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What does professionalism, quality, honesty and high ethics mean to you?

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In this day and age, some of the “old school” qualities that we look for in a service company seem to be lacking. What does professionalism, quality, honesty and high mean to you? Personally, these qualities determine whether I sign on the contract’s dotted line, or not.

I have recently become acquainted with a high end quality professional painting contractor. Kenneth W. Axt & Associates has been painting high end quality homes in North Atlanta for over 39 years. Just the years of experience speaks volumes for this company. They must be doing something right!

The company was started in 2973. They have come through the economic crisis and remained busy. This can be attributed to call backs from satisfied customers requesting additional services (both interior and exterior painting), referrals from these loyal customers and people searching for a quality company they can feel safe in going with.

Kenneth W. Axt & Associates are located in Woodstock, and service Woodstock, Canton, Marietta, Smyrna, Alpharetta, Cumming, Roswell, North Atlanta, Dunwoody and Sandy Springs.

Kenneth and his brother David add a personal, professional touch in personally giving detailed estimates and inspecting the painting crews.

All of the interior and exterior painters exercise a high level of skill and professionalism.

The office staff at Kenneth W. Axt & Associates are courteous and knowledgeable. They enjoy working with the customers and assisting them with their questions.

If this spring you are going to increase your home’s curb appeal and longevity, give Kenneth W. Axt & Associates a call for a free estimate. If you have been out of the loop on current colors (interior and exterior) just ask for their free color consultant service to help you make your new color choices.

What does professionalism, quality, honesty and high ethics mean to you? If these qualities are important to you, don’t take my word for how I feel about Kenneth W. Axt & Associates. You can check out other people’s testimonies and their available services at http://axtelitepainting.com/. If you have any questions, or want to schedule a free estimate you can do that under “Contact”. You will not be sorry that you have made this choice.

Reasons Why Trader Joe’s Is The Answer To Your Shopping Needs

Author: Judy Conway

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I would like to take this opportunity to give you reasons why Trader Joe’s is the answer to your shopping needs.

If you are looking for a store that provides not only great, courteous customer service but also a wealth of unique products, Trader Joe’s is an experience you will revisit time and time again. There is never a time that I have shopped here that I haven’t marveled at the friendly, helpful service from the workers in this store. You will always leave with a smile on your face.

Too often we are ready to offer our negative comments on things in our lives. I personally feel that we should also be ready to testify to those experiences we have that make us glad for where we have been and how we have been treated. My daughter and I encountered just such a time at Trader Joe’s on Highway 92 in Roswell, Georgia this past Wednesday.

There was an older couple who made the 100 mile trip from Blue Ridge. To me that speaks volumes of the store. We are among many customers who look forward to our next shopping trip.

Thank you Luke for being an awesome cashier and making us feel special!

We live in Hickory Flat, Georgia, approximately ten miles away, and our only complaint with Trader Joe’s is that there is not a store closer to where we live!

The store offers fresh produce at reasonable prices, great baked goods, such as different artisan breads, bagels and pies. Visit Trader Joe’s to learn more about the wide range of products and recipes.

Below are just a few of the items that are always on our grocery list:

The best tasting low fat Tuscano Marinara sauce sold under the name of Trader Giotto’s
Sweet Chili sauce (that tastes awesome on almost anything you are cooking)
Various spices including one called 21 Seasoning Salute
Quality olive oils and vinegars, including a popular balsamic vinegar
A wide assortment of rices, couscous, and quinoa
Great soaps and health items
Coffees and teas for any connoisseur
A very wide variety of cheeses from around the world
Cookies, Crackers and Candies

Trader Joe’s has a wine department that is not rivaled by any I have seen at prices that will thrill your wallet. You can always find Trader Joes/Charles Shaw variety of wines that sell for $2.79 and recently we have purchased one of their “Hustle Buy” deals of Trebbiano Pino Grigio (white) and Sangiovese (red), both from Italy that are wonderful. These sell for $2.49. Of course, these would not be appropriate to give to children, but you must admit these prices are less than what you would pay for a bottle of juice (you can also find great juices here)! You always hear it said you should cook with wine that you would want to drink … and now you can do it cheaper than what you pay for cooking wine at your local grocery store.

As you can see from the list above, in addition to finding great frozen seafood, vegetables, eggplant Parmigiana, relishes, multi-grain pancake mix, and frozen desserts, these are all great reasons why Trader Joe’s is the answer to your shopping needs. I hope that this article will stir your curiosity to see if there is a store in your area. I personally want to thank Trader Joe’s for being a ray of sunshine in my life and reminding me that great customer service still exists!

Category: Cheeses, health, Helpful Hints, Shopping, Wine | Tags: cheeses, GA, grocery items, Roswell, speciality store, Trader Joe's, wines | Leave a Comment

Black & Decker NLP1800 Cordless Chainsaw – What a Tool!

Author: Judy Conway

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Do You Want to Make Tree Trimming Easier? Use the Black and Decker NLP1800 Cordless Chain Saw! From past personal experience I have learned that trimming trees and hedges can be an over-whelming task. See one of my first encounters with “trimming” in my previous post “Learn How To Conquer Yard Work.” I quickly learned that a week of manually cutting back these hedges with a hand tree saw was not the way to go. So if you want to make tree trimming easier, use the Black and Decker NLP1800 Cordless Chain Saw.

Having spent an exhausting week trimming the Variegated Chinese Privet in my backyard and getting the wise suggestion from my son-in-law, I looked into purchasing a chain saw. At the first mention of purchasing one of these, I had visions of cutting off a limb or two (of my own body)! I began a search for a chain saw that a retired gardener like me could handle. I discovered the Black and Decker NLP1800 Alligator Lopper Cordless Chain Saw. In reading the reviews I noted that this chain saw was light weight, had some safety features and was something I felt I would be able to handle. With fearful thoughts of operating a chain saw I asked my son-in-law to show me how to operate it before I commenced the large project of trimming these same hedges on the front side of my house. These too had grown well above six-feet high. As a matter of fact they were as high as my second story bedroom window. If you want hedges that grow rapidly, I would definitely suggest these.

In the beginning ....

One Saturday afternoon we tackled the job. I was blessed that my son-in-law opted to do the cutting down of all of the limbs. I assisted in piling all the cuttings in a rather larger pile. After about two hours in the intense heat and wearing down the batteries, we decided to finish the rest of the job on Sunday afternoon.

By Sunday afternoon the tall hedges were all cut down. However, that most definitely was not the end of this chore. I spent a good two weeks using this awesome chain saw cutting up limbs and trimmings and bagging them. The Black and Decker NPL1800 proved very helpful with this as well. It works well on trimming the smaller growth on your trees and bushes too. This chain saw was not only useful in cutting down the hedges, but when it came to cutting up all of the debris it made my job a lot easier. I know that if I had tackled this job manually …. I would still be cutting. I am grateful that my son-in-law suggested a chain saw. It made light work of a really overwhelming project

I am a 65 year old, semi-retired grandma and if I can handle this chain saw … anyone can. I am now off to tackle a very large bush that has grown enormously high around a tree in my back yard. I am so grateful for this tool.

Do you want to make tree trimming easier? Use the Black and Decker NLP1800 Cordless Chain Saw and you will be able to enjoy your fun activities quicker. Honestly, the Black and Decker NLP1800 Cordless Chain Saw is an awesome tool. If you would like to check one out for yourself, please click on the image below. Happy trimming.

Category: gardening, health, Helpful Hints, home | Tags: Black and Decker Chain Saw, gardening, Hedge trimming, NLP1800 Cordless Chain Saw, senior citizens, yard tools | Leave a Comment

Flower House FHPH155CL Pop-Up Plant House

Author: Judy Conway

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Summer is coming! The Flower House FHPH155CL Pop-Up Plant House is the perfect solution to get your gardening off to a great head start. You can set this up on soil or hard surfaces. This will provide protection for your plans and definitely extend your growing season.

I personally have problems with birds, squirrels and rabbits admiring my vegetable garden. This will definitely solve this problem. The Plant House promotes and maintains high humidity levels to provide an excellent growing environment.

This is a portable, pop-up greenhouse that is easy to assemble. There are screened vent openings allowing for optimum air circulation. These vents can be closed to increase higher humidity levels, if you want. If necessary an electric heater can be used at night and in cloudy, snowy conditions.

The PVC material is UV resistant. The greenhouse comes with a shade cover, stakes, high wind tie-downs and a free storage bag with a shoulder strap.

This Plant House has a 4-1/2 star rating at Amazon.com. For further information and to review customer comments please click on the link below.

I wish you great success with your Flower House FHPH155CL Pop-Up Plant House and the best crop ever!

Category: family, gardening, Helpful Hints, home | Tags: Amazon.com, easy to assemble greenhouse, extending growing season, Flower House Pop-Up Plant House, greenhouse | Leave a Comment

Do You Want to Make Money With Foreclosure Cleanouts?

Author: Judy Conway

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Realty Trac Inc. is a foreclosure tracker and someone who definitely has their finger on the pulse of the mortgage industry. Their prediction is that lenders will be exercising foreclosure proceedings on more homes during 2011 than at any other time during the U.S. housing meltdown which began in 2006. Although my heart is saddened for those families that are losing their homes, I want to ask you, do you want to make money with foreclosure cleanouts?

It is expected that the rate of foreclosures will remain elevated through 2011. This will cause home prices to decrease about another five percent before it bottoms out.

Continued high unemployment rates, falling home prices and stricter credit standards are detrimental in jump-starting the housing market. People are very hesitant to buy a home, even though mortgage rates are the lowest on record since 1991.

In addition to anticipated rising foreclosure rates, lending organizations, such as Bank of America, are predicting that they unemployment rate is going to rise in 2011, reaching 10.1% by the second quarter. Taking this information into consideration and the fact that there are many older people that are unable to find a replacement for their previous jobs, many people are forced to take an early retirement.

An early retirement puts a greater strain on these “senior citizens” being able to financially keep their heads above water. Social Security checks are helpful, but in no way will these payments cover the expenses of a household. This will force many people in this position into foreclosure.

There is a program that will help seniors supplement their income, and also assist people who are searching for jobs to support their families. This program has been aired on Oprah, CBS, PBS and CNN. Individuals are earning a full-time income on a part-time schedule. This program allows people to have their own business and be able to spend time with their family.

I look at this program as a way for people threatened by foreclosure on their home being able to make the money needed to keep their home. It is a depressing scenario to see people losing their homes, but you can profit from their loss. Perhaps, you will be able to learn this program and be able to share it with people who have lost their homes so that they can once again be able to have a home and not be faced out into the street. You can be in the position to “pay it forward” and possibly assist people who are in danger of losing their homes get on their feet.

This program involves making money with foreclosure cleanouts. The program comes with a step-by-step blueprint program describing everything you need to do. You will receive a 265 page manual showing you everything you need to know. This manual has been prepared by someone who has been in the industry for twelve years.

With the continued predictions of the rise in foreclosures your services, as described in this manual, are needed by mortgage companies and banks. As soon as a property goes into foreclosure a work order is executed. This is where you come in. You can be on the other end of that work order. These banks and mortgage companies are concerned with protecting and restoring their properties for future sale.

You will learn through this program the steps you need to take to process these work orders and put cash in your pocket. If you are looking for a get rich quick scheme, then this is not for you. This is a program that you are going to have to put sincere effort into and work to achieve the desired results. When all is said and done you will have a REAL business opportunity. This can be the financial solution you have been searching for.

The question to ask yourself is, “Do you want to make money with foreclosure cleanouts?” If you answered yes and are interested in this opportunity, please CLICK HERE. I hope that together we will be able to make a difference in other people’s lives!

Category: family, Helpful Hints, Home Business, Make Money At Home | Tags: banks, foreclosure cleanouts, Home Business, make money at home, mortgage companies, real business, unemployment | Leave a Comment

The Nesco/American Harvest Food Dehydrator Is Always There For You

Author: Judy Conway

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Having been the leader in food dehydration for over 30 years, Nesco/American Harvest is considered to have the best food dehydrators in the world. Nesco/American Harvest Food Dehydrator processes fruits, vegetables and jerky for times of need, like the times we are experiencing this winter with some severe snow and ice storms. Without a doubt the Nesco/American Harvest food dehydrator is always there for you.

A food dehydrator will take the worry out of being house bound during blizzards, ice storms, hurricanes, etc .and facing the dilemma of finding the shelves in your grocery store bare. You will always have vegetables, fruits and meat to create wonderful soups and stews or delicious desserts, just to mention a few.

A food dehydrator can save you money. If you are a gardener, here the perfect way to utilize your crops for future use. Or if your local store is running a sale on produce you can buy at a lower price and dehydrate for later use at a savings! Fruits are very tasty when dehydrated as well. I especially like apples, strawberries and pineapple. With the fruits you can also make fruit leathers, which most children love.

Below is a list of drying information for various vegetables and fruits:

Vegetables:

Beans, green:Stem and break beans into 1-inch pieces.Blanch. Dry 6-12 hours until brittle.
Beets: Cook and peel beets. Cut into 1/4-inch pieces. Dry 3-10 hours until leathery.
Broccoli: Cut and dry 4-10 hours.
Carrots: Peel, slice or shred. Dry 6-12 hours until almost brittle.
Cauliflower: Cut and dry 6-14 hours.
Corn:Cut corn off cob after blanching and dry 6-12 hours until brittle.
Mushrooms: Brush off, don’t wash. Dry at 90 degrees for 3 hours, and then 125 degrees for the remaining drying time. Dry 4-10 hours until brittle.
Onions: Slice 1/4-inch thick. Dry 6-12 hours until crisp.
Peas: Dry 5-14 hours until brittle.
Peppers, sweet: Remove seeds and chop. Dry 5-12 hours until leathery.
Potatoes: Slice 1/8-inch thick. Dry 6-12 hours until crisp.
Tomatoes: Dip in boiling water to loosen skins, peel,slice or quarter. Dry 6-12 hours until crisp.
Zucchini: Slice 1/8-inch thick and dry 5-10 hours until brittle.

Fruits:

Apples:Peel, core and slice into 3/8-inch rings, or cut into 1/4-inch slices. Pretreat and dry 6-12 hours until pliable.
Apricots: Cut in half and turn inside out to dry. Pretreat and dry 8-20 hours until pliable.
Bananas: Peel, cut into 1/4-inch slices and pretreat. Dry 8-16 hours until plialbe or almost crisp.
Blueberries: Dry 10-20 hours until leathery.
Cherries: Cut in half and dry 18-26 hours until leathery and slightly sticky.
Peaches: Peel,halve or quarter. Pretreat and dry 6-20 hours until pliable.
Pears: Peel, cut into 1/4-inch slices, and pretreat. Dry 6-20 hours until leathery.
Pineapple: Core and slice 1/4-inch thick. Dry 6-16 hours until leathery and not sticky.
Strawberries: Halve or cut into 1/4-inch thick slices. Dry 6-16 hours until pliable and almost crisp.

You can pre-treat your fruit with lemon juice or ascorbic acid so it won’t darken while you are preparing it for drying. Just slice the fruit into the solution and soak for 5 minutes.

Dried fruits can also be used to make beautiful wreaths and swags for gifts combined with cinnamon sticks and bay leaves. These last for years and you can refresh their fragrance with a spritz of cinnamon oil.

Here is how you would prepare your fruits and vegetables for use in your recipes:

Apples: Add 1 1/2 C. warm water to 1 C. apples and soak for 1/2 hour.
Beans, green: Add 2 1/4 C. boiling water to 1 C. beans and soak for 1 1/2 hours.
Beets: Add 2 3/4 C. boiling water to 1 C. beets and soak for 1 1/2 hours.
Carrots: Add 2 1/4 C. boiling water to 1 C. carrots and soak for 1 hour.
Corn: Add 2 1/4 C. boiling water to 1 C. Corn and soak for 1/2 hour.
Onions: Add 2 C. boiling water to 1 C. onions and soak for 1 hour.
Peaches: Add 2 C. warm water to 1 C. peaches and soak for 1 1/4 hour.
Pears: Add 1 3/4 C. warm water to 1 C. pears and soak for 1 hour.
Peas: Add 2 1/2 C. boiling water to 1 C. peas and soak for 1/2 hour.
Potatoes: Add 1 1/2 C. boiling water to 1 C. potatoes and soak for 1/2 hour.

Many people enjoy meat jerky. Jerky does not store as long as fruits and vegetables. For storage longer than a month you will want to consider storage in the freezer or refrigerator. To aid in the curing of jerky, meat must be marinated in salt and spices. In days of old people used 1 1/2 cups pickling salt to 1 gallon of water and soaked the meat strips in this for a couple of days. Below are several marinade recipes for you to choose from. You will want to marinade the meat strips overnight.

Jerky Marinade No.1

1/4 C. Soy sauce
2 T. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 t. pepper
1/2 t. garlic powder
1 t. liquid smoke
1 t. salt

Jerky Marinade No.2

4 t. salt
1 t. pepper
1 t. chili powder
1 t. garlic powder
1 t. liquid smoke
1/2 C. water

Jerky Marinade No.3

1 C. ketchup
1/2 C. vinegar
1/4 C Worcestershire Sauce
2 t. dry mustard
1 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper

In checking the shelf life of dehydrated fruits and vegetables most resources recommended one year. Be sure your items are stored in a dry environment.

If you are an avid camper, a dehydrator can help in the preparation of awesome trail mix!! There are many recipes and suggestions on the internet proving the Nesco/American Harvest FD-80 Square- Shaped Food Dehydrator Is always there for you. To learn more information about this dehydrator please click on this link:

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Twas The Night Before Jesus Came!

Author: Judy Conway

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This time of the year when we, as Christians, think about the birth of Christ I hope throughout the upcoming year we will take it one step further and think about whether we are ready for His return. Below is a revised version of “Twas The Night Before Christmas” .

‘Twas The Night Before Jesus Came’
written by Unknown Author

‘Twas the night before Jesus came and all through the house
Not a creature was praying, not one in the house.
Their Bibles were lain on the shelf without care
In hopes that Jesus would not come there.

The children were dressing to crawl into bed.
Not once ever kneeling or bowing a head.
And Mom in her rocker with baby on her lap
Was watching the Late Show while I took a nap.

When out of the East there arose such a clatter.
I sprang to my feet to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash!

When what to my wondering eyes should appear
But angels proclaiming that Jesus was here.
With a light like the sun sending forth a bright ray
I knew in a moment this must be THE DAY!

The light of His face made me cover my head
It was Jesus! returning just like He had said.
And though I possessed worldly wisdom and wealth,
I cried when I saw Him in spite of myself.

In the Book of Life which He held in His hand
Was written the name of every saved man.
He spoke not a word as He searched for my name;
When He said “it’s not here” my head hung in shame.

The people whose names had been written with love
He gathered to take to His Father above.
With those who were ready He rose without a sound.
While all the rest were left standing around.

I fell to my knees, but it was too late;
I had waited too long and thus sealed my fate.
I stood and I cried as they rose out of sight;
Oh, if only I had been ready tonight.

In the words of this poem the meaning is clear;
The coming of Jesus is drawing near.
There’s only one life and when comes the last call
We’ll find that the Bible was true after all!

The song below sung by DC Talk is one that I have also loved and it does cause one to think.

I hope that you and your family have a beautiful Christmas. May it be one where we all look at others through the eyes of Christ and share his love, not just on Christmas, but throughout the year. We have so very much to be grateful for. Jesus was born into this world to be an example to us and to die for us. What a true gift He was. This should fill our hearts with much joy.

Blessings,

Judy

Category: Children, Christian, Christmas, family, Helpful Hints, holidays, Inspirational | Tags: Christmas, DC Talk, Twas the Night Before Jesus Came, Wish we'd all been ready | Leave a Comment

2 Quick Recipe Tips

Author: Judy Conway

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[I really like this post from my friend Jon Benson. I think you will too!]

One of the most surprising benefits I’ve discovered for being engaged to a gal from the Middle East, other than the vast cultural exchange, is the cooking.

Oh, yes ladies… my gal COOKS!

Which is good since I am a lousy cook. : )

Hanna enjoys it… and she brings a Middle Eastern flair to some really boring fitness/bodybuilding foods that I want to share with you today.

Here’s just two quick tips from Hanna on making the ultimate in “boring” foods — egg whites and tuna (yuck) — taste incredible.

TIP 1:
Lively Egg White Omelette

Let’s face facts: Egg whites suck. At least that’s what I USED to think until Hanna decided to experiment with my morning omelette.

Now I eat this stuff like it was candy.

Here’s what she does:

1. She cooks the veggies separate from the egg whites. You’d think this would be common sense, but I never did it and I’ve seen a lot of people just toss it all in together.

2. Add 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil with 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil to the veggies. This alone improved the taste tremendously.

3. Add 1/2 egg yolk to the veggies after cooking for 1 minute. This, again, is primarily for taste.

4. Garlic! If you love garlic, here’s your chance. Garlic ROCKS in egg white omelets.

5. Use Pam or another non-stick spray for the egg whites and cook them like you would a normal omelette. Then pour the almost-cooked veggies in the middle. Do the omelette dance.

6. Here’s the SECRET SAUCE… literally. This will sound nuts until you try it:

Shrimp Cocktail Sauce

Okay… Hanna’s bright, but this was an accident. She thought it was salsa. But I’ve NEVER gone back to salsa after stumbling on this incredible treat! I have no idea why it tastes so good, but it makes the omelette.

Try these tips and see if your egg white omelette doesn’t become your favorite meal of the day.

TIP 2:
Canned Tuna Extraordinaire

Again, I have the lovely Hanna to thank for this.

Like egg whites, I used to HATE canned tuna. Now, again, I can eat this every night without complaint.

Here’s what she does:

She cooks the veggies the same way as in the omelette above and then pours the tuna from the can into a skillet. That’s IT.

I’ve never had “tuna ala skillet” before… and I have no clue why this tastes so smooth and delicious, but it does.

If you hate canned tuna for being dry or tasteless, try this. You’ll never go back.

If you want 40 pages of recipes like this… very yummy and VERY healthy… then be sure to pick up my EODD “Favorite Foods” Dieplan.

Here’s more about it:

Favorite Foods Diet + Recipes <-- click.here.for.more

Remember:
Don’t Quit. Get Fit!

P.S. Most of the recipes that come with my EODD book can be prepared in 15 minutes or less… so do not let the clock become your enemy when it comes to getting lean!

And remember: You can eat your favorite foods several days per week on my plan and still get rid of excess bodyweight.

Why give up living when you don’t have to, right? : )

Favorite Foods Diet + Recipes <-- click.here.for.more

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Did You Know the AARP Magazine Can Save You Money?

Author: Judy Conway

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For the longest time, I must sadly admit, I treated my AARP Magazine as junk mail. Because of what I have discovered I want to ask you a simple question – “Did you know that the AARP Magazine can save you money?” I realize, of course, that you may not be old enough to be involved with AARP, but when you reach the age of 49 (the age I joined) I would suggest that you join.

In the September/October 2010 issue there is a great section on 16 ways that AARP saves you money. I would like to list these here just in case you missed this article.

Many of us have been coupon clippers for many years. It surely is a great feeling to check out at the store and find you have saved, in some cases, more than you have spent. And this happened just because you took the time to clip coupons. With the economy the way it is today, you cannot afford not to clip coupons. The AARP Grocery Coupon center offers coupons for more than just groceries. You can check these out at http://grocerycouponcenter.com.
If you are like me, I am always looking for discounts at the national chain stores. These include Target, Sears, Kmart, and many others. The Everyday Savings Center is powered by Next Jump. You can find discounts on things from books, electronics, furniture and much more. For more information on this service check out http://everydaysavingscenter.com/deals.
Nowadays, it is a blessing when we can find tips on low-cost home improvements, including no-cost ways to improve our energy usage. How many times do we find ourselves postponing a home improvement project because it is too expensive? AARP Magazine suggests checking out http://aarp.org/homeupdates.
Often we forfeit going out to eat as it just does not fit in our budget. Denny’s offers a 20 percent savings off your check every day between the hours of 4 PM and 10 PM just by your showing your AARP card. (please note that this offer cannot be used with other promotional offers and this is valid only at participating Denny restaurants). You can also get coffee for yourself and your guests for $1.00. You can call your local Denny’s to check this out at 800-733-6697 or go to their website at http://dennys.com.
I am most definitely going to be checking this “way to save” out myself. I did not participate in driver’s education when I was in high school but now AARP is offering the first and largest driver refresher course in the classroom and online. This will be at a discounted rate for AARP members. I have a spotless driving record but this could save me money. Check out the regulations in your state. Taking this course could very well save you money on your insurance premiums. For further information you can call 888-227-7669 or go to http://aarp.org/drive.
Who does not like to travel? As our purse strings seem to be getting tighter it is more and more difficult to take those vacations we would like to. The AARP Travel Center powered by Expedia can help you with your domestic and international vacation packages, cruises, flights, hotels and rental cars. You can be eligible for discounts from most AARP Travel hotel and car providers, as well as receiving extra onboard credits on select cruises. In addition you will not be charged air or cruise booking fees. Check out 800-675-4318 or http://expedia-aarp.com for more information.
And while you are on your way to the airport, perhaps you will need airport parking. You can save 10 percent at more than 130 off-site discount airport parking facilities operated by Park Ride Fly USA nationwide. They offer complimentary services that include curb-to-curb shuttle service to and from the airport, valet and/or self-parking and luggage assistance (this is an enormous help for sure). Call 877-503-7275 or log onto http://parkrideflyusa.com/aarp for more information.
I do not know about you, but car and home insurance payments can take a big chunk out of your budget. If you insure your home and auto with the AARP Auto and Homeowners Insurance Program you can receive up to a ten percent discount on your homeowners-insurance rates and an additional fifteen percent on your auto insurance. Go to http://aarp.the.hartford.com/msb, or call 800-689-9089, code 440160 for specific information.
If you are looking for ways to save on your cell phone plan, you can receive a free phone from Consumer Cellular when you sign up for a new service. With this program you will receive 5 percent off your monthly service and 30 percent off selected accessories. You will not have to sign up for a long term contract. Call 888-437-9226 or go to http://consumercellular.com/aarp.
Who is not trying to become more physically fit? Visit AARP’s online fitness center for exercise news and motivational tips. You can join an online group, Fat2Fit, and be part of a group that has helped almost 4,000 people lose weight over the past year. If you would like more information on this program check out http://aarp.org/fit.
Most people at this age are looking for ways to save money on eyewear. AARP has a program that can help you save on bifocals, trifocals, lens options and frames. You can realize these savings at LensCrafters, Pearle Vision, Sears Optical, Target Optical, JC Penney Optical and also at many private practitioners. These savings are offered through EyeMed Vision Care and for more information you can go to http://aarphealthcare.com or call 888-352-3924. These savings cannot be combined without other discounts.
Health insurance is very expense and there are many people who cannot afford a health plan. This means that screening tests are not being performed. You can receive six free health tests for such things as bone density and cholesterol, through the AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour. This program is visiting cities nationwide and in Puerto Rico through February 2011. Call 866-484-8687 or go http://aarpwalghreens.com/tour. By logging onto the website you can see where the tour will be going.
Medications are another expense that many people are having difficulty affording. Check out AARP’s Doughnut Hole Calculator to find less expensive generic drugs. Those who have fallen to Medicare Part D’s “Doughnuthole” will receive a $250.00 rebate check from Medicare automatically this year. Check out http://aarp.org/doughnuthole for further information.
(Also remember that if you are having difficulty affording your medications you can contact your drug’s manufacturer and check on their assistance program. Many pharmaceutical companies, depending on your income, will supply your medications free of charge. You will have to request the required forms and get your doctor’s approval and prescription request. This was not in the AARP Magazine, but I speak from previous experience!)
Just because we have retired it does not mean that we still do not want to be active in the work force. We still have a lot of value to offer to the corporate world. If you are seeking no-cost job-search assistance or career counseling so you can maintain a marketable profile, AARP offers free advice and resources including career fairs and access to employers that are seeking workers 50 and older. If you require this type of service, check out http://aarp.org/work.
If you have retired AARP offers free webinars with tips on how to better stretch your money and helps you with information on ways you can make ends meet. If you have not retired but are thinking about it, AARP can help you figure out how much you should be saving for retirement. Go to http://aarp.org/moneywebinars.
Last, but definitely not least, AARP is always looking out for your interests in the halls of Congress and in all 50 statehouses.

AARP has fought to provide $250 in relief to Social Security recipients whose benefits were frozen this year.

AARP strives to protect and strengthen Social Security not only for you, but for generations to come.

Did you know that AARP saves consumers billions of dollars in home-energy costs by defending us against unfair rate hikes utility companies?

This is only a very small portion of the plethora of information that is included in the AARP Magazine. There is so much value in this magazine, including health, money, motivational articles, etc. this was just the tip of the iceberg. This is by no means “junk mail”, and do not throw it away before reading it from cover to cover.

I hope that this information is helpful to you. Please share this information with others so they will know that the AARP Magazine can save them money and how the AARP Organization is working to help us. This is so very important, especially during the economical conditions of our country.

Happy Savings!

Judy Conway

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Do You Know How To Do Continuous Chest Compression CPR?

Author: Judy Conway

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My daughter shared this eye-opening video on Continuous Chest Compress CPR,with me today. I instantly felt led to get this information out to as many people as I can, and for that reason I am posting it on my blog. I hope that you will take the time to not only read this blog, but also watch the video above. By your knowing this information, you might just have the opportunity to save someone’s life.

I was amazed to learn that more Americans die from sudden cardiac arrest in three days than died in the 9-1-1 attacks. I hope that you will feel compelled to learn the Continuous Chest Compression CPR procedure. By using this method you can double a person’s change of surviving cardiac arrest.

If you have not been comfortable with the thought of mouth-to-mouth contact you will want to learn Continuous Chest Compression CPR. This is a hands-only method. This was developed at the University of Arizona College of Medicine by research pioneers, including Gordon A. Ewy, MD, in hopes of making the odds greater that a bystander will step up to the plate and help someone suffering from cardiac arrest.

Sarver Heart Center’s video (shown above) was developed to give people easy-to-learn instructions for performing Continuous Chest Compression CPR. If you forget the name of my blog site, please just direct people to YouTube when it is also posted.

Truly, this six-minute video can mean the difference of life or death to a person in cardiac arrest. For every one minute that goes by without a person receiving help there is a 10% less chance of survival.

Below are written directions for performing Continuous Chest Compression CPR.

If you see someone collapse who isn’t responsive and has trouble breathing:

Tell someone to call 911 or make the call yourself.
Position the person with the back on the floor. Place the heel of one hand on the center of the chest (between the nipples) and the heel of the other hand on top of the first. Lock your elbows, position your shoulders over your hands and use your upper-body weight to “fall” downward. Lift your hands slightly each time to allow the chest wall to recoil. Try to compress at 100 beats per minute and about 2 inches deep until emergency help arrives.

Note: Mouth-to-mouth CPR still is recommended for drowning and very small children.

Here is the YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcbgpiKyUbs.

Please take the time to pass this information about Continuous Chest Compress CPR along to your friends and family. Unlike some of the funny emails we all receive (and enjoy) this can save a person’s life!

Thanks for caring and sharing!

Judy Conway

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