Are your children blogging and/or social networking on the net? If so, you really need to check out this website http://www.netsmartz.org/ if you want to keep your kids safe on the internet. This site is an interactive, educational safety resource from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and Boys & Girls Clubs of America for children ages 5 to 17 as well as the parents, guardians, educatiors and law enforcement. Children can learn how to stay safe on the internet, since the site uses age appropriate activities to teach them how.
As a parent you need to be aware of what your children are doing on the web. Monitor your children's accounts, who are they meeting online. Check their buddy lists and address books. Yes, block out inappropriate sites, there is a parental control feature for restricted sites. Set family internet policies for e-mail, IMs, blogs and social networking accounts. Educate your children by telling them never to divulge their name, phone number and address to a stranger. Lastly, keep your computers in a place in your home that you can stay involved with your child's activity on the net.
Emailing fun stuff to the young children (I do) is a fun way to stay in touch with them. It could be a cute joke or something appropriate that someone has emailed me. Then they email it to their friends. They ask me where do you get this stuff? And it also gives me an opportunity to leave them a wonderful message about them, how proud I am of them, how much I care and love them, etc. Great way to build closeness and at the same time keep them busy without having to go looking for someone to communicate with. This also helps use up some of the restricted minutes that they have on using the interenet.
Lori Hagge, Realtor, GRI, CRS, ASP, SRES Designated, Century 21 Diablo Valley Realty, Concord CA
Since we have run the Dana Hills Garage Sale for several years we thought it might be a good idea to check out information about recalls. We would like to share the following with you!
Spring is upon us and so are garage sales! Do you check the safety commission's website at http://www.cps.govbefore selling your items at your garage sale? You can also call 800-638-CPSC and I understand that they have items that have been recalled going back to 1973. This is a questions that http://wwww.yardsalequeen.comasks us in her blog. The recall items do not just apply to unsafe toys, and cribs, children's items but other items like cars, medical devices etc. so make sure you go to http://www.recalls.gov for the up to date information.
Good luck with your garage sale!
Lori Hagge, Realtor, GRI, CRS, SRES, ASP Designated, Century 21 Diablo Valley Realty
If you want to be in a great business, I think you might want to do something with pets. This is a booming business. My business partner's friend started a new business, a pet boutique in Tahoe and they have done a wonderful job as well as enjoying what they are doing. Most recently, I cam across an article about Therapy for dos on the Web, so try the following sites to see if any of these can help you and your dog: http://www.DeltaSociety.org, http://www.TDI-dog.org, http://www.TherapyDogs.com or http://www.DenverPetPartners.org.
Lori Hagge, Realtor, GRI, CRS, SRES, ASP Designated, Century 21 Diablo Valley Realty, Concord CA
A great website i found is AucitonPal.com if you wan tot get rid of your clothing, your car, your furniture or whatever may in your garage. I cannot believe the items that I still saved like old 8 tracks etc. and yet I am always giving stuff away. I realized that most of my kids (I have 4) have left their stuff at my house and now they don't want it anymore and I am tired of keeping their stuff. Although I have not used this site yet, I understand that even if you are a beginner, you can be successful at selling your items. This site helps you if you don't know how to do it. Has anyone tried selling their stuff on this site? Sometimes though it is easier to bring them to Hospice or another charity, but I am curious.
Lori Hagge, Realtor, CRS, GRI, ASP, SRES Designated with over 17 years in the business. Century 21 Diablo Valley Realty, Concord CA
I notice with gmail that when you send pictures you have to click on each one separately to attach them. Is there an easier way to get say 10 pictures attached when using gmail? I do use other programs but for the past year have been using gmail due to the fact that when I travel or am at another computer it is quite easy to pick up emails.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Lori Hagge, Realtor, GRI, CRS, ASP, SRES Designated, Century 21 Diablo Valley Realty, Concord CA
I started a new leads group called B2F (Business to Friends). We meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. We are really excited about this group and have about 15 members already. Some of our members include: a Realtor, a MonaVie Independent Distributor, a Chiropractor, a Title Insurer, a Financial Planner,, a Virtual Assistant, a Graphic & Web Designer, a Graphic Art Designer, Life & Health Insurer, a Cleaning Service and others We meet at my office at Century 21 Diablo Valley Realty from 12:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Bring your own lunch. No dues are required. This is a relaxed environment where we get to know one another through our networking helping business professionals to exchange referrals and grow each others business. It is similar to LeTip and BNI but more cost effective and relaxed rules.
If interested, call Lori Hagge, Realtor, GRI, CRS, ASP, SRES Designated at 925 998-8844 (cell phone) or email at lori@lorihagge.com for a reservation and or further information.
On the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, the "Circle of Friends" meet at the Walnut Country Clubhouse at 4498 Lawson Court (off of South Larwin) in Concord from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00.m. We listen to a different speaker each month and then socialize. In addition, we have many sub-groups that have formed from this main group. Some of the things that we have organized are: Bowling, Bunko, Bingo, Golfing, Tennis, Wine-tasting, Bocce Ball, Theater, Book Club, Card Games to name a few. If interested in attending, call Lori Hagge at 925 998-8844 or email at lori@lorihagge.com. This is a great way to meet other women and make new friends. We are also listed at http://www.meetup.com/v/5355403/e3671f/0/ Go to this site for additional information.
Lori Hagge, Realtor, GRI, CRS, ASP, SRES Designated, Century 21 Diablo Valley Realty
My children purchased the WII for me and wow, it sure does produce some arm and footwork. What a great game to play with your children, family and friends. I was first exposed to this game on New Years Eve 2007. Our friends had a party and we played tennis, golf and bowling. When I got my toy just over a month ago for my birthday, I stayed up and played baseball and bowling. It became very addictive as I was trying to beat my 201 game for one hour. A few days later I was quite sore and could not figure out why until my husband said oh, you played the WII for one hour on Friday evening. Yup, that was great exercise. I read some where that the WII is being put into nursing homes for the people to have some kind of activity. You might want to give it a try but watch out if you have an addictive behavior or always like to win. Anyway, there are many more games that you can add to the WII.
Have a fun and relaxing evening, something a little different than playing cards.
Lori Hagge & Alice Ponti, Realtor, Century 21 Diablo Valley Realty for 18 years each. GRI, CRS, ASP & SRES Designated.
Are you doing your spring cleaning, we can help you! We collect eyeglasses for the Rotary, suitcases for Foster children, shampoo & conditioners for the Bay Area Rescue Mission. We can provide you a number of an organization that picks up mattresses and furniture in good condition, this organization could be there the next day picking up your goods!
Keeping you update on the happenings of the real estate market in California (San Francisco/East Bay Area). Tips, market information, seminar information, lenders and a referral networking group, I belong too, called Le Tip Diablo Valley Chapter.
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