Gilcrease Law will take immediate, strategic, and aggressive action on your personal injury, accident, or other case within our areas of expertise so we can begin negotiating a settlement claim for you and if necessary, try your case.

When you are injured, whether in a car or motorcycle accident, trip and fall,  by a defective product or medical malpractice, you may not be able to return to work, may have to endure multiple surgeries, or you may not have the funds or income to pay your medical bills or support your family.  Gilcrease Law will help protect your rights and help you obtain the financial means to pay for your recovery.

Contact Information:

Gilcrease Law
4500 S LakeShore Drive, Suite 473
Tempe, AZ 85282
Phone: 480-897-0990
Fax: 480-831-5966
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Email: info@gilcreaselaw.com

It’s that time of year, Strong Single Moms!  School registrations.  Shopping for Back To School items.  Getting back into a routine.  All the back to school things we need to do to prepare.

Two of the things that are often overlooked: Preparing our children for their safety and  for medical emergencies.

The American College of Emergency Physicians is reminding us not to overlook these two very important factors.  To help all of us out, ACEP has created a list of medical priorities that should go right along with those lists that include buying pencils, notebooks and backpacks.  This will help both parents and children start the school year right.

• Organize your child’s medical history records and emergency medical contact information. Provide a copy of this information to your child’s school or daycare provider with instructions to take it with them to the emergency department if your child is sick or injured. The form should include information related to prescription medications, medical problems, or previous surgeries as well as pertinent family history and emergency contacts.
• Fill out consent-to-treat forms and give one to the school or your daycare provider for them to keep in your child’s record and to take with them if your child goes to the emergency department.  The form will allow caregivers to authorize treatment in an emergency situation.
• Schedule medical and dental check-ups before school starts. Some children may need immunizations.
• Review and do a dry run of your child’s route to school, explaining potential hazards along the way. This is a good time to discuss safety rules and what to be on the lookout for with your child.
• If your child takes the school bus, establish a safe, visible pick up/drop off spot, preferably with a group of additional children and in an area where they can be clearly watched by adults.
• If your child drives to school, make sure they obey all laws and wear seatbelts.  Also remind them that more children are waiting outside for school buses at that time and that more cars are on the roadways and all drivers need to stay alert.
• Make sure the children understand potential traffic dangers, especially if they walk to school.
• Make sure your children know how to telephone for help. Post emergency-contact numbers by every telephone in your home. Have them practice how to call 911 or the local emergency number, and giving their name, address and a brief description of the problem.
• Develop a family emergency plan in case something happens on the way to or while at school.
• Be aware of any emergency and evacuation plans your children’s schools may have established.

Any of these necessary medical forms can be found on ACEP’s Emergency Care for You website:

http://www.emergencycareforyou.com/forms For more Emergency Medical information, Click Here.   For online school supply shopping, click here.

Strong Single Moms: Make the Back To School season a safe one this year!

Calling all Strong Single Moms, Supportive Business Partners, Friends, and guests!  Come join us for Final Friday Happy Hour at Ocean Prime Restaurant at City North.  We’ll be meeting for Happy Hour on the last Friday of every month, starting in July 2010.  Invite your friends, bring a date, or come by yourself.  Everyone is invited!

We’re getting together for some much-needed Fun Time!  Appetizers and live entertainment provided by Ocean Prime Restaurant.  Click here for details and to RSVP.

Looking forward to seeing you there

Fun Ideas for Strong Single Moms looking for Kid Friendly Fun

We love playing with our children!  But sometimes, the constant quest for something fun to do with our kids can find our bank accounts dwindling faster than we would like.  No matter what your personal finances look like, it’s always nice to find kid-friendly fun without having to break the bank.

Some Strong Single Mom favorites for Family Friendly Fun on a budget:

• Local Library. This is a great place to take your children, especially toddler age through the Tween years.  Check your local library’s website, sometimes they have story time or other organized activities for young children.  On your own, you can check out books the kids can have fun reading, and often even videos and audio books.  Also look for books for fun crafts to create or activities to do with your children.  **Additional Resource:  For a list of public libraries in your area, click here.
• Historic Museums. No matter where you live, there are registered historic museum sites that can provide a fun adventure for you and the kids.  Usually the preserved home of an early founder of your community, these homes usually provide site tours, either guided or on your own.  A fun way to get the most out of your experience is to do a little internet research on the family and/or era that the historic site represents.  Create a character for yourself and your children that correlates with the times.  For example: visiting the site of Ulysses S Grant’s home in Galena, IL?  Pretend you are a Civil War era family, and talk about what your challenges might have been during that time.  Use it as an opportunity to teach your kids about why the war was fought, the importance of freedom and equality, the list goes on!  **Additional Resource:  To find a list of Historic Sites in your area, begin your search by clicking here.
• Outdoor Activities. You’ve probably been to your local playground many times.  But there are endless opportunities for outdoor exploration.  Try driving to a park in the next town over.  Sometimes just the change of scenery and a ten minute drive make an old activity seem brand new.  Hiking trails to explore, city pools, and outdoor malls all provide free or low cost entertainment.  Or fill up a play pool in the backyard, break out the water guns and water balloons, and have a water park day right in your own backyard!  **Additional Resource: Find and explore hiking trails near you.  Start your search by clicking here.
• Crafts and games. If you’re looking for some budget friendly fun without leaving home, try having a game night.  Pull out some of the old board games, and have at it!  My kids and I are having a Summer Game-A-Thon this year.  Throughout the summer, we’ve made it a goal to play every board game we have.  This makes it a fun way to play games we normally wouldn’t choose, and there’s never the “what are we doing tonight?” question.  After dinner, they’re excited to choose a new game and have fun!  We take some nights off, but overall it’s been incredibly fun!  Crafts are also a fantastic way to encourage creativity.  **Additional Resource: For fun craft ideas, start your search by clicking here.
• The Dollar Store. I love the dollar store for an outing with the kids!  We pile in the car, head over check out what’s new, and have fun shopping.  I offer the kids one item each, which brings my total bill to $2.00 and change.  Not a bad deal!  Sure, the toys are cheap and often fall apart within the week, but so what?  We had a good time, and it didn’t break the bank.  **Additional Resource:  Find the Dollar Tree store in your area.  Begin your search by clicking here.

Hopefully this gives you a few good ideas for fun with the kids that won’t break the bank.  Have any additional ideas?  We’d love to hear them!  Please share your ideas with our Strong Single Moms by leaving a comment below!

Matthew Coates, Supportive Business Partner of the Strong Single Mom Network

As a dedicated professional Realtor, Matthew Coates helps take the anxiety and frustration out of the home buying or selling process.  Helping single moms find desirable housing and successfully sell their current home is something Matthew specializes in.  He is a well respected member of the Real Estate Community, and works with you to help meet your housing needs.

Contact Information:

Matthew Coates
Website
480-722-9800

Jacki Semerau, Founder of the Strong Single Mom Network, interviews Strong people on Strong topics that can help any Single Mom connect with her Inner Strength.

Interview with Steven Connor (Click here to access)

Who: Steven Connor, Relationship Coach, Author, and renowned speaker

What: Interview introducing Steven as a Supportive Business Partner of the Strong Single Mom Network.

Topics Covered:   Trust Issues, Self-Love, Identifying personality types, Communication

Special Offer:  Steven agreed to conduct one of his signature teleseminars for the Strong Single Mom Network. “Improve Your Relationships and Communication Language”  is a seminar that is valued at $225/per person.  This seminar is being given as a special offer for our group at only $30/per person!  Stay tuned for details on scheduling!

Listen to our interview with Steven now.

The Strong Single Mom Network is excited to introduce discounted dental plans to our Strong Single Moms! Because we are growing faster than anticipated, we can bring this offer to everyone…not JUST our members!**

We are rolling out access to dental plans that will save you anywhere from 10%-60% on the dental services for which you are already paying .  Visit DentalPlans.com to search, compare and choose from more than 30 national and regional money-saving discount dental plans. Compare over 30 plans before choosing the one that is right for you and your children.

Dental plans are different than dental insurance.  Even if you and your children are already insured for dental care, having a dental plan can get you a discounted rate on the services for which you will have to pay.  Use your dental plan to pay your out of pocket expenses.

As single parents, we don’t want to have to dip into our savings accounts for dental work not covered by insurance.  Having a dental plan can help you lower costs, saving you both time AND money….the Strong Single Mom’s two most valuable resources!

Join now and get 3 additional months FREE

If you’re like me, dental care is important to you.  But often any additional or extensive work beyond our cleanings need to get put on the back burner due to the expenses not covered by insurance.  That’s why the SSMN is so excited to bring this valuable resource to you!

Get started now at DentalPlans.com

** I still highly encourage you to register your membership to the Strong Single Mom Network.  Every day, SSMN is connecting with more and more resources that are willing to offer our registered members special pricing and discounts on goods and services that single moms need…but some of these discounts and services are only available to organizations with a minimum number of members.  This is why it’s important to register your membership…which has no cost involved, only the few minutes it takes to fill out your registration.

Until Next Time,

Jacki Semerau, Founder, Strong Single Mom Network

Join us for our Virtual Martinis and Munchies event! Co-hosted by Ebony Monroe (Pampered Chef), 15% of all sales will go back to the Strong Single Mom Network…helping us to bring you even more resources! To shop, click here.

When placing your order, indicate the “Strong Single Mom Network” party!

No matter where you are in the Country, we wanted you to be able to join in on the fun! Enjoy Part 1 of our Martinis and Munchies Video:

Martin's Auto Repair is Proud to Support the Strong Single Mom Network

Martin’s Auto Repair is a family owned and operated business delivering honest and professional automotive repair and maintenance services to the people of Phoenix and surrounding areas. The quality ASE (automotive service excellence) certified technicians at Martin’s Auto Repair we employ are highly skilled. We have the latest in automotive technology and are equipped to handle all major and minor repairs on foreign and domestic vehicles.

Providing quality car care in Phoenix, AZ since 1971.

Contact Information:

Martin’s Auto Repair
3636 N. 16th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-266-5755
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