Don Simkovich
Living in Altadena, CA
Total page views: 28,981
Published Content: 86
Fans: 37
On AC since: 12.21.06
Bio:
I'm a professional writer available to create content for Web sites and blogs.
I also like to interview business owners for my blog.
My world at home includes 4 adoptive children and a granddaughter.
I'm a professional writer available to create content for Web sites and blogs.
I also like to interview business owners for my blog.
My world at home includes 4 adoptive children and a granddaughter.
Education/Experience:
MA Communication Management
MA Communication Management
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Jon and Kate, along with their eight children, would have faced many tests in their normal lives. As an adoptive dad of four and one guardian, I hope the lens of Reality TV doesn't shred the kids to pieces emotionally.
By Don Simkovich | Published 6/23/2009 | Read more »
Minor league baseball is readily available in Southern California. It's a great summer bargain for families and baseball fans of all ages. The California League offers some great baseball without the pain of Major League prices.
By Don Simkovich | Published 6/21/2009 | Read more »
A picture with a celebrity -- or a well-respected individual in your industry -- is a way of boosting your credibility.
By Don Simkovich | Published 6/19/2009 | Read more »
Fans would pack the LA Coliseum to see the Lakers play an outdoor exhibition match. It's a challenging thought - but do-able.
By Don Simkovich | Published 6/17/2009 | Read more »
Pink Slip Parties started 100 years ago in New York City. Today, the events are happening on both coasts to assist job seekers in a social atmosphere.
By Don Simkovich | Published 6/13/2009 | Read more »
Apartment owners who have multiple units can create a campaign to help tenants conserve energy and use the savings to try and not raise rents as a reward.
By Don Simkovich | Published 5/3/2009 | Read more »
The homes and styles of neighborhoods give Pasadena and Altadena a unique and rich feel that sets the city apart from LA's sprawl.
By Don Simkovich | Published 3/22/2009 | Read more »
A slow economy may mean there are reasons for a business to spend money -- as long as its spent strategically. Learn a lesson from a business dependent on cash flow.
By Don Simkovich | Published 3/3/2009 | Read more »
Seniors enjoy aging in their own home; yet home is also the site of serious accidents. Paying attention to a few safety rules makes living at home more joyful.
By Don Simkovich | Published 2/25/2009 | Read more »
Pasadena's winter weather often includes a stretch of summer thrown in until the storms come - at least for a few days.
By Don Simkovich | Published 2/17/2009 | Read more »
Renters have certain advantages over homeowners that include flexibility and freedom from maintenance.
By Don Simkovich | Published 2/5/2009 | Read more »
These are new bowl games I believe would be an exciting addition to the next college football season.
By Don Simkovich | Published 1/8/2009 | Read more »
Packing your carry on to entertain a 2-year-old on a coast-to-coast flight requires pre-planning for a successful journey.
By Don Simkovich | Published 1/4/2009 | Read more »
While professional decorators create the corporate floats, local cities like Sierra Madre use volunteers in a spirit of community to build their floats.
By Don Simkovich | Published 12/25/2008 | Read more »
The Rose Bowl is famous for its annual football showdown, but the site offers a variety of sports activities from January to December.
By Don Simkovich | Published 12/23/2008 | Read more »
Using a travel agent is often a wiser choice than planning your own trip online. Travel agents may actually save you money and provide better value.
By Don Simkovich | Published 12/19/2008 | Read more »
Lone Pine, CA and Bishop, CA are gateways to adventure in the eastern Sierra Mountains or Death Valley. Traveling on Highway 395 gives a nostalgic feeling of "yesteryear."
By Don Simkovich | Published 12/1/2008 | Read more »
Thanksgiving weekend kicks off the season's skiing at local resorts. So how was the weather?
By Don Simkovich | Published 12/1/2008 | Read more »
Reduce your fat intake to keep your liver functioning well. When your liver is out of balance, then your emotions and thoughts may be out of balance as well.
By Don Simkovich | Published 11/23/2008 | Read more »
The current wildfires that will still take days to contain are producing a heavy smoke across the region and it forced the cancellation of the first-ever Pasadena marathon.
By Don Simkovich | Published 11/17/2008 | Read more »
Taking time to write your most intimate and romantic thoughts to your spouse is a sure-fire way to keep your passions and desires focused on the one you're with.
By Don Simkovich | Published 11/11/2008 | Read more »
Finding ways to surprise and be sensuous with your spouse is a fun way to build intimacy -- and it can be easy on the pocketbook.
By Don Simkovich | Published 11/7/2008 | Read more »
After reading the Obama-Biden website, there seem to be too many policies striving to ensure a fair workplace in the private sector. The result is an unfair burden on private business - especially smaller companies.
By Don Simkovich | Published 11/3/2008 | Read more »
Credit card companies profit from consumers who make payments each month, but maintain a balance on their cards. Work to eliminate your debt and begin to pay yourself.
By Don Simkovich | Published 10/7/2008 | Read more »
Clogged drains or items to decorate or fix in your backyard may not need much money to fix or buy. Learn ways to find no-cost and low-cost solutions.
By Don Simkovich | Published 9/20/2008 | Read more »
While referees make mistakes, both teams in a close contest are responsible for the situation they face.
By Don Simkovich | Published 9/17/2008 | Read more »
Building trust between sellers and real estate agents is important for successful transactions.
By Don Simkovich | Published 9/15/2008 | Read more »
Use these tips to take control of your financial future and present circumstances.
By Don Simkovich | Published 9/2/2008 | Read more »
Crushing different flavors of cookies and mixing a few flavors of ice cream makes a wonderful birthday surprise!
By Don Simkovich | Published 7/28/2008 | Read more »
From San Diego County to Ventura County, each beach and the surrounding community have a distinct quality.
By Don Simkovich | Published 7/22/2008 | Read more »
Pride of ownership is more than an empty promise. Both property owners and renters benefit when a rental property is kept in a well-maintained and well-groomed state.
By Don Simkovich | Published 7/15/2008 | Read more »
To find or choose an apartment to rent, tenants should look at the building and grounds but also evaluate the landlord and how they're treated by the property manager.
By Don Simkovich | Published 7/10/2008 | Read more »
There are majestic peaks in Southern California rising above the deserts with an alpine forest at the base. Here are 3 accessbile hikes in Idyllwild, CA displaying the beauty of the mountains.
By Don Simkovich | Published 6/8/2008 | Read more »
A capital gains tax rate over 20% raises the cost of doing business and cuts into profits -- especially for small investors. This could discourage investments and ultimately reduce the incentive to create jobs.
By Don Simkovich | Published 5/2/2008 | Read more »
Symptoms for headaches are common and simple exercises can help relieve headaches while at work. But headaches may start in the head.
By Don Simkovich | Published 4/18/2008 | Read more »
Professionals can speak or write to share their knowledge with prospective new clients. The focus must always be to meet the need of the person listening to you and not trying to get new business at that moment.
By Don Simkovich | Published 4/6/2008 | Read more »
River rocks, laid out in an attractive pattern, can enhance a front yard and act as a barrier to the spread of weeds.
By Don Simkovich | Published 3/2/2008 | Read more »
Medications, including psychotropic drugs, can help a person live to their fullest potential. Some experimentation is needed, however, since determining the most effective medications is not an exact science.
By Don Simkovich | Published 2/18/2008 | Read more »
From Budweiser to eTrade, here are the favorite commercials from Super Bowl XLII.
By Don Simkovich | Published 2/3/2008 | Read more »
There's a certain series of Super Bowl commercials I really enjoyed watching. Fortunately, God invented You Tube so I can still go back and see them.
By Don Simkovich | Published 2/2/2008 | Read more »
From the Super Bowl coin toss to the beaches of Southern California, Las Vegas oddsmakers look to me for my knowledge of the Patriots versus Giants. Sorry to disappoint you guys.
By Don Simkovich | Published 2/2/2008 | Read more »
This weekend's rainfall totals have surpassed the entire 2006 - '07 rainfall and that's helping to replenish local and state-wide water reserves.
By Don Simkovich | Published 1/28/2008 | Read more »
The 28-year-old actor seemed to be on the road to being a performance legend. The tragedy that ended his life should hold profound lessons for us all.
By Don Simkovich | Published 1/24/2008 | Read more »
Protecting your assets and gaining wealth for your retirement means you should have a simple, easy to follow plan.
By Don Simkovich | Published 1/23/2008 | Read more »
Do African-American young men really have the same opportunities to earn money and develop a net worth equal to or larger than those of other races?
By Don Simkovich | Published 1/20/2008 | Read more »
I've learned certain principles from content creation to promoting content that is helping me succeed as an online writer.
By Don Simkovich | Published 1/12/2008 | Read more »
College football is a serious year 'round pursuit. Winter conditioning begins in January with regular sessions right through spring ball.
By Don Simkovich | Published 1/10/2008 | Read more »
Staying in Times Square let us easily walk and take the Metro to major attractions from uptown Manhattan to downtown in less than 2 days.
By Don Simkovich | Published 1/10/2008 | Read more »
The remaining NFL playoff games will hurt society. I've listed my reasons and I believe the only course of action is to petition the NFL to stop the remaining games.
By Don Simkovich | Published 1/8/2008 | Read more »
What's it like camping on the crowded sidewalks in Pasadena the night before the Rose Parade?
By Don Simkovich | Published 12/31/2007 | Read more »
The Rose Parade and Rose Bowl game generates hundreds of millions of dollars for the Pasadena area in California.
By Don Simkovich | Published 12/30/2007 | Read more »
How do we respond to God? And how is that the same or different than people who heard the first Christmas message?
By Don Simkovich | Published 12/23/2007 | Read more »
Paying off your mortgage early may not be the best financial decision you can make. Consider these variables to help you decide to pay down your debt or invest.
By Don Simkovich | Published 12/21/2007 | Read more »
Sales tips for pros and non-sales pros focus on developing good habits and remembering those habits. The foundational sales skill is listening.
By Don Simkovich | Published 12/15/2007 | Read more »
Letting Go of the Words is a helpful guide for writers, web programmers and clients who must collaborate to develop a web site and the needed content.
By Don Simkovich | Published 12/11/2007 | Read more »
Living successfully is similar to officiating a soccer match. How you react to specific laws and situations depends on the context.
By Don Simkovich | Published 12/9/2007 | Read more »
Mexico is becoming popular for beachfront property and new homes on golf courses for affordable prices.
By Don Simkovich | Published 12/6/2007 | Read more »
Raising high risk kids, and re-forming a family, means providing care and having a household that operates around the clock. A dad needs to know how to balance the chaos with keeping the romance alive with his wife.
By Don Simkovich | Published 12/4/2007 | Read more »
Strategies must be put in place to adopt a child who has the potential to disrupt a family and an adoption.
By Don Simkovich | Published 12/2/2007 | Read more »
I first resisted and was upset by the term "Grandfather" while in my mid-40s. Yet, I've come to enjoy the richness of what the title entails.
By Don Simkovich | Published 11/26/2007 | Read more »
Combining an affable personality and displaying a deep concern for a typically mundane product, Mr. Whipple, successfully extended the Charmin brand.
By Don Simkovich | Published 11/19/2007 | Read more »
Getting the most of your marketing efforts requires you to understand when marketing and related costs such as design are strategic investments.
By Don Simkovich | Published 11/17/2007 | Read more »
Some children don't respond to rewards and consequences because they cannot understand the consequences of their actions. They need special strategies.
By Don Simkovich | Published 11/11/2007 | Read more »
Dont' react emotionally to the money news each day. Instead, develop a long term investment strategy regardless of your age and seek out the information to help you invest wisely.
By Don Simkovich | Published 10/20/2007 | Read more »
Marketing costs money and the temptation is not to spend hard-earned dollars when cash flow is tight. But marketing collateral with a purpose can easily pay for itself in just a few orders if it's planned properly.
By Don Simkovich | Published 10/15/2007 | Read more »
Nursing shortages in the United States, along with women having more career choices, have opened up the field of nursing to men as a respectable career option.
By Don Simkovich | Published 10/14/2007 | Read more »
Simple Strategies to Keep a Marriage Vibrant During Times of Extreme Stress
By Don Simkovich | Published 9/6/2007 | Read more »
Foreclosures no longer carry the stigma nor the restrictions on homeowners who have lost a job or suffered serious health problems. A homeowner in this category must prove they're not a credit risk.
By Don Simkovich | Published 8/21/2007 | Read more »
A small business idea can come from anywhere, including messy papers and scribbled notes. Vision and input from friends can turn an idea into a profitable business.
By Don Simkovich | Published 7/12/2007 | Read more »
Blogging can be rewarding and fun if you truly know the reason you're doing it.
By Don Simkovich | Published 6/28/2007 | Read more »
Home buyers are moving out of the major cities such as Washington, D.C., Baltimore and even Pittsburgh to claim their castle or cottage in the country.
By Don Simkovich | Published 6/26/2007 | Read more »
Bi-polar disorder can affect someone during the course of their lifetime, but it can be managed.
By Don Simkovich | Published 6/20/2007 | Read more »
Blogging continues to grow, but it is a discipline to create new content and learn new technical skills. Once you learn them, they will be beneficial and valuable.
By Don Simkovich | Published 6/11/2007 | Read more »
The faith community is filled with talented people who respond to a call. Helping adoptive families can be a necessary and rewarding form of personal ministry.
By Don Simkovich | Published 5/31/2007 | Read more »
Married couples need to support each other and see each other as valuable teammates to be daily challenges.
By Don Simkovich | Published 5/31/2007 | Read more »
Every business needs a marketing mix - multinational corporations to one-person operations. Different outlets reach potential customers at different times.
By Don Simkovich | Published 4/30/2007 | Read more »
We may be puzzled or angry by our child's behavior, but it's vital to maintain a relationship.
By Don Simkovich | Published 4/30/2007 | Read more »
Many children in foster care cannot develop intimate relationships. The families who love them need strategies and principles to use.
By Don Simkovich | Published 4/30/2007 | Read more »
Healing from the early hurts of life is an on-going process requiring tremendous patience. As parents, we had to commit to setting our standards while maintaining a relationship.
By Don Simkovich | Published 4/29/2007 | Read more »
You cannot directly confront some children. Their current of opposition is too strong. Instead, move with the flow, keep your relationship, and subtly get your point across.
By Don Simkovich | Published 4/7/2007 | Read more »
Caring for others who have deep physical and emotional needs, and maintaining joy, is a tough balancing act.
By Don Simkovich | Published 4/5/2007 | Read more »
Small businesses can benefit from concentrating their marketing efforts so they become well-known among one strategic demographic.
By Don Simkovich | Published 4/4/2007 | Read more »
James Herriot offers a sense of belonging to a place where people treat each other with respect and dignity.
By Don Simkovich | Published 4/3/2007 | Read more »
Take control of your destiny as an adoptive parent with a support system and approaching adoption with an attitude of flexibility and hope.
By Don Simkovich | Published 3/23/2007 | Read more »
Adoption isn't for everybody. There are questions every prospective adoptive parent should consider, especially those who are adopting out of the foster care system.
By Don Simkovich | Published 3/23/2007 | Read more »
Develop a strategy for deciding how much money you should spend on your marketing budget.
By Don Simkovich | Published 3/22/2007 | Read more »
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