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Archive for February, 2009

February 25, 2009

Trying to find a great animation program

I was wondering if anyone knew if there were any decent animation programs being offered on line through long distance education.  I have applied to a web design school, but I am also most thinking that I would rather take the course at home, on my own time if possible. The design school I applied [...]

February 24, 2009

At What Point Do You Stop Saving With An Insurance Bundle?

We have our home insurance, life insurance, and auto insurance all bundled together.  We were shown the savings we would get at the time, and it seemed pretty neat.  The life insurance isn’t term insurance but we’re happy with it, especially since the auto insurance covers both teenage drivers in our family. The problem is [...]

February 22, 2009

Cruise for a week

I’m so excited since I just booked a seven-day, western Caribbean cruise for three months from now! I’ve been planning on taking a cruise for well over a year, but haven’t had the time because of work. The only real hold up now is the fact that I can’t swim. I’ve looked into taking some [...]

February 21, 2009

Working from the Local Coffee Shop

I gave up my day job to be a writer. Actually, that isn’t true: I gave up my job to become a full time mother but decided I needed to do something to stimulate my brain so I started writing in my spare time. After realizing that I’d never get spare time with my children [...]

February 19, 2009

Making a Romantic Getaway

Making a romantic getaway out of your bedroom is fairly simple and can be done very inexpensively, if you shop around for bargains. Comfort and romance can be created with soft patterns, laces, sheer curtains and flower arrangements that add an aroma to the bedroom. Colors can be soft and pale or dark and rich [...]