So one more post about the ever popular mosquito hat (which I know, we have posted about endless times). But I really am a huge fan despite its unattractive conventional appearance. My husband actually took it camping and absolutely loved it! He and his buddies go camping twice a year in a remote mountain canyon. He said the hat was perfect when they were in heavily wooded areas…it kept the mosquitoes off his face and neck and even kept ticks off him.
I haven’t reminded him how he mercilessly teased me when I first got the hat and was wearing it while gardening. I guess you just have to try it for yourself to truly understand.
My dear husband, in an attempt to give me some very much needed deserved time alone, took our kids out this past Saturday night. Unbeknownst to me, he decided to give them a “treat” and took them to a “Denver Halloween attraction,” as he called it – a.k.a. a haunted house. Normally I would not be opposed to such a thing, except that he brought in tow our seven year old daughter.
Normally, I would have given him a piece of my mind for dragging such a young girl into a creepy haunted house (he was definitely doing to be the one to sleep with her when she wouldn’t be able to sleep because of nightmares). But she squealed with delight as she told me all about their Halloween excursion. She was absolutely thrilled and apparently had the time of her life. So much in fact, that she is now asserting that she wants to be Freddy Krueger for Halloween to “scare all the boys!” Excuse me, child? From the girl who can’t stand spiders and squeals in terror at small dogs?
I am not sure if it is truly her desire or a result of encouragement from her older brothers (who find it hilarious), but she seems quite intent on being just that. Always one to choose my battles wisely with my children, I have decided to indulge her. What happened to being a princess or fairy? I miss those days!
With my wedding a mere two weeks away, life is crazier than ever. Never mind the countless hours spent planning the actual event, what I am most stressed about is trying to entwine two separate lives into one existence; habituating to living so intimately with another individual, seamlessly integrating our finances, and our housing situation.
This past year, my fiancé and I purchased our very first home, something we are super excited about. It may not be the biggest or fanciest house on the block, but it is all mine, and I have succumbed to a new addiction – home décor!
But along with our beautiful new home came the unavoidable mortgage. Not that I am complaining; a mortgage is a necessity of life for most Americans. But it would be nice to have the home paid off before thirty years, especially considering living debt-free is so important to both of us.
So we have decided to try the Money Merge Account program, an early mortgage payoff program gaining popularity throughout the United States.
The Money Merge Account permits homeowners to diminish the principal balance of their mortgage, thus reducing the interest that accumulates on the loan. An advanced home equity line of credit is used to drive the program. Since, we purchased the home during the first phase of a housing development project and have been able to accrue equity during the subsequent phases, we were approved for the loan.
Apparently, with use of the Money Merge Account program, you can pay off a mortgage in as little as 8-12 years. That’s definitely what we are hoping for! For more information about the Money Merge Account program, visit the official United First Financial website.
I’m always looking for new activities and ways to make a little extra money. I became a certified personal trainer and decided to turn to modeling too. Since I am building my portfolio, it’s vital that I get some good pictures that show me at my best. This way I can get more gigs. Although it took a while, I found a Utah photographer that was experienced in capturing beauty shots for models.
Even if you don’t want to be a model, you can use a professional photographer for family reunion pictures or senior portraits. I would recommend being picky when choosing a Utah photographer. I found this article to be helpful when I was trying to decide amongst the millions of photographers.
I love that now you can listen to music on hold when calling cell phones and businesses. I prefer listening to upbeat, modern music while waiting rather than listening to silence.
Besides listening to music, maybe I should advertise my services on my cell phone while people are waiting for me to pick up. Okay, so that may be more useful for a company, but a custom on hold message is a great and easy way to advertise services to customers. Professional voices on a hold message can enhance your business image, increase caller awareness and services bought, decrease caller hang-up, inform clients of your website and your company’s basic information, and advertise tradeshows or new products. Plus, it does all this while you have the customer’s full attention. I think a hold message is probably the best advertising you could ask for.
Infertility is a problem that thousands of Americans suffer. Dealing with it can be emotionally exhausting, taxing, and difficult as individuals come to terms with their inability to have a child.
However, new technological advancements are making it easier and more likely for couples with infertility issues to become pregnant. Couples now have a myriad of infertility treatments to choose from including in vitro fertilization, egg donation, and surrogacy.
For more information about methods and treatments that are right for you, consult an infertility services clinic.
If you happen to live in the great state of Colorado, I have found the best Denver Halloween attraction guide: Haunted Denver.
The site has the most comprehensive list of haunted houses throughout the area including maps, hours, locations, info, and most importantly reviews, to make sure you and yoru family have a SPOOKtacular Halloween! Enjoy
Did you know the average American wedding costs nearly $25,000? From food to venue fees to wedding attire, everything certainly adds up. A huge portion of that is usually the wedding photography.
I absolutely loved my Utah photographer and the work he did, but some couples are not so lucky. Picking the perfect wedding photographer can be tricky, considering you will not see the end result or what you are paying for before you have to make a final decision. While your budget should be a factor when choosing the photographer, it should not be the deciding factor for your choice; you certainly get what you pay for when it comes to photography.
Here is a great article I found on Ezine Articles, with great tips to help choose the perfect photographer to capture your special day.
Looking for a sweet outdoor Utah adventure? Utah experienced its second snowfall of the season on September 29th and it is only 44 more days until the official beginning of the 2008 ski season! Alta resort opens November 15th, Park City is November 16th, and Sundance is scheduled for December 7th. Time to plan your winter getaway and gear up, kids! The powder is on its way!