Education
South Carolina Woman Magazine (SC) April 2012
I teach financial classes and I have all ages that attend and the one thing that I laugh and say over and over , is being an adult is sometimes overrated. You have young adults that cannot wait to turn 15, then 16, then 18 then 21.... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) May 2012
Music plays a unique melody in many lives. For some, it is a relaxing hobby to be enjoyed during downtime. For others, it is a meticulous field of study that must be mastered. But for the student musicians of the Omaha Area Youth Orchestras, music... Read More
Montana Woman (MT) May 2012
98 year-young Ralph Hildreth of Libby sat across the table from my husband and me, drinking coffee. Observing him, sitting straight and tall, I instinctively straightened my back to mirror his military posture. To emphasize how... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) May 2012
Got summer plans? Omaha Public Library wants you to “Dream Big” during the annual Summer Reading Program (SRP). SRP kicks off this year during the first weekend in June when each of Omaha Public Library’s 12 locations will host a... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) May 2012
Just four pages led to four million claims and a permanent change in the landscape of America. This year marks the 150th anniversary of those four pages—the Homestead Act of 1862. Homestead National Monument of America near Beatrice is a place... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) May 2012
She Said
Google: a common word used every day by everyone. This search engine seems to have all the answers for pretty much anything—past, present, and future. Most kids my age don’t know a life without Google, but back before... Read More
Montana Woman (MT) April 2012
I believe in keeping our exercise routines fresh, so we never get bored or stuck at a plateau. You may have heard of the gorgeous actress Jessica Alba. I recently saw her in a movie, and couldn’t believe how great her... Read More
Montana Woman (MT) April 2012
By now, you all know that I am an insurance agent and that I was born and raised in The Netherlands. So it seems only logical to give my readers some insight in the Dutch culture and how it influences my Farmers agency. For the... Read More
Forsyth Woman Magazine (NC) May 2009
WFU’s Babcock School Presents 10th Annual Elevator CompetitionLet’s face it -- in a turbulent economy, any business can have its ups and downs. Just getting a business off the ground is a challenge, but having funding and interested inves ...WFU’s Babcock School Presents 10th Annual Elevator Competition
Let’s face it -- in a turbulent economy, any business can have its ups and downs. Just getting a business off the ground is a challenge, but having funding and interested... Read More
Minnesota Women's Press (MN) Dec 2011
April Htoo is a quietly confident young woman from Burma with dreams of a career in science. She started participating in the Girls Getting Ahead in Leadership (GGAL) program as a high school sophomore. Coming to the United States from a refugee camp ...April Htoo is a quietly confident young woman from Burma with dreams of a career in science. She started participating in the Girls Getting Ahead in Leadership (GGAL) program as a high school sophomore. Coming to the United States from a refugee... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) February 2012
One of the most frequent complaints I hear from parents is that their teenage children are not working up to their potential. These complaints are usually based on a mismatch between the score a child earns on an aptitude test and his or her current ...One of the most frequent complaints I hear from parents is that their teenage children are not working up to their potential. These complaints are usually based on a mismatch between the score a child earns on an aptitude test and his or her current... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) May 2012
Music plays a unique melody in many lives. For some, it is a relaxing hobby to be enjoyed during downtime. For others, it is a meticulous field of study that must be mastered. But for the student musicians of the Omaha Area Youth Orchestras, music is ...Music plays a unique melody in many lives. For some, it is a relaxing hobby to be enjoyed during downtime. For others, it is a meticulous field of study that must be mastered. But for the student musicians of the Omaha Area Youth Orchestras, music... Read More
Montana Woman (MT) February 2012
Even on a patio or the balcony of an apartment, you can successfully grow a wonderment of fruits, herbs and vegetables in containers. Strawberries, herbs, tomatoes, potatoes, and even corn are a possible as long as you follow a few guidelines. Pick g ...Even on a patio or the balcony of an apartment, you can successfully grow a wonderment of fruits, herbs and vegetables in containers. Strawberries, herbs, tomatoes, potatoes, and even corn are a possible as long as you follow a few guidelines. Pick... Read More
Montana Woman (MT) February 2012
This month I am going to focus on all three aspects of healthy living―Mind, Body and Fuel―and give you a few simple tips to losing fat and getting healthier in 2012. Tip 1: Take note of all the little changes. All the worthwhile changes in life t ...This month I am going to focus on all three aspects of healthy living―Mind, Body and Fuel―and give you a few simple tips to losing fat and getting healthier in 2012. Tip 1: Take note of all the little changes. All the worthwhile changes in life take... Read More
Montana Woman (MT) March 2012
Considering selling your home this year? Following are some ideas to help you not only achieve your goal, but to enhance your chances of receiving the best possible price in an extremely competitive market. THE GOOD NEWS is that real estate sales in ...Considering selling your home this year? Following are some ideas to help you not only achieve your goal, but to enhance your chances of receiving the best possible price in an extremely competitive market. THE GOOD NEWS is that real estate sales in... Read More
South Carolina Woman Magazine (SC) April 2012
I teach financial classes and I have all ages that attend and the one thing that I laugh and say over and over , is being an adult is sometimes overrated. You have young adults that cannot wait to turn 15, then 16, then 18 then 21. ...
I teach financial classes and I have all ages that attend and the one thing that I laugh and say over and over , is being an adult is sometimes overrated. You have young adults that cannot wait to turn 15, then 16, then 18 then 21.... Read More
Azizah Magazine (GA) Jan 2012
One of the best ways to gain insight into a country and the people who live there is by living and working there yourself. If you've ever wanted to have such an experience but didn't know where to start, teaching English as a foreign... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) May 2012
Music plays a unique melody in many lives. For some, it is a relaxing hobby to be enjoyed during downtime. For others, it is a meticulous field of study that must be mastered. But for the student musicians of the Omaha Area Youth Orchestras, music... Read More
Montana Woman (MT) February 2012
This month I am going to focus on all three aspects of healthy living―Mind, Body and Fuel―and give you a few simple tips to losing fat and getting healthier in 2012. Tip 1: Take note of all the little changes. All the worthwhile changes in life take... Read More
Montana Woman (MT) February 2012
Even on a patio or the balcony of an apartment, you can successfully grow a wonderment of fruits, herbs and vegetables in containers. Strawberries, herbs, tomatoes, potatoes, and even corn are a possible as long as you follow a few guidelines. Pick... Read More
Her Living (NE) February/March 2012
Auto theft is a “big business.” It’s important to protect ourselves in every way we can to avoid becoming a victim.
Never leave your car running while unattended. It is very tempting to do as the temperatures dip, just to get it... Read More
WNC Woman (NC) Dec 2011
Linda Heitel forwarded an interesting enewsletter to me last week: 10 Smart Ways to Spend One Dollar.
It contained ideas such as “Instead of throwing your dollar to the wind [with the lottery or a candy bar] you could give it to... Read More
Women's Independent Press (PA) November 2011
As www.Women-Drivers.com advises, it’s always smart to get a winter tune up—before winter arrives. Tires, batteries, belts, blades and fluids will all be checked or replaced to maximize your car’s performance and safety,... Read More
Azizah Magazine (GA) Jan 2012
Girls clad in dark blue, double-breasted pant suits, white blouses and blue and white scarves hurry down the 15-feet-wide corridor; along side them rush hale and hearty boys in white dress shirts, ties and navy pants. With prayer rugs draped across... Read More