Homeschooling can be a truly gratifying experience for both the parent and child. Here are some tips to prepare your house for homeschooling.
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Tips to Set Up Your House for Homeschooling
by Jonathan Slappey on March 22, 2012 in Family Focus, Homeowners Tips
Electrical Safety, Your Toddler and You!
by Amanda Pallay on March 21, 2012 in Family Focus
Now that my daughter has made the transition from infant to toddler, keeping her busy little hands out of harm’s way has become my second full-time job.
Stop Germs From Spreading At Home
by Amanda Pallay on March 16, 2012 in Family Focus
After my daughter came down with a bad cold, I needed to figure out how to avoid passing her sickness on to my son. After doing a ton of research, I found quite a few very helpful tips to keep the ever-pervasive winter sickness from spreading like, well, like a disease through my household. If you have kids, here are some simple things you can do to help keep the germs from spreading during the cold and flu season.
St. Patrick’s Day Safety Tips
by Victoria Araj on March 15, 2012 in Family Focus, Zing Zone
Whether you are going out to celebrate at a local pub or hosting a party at home, remember these St. Patrick’s Day safety tips to ensure your day is full of lucky charms.

5 Tips for an Amazing Game Room
by Jonathan Slappey on March 15, 2012 in Family Focus, Featured, Homeowners Tips, Smart Shopper, Zing Zone
After a hard day, many people seek relaxation and amusement as a means to recharge for their work routine the next day. Here are five tips to create the perfect game room.
The Best Apps for a Spontaneous Road Trip
by Victoria Araj on March 14, 2012 in Family Focus, Smart Shopper, Zing Zone
From finding the nearest rest stop to the lowest gas prices, CNN put together a list of apps that will help you on your unplanned road trip. Check them out!
Memory Keeper: Reasons to Back-Up Family Photos
by Tasha Donahue on March 5, 2012 in Family Focus, Homeowners Tips, Smart Shopper
Before home devastation hits, collect your cherished photo albums and preserve your heritage by professionally scanning your photos and saving them on CDs.
5 Store Brand Products That Stand Up to the Leading Brands
by Jonathan Slappey on March 2, 2012 in Family Focus, Homeowners Tips, Saving, Smart Shopper
After numerous trips to the grocery store, I was surprised to learn that several of the products I use on a daily basis are offered in a store brand that’s cheaper and stands up to the leading brand.
Home Fire Prevention Tips
by Jonathan Slappey on February 23, 2012 in Family Focus, Homeowners Tips
Many Americans may be surprised to find out that there are more house fires reported in winter than any other season. Read on to discover some great fire prevention tips.

Retirement Plans for the Self-Employed
by Victoria Araj on February 17, 2012 in Family Focus, Featured, Retirement, Saving
If you are self-employed, there are several options available in which you can save for retirement similar to the ways employees with company plans do across the country. Here’s more information about the SEP-IRA, Keogh, Defined Benefit Plan, SIMPLE IRA and Solo-401(k).
