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How To Preserve Umbilical Cords

In the United States, the common custom of the father, or another important person in the newborn’s life, cutting the umbilical cord holds significance for the new family. It marks the end of the pregnancy and beginning of a new life in a way that allows the father or family member to participate in the birth of the baby. The preservation of the umbilical cord, common in many Asian and African cultures, further celebrates the birth of the child and exemplifies the significance of the umbilical cord. Making a keepsake out of an umbilical cord may seem more than a little extreme at first, but many moms see more than just a scab or unwanted tissue. They see the emotional value of preserving the very item that allowed them to nourish their baby for nine months.

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Use the Web to Preserve Memories & Keep the Family Organized

Ever wish there was a one-stop-shop for organizing everything important in your life? If you’re like us, you have boxes and piles of photos and kids’ artwork everywhere. Now is the time to finally conquer the clutter.With hardcopies becoming virtually obsolete, getting online can help you organize your family in ways you never imagined. Nowadays you can scan or email anything to your computer, from your kid’s first preschool fingerpainting to your receipts, and upload it onto a helpful site that will organize all this info for you!

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How to Go Green & Preserve Energy

Preserving energy is one way to go green. It can also save you money on your utility bills. Keeping a home the right temperature makes up approximately 44 percent of a typical household’s utility bill, according to the Department of Energy. In addition to heating and cooling, some energy also gets used without notice, including phantom energy. Phantom energy consumed by electronic devices on standby cost U.S. consumers $5.8 billion per year, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCSUSA). Take control of your utility bills and energy consumption today.