of personal information about you and your family. But how does this work in the real world?...

Read information here
https://www.eff.org/wp/know-your-rights

What You Need to Know for Your 2011 Tax Filing and What’s New for 2012

by Bonnie Lee, Fox Business

Tax season is here again! While the filing deadline might be a couple of months away, this month you will receive all required third-party reporting documents...Note that the due date for filing this year is April 17. If a tax due date falls on a weekend or a holiday, the next business day becomes the due date.

Read information here
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/what-you-need-to-know-for-your-2011-tax-filing-and-what%E2%80%99s-new-for-2012.html

7 Smart Steps Every New Homeowner Should Take

by Amy Fontinelle

Turning the key in a lock that no landlord has access to, reading in a hammock in your own backyard and painting your dining room bright red - what could be more exciting than making the leap from renter to first-time homeowner? Getting swept up in all the excitement is a wonderful feeling, but some first-time homeowners lose their heads and make mistakes that can jeopardize everything they've worked so hard to earn.

Read post here
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/7-Smart-Steps-Every-New-investopedia-843490394.html?x=0

38 Money Saving Myths

Some myths began because people can make money off of them. Others are simply old-wives tales that have been handed down over generations and are based on out-of-date information. From gas additives to "more expensive means better," we've been brainwashed to believe these non-factoids. Well we're busting these inaccuracies right here and now. Read on for 38 money-saving myths that simply aren't true.

Read list here
http://www.freeshipping.org/blog/busted-38-money-saving-myths

8 Everyday Products You Can Use in Original Ways

by Lyndsie

"...Rather than letting household items go to waste, you should make use of them in any way you can. To get started, check out these everyday products you can use in original ways!"

Read her ideas here
http://allwomenstalk.com/8-everyday-products-you-can-use-in-original-ways

30 Ways to Get Your Kid to Play Outside

These tips from the National Wildlife Federation's Be Out There campaign will help families get a daily dose of nature—to improve children’s physical, mental and emotional well-being.

Read more here
http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/play-outside-47060105#ixzz1f1a9PBJI

Fun Free Things for Kids!

This is a free downloadable offer!

http://www.freethingsforkids.com

Five Fire Safety Tips for People with Pets (ASPCA)

"...As part of National Preparedness Month, we suggest you take a minute to pet proof your home against potential fire hazards.."

Read tips here
http://www.aspca.org/Blog/five-fire-safety-tips-for-people-with-pets.aspx

Consumer & Commerce Resources

Consumer Action
State, County, and City Government Consumer Protection Offices City, county and state consumer protection offices provide consumers with important services. They mediate complaints, conduct investigations, prosecute offenders of consumer laws, license and regulate a variety of professionals, promote strong consumer protection legislation, provide educational materials and advocate in the consumer interest.
http://www.consumeraction.gov

Consumer Complaints
If you every have a bad experience with a company, or you simply want to find out if someone else has had a bad experience with a company.
http://www.complaints.com

Consumer Information Center
http://www.savvyconsumer.org

Consumer World
Links to almost every consumer agency you can think of throughout the world including the Attorney General offices for each state.
http://www.consumerworld.org/pages/agencies.htm

Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Consumer Alert (202) 326-3137
Consumer Line (877) FTC-HELP
http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/consumer.htm

FTC Consumer Complaint Dept
http://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov

Free Christain Debt Publications
http://dci-services.com/dbthome.asp?FID=2&Aff=3450&SID=CD14544

United States Consumer Gateway
The U.S. Consumer Gateway -- "consumer.gov" -- is a "one-stop" link to a broad range of federal information resources available online.
http://www.consumer.gov

US Dept of Commerce
http://www.commerce.gov

US Safety Product Commission
http://www.cpsc.gov

Website for Consumers
http://www.measuredup.com

Quick Tips: Protecting Children from Internet Predators

Predators 101: Rules of Engagement
Copyright 2009, Enough is Enough

THIS is a PDF download.....click here
http://tinyurl.com/ylfxjgg

Parents Bill of Rights (Back to school)

"....As we begin a new school year, the first thing to remember is that you need not be shy when it comes to advocating for your children. It is your right and your responsibility. You know better than anyone that this is your child’s only chance to experience kindergarten or sixth grade or 12^th grade. You want your child to have the best possible experience in that particular grade despite budget woes, logistical problems, or personnel issues. Here’s a Parents’ Bill of Rights to help you be a better advocate for your children in school."

Read the Bill of Rights here
http://youreducationdoctor.wordpress.com/2011/09/06/beware-of-the-tiger-%E2%80%93-parents%E2%80%99-bill-of-rights

"Female Bullying: A Common Story"

The Common Story of Female Bullying
by Blair Wagner, CPCC, ACC
© 2010 A Way Through, LLC

Read article here
http://awaythrough.com/blog/relational-aggression/female-bullying-a-common-story

Bullying: A Reason to Homeschool?

by Laura Brodie, Ph.D.

Published March 24, 2010

Can short-term homeschooling defuse a bullying problem?

Read her blog post here
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/love-in-time-homeschooling/201003/bullying-reason-homeschool

Self Improvement Directory

Thousands of links, wide variety of topics covered here, worth a look when you have time!

View directory site here
http://www.selfgrowth.com