Beth Gabriel

Bizarre Flag Facts – Q & As

Test your Patriotic Knowlege of the American Flag: Question: Is it ok to fly the American Flag upside down? Answer: The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or p... Read >

Hooray for Flag Day � why do we celebrate it on June 14?

What are the important dates in American Flag history?' January 1, 1776, George Washington ordered the Grand Union flag hoisted above his base at Prospect Hill. It had 13 alternating red and white stripes and the British Union Jack (no stars) in the upper... Read >

Living Will - Why you need one now!

Living Will ' Why it's critical that you have one! A Living Will is a legal document that allows you to direct healthcare professionals to act on your behalf regarding life-sustaining intervention and treatment if you can no longer speak for yourself. A n... Read >

GPS Tracking - Why you shouldn't leave home without one!

What is GPS?GPS stands for Global Positioning System. High above us, there are a group of 24 satellites orbiting the earth constantly providing information to tell us the map location (latitude and longitude) of a car or other vehicle. It also tells us ho... Read >

Flag of Mexico - Dia de la Bandera

The Flag of Mexico is rich with historic symbolism. The tricolors of green, white and red with the coat-of-arms centered in the white middle stripe were adopted by Mexico following their independence from Spain during the War of Independence in 1821. Ther... Read >

Home Schooling – The Best Choice!

Home Schooling – The Best Choice! You Control the Environment The major advantage to home schooling is that you control the environment. You choose the curriculum, you choose the pace. If your child is slow to understanding a concept, you have the fr... Read >

Identity Theft � Who is 'phishing' for your information?

There's a new type of internet piracy called 'phishing' (pronounced 'fishing'). Internet thieves are 'fishing' for your personal information. They're looking for ways to trick you into giving out your Social Security Number, credit card number and other p... Read >

Senior High Home Schooling: Help - My Child is Smarter than Me!

Senior High Home Schooling: Help - my child is smarter than me! Yikes! My child is a genius and smarter than me! It's a scary thought, isn't it? But remember to stop and congratulate yourself and your child – be proud of the great job that you've done... Read >

Senior High Home Schooling: Help is on the way!

Senior High Home Schooling: Help is on the way! Help is on the way! Many cities have parent co-ops to help share resources. Check with your local library to see where and when your local home schooling group meets. Sharing books and resources with oth... Read >

Italy Vacation

Italy Vacation – A Walk with Michelangelo - Travel Tips For great vacation ideas, I highly recommend Italy! Here are a few things that you should 'know before you go' because Italy is very different from many of the places that you may have traveled t... Read >

Australia Vacation

Australia Vacation – Walk on the Wild Side! Travel is great isn't it? And when you get home you organize all your pictures and souvenirs. And you think, "wouldn't it be great if I could find a beautiful Australian Flag to remember my vacation by that d... Read >

Mexico Vacation

Mexico VacationFor travel ideas, I highly recommend Mexico! Here are a few tips and facts to help you on your way to this vacation paradise. When you get back home and youre organizing all of your pictures and souvenirs and may think, wouldnt it be great ... Read >

Identity Theft

Identity Theft - the 10 Best Tips You Can Use Right Now!We've all heard horror stories about fraud that's committed by someone stealing a name, address, Social Security number or credit card. Here are 10 suggestions you can take to help protect yourself. ... Read >