Writing online is one of those things you've got to put thought into. At least for me, anyway. While I'm sure there are thousands of people that can sit and type just about anything, I'm not one of 'em. I have to think about what I'm going to say. Being the quirky type of person that I am, I have to add my "flava" to it.
Since deciding to be a stay at home mom in January, I've looked for ways to contribute to hefty paycheck of my husband. Just kidding, about the hefty part, anyway. While writing online is something I love, the truth is folks, you have to work at it, too.
All of these online advertisements that promise hundreds of dollars a day, in virtually no time, aren't worth the space they're taking up on the net. Seriously. Yes, you can make a good little income supplement, maybe even a decent living. Using even your best skills, you aren't going to go from "Z-ROW" to hero overnight. It takes days and days and days of writing your butt off.
I've tried several different writing communities. Here's what I've found: eHow is still the best place to earn decent spending money. I've also started writing for a new site: Mahalo. I think it's going to run a close race with eHow.
Mahalo is just a super little writer's world. It's easy to earn several dollars, and fun in the process. Did I mention how friendly the people are? Heck, they're friendly when I don't even want 'em to be. What I enjoy so much about this site is the time limit they give you. At eHow, I may drag on some articles, this place means business. If you can't complete an article in 72 hours, it's no longer yours. Mahalo also helps with writer's block, because you choose an article title they have came up with.
I'm telling you, this site is going somewhere. Not only can you write, but you can answer questions. Much like Yahoo questions, but with monetization. Who doesn't love money for answering questions? Heck, I wish I had a dollar for every time I had to answer a "Mama, why does....?" Then, I wouldn't care if 401K went to hell in a hand basket.
Until next time, be safe friend.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Saturday, December 20, 2008
How To Get New Electronics for Super Cheap AND Help a Cause, In the Meantime
I just happened to come upon this website by mere accident. Oh.Ma.Gah! You are gonna love it. I will explain it in the simplest terms. (Let me just say I'm not affiliated with these people in any way.)
1. Auctions for a Cause: This site has merchants put electronics, electronic games, tvs, wiis, and ipods, etc. up for auction. (Prices are for pennies on the dollar.)
2. You find something you want to bid on.
3. You look at the "Get4" Price. You MUST bid on or below the "get4" price.
4. These bids are sealed, so no one knows what you bid and you don't know anyone else's bid, either.
5. You register for free to become a bidder.
6. You submit your bid.
7. You will pay $9.94 for each time you bid, whether you win or not!
8. Once the "cut-off" number is reached on bids, say 100 bids, then the auction is closed.
9.The winning bidder is contacted and pays the amount he/she bid on the item.
Here's an example:
A Wii Bundle.
7.49
7.49
7.49
7.46
7.45
Ok, that's all there is to it. The best part? You got a Wii (free shipping) for $7.46 plus the $9.94 charge for bidding. So, you have a brand new Wii for $17.40. Not bad, huh?
Plus, Auctions 4 a Cause donates 25% of all their auction fees to organizations, like Breast Cancer Awareness, Big Brothers Big Sisters, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), and March of Dimes.
Go on, head on over there... It's won.der.ful.~
1. Auctions for a Cause: This site has merchants put electronics, electronic games, tvs, wiis, and ipods, etc. up for auction. (Prices are for pennies on the dollar.)
2. You find something you want to bid on.
3. You look at the "Get4" Price. You MUST bid on or below the "get4" price.
4. These bids are sealed, so no one knows what you bid and you don't know anyone else's bid, either.
5. You register for free to become a bidder.
6. You submit your bid.
7. You will pay $9.94 for each time you bid, whether you win or not!
8. Once the "cut-off" number is reached on bids, say 100 bids, then the auction is closed.
9.The winning bidder is contacted and pays the amount he/she bid on the item.
Here's an example:
A Wii Bundle.
- Brand new, still in the box, never opened.
- The "Get4" Price is $7.49. (Gah, how cheap is that?)
- You want to bid. They are only accepting 95 bids and the bidding process will be stopped after 95 people submit bids. (You don't know how many have already submitted bids.)
- You MUST bid at or below $7.49. Not a penny over.
- You decide to bid $7.46.
- Here's the results of the bids: (Again, just an example of 5 bids)
7.46
7.45
- You would win, because the $7.49's are all alike. It has to be the highest bid that no one else has.
- You will then be contacted by email and asked to pay the $7.46 by charge card. (The site says they will do echeck and paypal soon.)
Ok, that's all there is to it. The best part? You got a Wii (free shipping) for $7.46 plus the $9.94 charge for bidding. So, you have a brand new Wii for $17.40. Not bad, huh?
Plus, Auctions 4 a Cause donates 25% of all their auction fees to organizations, like Breast Cancer Awareness, Big Brothers Big Sisters, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), and March of Dimes.
Go on, head on over there... It's won.der.ful.~
How to Know If You Gave You're Child The Right Name
Have you ever wondered if you should have named your child something different? Oh, like you think you picked the wrong name? Here's a quick way to tell: head down to the ShopRite and see if they'll put it on a birthday cake. If they will, you've got the green light, my friend. However, if they refuse, you possibly made the wrong decision. Just ask Heath and Deborah Campbell of Greenwich, NJ.
Their precious little 3 year old has the name Adolf Hitler Campbell. Yep, that's right and ShopRite refused to put it on a birthday cake. Now the parents are all huffy that their child was discriminated against. Hello!! Is any one home in that hollow you call a brain? They didn't just want the name with Dora or Strawberry Shortcake theme. Oh noooo, that would've been too normal. Try a swastika on a three year old's birthday cake. She might not even know what it means and for her sake, let's hope not.
Do these parents not realize what they did to this child? The dad keeps saying move forward and not backward, as he makes his way around the newspaper and internet scene. Man, are you flippin' stupid or what? If you don't want everyone else to move backward, then why did you (3 years ago?) Are you crazy or just stupid? I would find it just a weeee bit weird if I had a boy and named him John Wayne Gacy (last name inserted.) I really think other's would too. Plus, if I went to a bakery/grocery store and they refused to put his name on a cake featuring a knife with blood, I could COMPLETELY understand, because that child is named after a serial killer. Makes completely perfect sense.
Let's hope for little Adolf's sake, she finds a nickname. Do you realize the torture and heartache of walking into a job interview for some executive branch of work and telling the folks her name? I would be willing to bet, regardless of her qualifications, she wouldn't get the job. Sorry, Adolf, your mom and dad have branded you for life, girlfriend. Plus, if she starts lining the Barbie's up, concentration camp style, it might just be time for you to do a little worrying.
In the meantime, for those of us that name our children somewhat 'average Joe' names, do not name your child: (I'm sure there are more, these are just some off the top. )
1. John Wayne Gacy
2.Charles Manson
3. Jezebel
4. Adolf Hitler
Cause when ShopRite refuses it, you just have to go to Walmart.
Their precious little 3 year old has the name Adolf Hitler Campbell. Yep, that's right and ShopRite refused to put it on a birthday cake. Now the parents are all huffy that their child was discriminated against. Hello!! Is any one home in that hollow you call a brain? They didn't just want the name with Dora or Strawberry Shortcake theme. Oh noooo, that would've been too normal. Try a swastika on a three year old's birthday cake. She might not even know what it means and for her sake, let's hope not.
Do these parents not realize what they did to this child? The dad keeps saying move forward and not backward, as he makes his way around the newspaper and internet scene. Man, are you flippin' stupid or what? If you don't want everyone else to move backward, then why did you (3 years ago?) Are you crazy or just stupid? I would find it just a weeee bit weird if I had a boy and named him John Wayne Gacy (last name inserted.) I really think other's would too. Plus, if I went to a bakery/grocery store and they refused to put his name on a cake featuring a knife with blood, I could COMPLETELY understand, because that child is named after a serial killer. Makes completely perfect sense.
Let's hope for little Adolf's sake, she finds a nickname. Do you realize the torture and heartache of walking into a job interview for some executive branch of work and telling the folks her name? I would be willing to bet, regardless of her qualifications, she wouldn't get the job. Sorry, Adolf, your mom and dad have branded you for life, girlfriend. Plus, if she starts lining the Barbie's up, concentration camp style, it might just be time for you to do a little worrying.
In the meantime, for those of us that name our children somewhat 'average Joe' names, do not name your child: (I'm sure there are more, these are just some off the top. )
1. John Wayne Gacy
2.Charles Manson
3. Jezebel
4. Adolf Hitler
Cause when ShopRite refuses it, you just have to go to Walmart.
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