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“Getting Started” – Day Two of RootsTech 2013

“Getting Started” is a brand new track of presentations and workshops for beginning genealogists. It makes RootsTech 2013 very welcoming for people who have just started working on their genealogy, and who have a lot to learn. Here is some of what to expect on Day Two of RootsTech 2013. RootsTech 2013 will take place on March 21, 22, and 23 of 2013. Each of the three days will have a lot going on, including special “Getting Started” presentations and workshops for beginning genealogists. If you are going to attend all three days, then you won’t miss a thing. However, … Continue reading →

“Getting Started” – Day One of RootsTech 2013

RootsTech 2013 is offering a something new. It will have a group of workshops that are part of the “Getting Started” track. It will give new genealogists the information they need to get started. Here are a few of the workshops and presentations for the Day One of “Getting Started” at RootsTech 2013. Want to check out the “Getting Started” series at RootsTech 2013? If so, then you have two choices. You can buy a 3-Day Pass, or you can purchase a 1-Day Pass. It might be helpful if you had some idea of the content that will be presented … Continue reading →

Back to the Basics

A few days ago I got the bright idea of taking my son to the Dinosaur Museum here in Utah. They had this great deal going on, so admission was only $2 a person. As a single mom where money is always tight, these are the kind of deals I thrive on. Apparently, just about every other mom in the state of Utah does too. The line was packed clear around the building and parking was a nightmare, but Logan was so excited about seeing the dinosaurs that I couldn’t just turn around. Luckily the line moved fairly quickly and … Continue reading →

Burger Basics

What are the basics of a good burger? It needs to be juicy, a little charred but not too much and cooked to perfection. Here are some tips that you can use this summer to grill yourself the best burgers that you have ever had. The Perfect Size While we all picture big burgers, the best ones start out thin. This is because thin burgers will cook more evenly than thicker ones. Three-quarters- to one-inch thick are perfect. This way you won’t wind up with burgers that are charred on the outside but undercooked in the middle. Better Browning If … Continue reading →

Blessings in a Backpack

I devour PEOPLE magazine every week and have for more years than I care to say. This week, the magazine had an interesting article about people trying to help out those who are hungry, mainly children. Stats show that about 16 million children are in what is called “food insecure’ homes. That is, there are times when these children are hungry and there is no food. Tama Clapper made a vow that no child in Gillette, Wyoming (pop. 30,000) would go hungry. She was inspired when told by a school principal that about 50 of the 430 children in the … Continue reading →

Etiquette Basics for Home Party Sales Representatives

Home party sales are a popular home-based business opportunity. It seems as though a month does not go by where I do not receive an invitation to one of them, I do not know all that many people and I live in a fairly rural area. I can only imagine how many parties are going on in more heavily populated areas and how many invitations other, more well connected individuals receive. If you are planning to pursue a direct sales opportunity where you will be selling products at home parties, you will certainly be eager to get out there and … Continue reading →

Bye-Bye Back-to-School Breakfast Blues

I’m done doing battle with back-to-school breakfasts. I’ve finally decided to stop whining about the inevitable and face my fear head-on. My daughter heads back to school next week, so the end of leisurely breakfasts is in sight. No more four-course meals that start with fresh fruit smoothies and end with a little chocolate something-something. We’re going back to the basics with these make-ahead recipes that I culled from Food Network and my own mother: GRANDMA’S GORP Ingredients: Your child’s favorite cereal (we use Cheerios, Kix, Cocoa Puffs, Fruit Loops, Corn Pops or a mix of two or three) Your … Continue reading →

Depression Bounces Back

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Interesting research was released this month in the journal Frontiers in Psychology regarding antidepressants and reoccurrence of depression. The full article is called “Blue again: perturbational effects of antidepressants suggest monoaminergic homeostasis in major depression”. Ya, I know – what?? If I had not come across a summary article I would have never even looked into this. The research is worth reading if this is something of importance to you. Otherwise, a summary will do. Here are the basics: people who take anti-depressants have a higher rate of “relapse” than those who never take medications. Relapse in this case would … Continue reading →

Bird Basics: Cockatiels

As promised, I’m reviving the Pets Blog’s series on Bird Basics. Previous bloggers have already covered lovebirds, African Gray parrots, sun conures, and parakeets, so today I’m going to look at one of the other most popular bird breeds: cockatiels. Originally from the Australian Outback, the cockatiel is a smaller bird reaching about 12 to 14 inches in length. It’s actually in the parrot family, though it’s obviously a tiny variety. Cockatiels live on average for 15 to 20 years, though there have been reports of some members of the breed living for up to 30 years. As with most … Continue reading →

Back to Basics #3

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Getting away from people. It’s so simple. This is another “basic” tool I’d been forgetting about. I don’t know why I didn’t think of it before. In the face of other options I simply forgot about such a simple idea. I’d been toying with noise blocking headphones and eventually purchased earmuffs for firearms. All of these measures, however, pale in comparison to a quiet place away from other people, sounds, and other distractions. This becomes difficult with a family (especially young children) and is certainly difficult when you’re on vacation (and it is expected that you’d be socializing with family) … Continue reading →