Well, it feels like it’s been an eternity since I’ve started working on this video and all the editing that goes into it, but it finally got done. Bare in mind that I’m still relatively new to making videos, so it’s not the best, or most perfect video, but it’s what I was able to do.
It’s not very easy to take much time editing video while taking care of a newly cruising baby that has been transitioning from breast to bottle (not to mention the confusion I’ve had with solid foods in the mix,) but I think we’ve gotten the hang of things.
So now, I present to you: Voices and Insights from Mom 2.0 2010….
Oh, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my loving husband, that dropped everything and with baby in tow, made it possible for me to be at Mom 2.0(and did a wonderful job of taking care of baby bear.) I love you, honey!
I hope you enjoyed the video, and feel free to add any constructive criticism, because I know there is plenty I can improve on.
Having just moved to a new place (and thanks to all those that took the time to comment and send well wishes) and getting all settled in, the home buyer tax credit has been on my mind. Although I would love to own our own home right now, we just aren’t in the position to own a house. It’s caused me a lot of sadness to not be able to own our own home, especially considering how much research and reading I’ve done about our options and the tax credit available.
There are so many benefits to the tax credit, and it’d be close to insanity not to take advantage of it. In case you don’t know about the tax credit, it’s been extended, and is pretty much like getting paid money to buy a house. There is a lot of talk about it all but there are basically two types of credit available. The $6,500 Tax Credit is available to existing home buyers that would like to get into a new home and have been in the home as a primary residence for the last 5 of 8 years. The $8,000 tax credit is for first time home buyers that have not previously owned a home in the last 3 years.
Seems pretty simple and straight forward, but there are some intricacy that must be known. First, it must be known that the credit has been extended to April 30, 2010, and all contracts must be closed by June 30, 2010. Also, the income limits to qualifying for the credit have been increased, as to allow more people to qualify, and is good news for those that were teetering just outside of qualifying.
Additionally, the tax credit applies to all houses valued at $800,000 or less. To me, sounds like a pretty good deal, and really would help tons of people to get into their own homes. Unfortunately for us, we won’t be able to take advantage of the tax credit, but I’m hoping by this time next year we’ll be in a better position and will finally be able to find a house that is right for us.
If you don’t know much about the tax credit, check out this video, where I learned a lot of stuff, including the fact that one new job is created for a year for every home that is purchased:
Have you taken advantage of the tax credit this year or last year? Have you thought about taking advantage of the credit? If you have taken the tax credit, how has it affected your family?
~Hale Mom
*Disclosure: this is a sponsored post, however the opinions above are mine and mine alone, and are in no way influenced by sponsorship.
Don’t get me wrong, I love a big piping hot turkey straight out of the oven, with all the fixings and what not, but did you know all the health benefits of turkey? When starting to write this post, I did a little research and found that link, and was shocked at just how many health benefits there are. I really just wanted to share a recipe that I use throughout the year.
I know turkey can make you sleepy when you eat during the holidays, but I think there are many factors involved in that: over eating, and the chemical L-tryptophan. In fact, I read that turkey isn’t really the culprit in the after-feast sleepiness.
Although turkey is a great holiday meal, because it’s a great source of protein, low in fat, and has many dietary nutrients, so the benefits of adding turkey to your normal diet is a great way to whittle down the waist line. Adding a little bird through out the year can also allow you to have a greater appreciation for the bird when the holidays roll around year after year. You can replace ground turkey for most recipes that call for ground beef as well. A great way to shave off fat and dollars to your food budget.
If you haven’t already read the link provided about the benefits of turkey, please take a minute and then come back over here for an easy turkey recipe that only takes about 30 minutes, from prep to plate.
I love making this recipe when I’m in a pinch for time, or I just want to make a healthy meal and able to slap it together without much thought. As for the seasonings, I left the video vague, that way you can alter it to your taste preferences, but you don’t need a whole lot of any particular ingredient. You don’t have to use the exact same seasonings as I do, and you can also add mushrooms to add some depths to it (I just didn’t have any and didn’t want to go to the grocery store,) but I’ve been making this recipe for many years, and the sauce is all about perfecting it to your pallet.
Anyway, I hope that you decide to try this recipe, and like it. It’s a good low fat way to get a hearty meal, and add in your whole grains either through the pasta, or with the toast.
