Branding for home business success
As much as people would like to believe that business is a complete meritocracy, the reality is often distinctly different. Big clients often choose large firms over small not because of their inherent experience or ability, but because of their …
How to increase parental involvement in school
Let’s start with the reasons why parents might not be participating with their child’s school in the first place. There are five factors that can influence parental involvement: parent efficacy, communication, language, cultural background, and socio-economic status. This paper will …
Homeowners insurance valuation
One of the integral components in calculating an insurance premium is knowing the replacement cost value of a home. Homeowners must realize that the replacement cost and the market value are not the same. While the market value of a …
Influential African American composers
With such a historical inauguration behind and the month of February before, it’s time to look a little more closely at those who contributed to classical music. Though classical music is typically associated with dead white males (i.e. Mozart, Bach, …
Are you held back by fear? Then stop running
Fear is often a good thing; in fact it often saves people’s lives. Perhaps fear has saved my life on dozens of occasions, both as a curious child and an adventurous and careless, young adult; however, there are 2 different …
Tips on how to save money on groceries
Grocery shopping can quickly become an expensive endeavor. Grocery stores know how to encourage spending, and their tricks can cost consumers hundreds of dollars each year. Knowing how to avoid grocery store traps and find the best deals can help …
Ingredients for making Roller Derby Girl
Sugar and spice and everything nice are not the only things roller derby girls are made of. They also have skating skills, stirred in with attitude, a pinch of punk and a dash of humor. Roller derby originated in the …
Energy efficient winter heating tips
Autumn and winter cause temperatures to drop rapidly, especially at night, and keeping the house warm throughout the winter can be expensive; fortunately, there are a number of easy ways to warm a house or apartment during fall and winter …
How to improve golf swing
A novice golfer can make the mistake of thinking that the harder a swing the further the ball travels. This is one of the first errors a golfer can make out on the course. Swinging too fast does not give …
Water saving devices, rain barrels
Don’t flush money down the loo with every trip to the bathroom, during each hot shower, and every time you wash your hands. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average household spends as much as $500 per year …
