Make Your Own Homemade Cleaners

How much money do we spend for cleaners per month? Most of them are toxic and non-biodegradable.
For saving some money and our health's sakes...


Here are a few recipes for cleaners you can make yourself. Invest in a few spray bottles and make them before you need them. That...View >>

Thank God for American Workers, American Homeowners

Labor Day: How it Came About; What it Means

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

Founder of Labor Day

More than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still some doubt as to who first proposed the holiday for workers.

Some records show that Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a cofounder of the American Federation of Labor, was first in suggesting a day to honor those "who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold."

But Peter McGuire's place in Labor Day history has not gone unchallenged. Many believe that Matthew Maguire, a machinist, not Peter McGuire, founded the holiday. Recent research seems to support the contention that Matthew Maguire, later the secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists in Paterson, N.J., proposed the holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York. What is clear is that the Central Labor Union adopted a Labor Day proposal and appointed a committee to plan a demonstration and picnic.

The First Labor Day

The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, 1883.

In 1884 the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday, as originally proposed, and the Central Labor Union urged similar organizations in other cities to follow the example of New York and celebrate a "workingmen's holiday" on that date. The idea spread with the growth of labor organizations, and in 1885 Labor Day was celebrated in many industrial centers of the country.

Homeownership Miscellanny

Check out my current shared item-Life Skills Network Edition. Just click on the colored items and it will take you to the items that will help you simplify your life. These are the items to make homeownership a little easier, how family can stay together. Amidst this real estate turmoil, there is life after this. A simpler life,a more organized and peaceful life in your own Home.

The Hazard of Showing Properties

This weekend, I was in San Bernardino County showing properties. I was so excited doing this because I am back to my meat and potatoes-- first time homebuyers. This is where everything gels for me and this is where I feel more satisfaction. Are you asking why? Because I get to educate the buyers the truth about real estate. Usually, I meet with them and listen intently on what they have to say --- their needs, their wants, their budget, their kids, their budget.. you know. And that's what I am doing again! From the last downturn cycle, I was able to assist hundreds if not a thousand first time homebuyers. After having a feel of what they are going through and getting them, pre-approved with the bank, we made an appointment to show properties somewhere in San Berdue county.

OMG, the prices are very, very good for first-time homebuyers. I cannot believe that the house I sold 3 years ago for $445k is now down to $269k. I was just flabbergasted but delighted as well that now, people can really buy. These clients, though, are exceptional. I asked for a bunch of papers, they were ready. I emailed them listings and papers to sign, I got them the next day!!!! What more can I ask for?

But then, when it was time for me to show, I hit all the RED LIGHTS in all the streets!! Bummer! A 10-minute drive just to go from one place to another took more than 30 minutes... anywhere we went. I kept my cool and never complained. In addition, the first house I showed was already in escrow. Truly, I am back in the game, I just let to get myself used to it.. And I promise you, I will never complain, I have clients...real,serious buyers.

Another Experience- Lock Out

not a fun job





I know.. I know , I'd been gone for awhile but believe it or not I have been extremely busy in REAL ESTATE! I am starting to show properties, opened a couple of escrows, did an inspection, change garage doors-- ain't that great all for the love of real estate. But today is another dimension to my real estate esperience--- locking out with the Sheriff with me. I was advised by the lawyer yesterday and was instructed by the asset manager on what to do.

I woke up very early this morning ... I prayed that this lock out will go smoothly. I can feel my adrenaline flowing. This is the guy who was really tough on me. I offered him $1,500.00 a couple of months ago to move out but he said he will not move without court papers. So that day came and I was nervous to see him face to face again. I wore rubber shoes, jeans and my Century21 shirt. I was ready for anything that will happen including sprinting. Hey, you have to include that in the job description. The appointment is at 10:30, I was there at 10:15 but never dared to go near the house without the Sheriff and my key guy. When the time came-- we knocked and knocked ... nothing.. but all the doors were tightly locked. Sigh of relief. Confrontation was not in my plan that morning nor do I want kids crying because they are loosing their home. The neighbor told us that they still saw them yesterday . The man who rejected my cash for keys probably realized that it was the end. I was relieved.. I will pray for them.. and wish them luck.