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Word of the Month…
Studies have shown your income and
wealth are directly related to the size
and depth of your vocabulary. Here is
this month’s word, so you can impress
your friends (and maybe even fatten
your wallet!)…
Acquiesce
: (ak-we-ess) verb
Meaning:
to submit or comply without
protest
Sample Sentence:
Even though he
didn’t agree with the directions, Joe
acquiesced to Bill’s request to take the
next exit without saying a word.
Good Voice Mail Messages
If you want a response to your voice
mail, use these tips to make it effective:
1. Begin by stating the name of the
person you are trying to reach and
then your name.
2. Use a single sentence to state the
purpose of the call.
3. Tell them you look forward to
hearing from them soon.
4. At the end, repeat your name and
give your telephone number twice.
Native Plants Can Help
Your Garden
A large number of plants cannot
survive without the help of pollinators
like butterflies and bees. But many
modern plants are often imported from
China and Europe and these pollinators
have not adapted well. Help your
garden by avoiding pesticides and by
finding plants native to your area.
Learn more at:
www.pollinator.com
Quotes To Live By…
Abundance is not something we
acquire. It is something we tune into.
There’s no scarcity of opportunity to
make a living at what you love. There
is only a scarcity of resolve to make it
happen.
–Wayne Dyer
If you want to be happy, set a goal that
commands your thoughts, liberates your
energy and inspires your hope.
–Andrew Carnegie
Clarity is power.
–Buckminster Fuller
3 Hot Tips To Fly For Less
Higher fuel prices have pushed airline fares to new heights. There are still
ways to save money on flights, but you have to know how to look for the
bargains. Use these helpful tips to shave hundreds off the cost of flying:
Book your flight early but not too early
: You probably know the
cheapest fares are well before your departure date. Most airlines release
schedules 6 months in advance, but don’t book until 3 to 4 months out
when airlines start actively managing prices. Also, try booking your flight
on a Tuesday afternoon because that’s when most airlines will match
special offers to stay competitive.
Sign up for airfare alerts
: There are dozens of websites that email
updates but start with these top-rated free services:
www.airfarewatchdog.com or www.farecompare.com.
Combine one-way fares
: To save money you can sometimes take two
one-way fares with different airlines, instead of a round-trip flight. Or you
can fly into a smaller airport and take a short flight to get to your final
destination.
Protect Your Child FromABully
Many well-meaning parents try to help only to have their strategies
backfire on them and make bullying worse. For example, if you call the
parents of a bully, your child will be mortified and the bullying is likely to
continue. This runs the risk of your child not telling you when it happens
the next time. The three best ways to protect your child if they are bullied:
#1 – Educate your child about bullying
and ask if a bully might think they
are being funny – rather than intending to be aggressive.
#2 – Recruit allies by
identifying teachers or friends that can help when the
child feels threatened.
#3 – Reinforce your child’s self-esteem
at home with positive praise so
they don’t believe negative comments from others. This will decrease
the odds of being bullied as the bully moves on to an easier target.
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…
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