Mommy Pehpot, Author at Mommy Pehpot

My Inspiration

This is my official entry to Inspirational Insights First Blogversary Contest.

When asked what inspire me.. I have only one answer.. my family (kids and hubby).

My kids give me strength, happiness and life. I never thought I can love as much as this. I never thought I can feel as much happiness as this.. but with them.. everything is possible.

I always strive hard to be better person because of my kids. I always work hard to be a better mom for them. I always try to be a better wife for my husband, to be someone that he deserve.

Everyday is a brand new day with them, a very exciting day and a very fulfilling day. At night, I am overwhelmed and very thankful for having my kids and being with their dad.

They are my inspiration..

well aside from my kids, I always drew inspiration to the people that is very close to my heart, my mom, my siblings and now, my friends.. the marce club.

I met a lot of friends before and I am still at friends with them but the friendship I found through the marce club is really something. I drew inspiration from the experiences the marces shared with me. I am just so lucky to have friends who understand and shares the same passion (motherhood and blogging) as mine.

Steps to Recovery in a Treatment Center

When you have an addiction to drugs and/or alcohol, sometimes treatment at one of the many inpatient drug and alcohol treatment centers is the only option. Drugs and alcohol can cloud your judgment, and it may feel impossible to break away from that addiction. When that is the case, sometimes the only option is to be in a facility with 24-hour assistance to help you pull away from your addiction and to teach you how you can cope outside the facility without falling back into your addiction. Here’s a simplified process for recovery at treatment centers:

Detox

The first step to recovery is to rid your body of the toxic substances that are causing your problem. By being in a facility that monitors you every hour of the day, you won’t be able to fall into temptation when detoxification becomes difficult. It’s easy to do because your body has become dependent on these substances, despite how they are hurting your systems and bodily functions. Staff at treatment centers know how to help you through the effects of detox and may be able to ease your suffering through medication. But no matter what, you’ll feel better once the toxins are out of your system.

Counseling and Group Therapy

The next step to recovering is to attend one-on-one counseling sessions with your therapist as well as group therapy sessions. These sessions will help you understand how you got addicted in the first place and can help you learn techniques for avoiding your addiction. Some have addictive personality types and learning how to deal with addictive tendencies can help you move past your addictions. Others were abused as children and turn to drugs and alcohol to numb the pain and to escape life. By dealing with these underlying issues, you’ll be able to move past them so they don’t affect you so deeply.

Lower Your Investment Risk With a State Municipal Bond

If you want to begin investing but also want a low-risk option, consider a state municipal bond. A municipal bond is a form of investing that not only has the potential to give you a return but also promotes public interest. States may issues bonds as a way to raise the funds to build new schools, hospitals, bridges, or other buildings designed to help the community. For example, some states have built recreation centers for residents and conference centers as a way to attract tourism.

There are several key features to state municipal bonds that make them less risk than other forms of investing. The first is creditworthiness. Many independent credit rating sources give states better ratings than businesses. Another consideration is interest rate. With a fixed-interest rate bond, the state pays interest at set intervals. That means you actually start seeing money on your investment sooner rather than later. The yield can be more predictable for muni bonds, which lowers the risk. You know when the bond will mature and the schedule for payments. If you have a fixed-rate bond, you know exactly how much the payment will be.

Another thing to keep in mind if you are considering an investment in municipal bonds is whether or not you can find tax-exempt bonds. Usually issued by a government organization, like a state, you do not have to pay tax on the income you earn from the investment. Paying less in taxes means more money left in your pocket. Whether or not a municipal bond is a tax advantage depends on your income level and other factors. For example, you may have to pay tax on interest earned from a muni bond issued by a state in which you do not live, depending on your state income tax regulations.