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Chasing After Payments

In a perfect world, we would provide our services or sell our goods to our customers and clients and they would pay us. It sounds simple and it is the very foundation of a business. However, as many of us know, it does not always work that well. Many of us find ourselves hounding customers and chasing after clients. It is never fun, but often a necessary part of running our own home businesses. When I first started my home business and working on my own—I had two clients who were less-than-professional and just didn’t want to pay me (or … Continue reading →

Rubber Band Man

What’s your favorite hobby? Some people like to garden, jog, or read, while others enjoy collecting things. But, according to news reports, an Oregon man may have taken his love for collecting things to a new level. Steve Milton, doesn’t collect stamps, bugs or ceramic cows, it’s rubber bands that make him go wild. And now his passion for collecting the stretchy material has landed him in the national spotlight. Milton’s latest creation is a 3,300-pound ball comprised of rubber bands. His handiwork measures almost 5 feet tall and takes up half his two-car garage. Though it’s not official, various … Continue reading →

Product Review: Leaf Collectors

Are you raking leaves this weekend? If you have a large yard you may be wishing you had help. If you happen to have an ACE Hardware store in your neck of the woods then help may be just a car drive away. The store is currently featuring products that claim to make leaf collecting a whole lot easier. But, do they work? One store near our home was offering an interactive display that allowed you to “Try Before You Buy.” The two products were affordable and didn’t require gasoline, electricity or help from an extra set of hands. It … Continue reading →

“Hello Sunshine, Goodnight Moonlight”

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“Hello Sunshine, Good Night Moonlight” is a collection of poems each representing a different part of your child’s day. The collection includes poems such as: Waking Up First Day At School The Swing A Bedtime Snack Bedbugs Marching Song Tumbling The New Day All in all the book contains thirty one different poems all of which are illustrated, and have a child specific theme to them. It can be hard to find poetry that appeals to smaller children. While a child may enjoy listening to adult poetry, in many cases it can be difficult for many to understand what the … Continue reading →

Kid’s Theme Room Tips and Ideas

Kids have lots of imagination, so why not create a space that stimulates your youngster’s imagination even more? There are many different theme ideas to choose from or you and your children can come up with original ideas. It helps to get inspiration from popular themes, and there are many collections that provide everything you need to outfit your child’s room. Personally, I think it’s more fun to come up with ideas together, and kids are very creative. Ask your children for their ideas and try to incorporate at least some of them into the design plan. One good way … Continue reading →