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		<title>Large Families</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:57:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dillon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I really like being a part of a large family. With all those relatives there is always something new happening. The latest news is that my niece Heidi is about to give birth again soon. This will be her second child and they believe it will be another boy. This will be a nice addition [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I really like being a part of a large family. With all those relatives there is always something new happening. The latest news is that my niece Heidi is about to give birth again soon. This will be her second child and they believe it will be another boy. This will be a nice addition to the family. In celebration, I decided that some gifts were in order. I went online to see what was available.</p>
<p>The last time I visited Heidi I noticed a few things that she may need. She was definitely suffering from a shortage of <a href="http://www.shopwiki.com/wiki/Nursery+Furniture">Nursery Furniture</a>. I thought I could rectify that situation easily and did so by ordering a new changing table. I believe she will get plenty of use out of that. Since she would now have two kids to worry about, I thought that buying the kids some <a href="http://www.shopwiki.com/wiki/Activity+Sets">Activity Sets</a> would keep them busy and give her a break now and then.</p>
<p>Since we are a family that enjoys our activities, I thought that I would continue the tradition by purchasing some <a href="http://www.shopwiki.com/wiki/Toys+and+Games">Toys and Games</a> for the boys. I know the importance of keeping the kids busy and this would be a great way to do it. I love watching our family grow and am glad to be a part of it. That’s what life is all about and it’s fine by me!</p>
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		<title>Underage Drinking</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 02:09:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dillon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The summer will be here soon and that means that many young people will have a lot of time on their hands. The warm summer nights are also conductive to late night outings. This combination can add up to trouble for teens who may feel the need to drink at parties or with friends. I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The summer will be here soon and that means that many young people will have a lot of time on their hands. The warm summer nights are also conductive to late night outings. This combination can add up to trouble for teens who may feel the need to drink at parties or with friends. </p>
<p>I just wanted to send out a reminder to all parents to keep a close eye on their children. Temptation to drink can be strong and can lead to disaster. I think that talking about the issue with your children is the best way to ensure that your child will think about his or her actions. Lets all work toward keeping tragedy at bay!</p>
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		<title>No Car, No Problem!</title>
		<link>http://dillonvanderburg.com/2010/03/no-car-no-problem/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:56:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[My daughter is currently in her first year of college. We were all sad when she left the house she grew up in order to move into the dorm room at school. At the same time, we were happy that she would be on her own and learning about life and the various subjects she [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My daughter is currently in her first year of college. We were all sad when she left the house she grew up in order to move into the dorm room at school. At the same time, we were happy that she would be on her own and learning about life and the various subjects she was taking. In order to do this, she had to make a few sacrifices. One thing she would have to do without was a car.</p>
<p>Without a car, we knew it would be hard for her to get around. That’s why we try to help her by suggesting ways to do things online. One thing that has been successful is her use of an online service to get <a href="http://www.tutorvista.com/chemistry-help">Chemistry help</a>. She has had a rough time with that subject and needed tutoring. She now relies on tutorvista.com to help her with the tough <a href="http://www.tutorvista.com/chemistry-help">Chemistry Problems</a> she faces.</p>
<p>The service provides tutoring at a very fair price. It also has the ability to be done online. That means that my daughter doesn’t have to drive to a class to get the help she needs. It has worked out so well that she is also taking advantage of the <a href="http://www.tutorvista.com/physics-help">Physics help</a> she wants as well. She can take virtually any <a href="http://www.tutorvista.com/physics-help">Physics Problems</a> she has and get them answered with help by a professional. We are all proud of her and know that she will do fine at school. I’ll be glad when she gets her degree!!</p>
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		<title>Something Special!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:11:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dillon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a few times in life when you get to do something really special. I had this chance recently and I feel great about. It was for a program called birthday kids and it is special. The idea is that people buy birthday gifts for kids who may not get any otherwise. I liked [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are a few times in life when you get to do something really special. I had this chance recently and I feel great about. It was for a program called birthday kids and it is special. The idea is that people buy birthday gifts for kids who may not get any otherwise. I liked the idea and immediately signed up. I started with one of my favorite sites for toys and its called loulouscorner.com.</p>
<p>I wanted to get something that I know every kid would love. That’s why the first thing I wanted to get was a stuffed animal from <a href="http://www.loulouscorner.com/">jellycat</a>. They have some of the best animals available and the quality is top-notch. Since most kids take their animals to bed with them, I thought that getting them a nice warm blanket would be a good idea. When I saw the blankets by <a href="http://www.loulouscorner.com/">barefoot dreams</a>, I knew I would have to have one of those as well.</p>
<p>Being as that I am also a practical person, I pondered the fact that many kids don’t have enough clothes to wear. I found some little shirts that were made by <a href="http://www.loulouscorner.com/">appaman</a> that would be a great gift for any toddler. I think I made some great gift choices and I can’t wait to hear about the kids who get to enjoy them. There are times when I am proud to help out a neighbor and this is one of those times!!</p>
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		<title>Big Families</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:25:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dillon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many good things about having a big family. One thing that I like is that there is always something going on. This week will mark a birthday for my niece’s baby. She will be one years old on Thursday. I knew I had to get her a gift and so I went online [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many good things about having a big family. One thing that I like is that there is always something going on. This week will mark a birthday for my niece’s baby. She will be one years old on Thursday. I knew I had to get her a gift and so I went online to find one. I turned to one of my favorite sites called shopwiki.com.</p>
<p>One of the first items that I thought would be good to get was one of those <a href="http://www.shopwiki.com/wiki/Jogging+Strollers">Jogging Strollers</a>. I know how much fun it is to get out of the house and being able to take your baby along is pretty cool. It’s not always easy to find time to exercise and this is a great way to do it.</p>
<p>I continued to look around to see what else I could find. Another item I thought they could use was <a href="http://www.shopwiki.com/wiki/Booster+Seats">Booster Seats</a>. I remember the tough time I had with my kids when they couldn’t reach the table. They come in handy especially when you go out to eat. Not every restaurant has them and it’s good to be prepared.</p>
<p>I was just about to put in my order when I ran across something else I liked. There was a wide variety of <a href="http://www.shopwiki.com/wiki/Baby+Walkers">Baby Walkers</a> available and I thought I might get one of them. There is nothing like a good toy to keep baby busy for awhile and this is a great one. It also can help your child develop the skills they need to become good walkers. I know my niece will be thrilled when she gets this years presents!</p>
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		<title>Traits</title>
		<link>http://dillonvanderburg.com/2010/02/traits/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:36:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dillon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everybody has their own particular strengths and weaknesses, especially when it comes to difficult subjects at school. I was always good in English class and never had a problem, but when it came to math, that was something else. It seems that my daughter is the same way and she struggles with the same subject; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everybody has their own particular strengths and weaknesses, especially when it comes to difficult subjects at school. I was always good in English class and never had a problem, but when it came to math, that was something else. It seems that my daughter is the same way and she struggles with the same subject; math. When she came home needing <a href="http://www.tutorvista.com/statistics-help">Statistics help</a>, I knew we had a problem.</p>
<p>Many times I will turn for help from a great source; the internet. I know there are many sites out there and I was able to find one that offered to have a <a href="http://www.tutorvista.com/statistics-help">Statistics tutor</a> get her the help she needed. I liked the fact that the service could be done from home and all she needed was a computer. She’s always had one and so that was no problem. The service makes available a one on one tutor and that made all the difference.</p>
<p>My daughter was able to take advantage of the help she received and is now doing very well in school. She is no longer afraid to tackle even the toughest <a href="http://www.tutorvista.com/statistics-help">Statistics problems</a>. I am so proud of her and tell everyone so. The best part is that now she may be able to teach her children math and rid our family of one of its negative traits.</p>
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		<title>Help from the Internet</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:53:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dillon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This modern world is very complicated sometimes. At other times, it is wonderfully simple. One case in point is when my cousin needed a Math Tutor to help him through some trouble spots in his homework. He was having a terrible time and no one in the family could help. We were able to easily [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This modern world is very complicated sometimes. At other times, it is wonderfully simple. One case in point is when my cousin needed a <a href="http://www.tutornext.com/math-help">Math Tutor</a> to help him through some trouble spots in his homework. He was having a terrible time and no one in the family could help. We were able to easily find a solution to the problem by going to tutornext.com.</p>
<p>The great thing about the service is that it is has one of the cheapest rates available. It doesn’t cost an arm and a leg to receive the guidance needed to understand math. Using an <a href="http://www.tutornext.com/math-help">Online Math Tutor</a> is easier than trying to set up an appointment with an instructor who may or may not show. Its convenience is that it can be done from home at a time when you are ready to study.</p>
<p>My cousin has been doing very well at school since he started taking advantage of this site. His teachers have reported that he is improving in his studies and getting his work done. He also seems to be more confident about his abilities and is growing into a young man. I am happy to report that using an <a href="http://www.tutornext.com/">Online Tutor</a> has worked out well for him. The only problem left now is finding him a fashion expert to help him dress like a human!!</p>
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		<title>Thin Ice</title>
		<link>http://dillonvanderburg.com/2010/01/thin-ice/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:29:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dillon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I just wanted to send out a short notice to all outdoor lovers. This winter’s cold temperatures are creating a tempting but deadly allure. Ponds are starting to freeze over with thin sheets of ice. This has caused a number of people to try their luck walking on the ice. The problem is that thin [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I just wanted to send out a short notice to all outdoor lovers. This winter’s cold temperatures are creating a tempting but deadly allure. Ponds are starting to freeze over with thin sheets of ice. This has caused a number of people to try their luck walking on the ice. The problem is that thin ice can easily fail and send a person into the water. With the water as cold as it is, this can cause hypothermia. </p>
<p>There are many precautions you can take in order top prevent a tragedy. The first one is to talk with your children about the danger. Another good idea is to accompany anyone who plans to go near a pond or lake in order to help them resist the temptation of trying out the ice. I hope this winter season will bring everyone great joy and not a winter tragedy! </p>
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		<title>Traditions</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 02:28:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One thing that I am really proud of is my family’s musical heritage. My grandfather was in a band as well as my father. I played in my high schools marching band and I hoped that my son would carry on the tradition. He has shown signs of wanting to play this year and so [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One thing that I am really proud of is my family’s musical heritage. My grandfather was in a band as well as my father. I played in my high schools marching band and I hoped that my son would carry on the tradition. He has shown signs of wanting to play this year and so we started to look at some of the <a href="http://www.shopwiki.com/wiki/Musical+Instruments">Musical Instruments</a> he could play in the band. It was fun looking at all the different instruments that he may learn to master.</p>
<p>My son is about to enter the 6th grade. The band instructor invited all the kids to explore the possibilities of music. My son is trying to decide whether <a href="http://www.shopwiki.com/wiki/Trumpets">Trumpets</a> are the instrument that he should take up. His friend plays the trumpet and they could have fun learning together. There are other options open to him as well.</p>
<p>When I was in school, I played one of the <a href="http://www.shopwiki.com/wiki/Trombones">Trombones</a> in the marching band. I have many fond memories of being with my friends and marching on the field. I am definitely glad to know that my son wants to carry on the musical tradition that runs in my family. I hope he will have as much fun as I did and make a lot of new friends.</p>
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		<title>Retire in style</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:49:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[My aunt is getting to the age where she is ready to retire. She has worked her whole life and has brought up three children. We all feel that she deserves to spend her waning years in a place where she is comfortable. That’s why we all wanted to help her select the place that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My aunt is getting to the age where she is ready to retire. She has worked her whole life and has brought up three children. We all feel that she deserves to spend her waning years in a place where she is comfortable. That’s why we all wanted to help her select the place that was best for her. Since she is having some problems with her health, we thought that placing her into one the <a href="http://www.senioropolis.com/">Retirement Communities</a> that are around would be beneficial to her.</p>
<p>Nellie has always loved the north. She has lived in New York, Maine, and Canada. She likes the cold weather and thrives in it. When we mentioned finding her the best in <a href="http://www.senioropolis.com/">Retirement Homes</a>, she insisted that it should be in the northern latitude. We were not prepared to argue with her. If you know Nellie, you know better than to have a different opinion the she has.</p>
<p>Anyway, we found a pretty neat website called senioropolis.com that has the information we were looking for. It has up to date information on the best <a href="http://www.senioropolis.com/">Retirement Residences</a> that are available in Canada. We narrowed our search by using their “the right home finder” search feature. This helped us to find the best place for her to spend her remaining years. We were glad to know that she could enjoy the benefits of <a href="http://www.senioropolis.com/">Retirement Living</a> that would keep her satisfied and happy.</p>
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