Month: October 2011

You probably are already beginning to line up your plans for the holidays, and possibly even getting your home ready to host the big family gathering. While lining up your plans well ahead of time is always a must in the busy holiday season, one of the key preparations you can make is for something more unexpected – drop-in visits.

With the stomach flu season upon us, parents know that the stomach flu could be lurking on any doorknob or shared toy. Unfortunately, what parents don’t know could be making the symptoms of stomach flu worse for little ones.

Whether families are around the corner or across the country, special memories and cherished traditions bring them together. From cooking favorite dishes to re-telling classic family stories, it’s important to keep those traditions alive.

From a young age, we’re often told the path to a successful career leads through college. However, college is not a one-size-fits-all experience for everyone pursuing a post-secondary education. Where one person might stand to benefit from completing a degree at a four-year university, another may be just as well off with an associate degree.

Who could forget the challenges of last winter? The 2010/2011 winter season went down in the record books as one of the coldest and snowiest for many parts of the United States. Unfortunately, in looking at forecasts for the coming winter season, it appears that many Americans may again be facing the same challenge. The good news, despite the dismal forecast, is that there are more and better choices when it comes to snow removal options today.

The fact is, however, that in the last few years the Army Reserve has become a leader in environmental sustainability and energy security. Why? Because sustainability is not only good for the planet, it has also become critically important to the Army Reserve’s ability to carry out our mission. The ability to adapt quickly to future challenges, be they economic, environmental or geopolitical, is a critical aspect of the Army Reserve.

Are you always stopping and resting because you’re short of breath, wheezing or coughing? Do you find that you have trouble with simple, daily activities like climbing stairs, carrying groceries or gardening? If this sounds like you, your lungs could be trying to tell you something. You could be experiencing symptoms of COPD, a serious lung disease that over time makes it hard to breathe.

It’s time to don that holiday spirit and prepare your home for festivities. But do your tightened purse strings have you saying “bah humbug?” Luckily, creating exquisite holiday decor can be fun and cost-effective when you do it yourself. Here are a few amazing holiday craft ideas that are simple and sensational.

Video gaming’s popularity is at an all-time high – in fact, a recent study from Memorex shows four of five families have at least one gaming console in the home. This holiday season, skip a pricey console purchase and give your favorite gamer a gift that keeps on giving. Here are four gift options under $25 that won’t break your budget and will keep video game fans entertained well into the new year.

For most people, the keys to their financial future are already in their pocket. While it’s true that market fluctuations have an effect on our economy, careful planning and smart habits will take you further than you might have imagined. Above all, taking positive steps today to take care of your credit can help set you on the road to sound finances.

The County Commission on Tuesday approved a partnership among family services, the University of Nevada School of Medicine and Mojave Mental Health to screen prescriptions, diagnoses, target symptoms and adverse effects of medication being taken by children. The one-year $300,455 agreement will go through June 30, 2012, and has an option to renew for three 1-year periods so officials can examine the data each year.