Happy Holidays!!!
This
morning as I sit and type this newsletter to you I wonder where the
year has gone, how quickly it has passed and what I did or did not accomplish.
The end
of each year finds us thinking about holidays, family, fun parties and friends,
as well as the closing out of another business year.
The end
of the year is a time to look back on the previous year and look forward to the
next. And while reflecting on the past year I would like to suggest that you
take time to remember and to give thanks for the great things that happened in
your life.
Remember to build on all of the positive things that you
accomplished this past year and carry that positive momentum into next year.
I wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy holidays, and a Happy and healthy New Year!
~ A Concord Carpenter
Christmas for Concord Carpenter:
The
Christmas holiday always seems to give me a reality check ~ having been to a
few third world countries and seeing how little so many people in the world
have ~ I hate how materialistic and commercialized this holiday has become.
I try
to avoid spending my time running around like crazy buying toys and presents
for my kids and instead try to focus on spending time with the people I love the
most. This year I'm also committed to giving "Do-gifts." Do-gifts are gifts that involve spending time together and sharing activities!
Christmas to me is making memories,
laughing, loving and sharing time with those you love.
Helping Others?
Christmas
is a time of giving but it does not have to be a material gifting. It can be a kind word, food or just a helping
hand. A recent event prompted this ......
I often
think about how different my childhood was compared to today's "Generation Y
kids."
I grew up
blue collar, was taught to be polite, taught a work ethic, and to respect my
elders. My parents instilled in me the values of taking care of each other and to help our neighbors.
To me, Generation
Y kids [I have three] seem to be pampered, and programmed with a slew
of activities since they were toddlers, meaning they are both high-performance
and high-maintenance.
Click on this link to read about my Generation Y experience:
Protect
Yourself Against Telephone Fraud
Telemarketing
scams against the elderly are increasingly becoming more common.
Illegal
telemarketing is a serious crime that is punishable by heavy fines and long
prison sentences. Hanging up on these perpetrators is the BEST way to protect
against fraud.
Below is
a summary of an article I wrote for a local retirement home newsletter. Read full Article Here!
1. Be
aware of the different kinds of scams.
- Fake Bank Alert
Messages:
- Caller ID
"Spoofing": "Free" prizes.
- Get rich quick schemes.
2. Do
not provide personal information.
3. Be
wary of any investment opportunities that are guaranteed to be risk-free and
provide a high return.
4. Never
give out any personal information over the phone,
5. Recognize
the "red flags" of fraud.
6. Know
your "Do-Not-Call" rights.
Child Safety Tips for the Holiday
Public
places can be dangerous with young children. When in a public place consider these points for a safe and happy holiday season.
READ MORE on Keeping Kids Safe
Holiday Safety Tips:
The
holidays are an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a
safe holiday season. Remember that the
homes you visit may not be childproofed. Keep an eye out for danger spots
surrounding the categories below.
- Trees
- Lights
- Decorations
- Toy Safety
- Visiting Others
- Fireplaces
Read More
on Holiday Safety:
Holiday Safety
Tips
Holiday Decorating Safety Tips
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