Archive for October, 2008

Staying Out of Texas!

When I was 10 or 11, my dad was laid off of his job in Denver.  Even though it was only about four years since we’d gone shopping for (and bought) Denver real estate, he was looking at getting a job in Texas, so next thing we knew we were shopping for Houston real estate.
We [...]

Keep Your Family Safe

The best home security surveillance systems these days use wireless security cameras, the reason being that it’s just not enough anymore to rely on an alarm.  If you want to be sure the police can catch an intruder, you need to have a video of him or her committing the crime, both for evidence and identification.
Burglaries [...]

Kinda Like War

I’m not usually much for violence and competition, but I do like guns.  I go to the shooting range a couple times a week just to squeeze off a few rounds and release some tension.  It’s actually quite therapeutic.
My friend somehow convinced me I should take it a step farther and do something where I [...]

So Many Parties, So Little Time

Jewelry, party purses, kitchen utensils, food items, Tupperware, candles, and scrapbooking are just a few of the products sold through the home party networks. Facilitated by consultants and hosted by friends and acquaintances, these parties have created an opportunity for people to work from home or to supplement their income while leaving the 9-5 grind [...]

Starting a Savings Account for My Child

When I took Matt to the doctor the other day for his checkup, it really hit me how fast he’s growing up. That’s why I’m going to open a savings account for my child. Money is a little tight right now, but I can find a little money each pay period to put into his [...]