Almost everyone these days own at least one cellphone. Most of the time, people own multiple cellphones – and the rate they change phones these days are more often. Given the numerous upgrades technology has given to mobile phones and how affordable some has become, no wonder our environment is taking a blow with all the electronic waste we turn out per year.

Like motorcycle batteries and discount batteries, one should care for their cell phone batteries. There are ways to make them last longer and proper ways of disposing them too.

1. Follow manufacturers’ instructions. It might be exciting to use your phone immediately after purchasing but it is essential to follow instructions when it comes to the initial charging of your battery.
2. Clean. Use a cotton swab and alcohol to gently clean the contacts, or the small prongs, of your battery.

3. Keep them cool. Never leave them under direct sunlight. It needs to be stored at a temperature between 60-78F.

4. Unplug battery after charging. Do not let it stay connected to a charger after it has been fully charged for long periods of time.

5. Dispose properly and responsibly. Recycle batteries no longer in use or are broken. Search for a local dealer in your area that collects used and broken cellphone batteries for recycling.

There is a new field in medicine designed to help preserve fertility among cancer patients, giving them the option to still be able to conceive after receiving chemotherapy, which is usually bad for one’s reproductive system.

‘Fertility Preservation allows women to utilize the Egg Storage option. Embryo, oocyte and ovarian tissue cryopreservation as well as the use on GnRH-analogue treatment concurrent with chemotherapy or radiation are options for young women undergoing treatment for cancer. A referral should be made to a reproductive endocrinologist who will be able to fully address their respective risks, benefits, outcome measures, and appropriateness for each woman considering future fertility.

Cancer Fertility has given a lot of hope for women still hoping to conceive after receiving treatment for cancer. This can also be done to men and children.

However, this should always be met with a decision thought many times over. One should ask these questions to oneself or with one’s partner to be able to fully enjoy (and accept whatever) the outcome:

. Have I always wanted children?
. How many children do I want to have?
. Does it matter to me if my children are biologically related to me?
. Would I consider adoption to other parenthood options?
. How strong is my relationship to my partner?
. Am I open to using donor sperm or donor embryos?
. How does my partner or spouse feel about all of these issues?
. Do I have ethical or religious concerns about assisted reproductive technologies?

If you think you may want to pursue fertility preservation, start a discussion with your oncologist.
Ask for referral to a fertility preservation specialist. In any case ask for reading material and scientific publication that discuss fertility preservation in your specific cancer.

It has always been a dream to have a business that gives services to mommies like me. All mothers, be it a working mom or a stay at home mom, deserves pampering and I would love to have my own Spa business someday to give the service that truly deserve. Well, I know that it will take a lot of time and effort to get what I want because it is not a joke to put up a business like that. From the tubs to its hot tub covers, everything is an investment and you also need to train people to perform superb services to customers and you have to support their training as well.

My uncle has the business that I dream of and is doing quite well. Two words, he said, "Spa-Mart"! He orders everything from the very small hot tub filter to the most important spa chemicals. It is always important that you know where to get your supplies from, because you might get discount spa covers that way. He thinks it is the most important aspect for a business to succeed. Great quality supplies should be guaranteed so the service can be excellent. He also loves the Spa-Mart’s newest addition to their supplies, the Spa murals, that beautify the view of every client who comes to his Spa. It is the first time to hear this and as interested as I am, I visited their site and saw how great the idea was. It takes the client to a place far from the hassle and bustle of the city with the tropical photos and scenic scenes in the murals. I also read about the Thermal Guardian Spa covers and other products for water care and tub maintenance. It is a one-stop shop and I understand why my uncle only has the nicest words for Spa-Mart.

Crimes are very rampant these days, we always here about it on the news. Going to places alone by commuting can be scary especially during the night and we should always think of ways on how to defend ourselves. One of my friends told me that she advises friends who commute a lot to buy pepper spray

Like any other defense tool, we can use the pepper spray in our very great advantage if we know how to use it properly. At Sabre, they don’t only offer OC spray or mace spray but they also hold trainings on how to use pepper sprays properly and effectively. You can enroll your whole family, teaching them self-defense on how to escape attackers. You will also learn in their trainings the 10 steps in using pepper spray the right way and the best techniques in using it. They accept civilians and even law enforcers/military men to enroll in their Reality Based Training to be more physically engaged with real situations that they could encounter.

It is very nice to share our room with our kids but let’s face it, when they are 6 or 7 years old, they need their personal space and we can never give that if they share our bed, they need to learn how to respect personal space and privacy and we can let them practice that by giving them their own bedrooms but sometimes our houses are not big enough to give them separate bedrooms and one bedroom should be shared by our kids and space can be a problem. There is one way to solve that, Bunk beds for kids. So, what are bunk beds? These are two beds made and one bed is stacked on top of the other, consuming less space in any room.

At Mom’s Bunk House, they understand the need of a growing family, how precious are the days that you spend with your kids and how you want them to live comfortable even if it means they have to share rooms with their other siblings. They offer different kinds of Bunk beds for sale for your kids who just want private place to themselves but would still want a very comforting space with their siblings. Visit their website and see how homey their online store is and with the offer free shipping, who couldn’t resist? Looking for a particular Wood bunk bed? They have all kinds from twin over twin, twin over full, stairway bunks and a lot more.

With a growing family in a small home, these beds are the solution. They are safe for kids with the railings and stairs plus you can have them custom fit your kids’ bedrooms if you prefer to and of course, these beds are pleasing to the eyes even if it’s main purpose is to save some space.

Are you already in the flooring business that is aiming to be one of the best in the business? Well, the real key to quality floors are the tools that any business owner can acquire. If you are already in this business, you know that nice tools will definitely go a long way. A friend of mine recently had carpet removal services for her master’s bedroom and living area that didn’t quite meet her expectations. Since we had a common friend who is in this business but is located far from her home, she had to ask services from another company.

Our friend knew better because he had tool like tile scraper and concrete polisher from Innovatech Products that served him and still serving his business until today. At Innovatech Products, they provide quality tools that are state of the art and designed to do what they are supposed to do, perform very well and be durable through the years. They offer other products like concrete floor grinder, dust collection and vacuum, scarifiers and more. Innovatech Products is very proud of their well-known world-class customer service.

More and more business operators like our friend’s should go straight to Innovatech Products, so unsatisfied customer like my other friend will get their money’s worth.

A friend has finally gone ahead and opened his dream business – a coffee and pastry shop in the heart of the university belt. It has been in his plans for the longest time; all the steps he took in college were towards this goal. He took a course in Hotel and Restaurant Management, did summer classes in Culinary Arts (Pastry) and enrolled himself in business classes as well.

His coffee shop opened last month and so far, he has reported that they have never encountered a zero day, even on weekends. His pastries are also being ordered in larger quantities since half of them are ordered to go. He is thinking of introducing more selections in the menu like sandwiches and pasta as per his customers’ feedback soon.

I am so happy for him! Prior to the opening, he was really feeling down because money was all gushing out without a single cent trickling back in. He even had to buy checks and use cheap personal checks to issue to his suppliers as he was really low on funds. However, all his cheap personal checks now are as good as cash as business is starting to pick up.

There are a lot of school fundraising ideas but the best for me would be the fundraisers that also help raise awareness for the environment and those fundraising ideas for kids which allow them to be really involved. Some examples of these are selling off their art work in an exhibit, selling fruit punches or lemonades or the traditional selling of Girl Scout cookies.

Here are some more ideas for fundraisers for schools:
1. Bake sale
2. Cookie Dough Fundraising
3. Marathon, Duathlon or Triathlon – This can be a fun family event too.
4. Candy Sale – Cotton candy, lollipops and cookies are a sure hit when offered during school events.
5. Newspaper, Old Books and Used Papers Recycling
6. School Dance Fundraiser
7. Bingo Night
8. Charity Christmas Cards
9. Fundraising Car Wash
10. Selling Earth-Friendly Products – like paper products made from recycled paper, organic products like body care items, organic produce like fresh vegetables and fruits grown without fertilizers and pesticides.

Raising funds yearly for school projects and faculty development programs is a challenge. Gathering support for a project is harder. However, given the correct fundraiser, it will surely hit two birds with one stone – raise funds and gather support from students’ parents.
Raising funds yearly for school projects and faculty development programs is a challenge. Gathering support for a project is harder. However, given the correct fundraiser, it will surely hit two birds with one stone – raise funds and gather support from students’ parents.