Notepad Corner

A prosperous student, my son JM Being successful in college requires a completely different set of habits than those of a high school student. Where high school involves students being fed information and completing some homework outside of class, college requires students to gain most of their information independently through reading, research, and other projects. The habits you use during your first semester can be a great indicator of your level of success throughout the rest of your degree program. So who is the prosperous student? Let’s take a look at some of the defining characteristics of the most successful college students? The prosperous student does not declare a major until he is sure. Many people enter college without having chosen a major. If you are not sure, do not choose a major until you are. You can spend the first semester, or even the first year, taking core classes that are required of all graduates. If you pressure yourself to choose a major right

Enjoy the comforts of your home by making it a safer place for you and your family. We can prevent home fire disaster by following these essential tips. photo credits: homesafetyhelp.com As a general rule every home should have an available fire extinguisher especially in the kitchen where fire commonly starts. We need to do cooking with care. Never leave cooking food unattended on the stove. Keep curtains, potholders, kitchen towels and anything that could catch fire away from your cooking area. Position the fire extinguisher where it could be easily seen in your kitchen.  You may visit fire extinguishers from fire protection online to learn more on the right size and type you will need.  

The use of the smart storage solution will take control clutter inside your house.   We can organize things in an inexpensive way by recycling and using available things we can find in our household to put everything in place. The use of bookshelves to organize books  photo credits: bookshelves.com 

photo credits: thegoodappetite.com This sumptuous dessert could be found in any top restaurant like redhot-worldbuffet, made to perfection, but it’s also surprisingly easy to create from your own kitchen. Whether it’s for an anniversary or just a quiet night in, it’s the perfect way to end a great evening. Here’s how to make it yourself: 

Later on in life, you’ll want to make sure that both you and your loved ones are financially secure. You want to make sure that, at the very least, you can afford the basics, and, when you eventually pass away, your family is well looked after. Buying an annuity helps enormously with that, although there are a few pitfalls worth avoiding when it comes to choosing death benefits, especially when it comes to payments made to the taxman.  

The kitchen is one of the most frequently used rooms in every home where meal preparation and cooking is done. The family’s good health and happiness is linked to this important part of the house. A spotless and beautiful kitchen will add zest for your family to enjoy their meals. If you plan to remodel and give your kitchen a cleaner, fresher and modish look, then countertops, appliances and most importantly kitchen cabinets should be well considered as it will create a major bearing on the outcome of your project.      

Yahmir, the youngest among my two sons has just celebrated his 13 th birthday last August 12, 2012.   I am now once again parenting a child on a challenging period - an in-between stage of neither a child nor an adult. It is in this period where dramatic changes in behavior occur as per experienced with my eldest son, JM.  Yahmir at 13