Alpha Relief
I came across a wonderful website today. Remember the “Buy Shoes Saves Lives” post? I love finding these kind of websites. Alpha Relief appears to be a non profit that aims to help the brave people in other countries who strive to spread the word about God and christianity. Right now, their primary concern is for those facing a famine in North Korea, where we all know these good people remain underground and risk their lives to share the word with the North Korean people (who sadly believe they are living a dream life while thanks to the government and propoganda).
I actually found this site when I was looking for wholesale fashion jewelry. D’s Keepsakes is featuring a beautiful bracelet. All the proceeds from sales of this particular bracelet go to Alpha Relief. They have an array of very original looking jewelry for all kinds of occasions, even a section for kids. Although I definitely want to order at least one of the featured bracelets, I’d love to get some of the holiday bracelets too!
Hard Drive Overloaded
I’ve always thought I was pretty good at bogging down my hard drives. Whenever I find a neat program, a cool game, or anything I’m likely to download it… even if I end up using it once or twice a year. I think what if I need it or want to play it sometime? Really, I’m not too hard on it though, at least not in comparison to my Mom!
I wouldn’t even want to know how many games she has. Every time we visit, she has a new game she downloaded that my son “plays”. I say it like that because he’s only 3-years-old, but he’s getting pretty good at clicking on what needs to be clicked on! Not only does she download game after game, but she spends most of her day, every day, playing with graphics in Paint Shop Pro. She runs and belongs to so many PSP groups where they have graphic challenges every week, contests, etc… and she finally bogged down her PC.
So off I went on a search to find a decent solution. I came across Micro SD, where I was able to find a suitable external hard drive for her without spending a fortune! So, at least for a little while, she has more room to play with. 
Getting Health Insurance in NC & the U.S.
Obtaining health insurance is so much more difficult than it should be. Our country has access to billions of dollars and some of the best doctors in the world. So why are there so many that still have no protection and no help? It’s crazy! I heard someone on the TV yesterday ranting about this bailout for banks… If they were to give the banks this amount of money, it would be equal to giving every single person in the country $750,000. Want to help the economy? Don’t think people would spend from that and pay off bills? Some may be able to finally get health care coverage, too. Yeah, that would never happen.
If you live in North Carolina, don’t have health insurance, or are not happy with your health insurance, you may be able to find a good deal. You may want to look at a NC health insurance provider that offers packages for individuals and groups that are custom tailored to fit your needs.
Gas Prices by Zip Code is Genius
High gas prices is old news, although it is still a major part of our day for most of us. What if you could get gas prices by zip code whenever you felt like it? That would be a nice thing to know before you leave the house so you aren’t caught off guard when you get to the gas station. I was going to say “shocked” when you get to the gas station, but let’s face it… it’s hard to really be shocked by any price now days.
Of course, gas prices by zip code could help you save a little bit of money by finding the station that is currently offering the lowest price.
If finding gas prices by zip code instantly online sounds great to you, then these websites may be something you find useful. Most of them are absolutely free, but I’m not sure about the first one (Gas Buddy) — you have to sign up at least it looks like.
Here We Go… Will Hurricane Hannah Track Right to Carolinas?
2008 hurricane season trying to make a spectacular closing… Will hurricane Hannah track to the Carolinas? What do you think? We live near the coast in North Carolina, and we’ve luckily not had much of a hurricane at all since 1999 (Floyd). There was one, what, three years ago? It did a little damage but nothing to speak of really. My husband has yet to see one here, and had a tendency to think they are nothing… we’re both from the mid-west where tornados were just a fact of life – there aren’t even tornado sirens around here – what’s up with that?
We’re keeping our eyes on the hurrican Hanna track to see what unfolds. What’s funny? My husband is more inland right now for work, so don’t know how much he’ll get if it even did hit. Do you think it will hit the Carolina’s coast?
Hurricane Gustav Radar
Well, I know this isn’t a top visited site on the internet. For who ever may visit in the next day or so though, I hope that it does some kind of good. We all probably realize this is right around the anniversary of Katrina, and now look at the hurrican Gustav radar. I don’t live in the area, but they are in our prayers around here. If you’re some place safe right now and the next few days, remember to keep the people in the gulf in your prayers! Check out the hurricane Gustav radar.
I’m sure the area is not ready for another storm like this, especially one of this size. Katrina wasn’t even this large was it? In fact, they just said on the TV that this will likely hit on the “other side” of the levy — and the governor says there are gaps in it around that area. Pass the word and let’s pray that lives aren’t lost and destroyed as they were three years ago. Thankfully, though, the people seem to be taking it a little more serious and getting out of dodge this time around.
A New, Fun Social Network that Pays You
The other day I was browsing around Squidoo after working on Website Content Writing, and came across something. I think I was looking at some of the lenses that give tips to help better your own lens. Anyways, I seen someone recommend APSense. I’m willing to bet that you haven’t heard of it. Right? Yeah, I hadn’t either.
So off I went to have a look at this free social network that pays you. It’s actually a very cool place. However, I’ll tell you that there is A LOT of tools and resources here. Luckily, I immediately became friends with a lady there who was extremely helpful. In fact, I’ve only been there a few days and I’ve met several great people that I’m already networking with. Now I have my own website content writing and solutions business center there, and you can set up a free business center as well.
If you think you woud be interested in a great networking community and maybe even make some money along the way, definitely check it out. They have some very innovative ideas at work inside! I’d love it if you would join my network there if you decide to give it a go. If you have any questions just let me know!
$9 Metallica Concert Tickets?
If you love music, but can’t stand to shell out hundreds of bucks for a good seat at your favorite concert, then hope and pray that more bands will follow Metallica’s way of thinking. When a good seat can cost you a week’s paycheck, it isn’t always something we can do no matter how much we would like to. I’m not an enormous fan of Metallica (I like some of their songs), but if they were to play near me I think I’d spend a whole $10 bucks to see them!
They are offering tickets from $9 to $14 to promote their album… which these days is completely unheard of. So, if you’re a big fan then start buying your tickets asap as I’m sure they will be gone before you can say the word “gone”. Thankfully, my son isn’t old enough to be begging for concert tickets yet!
Meet the Potty Whisperer
You’ve probably heard of the dog whisperer or even the ghost whisperer… but what about the potty whisperer?
As a mother who works from home, the idea of potty training in a single day sounds simply amazing. How is that possible though? Can it really be done? Apparently, the “potty whisperer” is successful in doing just that 98% of the time. A parent or caregiver comes to the “booty camp”, but will not be actively engaged in the training. Sweeney sets parents aside while she goes to work in transforming your little one’s thinking process about going to the potty on their own. However, she trains the parent just as much so that the parent has the working knowledge needed to take home with them at day’s end.
Potty training can be a daunting task, I know. I am semi-potty-training if there is such a thing. My little one is a little behind on speech, so we are taking it a bit slower than would be expected due to the communication factor. Potty training in less than a day, who would have ever thought that was possible in any situation?! You can read more about her and the program here.
Starting My Own Entrecard Drop List
Entrecard is about the only social website I try to be faithful with using. Sure, I’d like to get into more, but I have to find the time to get started with them – I just haven’t had much of that time lately. I am going to be adding sites to this list that are good at reciprocating drops and those that load quickly. If you think you deserve to be on my list, leave a comment and drop a card! Sites may come and go as I tweak it to the best possible list I can in the near future. Feel free to join me in using this list daily to save some time, and know that they will more than likely return the favor by dropping to your site!
Of course, once I finish my reciprocal dropping and drops from my list, I like to go back and follow the path of those advertisements. It helps you when someone not only drops a card on you, but also clicks the card that is advertising on your widget. That’s always a nice bonus.
Also, I have several Entrecard sub-accounts now, so this list comes from a combination of activity from all three. (http://www.vgal.info and http://www.ace-media.net are the other two)
This is only a small beginning, but these are some of the sites that most frequently show up on my “cards dropped”, so they deserve the chance to be first. Don’t worry if you aren’t here and you should be, you will be added in time. As I said, you can also drop here faithfully and/or leave a comment to be considered.
All links open in a new window to make it easier if you want to drop on them.
http://aakaashganga.blogspot.com/
http://blog.bitcomet.com/FendyBt2
http://desiuniverse.blogspot.com/
http://www.youthgeneration.net/forum/index.php
http://softwaretipsandreviews.blogspot.com/
http://www.madmouse.com/blog/
http://senoload.blogspot.com
http://gewgawwritings.blogspot.com
http://holywoodstar.blogspot.com/
http://sonowhat.blogspot.com/
http://retireinparadise.panamacentric.com/
http://pinoydeal11.blogspot.com/2008/06/list-of-top-earning-paid-to-click-sites.html
http://www.livyupdater.com
http://luckygirltrading.blogspot.com/
http://tenforty.blogspot.com/
http://bethebest.panamacentric.com
http://reenashwina.blogspot.com
http://thiswomansblog.blogspot.com
http://marketing-seo.com
http://www.journeyetc.com/
http://she-lives.typepad.com
