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Thinking of ways to make extra money – maybe a second job?

by The Diva

I know that the economy is supposed to be getting better, but we’re still feeling the crunch here.

I’ve been off work, on medical leave, for over five years now. It’s hard to believe it’s been that long, but my Crohn’s disease just won’t settle down. I wish it would! I’m an ER nurse and believe it or not, I love my job.

My husband also works in the hospital. He’s an OR day surgery attendant. Unfortunately … the hospital is over budget this year and my husband has to go through 3 sets of rolling layoffs. He’s already had his first two weeks off do to these lay offs and he’s going to have to be off work for two weeks in March and June.

That’s going to hit us hard.

I do make some money via the internet as I have a number of blogs and websites and I allow advertising on them, so it’s not like I’m not bringing in any income while I’m on medical leave, but we need my husbands salary to round out things and keep us afloat.

I’m sure we’re not the only ones in this position.

My husband has started to think about trying to find a job that he can do on the weekends or evenings. Many many years ago he used to work part time for catering companies – as a bartender and or waiter. He made pretty good money doing that and the tips were great so he might look into getting back into that – especially for the four weeks that he’s going to be laid off in the coming months.

He also has been a guitar player since he was nine. He’s very good and he also plays 13 other instruments. He’s often thought about teaching others to play guitar so he’s trying to find a way to get some students.

Are times tough in your area? Have you been thinking of ways to make some extra money? Perhaps you’re working two or more jobs?

I’d love to hear how you’re getting by in this tough economy.

Filed Under: Finance, Home and family, Items to Try, Managing the bills Tagged With: advertising, bartender, catering, crohns, economy, extra money, hospital, husband, internet, lay off, make money, medical leave, money, part time, second job, server, sick, temporary lay off, tips, tough times, waiter

Smoke Detectors, How to Choose The Best

by The Diva



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Even the smallest of house fires can fill your home with dangerous smoke in a few minutes. it is important that you purchase the correct smoke detectors, follow the installation instructions and have them properly tested on a regular basis.

There are two types of residential smoke detectors available: photoelectric and ionization. In a photoelectric detector a beam of light is aimed into a chamber containing a photocell. Smoke entering the chamber will scatter the light, enabling some of it to reach the photocell and cause an alarm. A smoky fire will normally set off a photoelectric detector sooner than a flaming fire.

Ionization detectors use radiation that ionizes (breaks up) the air inside the unit, and gives it a small electrical charge. Smoke particles reduce this flow of current, and set the device into alarm.

Which model of detector works best? Each type has its pros and cons. Photoelectric models often run on house current, which means they will not work during a power outage. Ionization models run on house current with a battery back up, but tend to be more susceptible to false alarms. The best of both worlds is to use ionization and photoelectric in different areas of your home.

A general rule is to have a minimum of one smoke detector for every level of your home. You should also keep these guidelines in mind:

Do not install smoke detectors close to the kitchen, furnace, garage, or just outside a bathroom door. Avoid installing smoke detectors in areas where the circulation of air is poor, i.e. corners. Install each smoke alarm on a ceiling or on a wall roughly 8 to 10 inches below the ceiling.

Once your detectors are installed, test each of them monthly. The vast majority of models have a simple button to push that makes this a cinch. If your smoke detector is not equipped with a test button simple test is to just light a candle blow it out and allow the smoke to waft into the smoke detector. The smoke should set the unit into alarm.

Replace the batteries in battery-powered smoke detectors annually, on a date that you can easily remember such as your birthday, or the day you set your clocks back. While doing this, use a soft brush to clean the inside of the detector and its vents to ensure the unit’s reliability.

For more information about First Alert smoke detectors

Filed Under: Home and family Tagged With: first alert, smoke alarm, smoke detector

Great Ways to Save A Marriage And Live A Happy Married Life

by The Diva

How To Stop My Divorce

In this post I’m going to share 5 tips to save a marriage. Marriage is one of the happiest and memorable times in our lives. It is a union of not only two individuals, but also of two different upbringings or cultures. After a wonderful start of married life, there might be a possibility or beginning of some conflicts. These conflicts may be due to some misunderstandings, ego or any other personal problems. Sometimes the bitterness in relationships crosses the tolerance level that the couples think of getting separated.

However, a divorce affects the personal and social lives of both partners. You will be surprised to know that your marriage problems can be fixed. Here are 5 great ways to save a marriage that can be effectively implemented in your married life.

The first step to resolve the marriage problems is to agree that these problems exist. You should be honest with yourself, you should be able to identify the differences in your relationships and try to improve them. If you try to go away from the problems, they will never be solved. Accept the situation as it is and be prepared for the challenges that you may come across.

Keep in mind that you can’t fight a problem that you can’t see. This philosophy is definitely true in case of marriages. If you notice that your husband has changed the way of interaction, then find out why. The best solution is to start the conversation with your spouse and give him several chances to ‘open up’. Don’t forget to keep your ears and mind open for the subtle hints from his conversation.

Saving a marriage is not merely solving the problems. Reigniting your love for each other is one of the effective 5 tips to save a marriage. You could also express your passion for your partner with special dates or surprises. Remember the most romantic times you spent together and simply recreate them with an addition of a unique approach.

Give some time for each other to share the feelings. The purpose is to grab the attention of your partner and make your relationships healthy with natural attraction. If you are successful in bringing back the passion for each other, then other problems can be immediately solved.

There may be a lot of obstacles when you are trying to fix the relationships. It might be difficult for you to talk to your husband or you may be facing outside pressures from the family which may prevent you to focus on your goals. Even after facing these barriers, you should be persistent on your goals. If one approach fails, you can try another approach that may work. You should be able to handle these conflicts safely.

One of the most important steps among 5 tips to save a marriage is to seek the right advice from your friends and family. You should try to get an expert advice from counseling sessions or books before you take any major decisions. A wise advice can save a marriage, while bad advice may ruin it.

Knowing about 5 ways to save a marriage, you would be able to resolve the problems if any in your marriage and live a happy married life.

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Filed Under: Married Life Tagged With: love, love and relationship advice, marriage, relationships, ways to save a marriage

Looking for Free Baby Coupons? Read This Review and Learn How You Can Obtain Them Now!

by The Diva

There is nothing more exciting and precious as a newborn baby, though they grow up really fast, and when it comes down to shopping for them, it can cost a hefty sum of money for new moms and dads. But who would put a price tag on a tiny little angel, there’s nothing more rewarding than shopping for baby items. Especially when you have a free Babies R Us gift worth $50 or more to spend as you wish! You can find other great online sites offering reasonably priced deals on baby items.

But even better, this is one of the few times companies are eager to hand out free things when someone is having a baby!  Offering free baby coupons is perhaps the easiest way for companies to also test their products too. A vast majority of people tend to buy baby products that they had first got as free stuff.

Familiar with the online term “freebies”? It simply means that some type of physical item can be acquired and delivered to your doorstep for free and at no cost to you. Or it can be a service that you would normally have to pay for, but instead it is offered to you for free. When you see words like freebies, these are generally samples of well known products or a freebie can also be described as a product you receive after purchase by mailing back a UPC code of some sort. But in most cases, shipping and handling charges are not free and you will have to cover that small cost.

This is why receiving free baby product samples is so attractive in itself. If you are a struggling mom, then honestly, this is what I call a guilt free hand out when receiving a mailbox full of free baby goodies, especially knowing you didn’t have to pay a nickel for none of it!  Given the unfavorable economic hardship at this time, you might be trying to curb your spending habits and find other ways in saving money on baby diapers, milk, etc.  I can attest that I watch every dime I spend!

You will be amazed at how much free and fabulous baby products you’ll receive in the mail including things like:

– Free baby food
– Free diapers
– Free baby bibs
– Free baby wipes
– Free discount coupons and more

It’s not secret that our babies are our pride and joy, and it is always nice to receive free baby products like product samples from time to time as well! Receiving baby freebies can really help when your money is tight too!

At this point, all that is left for you to do is sign up with several freebie sites, particularly those that offer free baby stuff and take advantage of the free offers. Happy freebie hunting!

Filed Under: Babies Tagged With: baby freebies, fee baby formula, free baby items, free baby product samples, free baby products, free baby samples, free baby stuff, free baby things

Tips for Saving your Marriage

by The Diva

You should be able to understand the exact problem if your married life is in trouble, and then control the situation.
Taking any harsh decision might be embarrassing for the personal and social status of the couple.

It doesn’t matter whether you are man or woman, whether you look after the kids or pay the bills, you should take initiative to resolve the problems in married life and maintain the relationships.
This article provides information about some tips to save a marriage and to maintain a healthy relationship.

Should your marriage be on rocky ground, do your best to hide your desolation and stress from your spouse.
Doing that will just make your partner feel claustrophobic and ultimately alienate him or her from you.
Always try to control your emotions and keep calm.
Many times people starting thinking how to stop a breakup when in fact they should have started asking how to improve their relationship in first place.
Never bed for the return for your partner that is a very important thing to remember.
If you let your intended see how strong you feel they will come back.
Allowing your partner their own space can be a lifesaver for any marriage.
A little space may make the things much easier to deal with.
Take time for the things that make you feel strong and good.
Spend some time with your friends and family.
Do such things that increase your self-esteem.

Workout an option that both the partners can unanimously follow.
Focus on the fact that the ideal of any union in marriage is to assist and support each other through the whole gamut of emotions.
The important bridge that may keep the couple attached together in a married life is love.
Show your passion to your partner in a new way everyday.
Competition can be romantic (chocolate wrestling, anyone?) and you can promote intimacy by playing games or sending an unexpected romantic text message or email.

Understanding each other well can save a marriage.
This is the only peaceful way to solve married life problems, without resulting more arguments.
Your partner should be the first priority for you and you should know about the hobbies and interests of your partner.
You could do something romantic for your partner, like writing them a love song or serving a romantic candle-lit dinner.

Don’t sweat the small stuff; contant complaints about trivial issues are negative and pointless.
If there is any serious issue that you are unsatisfied about, talk about it clearly.
Have open discussions about it with your partner.
Get ready for facing the challenges.

Jealousy may lead many couples to the divorce court.
Hence, don’t ever be jealous about the professional and personal progress of your partner.
A strong belief in your partner and honesty are very important things.

If your partner is aggressive, you should be calm and keep your emotions in control.
Be reasonable, rational and calm.
Whenever you lose your temper during the arguments, you generally tend to say and do the things that you actually didn’t mean.

If your marriage is going bad, these tips to save marriage might be useful to bring it back to its previous loving partnership.
Consider these tips before you start thinking about marriage counseling which would get a third person involved in your relationship..

Filed Under: Married Life Tagged With: advice, divorce, help, husband, marriage, relationships, self selp, wife

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