The Worst Cities for Kids With Fall Allergies

Some places are not as healthy to live in as other places are. WebMD has a list of the ten worst places to live for children (and adults) who have fall allergies. This list is for 2012. There is potential that your child is especially allergic right now because he or she lives in a place that is filled with Fall allergens. Has the past few weeks been really difficult for your child? It’s not unheard of for someone who has allergies to be miserable in the weeks that the air is filled with an allergen that he or she … Continue reading

Free Fall Crafts, Events, and Breakfasts

October brings plenty of Fall Festivals and Halloween celebrations. Many of them are things your family can attend for free, or for a low cost. Here are a few upcoming fun and frugal Fall activities that will be going on between now and October 14, 2012, (and a few that are going on all month long). Stuckmeyer’s Farm located in Fenton, Missouri, is having Farm Fun Days every weekend in October. It happens every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 in the morning to 5:00 in the evening. Admission is free. There will be hayrides, pony rides, an inflatable slide, live … Continue reading

Genealogy and Family History Conferences for Fall

Genealogy conferences, and family history conferences, can be exciting to attend. Instead of watching a webinar while you sit at home, you get to travel and to meet with other genealogists. The FamilySearch blog has a short list of upcoming genealogy and family history conferences that are happening this Fall. I’ve added in a few additional ones. The AAHGS, which stands for the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, is having their 33rd AAHGS Conference on October 4, 2012, through October 7, 2012. It will take place in the Embassy Suites Airport Hotel in Greensboro, North Carolina. The theme is “Our … Continue reading

Save on Fall Scented Candles, Sprays, and More!

One great way to get your home ready for the holidays is with candles, air fresheners, and warmers that fill the air with the scents of the season. The Fall scents are available right now, and you can save some money on them with some excellent coupons and sales. Here are some suggestions on how to save a few dollars while shopping for Fall scented items. Glade has released their Fall scented seasonal items. Use some coupons from Coupons.com, and you can pick up some Glade products and save money at the same time. If you use them all, you … Continue reading

The Fall Sales Have Started!

Summer officially ended a couple of days ago. This means that it is time for the Fall sales to begin! Now is the time to save on last minute “Back-To-School” items, Fall clothing, comforters, and DVDs to watch when the weather gets cold. There even is a deal involving a flu shot! Kohl’s is having a “Four Day Power Shopping Sale”. You can get 40% to 55% off apparel for women, and 40% to 60% off of select brands of apparel for Juniors. Comforters are 40% to 60% off, select fine jewelry is 55% to 60% off, and some of … Continue reading

Special Needs Blog Week in Review – June 17 – 23, 2012

It is time, once again, for the Special Needs Blog Week in Review. It brings you a quick summary of each of the blogs that were posted here in the past seven days. This is an easy way to find the blogs that you might have missed. The Special Needs Podcast Roundup went up on June 18, 2012. This week, I’d like to point out an episode of The Coffee Klatch. The episode is called “The Best of Coffee Klatch – Dr. Ross Greene – Explosive Child”. Dr. Ross Green is the author of a book called “The Explosive Child”. … Continue reading

Special Needs Blog Week in Review – June 10 – 16, 2012

Once a week, the Special Needs Blog Week in Review brings you a brief summary of each of the blogs that appeared here in the past seven days. This gives you a really easy way to find everything that went up, in case you missed anything. The Special Needs Podcast Roundup went up on June 11, 2012. This week, I’d like to point out an episode of “Hope Saves the Day”. They speak with Marglit Francus, who is the founder of Autistic Globetrotting. It is a non-profit website that is designed to inspire and encourage autistic families to explore the … Continue reading

Insurance Blog Week in Review – June 10 – 16, 2012

Each week, the Insurance Blog Week in Review brings you a quick way to “ketchup” on all of the blogs that went up in the past seven days. There could be anywhere between twelve and fourteen blogs that appear here in a given week. What did you miss? Protest in Chicago Over Birth Control Mandate About 500 people attended a protest in Chicago to express their dissatisfaction about the federal requirement that employer sponsored health plans must cover birth control. Just One Ticket Can Raise Your Car Insurance Premiums Drive safe this Summer! You’d be surprised how much one traffic … Continue reading

Insurance Blog Week in Review – May 13 – 19, 2012

Once a week, the Insurance Blog Week in Review gives you a brief description of all of the blogs that were posted in the past seven days. There could be anywhere between twelve and fourteen blogs that appear here weekly. Did you miss something? Now is your chance to “ketchup”. Governor Christie Vetoes Insurance Exchange New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has vetoed a bill that would have set up an online marketplace for health insurance. He feels that it is too early to set up his state’s insurance exchange, and is waiting to see what the Supreme Court decides about … Continue reading

State Farm has Tips to Avoid Collisions With Deer

Fall is a peak time for collisions to occur between animals and vehicles. Hitting a deer, (or other large animal), can be both dangerous and expensive. State Farm has some excellent tips to help you avoid hitting a deer that has gotten onto the road in front of your vehicle. I have car insurance with State Farm. One of the things I like about my insurance company is that I find it very easy to get in touch with my insurance agent when I need to. Another thing that I like is that their newsletters and advertisements are filled with … Continue reading