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September 13 is National Celiac Awareness Day

Did you know that National Celiac Awareness Day is September 13? There are many ways that you can celebrate Celiac Awareness Day with the members of your family who must stay gluten-free. The date was selected to honor the birthday of Samuel Gee MD, a British physician and pediatrician who published the first clinical description of celiac disease, and to connect the disease with diet. Celiac disease affects about 1% of the population. It is a genetic condition that causes the body to be unable to tolerate gluten. Gluten is a protein that is found in wheat, rye, barley, all … Continue reading →

Genealogy Podcast Roundup – Week of December 12, 2011

Once again, it is time for the Genealogy Podcast Roundup. As always, this is a great place to find the newest episodes of your favorite genealogy podcasts. Since it is December, there will also be a few Christmas related podcast episodes for you to check out. The Genealogy Guys released a new episode on December 4, 2011. This episode is number 228. They have announced that there have been over 1,000,000 downloads of the podcast since it started on September 5, 2005. I think that is impressive! In their current episode, they discuss plenty of news, including a grassroots group … Continue reading →

Insurance Podcast Roundup – Week of October 4, 2011

Every week, the Insurance Podcast Roundup brings you new and interesting episodes of podcasts that talk about issues relating to insurance. This week, many episodes come from NPR. NPR has an episode of “All Things Considered” that was released on October 3, 2011. This episode is called “Supreme Court Hears Medicaid Case”. This episode discusses a case recently heard by the U. S. Supreme Court regarding whether or not doctors, hospitals, and patients can go to court to challenge cuts to the Medicaid program. NPR also has an episode of “Morning Edition” that was released on October 3, 2011. This … Continue reading →

Special Needs Podcast Roundup – Week of September 27, 2011

Every week, the Special Needs Podcast Roundup gives parents of children that have special needs some excellent suggestions of podcasts that are relevant to your life. Instead of searching all over the internet, hoping to stumble across these types of podcasts, you could simply start with this weekly list. It will save you a lot of precious time. The Parent’s Journal has a short episode that was released on September 26, 2011. This episode is about play-group ideas for toddlers and preschoolers who have physical disabilities. Kristi Sayers Menear, who is a Certified Adapted Physical Educator, shares her expertise in … Continue reading →

Halloween Deals – Week of September 21, 2011

Is it too early to start thinking about Halloween costumes and decorations? The stores certainly don’t seem to think so! There are already having some sales and deals on Halloween stuff. What are your kids going to be for Halloween this year? Target has a Halloween sale. You can save between 5% and 20% on select costumes for kids, and select Halloween accessories and decor from now through September 24, 2011. If you spend at least $50.00 on costumes from their website, you get free shipping. Target has a handy little “costume finder” you can play around with. Choose a … Continue reading →

Insurance Podcast Roundup – Week of September 20, 2011

News about insurance affects everyone. It can give you clues about potential upcoming changes to your current insurance policies. It can give you some ideas about where to find the insurance you need. It can give you helpful information about claims. Every week, the Insurance Podcast Roundup brings you the latest episodes of podcasts that talk about insurance. NPR has an episode of “Morning Edition” that was released on September 20, 2011. This episode is called “Gov. Perry Cut Funds for Women’s Health in Texas”. The episode points out that Governor Rick Perry has a history of cutting back on … Continue reading →

Genealogy Podcast Roundup – Week of September 13, 2011

The weekly Genealogy Podcast Roundup brings you new and interesting episodes of podcasts that focus on different aspects of genealogy. This quick list allows you to easily find the episodes that you are interested in listening to, and to find out when your favorite podcasts have updated. Genealogy Gems released episode number 117 on September 6, 2011. This episode is called “Should Your Genealogy Research Flourish?” They discuss a “picnic”, and some news about Archives.com. Some listener email is answered, and Dear MYRTLE makes a guest appearance to talk about the “fl” abbreviation, and the Pensions Quilt. African Roots Podcast … Continue reading →

Zoo-rific Summer Travel Ideas

What a zoo! Life can get pretty chaotic, especially if you are juggling kids, a house, pets and a paying job. But with summer just around the corner, why not consider taking a break from your personal zoo to visit some of the best animal facilities in the country. A number of top-rated zoos are featuring special exhibits this summer—-everything from Mammoths to Micronesian kingfishers. If you are looking for super summer fun without having to travel abroad, then check out what’s new at the following zoos: MINNESOTA The Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley is debuting a $1 million, nature-based … Continue reading →

Frugal Month in Review: September 2008

Now that September is come and gone and the kiddies are settled back into school and regular routines, it is time to welcome the fall. Still, there is plenty of good stuff that went on in September, including a bunch of ways to save money. September 1st Frugal Living Week in Review: August 25th Through August 31st Food and back to school are the two things on my mind this week. I e-mailed my son’s teacher ahead of time to ask about additional supplies that she might need for the classroom. She said that she usually asks parents for antibacterial … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review: September 8th Through September 14th

Now that we are settled in the school routine, we can sit back and take a look at how we are doing in terms of managing our money with all of the little expenses that will come up throughout the rest of the year. There are the school fundraisers, Halloween, the cold weather and of course the holidays. Check back every day to see what is new as we cover these topics and more. Now, here is what came up last week. September 8th When You Are Tempted to Eat Out 2 Would you like to save between $1,400 and … Continue reading →