One thing that I'm really going to think seriously about is getting a new computer. The computer that we have is a laptop and it's two years old but we use it every day for at least 4 hours a day. It's a Dell inspiron 8600 and it's big, and when it's been running for a while it gets so damn hot I feel that it's frying my ovaries.
I'm looking at either getting another Dell laptop or even an Apple like Dennis. I like the fact that it has a camera on the top and it seems pretty graphic and user friendly.
Of course, the only thing I'm worried about is that I'd have problems finding software that we compatiable with the Apple and the Dell.
Thursday, March 08, 2007
So tired.
Okay, I must admit that I've been a blogging machine lately. (As if you couldn't tell from all of the damn advertising all over this website!!)
I'm exhausted and although, I've made a lot of money doing it ... I'm somewhat obsessed with getting every offer.
I keep telling myself - take the offers cause God knows I could wake up tomorrow and this whole blogging for money thing could all be gone!
I'm exhausted and although, I've made a lot of money doing it ... I'm somewhat obsessed with getting every offer.
I keep telling myself - take the offers cause God knows I could wake up tomorrow and this whole blogging for money thing could all be gone!
When the kid gets older...
and maybe when we get another baby we are definately going to make it a priorty to go on vacation. When I was a kid we *never* went on family vacations. I can't tell you if it's because my parents didn't have much money or noone wanted to be around each other for more than two days at a time!
Margot and I have talked about making a trip to Orlando, Florida. Of course, we'd probably fly, rent a car and look for Orlando hotels. OrlandoVacation.com offers some great discounts on vacations in the Orlando and surrounding area and can really help when planning a vacation.
Living up here in New York it's hard to plan a vacation because we have no idea what the area is like - nor do we know what the fun things to do there are!
So, it's nice to know that you can check out one website that has it all!
Margot and I have talked about making a trip to Orlando, Florida. Of course, we'd probably fly, rent a car and look for Orlando hotels. OrlandoVacation.com offers some great discounts on vacations in the Orlando and surrounding area and can really help when planning a vacation.
Living up here in New York it's hard to plan a vacation because we have no idea what the area is like - nor do we know what the fun things to do there are!
So, it's nice to know that you can check out one website that has it all!
TREASURE! TREASURE! FIND THE TREASURE!
Okay, so I've become completely obsessed with "The Backyardigans". I find myself singing the songs constantly and I must admit that I even sing them when Graem is nowhere near me!
Have I absolutely gone over the deep end?
Is there help for people like me?
Have I absolutely gone over the deep end?
Is there help for people like me?
Consulting.
The other day I went to the massage therapist and during the massage we kept talking about her parents and how she was going to try to get them into assisted living and how her father has dementia but he doesn't want to move...
Well, to make a long story short...I gave her tons of free advise and information. At what point do I withold information because this is stuff that I charge people for?
Is that weird?
Well, to make a long story short...I gave her tons of free advise and information. At what point do I withold information because this is stuff that I charge people for?
Is that weird?
I want to go!!!!
TO DISNEY!!!
We've seen tons of commercials on the television lately promoting Disney and each time we think that it's going to be a blast when Graem gets older and we can take her!
We went a few years ago with Margot's Uncle and Aunt and had such a great time! They had tickets to Disney and MGM so fortunately we didn't have to pay for them.
When we go though, I'm sure we can probably get discount Disney Tickets through OrlandoFunTickets. They have great information on the Orlando area including accomodation information and great hints to make your trip to Disney more enjoyable!
Not to mention -- they offer tons of coupons and savings for Disney, restaurants, and other destinations in the Orlando area.
This website could save you tons on your trip to see Mickey and Minnie!
We've seen tons of commercials on the television lately promoting Disney and each time we think that it's going to be a blast when Graem gets older and we can take her!
We went a few years ago with Margot's Uncle and Aunt and had such a great time! They had tickets to Disney and MGM so fortunately we didn't have to pay for them.
When we go though, I'm sure we can probably get discount Disney Tickets through OrlandoFunTickets. They have great information on the Orlando area including accomodation information and great hints to make your trip to Disney more enjoyable!
Not to mention -- they offer tons of coupons and savings for Disney, restaurants, and other destinations in the Orlando area.
This website could save you tons on your trip to see Mickey and Minnie!
Interesting...
Since Graem has been out of the hospital her insurance company called Margot yesterday and even sent a letter to the house.
Of course, we can't figure if they are genuinely concerned or of they're being nosy. It's not like you can fake asthma and pnemonia?!?!
But then again, maybe they just us to be "better" so they don't have to pay hospital premiums at $1,000 per day!
Of course, we can't figure if they are genuinely concerned or of they're being nosy. It's not like you can fake asthma and pnemonia?!?!
But then again, maybe they just us to be "better" so they don't have to pay hospital premiums at $1,000 per day!
Insurance.
I'm just paying for my COBRA insurance so that I can have the infertility benefits. We pay approx. $375/month. The regular healthy NY with both me and Grammy runs about $400!
So, hopefully, once I get pregnant and stay pregnant for 12 weeks or so...I'm switching back to Healthy NY.
So, hopefully, once I get pregnant and stay pregnant for 12 weeks or so...I'm switching back to Healthy NY.
To travel, have money, and homes everywhere!
We really should buy a home in a sunny place!
Obviously, here in Ithaca, NY our relator of choice is Mary Stoe. If we ever wanted to buy a house I'm pretty sure she'd be the person we'd contact.
However, if we wanted to buy a house in sunny Orlando we'd have to look for an Orlando Real Estate Agent!
Property values in Orlando are always hot and it's a very good investment. Margot's dad owns a house in Miami and already the value since he purchased it a few years ago has increased drastically.
Check out Orlando-Buyersagent.com for great information on Real Estate agents in the Orlando, Florida area.
Obviously, here in Ithaca, NY our relator of choice is Mary Stoe. If we ever wanted to buy a house I'm pretty sure she'd be the person we'd contact.
However, if we wanted to buy a house in sunny Orlando we'd have to look for an Orlando Real Estate Agent!
Property values in Orlando are always hot and it's a very good investment. Margot's dad owns a house in Miami and already the value since he purchased it a few years ago has increased drastically.
Check out Orlando-Buyersagent.com for great information on Real Estate agents in the Orlando, Florida area.
We should be getting ready now!
It seems like I have so many things to do and at this point I should be in the shower and we should be out the door in about thirty minutes.
It seems like we're constantly running late and I never can get out of the house when I actually had planned. Which of course, means that I run late to everything!
Maybe, I should just get a personal assistant. Yeah, that'll happen.
It seems like we're constantly running late and I never can get out of the house when I actually had planned. Which of course, means that I run late to everything!
Maybe, I should just get a personal assistant. Yeah, that'll happen.
How do I find time to work?!?!
With Grammy being so active these days it's really been a struggle to keep things together on the homefront, go to appointments, take care of Graem, and then do work!
I've learned to give up on the housework, we've started eating out more, and well -- cartoons have become my best friend.
I'm really going to work harder on organizing my time a little bit better and maybe waking up early to do the blogging.
I don't want to cut in our Grammy and Mama time.
I've learned to give up on the housework, we've started eating out more, and well -- cartoons have become my best friend.
I'm really going to work harder on organizing my time a little bit better and maybe waking up early to do the blogging.
I don't want to cut in our Grammy and Mama time.
Take me away!!
This has already been one hell of a year. We've lost a baby and now Margot's dad's been diagnosed with cancer.
We really need a vacation. I'd love an all inclusive resort offered through Vacation Resort International.
It feels like over the past few months we've been focused so much on getting pregnant and having a baby that we've forgot about being kind to ourselves and just taking a needed break and getting away!
I'd love to go somewhere sunny that has cold drinks and a warm beach and of course daycare for Grammy!
When we went to the Caribbean it was so much fun and we loved the hotel, food, fun, beach, and all the fun water stuff available.
Vacation Resort International offers some great all-inclusive vacations at savings of up to 50% off!
We really need a vacation. I'd love an all inclusive resort offered through Vacation Resort International.
It feels like over the past few months we've been focused so much on getting pregnant and having a baby that we've forgot about being kind to ourselves and just taking a needed break and getting away!
I'd love to go somewhere sunny that has cold drinks and a warm beach and of course daycare for Grammy!
When we went to the Caribbean it was so much fun and we loved the hotel, food, fun, beach, and all the fun water stuff available.
Vacation Resort International offers some great all-inclusive vacations at savings of up to 50% off!
Making the business work...
I met with my friend, Diane, yesterday. She's the one that helped me set up my business through the credit union. She actually decided to stay home with her daughter and start a marketing business.
She actually is going back to work Monday because financially, they just can't make things work.
We talked about how hard it is to have a business and to be a full time mommy. The whole thing about it is hard because the reality is if you want a business to work you really have to bust your ass and if you're not doing that then it's hard to get a new business off of the ground.
The flip side of that is that you don't want to bust your ass because that's why you're staying home with your kid in the first place! To raise them and not have them in daycare.
So, I think trying to have a business part-time is a great idea...but conceptually just doesn't work as well as I had thought.
That's not to say that this summer I won't go back out there and start marketing when Grammy's in daycare.
She actually is going back to work Monday because financially, they just can't make things work.
We talked about how hard it is to have a business and to be a full time mommy. The whole thing about it is hard because the reality is if you want a business to work you really have to bust your ass and if you're not doing that then it's hard to get a new business off of the ground.
The flip side of that is that you don't want to bust your ass because that's why you're staying home with your kid in the first place! To raise them and not have them in daycare.
So, I think trying to have a business part-time is a great idea...but conceptually just doesn't work as well as I had thought.
That's not to say that this summer I won't go back out there and start marketing when Grammy's in daycare.
Back to work Friday?
I think I'm going to try to get a subbing gig Friday. Of course, Wednesday it didn't seem like they had too many openings so I'll just have to see how it goes.
I don't mind subbing at all --- but prefer not to sub Elementary kids again! They don't listen and I feel like the whole time I was there I was telling them to "Please be quiet!"
I don't want Graem to turn into an Elementary kid!
I don't mind subbing at all --- but prefer not to sub Elementary kids again! They don't listen and I feel like the whole time I was there I was telling them to "Please be quiet!"
I don't want Graem to turn into an Elementary kid!
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Show me the silver, baby!
One thing that never loses it’s value is silver coins! Even when our stocks are floundering you can always look to silver, gold, and precious metals to maintain their value.
Monex Deposit Company offers silver and other precious metals for delivery or they will make arrangements to have your metals stored privately and securely at a bank or depository.
I didn’t realize this but Monex Deposit Company (MDC) is an industry leader. They sell silver in two forms: coin or ingot. We all know what the coins look like, but the ignots are pure bullion cast in a convenient size and shape. I can only imagine they look like the blocks that are in most cartoons!
The world demand now exceeds the supply demand for silver - which makes it a pretty smart investment.
Monex Deposit Company offers silver and other precious metals for delivery or they will make arrangements to have your metals stored privately and securely at a bank or depository.
I didn’t realize this but Monex Deposit Company (MDC) is an industry leader. They sell silver in two forms: coin or ingot. We all know what the coins look like, but the ignots are pure bullion cast in a convenient size and shape. I can only imagine they look like the blocks that are in most cartoons!
The world demand now exceeds the supply demand for silver - which makes it a pretty smart investment.
Makin' the big bucks!
I'm constantly looking for ways to make money. One way that I'm able to stay at home with Grammy is to pick up odds and ends jobs and work from home.
One thing that actually peaked my interest is becoming a partner of a reseller program that offers data deposit boxes!
Online Backup Reseller Success is constantly growing!
Data Deposit Box alone has a 25% quarterly growth increase! Since their customers are happy with the product and service offered there is also a 95% retention factor too!
It almost sounds too good to be true but the reality is that when people upload all of their goodies to an online storage space - they're set! People would stay with the service for a long time unless they were dissatisfied!
Of course, we ended up buying an external drive to store all of our items --- but I wish we would have gone through the data deposit box. We would lose everything if there was a fire or something tragic happened to our house.
One thing that actually peaked my interest is becoming a partner of a reseller program that offers data deposit boxes!
Online Backup Reseller Success is constantly growing!
Data Deposit Box alone has a 25% quarterly growth increase! Since their customers are happy with the product and service offered there is also a 95% retention factor too!
It almost sounds too good to be true but the reality is that when people upload all of their goodies to an online storage space - they're set! People would stay with the service for a long time unless they were dissatisfied!
Of course, we ended up buying an external drive to store all of our items --- but I wish we would have gone through the data deposit box. We would lose everything if there was a fire or something tragic happened to our house.
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ME WANTS!
So I'm totally hooked on video games (as if you haven't noticed.) We have a PlayStation 2 and a Nintendo Wii and always try to get the newest and coolest games when they come out.
One game that really caught my eye is Siberia 2!
Check out these awesome graphics:
This game is available only on clickgamer.com and it's the exclusive English version. The sad part about it though is that it's only available on the pocket PC.
This game has been noted as one of the greatest games out there and it's a combination of mystery and adventure. It has a cool story line and it's really for the true gamer to appreciate!
Hmmm, maybe now I can justify getting a pocket PC? I mean I could use it for work too. *smile*
One game that really caught my eye is Siberia 2!
Check out these awesome graphics:
This game is available only on clickgamer.com and it's the exclusive English version. The sad part about it though is that it's only available on the pocket PC.
This game has been noted as one of the greatest games out there and it's a combination of mystery and adventure. It has a cool story line and it's really for the true gamer to appreciate!
Hmmm, maybe now I can justify getting a pocket PC? I mean I could use it for work too. *smile*
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Tuesday, March 06, 2007
I need to get...
a business credit card. I think it would probably make my life a lot easier to have one because not only would I not have to go through all of my purchases come tax time but I could use my statements as the receipts for my purchases.
CardFusion is a great website that has tons of information about credit cards. They also do a great job at educating people on how to choose a credit card that's going to be right for you and your financial situation.
I'm interested in the business card and something that offers rewards. More than likely, I'd pay the card off every month and I have stellar credit.
CardFusion is a great website that has tons of information about credit cards. They also do a great job at educating people on how to choose a credit card that's going to be right for you and your financial situation.
I'm interested in the business card and something that offers rewards. More than likely, I'd pay the card off every month and I have stellar credit.
Helpful information that will guide you...
through the process of Plastic Surgery.
Deciding to go through with a surgery can be a scary ordeal. Especially if you don't know what you're getting into.
When you choose to have Plastic Surgery it's because you are unhappy with the way something looks and would like for it to look better.
Now there's a place where you can get information on plastic surgery. They will walk you through all of the procedures and different types of operations that are available.
Plastic Surgery information is a guide written by professionals that will help you when meeting with your own plastic surgeon. The most important part of the procedure is knowing what you're getting into and being educated and comfortable with your decisions and your doctor's decisions.
The best part of this website is that they have a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section that I found to be very informative.
When having surgery make sure that you know the details, get the facts, and go to a credible doctor who you feel comfortable with. You can never ask too many questions!
Deciding to go through with a surgery can be a scary ordeal. Especially if you don't know what you're getting into.
When you choose to have Plastic Surgery it's because you are unhappy with the way something looks and would like for it to look better.
Now there's a place where you can get information on plastic surgery. They will walk you through all of the procedures and different types of operations that are available.
Plastic Surgery information is a guide written by professionals that will help you when meeting with your own plastic surgeon. The most important part of the procedure is knowing what you're getting into and being educated and comfortable with your decisions and your doctor's decisions.
The best part of this website is that they have a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section that I found to be very informative.
When having surgery make sure that you know the details, get the facts, and go to a credible doctor who you feel comfortable with. You can never ask too many questions!
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Show me the money, baby!!
One of the greatest ways to make money is in retail! CTS Wholesalers is looking for people who want to make money selling sunglasses! You can sell them at carnivals, festivals, online, flea markets, or at the mall.
I’m not a big sunglasses fan. Mainly because I just forget! I forget where I put the sunglasses and then when I have them in a nice safe place I forget to put them on my face!
Margot on the other hand - has the oh-so-fashionable clip-ons. The good thing is over the years she no longer wears her purple croakies!
I must admit - I love the idea of wearing sunglasses and if I actually wore them I’d want to purchase them from Wholesale Sunglasses! They offer a great selection and better yet - great prices!
They also offer clip-ons for people who wear glasses and like the “clip-on” feel! (Margot)
Their wide variety of Wholesale Fashion Sunglasses is amazing and they have great brands that look exactly like the designers like: Gucci, Fendi, Calvin Klein, New Buckle Design, Christian Dior, Armani, Bolle, Coach, Diesel, DKNY, and Versace.
They also offer Wholesale Sports Sunglasses. They offer sunglass look-alikes from brands like: Adidas, Nike, Anarchy and Revo.
At the price they are selling their glasses - I can actually afford to get a couple of pairs and stashing them everywhere. Not to mention, it’s an easy sell. People everywhere wear sunglasses to protect their eyes and with these great shades they sell themselves!
I’m not a big sunglasses fan. Mainly because I just forget! I forget where I put the sunglasses and then when I have them in a nice safe place I forget to put them on my face!
Margot on the other hand - has the oh-so-fashionable clip-ons. The good thing is over the years she no longer wears her purple croakies!
I must admit - I love the idea of wearing sunglasses and if I actually wore them I’d want to purchase them from Wholesale Sunglasses! They offer a great selection and better yet - great prices!
They also offer clip-ons for people who wear glasses and like the “clip-on” feel! (Margot)
Their wide variety of Wholesale Fashion Sunglasses is amazing and they have great brands that look exactly like the designers like: Gucci, Fendi, Calvin Klein, New Buckle Design, Christian Dior, Armani, Bolle, Coach, Diesel, DKNY, and Versace.
They also offer Wholesale Sports Sunglasses. They offer sunglass look-alikes from brands like: Adidas, Nike, Anarchy and Revo.
At the price they are selling their glasses - I can actually afford to get a couple of pairs and stashing them everywhere. Not to mention, it’s an easy sell. People everywhere wear sunglasses to protect their eyes and with these great shades they sell themselves!
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