Baba's Fun House!

I know I write a lot about my new home that I will be moving into soon, but I am more excited than you can possibly imagine!  It is going to be Baba's Fun House and will be centered around all my cute little grand babies.

First, I plan on an island in the kitchen.  It will be very special because across from were I will stand will be a bench seat.  This way when they all climb up to help me roll out cookies, or add sprinkles, fill pies, etc... no one will fall off the back of a stool!

I will also have a cute little book nook to read countless books.  I have been collecting all of my kid's favorites and I can't wait to have this special little spot to read and snuggle with each and everyone of my grandchildren.

And I'm thinking I'm gong to need a stairlift.  It sounds crazy, but I do live down in the walk out basement.  I will have some of my grandchildren living right up stairs.  Now I'm not trying to say that I am going to be unable to walk, but maybe at some time.  The most important reason for the stairlift is so that I can sit AND have one or two of my grandchildren on my lap going down to Baba's Fun House!

That would make it extra fun!

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I Can't Wait!

It's the most wonderful time of the year!  I'm really not a materialistic person.  In fact, my favorite part of Christmas is all the kids together and baking Christmas cookies and candies.  I will admit thought, that a little bit of shopping makes my holiday spirit soar.  I love finding the perfect gift for the perfect someone.  It doesn't have to cost much, it is the sentiment and how it fits with that loved one so wonderfully.  With my move coming up, I have thought of how I won't be near a mall, or large department stores, and online shopping has become a fun option.

We usually always do the get up early for Black Friday.  We bundle up, drink hot chocolate and stand in line for hours to be the first to grab the latest and hottest deal.  We have decided for this year to wake up early, in blankets and our jammies, with breakfast and hot chocolate, and with all our lap tops up and going.

We will have a Black Friday online shopping event!  In the comfort of our own home, we will lie around and bargain shop via the internet.  Searching for coupon codes and promotional codes, free shipping, and online bargains.  It will be so much fun!  We will welcome the internet marketing such as, mad mimi email marketing, so we can fully explore the deals available to us.

It will be a lovely morning in the warmth and comfort of home.  I can't wait.

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Lesson Learned

When I first heard someone ask if I had "winterized" my home yet, I have to admit I just wasn't sure what they meant.  I was thinking of clothing and packing away all my summer clothes, and unpacking the winter clothes, coats, boots and making them readily available.  Making sure I had a snow shovel, and ice melt?  I had no idea.  I grew up in San Diego.  So that first winter was costly.

I had failed to "winterize" my swamp cooler.  The first most obvious problem was that all my heat was sailing straight up (heat rises) and out the swamp cooler vent.  I couldn't figure out why my house would not get warm and the first heat bill was insane!  I got this covered, or rather, covered the swamp cooler and put the sponge like pillow in the vent.

But my biggest problem came when winter was over.  My daughter turned on the pump for the swamp cooler for a very warm day in spring.  No problem.... in the beginning.  Soon though, water began pouring through the fan in the bathroom ceiling, and then water began pouring through the overhead light panels in the kitchen.  I'm not completely dense.  We turned off the pump to the swamp cooler and the water slowed down.

"Winterize" includes draining the copper piping from the swamp cooler... frozen pipes burst in the winter when they freeze... and when you turn the water on when it warms up... it fills your attic and drains through the ceiling!

Lesson learned.

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Business Today

Business today requires so much more than it used to back in the day. Long ago, you had customer service, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. If you made more money than you put out, you were in business.  You had a telephone and a listing in the telephone directory, an ancient tool most kids today don't know existed, consisting of paper, and needed to be updated yearly.

Today, if you want to start a business you most definitely need a computer tech position which most likely, would be filled by someone much, much younger than yourself.  This tech person would need to be saavy in all the social media available today.

Facebook is all consuming, all reaching.  You would need a business facebook page design.  This one little addition to your business will do more advertising than was even imaginable years ago.  Your company will become more "familiar" and then people are more likely to share your business with others.

And there is Twitter, Blogging, You Tube, Fikr, are only a few, a few of the social media available today.  Without someone in your business who is knowledgeable about this and how to be "liked" I'm afraid your business will disappear into the dark ages and no one will even know your missing.

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You Need A Lawyer

I would like to believe that most drunk driving charges are against people who truly had no intention of this happening.  I in no way condone drunk driving, but I think there is a group of people who did not think they were driving under the influence.  Social drinkers who maybe have a cocktail after work, or a couple of beers with friends.  I know that if you are a drinker, you do not feel the effects of a few drinks, but still you will fall under the category of a person driving under the influence.  Again, this is no excuse and if you drink, you need to be responsible for your actions.  But as in anything, people make mistakes, and for those who receive dui salt lake city, you are going to need a lawyer.

The consequences of drunk driving are going to affect all aspects of your life, as it should, but the aid of a lawyer to help you through this difficult time will prove valuable.  Most miss the writing on their citation telling them they need to request a hearing within 10 days or their license will be suspended for 90 days.  In many cases, where this is your first offense, a lawyer can help you find a fair deal to help you move forward with your life.  Make no mistake, probation and counseling will be in your future, which is fair, but perhaps jail time and more severe penalties can be avoided.

Without question, there is no excuse for driving under the influence, and there can be catastrophic consequences to innocent people.  Laws should be strict and strictly enforced  which means, you will most definitely need a lawyer.

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The Difference

I love my water softener.  I have lived on both sides of the tracks.  Homes with water softeners and homes without.  There are definite advantages to having a water softener.

The first thing I noticed was that everything lathers up quicker.  I'm talking dishwasher, washing machine, and even my hair require less cleaning supplies when I have a water softener.  There is without question a savings on the dollar amount spent on soaps, shampoos, and detergents.

The second thing I noticed was not only was I using less cleaner, but I was cleaning faucets, sinks, bathtubs, etc... with the greatest of ease!  It didn't take me long to see that I no longer had hard water spots on every surface water touched.  I think the best part was that glassed came clean after going through the dishwasher.

Then I started thinking that if I saw this much of a change with a water softener, I wonder if I would notice a change if I had a drinking water purification system.  I mean, think of all the dishes water goes into such as hot chocolate, soups, etc... They would have to taste differently according to the water added.  Perhaps I need to consider youngstown water delivery.  This way I would have delicious pure water everyday.  We are always admonished to drink plenty of water, and if I'm drinking plenty, it better be good for me.

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I've Learned Too Much

I've written often about my Dad and my brother and their love for cars.  I also have a son in law who shares this interest.  He and my daughter have been looking for a used car.  They live in a days drive away from me, so imagine my surprise when they called and said they found the perfect car... and it was only five minutes away... from my house.

They asked if I would go take a look at it.  Maybe even test drive it?  I do not claim to be an expert in evaluating a used car, although, you would think I would be, growing up with a Dad and brother who have dragged me from used car dealers from California to Used Car Dealer MA.

I looked at the tire tread, and it looked like they were fairly new tires.  I looked for rust, but didn't find any.  I looked for evidence that it had been in an accident, and asked the dealer for the car fax on it.

As I drove it, I listened for weird noises, or strange sounds if I turned sharply.  I played with the steering to see if their was play in the steering wheel.  I checked the brakes and if they responded quickly with my touch, or if I had to push very hard.  What a minute?

I have learned too much growing up, but I guess it has come in handy after all.

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