Family, Fitness & Finances
Having trouble building a savings account? Can’t seem to make yourself put any money into savings? Many of us have experienced this problem. What I have found truly works is to make your savings automatic. This takes the emotional decision making out of your hands. It assures you will begin building something for an emergency, rainy day or your future retirement dreams. Whatever the reason you have for wanting to save, start today!
For years I have been harassed by my family for always having that !#%! camcorder with me where ever I go. When I show up, family members begin ducking for cover. My Grandmother, bless her heart, usually starts with “Oh no, not that thing again! Go take some pictures of the young people. You don’t want pictures of this old lady.” Well actually, yes I do. That’s exactly what I want. I have been documenting our family with the camcorder since 1995. Just about every birthday party, holiday and get together is stored on dozens of tapes, hundreds of hours of video.
I just wanted to take a minute and say “Happy Mothers Day!” to all the moms out there! I hope you enjoy your day with family. We are having my Mom & Dad, Mother-in-law, Sister and family, my Grandmother and of course my wife, over for brunch. My daughter and I will be cooking up a huge spread! Wishing you all the best on your day. Enjoy!
Just in case you’re wondering, you can thank Anna Marie Jarvis (1864-1948) for all her hard work and effort to establish Mothers Day as a National Holiday. Anna worked tirelessly for this cause following the death of her mother on May 9, 1905. President Woodrow Wilson signed the proclamation designating the Second Sunday in May as “Mothers Day” on May 14, 1914.
And, yes, those flowers were picked fresh this morning in my backyard, by yours truly, for your virtual viewing pleasure! 
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Over the years we have had more pets than I can remember. Fish, frogs, lizards, hamsters, rabbits, dogs and a cat to name a few. Adding the right pet to your household can be a very rewarding addition to your family. I think that there are three good reasons to have a family pet.
As if it’s not bad enough gas prices have spiraled out of control, then food prices shot through the roof, it now it looks like electricity is poised to take off. After walking my dog this morning, I sat down to eat breakfast with my daughter. I picked up the morning paper and on the front page was “Dominion Power Seeks State’s OK to Raise Rates 18%”. Eighteen percent! Are they crazy? How much more do these companies think we can take? The newspaper article sites higher coal and natural gas prices as the justification for the increase. I understand that these commodities have increased dramatically. I do. I get it. But honestly, 18% increase in one whack. Seems excessive. And look a few sentences back. The reason is higher “natural gas” prices. So it is probably safe to assume that Virginia Natural Gas will be looking for a substantial increase next. And, you can bet that Electric Companies in every state will be following suite, sooner or later. Looks like one day we might be eating canned beans around a camp fire on the back patio. I wonder if I can fit a wind turbine in my back yard?
Got your attention, now bear with me! I will get to the 17% return in a minute.
As most of you are probably aware, the government started direct depositing the economic stimulus payments last week. According to the U.S. Treasury nearly 8 million taxpayers have received their checks, so far. If you are still wondering about the Economic Stimulus Package, check out my post ESP: It’s All Gravy Baby!
Cinco de Mayo, meaning the 5th of May in Spanish, is the celebration of the Mexican Army’s victory over the invading French forces on May 5, 1862. It took place at the Battle of Puebla, where 4000 Mexican soldiers defeated Napoleon 3rd’s 8000 strong French Army. However, it was a short lived victory. A year later the French invaded Mexico City and occupied Mexico for two years, until being ousted in 1867.
Here is a simple stove top recipe that even your kids can make! I know, mine did! My daughter cooked this Friday night before going to her school soccer game. She saw the recipe on the back of a box of mac-n-cheese. But in typical B-Family fashion, made it her own. This was the first complete dinner she has ever cooked. She has cooked breakfast on occasion or helped with dinner. But this was the first entire meal! She served pan fried potatoes with onions and a garden salad. And I must say, it was quite good. So, I encourage you to give it a try. It’s quick and easy.
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My name is John. I am a devoted husband and father in my late thirties. I am the General Manager of a privately owned technology company. In my spare time... Complete Profile
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