• Sunday, June 17, 2007 - Simple Tips for Simple Living ~ # 3
Here are a few special tips that I have already begun to implement ( and a few that I haven't had a chance to quite yet! :-D)
- Old T shirts make great rags for dusting, polishing and general household cleaning.
- To remove crayon marks from wood furniture, rub mayonnaise on them. Let it stand for 10 minutes and then rub with a soft cloth.
- To get rid of houseflies, put a sponge in a saucer and saturate with oil of lavender and place it where the flies can easily get to it.
- To deodorize a microwave, chop half a lemon into 4 pieces. Put them in a small bowl with 1 cup of water and a few whole cloves. Boil for five minutes.
- To clean a microwave, place an uncovered bowl of vinegar in the microwave and cook on high until it comes to a boil. Let the vinegar cool for a moment and then wipe the interior clean with a rag dipped in the vinegar.
- to clean your washing machine (once every 6 months), fill it with boiling hot water, add 2 gallons of vinegar and let it agitate for 8 to 10 minutes. Turn the machine off and let it stand overnight, In the morning, turn the machine and let it run through a complete cycle.
- To remove perspiration stains from clothing, add water to 4 TBS of baking soda to make a thick paste. Rub the paste into the stained area and let sit for an hour. Wash as usual.
- To keep shower doors shiny and clear, use a soft cloth moistened with baby oil or lemon oil.
- Keep a bar of soap on a sponge to prevent it from becoming soggy. You can use the sponge to clean the basin or the tap.
- To avoid re-tying kids shoe laces, wipe them with a wet cloth before you tie them the first time, they will stay tied all day.
- Put a bucket under the gutter spout to catch rain water. Use it to water your houseplants, they will thrive!
- In the spring, scatter pieces of yarn around the shrubs and in the grass, for birds to use in building nests.
- To make candles burn longer and not drip, chill them for 24 hours in the refrigerator before using.
- To get rid of onion or garlic smell from hands, try washing with cold water, rubbing with salt, then rewashing.
- To clean a bar-B-Q grill rack, lay it on the lawn overnight. The dew will combine with the enzymes in the grass to loosen any burned on grease.
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• Sunday, June 17, 2007 - Training Our Daughters to Be Keepers at Home
I just discovered an amazing resource for moms raising daughters! Check out Training Our Daughters to be Keepers At Home
This is a 7 year curriculum for our girls (and I would imagine some moms could learn quite a bit too! I know I will!). I LOVE this idea! It seems to cover any and everything about being a keeper of the home & all that goes with it. It teaches just about all of the homemaking skills some of us remember our moms & grandmoms doing in our childhood. The original curriculum in book format is about $75. but, they now offer it n CD format for about $35!!!! I had to grab it before they change their mind! LOL Here is a synopsis from the website:
"Many of you are already familiar with Ann Ward through her wonderful Learning at Home series. This remarkable curriculum teaches our daughters not only Godly character, but also many of the almost "lost arts" of homemaking.
Each year there are several useful projects to be completed. Includes approximately 601 pages of valuable information your daughter needs to know - and what a joy for you both to work on this together! Uses several resource books such as Sue Gregg`s Eating Better cookbooks... If your daughter is already in high-school-- [she can still benefit from] this book! ...
What it is -- a 7 year program with day-by-day lesson plans.... It is designed for girls 11 to 18, designed to be a blessing for both mom and daughter as information, skills and godly values are passed on from one generation to the next. There is emphasis on acquiring necessary skills and information to live simply and well on one income. Also has complete directions for approx. 19 projects. Courses include: Godly Womanhood, Sewing, Cooking, Caring For the Sick and Injured, Childbearing & Breastfeeding, Caring for Elderly & Comforting Those Who Mourn, Making a House a Home, Family Celebrations, Gardening, Family Finances, Home Management, Braiding Rugs, Making Greeting Cards, Hospitality, Child Development, Child Training, Flower Arranging, Knitting, Crocheting, Embroidery, Cross-Stitch, Basketry, Home Business, Soapmaking & Candlemaking, and Raising Animals! Based on 7 year`s use it is less than 28 cents a week. Another bonus... when your daughter finishes this course, she will have many items she has made to begin her adult life! Almost a dream come true and of course highly recommended!"
I'll post my thoughts as soon as I get it in the mail and I'm able to review! I can't wait!
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• Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - My FREE iPod came today!!!! (see pics)
Yaaay! My Ipod from Wowio.com came today! I am so excited, I can finally listen to my training mp3's in the short amount of time this little guy gives me while he is napping in the days. (you know that time when I am also doing laundry, the dishes, lunch and working!) :-)
So, here are some pics of what I recieved in the mail via fed ex:
 I realize this note can't be seen ~ "Thanks for your support. The WOWIO Team."
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• Friday, June 8, 2007 - Simple Tips for Simple Living ~ #2
"Purge! Purge! Purge!
We simply have too much stuff. Possessions take up space, time, money and emotional energy. And quite often, we are expending these valuable resources on items we haven't used in five years. If an item is beautiful, useful, or loved, keep it. If not, clear the decks. A good rule of thumb is "If you haven't used it in the last 12 months, you probably won't use it in the next 12""
Tips-#2:
Clean your telephone by wiping with rubbing alcohol, but keep the moisture from getting into the holes in the mouthpiece.
Never record a greeting on your answering machine that tells callers you are not at home or are away for a few days. Such messages can unwittingly invite burglars.
Phone Cards make a great, yet simple gift when tucked into a card which says "only a phone call away." While few of us need more dust catchers or clothes, and finding that perfect gift seems impossible, we can all use the support of family and friends. The true gift is not really the phone card ~ it is your willingness to let them know you're ready to listen when they call and enough foresight to make it easy for them, no matter what their circumstances might be.... what better way to let someone know you truly care.
Be connected to your world. Whatever you are doing in this moment, really experience it. Too much of our lives are spent in the "maybes" or "could be's" - so much so that the joys we could experience now are overlooked and lost in the reflections and yearning for the "never were's" in out lives. Living is a verb, a word of action, and not just a periods of sleepwalking between dreams and disappointments. Whatever you do, do it, truly experience it, make it a moment that matters to you so when you look back, you have a treasury of accomplishments savored, and not unhappy regards for lost time and opportunity.
Remember Gods Emergency Phone Numbers:
When in Sorrow ~ call John 14
When friends fail you ~ call Palm 27
If you want to be fruitful ~ call John 15
When you have sinned ~ call Psalm 51
When you worry ~ call Matthew 6:19-34
When you are in danger ~ call Psalm 91
When God seems far away ~ call Psalm 139
When your faith needs stirring ~ call Hebrews 11
When you are lonely and fearful ~ call Psalm 23
When you grow bitter and critical ~ call 1 Cor. 13
When you need a secret to happiness ~ call Col. 3:12-17
When you need understanding of Christianity ~ call 2 Cor. 5:15-19
When you feel down and out ~ call Romans 8:31
When you want peace and rest ~ call Matthew 11:25-30
When the world seems bigger than God ~ call Psalm 90
When you want Christian assurance ~ call Romans 8:1-30
When you leave home for labor or travel ~ call Psalm 121
When your prayers grow narrow or selfish ~ call Psalm 67
When you need a great invention/opportunity ~ call Isaiah 55
When you want courage for a task ~ call Joshua 1
When you want to know how to get along with fellow men ~ call Romans 12
When you think of investment and returns ~call Mark 10
If you are depresses ~ call Psalm 27
When your pocket book is empty ~ call Psalm 37
When you lose confidence in people ~ call 1 Cor. 13
When people seem unkind ~ call John 15:18-27
When discouraged about your work ~ call Psalm 126
When you find the world growing small and yourself great ~ call Psalm 19
Alternate Phone Numbers
for dealing with fear ~ call Psalm 34:7
for security ~ call Psalm 121:3
for assurance ~ call Mark 8:35
for re-assurance ~ call Psalm 145:18
"the bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone." - Harriet Beecher Stowe
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• Thursday, June 7, 2007 - Article - Doctor Taking Care of Small Businesses
Here's an article supporting the future of healthcare ~ Consumer Driven. This is one of the main reasons AmeriplanUSA is on the ball! Seems this Doctor in Texas agrees with the premise:
Doctor taking care of small businesses
Lack of affordable insurance options has tried his patients
By JASON ROBERSON / The Dallas Morning News
April 30, 2007 - Dr. Nelson Simmons, a family doctor in McKinney, is luring new patients with an innovative prototype for delivering medical care to small businesses.
JUAN GARCIA/DMN
Dr. Nelson Simmons hopes his concept will catch on.
Through his company called Personal MD, Dr. Simmons has created his own local network of sorts in Collin County, loosening the health insurance straitjacket that both doctors and small businesses have come to lament. If his success continues, he plans to duplicate the operation throughout North Texas.
A growing list of what now includes 70 small-business owners in Collin County pay him $40 per covered employee every month. In return, their employees receive same-day service from a family doctor, steep discounts from 30 specialists who are friends of Dr. Simmons and membership into Personal Rx, Dr. Simmons' discount pharmacy program.
"Bottom line is we become an inexpensive option of giving employees basic health care access," Dr. Simmons said. "Basically, for less than $500 a year, your employees can at least have a doctor."
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• Thursday, June 7, 2007 - Awesome Family Documents/Financial Resource!
Highlights of the new Suze Orman Ultimate Protection Portfolio
The Portfolio’s translucent blue plastic case with a blinking “find me” feature was specifically designed to protect your essential documents
The Integrated Organizer takes the guess-work out of knowing where you’ve put your most important information: Filing System, Identification and Storage Pockets, Receipt, Tax Preparation Checklist, Emergency Contact Cards.
A ten-book library corresponds to the ten file folders in the Protection Portfolio. Each book includes worksheets, and checklists to ensure that you’re thoroughly prepared for the “what-ifs” of life.
This state-of-the-art program includes audio of Suze literally walking you through each step. You simply have to answer clear cut questions, and then the correct documents are selected. The program has over 50 essential documents including the four must have documents that Suze feels almost everyone should have:
- Will
- Revocable Trust
- Advanced Directive and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
- Financial Power of Attorney
The program includes: Information tailored to the laws and regulations in all 50 states; Financial Calculators; Automatic Internet Updates; Links to key websites to help you manage your financial life; Personal information is safely encrypted on your PC; Multiple Users. The Ultimate Protection Portfolio covers more than just wills and trusts. Over 50 forms and documents are contained in the program. The Ultimate Protection Portfolio is divided into the ten most important financial areas of your life complete with essential forms, web site links, calculators, and worksheets to help you make important financial decisions.
- Credit Cards, Records, and Debt
- Important Personal Documents
- Auto/RV & Boat
- Personal Insurance
- Social Security
- Retirement
- Investments
- Estate Planning
- Taxes
- Home Ownership
If you ever have a question about the Ultimate Protection Portfolio, I’ve included a password, which allows you to access the “protection help” section of www.suzeorman.com.
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• Wednesday, June 6, 2007 - Simple Tips For Simple Living ~ Tip #1
Tip #1
TO FRESHEN THE AIR:
Leave open boxes of baking soda in refrigerators, closets and bathrooms.
Saturate a cotton ball with pure vanilla; place on a saucer in refrigerator or car.
Set out white vinegar in open dishes to destroy odor such as tobacco smoke, fish or paint.
Sprinkle cinnamon on aluminum foil and place it in a hot oven. As the cinnamon heats, it will permeate the house.
Squeeze a few drops of fresh lemon juice into the dust bag of your vacuum cleaner before you start it up.
To deodorize a musty smelling book, put it in a browm paper bag with baking soda and let sit for approximately one week.
To prevent the smell when painting inside your home, add a few drops of vanilla extract to the paint when stirring. this will remove the unpleasant smell but won't affect your color.
Simplicity is the attempt to see clearly - to know what' s important and what matters most. It's taking stock of your life and stripping away the inessential. At the heart of simplicity is the process of self-examination and self-discovery -- deciding what you need to be happy. Simplicity is the age-old search for happiness. It is the art of living fully and being fully alive.
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• Tuesday, June 5, 2007 - Only 1 more to GO!!! FREE Ebooks! FREE IPOD!!!
Yaaayyy, I only have one more to go!!! Thank you so much everyone! Anyone interested in signing up for FREE for a great ebook service? Here is my previous post about Wowio:
Please, please with sugar on top, LOL.. When I tell 10 people about Wowio and they sign up, Wowio will send me a FREE Ipod shuffle! (actually they do this for everyone, not just me.. hehe) Yes, it actually does happen, there are a couple of ladies on one of my chat boards that have already gotten their Ipods. And, rest assured that they do NOT spam, and it is completely free! They simply want to know what your interest are, because that is what the publishers want to know - demographic info... that's all.
Now, about Wowio:
I thought for sure that the Free Ebooks would be like the ones I've seen around the net, but they are actually very nice books, nicely laid out. You can download up to 5 a day and read them on your computer or ipod. My little one loves to see the pages flash through on the computer as I read it to her! I also downloaded some REALLY nice historic actiivity books with crafts included. Have a look at some fo the titles below and please, if you find it in your heart, help me out by clicking on any of the Wowio links in this post or using my email addy - the gabriel network @ gmail. com (without the spaces of course.. :->). I would appreciate it more then you will ever know! :-D
So far I've downloaded :
Great Pioneer Projects
You Can Build Yourself
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• Monday, June 4, 2007 - Only 3 Days Left for Dental Benefits Special!
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• Sunday, June 3, 2007 - Wowio.com, Help Me, Pretty Please! :-)
Ok ladies, 6 down - only 4 to go! Please, please with sugar on top, LOL.. When I tell 10 people about Wowio and they sign up, Wowio will send me a FREE Ipod shuffle! (actually they do this for everyone, not just me.. hehe) Yes, it actually does happen, there are a couple of ladies on one of my chat boards that have already gotten their Ipods. And, rest assured that they do NOT spam, and it is completely free! They simply want to know what your interest are, because that is what the publishers want to know - demographic info... that's all.
Now, about Wowio:
I thought for sure that the Free Ebooks would be like the ones I've seen around the net, but they are actually very nice books, nicely laid out. You can download up to 5 a day and read them on your computer or ipod. My little one loves to see the pages flash through on the computer as I read it to her! I also downloaded some REALLY nice historic actiivity books with crafts included. Have a look at some fo the titles below and please, if you find it in your heart, help me out by clicking on any of the Wowio links in this post or using my email addy - the gabriel network @ gmail. com (without the spaces of course.. :->). I would appreciate it more then you will ever know! :-D
So far I've downloaded :
Great Pioneer Projects
You Can Build Yourself
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• Friday, June 1, 2007 - Living on one income.
I was browsing one of my absolute favorite blog sites - Homeliving Helper , and enjoyed reading the current series on Living on One Income. I thought I would put my opinions here, since they are pretty strong! :-D
I have to say that I ENJOY living on one income. Don't get me wrong, I believe that all that I do counts as income - it counts big time! Oh the money I save my family can probably equal my hubbies income at the end of a year! However, the actual family finances that come in to pay our mortgage and household bills, is the income I am referring to here.
There was a time when I worked full time and brought in a very healthy salery. (really healthy!) :-D But, truth be told, that time cannot compare to where I am right now. I realize that the life I live, being home with my kids, is the life that most moms want to live. No momma wants to leave her baby with someone else to return to work, but it is something that a lot of families feel needs to be done in order to maintain their current standard of living. I think that what most families don't realize is, that they are not doing this for the kids, they are doing it for themselves. I believe a child can have no better schooling then the one they get at home with their loving parent (as long as the parent IS schooling them). I believe that most families would be fine with 2 second hand simple cars, rather then 1 luxury car. I believe that a child is happy in their home, a loving home that is sufficient - they dont need a huge house with bells & whistles. Most kids could care less where their clothes come from, most parents care more (especially about not being seen in a thrift store!). Most families, however are not willing to make these changes in order to make it on one income.
I feel a sense of freedom since being at home. And I think that feeling is WORTH dropping one income. I love being here with my kids, concentrating my efforts on managing my home, keeping it beautiful and well functioning; knowing for sure what my child is learning in "school" (because I'm teaching her!); being a help-meet for my hubbby; and IF I feel like working to bring in something extra, I can (right here at home! hehe).
I miss nothing. My hubbby looks out for me. He makes sure that any financial need any of us has is taken care of, as long as we can honestly afford it. If I want to earn my own for pocket money, or for my own reason, he has no problem with that either. But I do not have the burden (like I used to) of worrying about how much is coming in, and how much needs to go out. Especially now that we live within our means. The peace and contentment far outwiegh the "luxuries" and stuff that used to clutter my home & my mind. I don't miss that stuff, nor do I long for them! I enjoy the peace of the country, watching my daughter play outside, laughing at the funny little chickens we used to have (and will have again one day...), first steps; first words; and the twinkle in my daughters eyes that came with them, the satisfaction of preparing a homemade meal from scratch, and the lovely feeling of coming home or having company over to a clean, cozy "homey" home. Oh, not to mention the absolute feeling of joy in knowing that we are not creating mind-numbing, gut-shattering debt that may one day bring us to tears if our situation should ever suddenly change! ( A pretty common occurance these day.)
It cannot be beat - living on one income. It forces you to see beyond modern day society's definition of success, and to live your own definition - a definition that, for me, is FAR more fulfilling!
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• Friday, June 1, 2007 - Awesome FREE resources!
Here are two awesome resources that I've just been told about. and I love them already! The first is Wowio.Com ! FREE Ebooks! You sign up and can download 5 free ebooks per day. Of course, I know you can find ebooks on the net, but these are really nice looking & nicely laid out. I have downloaded the most adorable kids books from there already, i.e. The Velveteen Rabbit, several Beatrix Potter books and some awesome History craft books (Pioneer Era/ Civil War Era/Ancient Egypt). Check it out and please if you decide to sign up, please use my link so I can get credit for your sign up.
Here's another! If you are more into "Real" hands on books. Then PaperBackSwap.com might be for you! Real Books, free... Do you have books you wouldn't mind getting rid of? There are TONS of books here to swap them for! Check it out!
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• Wednesday, May 30, 2007 - Spanx!
Well, as I watched the view this morning, I got to thinking ~ It is definitely time for me to get some Spanx! With the birth of my absolutely adorable baby boy, I have a bit of "smoothing" to do, I think..hehe.
Like I said, Beautiful baby boy is here, and he is just a delight! Here is a picture of him just shortly after birth. I must admit, he looks so different now! He is so cute, and his big sis just loves him to death!
He was born on April 27th, 9 LB .04 oz. He is a BIG boy! At his 3 week appt. he was a wopping 10 Lbs. But with the amount he nurses, that is to be expected! He has definite personality already, and is very different from his big sister.
So I am back to work! Taking care of my family, managing my home and helping people obtain affordable health benefits and helping others start their own business.
We've started our homeschool routine again, and are adding thematic units and lapbooking to the mix. Fun! We are currently working on doing our first on The Velveteen Rabbit, which is the last book we finished. I've found some good resources, and I'm beginning to post them on our HSLaunch website. Oh, by the way, Homeschool Launch is a great place to have a homeschooling site for free! I've just begun our page, but you can take a peak by clicking here! We are still using Abeka for numbers, phonics and cursive writing and Sonlight for bible, reading & literature. We use our own set of science books that we got from a door to door scholastics guy! And Ebaru for her violin lessons. It's alot of fun and she is VERY glad to be back at it!
My home, I must admit, is in the best condition it has ever been in!!! why? Thank you MOMMA!!!! Yes, my mom was here the week after the birth (I know, I am a lucky buck!) and then she was here again for a few days week 3. Well, let me tell you ~ I have struggled with this house for years, trying to get everything done, everything organized and cleaned. My mom came, and in one day, this house lookied like a bed and breakfast! within the week, it was organized - every closet, drawer, nook and cranny! Unbelievable. So, clearly, my mission - to MAINTAIN with all my might! :-) My hubby thinks I'm a mad woman, the way I appear out of nowhere to clean up a drop of water that has fallen! I am serious and have been truly staying on top of everything as to avoid being beack where I was before she came! All I can say is Thank You Mom! How can I ever repay you!
As for work, How does $1,000 a month for 2 months sound?! or maybe $2500, $5000, $10,000, $30,000 a month for 12 months?! Ameriplan is having an awesome promotion that I am trying my best to win! At our convention in June, there will be a random drawing - 60 people will win $1,000 a month for 12 months. The other amounts are for the grand prize winner ($30,000 a month for 12 months) and the runners up get the lower amounts consecutively. I would LOVE to be the grand prize winner, but any of the others would be great as well! LOL
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• Sunday, March 11, 2007 - Great March Speical!
| Ameriplan is having an awesome March Special! For the month of March, start your business for only $25! You can learn more about ameriplan by clicking here.
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• Friday, March 2, 2007 - So what's Up?
A quick rundown of what has been happening:
BABY #2
I am now 7 months pregnant, with baby boy due on April 21st. My first six months of pregnancy are partially to blame for my absence from my blog. I suffered horrible morning/noon/night sickness, which had me practically bed ridden for the entire time. I couldn't smell anything, couldn't breath, anything would trigger my loss of my last meal! It was terrible. It is so nice to be over that, and once again my home smells like my favorite Creme Brulee scented candles!
The best scented candle in the WORLD!! hehe
Crème Brûlée Jar Candle
10 Oz.
$6.50
It finally started getting better round about the beginning of the 6th month. I can't wait for him to get here (and somehow a have this great desire to have my body back this time! Could be because my stomach is SO huge!) Two weeks early would be great! I am SO much more exhausted then I was with my first. It is amazing how 5 years can change a person. I'm just glad that this is it for me, and that our little family will feel complete.
HOMESTEADING
Sad news! We had to get rid of our chickens. They served us well while we had them ~ the tastiest eggs in the most beautiful hue's of browns, speckled, pinks and greens! It was a true pleasure and a great learning experience! When we move to our little farm, that's one that we'll have under our belts and we plan on having a nice huge flock.
HOMESCHOOLING
Well, like I said, being sick for nearly 6 months put a damper on everything~including school. Luckily we started early and homeschooling provides me with the flexibilty our family needed through this. We did a fundraiser to help with our homeschooling costs and were able to get everything we needed ~ All curriculum materials, her violin and her violin book.
I don't know that I ever posted our school room here, but here is where is all happens:
 
So we have begun again to school and Myah has been really enjoying it. We are using a combination of Abeka (for Math, Phonics, reading & writing), Sonlight reading and read-a-louds and The Violin Book by Ebaru Publishing.
PINKY and the BANE
I'm sure some of you are wondering how Pinky and Bane are doing.
Pinky currently resides with my mom and dad (who said they would never have a pet). We went to Texas for about 2 weeks and Pinky stayed with my folks. When we returned, we just couldn't take her away from them. She is the little piece of joy in their quiet house. She has her own spot on the couch and she calls it home. So, it worked out, because during that time I was so sick anyway, I had a hard time, and hubby had a hard enough time taking care of his dog (Bane) and a very sick ME.. :-)
Bane is fine...
a not so current pic.
a more current pic.
He is a whopping 80 pounds now at 10 months.. and a total nuisance...
Here he is NOT leaving me alone!
more updates to come... momma's getting tired :-) ~ not to mention, the wonderful aroma of freshly roasted peanuts coming from the oven!
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• Thursday, March 1, 2007 - Ameriplan USA & $500 in Home Decor!
It has been so long since I last visited -- so much catching up to do! But before I move on the the warm and fuzzy, let me quickly give a business update since procard international is still on my front page.
Procard did not work for me, there seemed to be no real company behind them, so I continued my search.
 I found Ameriplan USA. I wanted to stay in the health benefit plans business. It is becoming more and more difficult to pay for insurance premiums and there are so many out there who are not currently insured. 70% of americans are un~insured -- either because they cannot afford the premiums or have a pre-existing condition.
Not only is the need for the service out there, but the company is stable, has outstanding support, and is just very well pulled together. The company also pays daily and I like the fact that one effort yields a monthly payment, so I never feel like I am backtracking or starting over. Even if I stop working for a little bit (like recently~I'll explain later :-), I still have a monthly pay check coming in. Check out Ameriplan USA by clicking on the link above. I'm glad I did!
MY $500's in Home Decor
I must share just a little about my side biz with Home and Garden Party. I call this my fin biz! Since I am a homemaker and take it very seriously, I work hard on my goal of bringing my house to the state of "home". The scented candles from HGP help with this tremendously, and being part of the biz is almost a must jsut to support my *habit* LOL. But Honestly, with a kid, hubby and dog, my candles are a must!
So on to my $500 in Home Decor! We recently had the most awesome promotion ~~ for a very short time, with every party over $150, we were able to choose ANYTHING in our catalog for $19.50. I chose the following, and after getting the framed art piece for free, I paid a total of $40 bucks for all 4 pieces. (The pictures SOOO do not do these items justice!) :
Wisteria Gardens
25 3⁄4" x 21 3⁄4"
$77.00
Santa Rosa Scroll Table
35" x 18" x 30"
$150.00
Arboretum Mirror And Wall Plaque Set
24" x 1" x 18" and 24" x 1 1⁄2" x 30" Mirror
$140.00
The colors in the art piece are bright and sharp. The Scroll table has a rich toned wooden top and shares a nice dark antiqued rod iron scrolling with the mirror and wall plaque. They are absolutely beautiful and we can't wait to put them all up!
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• Monday, August 7, 2006 - OH my!
What a long time it has been! I am so sorry for being away for almost a month! Things are getting so crazy (In a good way though!). How is everyone elses life going? Let me know, readers? I would love to hear from you, leave a comment and let me know, ok?
hmm, where to begin! Ok, I know! The most important first! I have watched a movie that has CHANGED my life! Absolutely amazing. I mean really changed my life, by following the steps presented in this movie, things ARE happening and I am so happy & grateful to GOD for bringing this movie into my life. It is my duty to share and make sure EVERYONE knows about this. The movie is The Secret, have you heard of this? You can download it to your computer for $4.95 and watch it whenever you want. Or you can buy the DVD for about 30 bucks. Please do not let this life changing moment pass you, Watch This Movie! I get nothing, but the satisfaction of knowing that others are benefiting like I am from watching this and putting it in place in their life.
So, on to other matters! Our pup, pinky is home sweet home and settling in nicely. She is just adorable! But boy, she is something else! Attitude, strong willed with a temper and a half! WOO HOO! but we can hendle her just fine and she is learning her boundaries. We love her dearly and she seems to just adores us the same! (which is evident by all the wonderful puppy kisses LOL ).
I also mentioned my new business a while back, and had to update a bit. I had a lady contact me about the company, and had to explain that I opted not to continue with the company. (reliability issue for me). I was introduced to a similar company that also sold health benefits, Ameriplan USA, and am loving it! Much more reliable, trusted, real people (tons of them), real earners (big ones), and great vision, dental, prescription, chiropractic and medical coverage. The coverage is super affordable ($19.95 Dental, $59.95 Medical for a whole household, with individual available too). Low start up - $50. I think I've given the full, honest disclosure :-) . So if you are looking for something, check it out, it is awesome. You can check the site above for a free 1 yr prescription discount card, or you can check it out here.
So we will be starting school in the next month and a half about. We will be using Sonlight, Math u See and Saxon Phonics this year. We are very excited! Math U see seems like an excellent program, I really enjoy the style of introducing the concepts. If anyone has used this, I would love to hear what you thought of it!?
The chickens are all big girls and boys now.. but still not big enough for eggs. (maybe another month or s I think... 5-6 months old?).. But they are great to have around, a lot of fun to watch. We even spotted the new neighbors feeding them today, hehe!
Until later!
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• Monday, July 10, 2006 - Books, sewing & puppy patience.
Well, I am officially wireless web-less for sometime, while we make the change to Hughes net. So for now, I am having to use hubby’s laptop until we are all connected. (for shame, I say, it’s a pc L) We figured out that even paying for HughesNet, we’d still be saving every month, by getting rid of Bellsouth phone service (since we don’t need it) and Bellsouth DSL. So, we’re taking the plunge! If push comes to shove and the need for phone service overwhelms us, we’ll look at Vonage or some other ‘more-friendly-than-Bellsouth’ alternative.
So being off line has been a bit difficult, but the withdrawal has been bearable. I am glad to say that I have been able to catch up on my reading (due in part to my DH’s visiting older daughter bringing the whole “summer break” aura with her). I started with a book called Consider Lily by Dayton and Vanderbilt – Excellent book!
I couldn’t believe it was Christian fiction when I picked it up, and I’m so glad I found it! So after reading such a marvelous find, I decided I would try my intellect at another Christian fiction and decided on A Girls Best Friend by Billerbeck.
UGH! I have to say, that after re-reading the 3rd page of chapter 1 for the sixth time, it became apparent that this book wasn’t enough to keep my attention. Just not enough – not sure what not enough of, just not for me, I guess.
I called Borders and asked it they’d be so kind as to take it back and they said yes. Yeah! I traded it in for Dayton and Vanderbilt’s first book – Emily Ever After, and once again, dear readers, I am in fiction heaven. (seems you can steal a peak at amazon :~) I wish this fabulous team wrote more, as I’m not sure what I’ll move on to once I’m done with this one.
Other than that, everything on this end is looking on the up and up! I am getting my insurance license, as I continue my small PR practice. And once I begin earning what we need, I think some house cleaning help is in order. So that’ll be a part of the budget. Playing FT - mommy, FT - teacher, FT - cook, FT - farmer, PT - PR consultant, PT - Insurance saleswoman, FT - wife AND FT - house –cleaner, is just not going to cut it! So, at the very least, cutting the house cleaner part to PT should be a help. LOL I would so much rather X the work and focus on the home, but unfortunately I’ve got to take on the extra work, there are just too many things happening at the end of the summer, and financially we must be ready. So, in faith, we believe that if we take the first step, and put forth our best efforts at due diligence, our LORD will take care of the rest.
In other news :-),Home and Garden Party now has free shipping, we still have 3 weeks 'till puppy pick-up and my step-daughter, my daughter and I are learning to sew a quilt for under-privileged kids at a free sewing class at church! It's very exciting!
Until again comes..
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• Thursday, June 29, 2006 - Pinky's Eyes Are Open!
Hi all! Our dear pinky has opened her eyes (actually a few weeks ago). She is a beauty, just adorable. My breeder, Jan from Diamond W said that Pinky is an active, walking, playing, happy baby! Unfortunately, we still have another 4 weeks before we can drive up to Arkansas to get her :-( . ahh well.. patience is a virtue! Take a look at this cutey yourself:
 
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• Thursday, June 29, 2006 - Is Working from Home Impossible!
Honestly, I get so sick of clicking on these "WORK FROM HOME!" websites and getting drawn into this never ending auto-email process. Or signing up for some "FREE" opportunity that requires an investment later. It seemed impossible, and I was very close to pulling my hear out, feeling like a desperate, depressed, overwhelmed mom. (As many of you know :-D)I think I have finally found a Work at home thingy that will work for me.. See I don't need to leave home very often, I have homeschooling to do! Parties don't work for me, my family and friends are sick of me selling them stuff, and I have no more money to invest for "Start up". The following is an article that I thought speaks well for me and my situation. So, if you're looking for a way to earn honest income from home with the same criteria, please read the following article by Kelly Land of MoneyMakingMommy.com: "I get questions regarding Procard International every day. And that's ok with me! I've been researching work at home since 1992, so I've seen alot of what is out there. The good, the bad and the down right scammy!I've tried direct sales. Many of them fabulous companies. They just weren't for me. I don't like "sales' per say. The type that requires alot of home parties and talking on the phone. I did it....tried it --loved the products (and some I still buy), it just didn't suit my lifestyle or my personality.That's where Procard's Referral Rewards Program differs for me.I do not make phone calls. EVER. Unless the person really, really HAS to talk on the phone -- I request email communication only. I do this for several reasons. But mainly I do it because I have kids right here with me. My 4 year old alone makes it hard to talk on the phone. Nothing is more frustrating than trying to be professional on the phone when you have a child begging for crayons, juice, legos --whatever in the background.
Procard International Offers Other ProgramsAs I stated, I do Procard's Referral Rewards Program. They offer higher earning programs (Marketing Associate) that do require some phone time if you wish to go that route. They provide long distnace and leads for you as a Marketing Associate. The opportunities are endless. It's what suits you and your family life. Referral Rewards was just "right" for the way my family functions, and the way my personality is.For me, offering benefits that people can actually use and need helped me in my decision to work as an independent Rep for Procard.I speak with many people every day that are looking for work at home. Many of them have NO medical benefits whatsoever. That's scary and I can sympathize.Although Procard isn't insurance, it does offer valuable discounts.A savings of up to 50% at over one million professional providers including Physicians, Dentists, Pharmacies, Vision Centers, Restaurants, Hotels, and thousands of local businesses. Because almost everyone I know needs and uses these services, it's not hard to introduce them to what Procard has to offer.You can save up to 50% for yourself and your family, which is the way I did it. You can too! How? By enrolling yourself during the sign up. You receive up to 50% on dental, vision, prescriptions and physician expenses! I've used my card in conjunction with my husband's prescription card too! You can check and see who accepts Procard's benefits in your area by easily, it's just a click away. Just click on "Procard International Providers."
Procard IS a JobI do work each and every day on my Procard business. I receive emails daily from those wanting more info or those just needing support. You cannot simply sign up and then just sit there! I wouldn't even want to enroll you if you had no ambition to work! This is a job, like any other -- only you get to work at home and have that flexibility. Is that what you want?If Procard sounds interesting -- I've provided more info online at the following link. Procard Information"
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