Thursday, May 31, 2007
Reeds Jewelers
I'm a real girly girl and I absolutely love jewelry. I recently came across a great site, Reeds Jewelers, that offers all kinds of jewelry!! Not only do they offer jewelry for women, but also men, children, and jewelry for special occasions like weddings! In browsing this site I was impressed with all they had to offer and how great their prices were. If you're like me and love jewelry, check out Reeds Jewelers today.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Car Insurance
I was really happy when I came across a site that offered many informative and interesting articles about car insurance. The reason is, because car insurance is something that we recently dealt with after moving to a different state. Our insurance where we used to live was not too bad, but then we moved, I was shocked at the difference!! I couldn't believe that just moving to a different state would raise our insurance by almost 50 dollars!! WOW! Although I know insurance is necessary...it seems to be extremely high in cost. I understand that along with driving comes a lot of tasks, making some people almost fearful of performing simple tasks like turning right, but why does it have to be so high? I know it goes down a little as we get older...but not enough to make much of a difference in my opinion. The one thing we've learned throughout the years is that having a multi-policy can help to reduce the cost of auto insurance some. I guess it's true that that loyalty pays in this situation. People are actually rewarded in most cases when they have multiple insurance products from the same company. There's more information about this, and many other insurance topics on Thriftyscot.co.uk. Check them out today to learn more. This is a paid post.
My hubby...
I'm so lucky to have such a great husband. I've been working around the house and on the computer much of the day and he's been at work since very early this morning. Even though he's been working much of the day, if supper isn't ready when he gets home...which it wasn't tonight...he gets home and makes something. I love having a marriage where we're a team and work until all the work is done. I couldn't ask for a better guy.
Loans
If you are like most people, you've had to borrow money at some point in your life. It's something that almost everyone has to face, whether it be for student loans, home loans, car loans, etc. I, like most people out there, face some debt from going to college. The most important thing that I've found when facing debt is how crucial it is to not get behind on payments, and even pay more when you're able. The longer those loans sit there...the more they accrue interest. Borrowing money is a big thing and should be done with thought. I found a great article that talks about comparing loans online...which I think is a great idea! When making the important decision of which loan to take out, the interest is something that should be considered. Interest rates are on the rise! When they are not fixed can fluctuate and truly cause people financial difficulty. This includes those with mortgages, as I read a great article on Loanwize.co.uk about this exact thing. I found this site to have lots of useful information and articles that I think people with debt should read. There's information on personal loans, secured loans, mortgages, etc. So check them out today. This is a paid post.
The problem with rainy weather
I don't mind when it rains, as it has been most of the day...but I hate it when the weather causes electricity or other things to stop working. It seems that every time it rains...whether it's hard or light...the cable on our television gets all messed up. I'm not sure what causes this, but when it does happen, it lasts much of the day and night. Another thing that happens is the stop lights around town shut down. I guess I have to get used to these things, as they weren't things we had to deal with where we used to live.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
ADD Treatment
I've recently come across a great site that offers information on ADD treatment. The philosophy of the ADD Health and Wellness Centers is concentrate on integration. They understand that there isn't one treatment that works for every person, and that treatment needs to be individualized. They are focused on helping people who have ADD by use of medical and non-medical options. The neatest thing as that they have a number of centers. These centers have trained professionals ready to help you. There are medical doctors, psychologists, coaches, and many more who work together and come up with that individualized plan for each person. The best part of this company is that they offer a free ADD screening test for Adults and Children.
If you're interested in learning more and want More information about new ADD/ADHD treatments, you can visit the same website that I came across. They truly offer all of the information you would need to find out if this is possibly the right choice for you or someone you know. Their site is amazingly user-friendly and easy to navigate. They make it very easy to learn more about them and what they do by having tabs at the top of page.
The following is a press release, released about a five year old with ADD who has benefited from this program.
Dallas Five-Year-Old with ADD Finds Relief with Integrated Treatment Program
ADD Health and Wellness Center’s customized treatment program focused on the full range of medical and non-medical options
DALLAS, TX, May 10, 2007 – Five-year old Shelby couldn’t pay attention. She didn’t listen and always had that glazed-over look. Her parents worried she suffered from attention deficit disorder (ADD), just like her dad, and would need medication to help control the condition. They wanted to find alternative treatment options but had no idea where to turn.
A common condition in the U.S., ADD/ADHD is estimated to affect up to 7 percent of U.S. school children, or around 4 million. ADD has a strong genetic link so parents and children often share the condition. It’s estimated that 8 million adults have ADD, but only 25 percent know it. Many struggle to find the right treatment options.
“ADD is almost as inheritable as height,” said Theresa Cerulli, M.D., Chief Medical Officer for the national ADD Health and Wellness Centers. “In families, if a child has ADD there’s almost always a parent with the condition.” Adults and children with ADD can be forgetful, fidgety, distracted and have difficulty following through on instructions.
Drugs are the single-most common treatment for ADD/ADHD and related conditions in this country. Shelby’s parents Annette and Eric Miguez were familiar with the medical treatment options, but they wanted to know about other treatment choices for Shelby, including effective alternative therapies.
Based on a friend’s suggestion, they visited the ADD Health and Wellness Center in Dallas. The Center is a unique, one-stop care facility where medical treatment, testing and counseling for ADD and related conditions are integrated. At the Center, treatment tools include nutritional counseling, psychologists and social workers offering individual and group therapy, education and coaching as well as medical treatment.
After an initial evaluation and assessment, the Miguezes worked with Dr. Karen Friedman, a psychologist at the ADD Health and Wellness Centers, to create a customized treatment program for Shelby focusing on behavior modification. Through non-pharmaceutical treatments like coaching, counseling and nutrition therapy, an effective integrated program was created for their daughter.
The Miguezes quickly learned how to manage and modify Shelby’s behavior with positive reinforcement using a powerful technique called the “token system.” When Shelby achieved specific goals in her program, she received pink chips. The chips were special because her mother made them for her.
“The token system is an effective technique because it focuses on positive reinforcement and well-defined goals,” said Dr. Friedman. “It’s like giving a child with poor eyesight the glasses she needs to see. ADD/ADHD children need something external to help modulate their behavior.”
The ADD Health and Wellness Centers’ treatment programs generally involve the entire family, which doctors, therapists and counselors have found to be most effective. In Shelby’s case, Dr. Friedman worked directly with her parents to create the program and coach them on administering Shelby’s treatment in the comfort of their home. After the initial assessment Shelby never visited the Center.
Shelby and her parents noticed an immediate change when a few simple changes were made to her diet and daily activities. For breakfast, protein replaced sugars and processed foods. And Shelby’s day was structured around a programmed schedule so she knew what to expect and could remain comfortably focused.
“It’s amazing to the see the turnaround in Shelby,” said Annette. “It’s like night and day. She is much more focused. Her teachers immediately noticed an improvement, as did her Tae Kwon Do coaches. By focusing our time and energy on this treatment program, we’ve made huge progress.”
Other important treatment components available at ADD Health and Wellness Centers include:
• Neuropsychological evaluations and diagnostic clarifications
• Education and counseling
• Behavioral and cognitive treatment for ADD and other co-existing conditions
• Academic tutoring and placement specialists
• Coaching services
• Support groups
• Social skills groups
• Skills-based group treatment
• Intensive workshops
• Medication therapies
• Complementary and alternative non-medication therapies
• Nutritional counseling and supplementation
About ADD Health and Wellness Centers: ADD Health and Wellness Centers, Inc. is dedicated to individualized, comprehensive, accessible, results-driven treatment for ADD and related conditions. The ADD Health and Wellness Centers are located in Greater Dallas, Boston, Austin and Houston, and more than a half dozen Centers are scheduled to launch around the country in the next year.
For more information, visit www.ADDhealthandwellness.com.
This is a paid post.
If you're interested in learning more and want More information about new ADD/ADHD treatments, you can visit the same website that I came across. They truly offer all of the information you would need to find out if this is possibly the right choice for you or someone you know. Their site is amazingly user-friendly and easy to navigate. They make it very easy to learn more about them and what they do by having tabs at the top of page.
The following is a press release, released about a five year old with ADD who has benefited from this program.
Dallas Five-Year-Old with ADD Finds Relief with Integrated Treatment Program
ADD Health and Wellness Center’s customized treatment program focused on the full range of medical and non-medical options
DALLAS, TX, May 10, 2007 – Five-year old Shelby couldn’t pay attention. She didn’t listen and always had that glazed-over look. Her parents worried she suffered from attention deficit disorder (ADD), just like her dad, and would need medication to help control the condition. They wanted to find alternative treatment options but had no idea where to turn.
A common condition in the U.S., ADD/ADHD is estimated to affect up to 7 percent of U.S. school children, or around 4 million. ADD has a strong genetic link so parents and children often share the condition. It’s estimated that 8 million adults have ADD, but only 25 percent know it. Many struggle to find the right treatment options.
“ADD is almost as inheritable as height,” said Theresa Cerulli, M.D., Chief Medical Officer for the national ADD Health and Wellness Centers. “In families, if a child has ADD there’s almost always a parent with the condition.” Adults and children with ADD can be forgetful, fidgety, distracted and have difficulty following through on instructions.
Drugs are the single-most common treatment for ADD/ADHD and related conditions in this country. Shelby’s parents Annette and Eric Miguez were familiar with the medical treatment options, but they wanted to know about other treatment choices for Shelby, including effective alternative therapies.
Based on a friend’s suggestion, they visited the ADD Health and Wellness Center in Dallas. The Center is a unique, one-stop care facility where medical treatment, testing and counseling for ADD and related conditions are integrated. At the Center, treatment tools include nutritional counseling, psychologists and social workers offering individual and group therapy, education and coaching as well as medical treatment.
After an initial evaluation and assessment, the Miguezes worked with Dr. Karen Friedman, a psychologist at the ADD Health and Wellness Centers, to create a customized treatment program for Shelby focusing on behavior modification. Through non-pharmaceutical treatments like coaching, counseling and nutrition therapy, an effective integrated program was created for their daughter.
The Miguezes quickly learned how to manage and modify Shelby’s behavior with positive reinforcement using a powerful technique called the “token system.” When Shelby achieved specific goals in her program, she received pink chips. The chips were special because her mother made them for her.
“The token system is an effective technique because it focuses on positive reinforcement and well-defined goals,” said Dr. Friedman. “It’s like giving a child with poor eyesight the glasses she needs to see. ADD/ADHD children need something external to help modulate their behavior.”
The ADD Health and Wellness Centers’ treatment programs generally involve the entire family, which doctors, therapists and counselors have found to be most effective. In Shelby’s case, Dr. Friedman worked directly with her parents to create the program and coach them on administering Shelby’s treatment in the comfort of their home. After the initial assessment Shelby never visited the Center.
Shelby and her parents noticed an immediate change when a few simple changes were made to her diet and daily activities. For breakfast, protein replaced sugars and processed foods. And Shelby’s day was structured around a programmed schedule so she knew what to expect and could remain comfortably focused.
“It’s amazing to the see the turnaround in Shelby,” said Annette. “It’s like night and day. She is much more focused. Her teachers immediately noticed an improvement, as did her Tae Kwon Do coaches. By focusing our time and energy on this treatment program, we’ve made huge progress.”
Other important treatment components available at ADD Health and Wellness Centers include:
• Neuropsychological evaluations and diagnostic clarifications
• Education and counseling
• Behavioral and cognitive treatment for ADD and other co-existing conditions
• Academic tutoring and placement specialists
• Coaching services
• Support groups
• Social skills groups
• Skills-based group treatment
• Intensive workshops
• Medication therapies
• Complementary and alternative non-medication therapies
• Nutritional counseling and supplementation
About ADD Health and Wellness Centers: ADD Health and Wellness Centers, Inc. is dedicated to individualized, comprehensive, accessible, results-driven treatment for ADD and related conditions. The ADD Health and Wellness Centers are located in Greater Dallas, Boston, Austin and Houston, and more than a half dozen Centers are scheduled to launch around the country in the next year.
For more information, visit www.ADDhealthandwellness.com.
This is a paid post.
More Rain
I'm so glad that we had such a nice day yesterday, because now the forecast looks like it will be pretty much rainy for much of the week. We got very lucky to have such a nice day on Memorial Day. I don't mind the rain as long as it's not so heavy that it seems our lawn is flooding. We just need enough to continue to help our grass to continue to grow.
Resident Home Builders
Online and on television we've all seen those ads that promise that products and businesses will do certain things for you...but it turns out that it may just be false advertising. I was happy to see that there is a company, Resident Home builders, that wants to be honest about their advertising and only tell the truth about what they offer. This company has a team of professionals that include people like architects, interior designers, project managers, and more. They all work to make sure that you get the most out of your new home with all of the features that people like to have such as stainless steel ovens, high ceilings, big bathrooms, etc with no gimmicks or tricks. How would you like to get a quality home at an affordable price? I know I would, and that's why I was very impressed that there's a company out there that can give you just that. What you see is exactly what you get. Check them out today.
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Memorial Day
We had such a nice time yesterday on Memorial Day! My parents were able to come up and stay and enjoying the beautiful weather with us. We were able to take the pontoon out and spend most of the afternoon just relaxing on it and enjoying the scenery. My dad also had fun, as he tried out the jet ski...something he had never done before. He really liked it the more he did it. I think they're going to make it up here for the 4th of July for more fun on the lake which should be a blast. Who knows...maybe mom will even get on the jet ski??:)
Fight Substance Abuse & Addiction
Finding the right drug rehab program can be quite difficult for some people because you want to find the right one for you. If you are a woman, you should definitely visit a site that I recently came across. The Orchid Recovery Center is specifically geared towards women and their needs when it comes to treatment. Their program has been proven to be very successful for women no matter what her age or situation is...helping to get them back to a healthy way of life. They offer a great environment that is protective and calming. One thing that is also very important to note, is that this program is very affordable compared to other, private treatment centers around. They even offer free consultations right over the phone. So if you or someone you know if looking for a great drug rehab program...check out the Orchid Recovery Center for Women today! This is a paid post.
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