Timetraveler2
I'm a retired educator and published author who has owned several successful businesses. I have been a cross country trucker, an antiques dealer, a real estate agent, a college admissions rep, an administrative assistant, an employment agent, a movie extra and currently own a jewelry business. I have traveled extensively with my husband in our motor home and currently reside in Florida.
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Computers, Spanish, Education, Reading, Travel, RVing, Finance, Business, Health, Relationships and Penny pinching.Motto
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FEMA Protects Your PropertyPeople don't want to spend the extra money to cover their property because they feel they are safe and the risk is minimal. This can be an expensive mistake. -
Hurricane Evacuation Take ListWhen a hurricane is coming, and you have to evacuate, the things you take with you can make all the difference in your safety, comfort and finances. -
Wall Drug, One Man's DreamBy the time you arrive at Wall Drug, you are dying to try a cup of their 5 cent coffee. By the time you leave, you realize you've just tasted a piece of history. -
Survival Skills 101Survival skills are learned abilities that most people just assume everybody knows. Unfortunately, there are thousands of people whose lives are limited or have even been damaged because they never learned basic survival skills. -
Why Rick Scott Attacks Public EducationRick Scott claims he is only trying to balance Florida's budget. What he really wants is to replace Florida's public education system with private charter schools. -
Live Rent Free in Your RVFull time Rving allows a person to travel from place to place without ever having to pay rent, taxes, electric bills, sewer bills or water bills. The savings can be substantial. Here's how to do it: -
Best Biloxi Senior DealsBiloxi's deals makes it easy for seniors to enjoy themselves without going broke. Seniors love deals, and those who know how to take advantage of those offered in Biloxi are sure to have an enjoyable and inexpensive visit. -
Danger: Hospital ZoneHospitals try to provide safety for their patients, but it is really up to the patient to protect himself. Here are some things patients can do to keep themselves safe: -
Protect Yourself from Category 1 HurricanesCategory 1 hurricanes are more dangerous than most people realize. Here's what you need to know to help you decide whether you should stay or evacuate when a Category 1 comes your way. -
How to Survive Our Losing EconomyWonder if you're going to be able to win in our losing economy? You can, but only if you take action now. These tips will help you to succeed.
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Julie Janssen Hostage Taker?Julie Janssen has given the Pinellas County School Board a financial ultimatum. Should they allow her to hold them hostage, or should they make a decision based on documented facts? -
Responding to Political Attack EmailsResponding to political attack emails is tricky because they come from friends or relatives. A responsible response is important. Here's how to make one: -
Play and Be HappyWe still have the time and the means to awaken our inner children. All we have to do is desire happiness and be willing to participate in child play. -
Tipping for Compensation is a ScamTipping has become so ingrained in our society that few of us any longer consider the injustice of it. One has to wonder when it was decided and by whom that tipping should become a requirement rather than a choice. -
RV Cooking SecretsRV cooks use tricks that make cooking easy and cleanup a snap . -
Why Did You Murder Me?Questions murdered children might ask their killer parents. -
Florida Condo Living is EasierLife is easier, safer, cleaner, less expensive and more fun when you live in a Florida condo! It's the easy life you've earned after all those hard years of work.
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Rothmoor Estates CondominiumMost people who live at Rothmoor will tell you that there is no other place they'd rather be. For good, safe, reasonably priced Florida living, Rothmoor Estates cannot be beat.
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Why Do Political Smears Work?Political smears ruin reputations and careers. They are successful, dirty tools political gurus use to give their candidates an edge.
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A Health Care Plan CompromiseObamacare requires all Americans to purchase health insurance. This has become a bone of contention that will require compromise, but compromise has not been easy. Here is a plan that can make it all work.
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6 Questions for SmokersSmoking can cause problems for smokers as well as those who are affected by them. Therefore, it's important that smokers pay attention to how, when and where they smoke
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Are Motor Home Slides Safe?Most people don't understand the safety issues related to motor home slide rooms. If they did, they might think twice prior to buying one.
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Why Reach Out to SufferersWe live in a '..."hurry up' world and have become a nation of people who tend to tune out the needs and problems of others. We center our thoughts on our own needs, and thus have little patience when someone gets in our way.
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Is America's Middle Class Salvageable?The housing bubble collapse removed over eight trillion dollars from the American economy. This has been particularly damaging to America's middle class. Can they be saved?
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Complaining Often Pays OffYou've been sitting in a restaurant for 20 minutes. Nobody has even looked at you. Waitresses pass by, but you cannot get their attention. Do you complain or walk out?
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Live it EasyMake life easier for yourself by doing these 10 things.
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Are You Ruining Your Life?Life rarely goes according to people's plans. Those who are too emotional or too unrealistic to understand this have no one but themselves to blame for the problems they must endure as the result of their poor decision making.
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9/11 Stole Safety and Trust from UsI thought about the thousands of people who were there, choking on the fetid air or lying injured under the rubble. And I thought about their families. It was too ghastly to imagine.
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Social Networking: a Hacker's DreamUnfortunately, we live in a dangerous and complex world. The less we expose ourselves to it, the safer we are. Hackers can't get your information if you don't give it out.
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Change Opt Out LawsWhile most companies and agencies are basically meeting their basic legal obligations with regards to informing consumers about opting out, the truth is that they are doing so in such a way as to minimize protections for consumer's rights.
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Where is My America?There is no sense of order, honesty, respect or civility in America. All of the lines have become blurred, and greed and corruption are everywhere. It's become an America of '..."every man for himself'.
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Ebay and PayPal: Boycott Them?Despite the fact that I have never had any problems with Ebay or PayPal, I will no longer be an Ebay seller and will only use PayPal for non Ebay transactions.
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Are Classrooms Dangerous for Teachers?Teaching is one profession that is more dangerous to classroom teachers than they realize. Therefore, those wishing to enter this field should think carefully before they do so.
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Seating Charts Help with DisciplineKnowing who students are is a powerful tool, and using seating charts for discipline is very effective.
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Parent Generated Homework for KidsParents who give homework to their children are showing them that they respect the learning process. Furthermore, children think parents who provide homework assignments for them are smart, just like their teachers.
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Senior Citizen Safety LessonsSenior citizens hate to admit it, but as they age, life becomes more dangerous for them. For this reason, seniors need to follow good safety practices.
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Big Changes for Medicare AdvantageBig changes are coming to Medicare Advantage Plans. They begin October 15, 2011.
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Choose the Right DoctorDoing some homework prior to choosing a doctor is a small price to pay for having one who is well-educated and skilled. To do otherwise, is to play Russian roulette with one's life.
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Good Choices Make Good MarriagesNo matter how good he makes you fee or how wonderful he seems to be, you need to pay close attention to the clues he gives you, and take the time to think about them before choosing to marry him. Women who don't do this often wind up in divorce court.
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Not Re-Using Your Plastic Containers?The day lidded plastic containers appeared on store shelves, I almost fainted with joy. Here was a product that was clever, inexpensive and usable in countless ways.I hang onto these plastic containers like I would hoard gold.
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Methods for Controlling Child BehaviorA good plan to improve child behavior can only be successful if parents are able to control their own behavior and be consistent and fair while disciplining their kids.
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Who's Sitting Beside Your Child?School staff members do what they can for students, but they have no control over who sits in their classes. Even sick, dysfunctional and dangerous children have the right to an education.
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What Teachers Think of ParentsParents should realize that it is normal for people to respond according to the way they are treated. They should bear in mind that the way they treat teachers is reflected in their children's behavior.
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Do You Really Want Children?Many people do have children and are able to live happily with them. For others, it just doesn't work. The problem is that once children are born, there's no turning back.
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Are Senior Cell Phones Worthwhile?For a long time, senior citizens had to tolerate cell phones that weren't really adapted to their needs. Cell phone companies recently have addressed this issue.
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RV Shopping? Better Read This!When people shop for campers, they generally are only concerned about finding one that is in decent condition for a price they can afford. However, potential buyers should give deeper thought to this issue prior to making such a purchase.
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Why Our Lives Are ComplicatedThere are many reasons why our lives are so complicated. Here are three of them.
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Why Wash Dishes by Hand?Recently the EPA had started requiring companies that make automatic dishwasher detergent to remove phosphate from its products or to only use .5% of it in them. Knowing this changed the way we wash our dishes.
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The Florida Cowboy and the Old Bull BuffaloOn the sunlit prairie of a South Dakota Autumn day, a Florida cowboy and an old bull buffalo make choices that will determine each other's fate.
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Good Meal Planning Avoids WasteWasting food is like throwing money into the garbage can. There's just no sense to it. Learning to use leftovers can save up to $500 a year.
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Got Pain? Get Some Balls!If you are suffering from buttock, back, arm, leg or foot pain, ball massage will bring quick relief and will save you money.
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Stop Whining, Start Earning!Money making opportunities are everywhere for those who are hard working, creative and really need to earn some money.
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Long Haul Trucking, the TruthThe general public has always been fascinated with truckers. As with most things, the reality isn't quite the same as the dream.
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Aren't Using Your Crock Pot?By not using your crock pot you are making one of the biggest mistakes of your life. Using one saves time and helps you to create foolproof meals like these:
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Home Office? Control Central!It's time to get control of your life. A home office will help you to do that. If you run your home like a business, you will be the one in charge, not the other guy.
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Coping Tools for Today's WorldLife has become more complicated and difficult. To survive comfortably, you need to use every available tool. The ones mentioned here should give you a pretty good ride.
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America, a Third World Country?President Obama has said that we all need to sacrifice. American workers are doing this; it's time for our CEO's to step up to the plate as well.
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Learn to Use Observation Skills to Improve Your LifeLearning to observe people and situations closely can help tremendously with personal and business dealings.
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Use Smart Food Management Techniques to Save MoneyUsing standard money savers such as cutting coupons and buying on sale are good ways to save money on food. However, implementing other smart food management techniques can easily double one's savings.
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12 Tips for Recycling Plastic BagsWe all should use free plastic bags from stores to save money, make the best use of them and also make the world a better place in which to live.
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Was Justice Served in the Casey Anthony Case?For weeks now, people have been watching, discussing, surmising and guessing about Casey Anthony, the Florida mother who was accused of murdering her young daughter.Most people were shocked when the jury announced that Casey was innocent
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Why I Learned to Love Waylon JenningsSeveral years ago my husband wanted to go see a Waylon Jennings concert at the Grand Casino Hotel Resort in Biloxi, MS. I chose not to attend, and to this day, I have regretted that decision.
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Six Things You Can Do to Help Your Child Prepare for Middle SchoolThe dreaded and highly anticipated first day of middle school is drawing near. Your child is trying to be nonchalant, but inside, he's dying. You want to help him, and you can. Just do these six things:
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Use Smart Food Management Techniques to Save MoneyPeople lead busy lives and thus cut corners on cooking and eating. They can save thousands of dollar every year by using the good food management techniques listed here.
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Three Parenting Mistakes that Can Destroy ChildrenParents make some serious mistakes when raising their children. Three of those are school related decisions that can cripple or destroy any chance their child has for success.
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Five Ways to Improve Trucking Income, Savings and LifestyleIdeas truckers can use to help them save money, improve income and improve their trucking lifestyle.
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Five Things to Consider Before You Go TruckingFive important things to think about prior to starting a trucking business that can make or break your success as a trucker.
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Is Food Waste Hurting Your Wallet?Early Native Americans used waste free methods for dealing with cooking and eating. We can learn from them and save an average of $500 per year.
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Why Our Retirement Plan Has Worked for UsAfter nine years, we are still comfortable in retirement because we planned ahead. Here's what we did and what we are now doing.
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Use Bill Paying as a Tool to Save and Make MoneyWe save and make hundreds of dollars every year by using these methods to beat the system.
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He's Divorcing Me. What Do I Do Now?Divorce is a total lifestyle change, not just final separation from a spouse. Knowing this and using common sense survival skills will lead to a new and better life.
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Why You May Be Alone in Your Fight Against Telemarketers and Tools You Can Use to Protect YourselfThe public is being harassed and defrauded every day by telemarketers, and the authorities say it is difficult to stop them. However there are tools you can use to protect yourself. Read about them here.
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Two Medicare Plans: One Clear ChoiceThis article describes the basic differences between Medicare Advantage Plans and Original Medicare and explains why Original Medicare is the better choice.
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Money Saving Tips for Funeral PlanningWhy it is important to plan ahead for funerals and how your County Coroner can help you to save thousands of dollars.
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Think Long Term and Save More MoneyA plan that teaches consumers a method to understand their expenditures and make the most efficient use of their money.
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Are Your Relationships Damaging You?One question to answer that will improve your life and that of others in it.
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Does My Love Affair with Las Vegas Mean I'm Addicted?Describes ways Las Vegas gaming has changed over the years and gives tactics to help improve the gaming experience. Defines gambling addiction and shows how this definition helps one to know whether he has an addiction.
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The Most Important Thing You Can Do to Save Money on Your WeddingNo need to panic about the cost of your upcoming wedding. Make one change in the way you look at things, and you'll save a fortune. The answer is right here.
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Saving Money is Easy If You Stick to This Simple PlanThis article explains a method that will help individuals make better spending choices by understanding the hours they work to earn the money they spend.
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Want to Improve Your Relationships? Organize Your Greeting Cards!This article teaches a foolproof method of organizing greeting cards that saves time, money, gasoline, stress and effort.
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11 Survival Skills for New WidowsThe death of a spouse is horrible. It is a painful time, but those who use these survival skills recover more quickly and are able to greatly improve their lives.
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How Getting Scammed by an MLM Scheme Saved Us a FortuneHow an MLM cost us $1,000 but saved us money in the long run.
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How to Protect Yourself from ScamsPeople lose thousands of dollars every year to scammers. Protecting yourself takes some time and effort, but the rewards in peace of mind and financial savings are worth it.