Archive for May, 2008

May 06 2008

Remember Your Mama

Published by Tom under Family

This Sunday May 11th is Mother’s Day. It is a time to honor all those mothers who have given much for their children. It is a time to share memories and to look to the future.

My mama is 80 years old and lives with my wife and I. We have a special day planned with a nice cookout. My sister is traveling from Pennsylvania to surprise my mother for the weekend. This will make my mom’s day. My wife and I have not decided what to get mama for a gift but I am sure that the cookout will please more than any gift.

I hope you all have a special treat planned for your mama. :)

Please leave a comment and let everyone know what you have planned.

To all you mothers: A HUGE  Happy Mothers Day!

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May 02 2008

Student Credit Cards

Published by Tom under Websites Reviews

The following is a Sponsored review of a Credit Card Resource website:

When looking into Student Credit Cards.com, my first thought was this is just a typical credit card site trying to push credit onto college students. However, in fairness, I always try to look at all aspects before making any judgment on a website.

The site was very nicely laid out with a very pleasing look about it. The cute girl in the header always gets the readers attention. I wanted to know the meat of the site, what sets this apart from other credit card sites.

I was pleased to find out that they have a strong focus on the responsibility of getting a school credit card. Their website clearly lays out the student’s rights and responsibilities with having a credit card. They go further by explaining how APR works and how to decide which card best fits your need.

Many students find the new found freedom of college and jump into credit without knowing the facts. This website does a wonderful job of laying out everything involved in getting a school credit card.  From my standpoint, if the student fails to read all the information provided, the blame shall lay on them for credit problems.

Though this site was set up to get new credit card holders, they do a nice job of explaining the risk and rewards. They also offer a very nice selection of cards that could meet the needs of the student looking for credit cards. It is like a whole credit card bundle all packaged in an easy to navigate website.

If you are a student looking for your first credit card, I recommend checking out http://www.studentcreditcards.com as one of your first stops in the search. By reading the information they provide and looking over the various offers, you should be able to find the right card for your situation and be on your way to a great credit future.

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May 02 2008

Chickens are Crazy

Published by Tom under Family, Homestead, Raising Chickens

My little chicks are grower fast and they are getting crazier. They are so active it is a chore just to go into their area. They hop and fly all over and they are nuts. I have one who wants to be the teachers pet. She (I hope she) sits on my foot and wants me to pet her or pick her up. The rest of them squawk when I pick them up now but she loves it.

I also wanted to share something funny that happened a couple of nights ago. My mother-in-law stopped by and my two brown Araucana hens were up on their top shelf all ready to sleep. They go to bed earlier than the rest of the flock.

My mother-in-law wanted to see the chicks so she came in the chicken coop. I asked who to put her foot by the chicks door so they did not get out and she did not do it and one got out. I tried to catch it and my mother-in-law got excited as usual and bent over to try to catch it and one of the Araucana hens jumped right on her back. You would have laughed or thought that she was attacked by a fierce lion or bear. It was quite the sight.

I told her that I show the hens pictures of her every night and if she comes around, attack her. :) It shows you that chickens can be trained. LOL

It looks like the new chicks will be just as crazy except there are a lot more of them.

Well that is my crazy chicken stories for now. If you have stories about your own flock, please share by leaving a comment.

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