Halloween tips
Today is a pretty controversial holiday here in the US. Some believe it's just all for fun. Others believe it's absolutely evil. Whatever you believe, it is Halloween.
There will be plenty who do go trick or treating tonight. I'm sure everyone will plan to be careful, but if this happens to be a new activity for you, here are some tips.
- Wear reflective clothing or put reflective tape on clothes or costumes so you will be more visible to people driving cars.
- Use makeup instead of a mask so you (or your child) can see clearly and avoid hazards.
- Only visit well lighted places of business or homes of people you know.
- Never accept unwrapped candy, cookies, fruit, or other treats. They could contain poisons or sharp objects.
- Examine all candy carefully for signs of tampering.
- Use routes that are well traveled and well lit.
- Keep costume lengths short enough that they aren't a tripping hazard.
If you accumulate a lot of candy, and have found it to be safe to eat, you might want to put some of it away for treats later. Better to space it out in small increments than to need weight loss pills by the time Christmas rolls around!
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Quitting smoking
In this world of non-smoking locations from restaurants to other buildings, there are still smokers out there who are looking for a way to smoke without offending others. Now, I'm not saying that anyone should start smoking. Far from it. However, there may be those who are so hooked they are having difficulties quitting.
For those, who could use a little help getting over that obstacle, e cigarettes could be just the thing to help them. A non-smoke way to possibly get away from cigarettes altogether. It may be worth checking into.
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Homeschooling on the road
I have noticed that several celebrities are homeschooling. One of them even travels around the country in an RV, taking in the sites and making both History and Geography real to her children.
That got me to thinking that maybe ordinary homeschool families should be looking into rv financing so that they can turn themselves loose on the open road and create a homeschool environment that's reality based.
I don't know. What do you think?
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Free online school
For those who think they have to pay an arm and a leg for an online, homeschool education for their children, Connections Academy is available for free. This is a fully accredited online school with state certified teachers, solid curriculum, and up to date technology.
Using an online school such as this may be just the thing for parents who don't feel comfortable writing their own lesson plans and gathering materials for the school curriculum.
Created to cover courses in most states from the post-diaper stage to the acne treatment stage (K-12), you will find everything you need for educating all your children. Keep in mind that this is a public school online education, which may or may not be suitable for those with strong religious views.
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