tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79007266911066723102024-02-19T17:55:20.761-06:00Midday EscapadesTake a "break" from the same old news.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07681878271019203191noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900726691106672310.post-22414601762743599482012-11-20T04:27:00.000-06:002012-11-20T04:27:02.492-06:00Do your part to save the environment: Start cleaning green<h2>
<b>All-natural DIY Cleaning Products: </b></h2>
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<b>Why so many people today are making their own cleaning products </b></h3>
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Making your own cleaning solution is a great way to cut down on extra costs. When I first lost my job I had to go this route and it actually wasn't that bad. As a result I became more aware of my impact on the environment and continue to use many of the same less expensive cleaning alternatives.</div>
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Another reason to make your own cleaners is if you are pregnant - many of the products on the shelves are not <a href="http://twakstartrick.com/why-i-dont-want-to-have-my-own-children/">safe for you and baby</a> or have just not been tested as to their effects on your baby - so better safe than sorry.</div>
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"<a data-mce-href="http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/photo-gallery/cleaning-during-pregnancy.aspx#/slide-2" href="http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/photo-gallery/cleaning-during-pregnancy.aspx#/slide-2" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: inherit; line-height: 1.425; text-decoration: none;">Experts</a> recommend erring on the side of safety by reducing your family’s “toxic burden” wherever possible."</div>
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Check out a study that was done in 2008 that was conducted on cleaning products and their effects on pregnant women. <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080806154716.htm#.UJgzyymV4t4.blogger">Use Of Cleaning Products During Pregnancy Increases Risk Of Asthma In Young Children</a> to learn more about the actual risks.<br />
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If you do choose to use regular cleaning products PLEASE stay away from anything labeled with the words <b>“toxic,” “danger,” “poison,” or “corrosive”.</b> These are common on cleaners for the oven, drain, rug, and toilet-bowl cleaners.<br />
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These days many people are using all natural cleaners. Sometimes these products end up most costly than their toxic counterparts, but luckily many can be made for 1/2 the cost of regular cleaning products and are just as effective. </div>
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Below you will find some of my own "concoctions", as well as a few others I have found around the internet. Feel free to comment and share some of your own!</div>
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My county does not pick up recycling with the trash so I am left hoarding plastic bottles and cans until I find a ride to the local drop off center. So it is normal for me to have a few extra plastic spray bottles laying around. If you can, reuse an old bottle when you mix up your products - but if you must you can buy one at any local dollar store.</div>
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White vinegar is the staple in most all-natural products when in doubt. It will clean everything and is a great alternative to bleach. I had a boyfriend who had an allergic reaction to the fumes from bleach, so I used to clean the bathroom top to bottom with white vinegar. <strong style="font-style: inherit; line-height: 1.425;">And it's very inexpensive. </strong></div>
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You can get a large amount of it for just a couple dollars depending on the brand. And since you will be diluting it to make cleaner it will end up lasting you a while. </div>
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If you have an average of 10 different cleaning products in your home - that's approximately $40 worth of cleaners. A good size bottle of white vinegar costs under $3 and works just as well!<br />
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Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Shake gently to mix liquids together. That's it.</div>
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Use your homemade, natural cleaner in your bathroom, on tile, floors, mirrors, sinks, hard surfaces, even upholstery and carpet (check for color fastness first). It is great for eliminating odors too - which seemed strange to me at first since of the distinct smell it has itself - but this fades. Use your cleaner the next time your pet has an accident, it is supposed to help in controlling pet accidents from occuring in the same spot (I have yet to test this theory).</div>
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It has an unlimited amount of uses around the house! Use it as a stain remover, mildew eliminator, soap scum dissolver, chrome polisher, lime descaler, fabric softener, room deodorizer and as an unclogging agent.</div>
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(Source: <a data-mce-href="http://www.vinegarworkswonders.com/faqs.asp" href="http://www.vinegarworkswonders.com/faqs.asp" style="color: #1b8be0; font-style: inherit; line-height: 1.425; text-decoration: none;">http://www.vinegarworkswonders.com/</a>)</div>
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Another more uncommon use is to use white vinegar as fabric softner in your next wash. It leaves clothes soft, and they won't smell like vinegar. </div>
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Vinegar is a natural organic bi-product of fruits, vegetables and grains. The main ingrediant in white vinegar is acetic acid which is relatively safe. </div>
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(Source: <a data-mce-href="http://www.vinegarworkswonders.com/faqs.asp" href="http://www.vinegarworkswonders.com/faqs.asp" style="color: #1b8be0; font-style: inherit; line-height: 1.425; text-decoration: none;">http://www.vinegarworkswonders.com</a>)</div>
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If you need to scrub as well as clean, such as when cleaning tile in the bathtub, bakling soda can be used with vinegar to create a compound similar to AJAX but 100% safe and non-toxic.</div>
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I was cleaning a house not too long ago and the owners bought me cleaning products to use. I did not know you could get a chemical burn from AJAX, but it will be the last time I ever touch the stuff. </div>
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The directions are simple. On a damp or wet surface sprinkle baking soda. Scrub surface with a rag or brush that has been soaked in white vinegar. Works like magic on hard water build-up.</div>
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After all the cleaning don't forget to reward yourself with some downtime. Try this relaxing all-natural bathsoak after a hard day of cleaning!</div>
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Use hydrogen peroxide instead of bleach as an all-natural way to wash your clothes. Soak clothes in one part hydrogen peroxide to eight parts water to remove stains and make whites whiter. <br />
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I do not recommend the following for use in your washing machine. However if you ever need to wash clothes and do not have a working washing machine (or no electricity) this method gets clothes super clean.</div>
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Fill your bathtub with lukewarm water and Ivory soap flakes. Cleaning your laundry with Ivory soap gets them just as clean as regular laundry soap and is alot less expensive too. Other brands of bar soaps do not work as well from my experience.<br />
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This one isn't 100% all-natural, but is a cheap alternative to using Febreeze or a similar product. It is also great to spray on the couches and rugs/carpets fifteen minutes prior to vacuuming as it will help with the general cleaning process.<br />
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All you need is an empty spray bottle, your favorite scented laundry soap, and water. Just fill up your spray bottle 1/4 way with laundry soap and the rest with water. Put your cap on, shake, and spray. I'd use caution using this one while pregnant, as I am unsure if laundry soap contains chemicals that would be harmful to your baby.<br />
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A good alternative to de-ordorize carpets prior to cleaning is to sprinkle baking soda on them. I've also heard mixing cinnamon in with the baking soda helps with stains, but I saw no real difference when I tried it. Salt is also an option if you have pets, as the salt helps with flea control.<br />
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<a href="http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/wp-content/uploads/gloves.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="162" src="http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/wp-content/uploads/gloves.jpg" width="320" /></a><b>Some other cleaning tips</b><br />
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Wear Gloves! You absorb chemicals and toxins not just by breathing. Skin, your body's largest organ, absorbs them, too. So don't forget to don a pair of protective glove before cleaning.<br />
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<b>Reward yourself for a job well done</b></div>
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<b>Soothing Bath Soak</b><br />
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For a relaxing ending to a long day, add 1/2 cup of baking soda to your bath to neutralize acids on the skin and help wash away oil and perspiration. Your skin will feel silky smooth!<br />
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(Source: <a href="http://www.ahappyhippymom.com/2011/01/arm-hammer-baking-soda-beauty-tips-at-home-spa-treatments-for-pennies.html#comments">http://www.ahappyhippymom.com</a>)</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07681878271019203191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900726691106672310.post-33007583560296307122012-11-13T12:02:00.001-06:002016-01-15T04:18:06.605-06:00How Much to Charge for your Writing <div class="posterous_autopost">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>These amounts are just a guide and do not reflect what you will actually make for your work. </strong></span></h3>
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<strong>(from<a href="http://freelancewrite.about.com/od/finances/a/Freelance-Writing-Rates-List.htm"> About.com</a>)</strong></h3>
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Freelance Writing Rates - By Project</h3>
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<li>Advertising/Copywriting Mail Pieces (no graphics): $300 to $3000+</li>
<li>Advertising/Copywriting Sales Letter: $150 to $2000</li>
<li><strong>Articles (news, or with significant research, web-based): $15-50 per page</strong></li>
<li>Articles (magazines): $150 to $5000+</li>
<li><strong>Articles (content/keyword): $15 to $50</strong></li>
<li>Articles (newspapers): $75 to $1000</li>
<li>Books (ghostwriting): $25-$80 per page, $5000 to $20,000+</li>
<li>Book Reviews: $2 to $100</li>
<li>Book Summaries: $250 to $500 per book</li>
<li>Brochures (no graphics work): $300-$2500</li>
<li>Business Plans: $500 to $5000+</li>
<li>Editorial Management (magazine/per issue): $500 to $5000</li>
<li>Grant Writing: $200-$5000+</li>
<li>Newsletters: $200 to $1000</li>
<li>Press releases: $200 to $500</li>
<li>Resumes: $200 to $500</li>
<li>Scripts: $1000 to $20,000+</li>
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Freelance Writing Rates By Hour</h3>
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<li>Advertising Copywriting: $45-$100/hr</li>
<li>Copyediting: $30-$70/hr</li>
<li>Developmental Editing: $50-$80/hr</li>
<li>Editorial on Call: $20-$150/hr</li>
<li>Fact Checking: $15-$50/hr</li>
<li>Ghostwriting: $40-$100/hr</li>
<li>Indexing: $30-$70/hr</li>
<li>Line Editing: $40-$70/hr</li>
<li>Proofreading: $25-$60/hr</li>
<li>Proposals Grants: $40-$80/hr</li>
<li>Tech Editing: $30-$90/hr</li>
<li>Technical Writing: $40-$100/hr</li>
<li>Web Content :$10-$90/hr</li>
<li>White Papers: $100-$200/hr</li>
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Freelance Writing Rates By Word or Page</h3>
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<li>E-books: $10-$35 per page</li>
<li>Indexing: $3 to $6 per page</li>
<li>Lesson Plans: $10-$20 per page</li>
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Miscellaneous Charges for Freelance Writing</h3>
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<li>Upcharge for rush: +10%-25%</li>
<li>Upcharge for keyword stuffing +10%</li>
<li>Down payment: 10% for companies, publishers, 25% for individuals/authors</li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07681878271019203191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900726691106672310.post-2187258752955167562012-11-06T20:40:00.001-06:002012-11-06T20:40:01.877-06:00Election 2012: All Hail Prometheus<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><img src="https://mail-attachment.googleusercontent.com/attachment/?ui=2&ik=65c82c9b39&view=att&th=13ad8ad23da7cb09&attid=0.1&disp=inline&realattid=f_h97tomr80&safe=1&zw&saduie=AG9B_P9Vplxq0upLR9dJQ1P2Eak3&sadet=1352255962614&sads=Y-PxsRey7UwhiwHFflQGV2QRT6c" alt="" /></p> Power, Business, and Technology for the Global Generationhttp://global-generation.posterous.com/election-2012-all-hail-prometheus ...</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07681878271019203191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900726691106672310.post-68446677084929258332012-11-06T20:38:00.001-06:002012-11-06T20:38:37.764-06:00Infographic: Google plus.. what?<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><img src="http://i.minus.com/i3KcTyzXh0GfG.png" alt="" /></p> Power, Business, and Technology for the Global Generationhttp://global-generation.posterous.com/google-plus-what ...</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07681878271019203191noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900726691106672310.post-7342599395608171352012-11-05T13:47:00.002-06:002012-11-05T13:47:49.261-06:00An Infographic: Is addiction affecting our minds? <a href="http://www.bestmastersinpsychology.com/internet-addiction/"><img alt="Facebook Psychology" border="0" src="http://ig.bestmastersinpsychology.com/facebook-psychology.png" width="500" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07681878271019203191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900726691106672310.post-37711196899169291202012-10-18T21:11:00.002-06:002012-10-18T21:11:32.653-06:00What words inspire you?<img height="213" src="http://www.marcandangel.com/images/75-happiness-quotes.jpg" width="320" /><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">“Too many of us are hung up on what we don't have, can't have, or won't ever have. We spend too much energy being down, when we could use that same energy – if not less of it – doing, or at least trying to do, some of the things we really want to do.” </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">― </span><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20704.Terry_McMillan" style="background-color: white; color: #666600; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;">Terry McMillan</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">, </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/939528" style="color: #666600; text-decoration: none;">Disappearing Acts</a></i><br />
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From quote of the day from<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/9850911-justine-muller"> Good Reads</a>, I felt it was one quote we could all appreciate. A big fan of quotations personally I find they often offer inspiration, courage, hope, and advice to us in a way we all interpret differently.<br />
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Many times internet biographies of people will include "favorite quotations" such as Facebook.<br />
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I have a few myself, one being<br />
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<b> "Life is too important to be taken seriously" -<a href="http://www.cmgww.com/historic/wilde/"> Oscar Wilde</a>.</b></blockquote>
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What is your favorite quote? If you don't have one, go to a resource such as Good Reads and browse their quotes section. Find one that really sticks out to you - one you can relate to. Sometimes they are so close to our hearts we could have sworn that the quote was written about us.<br />
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What are some words you live by?</h2>
Post some quotes to share with everyone - I personally read different quotes daily and love to hear new ones. I even asked for others to share <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/recommendation_requests/52898">recommendations</a> of good quotations books with me on Good Reads<br />
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Here are some quotes for you to enjoy:</h2>
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<li>Let your beauty unfold</li>
<li>This is the real me</li>
<li>Life is simple, its just not easy</li>
<li>Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can</li>
<li>Life is what we make it, always has been, always will be</li>
<li>Why torture yourself when life will do it for you</li>
<li>Every blade of grass has its angel that bends over it and whispers, "grow, grow"</li>
<li>If you're going through hell, keep going</li>
<li>Problems are only opportunities with thorns on them</li>
<li>Failure is a stepping stone to something better</li>
<li>Life is the game that must be played</li>
<li>He who has nothing to die for has nothing to live for</li>
<li>Life is the sum of all your choices</li>
<li>Imagination is more important than knowledge</li>
<li>Seek the wisdom of the ages, but look at the world through the eyes of a child</li>
<li>If you stop struggling, then you stop life</li>
<li>Leap and the net will appear</li>
<li>Think big thoughts, but relish small pleasures</li>
<li>Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible</li>
<li>All in Vanity</li>
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<ul style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">
<li>Each day is a new life. Seize it Live it</li>
<li>Life isn’t about finding yourself, Life is about creating yourself.</li>
<li>The brave may not live forever, but the cautious do not live at all</li>
<li>Not a shred of evidence exists in favor of the idea that life is serious</li>
<li>If you never risk anything you risk even more than fear</li>
<li>Life isn’t waiting for the storm to end-it’s about dancing in the rain</li>
<li>In the midst of movement and chaos keep stillness inside of you</li>
<li>Turn your wounds into wisdom</li>
<li>I am the captain of my soul</li>
<li>Success is the best revenge</li>
<li>What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a butterfly</li>
<li>Fall seven times stand up eight</li>
<li>Don’t go where the math may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail</li>
<li>Thorns and stings and those such things-just make stronger our angel wings</li>
<li>What doesn’t kill me only makes me stronger</li>
<li>Let your joy scream against the pain</li>
<li>In time this too shall pass</li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">More inspirational words to read later</span></h2>
October is <a href="http://underarmourcoupons.com/under-armour-honors-breast-cancer-awareness-month-with-special-program/">Breast Cancer Awareness</a> month - Celebrate with some uplifting quotes from real-life survivors!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07681878271019203191noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900726691106672310.post-3025010081869806562012-10-09T21:17:00.000-06:002012-10-09T21:17:34.737-06:00Good Karma & Gift Giving :)<div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">
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<i>Inspiration from "<a href="http://www.dailyhoroscope.com/horoscope-headlines/good-karma-gift-ideas?page=0%2C1#.UHR95Q7neYY.blogger">Gift Ideas for Good Karma</a>" via Astrology.com</i><br />
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Horoscope readings are either spot on "how did they know?" accurate or just plain wrong. Read about your sign... if most of what is said could be true of yourself, then you are most likely going to get accurate readings. It varies person to person.<br />
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But even if you don't believe in the whole horoscope hype, that doesn't mean the word "karma" has no meaning to you. Its meaning is also quite varied, depending on whom you ask.<br />
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A simple, universal way to define karma would be in terms of a theory. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 19px;">The basic theory is 'cause and affect'. The laws decide what affect is beget from a given cause. Karma is the 'cause' part of this theory. In other words, your actions - mental, vocal and physical are your Karma (plural).</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 19px;"> </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</span> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 19px;">Not only is it nice to do things for others, it also makes us feel good to do them. Karma perhaps? Well the whole idea and my friends support inspired me, to make her a couple homemade gifts. Even if I had the money to buy her whatever she wanted, a homemade gift has a lot more meaning to it than something I just bought in a store.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 19px;">Sentimental value means more to some of us than material value, so the same concept applies here. Making something yourself shows you spent time thinking about that other person - what they like, their personality, etc.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 19px;">If you have a friend who needs some cheering up or just need a quick, but thoughtful gift idea break out the arts and crafts supplies! If you don't have an arts and crafts supply "area", now is a good time to start one. You can put whatever you want in it to use for future projects. This is also a great way to recycle. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 19px;"><b>Some ideas of what to stash in your craft "spot":</b></span><br />
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</span> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 19px;">- Paint </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 19px;">- Beads</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 19px;">- Iron on patches or letters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 19px;">- Fabric</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 19px;">- Paper/Cardboard</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 19px;">- Scraps of wood</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 19px;">- Glue</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 19px;">- Glitter </span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 19px;">Sit down and think about the person receiving your gift. What would make them smile? If you are absolutely stumped "Google it". I will use<a href="https://www.google.com/search?sugexp=chrome,mod%3D0&q=google+image+search&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=FqF0UKnfNovU9ATPxoGQDg&biw=1152&bih=708&sei=G6F0UL3qLYmS9gT5jIDgCA#um=1&hl=en&safe=off&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=gifts+for+good+karma&oq=gifts+for+good+karma&gs_l=img.3...3452.7610.0.7978.20.17.0.0.0.0.507.3812.0j1j4j5j1j1.12.0.cfrsh..0.0...1.1.omjYnIPbhJI&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.&fp=555e35bd8cd05d64&biw=1152&bih=708"> Google image search</a> if I need inspiration sometimes. For example, I need a spice rack (which I have yet to settle on a design). Google image search is a quick way to browse through many different DIY project ideas. </span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 19px;">Whatever you settle on, put some time and effort in it and you are sure to make someones day. And that in itself will make you feel good in return.</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 19px;"><i>This post is dedicated to the little baby growing inside a certain someones belly :) Thanks for everything, I'm lucky to have a friend like you in my life and am so happy for you and your future little tater tot.</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Know your history: Repeat good tracks and you'll end up <a href="http://internet-junky.blogspot.com/2012/07/welcome-to-internet-era.html">working faster</a> and smarter</span><br />
What you should be using..<br />
Or perhaps already do.<br />
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<strong>The ever ALMIGHTY "TO DO LIST"</strong><br />
<img alt=""to do list"" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7MrB3Z2YLcXd-IXhoknjZ14AURlIfptRh_KDrySdSWJq5rMgXzdA7dMebpe6zjmATjapMkK2uBxuYtAKlQb5J2tuzIlm4AA5Rmrk6EeC2ewrqGRtO7qRlydYWs6e3nBq-8Bx1k2naGJlJ/s320/modernmotive-rome-wasn't-built-in-day-to-do-list.jpg" title="stuff to do" width="320" /><br />
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After months of experimenting with program after application after website, the standard "to do list" is the clear cut choice when looking for a task management tool. It just cannot be replaced, even with all the choices available out there. I couldn't stick to any of the ones I tried - but when I tweaked with the basic "to do list" I was able to achieve my objectives... with ease.<br />
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Here are some things to take into consideration when you create your next "to do list"...<br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">- Concentrate on three main goals or objectives on your list. These are you three most important goals for the list.</span><br />
* Create a new list each day.<br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">- Concentrate on three things when making a "to do list":</span><br />
1. Realistic prioritisation of the tasks.<br />
2. Break down big tasks into smaller achievable ones.<br />
3. Making a new list every day.<br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Take into consideration Pareto's 80/20 Rule;</span><br />
<strong>80% of results come from 20% of efforts </strong><br />
* Roughly one in five of the items on your list is truely essential.<br />
* Remember one big task may require many smaler tasks in order to complete it.<br />
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- Spend the end of your "work time" compiling tomorrows list rather than cleaning up your workspace.<br />
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It's much better to greet the new day with a messy desk and a clear head than the other way around...</blockquote>
Create a "to do list" that suits your needs... here are some from the internet to give you some ideas:<br />
<a href="http://prommafia.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/to-do-list1.pdf">Accomplish List</a><br />
<a href="http://www.itsthedishes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/to-do-list.png">To Do Today</a><br />
<a href="http://dailyetsian.blogspot.com/2009/07/free-download-to-do-list.html">Things To Do List</a><br />
<a href="http://www.printz.org/Lists/To-Do-Lists/To-Do-List-with-categories">To Do List with Categories</a><br />
You'll never forget what "to do" with<a href="http://images.fastcompany.com/upload/620-to-do-list-on-the-arm.jpg"> this one</a>!<br />
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You don't need a fancy or even an elaborate list.<br />
Clearly state your goals and if it is helpful add details or smaller tasks or goals onto the days main objectives.<br />
Whether you make your list on the computer or with the old fashioned pen and paper, make sure it is handy and can be referenced throughout the day.<br />
Cross out your tasks as you complete them and reward yourself when you complete your entire list. Good luck!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07681878271019203191noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900726691106672310.post-90574021489191185202012-09-16T09:26:00.001-06:002012-09-16T09:26:46.024-06:00Infographic - Content we Crave<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><img src="http://www.drewsmarketingminute.com/images/2012/09/Contentwelove.png" alt="" /></p> <p>(image <a href="http://www.drewsmarketingminute.com/images/2012/09/Contentwelove.png">source</a>)</p></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07681878271019203191noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900726691106672310.post-22086977963228398182012-09-07T20:30:00.000-06:002012-09-07T20:30:52.913-06:00Is Shaving Worth the Time and Effort? <span style="font-size: x-large;">Is Shaving Worth the Time and Effort? </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">For Some Women, Being Hairy is More Practical Than Political - </span><a href="http://www.alternet.org/hot-news-views/shaving-worth-time-and-effort-some-women-being-hairy-more-practical-political?akid=9257.1084609.z6t3wK&rd=1&src=newsletter697518&t=23">Reported from Alternet</a><br />
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<a href="http://crosstraining2010.wordpress.com/2010/09/17/hairy-and-still-married/"><img alt="is shaving worth the time?" src="http://crosstraining2010.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/hairy-legs.gif" title="hairy harry and his hairy wife " /></a>
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I was weeding through my email that I had missed due to my absence last week. Quickly scanning through my news headlines (I receive daily from a couple of sources) my eyes caught the headline of this article.<br />
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<i>"Wait... did I just see.... yeah.... "</i><br />
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I wondered what this could possibly be about as I mulled over the headline,<i> Shaving: Worth your time? </i>It seemed to ask a question whose answer was quite obvious. Right?<br />
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</i> <i>Not necessarily. </i><br />
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To be honest, there is nothing really even compelling about this article. The headline is the most intriging part of the whole thing. It tells of a normal girl who grows up not wanting to go with society's norms that tell us that women should shave their legs.<br />
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I grew up in a "different" type of family than most people my age. My parents lived through the sixties and were at the age where they could indulge in the festivities so to speak during that era. My parents are pretty much hippies... still.<br />
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Anyways, I was around 15 when I finally got the balls up to ask my Mom if I could shave. Yes, I asked her. Kind of a foreign concept nowadays, but I knew it showed her I respected her because talked about everything and she would rather I don't shave at all.<br />
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My mother actually asked me why I wanted to shave my legs... she said I was too young and the hair was nothing to be embarrassed about.<br />
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Try telling that to all my hairless friends.<br />
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Now that I look back I can reflect upon just how huge an impact society has on the way we act, even when we are young... still kids.<br />
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<img src="http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/hairy-legs.jpg" />
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I did take a few good things away from my upbringing - that I have no room to make judgement on others for being different. So in high school when one of my girlfriends revealed to me that she wasn't shaving her legs anymore I didn't act any differently towards her. Why would I? Because society says hairy legs are not feminine? I don't think so. I was brought up to think for myself. (Which some people find very hard to deal with!)<br />
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<i>To conclude my review/story as it pertains to the subject of whether women should shave or not...</i><br />
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Your legs don't define who you are, and although this article (and my review of it) are rather irrelevant, there is a lesson to be learned.<br />
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<b>Treat people with respect, don't judge them, because who is to say you are any better? </b></h3>
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</b><b>And never think just because society's image is depicted a certain way that you must follow it. </b></h3>
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</b><b>Rules were made to be broken. </b></h3>
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</b><b>More power to ya ;)</b></h3>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07681878271019203191noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900726691106672310.post-67742201512855137142012-08-31T20:13:00.000-06:002012-08-31T20:15:32.144-06:00The United States Prison System<br />
Thank you to AlterNet for sharing this YouTube video. This is an important, yet often overlooked issue in our country today.<br />
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Many people feel that people are imprisoned for wrong doings not worthy of imprisonment. And the length of sentences is also up for debate. Mandatory minimum sentencing puts everyday citizens behind bars for extended periods of time - costing the US more money than what would be a more reasonable budget.<br />
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Whatever your viewpoint is, you need to watch this video.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/DlwYnYQNv5U?fs=1" width="480"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07681878271019203191noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900726691106672310.post-9923899258643015212012-08-22T16:58:00.000-06:002012-08-22T17:11:51.391-06:00Fuel Rewards - Do they really save you money?<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>No matter where you live, there is some sort of savings card in your wallet that you collect points or rewards on to go towards a discount on gas. </b></span><br />
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In the Southern states, many will have Winn-Dixie or Tom Thumb/Kroger Rewards. Depending on what/how much you buy will determine how many cents off a gallon you get.<br />
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But if you shop at many different stores, the number of cards you carry around starts to put strain on your wallet.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>The solution?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One card to use at all the stores you frequent. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>The card: Shell Fuel Rewards</u></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">* It's free to request a card too! Go<a href="http://fuelrewards.com/"> here.</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">OR pick one up at any participating Shell station<br /><br />The only real catch to the program is that the gas discount you recieve can only be redeemed at Shell gas stations.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">You earn points to earn off so much per gallon by purchasing certain items or just shopping at certain stores, etc.</span><br />
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<img src="http://slickhousewives.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/fuel-rewards.jpg" />
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She saved over $20!<a href="http://slickhousewives.com/shell-gas-stations-win-a-5-25-off-per-gallon-discount/"> See her testimonial. </a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Where to earn rewards:</u></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #575757; font-family: Play, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1. Participating Grocery Stores</b></span></span><br />
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<img alt="BI-LO" src="https://c352263.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/see-all-retailers-bi-lo.png" />
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<img alt="Rainbow" src="https://c352263.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/see-all-retailers-rainbow.png" />
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<img alt="Jewel-Osco" src="https://c15125167.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/see-all-retailers-jewel-osco_210x45.png" />
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<img alt="Copps" src="https://c352263.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/see-all-retailers-copps.png" />
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<img alt="Save Mart Supermarkets" src="https://c352263.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/see-all-retailers-save-mart.png" />
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<img alt="Lucky's" src="https://c352263.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/see-all-retailers-lucky.png" />
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<img alt="Winn-Dixie" src="https://c352263.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/see-all-retailers-winn-dixie.png" />
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<img alt="Pick'n Save" src="https://c352263.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/see-all-retailers-pick-n-save.png" />
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<img alt="S-Mart" src="https://c352263.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/see-all-retailers-s-mart.png" />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2. Shop Online and save big (and get gas rewards!)</b></span><img src="http://images.meredith.com/parents/images/2011/03/ss_101697090.jpg" /><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">TOP ONLINE MERCHANTS </span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">(list from fuelrewards.com)</span><br />
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<tr style="border: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><td align="left" style="border: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" valign="top" width="200"><ul style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px 20px;">
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">1-800-FLOWERS.com</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">Advance Auto Parts</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">Apple Store</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">BestBuy.com</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">Books-A-Million</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">Carter's</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">Diapers.com</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">Groupon</li>
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</td><td align="left" style="border: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" valign="top" width="200"><ul style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px 20px;">
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">Holiday Inn Express</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">homedepot.com</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">Hotels.com</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">HSN.com</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">iTunes.com</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">jcpenney</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">Kohl's</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">Land's End</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">Lowe's</li>
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<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">Macys.com</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">newegg.com</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">NikeStore.com</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">Nordstrom.com</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">OfficeDepot.com</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">OfficeMax.com</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">oldnavy.com</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">Priceline.com</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">ProFlowers</li>
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</td><td align="left" style="border: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" valign="top" width="200"><ul style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px 20px;">
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">QVC.com</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">Sears.com</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">Sephora.com</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">Shoes.com</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">Staples.com</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">Target.com</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">Vera Bradley</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">VitaminShoppe.com</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>3. Local Dining Rewards</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br />* Earn 10¢/gal in Fuel Rewards savings for every $50 you spend at participating restaurants, bars and clubs. <br /><br />* These vary by location, you can see what restaurants offer rewards by using the <a href="https://www.fuelrewards.com/locations?show=DINING">Fuel Rewards locator </a>online or on your phone (if you install their free app)</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">4. Printable coupons!</span></b><br />
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* Once you are a member you will see on your dashboard special savings you can use at your favorite stores<br />
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Here is an example - <a href="htttp://staplesprintablecoupons.com">Staples printable coupon</a>:<br />
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I got to use my Rewards Card and saved a bunch on the kids school supplies with this one.<br />
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They have offers for a huge amount of stores. Here is a screen shot of their "<a href="http://shop.fuelrewards.com/">Online Mall</a>" to give you an idea<br />
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- Why not shop like you do already and save on gas at the same time? You're already saving money on gas by shopping at home, now save more for when you do need to fill up??<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>And More!!</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br />* Earn Fuel Rewards savings when you purchase specially marked convenience store products, car washes, and auto services using your card at participating Shell stations. <br /><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>If you like to save money this card is for you.</i></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://fuelrewards%2Ccom/"> Go get yours now</a> by visiting their website.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07681878271019203191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900726691106672310.post-58036041605646712132012-08-09T04:11:00.001-06:002012-08-09T04:11:53.478-06:00Is America's Economic Depression over for good?<br />
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Well, the answer to that is still unclear, however we still enjoy <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shopping" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Shopping">shopping</a>. Stores's magazine was kind enough to track <a href="http://twakstartrick.com/">our habits</a> and give us a list of the fastest growing retailers. </div>
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Some still remain rather unknown, others, such as <a href="http://underarmourcoupons.com/">Under Armour</a> and Dollar General, are obvious up and comers in the retail sales department. </div>
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and this doesn't have on it the names you would suspect either as "top dog" in the retail world. </div>
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<span data-mce-style="font-size: x-large;" style="font-size: large;">#1 may just surprise you! It isn't <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=36.3641666667,-94.2163888889&spn=0.01,0.01&q=36.3641666667,-94.2163888889%20(Walmart)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Walmart">Wal-Mart</a>! </span></div>
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Whatever state the economy is in we still are stimulating it with every shopping trip, online and off.</div>
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Whatever state the economy is in we still are stimulating it with every shopping trip, online and off.</div>
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Before you hit the mall during for your Back To School shopping, do some planning.<br />
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- - Go through your children's clothes. Take out items with holes, stains and other imperfections. Have your kids try on the remaining items. Too-small items can be stored in an airtight container for a younger child, or <a href="http://www.commonthreadz.org/schooluniforms/index.html">donated</a> to those in need.</div>
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<b>- - </b>Write down what is left of your children's clothing "inventory"<br />
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- - Many large retailers offer printable coupons on their websites.</div>
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