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Be Smart When You Contribute!

beyondroom108 October 8, 2013 Be Smart When You Contribute!2013-10-08T22:16:33-04:00 Personal Finance No Comment
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While I really would like to see an end to this disease and personally participate in several worthwhile cancer charities, please be aware that…
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Sing Out Loud!

beyondroom108 April 4, 2013 Sing Out Loud!2013-04-04T20:40:39-04:00 On a Personal Note... No Comment
Feeling down. Maybe a little stressed? Try singing! You may be surprised at how quickly you feel better. A professor from the University of London reports that the benefits from…
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I Knew It!

beyondroom108 January 24, 2013 I Knew It!2013-01-24T21:06:01-05:00 Lessons from "Words With Friends" No Comment
What we've all suspected. Co-pays are not acceptable!
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When Words Fail…

beyondroom108 July 25, 2012 When Words Fail…2012-07-25T09:39:41-04:00 No Comment
Many of you know that about a year and a half ago the lives of my family members changed in an instant. On her way home from church at the…
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Child Development

Keep Them Safe!

beyondroom108 July 16, 2012 Keep Them Safe!2012-07-16T11:13:16-04:00 No Comment
About a week ago I had the opportunity to spend some time with my two year old nephew. His curiosity is amazing right now and he wants to climb on…
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Wise Advice

beyondroom108 June 20, 2012 Wise Advice2012-06-20T08:40:22-04:00 Fitness No Comment
I saw this sign while walking at our local Relay for Life last weekend. We all know we should eat more fruits and vegetables, but we don't always do it.…
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Words Life Lesson Number One

beyondroom108 April 10, 2012 Words Life Lesson Number One2012-04-10T21:49:22-04:00 No Comment
I try to avoid playing games on Facebook or on my iPad because it is so easy to get hooked and use up a lot of time. But I have…
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Impulse Shopping!

beyondroom108 March 17, 2012 Impulse Shopping!2012-03-17T20:21:46-04:00 Budgeting No Comment
I have to give this store credit for honesty. While waiting in the checkout line in a store this week, I was about to add a couple of items to…
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On a Personal Note...

A Very Long Week…

beyondroom108 March 5, 2012 A Very Long Week…2012-03-05T20:16:00-05:00 On a Personal Note... No Comment
Our hearts have been heavy this week. The Chardon school shooting, tornadoes, illness, and a tragic auto accident with university students have all weighed on our minds. The headlines are…
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Thank You Veterans

beyondroom108 November 10, 2011 Thank You Veterans2011-11-10T21:47:35-05:00 On a Personal Note... No Comment
Thank you veterans. May our actions show how much we appreciate the gift of freedom.
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Beyond Room 108

108 was the number of my classroom for 35 years. I always told my students that they needed to keep up with changes and learnnew information even after they left my classroom. Here are some resources to help you be a lifelong learner in the areas of home, family, and finances. Please feel free to leave comments. You can do that by clicking on the title of the post. Thank you! You can also "Like" my Facebook page. It will update you whenever Beyond Room 108 has new posts.

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