Health Care for Small Business Mama

As a small business owner, health care is a top concern.  I am unsure at what point the decision was made that small businesses were responsible to provide individuals health care.  As I am comparing costs, as a woman looking for basic health care services Planned Parenthood stands out above the rest.  Realize I am only comparing time and money, my time is valuable and I do not like waste.  While many people are exclusively focused on the abortion issue, Planned Parenthood has never once in all of my time using their service, even talked to me about abortion, but I am comforted to know they fight for the humane treatment of women is case anything horrible ever happened to me.  Planned Parenthood, and Sheltering Wings, the domestic violence center in Hendricks County, Indiana are two non-profit organizations, I personally have a deep appreciation for, as a woman.

*American Health Network had no Gynecologist services, but suggested IU Health West.  When I called I was second in line on a phone tree.  Below are the comparisions of initial inquiries:

	Phone Service	New Patient fee	Annual Exam	Pap/Lab Fees
Dr. Haak, Hendricks Regional	Immed. Answer	$155	$131	They do not know
American Health Network	NO OBGYN	NO OBGYN	NO OBGYN	NO OBGYN
Avon Obgyn, Dr. Johnston	Immed. Answer		$181	They do not know
Westside Physicians for Women	Phone Tree	$100-250	$150	$50 for pap, lab fees unk.
Southside Obgyn	Immed. Answer	$112 for 20 min.	$90	They do not know
Westside Gynecologist	Immed. Answer	$170-200	$170-200	They do not know
Planned Parenthood	Phone Tree	None	$112	Covered in the pap

-CRS-

Giving thanks

 

This week has been a tidal wave, and next week is thanksgiving.  I want to give thanks for:

1.       My parents

2.       My hubbie and cubbie

Jacob Thayer and Christina Shepard
Cubbie and mama bear

3.       Living in a country where I am free to choose my own religion

Christina Shepard and Daryl Odom
Mama bear and Bear, the original

4.       Living safely in the country I was raised

5.       Pumpkin pie ice cream J

What are you thankful for this holiday season?

-CRS-

Traveling to Canada

Now that Chippy's is closed for the season, it's time to do what old soldiers do best:  wander aimlessly around the globe, otherwise known as traveling. 

 

Last year, my dad and I visited Boston, Salem, and Maine.  This year, my dad and my son will travel to Canada retracing the route Prince William and Kate took on their honeymoon.  We do not have quite as much time, but we hope to have pics to post for you of Ottawa, Quebec, and maybe Prince Edward Island (Anne of Avonlea).

-CSR-

Last Chance for Chippy's this summer!!!

Chippy’s will be closing just after Labor Day.  

Do, especially if you are one of our dearest friends, who stop by in pj pant and flip flops just before close for your midnight snack, plan a final voyage to Chippy’s as we are hibernating for the incoming winter.  I would personally hate to close and not say good bye for the season.

As we have survived four seasons now.  I never knew when Chippy was just a twinkle in my eye, how I would become a contributing factor in the summer memories of children and families in our area.  Two of our regulars said when they grow up, if they cannot find each other, they plan to meet at Chippy's.

How precious is that!  

This has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.

-CSR-

Back to School

Yikes!  

Nothing is more stressful on a parent or child than a change in schedule, or separation, at least in my experience.  

Share a banana split to keep connected today!

-CSR-

July 15, 2012 is National Ice Cream Day

July 15^th is National Ice Cream Day.  

Ronald Reagan, the model of character, dedicated the third Sunday in July as National Ice Cream Day.  

Chippy’s will be celebrating on Saturday, July 14^th!  

-CSR-

Mother's Day celebrating with brown eggs at Chippy's's

I am a new mother adding to my flock.  My baby chicks arriving soon from McMurrayHatchery.  Now if only I could convince hubbie I need honeybees.  I will have collected an entire ecosystem.

Look for our brown eggs at Chippy’s.  They are huge, and flavorful.  Many people say, they never want to eat "store bought" eggs again.

-CSR-