• Send and receive emails
• Research products and services on the internet
• Write documents
• Homework
• Chat with friends
• Manage finances
• Sync your music
• Make videos
• Manage photos

The average person with these straightforward computing needs does not need to know anything about the complicated inner workings of their computer in order to perform these tasks. We all live busy lives and the last thing we need to experience is a computer that isn’t working and trying desperately to find someone to help us fix it for less than $100.

Fortunately help is here for the average home computing needs. Apple’s line of Mac computers is geared specifically for the vast majority of home users who want great computing features without the hassle of issues that come with a typical PC.

Here are 5 great reasons to buy a Mac instead of a PC:

• The iLife program suite comes free with your Mac. These programs help you take your home photos and movies, and create books, slideshows, calendars, web sites, edited movies, and DVDs. The Mac comes standard with almost every program you need to do all those great computing tasks you have!
• No security issues. I have never received a Mac virus or spyware on any of my Macs. Nor has anyone I know or have read about. Most malicious virus and spyware creators are trying to disrupt corporations who run primarily on PCs. Because Mac viruses and spyware issues are virtually non-existent, you won’t have to spend countless hours with a bogged down system while your virus scan is running!
• Free Support from Apple Stores. Regardless of where you buy your Mac, you can walk into your nearest Apple store with it and get help for free through their Genius Bar. This team of well-trained professionals will have your computer running in tip-top shape and you will still have money for that latte!
• Free and Low Cost Training. You can participate in free workshops that are run at every Apple store. These workshops are designed to help you get more out of your new Mac. If you feel you need a little more help, you can purchase 1 hour a week of one-on-one training for a full year for the low cost of $99. Yes, that is less than $2/class!
• Innovative lightweight design. A Mac computer not only looks great, but it’s lightweight, durable and uses all the newest most progressive technology in it’s construction. When you purchase a Mac you get the largest and fastest disk drives, the most memory and and the best network technology.

My two cats, Jade and Amber, are part of our family. In order to keep them healthy and happy, I feed them high quality cat food like AvoDerm Natural Indoor Formula with Hairball Care Cat Food. This product uses only quality ingredients in their formulas to provide healthy, balanced levels of protein, fat, and fiber. They do not use any by-products. Using high quality ingredients eliminates the need for unnecessary preservatives and additives—things your cat’s diet definitely doesn’t need. Just like avocados are a great source of good fats for humans, they are also great for your cat. This product’s use of avocados will help your cat stop the formation of hairballs and give them a healthy skin and fur.

Amber and Jade are happy curled up next to me and purring like crazy. I think they agree!

At one point I stumbled upon Jojoba Oil and began using it as my facial cleanser. The skin rash immediately disappeared. This was my first entry into natural facial cleansers and this opened up a new world for me. I used Jojoba Oil for many years as a facial cleanser. I still use it often as a post-shower full-body moisturizer. A small little bit, rubbed between my palms and rubbed into the skin.

A couple of year’s ago, I was introduced to another natural facial cleansing product line, Dr. Hauschka, that I now exclusively use. Dr. Hauschka products are made with sustainable, ecologically sound agricultural practices by obtaining as many of their ingredients as possible from certified Biodynamic and organic sources.

Their holistic skin care products are made from organic ingredients and natural oils. With these products, a little goes a long way, so do not be deterred by the price. I purchase this only a couple of times a year and it lasts a long, long time!

I went in search of products with minimal smell and maximum natural products and found several. I also found that if I buy in bulk and order online, the cost is much less. After all, I’m not driving to the store to pick them up. The price of gas (and time) are always factored into my purchase price.

In my house, you’ll find the following natural cleaning products:

• BioKleen: BioKleen offers natural, non-toxic cleaning products. These cleaning products are concentrated, so you use less and are biodegradable, have no harsh fumes, and are gentle for sensitive skin.
• Method Cleaners: Method cleaning products are made from biodegradable ingredients derived from natural materials like soy, coconut and palm oils. A little goes a long way since they are concentrated and they have a slight natural scent.
• Seventh Generation: Seventh Generation is all about providing environmentally-safe household products, including cleaners, paper products, and personal care items. Their recycled toilet paper is wonderful and so great for the environment.

Then I found Sappo Hill Natural Oatmeal Fragrance Free Glycerine Creme Soap. This soap is made from natural palm and coconut oils. The process they use to create it generates a very mild product that is wonderful to my skin! There are small flakes of oatmeal in the fragrance-free variety of this soap and these oatmeal flakes gently remove old skin cells and leave my skin feeling refreshed! No worries, the oatmeal is NOT scratchy like some other products on the market. Even my guests rave about it!

I highly recommend this product for people with sensitive skin. My entire house is stocked with this product which I purchase online from MotherNature.com where they sell thousands of all-natural Health & Wellness products. They often have great sales with free shipping.