With Christmas coming soon, might be smart to get those kids bedrooms cleaned out! Not sure of where to start? Often times when trying to get rid of the old you can find a new home for it via the internet. There is a new site coming out called Tradze.com. This site will allow you to buy and sell items, without using real money. I know a lot of what may turn people off from making purchases online, is having to give out their credit card information. I don't know how many times my sister's information was stolen from trying to use it to make a purchase online, that was not on a secure connections. This new site will be using trade credits. These credits will allow you to purchase and sell items without giving out those numbers. You maybe wondering, how you will get these credits, you will earn them. You can earn an easy 200 just for signing up. Tradze.com is also a place where you can connect with your family and friends. You will be able to share pictures, videos, and even join … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2011
Here Comes Santa Claus!
Thanksgiving is now a thing of the past, and in a few short weeks we will all hear Santa's sleigh! Who is all ready for Christmas? I am as ready as I will get. I am not as excited about this year as I have been about the past, I guess a lot that has been going on, has put me a bit under the celebrating times. I am thinking about not even putting a tree up this year. Of course, this was after discussing it with my daughter. With being in a smaller place and not having much room, it was the best thing we could think of. I am going to put a small one in her room, but with her not believing in Santa no more it makes things a bit easier. Next year I am going all out, I will be doing the house, and the tree. I will have a big dinner, and have my sister and her babies over. I am hoping after the new year things will start looking up for it. I hope everyone had an awesome Thanksgiving, and hopefully 2012 will be a better year for all! … [Read more...]
Computer Training For Dummies
How many of you remember the first time you ever got on a computer? It was 1995 I believe, and it was our lunch break, a bunch of us girls decided we wanted to check out the computer our teacher had in class. She let us connect it to the internet, and we started chatting away with some boys from another school. We thought that was the coolest thing ever. I remember we would go to school early and get on the computers in the library. Back then we really didn't have much for computer training, matter of fact we were the ones teaching the teachers how to use them. Now days they have classes one can take to learn more about computers, and books for those that still are not getting the hang of things. I have taught so many how to do certain things on the computer and online, it just all comes natural to me. One thing people don't realize is, in order to learn something new you have to try. I have ran into a lot of family who will simply not even try. What is the point of learning … [Read more...]
Business Owners Getting The Word Out
If you are a business owner you know how important it is to advertise your business. The more people that know about your business, the better the sales will be. My sister and I have recently started our own business, and we will be kicking it off in the beginning of 2012. I am super excited and there is still so much to do. Once we have the site stocked with products, and more of an idea of how we want things to go, we will be searching for the best advertising agency we can find. When you are seeking to find an agency, you want to make sure the one you pick is going to help your business. I have also been looking into other advertising ways. The more people that know about my business, and what I sell the better. The more people to try my product, the better. We all know one of the main ways to a successful business, is word of mouth. How many of you are business owners? How many of you are successful because of word of mouth, and great advertising techniques. I know from … [Read more...]
Security At Big Events
If you have ever been to any sort of big event, you know how important it is to have some sort of crowd control. Whether it be security guards walking around, or even police officers on call. You can never be to prepared when it comes to these events. I have been to several Music in the park type events, and have always seen some type of barricades. Having control over the crowd is a must, many people like to see action at these events, so fights and riots can possibly break out. Specially if they're serving alcoholic beverages. Many event planners will make sure to have stanchions in place for better crowd control. How many of you have been to an event where they have such barricades in place? If not maybe you have watched an award shows on TV such as the Grammys and seen the velvet rope keeping excited fans at bay. If they didn't have such props in place the actors probably would stay at home. If you are every going to throw your own event, it is important to take proper … [Read more...]
Kid-Friendly Crafts for the Thanksgiving Table
Thanksgiving gatherings involve the time-honored tradition of turkey and favored side dishes, but what are guests to do while waiting for dinner to be ready to consume? Here are three fun activities for guests of all ages to complete before it’s time to assemble around the table for the Thanksgiving feast. Provide Craft Materials Before settling on what crafts to provide for your guests, make sure you have the necessary materials for them to unleash some Thanksgiving creativity. Take a look around your house to see what you might already have in the cupboards and drawers, then purchase any other materials needed on sale to save a little extra cash. These craft materials can include: paint sponge brushes beads segments of hemp or leather stamps and ink felt or other fabric pieces markers cardstock and construction paper feathers adhesive, like tape or glue in different forms Once you have a good idea of the materials you already have or want to purchase, you … [Read more...]
The Best Ever Green Bean Casserole
One of my daughter's favorite Thanksgiving side dish is green bean casserole. For awhile she thought the only time you made it was during the holidays. Not only is this dish fairly cheap to make, it is also extremely easy. Green Bean Casserole Recipe 2 (10.75 ounce) cans Cream of Mushroom Soup 3/4 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 8 cups cooked cut green beans 2 2/3 cups French's French Fried Onions Mix cream of mushroom soup, pepper, and milk in a sauce pan. I like to heat this up some so it mixes better with the green beans. Once you have it heated stir in 1 cup of the french's friend onions, and the green beans. Bake in the oven on 350 for about 20 minutes. Then top with the remaining onions, and bake another 5 minutes. This is sure to be a huge hit! … [Read more...]
Finding The Perfect Dress
It has been many years since I have wore a dress. To be honest I think the last time I wore a dress was in high school! My husband has mentioned a few times he would love for me to get a few dresses. We have been together almost 12 years, and he has never seen me in a dress! After looking around, I now know why I have no dresses. Do you know how hard it is to find a nice plus size dress? Thankfully, I cam across a few places online, that have some super cute ones. I am thinking about purchasing a few so that I have something nice to wear on those date nights. After becoming a mom, a lot of my energy and attention went to my daughter. It wasn't until she was almost 2 when I realized I had to give my husband some of my attention as well. Now she is 10 and mom and dad are long over due for some dates without her. One great thing about living back up North, is I can just pretty much leave and not have to worry about her, I have my sister and my dad that keep her entertained. What … [Read more...]
Junk In The Trunk
If you're like a lot of other consumers in America then you may have accumulated a great deal of unwanted items over your life time. It's no big secret the need for a more organized waste management system is needed in a lot of areas across the consecutive United States. Landfills are filling up at an astonishing rate. Some landfills have had to start charging consumers by the pound for their items dumped. The entire waste system has become more and more difficult to manage. But some Texas residents may have the solution they have been looking for. Piney Point Village Junk removal will come to your home or business, allow you to specify exactly what needs removed. They will then provide you with an upfront price and your items will be disposed of in a proper ecological manner. Recyclable items will be transported to the appropriate places as well. Busy lifestyles and the increasingly difficult waste system has put some communities across America at a standstill. Forcing them … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Spice Latte and Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Recipe
One great thing about the fall is the colors, and the PUMPKINS! Who doesn't love pumpkins? Growing up my favorite dessert was pumpkin pie. I know certain things in it was not good for me, but pumpkin itself has so many health benefits. So when fall arrives I love to make all those yummy pumpkin dishes. Pumpkin Spice Latte Servings: 2 2 cups milk or non-dairy alternative, such as soy milk 2 tablespoons canned or fresh pureed pumpkin (unsweetened) 2 tablespoons Truvia or sweetener of choice 1 scoop (about 2.5 Tbs) Vanilla Nutrimeal 1 tsp Fibergy Plus 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 2 shots of espresso (about 1/4 cup) or 1/2 cup of strong brewed coffee Directions: In a saucepan combine milk, pumpkin and sweetener and stir on medium heat until steaming (you can also microwave on high for 2 minutes). Remove from heat, stir in Nutrimeal, Fibergy, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice, then transfer to a blender and whirl for 15 … [Read more...]
