Kris McLeod
Kris McLeod has worked in the banking and finance industry managing branches and call centers for the past 25 years. Currently, she is the owner of a sucessful business. With her husband and partner of 24 years she is also the mother of 4 children.
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Pet Funeral – Help Your Child Learn to Deal with GriefThe loss of a pet can help a child learn how to cope with the loss of a loved one as they grow older. -
One Horse Auto - Repair Shop in Eugene, OROne consumers opinion about One Horse Auto, a repair shop on the west side of Eugene, OR -
Boating, an Activity Your Family Will LoveBoating appeals to every age group and has been an activity that our entire family has enjoyed through the years. -
The Benefits of Declawing Your CatThinking of declawing your cat? Read the opinion of someone who has experienced the joys of a happily declawed cat. -
Can a Hair Remover Kit Change Your Life?I can remember when I was in middle school I was always bothered by the fact that I had more facial hair than I would like. I didn't realize at the time that there were products that could lighten or even remove the offending hair from my body. -
Want to Live Rent Free? Become a House SitterBy living in a home, you are providing the homeowner the security of someone maintaining the property in their absence. -
A New Look at Fake FingernailsFake fingernails have come along way in the last 20 years. Take a look back with me through my experiences with them. -
Foot Problems---Swelling Feet or AnklesSwelling of the feet and ankles, also called edema, can be caused by a number of things and can make you feel miserable. Learn about some home remedies that may help relieve this problem. -
Why Not Learn Another Language?Do you envy people who can read and speak several other languages? Do you wish you could even read and write one language other than your own? Instead of just sitting around wishing, why not make this the year that you make that wish come true?
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NaNoWriMo Could Jump-Start Your Novel Writing CareerWill you wake up in the middle of November to realize that NaNoWriMo is half over, and that you've been left behind? There's still time to get in on the great novel writing marathon for 2009. -
Preparing for H1N1 or Swine FluPrepare you family for the coming H1N1 or Swine Flu virus, practical everyday advice for families.
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Easy Set Inflatable Swimming Pool for Your FamilyA back yard pool may sound like the perfect answer to keeping your kids occupied this summer, but there are some things you should consider before you bring one home for your family.
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How to Recycle Leftover FabricNo need to dump those small pieces of left-over fabric from your latest sewing project. Try one of these ideas to turn them into something of lasting value. -
Travel to Mexico City, Hawaii and Dollywood Top My "Bucket List"This is my list of "Things I really want to do and see before I die." Do you have a similar list? If not, why not start one today? -
Dollar Store Decorating : Decorate a Girls Room for $25.00 Or LessYou can achieve a look that rivals that of many a professional decorator with just ordinary skills and very little money. -
How to Teach Young Children to Save for a GoalTeaching young children to save for a goal. -
New Laptop Computer Care TipsA new laptop computer is expensive, so you want to be sure that yours will last as long as possible. Here are some suggestions that may help you in reaching that goal. -
How the Recession Will Change the Relationship Between Employees and EmployersThe recession will ultimately change the relationship between employees and their employers. -
Self-Confidence Vs. Self-Esteem in ChildrenAre we placing too much emphasis on building self-esteem in our children and, in the process, creating a generation of kids who will end up thinking more highly of themselves than they ought?
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Regain Control of Your Teenagers: 2 Simple Rules to Help ParentsArguing, demanding, blaming......Is that how your teenager behaves? Up one minute and down the next? The 2 simple rules in this article may help save your sanity. -
Is This Stimulus Package Really Necessary?When a family is head over heels in debt, plunging into even more debt in order to solve the problem doesn't make much sense. Why should it be any different for the federal government?
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Seven Simple Suggestions for Hospitals to Make a Patient's Stay Safer and EasierLots of articles have been written on how visitors to hospital patients should behave. This article reminds hospital personnel of things they can do to make sure the patient's stay is as comfortable as possible. -
How to Make Money BloggingHave bloggers forgotten how to actually communicate with other bloggers, and turned instead to simply blogging for dollars? Is there any reason why we can't do both? -
The No Cussing Club Says, "Ya Wanna Hang with Us? Don't Cuss!"Are you disturbed at the trend of teens toward using profanity, not just when something unusual happens to upset them, but in their everyday conversation with classmates and friends? One teen seems to have a good start on attacking the problem. -
Why Should My Debt-Free Parents Be Considered Poor Credit Risks?It's hard to believe that someone who doesn't own a credit card, who hasn't owed anyone money for over 30 years, and who has a steady income could be labeled a poor credit risk, but it happens more often than you might imagine. -
How to Get Rid of a Critical SpiritAll of us have those moments when we wish the words we had just spoken had never come out of our mouths. Luckily, such words usually fade with time, but, when such utterances become an ingrained habit, it's time to try to do something about it.
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Suffering from Nostalgia? EBay to the RescueEver wish you still had that collection of Liddle Kiddles you had in middle school, or a poodle skirt like the teeny boppers wore in your mother's day? There is one place you might be able to find them again.
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The One that Got Away! a Fish Tale for the Holiday SeasonEvery holiday, we hope that we have been careful and have chosen items that will withstand the test of time and be a durable toy for our children. -
Product Review for the HP LaserJet 1320tn PrinterThe HP LaserJet 1320tn is a workhorse for the home business.
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Has the Economy Affected the Safety of Citizens in Your City?How to overcome the fine line between safety and paranoia. -
Is Your Christmas Newsletter Boring?It only takes a few extra minutes to turn your Christmas newsletter into something your friends and family will look forward to each year. -
Is One of Your Loved Ones Spending Christmas with Jesus This Year?Grief, at any time of the year is a difficult thing to experience, but grief, during the holidays, can be even worse. -
Quick and Easy Baked ZitiBaked Ziti for the unskilled cook.
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Traveling Crèche or Nativity Scene ExhibitVisit this wonderful holiday exhibit in your town, Crèche or Nativity Scene's from all around the world. -
The Last Minute Christmas Gift for Everyone on Your Christmas ListSome people are hard to please, but this gift is guaranteed to win over even the worst Scrooge on your Christmas list. -
December 7, 1941 is a Day All Americans Should RememberWhy is it that some of the most significant and life-changing events in life are eventually forgotten, and some of the things we would label as less important in terms of impact on society, are remembered forever? -
What the Needy Really NeedFood banks in most places are no longer able to fulfill the needs of all the needy persons coming to them for help.
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A Useful Purpose for Spam!Are you tired of Spam emails? Put them to use for yourself!
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Does Someone You Know Suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?Post traumatic stress disorder is often used to label any type of unusual behavior from a person who has suffered a traumatic event in their lives. Such an assumption may or may not be true.
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Does He Really Need that "Doughnut Fix" Today?Why is it that so many of us wait until our health is seriously threatened before we are willing to make even the slightest change in our diets?
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Halloween Made SimpleSimplify your Halloween obligations. -
Review of "How to Look Good Naked" Hosted by Carson KressleyWatching Lifetime's "How to Look Good Naked" hosted by Carson Kressley touched my life.
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How Lanolin for Nursing Mothers Changed My Life!How I used Lanolin to overcome infection and pain from nursing an infant. -
Christmas Gift Ideas in Uncertain TimesIn these uncertain times we need to re-evaluate our holiday celebrations. -
How We Lowered Our Electric BillOur electric bill was getting out of hand! With a family of 6 and a 2000 sq. foot home our bill kept rising. This is what we did to lower our bill.
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Work from Home as a Child Care ProviderWorking from home as a Child Care provider can bring in a healthy income for your family. Many people think of Child Care as babysitting, but in reality it can be fun and rewarding both emotionally and economically. -
Banking Matters to Consider Before and After a Loved One DiesHandling necessary paperwork to change the ownership on accounts can be traumatic after a death in the family. Use this as a guide to help you through the process. -
Work at Home as a Transportation BrokerMake a great salary working from home as a Transportation Agent or Transportation Broker. -
Banks Vs Credit UnionsAre Banks and Credit Unions different? What does a veteran employee of both think.
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Get the Most from Childrens Swimming LessonsChildren of all ages are enrolled in swim classes, here are some ways to encourage their development and get the most for your money. -
The Pope Abolishes Limbo. . . How Does that Work?Reading the headlines today, that Limbo has been abolished by order of the Pope, I found myself stunned yet again by the arrogance of the Catholic Church. -
Willamette High School in Lock-Down for Student Safety in Eugene, OregonNerves Run High in Eugene, Oregon at Willamette High School as the school was placed in lock down this afternoon after someone set off a firecracker in one of the locker bays.
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Product Review: LG Front Load Washing MachineOur new front loading washing machine by LG is awesome!
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Amana French Door Refrigerator - Consumer ReviewA look at the Amana French Door Refrigerator.
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Shooting on Campus - Virginia Tech Touches HomeThis week's Virginia Tech shootings brings back haunting memories of a local school shooting. -
The Family Tooth FairyCreate your families personal Tooth Fairy representative!
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Bank Fees Vs Payday LoansAre financial institutions like Washington Mutual really just Payday Loan companies in disguise?
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Getting Started Selling on eBay!How selling small items on eBay helped fund our family vacations.
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Blatant Self Promotion, Begging on Street Corners Taken to a New LevelBegging has been takent to a new level as begging and panhandling has moved to the internet.
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Obesity in America: With a Stroke of a Pen Many of Us Became FAT!We didn't gain a pound, but secretly in 1998 many of us became fat! A quick re-write of the federal guidelines changed our body image.
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Bad Neighbors? What You Can Do!Difficult neighbors? Protect yourself and your family.
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Marriage - a Work in ProgressMen and women are equal in very different ways. Learn to view your marriage in a different way from a veteran of an 18 year marriage, mother of 4 as well as her Grandmothers marriage experience.
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Why You Should Watch The Perfect Disaster on Discovery ChannelWatch the Discovery Channel for a fun and educational look into disaster preparedness. See how governments and every day citizens might cope during a disaster.
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Billing Glitch at T-Mobile?T-Mobile provides cell phone service. A small glitch in their payment system can cause your service to be disconnected.
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Locating Extra Cash to Pay Down DebtFind cash in unusual places, start with your bills. Often you are paying for items you don't use. Many companies, such as your utility company offer ways for you to save money.
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Use Thank You Notes to Build Your BusinessUsing handwritten notes to express thanks, praise and even grief have been used for centuries. Utilize this simple approach to build your business.
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Notary Work, Does it Really Pay?The in's and out's of becoming a Notary Signing Agent. Earn a little extra income on the side.