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Jennifer Carpenter - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Jennifer Carpenter is a work at home mother of three, two teens and a five-year-old. She is currently working to achieve financial freedom (by her definition) for herself and her family. Jennifer has worked online for six years through a number of Internet businesses. Her recent projects include writing copy and articles as well as social networking and Internet marketing.
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- Teaching Children About Good Citizenship
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] There seems to be a lot of negativity towards America going around. Like any great nation, we have our problems. Those problems can only be fixed by people. Good, hardworking, educated citizens. A good citizen helps out in his community, volunteers at local charities, contacts her representatives about the issues concerning her. A good citizen is honest, dependable, helpful, kind and generous. And full of fight for what he believes.
- The Consequences of a Global Water Shortage
[News-and-Society:Environmental] While the oil crisis is getting lots of press there is another more critical resource shortage that is falling mostly under the radar. I'm talking about the global water shortage which threatens drinking water and crop production around the world.
- What Your 5 Year Old Should Know About Math
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Math. One of the most important subjects to learn. Although we start teaching mathematics in the form of counting and shapes at a very young age, kindergarten is when math really starts to take hold as a specific topic. Naturally parents wonder what their five-year-old needs to know about math before graduating to the first grade. To make it clear, it's easier to separate concepts into numbers, grouping/ordering/patterns, less and more and money basics.
- The Six Responsibilities of Parenting
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Over the last thirty-five years I have noticed the role of parent somewhat changing. From strict to more lenient, from nurturing to smothering, from encouraging to fearful. I think back to the things I did as a child and a teen and compare them to the things I allow my kids to do and what other parents seem to be letting their children do. Frankly, I don't know how my mother wasn't a complete nervous wreck.
- Start the New Year Right - Create a Life Plan
[Self-Improvement:Goal-Setting] We've all made New Year's Resolutions and then at some point during the year, broken them. Instead of focusing on your bad habits think about living the life you've always dreamed of. Odds are that life doesn't include smoking or that extra twenty pounds.
- How to Fix America's Public School System
[Reference-and-Education] Despite being one of the wealthiest and most powerful countries, known for its innovative citizens and never-say-die attitude, we are falling pathetically behind less privileged countries in the education level of our students. A recent ranking published by Time Magazine put America as 25th in reading level and 15th in Mathematics out of 30 countries.
- Back to Basics in the Public School System
[Reference-and-Education] Every year brings new things that educators feel are important enough to add to the curriculum. Teachers have to teach twice as much in the same amount of time. And our children are paying the price of not being able to focus on material long enough to do anything with it but remember it for the tests.
- Barack Obama Can't Do it Alone
[News-and-Society:Politics] President Barack Obama has already made history by being the first African-American to ever be elected President. Obama has big plans for our country and has promised to stand up for change. Even though I have strong belief in Barack Obama's ability to do good for this nation, I also believe he can't do it alone.
- Best Five Eco-Friendly Baby Products
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Parents always want the best for their children. By using eco-friendly baby products, you are doing your part for the planet while being the best parent to your child.
- How to Stay Green During the Holidays
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it can be easy to put your green practices on the back burner while you try to get everything done. Even if the occasional aluminum can gets thrown away instead of recycles and your Christmas lights get left on overnight, you can still do your part to be eco-friendly by committing to the following practices.
- Seven Green Gifts to Give
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Gifts] Everyone knows the famous song "Dreaming of a White Christmas" but this year environmentally conscious people have another color on their minds. Yup you guessed it...green.
- Hanging by a Shoestring - How to Survive on Next to Nothing
[Finance:Budgeting] An estimated 47% of American households live paycheck to paycheck or very close. It doesn't look like statistic will get any better soon; in fact it's likely to get worse as the unemployment numbers rise.
- Free Winter Activities For Kids of All Ages
[Kids-and-Teens] As the winter drags on, adults and children alike can begin to experience a little cabin fever. It can be more and more difficult to find fun things to do with your kids.
- What to Do When Faced With Foreclosure
[Real-Estate:Foreclosures] Studies show that an estimated 2.8 million Americans will face or come close to facing foreclosure by the end of 2009. So what can you do if you find yourself in danger of losing your house?
- Celebrating an Anniversary on a Budget
[Relationships:Anniversaries] Anniversaries are ultra special events that merit grand celebrating. However in these unstable economic times, extravagant spending is beyond the means of most people. So how do you honor the day without moving into the poor house?
- Four Must-Haves For the Successful Blogger
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Blogging] The basics of setting up a blog for fun or profits are everywhere online. But what about what is beyond the basics? The type of insider information that comes from actually running a blog?
- 5 Fun and Easy Recipes For You and Your Preschooler
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] Cooking with your preschooler is a wonderful way to teach measuring, counting, shapes and following directions. Here are 5 easy to make and healthy goodies for you and your little one to make together.
- Why You Should Get Involved in Local Politics
[News-and-Society:Politics] With the Presidential campaign well under way, everyone is super excited about who will be the next Commander-In-Chief. But being President isn't the only game in town so to speak, there are thousands of individuals who work in our government in a variety of ways.Whether working on the economy, the environment, the education of our young people of the safety of our citizens, these people are the backbone and brain that holds up the Head of Nation. Our government is made up of more than just the President, Senators, Representatives, and Governors.
- Easy to Create Budget Holiday Decorations
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] This holiday season almost everyone has frugality on the mind. Decorations are on an area that usually costs a lot of money but doesn't have to. Here are four beautiful and budget-friendly holiday decor ideas.
- Easy to Create Budget Holiday Gifts
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] With the holidays just around the corner, most people are looking for ways to save money. Giving frugal gifts, however, is a tricky game since no one wants to look cheap at gift giving time.
- How to Plan a Homemade Christmas
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Remember the days of popcorn and cranberry garland and paper snowflakes on the window? With everyone thinking frugally this holiday season, an old-fashioned homemade Christmas is making a comeback.
- Creating a Homework Routine That Works
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] As first quarter grades are coming home you may be finding a need to develop a new homework routine. It is essential to create an effective homework system for optimum student performance.
- 10 Ways You Can Make a Difference Today
[News-and-Society] Almost everybody would like to do more to help others but it's so hard to find the time or money to donate. Well here are 10 different ways you can change a little piece of the world today without spending a lot of time or breaking the bank.
- The Many Uses of Borax
[Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] You can find Borax in the laundry aisle of just about any retail store. Borax, also known as sodium borate, is packaged by the 20 Mule Team Company as a laundry booster but it has many other uses as well. Borax can be used as a drain cleaner, toilet cleaner, weed and ant repellent and to sanitize your garbage disposal. Additionally, you can sprinkle Borax anywhere you want to get rid of odors and keep them away. Following are some simple recipes for the many uses of Borax.
- 5 Ways to Help Your Preschooler Learn to Read
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Studies have shown that early reading is a good indicator of future success in school and in life. And learning to read starts with a desire to read. But what can you do to foster a love of books and reading in your preschool child?
- Top 4 Tips For Saving Money at the Supermarket
[Finance:Personal-Finance] Everyone loves to save money and the easiest place to save money is at the supermarket. Although food is one of life's little necessities, you don't have to break the bank to eat well. By planning ahead, sticking to your list, switching to generic brands, avoiding the pricey spotlight items, and knowing when your store marks down merchandise, you can cut the cost of your food bill nearly in half.
- What is Homesteading?
[Home-and-Family] The practice of homesteading is once again gaining popularity both in America and in the U.K. Homesteading goes by several names; farming, simple living, self-sufficient life, independent living, back-to-basics, and more. But what really is homesteading?
- What is Voter Initiative and Referendum?
[News-and-Society:Politics] Voter Initiative and Voter Referendum are two ways citizens can exert their power over the government. Unfortunately there is no national voter initiative or referendum process and not every state has decided to allow their voters to practice it either.
- Earn Extra Money in a Bad Economy by Learning a Marketable Skill
[Finance:Wealth-Building] In today's bad economy, everyone is seeing a squeezing of his or her paycheck. You may be experiencing a cut in your hours or a lack of that yearly raise you've grown used to. Possibly you got a pay cut or even lost your job due to so many small businesses going under.
- Getting Started With Urban Homesteading
[Home-and-Family] Homesteading goes by many other names; simple living, country living, getting back to basics and self-sufficient living. No matter what you call it, it boils down to doing more for yourself and relying less on consumer goods and services.
- The Four R's That Will Save the Planet
[News-and-Society:Environmental] How to save energy, save money, save resources, and most importantly, save the planet (which is the only one we have at the moment). Going Green is definitely the trend.
- Five Ways to Beat the Bad Economy
[Finance:Personal-Finance] While some things like mortgages and taxes are inevitable, there are ways to find relief in times of a bad economy. Watching your consumption of energy and consumer goods, properly maintaining your vehicles and other electrical equipment, creating an effective food budget, learning a marketable skill and building or repairing things yourself when possible are all great ways to save money and live a more conservative life during bad times.
- Top Four Magic "Green" Cleaners
[Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] What would you say if I told you that everything you need to clean your house was probably hiding in your pantry? True, you're most likely storing a dozen commercial cleaners but that's not what I'm talking about.
- 10 Simple and Cheap Ways to Clean Green
[Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] Over the last twenty years, we have learned more and more about the dangers of conventional commercial cleaning products. The link between various cancers, headaches, asthma, and sinus problems and the chemicals found in most popular cleaning solutions has been well established. This new knowledge has lead to a movement towards cleaning house with all-natural and less toxic alternatives.
- Blogging For Profit
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Blogging] While there are many moneymaking opportunities online, some of them are too competitive, too complicated or are downright scams. It can be hard to sort through the good, the bad, and the ugly online even for people who are very smart and experienced.
- Smoking And Its Effect On Ear Infections
[Health-and-Fitness:Ears-Hearing] While ear infections are a common illness, there are factors that can increase your chance of getting an ear infection. One of the worst risk factors for ear infections is smoking. Studies have shown that cigarette smoke greatly increases the likeliness of suffering from ear infection symptoms.
- Perfect 50th Birthday Presents For The Sports Fan
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Gifts] Why settle for buying the same old stuff when a sports-themed gift will show that lucky 50-to-be just how much you care? When it comes to ideas for perfect gifts for sports fans, there are plenty of ideas to choose from.
- Blogging For Traffic - Lure Readers To Your Blog
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Blogging] Posting topics on a web log, more commonly known as blogs, is not a new concept. Many people have been "blogging" for years in order to vent, make money, or meet new people. Now a relatively new use for blogging has come to light. Blogging to drive traffic to your website.
- Free Fundraising Ideas For Your Charity
[Business:Fundraising] Without doubt one of the most important tasks your charity, or nonprofit organization, has to do is fundraising. The industry is full of fundraising products, plans and programs and most of them are really good. Unfortunately, most of them are also really expensive and require a hefty upfront cost. So what is a small charity that is just starting out supposed to do?
- Why Digital Cameras Make Top 50th Birthday Presents
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Looking for the perfect gift doesn't need to be hard. Electronics are on everyone's wish list, including the soon-to-be-50 crowd, and one of the most wanted electronics is a digital camera.
- Telltale Symptoms Of A Kidney Infection
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] A kidney infection can be more than an uncomfortable nuisance; it can be downright fatal if left untreated. Kidney infection symptoms that are not taken care of can cause blood poisoning or kidney failure both of which can possibly result in death. Fortunately the symptoms of a kidney infection are easy to recognize once you know what to look for.
- 5 Totally Unique 50th Birthday Presents
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Gifts] No one would disagree that the 50th birthday is a big day in most people's lives. Since this day is a one-of-a-kind type of event, it deserves a totally unique 50th birthday present.
- Recognizing Iron Deficiency Anemia Symptoms in Teens
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Teenagers are at a higher risk for iron deficiency anemia due the rapid rate at which they are growing during these years. As the body grows, it requires larger amounts of nutrients, including iron, which it receives from the blood. If the blood is not replenished with iron, anemia can set in.
- The Most Common Types, Causes And Treatments Of Anemia
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Although there are over 400 types of anemia, many are rare with only about a dozen being routinely seen in the United States. Even so, over 3.5 million Americans are affected by anemia. Medically speaking, anemia is not a disease on its own but rather a symptom of other disorders.
- Important Information About Bladder Infections During Pregnancy
[Home-and-Family:Pregnancy] Although bladder infections can be uncomfortable, even painful, at times, they are easily treatable and go away without any lasting side effects posing no real danger to the infected person. However, getting a bladder infection while pregnant can be dangerous if not treated quickly. Since bladder infections are considered common and harmless, many pregnant women are unaware of the hazards of an untreated bladder infection.
- How To Prevent Reoccurring Bladder Infection Symptoms
[Health-and-Fitness] While bladder infections usually aren't too dangerous, they are still uncomfortable and disruptive to your day-to-day life. Luckily there are some easy steps you can take each day to prevent reoccurring bladder infections from happening to you.
- Is It Safe To Treat Ear Infection Symptoms At Home?
[Health-and-Fitness:Ears-Hearing] In the past, diagnose of an ear infection would require a prescription of antibiotics to treat. However with the concern about antibiotic-resistant infections, parents are less likely to want to treat an infection with antibiotics if it can be avoided. Studies have been conducted to test whether or not antibiotics are absolutely necessary in order to get rid of an ear infection and the results were astounding to medical professionals and the general public as well.
- Recognizing Ear Infection Symptoms In Infants
[Health-and-Fitness:Ears-Hearing] Most babies experience ear infection symptoms two or three times a year before the age of two making ear infections one of the most common infant illnesses. As with all infant sicknesses, it can be difficult to tell what is bothering a child too young to talk. Luckily there are a few ear infection symptoms that directly point towards the ailment at hand.
- Financial Freedom Is Not Just About Being Debt Free
[Finance:Debt-Relief] Having financial freedom is defined as being in a place in your life where you no longer have to work to pay for your living expenses. To me, having financial freedom is more about time than money. What could be better than having the time to do what you want without having to work?
- The Top 5 Best 50th Birthday Presents
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Gifts] Turning the big 5-0 can be an exciting. Friends and family usually gather together for a huge bash with dancing, laughing, cake, and of course...50th birthday presents. So the trick is figuring out what to buy for the guest of honor at a 50th birthday gala.
- Fun Things For Teens To Collect
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] The teens of today aren't interested in the same old stamp and coin collecting. Teens want to collect something interesting, fun, and cool to show off to their friends. In order to do this, teenagers have to get creative.
- What Can Young Children Learn From Preschool Songs?
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Preschool songs are an invaluable resource when it comes to young children. Through preschool songs, young kids can learn many different basic and personal skills.
- How To Know If You Need Help For Your Anger
[Self-Improvement:Anger-Management] Anger is a normal and natural emotion. One that is felt by everyone at some time. But when does normal spurts of anger become too much anger?
- Cognitive Restructuring - A Better Way To Deal With Negative Emotions
[Self-Improvement:Techniques] The fact is that we are a society filled with unhappy, depressed, stressed out and angry people. Granted, it is perfectly understandable with the many demands made upon people today, but it isn't healthy and it doesn't feel good. That's where cognitive restructuring comes in.
- 5 Ways To Reduce Your Waste At Work
[News-and-Society:Energy] Although many people are going to great lengths to conserve energy and recycle their trash at home, the same people are not always as "green-conscious" in the workplace. Businesses are one of the biggest sources of trash, and energy waste.
- Real Help For Out Of Control Anger
[Self-Improvement:Anger-Management] Most people have stress levels off the charts due to family, work, social problems, and worst of all, financial and debt issues. With everything that is on your plate, it's no wonder that most days you feel like screaming and ranting until things finally start to make sense. So, what can be done to soothe your raging spirit?
- 5 Lesser Known Ways To Conserve Energy
[News-and-Society:Energy] With all the basics covered; changing light bulbs, recycling your paper, plastic and metal goods, and turning off the faucets when brushing your teeth, you are doing a great job of conserving the Earth's natural resources. But there is more that you could be doing.
- Preschool Songs - Getting Your Kids To Listen
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Most parents and teachers are aware that young children love to hear and sing along to preschool songs. However, the secret that many parents aren't aware of is the potential that songs have for getting your young children to pay attention, listen better, and follow directions more often.
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