• 8 Ways College Students Can Save Money!!

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    Along with worrying about classes and the future job that they’re working towards, numerous college students are feeling the stress of a tight budget.  Read on to learn ways that students can save money. Fortunately, there are many solutions to saving money and make budgeting it a bit easier. Here are the top eight. 1. Don’t buy new / look for discounted options: The odds are that after the one course you bought it for, that textbook will never be used again. And in today’s modern age, electronics are nearing the same shelf life. There’s no sense in overspending for something that is shiny and new but will probably be outdated by the end of the semester. Look into borrowing books from previous students, or from the university library. Also, look into buying discounted electronics or seeing if your library allows you to borrow electronics. Many laptops, for instance, can be found in “open box, like new” condition, but the open box knocks down the price quite a bit. Many of the major computer manufacturers like Apple and Dell also offer student discounts. Bottom line – don’t pay full price for your text-books or school electronics. 2. Keep an eye…

  • Well, that was fun………. NOT!

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    Ya know, there are times that I get it into my head that I am a major computer programmer.  I get ready for fun and convince myself that I know my script from my HTML. I figure I can fix css, js, plain text and move this then move that. Close this app, move this widget and edit that plugin. Wellll, we all know what happens when I DO any of that!!  Yup, I break the whole darn thing in one swift click of a button. Thanks to a nice long visit with the folks at GoDaddy for fixing this mess. Then a quick fix from Pretty Darn Cute designs and BOOM I’m workin’ again. I’m done messing around. HONEST!! Have I learned my lesson? Ahhhh probably not. But, I’m leaving it alone for this week! I hope your days have gone better.

  • WORX 20V GT Revolution Trimmer/  Edger/Mini-Mower Father’s Day Giveaway!!

    WORX 20V GT Revolution Trimmer/Edger/Mini-Mower Father’s Day Giveaway   Giveaway Sponsored By:  WORX Tools  Hosted By: Holiday Contest and Sweeps Presents The:   Holiday Contest and Sweeps along with a great group of Dedicated Co-Host’s is pleased to team up with a new giveaway sponsor named “WORX”. Tired of having to pull a ton of yard tools out of the garage to work on your yard and garden during the summer, then wondering if you extension cord is going to be long enough to reach your front and back yards. Well WORX has put a end to all of that endless work with their 20V.  Yard Work CAN be easier.  Features: Patented Command Feed™ Technology automatically extends fresh line, as you need it. Don’t stop. Just press and trim. 3-in-1 Flexibility from precision string trimmer…to powerful in-line wheeled edger…to easy-to-navigate mini mower. A Full Foot Longer than the original WORX GT. Extreme versatility with 7 handle and 6 rotating head positions. Less Downtime with new extra spool holder on board. Plus Free Spools for Life.   Two 20V Power Share Batteries Included so you can always be running and charging How handy would this be to help with the yard…

  • Help Your Kids Learn to Love Swimming!

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    If you’ve got little ones, I’m sure you’re starting to think about what kind of life skills you want them to have, and surely swimming is near the top of the list. Not only should kids learn to love swimming because it’s fun, it’s an essential skill that can be life-saving, but it also gives kids a lot of freedom. They’ll have the opportunity to try out for their high school’s swim team if they want, and so much more than that. They’ll never have the fear of the water when offered a day trip to a beach, or a stay at a hotel with a pool. Swimming gives your kids the gift of confidence in the water – and all the joy that a good splash around can bring. If you want to turn your kids into little water babies, follow these tips and tricks. Bath Time Is Your Ally There’s a way you can guarantee your kids will take to water like a duck way before their first swimming lesson. When you’re bathing your kids, introduce them to the sensation of water in their face and in their ears. They may not enjoy it at first – and…