Self Publishing

As a blogger, I feel that I am a writer. Do you feel like you are a writer by having your own space to write through blogging? Has anybody done self publishing? I don’t plan on making a book for now but there are a lot of writers out there who received recognition like the author of Harry Potter. 

If you are ever given the chance to publish a book, what would it be about? I will probably do a craft book. My crafts are very easy and most people can do it. A lot of mothers are choosing to share their experiences by making a book about crafts and cooking.

I think most people have something to share and we can all be authors. It may not be as hard as we think. We can all start writing, organize our words and turn them into a book. You can go to instantpublisher.com to learn about how to make your own book. They even offer a self publishing guide book for free. I love the writing tips that they also provide.

Cheap Phone Bill With Straight Talk

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Straight Talk for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

 

 

I’m one of the few who does not have a smart phone yet. I’m thinking of getting one. I used to have a Blackberry but I was not too happy with the internet access. Overtime, I heard that smart phones have improved a lot and the internet is working fast.  

I honestly don’t get many phone calls and I did not even get the unlimited text on my phone. Every time I send and receive a text, I get an additional charge.  Now, I am a stay at home mom and I am doing some work at home jobs, I want to be on top of the game and have an internet access on my phone. However, I don’t want to get charged for other services that I don’t use.  At my current phone provider, they have me Hook, line and sinker because I have a contract with them.

I’m considering getting a Straight Talk because I can basically personalize my phone based on my usage.  I can also cut my phone bill if I switch. I’m already thinking that we can do more activities with the money that I will be saving.  The best part is that I would not have a contract so I can change my plan anytime. They have the Unlimited monthly service which also available for only $45 per month and include calls, pictures messages, text messages, and the internet access. I can even pick a phone with Android on Straight Talk.  

Straight Talk offers reconditioned phones or smart phones with lots of great features. Everything you need from Straight Talk for really reasonable low fees. International long distance is also easy by making a prepaid call at competitive rates so I can Call a friend in the Philippines.

 

THAT Advertising Agency

Are there certain commercials on television that you can remember from your past?  How about the elderly woman who falls and said “I’ve Fallen, and I Can’t Get Up!” or Wendy’s “Where’s the Beef?”?  There’s also the Energizer Bunny and all the great Coke commercials over the years especially at Christmas time.  Well they are engrained into our brains because they made such a big impact on us at the time we watched them.  They are all excellent examples of the affect that advertising has on us all, and how it affects our buying decisions for products and services. 

Almost all of the products we buy are heavily marketed to us by the manufacturers.  Many of us will try a new product just because we saw it advertised on TV, or heard about it on the radio, or one of our friends tried it and thought we might like it too.  These are all aspects of marketing, from billboards to internet popups, we’re targeted everyday by advertisers. 

There are some very large traditional advertising firms which the largest companies use, and there are some newer non-traditional marketing agencies that are trying creative ways to get your product into the marketplace. 

One of the contemporary advertisers is located atwww.thatadvertisingagency.com.  They’re called THAT! Leading Advertising Agency and offer marketing and advertising services which include public relations, event promotion, search engine optimization, and Mixed Media Marketing (M3).  M3 is a mix of traditional and internet advertising and marketing to promote a product or service.  So if you’ve got a new product or service that you would like to have help getting it into the marketplace, give them a try.

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Clorox 2 Play 2Day Pledge to Go Outside

I and my daughter go outside everyday at the park since it is very close to where we live. We get our walking exercise and we also get to spend time with other people there. She can play with other kids to enhance her social skills and I can talk to other moms and not be bored instead of staying all day inside our apartment.  It’s also free! We get to enjoy without having to spend a dime and we even gain friends from it. I and the other moms talk about how our kids are doing. If anybody has children I definitely recommend going to the park too or doing other outdoor activities with your children. I am thinking of taking my daughter for swimming lessons. We also play the putt putt golf sometimes.

I mentioned before that I have a problem shutting the TV off and I’m glad The WorldWide Day of Play is supporting the idea that watching too much TV is not very good for children.  So if you are a parent and you support the same thinking, you can join Clorox2 Play 2Day and pledge to spend time outdoors with your child or children. By joining, you can also be entered to win some great prizes! Here is the direct link to make your pledge -- http://clorox2play2day.com.

I would say that my daughter enjoys outdoor a lot and I and my husband do too. Every weekend we also go to a park.  Sometimes, we go to other parks that are located somewhere else for more adventures. Some of the parks have swings which my daughter loves. She laughs so much whenever I push her and there are times that she does not want to leave the park. I think every parent has to be patient. It is my goal to make my daughter happy each day so I try to be patient but firm with her. It is good that there are a lot of outdoor activities here in Hawaii and the weather is always great.  It can be too hot sometimes but I think that is better than having snow at certain months of the year. I am certainly not a fan of snow because I can't tolerate cold very much. We can literally have an outdoor life everyday of the year since we have a tropical climate here in Hawaii.

I use Clorox every time I do the laundry. I am very glad to participate in this campaign. Once again, thank you to Socialmoms for giving me to opportunity to write about my outdoor life with my family.  I would love to write for you again.

I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Clorox2® blogging program, for a gift card worth $40. For more information on how you can participate, click here 

Tax accountants

A lot of stay at home moms probably have businesses that they run from their homes, and some of them probably have a business you lease space for.  Home businesses and any business with operating expenses all have one thing in common, income taxes.  As the saying goes, there are only two sure things in life, death and taxes. 

Taxes are one of the things we stress about most, especially around April 15th each year because that’s when income taxes are due and we must file our annual tax forms with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).  Some business owners are able to do their own taxes because their revenue and expenses are not complicated, but most businesses require the help of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other type of tax professional in order to ensure their taxes are done correctly.  

None of us like to pay taxes, but a tax professional will ensure you’re only paying your fair share.

Tall Men's Clothing

If you have a tall man in your life like your husband, your brother or your son, and you’re looking for that perfect outfit to give to them; one website to check out is kingsizedirect.com. They specialize in tall mens clothing and they are currently offering a buy one get one 50% off on denims.

Do you shop at men’s department? I do sometimes and I even discovered some great websites for men’s clothing to recommend to my husband. I can never take him to go shopping so online purchases are perfect for him. Now, he has more websites to browse when he needs to get more polo shirts.

I’m a short person and it is hard to find the right length for my clothes at times. I would think that it is the same for those who are taller than the average.

King Size the Big and Tall Experts offers denims, shorts, sleepwear, belts, active wear and even shoes. They also offer top name brands like NFL, Adidas, Wrangler, Lee, Levi’s and more. You can be informed of their latest coupons and discounts and by signing up by email.  At this time, they are offering a free shipping coupon. You can also request a catalog through their site.

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Sage Audio

Are you an aspiring musical genius who wants to get your songs recorded and then become a huge pop star?  That might be a little bit of an exaggeration, but many of us want to have the fame and celebrity that pop stars enjoy.  But does anyone know the process to get your music recorded in a high-quality format ready for mass-market distribution?  I would think very few people know anything other than being discovered by chance while singing at a local karaoke contest on a Saturday night with friends. 

While that probably never happens, probably one of the first things that an aspiring artist should do is have their music recorded at an audio mastering studio.  The audio mastering studio will make sure each song is level-balanced, frequencies receive finishing touches, and any imperfections are removed.  The mastering process takes your recorded music to a professional level ready for CD or radio.  All of these things can now be done online, and Sage Audio has a website Sageaudio.com that can take your music and quickly prepare it for the next step in your music career.  So if you are better than the average karaoke singer and you think you are ready for the glamorous life of a pop star, you should consider the services that Sage Audio offers.

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