Summer Reading Programs & Summer Fun

Posted by awesomemomdeals
May 4, 2010

A compiled list of tons of activities, reading programs and fun things to do with your kids over the summer holiday!

Read her list here
http://awesomemomdeals.wordpress.com/2010/05/04/free-summer-fun-for-kids

Health Care (Bill): 10 Frequently Asked Questions

by Martha Lynn Craver, Associate Editor, The Kiplinger Letter

The Health Care Bill is more than two thousand pages long -- with hundreds more to come from regulators filling in the details. It will literally take years before all the details are set and everyone can see how the plan will affect their particular situation. But here are 10 commonly asked questions that can be answered now...

Read article here
http://www.kiplinger.com/businessresource/forecast/archive/frequently-asked-questions-on-health-care.html

'Sexting,' Cyberbullying and Other Digital Dangers

Provided courtesy of @the_takeaway from Twitter
Thursday, December 10, 2009

"...According to a new survey conducted by MTV and the Associated Press, almost half of sexually active young people report being involved in sexting, or sending nude photos of themselves or their sexual partners via cell phone."

Guests:
Amanda Lenhart and Bryan Taylor

Contributors:
Jen Poyant

Listen to this show here
http://www.thetakeaway.org/2009/dec/10/digital-dangers

Free Pet Clinics (Search)

Search through this site by state for any free pet clinics in your area. Good Luck!
http://www.freepetclinics.com

Fun Activity: Summer Reading Programs

Tons of Summer Reading programs for Kids & Kids Summer Fun

View list here -
http://awesomemomdeals.wordpress.com/2010/05/04/free-summer-fun-for-kids

General Security and Safety Guidelines (Online)

One of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from the dangers of the Internet is to be informed. We encourage you to equip yourself with the knowledge you need by reading in-depth Internet Safety Wiki articles about specific topics like viruses, pornography, and online predators. However, staying safe on the web can be as easy following a few basic principles....

Read article here
http://wiki.internetsafetypodcast.com/index.php?title=General_Security_and_Safety_Guidelines

Article: The 15 Money Rules Kids Should Learn

by Jeff D. Opdyke

Provided by the Wall Street Journal

Excerpt:
"Not only are you now on the hook for tens of thousands of dollars in costs over the next two decades, you also have a new obligation to teach your children about money so that they grow into adults who are at home in the financial world and who have a healthy relationship with money. You, the parent, are the first and most crucial link in that learning process...."

Read article here
http://finance.yahoo.com/banking-budgetingk/article/109200/the-15-money-rules-kids-should-learn?mod=bb-budgeting

Big List of Recalls

View current recalls for various products and companys
http://thecouponcupboard.com/forumdisplay.php?f=166

Troubled Teen - Talk Radio Show

Hosted by: Dore E. Frances, M.A.

Every Monday 12 Noon

View show list here
http://www.troubledteenhelp.com/radio

List of Birthday Freebies

I found this while going through one of my yahoo groups. Enjoy, Patricia

Posted by Althea Chang (click the next tab for offers)
http://www.mainstreet.com/slideshow/lifestyle/birthday-freebies

Posivitive Benefits....Social Networking (Kids & Teens)

by Mary Kay Hoal, Yoursphere Founder

As parents that are online community participants, we've all probably realized that our kids are going to be involved in social networking/social media. We can like it, or not. Regardless, our kids ARE living in a 24/7 digital world, and social media is today's version of "hanging out".

Read her 5 part series
Truth Revealed: Introduction
http://internet-safety.yoursphere.com/news/time-to-stack-the-positive-benefits-of-social-networking-in-kids-and-teens-lives-against-the-ne

Truth Revealed: Part I
http://internet-safety.yoursphere.com/news/part-i-the-truth-revealed-internet-and-social-networking-facts

Truth Revealed: Part II
http://internet-safety.yoursphere.com/news/part-ii-the-truth-revealed-internet-and-social-networking-facts

Truth Revealed: Part III
http://internet-safety.yoursphere.com/news/part-iii-the-truth-revealed-internet-and-social-networking-facts

Truth Revealed: Part IV
http://internet-safety.yoursphere.com/news/part-iv-the-truth-revealed-internet-and-social-networking-facts

Truth Revealed: Part V
http://internet-safety.yoursphere.com/news/part-v-the-truth-revealed-internet-and-social-networking-facts

Report: Dangers of Cyber Crime on the Rise

Posted by Sue Marquette Poremba

A lot has been written this past month about security risks to watch out for in 2010...

Read the report here
http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/report-dangers-of-cyber-crime-on-the-rise/?cs=39029&utm_source=itbe&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dye&nr=dye

List of Recalls

[Provided courtesy of Freebies Samples Yahoo Group
http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Freebies_Samples]


Ventura Foods, LLC Voluntarily Recalls Seven Varieties of Its Dean's Dip
Products As A Precautionary Measure
**See site for product list**
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm204052.htm

Kroger Recalls Two Onion Soup & Dip Mixes Due to Possible Health Risk
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm204004.htm

Publix Issues Voluntary Recall on Four Seasoning Mixes
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm204017.htm

Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar Voluntarily Recalled Due to Possible Health Risk
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm204068.htm

Orval Kent Food Company, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Culinary Circle Dips Due to
Possible Health Risk
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm204143.htm

Bullying - Cyber Bullying Twitter List

Here is my personal Twitter List of people who I follow, that post information re bullying both on and offline involving children, preteens, teens. Please take a moment when you can and visit this page and see what wonderful people we have out there making a difference! Thank you and God Bless, Patricia

Bullying - Cyber Bullying List
http://twitter.com/#/list/TeamMom/bully-cyberbulling-help

Coupons - '101'

I just wanted to share a wonderful blog I've found and the 'how to use coupons' blog series, that will help even the most novice of beginners! Enjoy, Patricia

A Thrifty Mom
http://athriftymom.com/category/coupons-101