Great Deals for Entrepreneurs this Black Friday/Cyber Monday

There are plenty of cool savings happening online for entrepreneurial types just like us.  This is definitely just a “short list” but hopefully you’ll find some worthwhile nuggets.

Black Friday StudioPress Style

Using the code THANKS at checkout (don’t forget that), you can save 25% off of anything you’d like at WordPress design shop, StudioPress.

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Gasp! A Homeschooler Promoting a School Fundraiser

Yes, homeschoolers DO care about the state of public education. Shocking, huh? I come from a family of educators ranging from elementary school to the university level. Teaching is very near and dear to my heart. Imparting knowledge is very important to me and I find it extremely frustrating listening to teachers lament over the…

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Keep Dogs, Cats (and Fish Too!) Cool This Summer

Living in my own personal zoo (two cats and two dogs with a bevy of fish), summer heat is something that my family has to take into consideration especially since we don’t have air conditioning.  Here are some tips for making sure your pets stay cool and healthy this summer. Water The importance of easy…

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Behind the Scenes at Summer Skill Camp 2011

This year’s Summer Skill Camp 2011 has a great lineup of eight 90-minute clinics including: Success Strategies for Creating a Social Media Monitoring System Creating and Promoting a Compelling Facebook Contest Tips and Tactics for Building an Effective Social Media Measurement System Discovering the Fine Art of Setting Rates and Building Packages for Your Services…

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Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dad’s out there that go the extra mile to ensure their families are safe and happy. The cute in the picture is the star of Father’s Day over at the Khalid household. He has earned the right to watch movies unencumbered by wives who talk all of the time…

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Time for VA Summer Camp

When you hear the term “Summer Camp”, nostalgic thoughts of campfires, canoe trips and camp fire sing-alongs might come to mind! Well, our friends at VAClassroom with re-invented the concept with their new Summer Skill Camp designed to equip you with high-demand skills that businesses are seeking today. Sorry, no campfires, just top-notch, virtual skill-based…

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7 Ways NOT to Be a Successful VA

There are some people who never seem to be able to get work. I mean they have top-rated skills, lots of knowledge, but no employers. Ever wonder why? Here are the Top 7 reasons that I’ve seen this happen. Your Website. Now, I’m not to crazy about my own website at the moment, so I”m…

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Low-Fat Parsley and Chive Salad Dressing

I’ve been on Weightwatchers for awhile now and am learning better eating habits. But sometimes eating better gets a bit boring especially if you’re eating a lot of green salads. Here’s a nice and easy (always a requirement for me) dressing that’s pretty tasty. Ingredients: ½ cup plain non-fat yogurt ½ tbsp white wine vinegar…

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Families: Low Income Survival Strategies

We often equate our self-worth with the amount of money we have. What does that mean for families with low incomes? Money doesn’t have to define us if we know how to use it properly. Here are some strategies for saving money when you don’t have much to work with. The economy has led to…

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Barbecue Herb Burgers

Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs ground beef (or lamb if you prefer) 2 tbsp freshly chopped basil 1 tbsp freshly chopped thyme 1 tbsp freshly chopped rosemary 1 tbsp freshly chopped chives 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1 egg Lettuce leaves 2 tomatoes, sliced 2 Baguettes Ketchup/mayonnaise Instructions: In a large bowl, knead…

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