I put a post out last Thursday regarding babysitters here in our neighborhood. I received a few messages from moms who are in need of a babysitter for their little ones on special occasions or for mom/dad time without the little ones. So please if you're interested in being added on our blog to be given a call to babysit please forward me your name. I then can add it to your babysitter list. Great extra money, plus you can pick and choose when you want to work!

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Health Tip "Immunization for 11 and 12 year olds"

We all know the shots that our babies are supposed to get; however, when our children get older, we seem to forget some of these shots need to be repeated. Also, if your child has had the Varicella shot and never had chicken pox, this shot should be repeated.

11–12 years

HPV: Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for girls, given as 3 shots over 6 months. Also recommended for girls ages 13 to 18 years if they have not yet been vaccinated.
Tdap: Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis booster
MCV4: Meningitis vaccine; also recommended for younger children from certain high-risk groups, as well as 13- to 18-year-olds who have not yet been vaccinated.

Money Savings Tip

Give a gift of a service instead of an item. For new parents, give an evening of babysitting as a gift. If you know pet owners, offer to take care of their pets when they travel. Offer up some lawn care as a gift to a new homeowner. These are always spectacular gifts for anyone - I know that, as a parent of a toddler and an infant, I love receiving a babysitting gift, probably more than any “stuff” I might receive.