by: Robert Rogers Real Money-Saving StepsThere are numerous no- or low-cost steps you can take to combat rising gas prices. Most cars can run on regular unleaded – 87 octane. High performance vehicles will usually require 91 octane or higher. Check your owner’s manual to determine the right octane level for your car. It’s [...]
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Save at the Gas Pump – Real Money Saving Tips
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The New Internet Safety Policies on Facebook
Thursday, July 17th, 2008Next to MySpace, Facebook is one of the most commonly accessed social networking sites. Teens especially seem to love Facebook and all it does and while the site aspires to keep posters and participants safe, there are some fact parents need to know. The new Internet safety policies on Facebook, much like the ones set [...]
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Internet Safety Software Recommendations Do Not Make Up For Parental Supervision
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008With Facebook increasing and enhancing its safety features and other social networking sites quickly following suit, it is not surprising that many a parent is convinced their kids are safer online than they ever were before. If online predators were not evolving alongside the technology designed to keep them away from kids, this might be [...]
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Homeschool Field Trips-Using Your Vacation to Homeschool
Friday, July 11th, 2008My family and I are currently on vacation in Mexico. Although we are taking plenty of time to relax and rejuvinate, we are also finding plenty of ways to make our trip educational. Thus, many of our days here will be included in our 180 days of school. On day one, we took a guided [...]
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