Do you ever wonder what your readers are looking for? I know I certainly do. After creating numerous squidoo pages, e-zine articles and other pages to promote traffic to this blog, I have found out I haven’t a clue as to what people are looking for. Some of the highest traffic producing articles are ones that I thought would produce the least.
I suppose the best way to find out what people are looking for is to simply ask. There are several web sites that offer free survey codes. What an awesome service! And surveys aren’t limited to blogs. You can use them for your website. Maybe you are interested in creating myspace surveys? Whatever the case, you can easily find a poll service that can get you the answers your looking for. Check it out 
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Staying at home is a pleasure as well as a pain. It seems like a lifetime ago, but there was a time when I was part of the corporate grind. While I don’t miss the long hours or my hour long commute, I do miss the money I use to make. Since I have been at home I am made numerous attempts to find legitmate work from home opportunities. Certainly, there are a few out there. Unfortunately, none of them have meshed with my schedule or my needs.
It seems like everytime I turn on the television there is a new show catering to the lifestyles of the Nouveau Riche. And then there are the house flipping shows…I can’t help but think I would be nouveau rich if I were a real estate investor. Then I came across the website Nouveau Riche University, and the success stories there are amazing. It appears as though people are making obscene amounts of money, and I can’t help but wonder why can’t I do that?
Who knows if I am cut out for real estate investing. In the meantime, I am going to keep on reading. If they can do it, why can’t I?
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Before I begin, I should tell you I am no expert in birding. Rather my son and I recently took the hobby up because it seems to be a natural marriage for his interest in photography. So, for christmas he received several birding books, a set of binoculars and a teleconverter lens for his camera. I’m sure he would like one of those CCD digital cameras if I budget would permit.
I had hoped that our birding expeditions would prove to be fruitful. Thus far, that has not been the case. Little sister is always ready and willing to scare all of our bird friends away. You can imagine Nick’s annoyance as he sneaks up on a red tailed hawk only to have Ava start screaming and yelling. Then we simply watch it fly away. I am sure over time we will get better at it-and with a little luck, Ava will learn to be quiet. Even if Nick doesn’t get a shot, it is alot of fun for us to get out of the house and make a sincere effort looking for various species of bird and observing their habits. The few photos he does get are welcome additions to his nature journal.
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Check out this Great Discovery:$ 8 Prescription Glasses From Zenni Optical. Next month I will be going for my annual eye exam. My vision insurance provides me with $120 allowance to use towards the frame and lenses of my choice. I shouldn’t complain. $120 allowance is better than no allowance, but my glasses always end up costing a little bit more. If I don’t pay extra for the super thin lenses I’ll end up with pop bottle glasses. Believe me when I say it’s not a good look.
I’m glad I came across Zenni Optical because I can get frames at a discounted price and that is a huge help when it comes to keeping the cost of eyeglasses down.
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Several years ago we purchased a car used. An auto warranty was in order, because I wanted to make sure we weren’t buying another person’s lemon. The warranty wasn’t cheap- at least by my standards. We paid roughly $1700 for it. In the end it was well worth it, because the car did require multiple repairs which totaled nearly $3000. In the end we saved money, and I felt good about purchasing the extra warranty.
An added warranty may not work out for everyone. It depends the age of your car, the purchase price and of course the terms of the warranty you are buying. It really pays to do your due diligence when making a warranty purchase, applying for insurance or even a loan/credit card. The devil is always in the details, so read carefully and choose thoughtfully.
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Nick is only in second grade, so we have yet to reach a point where the subject matter is beyond my ability to teach. I am sure there will come a day when he is taking an advanced math course, and I will be unable to help. Being an effective teacher where your child is concerned means identifying your own strengths and weaknesses. There is no shame if you are unable to teach it all. I am sure there are very few people who can. Recognizing that algebra tutoring or test prep help my be in order will go a long way in helping your child and allowing you to maintain your sanity.
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I’m always on the lookout for great deals on books. This has taken me to various sites beyond the “Big Deux” bookstores online, and I have found that if you spend some time and do some research, you can save a considerable amount of money on both books and shipping costs.
Ebooks can be another great way to save money and depending on their format, their portable nature can make them a great option when you need to travel but don’t want to be bogged down carrying a bookbag.
If you’re new to ebooks check out Books On Board for a wide selection and a variety of delivery options. They have a great selection of best selling titles. In electronic format, they just might give the you opportunity to get a little mom time back into your hectic schedule.
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