Dilemmas with Search Engine Optimization

Do you know if your website is ranked and if so how high?  What measures have you taken to obtain a higher page rank or to ensure your site is at the top of a search?  Most website owners have either thrown the idea around or have attempted some type of search engine optimization (SEO).  Those who have tried to undertake their own search engine optimization know that it is not easy, difficult to configure and problems can arise at any time.   The first problem with search engine optimization is the cost.  If you are unable to figure out your own search engine optimization or you simply don’t have the time it can be very costly to have another company do it for you.  It can be very difficult to determine who or what company to use, and to be sure they are legit and/or successful at what they do.

Another problem website owners run into when trying to perform their own local search engine optimization is what to do with their keywords.  It can be difficult to determine where to add keywords, should they be used as anchors or as tags? Most website owners don’t realize that keywords should be used in the title.  The other issue with keywords is that you have the potential to add too many.  Usually it only takes about 2-3 keywords per page to be successful.  Don’t go overboard by adding 10-20 links on one page or by using keywords that are too long or that don’t match your content.

If you reach the point of understanding and performing your own search engine optimization you still might run into a problem; competition.  There are hundreds of thousands of other website owners trying to do exactly what you are doing. They might be paying professionals to run a daily or weekly SEO for them. They might have a whole team of people working on these issues every day.  What are you going to do to improve your ranks and search engine optimization? Whose site will win the top of the ranks?  How can you beat out the competition? Follow these search engine optimization links to improve your site today!

Do You Need A Technology Lawyer

When you first started your on-line business, website or blog did you ever wonder about the legality of it all?  For some business owners it is hard to determine what is legal on line and what is not.  What information do you need to provide to your buyers, what policies should you provide and how do those taxes work?  Make sure you are following the rules of the internet.  E-commerce has grown significantly and the laws are constantly changing.  It would be very difficult to find and follow all of the laws if you didn’t have any help.  Someone once told me that the best way to insure you are doing it all right is to hire a technology lawyer. 

If you do not obtain a technology lawyer you can put yourself and your business in jeopardy.  There are harsh consequences for not abiding to the law.  How silly would it be to be reprimanded for something as silly as not charging the correct taxes?  A technology lawyer knows the laws and can help make sure your business is safe, secure and following the correct guidelines.

Most entrepreneurs who are just starting out are not sure about copyrights, licensing and/or patents.  This type of information can be difficult to obtain and hard to sift through.  Don't lose your business name, product ideas or patent because you didn’t follow the correct steps or failed to read or sign the correct documents.  Let your technology lawyer help you through the information so that you don’t find yourself in a tough spot.  

Technology lawyers are experienced with e-commerce and they can handle all legal aspects of your online business.  They can help negotiate copyrights, licensing and patents.   If you are currently in a dispute with another business a technology lawyer can help settle that dispute.  They can provide pertinent advice to ensure you don’t fall for some technology scheme and they can help protect your investment.  If your business is intertwined with the internet you need to invest in a technology lawyer to protect from future hardships and to keep your business running smoothly.

Happy Holidays + $25 Best Buy Gift Card Giveaway

Tips 4 Saving would like to wish everyone a Happy Holiday season and an early Happy New Year!

Don't forget to enter the $25 Best Buy Gift Card Giveaway for all of your after holiday needs! 

FREE 2012 Bird Watching Calendar

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56% OFF ~ A Video and 4 Photos of Santa in Your House!

This is such a great idea for the kids.  Proof of Santa in your very own house.  Take advantage of this amazing sale. For only $11 you will get 4 custom pictures and a video of Santa Claus in your house!  This is so cute - Just click Buy Now!

We Have a Winner

Congratulations to Heather ~ the Boogie Wipes Winner!

Thank you to all those who entered:  You can still enter in the $25 Best Buy Gift Card Giveaway!

Tips 4: Using Left Over Orange Peels

In an effort to reduce waste I have come up with some unique ways to reuse your orange (and lemon) peels.  Stop throwing them away and start reusing your peels today!

1.      Add a citrus scent to the kitchen: Place 2-3 ice cubes and your left over orange peels into the kitchen sick. Turn on the garbage disposal until everything is gone.  Not only will you have a fresh scent in your kitchen, but your garbage disposal blades will be sharpened and cleaned.

2.      Bug repellent:  Just take your left over orange peels and rub the inside of the peel on your skin and it will help keep the bugs away.

3.      Soften your sugar:  Place an orange peel in your sugar canister to keep it from drying out.

4.      Keep the cat away: If you have plants or gardens you want to keep your cat out of, just place some orange peels in there and your cat will stay away (cats hate the smell of orange).

I have also heard of people using the peels in cooking and for making homemade jams. How do you reuse your orange peels?

Why Auto Insurance Is So Important ~ Our Personal Experience

We have recently gone through a very emotional experience involving my brother in law, who was involved in an accident. On a beautiful Saturday afternoon he was hit head on by a driver who fell asleep at the wheel going 60 mph.  Please check out our full story here and why it is soooo important that you either get or beef up your automobile insurance!

Metal For Your Upcoming Projects

Do you have a lot of upcoming projects that require metal?  If you are a metal user you need to check out the Industrial Metal Supply Company (IMS), a full line metal distributor.  They have been servicing metal users since 1948.  You will be amazed at the inventory, production capabilities and personal and responsive customer service offered by IMS.  Their wide varieties of products include metals in all different shapes, alloys and sizes. Best of all they will create your perfect piece before you come pick it up.  They can do this with their laser cutting, production shearing and cutting and Band Sawing.

Beyond their amazing products and services they offer exceptional customer service.  It’s always refreshing working with a company who cares about their customers and IMS is one of those companies.  Along with their personal service the offer; next day delivery, same day pick up, no minimum purchase, credit lines with good terms, a knowledgeable staff and so much more.  Join a community that shares the passion of working with metals from machine shops, military, students and artists.  IMS is a part of so many different markets.  Go visit now… you won’t want to leave!  You will be able to find everything you need for all your projects.  They have four convienent locations in California and one in Arizona; Los Angeles, Inland Empire, Orange County, Sand Diego and Phoenix.  Go get your quote now!

Try Renuzit Products for FREE

Renuzit is offering a rebate for two of their newest holiday products.  Go Here to print the rebate form to get your money back and get your Renuzit products FREE!

GET a FREE HTC EVO 4G or EVO Shift Here

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

It is that time of year again for great Holiday Deals.  The best deal of the year has just arrived from Sprint!  For a limited time get great holiday deals on Android™ powered EVO 4G devices.  Right now you can get the HTC EVO 4G or EVO Shift for FREE only at Sprint.  If you haven’t experienced 4G yet now is your chance to experience it absolutely FREE.  You will get so much with this new FREE phone; unbeatable value, simple pricing and amazing look and feel.  Also, Wi-FI wherever you go, true HD Vision and so much more!  Sprint offers superior network coverage and a plan to fit your budget.

 Here is a special bonus to this already amazing deal.  If you take advantage of the FREE Android™ powered EVO 4G devices deal you will get a waived activation fee for new lines of service plus FREE shipping.  Come on now, deals don’t get any sweater than this.  Go grab your FREE Sprint HTC EVO 4G or EVO Shift now.  Remember this deal is for a limited time.  You have 3 days to take advantage of this awesome deal… so hurry up and grab yours now!

Applebee's Gift Card Giveaway

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Gift Card Weekend. All opinions are 100% mine.

 

Do you love to eat out or are you in need a date night?  Here is your chance to win a $25 gift card to Applebee’s! Starting 12/5 – 12/9 Gilbert the Gift Card Machine will be giving away more than 100 gift cards leading up to the ultimate Gift Card Weekend. Gift Card Weekend will include gift cards from all your favorite places including; JCPenny, Regal Cinema, Subway, Sephora, Applebee's, Bass Pro Shops, Adidas, Buca di Beppo, Lowe’s, Spa Finder, Marriot and Giant Eagle. The popular Gift Card Weekend is a one-time event held each year where participating retail partners give featured offers for gift cards purchased during the Holiday season. The gift cards can be redeemed from January 6 –January 8, 2012. Here's your chance to increase the value of all those gifts. You don't want to miss this amazing event.

Do you want to know how to get your hands on one of the $25 Applebee’s gift cards given away daily on Facebook? It’s really simple; all you have to do is like Gift Card Weekend on Facebook. I've already liked them, and I'm waiting for my chance to win! Here is the really cool part, every time you refer one of your Facebook friends to like Gift Card Weekend, you will gain extra entries. One extra entry for every friend you refer. So make sure you post about this and share it with all your friends. Make sure you check back often as they will be giving the gift cards away all month long. This is the perfect holiday giveaway, so head on over to Facebook and ‘like’ Gift Card Giveaway today!

Trade Shows to Promote Your Business and Products

There are so many ways to promote your business or products.  There are crafts fairs, etsy.com, building your own product website and trade shows.  There are countless benefits to using these methods of product promotion.  However, there is one that is significantly better than the rest.  By taking part in a trade show you will have the opportunity to improve your product and brand visibility.  You will be able to personally promote your existing products and any new or future products you have coming out; create a buzz!  Trade shows give you the ability to generate leads and increase sales.  Also, you will have the priceless opportunity to meet other people just like you and bounce ideas off of them.  It’s amazing what you can learn from just sparking up a conversation with another business person.

Best Buy Gift Card Giveaway

I would like to say Happy Holidays and Thank You to all of my wonderful readers!  It has been a great year for my family and I.  We are all healthy, happy and very thankful!  To end the year on a positive note I am giving away one $25 Best Buy Gift Card to a Tips 4 Saving Follower!

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Manufacturing in Mexico to Cut Costs

Is your company bogged down by manufacturing costs?  The best way to cut costs is to work with an offshore manufacturing management company like Entrada, who specialize in manufacturing in Mexico.  There are many benefits for manufacturers in Mexico including; lower costs, high quality employers and if you are nearby you can cut down on delivery times.  When you make the switch to Mexico manufacturing with Entrada you will help create an offshore manufacturing operation that Entrada will support but you will control.  With 20 years of experience Entrada understands any and all concerns or issues your company might have before manufacturing in Mexico.  They have clients who are available to discuss your concerns and help educate you with their experience and knowledge of the country. 
  
If you are looking to reduce costs and become even more competitive in the market you need to look into manufacturing in Mexico.  Check out Entrada today.  Read their newsletter; download their podcasts and sign up for their webinars to learn even more. They provide a wealth of services including; HR, payroll, transportation and many more.  When you decide to manufacture in Mexico you will also be making the decision to be consider an energy efficient company; due to the year round climate in Mexico that eliminates the need for heating and cooling.

New Student Loan Consolidation Program

Are you worried about your impending student loans or struggling with the ones your paying now?  President Obama has come out with a new student loan consolidation program coming out this January.  If eligible you can sign up to consolidate your loans between January 2012 and June 2012. To read more on the details of the new student loan consolidation program click here.

Silo Unloading

Does your business use or looking to use silos for bulk storage? If you don’t already use one for your bulk storing needs they are structures used for storing bulk material in industries such as agriculture and other industrial businesses. Silos are commonly used to store bulk grains, coal, cement, woodchips and much more.  They are really used to store whatever it is your business uses in bulk quantities.  Anyone in the industry knows that silo unloading is a very important component to the business. A smart corporation will want to make sure they invest in silo unloading appropriately to minimize costs, safety concerns and increase their overall bottom line.
The United Conveyor Corporation (UCC) designs efficient systems to store and also unload ash. Their systems are cost effective and the system performance is exceptional. UCC has a plethora of performance features for their silo unloading including; corrosion resistant mixing chamber, long lasting, self adjusting packing-type shaft seals, adjustable volumetric capacity and so much more. If you are in this business you really need to check this out. They also offer high quality replacement parts. UCC is the global leader in ash handling and is a very reputable company who has been in the business since 1920. If you are looking to improve your plant performance and increase your overall bottom line with quality products and service in silo unloading contact them today.

Saline Soothers Review and Giveaway

Saline Soothers are a new product from the makers of Boogie Wipes!

I am so thankful right now for Saline Soothers.  My son is sick and now I am sick with a terrible runny nose (it never fails, mom always gets what the kids get)!  The tissues we had kept leaving my nose red and sore.  My son has been using Boogie Wipes for a while with no complaints.  I tried the Saline Soothers that are made just for adults and WOW I am so impressed.  They feel so good and my nose was no longer sore or red.  They are just as great as the Boogie Wipes.  I love it that both the Boogie Wipes and Saline Soothers were created by moms just like us!   You can buy these Saline Soothers at the same retailers you find Boogie Wipes or thanks to Saline Soothers 1 lucky Tips 4 Saving reader will have the chance to win 2 packs of their own!

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Bookkeepers For Your Business

Bookkeepers are a valuable asset to every business.  Having a bookkeeper can help save you precious time and money.  A bookkeeper is appropriate for those who do not know how to properly set up and use financial software, enter transactions or have the required accounting knowledge for running a business.  The bookkeeper Melbourne turns to for quality and low cost bookkeeping services is Accounts & Advice.  Actually Accounts & Advice will work with your organization no matter where you are in Australia.

The Accounts & Advice bookkeepers are both qualified accountants and charge bookkeeper rates.  It’s very important to have a bookkeeper with accounting knowledge because not all transactions have simple classifications.  If you stick with a public accountant you most likely will be over charged (usually charged an accountant’s rates for this service) and won’t get the same quality of service a bookkeeper can provide.  They offer many different services including; accounting and payment processing, bookkeeping, payroll services, tailored accounting solutions, financial reporting and analysis and so much more.  You now know where to turn for all of your business bookkeeping needs.

Boogie Wipes Review and Giveaway

Boogie Wipes have become a staple in our household; especially around this time of year.  My son is always getting some type of runny nose or illness when it gets cold outside.

Nose blowing has become a struggle with our toddler.  He is in the stage where he knows how to blow, but just doesn’t want to do it.  He prefers his nose to be wiped.  We all know how harsh regular tissue can be when you are constantly rubbing it around your sensitive nose.  That is exactly why we love Boogie Wipes, they are soft, comfortable and perfect for sensitive little noses.

There are different varieties of Boogie Wipes to please everyone; Great Grape, Simply Unscented, Fresh Scent and Magic Menthol.  Each wipe contains a natural saline to help wipe away all those hard, dried up and crusty boogies.  My son isn’t into scented products right now so the Simply Unscented works perfectly.  He loves using the Boogie Wipes so much that he actually doesn’t mind blowing his nose into them.  It has taken away some of the stress when he isn’t feeling well.

The Steam Team

We used to have very nice looking furniture before we had kids.  It seems like as time goes by our couches and floors have collected new stains and colors.  If it’s not milk or spit up then its juice or spaghetti sauce everywhere.  It is soo hard, actually simply impossible to clean up these deep set stains ourselves, I can never seem to get my couch or rugs back to their original state.  It is great to know that there is a company out there that offers full service cleaning, restoration and catastrophe management.  You can find The Steam Team here http://www.thesteamteam.com and get your quick quote today! 

A couple of the important services the Steam Team offers is professional upholstery cleaning Austin and shampoo carpet cleaners Austin.  I like the fact that I can call up and schedule someone to come over and professionally clean my couches, carpets and rugs.  Once they are cleaned we can breathe easier, the house smells fresher and the surfaces look like new again.  Call, order on-line or get your quote now.  This is could be the perfect gift for the whole family.  The services are guaranteed so why not give it a try.

FREE Huggies Sample, Pull-Ups and GoodNites

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High Performance Seals

As part of our money saving strategies for the winter we have been checking for leaky sinks.  We discovered we did have one sink that was leaking, a very slow constant drip.  After turning the water off and taking the sink head apart we discovered it only needed a new rubber O-ring.  Parco specializes in high-performance seals and is the industry lead in the development of proprietary rubber compounds and bonding techniques. Parco was actually the first manufacturer to specialize in O-rings and is still their primary product.  Parco is a very hands on company selling to many Fortune 500 companies.  They make their own molds, mix their own rubber and mold their parts in computer-controlled presses. They cater to six major industries; oil field machinery, military & aerospace, water filtration, motor vehicles, farm & construction and fuel-dispensing.

Here are some of the most popular Parco products.  In the oil field machinery their most popular product is the 0419-90 Black Nitrile (90-durometer nitrile; sulfur-cured; high pressure and oil resistant). The military & aerospace industries most popular Parco products is part number 1933-70, a blue fluorosilicone (70-durometer flurosilicone; high temperature and compression set resistant; AMS R 25988 and MIL R 25988 compliant).  Water filtration’s most popular product is compound 5323-70 black EPDM (70-durometer ethylene propylene; peroxide-cured; NSF-61 listed).  The most popular motor vehicle seal is compound 4456-70 black nitrile (70-durometer nitrile; oil resistant; plastic compatible).  In the farming industry compound 4467-70 black nitrile (70-durometer nitrile; internal lubricated; low temperature and fuel resistant) is most popular.  And in the fuel-dispensing industry compound 2295-70 black nitrile (70-durometer nitrile; fuel and alcohol resistant; UL-listed) is the most popular.  If you are looking for high quality products or high performance seals with high performance applications check out Parco today.

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Boost Your Business With POS Systems

I just returned to one of my favorite childhood restaurants the other day.  It had been a couple years since I have eaten there and have always had such great family memories from the times we visited.  The one thing that did stand out in the past were the long lines we always had to wait in.  I noticed this time around that the wait time was shorter and the waiters and waitresses were using new credit card processing services.  It was so nice to be able to just swipe our card so easily and quickly.  It really cut down the time we had to wait after eating.  I think all business merchants should use these POS systems (point of sale) to help the flow of business. You would have the ability to offer customers (like ourselves) flexibility with payments.  Merchants could offer customers the ability to pay via Visa, Master Card, American Express or Interac.  This will in-turn allow merchants to increase store traffic and profitability. 

We left the restaurant extremely happy that day. We were completely satisfied with the amount of time saved by the POS System.  One company offering these great systems is the MONEXgroup.  They are the leading providers; they offer easy quotes right on their site and even offer onsite service, data security and fraud awareness.  Give your business a boost now by adding a new POS System.

Regal Cinema Gift Card Giveaway!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Gift Card Weekend. All opinions are 100% mine.

Hey Movie Fans ~ Here is your chance to win a $20 gift card to Regal Cinemas! Starting 12/5 – 12/9 Gilbert the Gift Card Machine will be giving away more than 100 gift cards leading up to the ultimate Gift Card Weekend.  Gift Card Weekend will include gift cards from a ton of cool places we all love; JCPenny, Regal Cinema, Subway, Sephora, Applebee's, Bass Pro Shops, Adidas, Buca di Beppo, Lowe’s, Spa Finder, Marriot and Giant Eagle.  Gift Card Weekend is a one-time event held each year where participating retail partners give featured offers for gift cards purchased during the Holiday season. The gift cards can be redeemed from January 6 –January 8, 2012.  Here's your chance to increase the value of all those gifts.  You don't want to miss this amazing event. 

 

It is so easy to get your hands on one of the $20 Regal Cinemas gift cards given away daily on Facebook.  All you have to do is like Gift Card Weekend on Facebook. I've already liked them, and I'm waiting for my chance to win!  Here is the really cool part, every time you “influence” one of your Facebook friends to like Gift Card Weekend, you will gain extra entries.  One extra entry for every friend you send over.  So make sure you post about this and share it with all your friends. Make sure you check back often as they will be giving the gift cards away all month long. This is the perfect holiday giveaway, so head on over to Facebook and ‘like’ Gift Card Giveaway today!

FREE Similac Formula, Coupons and More

Check out how you can get your hands on some FREE Similac forumula, Coupons and more!

This is perfect for mommies to be or those who are in the planning stage!

Manufacturing Software

Technology Group International (TGI) LTD is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software developer. If you are looking for manufacturing software or distribution software then you have found the right company.  Enterprise resource planning (ERP) integrates internal and external management information across an entire organization, embracing finance/accounting, manufacturing, sales and service, customer relationship, management, etc. ERP systems automate this activity with an integrated software application.  Its purpose is to facilitate the flow of information between all business functions inside the boundaries of the organization and manage the connections to outside stakeholders.  Is your company looking for a unique business philosophy and one complete solution? TGI will make the difference.  You will receive the complete application source code, direct developer support, free maintenance, successful implementation and customer satisfaction is guaranteed. 

They provide many different services including; project management, business and application consulting, training, data migration, maintenance and support, managed infrastructure and software as a service.  Customers for TGI LTD are usually small to mid-market manufacturers and wholesale distributors across a variety of industry segments.  TGI LTD is TGI’s exclusive focus on the development, sale, implementation and support of Enterprise 21 ERP, the company’s fully-integrated ERP software system.

FREE Sesame Street Fire Safety Station Activity Book

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Publish Your Own Book

Do you have a book idea you have always wanted to publish.  Maybe you have wanted to turn your blog posts into a book, or take your recipes and create a cookbook.  Well now you can easily turn your ideas into a published book from the comfort of your own home using online book publishers.  Publish your book with Instantpublisher and stop wasting your time with desktop publishing and short run royalty publishers that keep most of your profit and see why so many other customers rave about the quality, price and speed of their book printing services.  This is all easier than it sounds.  Anyone can design a book cover and text pages in any Microsoft Windows or Mac based program.  They offer one color and full color printing and four popular book sizes.  All covers have liquid lamination and a UV coating to give a professional appearance all with no additional cost.

The best part about this book publisher is they will help sell your book!  They will list the first 20 pages of your publication on Yourbook.com, a site where many bookstores, large publishing houses, publishing companies and book brokers visit to view new titles.  As the author you will have complete control over your design and style.  For an extra charge they can even provide an ISBN number for your new book. This is the easy stress free route to getting your ideas published.

Come on and get your ideas published today.  How fun would it be to turn your blog or recipes into a new published book!

Create and Print Your Own Family Cookbook!

Do you have a bunch of favorite family recipes.  Head over a create your own family cookbook for the holidays.  Hurry the deal only lasts 2 more days!

Website Design

Website design is an integral part of any business.  New York web design offers integrated interactive services which will effectively boost your business.  They offer ecommerce website designs, large-scale enterprise systems and search marketing campaigns.  This is the best method to increase sales, cut costs and improve your overall bottom line on the internet.   The ecommerce solution is top-quality online solutions that transform your business.   New York web design will take the time to thoroughly understand your business, analyze your target audience and their behavior, and develop a strategy to cater to your customers.  There are so many options available; ecommerce consulting, ecommerce solutions, user interface design, graphic design, custom websites, internet marketing (SEO and affiliate program management).  No matter the size of your business there is a solution specifically for you and your company.

You can easily get a quote right on-line.  They offer references and case studies you can check out before getting your quote.  Some of their current clients are Dannon, CNN and DKNY.  Go ahead and get your quote today and see how much your boost your business can get.  Don’t waste your money with those general template website designers.  Get your whole ecommerce solution taken care of in one place.

We Have a Winner

Congratulations to Lauren comment #8 for winning the UGLee Pens!  The winner has been notified and will have 48 hours to respond.  Thank you to all who entered and to UGLee Pen for providing this giveaway!

Retail Resource

Wouldn’t it be nice to find all your retail store merchandising and supply needs in one place?  Well now you can at the Retail Resource.  Retail Resource is the industry leader in retail store supplies and retail store fixtures with over 7,500 products.  Their wide selections of items contain many new and unique items that no one else carries.  You have to check out the large array of mannequins including; kids and adults, male and female, rod and fiberglass, the possibilities are endless.  Find what works best for your needs. They even have jewelry displays.

It is very easy to place your order; they provide a quick order form right on the website.  Before you order you can request a catalog and once you have placed your order you can check the status very easily.  The best part of ordering through the Retail Resource website is that they have a 100% money back satisfaction guarantee, no small order fees and they have very competitive pricing.  Don’t waste time searching for your store supplies elsewhere and take care of all your shopping at Retail Resource.

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Tips 4: Making Handmade Ornaments with the Kids

I remember making handmade ornaments every year with my family, it has been a special tradition that still sticks with me today. Every year we would create a different kind of ornament and put our names and the year on them.  We all have an ornament from every year since we were born.  I love to see all the different creations on the tree and I have now started this great tradition with my son.

There are sooo many ways you can create handmade ornaments with your kids.  Here is a picture of some of my previous ornaments (the backs without my name and date on them) and how we made them.

The purple Christmas light is made out of foam.  We cut out the shape and on the other side I wrote my name and the year.  The middle one is actually a nipple to represent a reindeer's face.  We glued the eyes (which are missing) and the bow and again wrote my name and year.  The green Christmas tree is actually made out of  Play Clay, a recipe you can find from Arm and Hammer Baking Soda. We made the dough and used cookie cutters to get our shapes and wrote our names and years on the front. 

Making ornaments is a great project for kids and can bring the whole family together and create memories that will last a lifetime!

Here are 9 more ideas for creating handmade ornaments! Including felt, pine cones, tin, popsicle sticks and much more!

Sports Authority Gift Certificate Deal

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Discount Office Supplies

Do you have a company that is in need of office supplies? Are you looking for ways to cut back on costs?  Well, I have found the perfect solution to both of these questions. OM Enterprise Inc. has a diverse selection of discount office supplies including printer and toner cartridges.  Most companies are wasting valuable money on regular priced office supplies, you don't want to be one of them.  The best solution to save your company money is to start ordering discount office supplies from OM Enterprise Inc.  What is great about the discount products is that they are brand named products, most notably HP ink and toner cartridges as well as Xerox toners.  When you order your discount office supplies you will also be provided with a high level of support with their amazing IT Services. 

That Advertising Agency - Help Promote Your Business

I have recently come across a great Advertising Agency, That Advertising Agency.  They have one mission: to ensure that the client is happy.  When looking for a great advertising agency you want to know that they care about their clients’ needs, not just themselves. That is exactly what That Advertising Agency focuses on… You!

They are not a typical advertising agency; they are all digital and want to bring all their clients into the 21^st Century.  We all know that television, radio and print forms of advertising are phasing out.  We know this because you can now do almost everything on the internet; watch t.v. shows, listen to radio stations and read almost every newspaper out there.  That Advertising Agency understands this growing trend and is all about creating a mixed media marketing experience by combing old and new media. They offer many different services that they can tailor to your needs.  The services they offer include; public relations, event promotions, search engine optimization, media buying and social media.

Social Media has become a very important way to market your business.  That Advertising Agency understands that every business is different, so they will offer you a personalized battery of social media servies specifically tailored for your company to achieve results. They will start with an in-depth market research to determine who your potential customers are and what social media platforms they are using.  This is the perfect way to help promote yourself.

One important question in any advertising program is whether it is worth it.  That Advertising Agency wants to ensure you that your money is going to good use and that you are fully satisfied with your return. They have a proprietary software that can track the success of your advertising campaigns minute by minute and day to day.  The best part of this advertising agency is that they the brightest most talented team of professionals eager to partner with you to develop a strategic marketing plan that will pay dividends.

The Slice Safety Cutter Review

I am so happy that I have had the chance to review The Slice Saftey Cutter, it has turned out to be one of my favorite little devices.  I have used the Slice Saftey Cutter for sooo many things already, it is great.  The Slice features a finger-friendly microscopic ceramic blade that's quick, easy and a safe substitute for scissors or traditional safety knives.  The Slice Safety Cutter - is great for couponers, you can easily cut the coupons you need without the hassle of using scissors and without the mess. Also, it is the perfect size to carry in your purse so you can clip coupons right in the store, or add it directly to your keychain.

 

The Slice Saftey Cutter also works great with wrapping paper. It is that time of year again where you will be wrapping a ton of gifts.  What I hate most about using scissors is that I can never get a clean cut.  Well, with The Slice Saftely Cutter I also get a clean edge, and my wrapping looks amazing!

 

Here are some additional features of The Slice Safety Cutter:

- Ceramic blade lasts longer than steel
- Stays sharp and never rusts
- Built-in magnet and key-ring hole
- Rubberized non-slip finish
- Finger-Friendly™ Design
- For left- and right-handers

The uses for this amazing tool are endless! Slice Safety Cutters are perfect for scrap-booking, clipping recipes, coupons and news articles, removing shrink-wrap, opening CDs, DVDs, plastic packaging, and more.  And The Slice Safety Cutter is a great stocking stuffer!

Buy it now for only $5.99 – it is the best gift for all those couponing mommies!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

We Have Winners!

I would like to announce the 2 newest winners at Tips 4 Saving. 

Congratulations to comment 39 Barbara the winner of the EcoLips Giveaway

and

Congratulations to comment 172 Valerie the winner of the Carmex Prize Pack

Both winners have been emailed and will have 48 hrs to respond.  Thank you to all that entered and to EcoLips and Carmex for providing 2 great giveaways!

First Response Coupon (Any Product)

Click Here to print a $2.00 Off Coupon for any First Response Pregancy Test, Ovulation Kit or Fertility Test.

FREE clothes at Sears Outlet every Tuesday!

Did you hear this amazing announcement by Sears Outlet, "In case you missed our big announcement last night, we’re having free apparel Tuesdays starting today and going through the rest of the year! All you have to do is be a Shop Your Way Rewards Member with a valid email address. It’s completely free and available for sign up in store. And as always any friend of yours is a friend of ours, so don’t forget to share this"

Apparently there is no maximum.  All you have to do is sing up as a Shop Your Way Rewards Member and go shopping on Tuesdays and grab your free clothes!  This deal will not work with outwear or Levi's Brand.  How amazing is this?  Unfortunately there are not many Sears Outlet stores that sell apparel.

Click here to see if there is a Sears Outlet by you that carries apparel now!

Calgary Apartments ~ Find your new home now!

Calgary Apartments is the best way to find your home online, if you are looking to move to Canada.  Canada is such a beautiful country and there are so many different places to live.  On Calgary Apartments home locator you will find 16 different areas to browse through.  You will be able to view pictures, descriptions and prices of homes and apartments.  When we were looking for our latest home, we found it much easier to be able to see pictures online of the places we were interested in.  This way we were able to dwindle down our choices to the most popular ones we liked and just visited those.  It saved us a lot of time and travel expenses.  You can use this site to view all the information from the comfort of your own home and make decisions before you travel. 

It’s always a good idea to check out everything that is important to you in a new town.  Check out the neighborhoods, school districts and employment opportunities.  You never know what you will find until you try it!  I know we are looking to move within the next 5 years and now know where to start our search!

UGLee Pen Review and Giveaway

Have you heard of an UGLee Pen?

The UGLee Pen is the world’s most comfortable, ergonomic, doctor recommended pen.  The UGLee pen (Ultimate Grip Pen) was inspired and created by Dr. James Lee.  You might be asking yourself what is so special about the UGLee Pen. Well let me tell you, the UGLee Pen only weighs 11 grams, which means less inertia and more comfort.  The pen is mated with the smoothest ink system known, smoother than those other roller balls, gel and fountain inks.  Best of all the UGLee Pen has a full size comfort grip, which is perfectly engineered to follow the anatomy of your hand.  The UGLee pen is great for everyone including those who suffer from hand pain, children learning to write, those who suffer from hand cramps and those who write a lot.

I was really excited to use the UGLee pen because I usually get a sore on my finger when I write from pressing to hard.  I first noticed the full size comfort grip, it felt squishy and really did feel very comfortable.  Next I noticed how smooth the ink really is. I didn’t believe at first that I would notice a difference in ink, but I did.  It feels like the pen is gliding over the paper.  I wrote with it for a couple days and I did not for the first time get any sores on my fingers.  I was very excited about the pen and wanted to show it off so I brought the pen to work with me to show it off to co-workers.  My first co-worker looked at the pen and she said, “wow, that’s an ugly pen.”  I just started laughing and showed her the name of the pen… UGLee Pen!  After a few of my co-workers tried the pen, they were hooked! It feels great and works better than all those other pens!

Our Potty Training Success Story

My son will be turning 3 very soon and I am happy to say he is officially potty trained.  It took a lot of patience, understanding and creativity.  These are the steps we took to successfully potty train my son.

1.      We introduced the potty early to get him comfortable with it (around 14 months).  Before bath time we would let him inspect his potty, sit on it and we talked about what happens on the potty. We noticed him peeing in the bathtub during bath time.  So when he would pee in the bathtub we would make a “big” deal about going pee-pee and talked about how we need to put our pee-pee in the potty. This turned into him sitting on the potty to go pee every time before we took a bath.

Eco Lips Review and Giveaway

Winter is almost here and that means more dry cracked lips.  One thing I hate the most about cold weather is the affect it has on my lips. If I don’t wear any lip balm my lips get very dry and irritated, which causes me to lick them. Once you start licking dry lips it just gets worse. So it’s always important for me and my family to have lip balm close by, not just for the winter but all year round.  Eco Lips has been kind enough to send me some lip balm samples to try and they are absolutely great.  Eco Lips has so many different kinds of lip balms and moisturizes to choose from, the whole family was taken care of.

What I like about Eco Lips is that their products are organic and very environmentally friendly, which is very important to my family.  Also, one of the lip balms I received, Renew ~ Rejuvenating Lip Balm, contains Fair Trade Certified Cocoa Butter.  It states, “By choosing this Fair Trade Certified product you are directly supporting a better life for farming families through fair prices, direct trade, community development and environmental stewardship.” It is so wonderful to know you are supporting a company that really cares.

 Eco Lips sent us 4 lip balms to try.  I chose the Renew lip balm because I just knew my lips were going to get really bad this winter.  The flavor is Orange Spice and contains Argan Oil to revitalize skin and neutralize free radicals.  My husband chose Eco Lips Energy, which comes in a black tube with a small lightening strike (very manly). The Energy contains; caffeine, green tea and B12 and he says that he feels like his lips come alive when he uses it and they feel very smooth.  What is great is that they actually have a kids line. They have partnered together with Honest Tea® to create: Honest Kids Goodness Grapeness, Tropical Tango Punch, and Berry Berry Good Lemonade.  The Honest Kids line is USDA Certified Organic, again a company who cares!  My son got the Goodness Grapeness and loves using his lip balm. He especially loves to have something he can put in his pockets!

Remember when I mentioned it’s important for us to have lip balm close by at all time, well Eco Lips has even got that part covered.  They have an Eco Clip so you can clip your lip balm to anything and it is readily available. 

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