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Welcome To The Weekend Blog Hop

noreply@blogger.com (Nekky) — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:57:00 +0000

Welcome to the Weekend Blog Hop where you can link up your favorite post of the week. Thank you for joining us and linking up. We are happy you are here and hope you will always come around. We have had a great week and now it's time for us to increase our followers by Blog Hopping all through the Weekend. Come and make new friends and find some interesting blogs to follow. You are free to link up to 3 different post or just your main blog. Happy Hopping.

Please only family friendly blogs only!!!

The rules of the blog hop are:-

1.) Follow clairejustineoxox in number 1 spot on Google friends connect.

2.) Follow Reflexions in number 2 spot the co-host on Google friends connect.

3.) Visit and read some great blogs and follow ones you like.

If you are a new follower please leave a comment so we can follow you back....

Have a great weekend...

Thank you for joining in .....

Thankful Thursday

noreply@blogger.com (Nekky) — Thu, 23 May 2013 08:20:00 +0000

It's Thursday and I'm joining a lot of other bloggers to share a post on what I'm thankful for. It's a way of saying "Thank You God" for all he has been doing in my life and for my family. This will be a weekly post and I would like my readers to comment and let us know what they are also thankful for.

I'm thankful that my husband has been safe and sound while touring some countries in Africa. We miss him so much and we are looking forward to his coming back.

I'm thankful for life, good health and good people that we are surrounded with. Our friends have always been there for us and some times, I don't even remember that we live very far away from home.

I'm also thankful that after some years, I have the motivation to go back to school to do an advanced level German Language. I've been dreading it but I know it will be good for my career.

Early in the glow of morning light
As I softly wake upon the dawn
My heart cries out in thankfullness
To greet another dawn

I thank the Lord for sundrenched skies
For dreams upon a starry night
For flowers blooming in the garden
For rays of sparkling light

I revel in the captivation
Of every day delights
That make me sing through every season
With the joy our Father brings

For summer's warmth and cooling breeze
For striking color of the fall
For winter's cozy fires
And the birth of spring's new call

For the thankfulness we feel
Before the hope of Christmas comes
To celebrate the greatness of our Savior
And His everlasting love.

Pipe Cleaners and A Colander to Keep Them Busy on A Rainy Day

noreply@blogger.com (Nekky) — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:11:00 +0000

Source: Pinterest

It's been a rainy week over here and I keep asking : Where Is The Sun?. In times like this when we don't have to go out a lot, I simply search for interesting crafts to do with my kids and I found this one on Pinterest (for younger kids). I think it so cute.

Welcome To The Weekend Blog Hop

noreply@blogger.com (Nekky) — Fri, 10 May 2013 07:19:00 +0000

Please only family friendly blogs only!!!

The rules of the blog hop are:-

1.) Follow clairejustineoxox in number 1 spot on Google friends connect.

2.) Follow Reflexions in number 2 spot the co-host on Google friends connect.

3.) Visit and read some great blogs and follow ones you like.

If you are a new follower please leave a comment so we can follow you back....

Have a great weekend...

Thank you for joining in .....

When He Gives, He Gives Us More and Beyond Our Expectations

noreply@blogger.com (Nekky) — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:43:00 +0000

What I Read Today;

A boy went to a shop with his mother.

The shop keeper looked at the small cute child and showed him a bottle with sweets and said ‘Dear Child..you can take the sweets…
But the child didn’t take.

The shop keeper was surprised.. such a child he is and why is he not taking the sweets from the bottle. Again he said take the sweets…
Now the mother also heard that and said.. take the sweets dear..
Yet he didn’t take…

The shopkeeper seeing the child not taking the sweets… he himself took the sweets and gave to the child. The child was happy to get two hands full of sweets.

While returning home the Mother asked the child…
Why didn’t you take the sweets, when the shop keeper told you to take?…
Can you guess the response:

Child replies… Mom! my hands are very small and if i take the sweets i can only take few.. but now you see when uncle gave with his big hands…. how many more sweets I got!

When we take we may get little but when God gives… HE gives us more beyond our expectations… more than what we can hold..!!

MAY FOOD FUN

noreply@blogger.com (Nekky) — Sun, 05 May 2013 18:38:00 +0000

May 5 - Cinco de Mayo: Celebrate the fifth of May with the delicious tastes of Mexico. Learn more about Mexican cuisine in our Mexico World Series article. Introduce your baby to Mexican flavors with Mexi-Veggie Chile Stew, make Empanadas with your toddler, or cook up a Cinco de Mayo dinner fiesta!

May 3 - 9 - National Herb Week: Trade in the saltshaker for herbs this week. A pinch of fresh herbs adds flavor to everything from a simple pasta to a fancy roast. If you have a little baby and want to begin introducing some awesome flavors, check out our article on Baby-Friendly Herbs, Spices and Natural Flavors. Certain herbs are known for the flavors they give to international cuisines. Read Cooking with Herbs to learn how you can create a dish to delight your family's taste buds.

You can also celebrate National Herb Week by growing some herbs. They are very easy to grow, and do well in the garden or in containers (indoor or outdoor). With a small investment of potting soil, and seeds or starter plants, you can be snipping fresh herbs all year long!

May 12 - Mother's Day: Thinking about a Mother's Day breakfast in bed? Start dropping hints now! Feel free to share this link to our Free Healthy Breakfast Tip Sheet with the aspiring chefs and kitchen helpers in your life. They'll be thrilled to read how easy it can be to serve up a healthy breakfast to the Mom in their life. Relax and enjoy your Mother's Day.

May 27 - Memorial Day: Memorial Day started after the Civil War as a holiday to remember those men and women who served in the Armed Forces. Over the years, it has become a major family-oriented holiday and the unofficial start of summer. Get your family together, fire up the grill and celebrate Memorial Day and National BBQ Month with a backyard family party. Check out our Kabob Fun article for kid friendly meals on a stick or try a Brazilian inspired BBQ of Churrasco with Fresh Salsa.

At Fresh Baby, we want to remember America's fallen heroes and thank all of the great people who bravely serve our country to protect our freedoms.

May is National Salad Month: Salads and summer go together! They're a favorite side dish or starter for many families. To learn more about the variety of greens available at local markets, read Healthy Eating: Salad Greens. Get creative and turn a salad into a complete meal by adding seasonal fruits & vegetables, and a protein such as beans, nuts or grilled chicken. We'll be sharing great salad and salad dressing recipes throughout the month on our Peas & Carrots Blog.

The freshest picks of the season include Apricots, Asparagus, Cabbage, Collard Greens, Green Beans, Honeydew Melon, Lettuce, Mangos, Mushrooms, Onions, Leeks, Peas, Pineapple, Rhubarb, Spinach, and Strawberries. Speaking of strawberries - it's National Strawberry Month!

Strawberries are ripe for the picking in many parts of the country, so now is the time to enjoy the local harvest. This succulent, heart shaped first fruit of spring is a favorite with kids of all ages. Learn more about the delicious, nutritious strawberry in the Healthy Eating: Strawberries article. And be sure to enjoy a Strawberry Smoothie or Sweetheart Parfait at least once this month!

Welcome To The Weekend Blog Hop

noreply@blogger.com (Nekky) — Fri, 03 May 2013 09:47:00 +0000

Please only family friendly blogs only!!!

The rules of the blog hop are:-

1.) Follow clairejustineoxox in number 1 spot on Google friends connect.

2.) Follow Reflexions in number 2 spot the co-host on Google friends connect.

3.) Visit and read some great blogs and follow ones you like.

If you are a new follower please leave a comment so we can follow you back....

Have a great weekend...

Thank you for joining in .....

What I read Today....

noreply@blogger.com (Nekky) — Wed, 01 May 2013 11:16:00 +0000

She Is The One Who Will Open The Door For Me!

It’s been said, on the first day of their marriage, wife and husband decided and agreed not to open the door for anyone!

On that day first, husband’s parents came to see them, they were behind the door. Husband and the wife looked at each other, husband wanted to open the door, but since they had an agreement he did not open the door, so his parents left.

After a while the same day , wife’s parents came , wife and the husband looked at each other and even though they had an agreement , wife with tears on her eyes whispered , I can’t do this to my parents , and she opened the door.
Husband did not say anything, years passed and they had three boys and the forth child was a girl. The father, planned a very big party for the new born baby girl, and he invited everyone over.

Later that night his wife asked him what was the reason for such a big celebration for this baby while we did not do it for the others! The Husband simply replied, “Because she is the one who will open the door for me!”

-unknown

Thanking God For My Friends

noreply@blogger.com (Nekky) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:42:00 +0000

FRIENDS ON THE NET

Thanking God for my friend

Each day I'm
thanking God for you
You've been kind,
understanding
and thoughtful..

It surely is a blessing
to have you in my life,
So, I'd really like
to say "thank you" for
accepting me like I am.

I'm so glad we have Jesus
in our hearts..
You're a precious friend
I'll love forever

~**~

Numbers 6:24-26 (KJV)
The Lord bless thee, and keep thee:
The Lord make his face shine upon thee,
and be gracious unto thee:
The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee,
and give thee peace.
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HAPPY EARTH DAY

noreply@blogger.com (Nekky) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:41:00 +0000

[1] Senator Gaylord Nelson is the founder of Earth Day.

[2] Earth Day first began on April 22, 1970.

[3] In 1971, Public opinion polls showed
25 percent of U.S. Citizens declared
that protecting the environment
was an important issue.

[4] By 1990, 200 million men and women
celebrated Earth Day world wide.

[5] In 2010, it was estimated that more
than 1 billion people around the world
Celebrated Earth Day.

[6] Earth Day's 43rd. anniversary is 2013.

Earth Day's 43rd. anniversary is 2013

~**~

Psalm 104:10-30
10 He makes springs pour water into the ravines;
it flows between the mountains.

11 They give water to all the beasts of the field;
the wild donkeys quench their thirst.

12 The birds of the sky nest by the waters;
they sing among the branches.

13 He waters the mountains from his upper chambers;
the land is satisfied by the fruit of his work.

14 He makes grass grow for the cattle,
and plants for people to cultivate
bringing forth food from the earth:

15 wine that gladdens human hearts,
oil to make their faces shine,
and bread that sustains their hearts.

16 The trees of the Lord are well watered,
the cedars of Lebanon that he planted.

17 There the birds make their nests;

the stork has its home in the junipers.

18 The high mountains belong to the wild goats;
the crags are a refuge for the hyrax.

19 He made the moon to mark the seasons,
and the sun knows when to go down.

20 You bring darkness, it becomes night,
and all the beasts of the forest prowl.

21 The lions roar for their prey
and seek their food from God.

22 The sun rises, and they steal away;
they return and lie down in their dens.

23 Then people go out to their work,
to their labor until evening.

24 How many are your works, Lord!
In wisdom you made them all;

the earth is full of your creatures.

25 There is the sea, vast and spacious,
teeming with creatures beyond number
living things both large and small.

26 There the ships go to and fro,
and Leviathan, which you formed to frolic there.

27 All creatures look to you
to give them their food at the proper time.

28 When you give it to them,
they gather it up;
when you open your hand,
they are satisfied with good things.

29 When you hide your face,
they are terrified;
when you take away their breath,
they die and return to the dust.

30 When you send your Spirit,
they are created,
and you renew the face of the ground.

~**~

May the Lord lavish you with
His graces as you live for Him!

Welcome To The Weekend Blog Hop

noreply@blogger.com (Nekky) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:02:00 +0000

Please only family friendly blogs only!!!

The rules of the blog hop are:-

1.) Follow clairejustineoxox in number 1 spot on Google friends connect.

2.) Follow Reflexions in number 2 spot the co-host on Google friends connect.

3.) Visit and read some great blogs and follow ones you like.

If you are a new follower please leave a comment so we can follow you back....

Have a great weekend...

Thank you for joining in .....

Boston Tragedy

noreply@blogger.com (Nekky) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:32:00 +0000

Hello everyone! Today, I'm joining in prayers for those who lost their precious loved ones and for everyone that has been injured in the Boston Tragedy.
In a time like this, all I can do is to mourn with those who are mourning. I pray that God will be with you through this difficult time and always.

Heavy are our hearts,
How they ache you,
Wanting to believe
This tragedy not to be true.

Please know in our prayers
You are, you will be,
Each and every victim,
And every family.

Cheerful were the cries
As runners ran the race,
Yet who would know the terror
All would soon face?

May the tears we shed
And the many prayers we raise
Bring comfort to you
As gentle sunrays.

May God’s eternal arms
Wrap you with His peace
As the horror of the day
Your soul does release.

In God’s eternal heart
Please find peace and rest,
Knowing He works all things,
Even this, for best.

Those who planned this,
For you we also pray
That you may repent
And follow God’s way.

Yes, many prayers we lift,
Many tears we now shed
For those we lost,
For those who bled.

Lord, help us now,
Help us to see Your love,
Let us embrace Your mercy
Streaming from above.

Heal Boston’s wounds,
Restore her sweet joy,
Remove fear from all:
Man, woman, girl, boy.

For a race we run
One leading to eternal treasure,
And in Your presence
We find peace without measure.

You are our only hope,
Our portion for eternity,
So please bless every victim
And every family.

Yes, heavy are our hearts,
And we lift them to You,
Please heal Boston and her people
With Your love true.

Caroline Gavin ©April 2013
Purposeful Pathway

~**~

Brow Power - The celebrity Eyebrows

noreply@blogger.com (Nekky) — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:43:00 +0000

The current Celebrity-Trend is a real Eye-Catcher!!! The Smokey-eyes has gotten a rival from above. Instead of a thick flourishing eyelashes, they now go for a beautifully trimmed eyebrows. The question is which of these Star's eyebrow perfectly fits? Which one represents your current brows and which eyebrow do you wish to have?

1. The Modern Audrey

Miranda Kerr Getty Images

Natalie Portman Getty Images

2.The Hollywood Curve

Angelina Jolie Getty Images

Megan Fox Getty Images

3. The Natural Wonder

Jennifer Aniston Getty Images

Gwyneth Paltrow Getty Images

4. Skinny

Michelle Williams Getty Images

Mischa Barton Getty Images

5. The British Brow

Lily Collins Getty Images

Cara Delvingne Getty Images

APRIL FOOD FUN

noreply@blogger.com (Nekky) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 08:44:00 +0000

National Fresh Celery Month: Crunch through tax day (April 15) and the entire month of April with Celery. Dip it, load it, slice it or dice it, this vitamin C packed gem is a low fat, high fiber must have in your fridge. Fill the u-shaped veggie with cheese or peanut butter for fun and healthy after-school snack. Learn more about celery and serve up Pork Chow Mein for a celery celebration.

April 22 - Earth Day: We make New Year's resolutions every year, right? So why not make an Earth Day Resolution? Do your part to preserve our planet by resolving to buy locally grown foods. Locally grown food has three amazing qualities:

It tastes better.

It helps the local economy.

It helps the planet (think no diesel fuel used to ship food in from far away).

The zip code-based search on Local Harvest's web site makes it simple to find a farmer's market in your area. We'll also be covering more about buying locally grown foods in our Earth Day Blog Post on April 22. Don't miss it!

National Soy Foods Month: April is National Soy Foods Month. Soybeans are grown in over 30 states in the United States and sold in grocery stores as soymilk, soy cheese, tofu, edamame, and energy bars.

Like meat, soybeans contain the amino acid that is needed to create a complete protein so they are a great option for Meatless Monday Meals. Learn more about including versatile, protein rich soy on your menus by reading about Tofu.

National Garden Month: The motto of the National Gardeners Association is "When You Garden, You Grow". Taking care of plants can most certainly provide an opportunity to learn, relax, ponder life, and exercise all at the same time. When you involve kids, you help them learn skills that last a lifetime. If you are ready to start your own backyard garden, read this blog post Planting a Kid-Friendly Garden for tips to get started. Look for another Peas & Carrots blog post later this month about Gardening Fun.

The Freshest Produce in April Includes: Apricots, Bananas, Broccoli, Cabbage, Green Beans, Honeydew Melon, Lettuce, Mangos, Mushrooms, Onions and Leeks, Peas, Pineapple, Rhubarb, Spinach and Strawberries.

For more information on healthy eating for your family, subscribe to Fresh Baby

With Chevy on the Romantic Road in Germany

noreply@blogger.com (Nekky) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:50:00 +0000

I like going on road trips and I don't mind if they are long or short as long as I have a comfy ride. I have travelled to many cities and countries and my best part is always when I'm cruising on the road. Now that I have kids, there is nothing I consider as travelling with a very sound and comfortable vehicle like the ones you can find at www.chevyequinoxwheelingil.com . Even when we travel with flights, we are sure to hire a family vehicle that will make us feel really at home. One of the things I like as an expatriate woman is that through my travelling to many countries, I meet so many nice people, learn different cultures, learn new languages and of-course, taking long road trips. We enjoy cruising together on the high way to see the country well. Road trips are great and they are even better when in Europe. Instead of munching on fast foods on the road, you nibble on some local delicacies.

My best road trip was the first time I travelled through the Romantic Road in Germany and that was also the first time I drove one of Chevy cars. It was an adventure I would never forget. It took a while to develop an itinerary and despite it being a little too tight, I thought we did pretty well. Driving on German "autobahn" with a sophisticated vehicle was just nothing less than perfect. We didn't want to use organised trip along the route because part of the charm is that we stopped when and where we wanted to. We stopped at almost every cathedral and sat down in most. It gave our feet a break and allowed us to take it all in. Part of the joy of having ones own car is the ability to make your own schedule and to make diversions off the recommended route to sites that interest you. Obviously, car hire is available from airports and cities and towns along the way for those arriving by plane and that was why we decided to rent a car. Plenty of other visitors come to the Romantic Road from other parts of Europe with their own vehicle too. Like I said, road trips are great. If haven't been on one, you need to give it a try.

This is a sponsored post however, all the points and views are my own.

Welcome To The Weekend Blog Hop

noreply@blogger.com (Nekky) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:00:00 +0000

Please only family friendly blogs only!!!

The rules of the blog hop are:-

1.) Follow clairejustineoxox in number 1 spot on Google friends connect.

2.) Follow Reflexions in number 2 spot the co-host on Google friends connect.

3.) Visit and read some great blogs and follow ones you like.

If you are a new follower please leave a comment so we can follow you back....

Have a great weekend...

Thank you for joining in .....

Custom Lanyards Are Just Cool For Promoting Businesses

noreply@blogger.com (Nekky) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:26:00 +0000

As a business owner, I'm always looking out for cool advertising ideas to promote our business. Giving out some custom made promotional items is such a great way to do that, all you need is just to get creative. We have used a lot of advertising freebies for our small scale business and we don't have any regrets in investing in them. Over the time, I have found out that some promotional products bring better results than the others. A typical example are the well known custom lanyards. I call these products (custom lanyards) "go getters". It is amazing how good these items are. I found out that I was quick to notice anybody wearing this ( and they come in different nice and eye-catchy colours) and my brain automatically memorizes the company's name or any other information they have on it. After some time, I started thinking of customizing my own lanyards to get our brand name out there and we did.

Business owners are always looking for different ways to advertise their businesses or products and for the fact that there are thousands of promotional products out there in the market, you will agree with me that choosing what to use is not an easy task. When choosing promotional branding products, you need to put a lot of things into consideration. For our business, we considered using things that any body can use irrespective of their gender or age. We also considered what people would always want to use so that it can be seen by other people. We didn't want something that would just lay around somewhere and will not be noticed.

For our lanyard, we chose some nice bright colours and our business name and website was woven on them. Just after then, we attended a Trade-Fair and we decided to share/give out only our customized lanyards to people, customers/clients and they all liked them because they are just perfect for keeping track of keys name tags and I also gave out to our family and friends. I'm always wearing them around and even our kids are very proud to wear them to school and their friends think they are cool. When people walk up to me from time to time to chat and get more information about my business, I know that the lanyard hanging around my neck is doing a super job.

This is a sponsored post however, all the points and views are my own.

Having a Dedicated Server For Your Business is The Way to Go

noreply@blogger.com (Nekky) — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:34:00 +0000

So many business people (especially small scale) are still doubting the fact that dedicated server is just good for their businesses. This is one of the topics I don't like arguing much about because as they say - "seeing is believing", you need to try this out so that you will understand how good it is. Well from my experience so far, I have come to understand that a dedicated server means that your server is dedicated only to you and that you have a complete control over it. This single web server within a computer network will be used only for you as a customer. You don't share it with anybody.
When we started our small business at home, we found out that we would be doing a lot on the internet. We use internet for practically almost everything we do and when we were trying to beat time, we notice that our system was always getting slower. There is nothing that could drive me nuts like a slow internet system that would not agree to work with me. Because I'm a mother, I try to set time for my business and I like finishing what I've mapped out for myself to do before my kids come back from school so that I would also have time for them. With our then shared-server, everything was so slow and I hardly finish whatever I was supposed to do. I didn't know what the problem was until we got a professional who advised us to go for a dedicated server. We were sceptical because we hadn't heard this from any other person before. I even asked some friends about it and they didn't encourage us to go for it. After another month of working frustration, we decided to give it a try since we didn't our growing business and family life to suffer.

Since we started using dedicated server, I was asking my husband why it took us so much time to take the decision. I have to tell you that it has so many advantages that come with it. Can you imagine sharing the same telephone line and number with your neighbour? Can you imagine not having your privacy even when you have some top secrets you want to discuss and you are always afraid that your neighbour might hear everything from the other end? That is exactly how it is with using a shared server. I think business is business and should be treated as such. There are some extra steps or things you need to do for the benefit of your business and you won't regret them at the end of the day.

This is a sponsored post however, all the points and views are my own.

Plumber Job - A Job To Appreciate

noreply@blogger.com (Nekky) — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:02:00 +0000

I like doing a lot of things around the house. Sometimes I try to fix things by myself instead of running out to get a handy-man. My husband help out with so many things at home too but he is not handy at all. When some things need to be fixed, I try to give it a go by trying to see if it's what I could do before calling the professionals. Our friends are always amazed how I get some things done and this has really helped our family finance because we don't give out a lot. I have tried my hands on so many things and I'm most thankful to my dad from whom I got much experience in doing plumber job. Plumber jobs are one of the jobs that no one should underestimate. If you have found yourself in a situation that you urgently needed the service of a plumber, you would understand what I am talking about. If you have witnessed a scene where a frozen pipe busted, and a plumber was there to save the situation, you would agree with me that they are like life savers. My dad was the most sort after back then in out neighbourhood not just because of his job but because of the passion with which he did it.
Several years ago, when we bought our house we needed to renovate a lot of things, although we got the services of professionals but the little experience I have was an added advantage for us. I tried to work together with them and I asked a lot of questions, they explained so many things to me. They were nice and patience. I'm not saying that I'm that good but there are some basic things I can do. I learnt a lot from my my father because I was always helping him when I was younger. I was always there when he was fixing things at home (I could help him hold or measure out things ) I knew all the tools he was using. I still remember those days, though we don't say much to each other when he is working (fixing things) but I felt we connected a lot. We shared a lot of eye contacts and smiles. Several times, he would even ask me to go with him when he was working for family friends. Because I was always with him, I learned a lot of things without knowing it. Today, I would say that I'm reaping the results.

When I talk about frozen pipes with friends, here are some basic things I tell them to do in case their pipes freeze or burst and that's what I also want to share with you.

1. The very first thing to do is to turn off the water at the mains.

2. A frozen or burst pipe presents an immediate problem but looking for specialists in diagnosing and fixing the problem is your best option.

3. If the water has burst and you are wet, stay out of electrics around the pipe. If it has not burst, try to protect any electric around the pipe.

Though things like this don't happen very often but if they do, you would be thankful that you know what to do instead of being confused.

This is a sponsored post however, all the points and views are my own.

Welcome To The Weekend Blog Hop

noreply@blogger.com (Nekky) — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:46:00 +0000

Please only family friendly blogs only!!!

The rules of the blog hop are:-

1.) Follow clairejustineoxox in number 1 spot on Google friends connect.

2.) Follow Reflexions in number 2 spot the co-host on Google friends connect.

3.) Visit and read some great blogs and follow ones you like.

If you are a new follower please leave a comment so we can follow you back....

Have a great weekend...

Thank you for joining in .....

Are You Using Internet Marketing For Your Business?

noreply@blogger.com (Nekky) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:43:00 +0000

The internet is very dynamic and vast market. There has been an exceptional growth in the online market place. With the alarming increase of the internet over the last decade, internet marketing has become one of the extremely most popular methods of advertising strategies by business people. If you try internet marketing with orangeSoda.com, your business can be found by millions of people simply by applying major marketing techniques. Internet marketing is essential for anyone who wants to market anything on the web. It has become an excellent tool to reach a larger audience. With all these in mind, there is no doubt that internet marketing strategy is a wise decision for every business because the internet has become an integral part of many peoples lives.

Even small business owners benefit a lot from Internet marketing today and I can really attest to that because I have seen the results myself. Even if you are starting a one man show or a 1000-employee cooperation grant, if you don't market it on-line, you are losing business to other shops/companies that do.

The electronic mail (Email) and social media sites have become the preferred communication channels for a large percentage of the population. If you are building or marketing your brand, you need to need to be where people are.

Here are some reasons why you should use internet marketing for your business:

1. Internet is an effective way to market your brand on a much lower budget

2. Internet marketing enables you to target specific audience/customers.

3. You can market both locally and globally with much ease.

4. It is very easy to track results to measure the efficiency of a given marketing strategy.

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post however, all the points and views are my own.

We Need A Commercial Mower!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Nekky) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:30:00 +0000

I love houses with big yards and that's why I'm enjoying my home for over four years now. My kids have enough space to play and run around as they want and we enjoy the company of friends and relatives during the warm seasons when we invite them over for BBQ party. For the fact that we have kids who like to play around the yard with their friends and we always like our friends to come and hang out with us, we try to maintain some decency in and around our home.
My husband is not a professional when it comes to mowing the lawn but I think he is very good in cutting our 3,5 acres. At first he had a hard time doing this and has tried different techniques but he finally found out that the size of the engine counts a lot. We are considering to buy one of the best commercial mowers as soon as we can afford it because it will make life a bit easier for him (he doesn't just have fun doing it). He puts extra efforts when mowing the lawn to make sure that our yard looks nice and he cuts almost every 4 days but our mower leaves lanes of cut grass pieces that looks horrible. He was getting really frustrated and since he has a job that is taking him outside the state, he can't stand cutting so often. He had to do it anyway because he didn't want our yard to look nasty since other people living in our neighbourhood are doing a good job at maintaining their own property. We noticed that some of our friends who get their yards cut by professionals who use all these big commercial mowers always have their yards looking gorgeous.
The quality of cut is greatly affected by the cleanliness of the underside of the deck, sharp blade, high engine speed, etc. The professional operators don't want dissatisfied customers so they try to always keep the blades sharp and the decks clean.
A commercial mower has a higher blade tip speed and a more efficient design to process the grass in variety of conditions. If we can afford one of those, I think it will handle our property very good. But until then, we have decided to let the professionals do it for us and we are satisfied with their work so far.

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My Ticket Experience

noreply@blogger.com (Nekky) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:30:00 +0000

I am a very careful person and I like it when things are perfectly done. I'm far away from being perfect though but I try as much as possible to maintain some decency in my day to day life. I try to obey rules as much as I can but recently, I have gotten a couple of Traffic Tickets. I can't really explain how it happened because over the years, I'm always careful when it comes to driving and I personally don't like to over speed and don't want to get any ticket . I was cited for speeding by the CHP 58 in a 40 mph zone by radar and I was more than frustrated because I can't possibly speed so fast in such a zone (or am I even wrong?). I don't like the fact that I'll keep on paying such bogus amount for speeding ticket because I work too hard to let that kind of money to go to waste (that's how I see it) and I won't like extra points on my driving records again.

In cases like this, I'm a strong believer in fighting for my right. I don't just let it go. Fighting for my right helped me beat my speeding ticket and not have to deal with fines, points being added to my drivers license and insurance rate increases. I thought it was worth giving a try, even if it didn't work I'll know that I put up a fight. After all I'm innocent until I'm proven guilty. I did everything that was necessary to make me win (with the help of my lawyer). I stood my ground and I even got a chance to question the officer and I think I did pretty good job at that. I used the tips and methods I gathered from experienced people to win. And I'm very happy I did. The process is very pleasant and simple and I will definitely recommend it to everyone and will also use it again and again if I have to.

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How To Get a Perfect Shave

noreply@blogger.com (Nekky) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 07:41:00 +0000

Believe it or not, shaving has become the least expensive form of hair removal. As more men and women are turning into the art of shaving, most people still do it the wrong way and are also using the wrong tools and thereby running into the common problems of nicks and irritation to the dead skin.
I think that there should be some basic and necessary items one should have in order to get a perfect shave. These simple tips works perfectly well for my husband who has been using this aged long family tradition:

* Get a good badger shaving brush. A good shaving brush is not just a brush to apply the cream to your face, it ex-foliates and removes the dead skin from your face before shaving. They are made of badger hairs and come in difference sizes and hair types.

* For a perfect shave, get a glycerine-based shaving cream.

* Shave with proper shaving cream for your skin type. If you have sensitive skin, use a shaving cream that is made for sensitive skin.

* It is advisable to ex-foliate your skin before shaving and always moisturise your skin after the shave.

Through my interaction with some family members and friends, I have found out that many people still shave their dry skin but we should remember that shaving is a natural exfoliator. If you try to dry shave, you run the risk of clogging up the razor with dead skin while putting yourself at the risk of nicks and razor burn.

Instead of dry shaving, I have found out that wet shaving or using shaving cream are about the best ways to give your skin the proper treatment it deserves.

Here are some reasons why you should use shaving cream

1. Dragging a blade a across your skin everyday does a lot of harm to the skin. Shaving cream protects your skin from blades and facilitates gliding as opposed to dragging the blade across your skin.

2. Using a quality shaving cream , makes a big difference. It ultimately helps to protect your skin from razor burns, bumps and ingrown hairs.

3. Good shaving cream will not only give you a super close shave, they can also leave your skin smooth and gives you a cleaner shave.

4. Shaving cream helps to reduce cutting yourself as opposed to dry shaving.

5. When shaving, be gentle to your skin. Do not drag the blades deep into your skin. Handle it with some TLC and you will discover a new you.

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post however, all the points and views are my own.

Five Ways To Ease Into Spring

noreply@blogger.com (Nekky) — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:04:00 +0000

If you are considering breaking out of your comfort aesthetic zone this Spring - whether you are a working class or stay-at-home mom, single or married, etc, it will be less daunting when you start small. The winter months are behind us and with the freshness of the spring, you can add more colours and life to your day-to-day fashion.

1. Slowly add new colours to your wardrobe. You don't need to quit an earth tone habit cold turkey or trade all your pastels for more somber shades. Just try a fresh palette; most importantly, put on one thing - like a pair of shoes, you can even try flat white sandals for women or a colour you've never worn before.

2. Tweak your haircolour by one or two shades. This will make your hair suddenly look brighter and fresher. You can try some semi-permanent dyes that washes out over several weeks or just apply a gloss to add shine and tone down brassiness.

3. Try a hair piece. This is not scary as many women would think. Add extra length and body by clipping a fall under your own hair just beneath your crown. Don't be hesitant to experience some bangs for a while.

4. Pick up a new bag. You don't just have to wear it, just carry it. That's why a purse or tote that's a little funkier, or more conservative, than your usual look is a perfect gateaway piece.

5. Get glimmery. A little sparkle, whether metallic shoes or a shimmery top, can give a live to your look - even during daytime (try to avoid bright colour, a skintight silhoutte, and brilliant shine all at one).

Do you have other ideas? Share with us.