Holidays

Missing Tax Rebates, Refunds

Although tax season has come and gone this year it appears that there are thousands of people who never received their rebates or refunds. I was reading an article about it ( http://www.walletpop.com/article/_a/bbdp/millions-in-tax-refunds-rebates/239192?icid=200100397x1212814208x1200830663 ) today and thought I would pass the information on to my readers. If you didn’t get your money last spring then now is the time to find out why. You only have until November 28. Don’t let the government keep what is yours.

It seems like we are all watching our pennies now. With the upcoming holiday season this will be a real challenge. Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away. I know I will be watching the ads to catch as many ingredients on sale as I can. With my family we all bring something for the meal. It’s at my sister-in-law’s every year so I don’t have to mess with too much. My job is the pumpkin pie, another dessert, and the homemade rolls.

If you do it all each year you may want to consider having different family members or guests bring part of the meal. If there is a certain dish they are known for then let them bring it. That’s one less dish you have to make. I always make the traditional pumpkin pie. I try to make a different other dessert each year and I also change up what kind of rolls I make. That keeps it interesting and fun without veering too far from tradition.

If you want to share any ideas you have to make Thanksgiving easier, please post them in the comment section.

Janice

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http://cutoutthebreastcancer.wordpress.com

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Halloween Decorating Time

Yesterday I noticed that many homes are showing signs that Halloween is not far off. Actually it is only 18 days away. It will be here before you know it.

Since my children are grown and out of the house I haven’t had anyone pressuring me about decorating. If you have younger children I’m sure you hear about it all the time. If you haven’t started yet, like me, then now is a good time to start. …

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

I have always been supportive of Breast Cancer Awareness Month since my mother was diagnosed almost 18 years ago. Even after several reoccurrences she is considered a long term survivor. Now that I have been diagnosed with breast cancer this coming month takes on an even greater significance.

I have been researching for information for my monthly newsletter and came across a great website for health resources at: http://www.healthfinder.gov/. To find out all the health related observances for October you can check out this site: http://www.healthfinder.gov/nho/nho.asp?year=2008#79.

I plan on sending out the newsletter with this information and lots more in the next day or two. If you are not signed up to receive this free newsletter and would like to, please sign up on the right sidebar.

If you are behind on your yearly mammogram or even your yearly check-up with your doctor this would be a good time to schedule it. By making your appointments in October or early November you will get them out of the way before the holiday rush takes up your time. Our health is so important and many times we take it for granted. Please don’t. As scary as it is if something serious is found at least when found early it can be treated. If something is found at a later date because you procrastinated then it may be too late for a second chance.

Remember, that unless you have a very strong family history of breast cancer the odds are still in your favor that you will not get it. Wouldn’t it be better going into the holidays with a clean bill of health instead of worrying about it if you put off getting your yearly check up?

Here are several sites to check out more information on breast cancer and screening (mammogram and self exams).

http://www.nbcam.org/

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/breast

http://cms.komen.org/komen/index.htm

http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=2

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/breastcancer.html

Janice

https://cutclutterwithscissors.com

http://cutoutthebreastcancer.wordpress.com

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