Pink Piggy Vol.4 Issue 1

I love the option in using audio books in the car while I'm driving. I can get more books 'read' during that otherwise down time. It takes some getting used to and some narrators are better than others. What do you think? Have you used audio books before?

H1N1 or Otherwise

With Flu Season around the corner, it is time to take precautions.
· Some employers may offer free flu shots to their employees.
· Others may contact the Health Dept, their local pharmacy , or doctor for a charge.

The seasonal flu vaccine has very limited or no protection against the new virus, novel H1N1 (swine flu). Use Precautions:
Stay away from the workplace for 24 hrs after your fever has returned to normal
· Wash your hands with soap & water for 20-30 seconds frequently
· Cover your mouth & nose when coughing or sneezing
· Regularly clean common work surfaces
· Please note that most people infected with novel H1N1 have a very mild illness
· City of Tulsa employees may have the H1N1 vaccine available to them

The CDC has developed a list of target groups who should receive the H1N1 vaccine first.
1. pregnant women
2. household contacts or caregivers for infants younger than six months;
3. healthcare workers and emergency responders;
4. children and young adults 6 months to 24 years of age, and
5. persons aged 25 to 64 years who are at great risk for influenza related complications because of underlying chronic health conditions

When parents should butt in or butt out

Should parents get involved in their children's issues?
1. Your child has an unreasonable amount of homework. First make sure that your child is not wasting time and actually doing their homework. Set goals for your child to meet an assignment, if needed then meet with the teacher
2. Another adult lectures your child. If the conversation is to keep your child safe, then let the other parent finish. If the adult is speaking to your child harshly, butt in and introduce yourself.
3. Your child didn’t get invited to a birthday party. Do not make an issue of it.
4. Another kid is bullying your child on the playground. It is better to equip your child with skills to stay safe and empower them to resolve the situation on their own.
5. Your child's coach seems harsh. If it is upsetting your child then yes but remember tough love can sometimes be beneficial on the field.
This story taken in part from Real Simple Magazine.

More Free Stuff! and Saving Ideas

· Just Between Friends (jbfsale.com)- Local organized consignment garage sale. Buy name brand used clothing, toys, furniture at low cost. Owasso 9/30-10/3rd at Owasso First Assembly of God Church 96th St. N. & Hwy 169.

·$5.00 OFF haircut or $10.00 OFF color from Jessica at the Hairloom located at 51st/Memorial call 850-6700 and say you saw this add in the Pink Piggy!

· 918moms.com is a helpful source to connect with other moms, share stories, swap advice and save money.

· Check Criagslist for free stuff under classifieds.

· Www.domesticsale.com for free stuff in Tulsa

· Alexander Hogue Gallery of Art Admission is free 2935 E. 5th St., Tulsa, OK 74104 918 631-2202

Things to do this Fall

· Scottish Games 30th annual, River West Festival Park, Tulsa. Sept 18-20th 2009, Friday 5-11pm, Sat. 10am-11pm, Sun. 10am-6pm. Go to www.scottishgames.org for activity details. Activities for the kids. Headliners this year are 7 Nations and Needfire.

Be A Volunteer
Volunteers make a difference by contributing their time, energy, and talents to the causes they hold dear:

· Be a Zoo Docent or Wildbuncher
· Volunteer at OKDHS, United Way, Make A Wish Foundation, Big Brother/Sister, Cancer Society or any organization that means something to you.

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