ss_blog_claim=85b237428a2cc565671d0785d20b3dad Mommy Enterprises - Work At Home Blog: March 2008
Monday, March 31, 2008
Got Blinds?

Do you have old drapes in your house that you want to get rid of? You should try adding blinds to your windows instead of curtains. I have always wanted to install some wood blinds in my house. They have some neat looking Faux Wood blinds I would like to buy some time in the future.

Enjoy
Stefani Partin



Friday, March 28, 2008
What Can You Do With Private Label Rights Content?
There are so many ways you can use PLR that it's almost easier to start with what you cannot do with it: Most PLR membership sites have stipulated in their terms of service that you can't submit the articles to an article directory. Barring that, you can do whatever you want with it!

Here are some ideas for you to think about.

- Add PLR articles to your site
I don't have to convince you of the value of having more and more excellent content on your website. You're a smart online marketer and you already know that Content is King. Content is why the internet exists! It's all
about information, and if your site is frequently updated with excellent information, you keep your visitors interested, you keep the search engines happy with you, you get new customers, new newsletter subscribers, more affiliate income, AdSense income, and however else you're monetizing your site.

- Add PLR to your blog
So you're using a blog as a marketing and relationship tool but have major blog block? PLR to the rescue! In fact this has been one of our favorite ways to use PLR. If you don't have something interesting and useful to say on your blog on a frequent basis, you're toast in the blogosphere. You won't have much of anyone reading your blog much less subscribing to your RSS feed to keep updated with you.

Using a PLR article on your blog is a little known secret of successful bloggers. You can add it with a little editing to give it your personality, or use a paragraph or two from one article to write a series of posts, or grab a sentence or two to post as a Tip of the Day. Get creative!

- PLR as newsletter bait
It's getting more and more challenging to get your visitors to sign up for your email list. You want them to do so because you can stay in touch, increasing the chance that they'll eventually become your customer, and even market other similar products to them as an affiliate, increasing your income in a passive fashion.

But you don't have a ton of time to create a sensational report that would grab their interest and make them want to give you their name and email. PLR can be a super easy answer to this dilemna. What about that ecourse you meant to put together? Plop a series of PLR articles into your autoresponder to send your list.

Using PLR articles can save you a lot of time and money, I recommend you get started with PLR today.

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by Carrie Lauth


Trying To Get Pregnant?

As there are many babies born everyday that are given up for adoption, there are also many people who would love to get pregnant and start new families. I have three children of my own and a stepdaughter and cannot imagine what it would be like to not be able to get pregnant. I know people that this has happened to and it saddens me. Some people would love so much to have babies and just can't seem to get pregnant for whatever reason. For those in the Chicago area that are trying to get pregnant, Dr. Randy Morris might be able to help. You can find him at IVF 1, a vitro fertilization and PGD center located in Chicago and Naperville IL. Dr. Randy Morris specializes in infertility and helps couples understand and resolve their fertility problems. You can find out more by visiting IVF 1 fertility clinic Chicago

Until Next Time
Stefani Partin


Thursday, March 27, 2008
Got A Site For Moms? Need Content?

Do you have a website for moms that needs some good content? Get an "All Content For Mom" membership. With this membership you will get a package full of top quality content that moms are searching for. The package will include 30 new private label articles that are written specifically for moms. This content is original that is not found on any other PLR website. Each month you will receive new articles and will vary from each month. They will cover topics such as parenting issues, women's interests, family travel, financial concerns and more. This content can be used on your website, blog, newsletter, etc. You can also rewrite the content or take pieces from it.

You will receive lots of EXTRAs too with your membership. You will receive 10 product reviews, 10 recipes, a special report and more! If you need content, you should really check out this membership package!

Until Next Time
Stefani Partin


Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Heard Of The Ivy League Baseball Club?
Like the Chicago Cubs? Better yet, do you like baseball? Of all sports, I enjoy watching baseball the most. If you are a fan you can watch the game from a rooftop. The Ivy League Baseball Club was founded on April 23, 1914 which was also the first opening game. You can watch a Chicago Cubs game from a building rooftop right across the street from Wrigley field. What is neat about this place is you can rent it for groups, parties and more. Wouldn't this be a great experience for all. It was named by MetroMix.com as one of Chicago's top spots to hold a bachelorette party. Their rooftop can hold up to 200 people. Most dates require you to book at least 10 guests though! You can even drink and eat while your watching the game. If you are drinking alcoholic beverages, you will get cut off at the middle of the 7th inning.

I think if I lived in the area, I might take a trip to watch a game from the Wrigleyville rooftops even if I wasn't a Chicago Cubs fan. I would do it just for the fun of it and to say I have done it.

Until Next Time
Stefani Partin


Do You Use StumbleUpon
Do you use StumbleUpon? If you have a website or blog you should take a peek at your stats to see if you are receiving traffic from it. I just checked stats on my InternetMarketerMommy blog and StumbleUpon is listed as my top referrer under the Search Engines. On each of my posts I publish, there is a Share It feature that allows the user to add it StumbleUpon and a few others. It must be working! I have been messing around with the site and finding some neat sites that I have bookmarked. If you are unfamiliar with StumbleUpon you can find out more at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StumbleUpon

Stefani


Need A Sign?

When you own a business it is important to get your name out there. A great way to do that is with signs, banners, magnets, etc. I have magnets for each side of the truck and I love them. There is plenty of places to buy these online. Check out www.BuildASign.com


Feeling A Little Better
Yesterday I felt like CRAP. I didn't get much work done at all. I actually spent most of the time laying down getting rest. I have heard that rest can be the best when your sick. Luckily the baby took a nap at the same time. Today I am still under the weather but feel much better than I did yesterday. I am actually getting stuff accomplished. I am drinking lots of juice too! Im hoping that it goes away so I don't have to make a trip to the doctor.

Stefani


Tuesday, March 25, 2008
For Those With BMWs

Do you own a BMW? We had one but did not have it for long. We had a really nice one but got offered a trade for it we couldn't refuse. They are very nice cars and can be very expensive as well. For those that own them, there is a website with lots of parts that you might be interested in. They have BMW body kits, spoilers, BMW Grilles and much more!

Until Next Time
Stefani Partin



Baby Update
My little son is growing like a weed. On Jan 28 when he was born he was 20 inches long. I measured him now and he is about 23 inches long. I still need to weigh him to see how much he has gained for his baby book. He is also holding his head up quite often now. It is a little wobbly but very cute!

Stefani


Like Rap & Hip Hop?
I like a variety of music. I like Rap, Hip Hop, Rock, R&B and even some country. I listen to music in my car and on my computer when I am working. If you are like me and like hip hop, you might like this new site that just launched. You can view artist listings, participate in a forum, view the top 10 and more. Find out who is the best rapper too! You can visit this site by going to http://www.rapartists.com


Under The Weather
Have I mentioned before I hate being sick. I have caught something again and it feels like it is bronchitis. I wanted to get some stuff done today on my websites but have spent most the day in bed with the baby. While he has been napping, I have been trying to get some rest too. I know that sleeping helps your recovery so I am trying to rest as much as I can. Hopefully this goes away fast because I don't like it. I am also afraid the baby is going to catch it and he has already been sick twice and is only 2 months old.

Sick Stefani :(


Do You Like To Save?
I am very frugal when I make purchases. I am always trying to find a way to save money, especially if it is an online purchase. When I make online purchases I always look to see if I can find coupons to help me save something. There is a website with online coupons that you might be interested in bookmarking: www.buywithcoupons.com

Enjoy
Stefani


Monday, March 24, 2008
Thank Goodness For Monday
While most people dread Mondays, today I am glad it is here. The girls were off all last week for Spring Break. Having 4 children in one house at one time for one week can drive a person crazy. Well, it wasn't too bad but I am enjoying the semi-quiet house right now. The baby is in his bouncer sleeping, Hannah is watching Dora and I am getting caught up with emails, blogging, etc.

I hope everyone had a great Easter yesterday. We spent most of the day at home which was relaxing. The Easter Bunny had left eggs for the girls so they got to do their egg hunt early in the morning and played most of the day. For dinner we went to their Nanas house where they got to do another egg hunt and had a ham dinner. Now its back to work!

Stefani


Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Debt Oh Debt

I thought I had it easy for a while with no car payments. I had paid off the one car payment I had early last year and enjoyed not having the dreaded car payment each month. I have now got myself into another payment but a good vehicle is what my family needed. We also needed something that seats us all considering we are now a family of 6. I am now at a position where I can afford the payment and not go bankrupt! In the past when I had the large payment and not enough income, I found myself using Debt Management Plans to help me keep track of my debt. So now we are styling in a new Chevy Tahoe, wohoo!

Stefani


Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Looking For Wealth & Wellness

Are you in need for a new home business opportunity? How about one that involves health and wellness? If you are looking, take a peek at the Women's Wealth & Wellness Team. It is a great way for moms to make extra money at home!

Stefani


Need More IT Skills?
I have been one of those computer chics for years. I am lucky that I know the information that I know because I am able to create streams of income from home with my computer. If I didn't know how to use a computer, I would be out of luck making money with it online. If you are looking to take some courses to improve your IT/computer skills you might want to check out QuickCert. They offer training and IT Certification that you might want to take advantage of. QuickCert is a Microsoft Certified Partner, CompTIA Board Member and an EC-Council Authorized Training Center.

Enjoy
Stefani Partin



Some Free Programs
When it comes to software I am one that that tries to find a FREE alternative to some of the costly programs that are needed to run my business. Below are a few of the programs that I use daily that you might be interested in using too!

Mozilla Firefox - My favorite browser

Mozilla Thunderbird - Great email program similar to how Outlook works. I was an Outlook user until it crashed for me and no longer works on my pc.

Gimp - Don't want to spend money on Photoshop? This is an awesome graphics program to use if you can afford Photoshop or PaintShopPro.

FileZilla
- Do you FTP. If yes, you might enjoy this program over the one you are currently using.

Enjoy
Stefani Partin


Thought About A Franchise?
Have you ever thought about starting your own business with a franchise? With owning a franchise, you have advantages over starting a business from ground up. Some of these advantages of benefits are that your business already has a track record. It is also a faster way to get your feet on the ground owning your own business. One of the key factors of a franchise is the low risk that is involved. If you are looking for Franchise Information then you should take a peek at RedHotFranchises.com. This site has some information on some great franchise opportunities available.

Until Next Time
Stefani Partin



Squarespace
I am not a member of Squarespace but I thought that my visitors might be interested. I found Squarespace tonight through StumbleUpon and thought it looks pretty interesting. It is a publishing system where you can create blogs and websites. I am one who uses Dreamweaver and old fashioned HTML. I love creating websites so I might just try it out for fun. I am a big fan of Wordpress when it comes to blogs. I use both Blogger and Wordpress.

When you visit the website you can signup for a 14 day FREE trial!

Here is the link: https://www.squarespace.com

Enjoy
Stefani Partin


Awesome Clothing & More For Chics
Are you one that likes to dress in trendy clothes and accessories? Do you own anything from the Baby Phat line? Baby Phat has stuff for juniors, plus size, girlz, accessories, lingerie, purses, footwear and much more. I am one who has a collection of designer purses. I think that I need to add one of the Baby Phat handbags or purses to my collection. The picture in this post is of their Spring Starlet Tote that I would LOVE to have. I can never have enough purses. Do you have some baby phat purses in your purse collection?

Until Next Time
Stefani



Thursday, March 13, 2008
A Virtual Baby Shower
When: March 27-29th

Where: http://www.littleladybugdesigns.com

An adoptive mother to be, who was picked by a contest, is being showered with baby gifts from numerous sponsors.

Not only is the mother being showered with gifts but all of the guests who attend this Virtual Baby shower get the chance to win these same prizes!

Simply visit http://www.littleladybugdesigns.com on March 27th-29th, visit the party page, enjoy games, entertainment, music and more, then leave one comment in the guest book per person about your favorite giveaway or thing about the party in our guestbook and you will be entered to win a great prize from one of our sponsors! Little Ladybug Designs is offering free return address labels for a guest, and free shipping (insurance not included) for EVERYONE! What a fun way to congratulate new mommies!


Virtual Baby Shower


Qassia Value
I found another way to bring FREE traffic to your site. I joined a new site called Qassia Value last night and thought I would share. You earn Qassia dollars for reviewing content and adding content as well as referring others. The more Qassia dollars you have, the better your site comes up in their directory. You can earn traffic, backlinks to your site and more. You can find out more by visiting my profile at: http://mommyenterprises.qassia.com


Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Another Baby Picture!

I just love taking pictures of my new son. I just had some developed and of course I got a cd with them on it so I could upload to my computer. I do have a digital camera but being able to use it is another thing. I lost the USB cord and ordered one off ebay. I ended up getting the wrong one so I had to find and order the correct one. I just received the correct one the other day but its missing a pin in the cord and it doesn't work. So anyhow, I wanted to share this cute picture of me and my son.


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Until Next Time
Stefani Partin


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Tuesday, March 11, 2008
See Cher Live!

Are you a fan of Cher? I have been a fan since I was a child. I know that Cher was first famous when she was singing with Donny but I remember her as an actress. In her movie Mask, she played the mother of Rocky Dennis that was a boy that suffered from a rare disease disorder called craniodiaphyseal dysplasia. This movie came out in 1985 and I cannot count the number of times I have seen it. My mom had recorded it for me on a VHS tape and I watched it over and over. It wasn't even a kid movie, but I really liked it. So from then on, I always knew who Cher was. Since then she has become quite the actress and has won many awards like the Academy Award, Grammy Award, Emmy Award. She has always been this icon to me! I was reading online that she is going to be at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Her shows are supposed to start in May 2008. I won't be attending being that I just had a baby and a family of 6, but if I was in the area I would be sure to attend. Cher is a legend to many! If you are interested in going, visit: Tickets to see Cher in Las Vegas

Until Next Time
Stefani Partin


No Luck But Bad Luck
Have you ever thought that if you didn't have bad luck you wouldn't have luck at all? Seems like bad luck is the story of my life with my house and my cars. Something is always going wrong. This weekend our show car got a flat tire, blew a radiator hose and a belt broke. I have my Cadillac that is still sitting in the driveway because we can't figure out what the problem is. Now today, our family car breaks down. It is going to have to be towed home and more money spent to get it fixed or get it out of here. I had bought this family car as something I could drive until my Cadillac gets fixed but I guess I bought a lemon. I won't go on to mention the problems that keep going wrong with my house. Luckily I take each day as it comes to me and hope that my luck will get better. If I was wealthy I wouldn't be stressing so much!


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Until Next Time
Stefani





Free Computer Training
Free computer training can take many different shapes and forms. The most common forms of free computer training usually include things like online forums, community classes, online resource bulletin boards, etc. However, there is a little-discussed option for free computer training that can boost your computer knowledge and make you one of the few, the proud, the people in the know about computers!

The method of free computer training we will discuss in this article is self-teaching. Now, obviously, in order to teach yourself something about computers (or any other subject for that matter) you must have access to some sort of reference material, right? While most new reference material will cost you an arm and a leg (especially in the computer field), there is a way around this! In order to get material for your free computer training, one area that is most overlooked is the used book store.

Now wait a minute, I can hear you saying, "That's not free!" Ah, but when you get the right kind of used book store, it literally can be free! You see, there are many used bookstores that offer book exchanges, or in-store credit for books that you may bring in for them to have. They are, after all, in the business of selling used books. Get the idea? So, free computer training material can be found at either no cost, or very low cost to any one seeking to be self-taught in the computer world.

So the next question becomes, "How exactly do you go about teaching yourself?". Well, admittedly, there is a knack for this sort of thing. However, anyone can attain free computer training through self-taught methods if you apply yourself and get organized. One method that I would recommend is the overview method. Get your materials together and go over all of the table of contents to find the exact topics that you are interested in. Then you can develop an outline for yourself, basically creating your own free computer training course. As you study the material, you can check it off of your outline, until you have completed your course.

It is important when you are teaching yourself through free computer training that you ensure that you are developing a firm grasp on the material. One way that is recommended to make sure you 'get it' would be to put into practical use whatever it is you are learning. Fore example, if you are learning HTML (website coding language), then a great way to test and practice what you are learning is to put together a web page from scratch! Another example of testing your knowledge that you are learning from free computer training is to upgrade your computer! If you are learning about how to install additional RAM or a better sound card, then take on the challenge!

If you fail to firmly grasp the things that you are learning through your methods of self-taught free computer training, then you will never know how much you really know. Only through self-testing and practical application of this type of knowledge can you be confident in your ability to 'talk it up' around the water cooler, or even help a friend with their computer problems.


Surfs Up!

Do you like to surf? I love the ocean but have never actually been surfing. It is something I would like to try someday though! Right now I only live by a lake so boating is my choice of fun! For those of you that enjoy surfing, check out The Surfboard Warehouse. If you have ever wanted your own custom surfboard, now is your chance. The Surfboard Warehouse is where you can purchase custom boards, fins, board bags, leashes and more. If you are looking for surfboard bags they have a ton of bags from the most elite companies in the industry.

Enjoy
Stefani Partin



Monday, March 10, 2008
Easter Basket Fundraiser
Yesterday I don't think I was online at all. I had to wake up extra early to get ready for a easter basket fundraiser run that Chris's car club put on yesterday at the children's home. It turned out pretty good. There was quite a few cars that came out to the event to drop off easter baskets for the kids. Feels good to give to those who need it!


Need Heat?

Are you cold? My house will get very cold at night if I don't turn on the heat. I have the old fashioned wall gas heaters in my home. I am hoping to be able to convert to central heat and air sometime soon! I don't really mind too much using the gas wall heater but having no central air conditioning in the summer can be a bummer. If you are in need of some heat, check out the website GasHeatersOnline. They have a wide range and variety of ways to heat up your home, even fireplaces! Even if you just are in need of a space heater, they got you covered. Visit the website at: http://www.gasheatersonline.com

Until Next Time
Stefani Partin


Saturday, March 08, 2008
Got A Food Related Website?
PLR Food ContentIf you have a food related website, there is a freebie you might be interested. PLR Food Content is giving away a free sample pack of PLR content for your website. This free offer might not last long so you might want to go download it.

Want A FREE Sampling Of What PLR Food Content Has To Offer? Click Here Now!

Enjoy
Stefani

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Plan Ahead For Mothers Day

Do you do anything special for your mom on Mothers Day? I know that I enjoy spending the day with my kids. I hope for a little extra special attention or help that day too. I usually try to get my mom some kind of gift to make her day like flowers. If you are one that likes to have flowers delivered to your mom, be sure to plan ahead. Sometimes when you try to order at the last minute, the flowers shops may get booked up. If you shop online you will want to check out the flowers and gifts from 1800Flowers. They have some online shopping coupon codes too! Here are a few if you are interested:

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Why not brighten up your moms day on mother's day with some pretty flowers!

Stefani



Friday, March 07, 2008
Happy Birthday Hailey

Today is my daughter Hailey's 9th birthday! We got her some video games, clothes and a phone card for her cell phone she got for Christmas. Have you seen those cupcake cakes? I got her a Scooby Doo cupcake cake today that is adorable. She will be celebrating her birthday again at her grandmas house tomorrow and will have a regular cake there. Can you say spoiled! I think we are going to one of the family fun centers later today to ride those little derby cars. Fun stuff!

Stefani


Thursday, March 06, 2008
Got Labels?

Have you heard of the website DYMO? They have some pretty cool gadgets you might want to use for your business. They have electric label makers and label printers that might make a great addition to your office. From small inexpensive labels to nice label printers, they definitely can help you with your label printing needs. I am one who loves labels. I love to label my files, my folders and many other things. It just makes things more organized in my opinion. DYMO offers DYMO Stamps that is an internet postage service to help you from waiting in those long lines at the post office. Now you can print online stamps from your computer. If you print on CDs, you will want to check out this site too!

DYMO has a label printer called the LabelWriter 400 Turbo that you might be interested in, especially if you print postage. It prints those nice looking postage labels you might have seen. This products is compact and easy to use. It prints high-resolution labels for envelopes, packages, folders, files, media and much more. This printer will print from Microsoft® Word, WordPerfect®, Outlook®, QuickBooks®, ACT!® and other popular software. Again, this would be perfect for the small business or home office.

Until Next Time
Stefani Partin





Free ChildSafe ID Kit!

I found another cool free offer for parents. This one is a FREE ChildSafe ID Kit. It allows you to save your child's important information in one safe place. You can review what the kit looks like by visiting their website and clicking "Preview the kit". Order your free kit by visiting: http://www.childsafekit.com

Enjoy
Stefani


Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Got Insurance?
There are many different types of insurance available to us to obtain to prevent us from a loss . You would be surprised what you can and can't insure. We all should have car insurance if we drive or own a vehicle. You never know when that accident might happen. You might also want to have renters insurance if you are a renter. Renters insurance will come in handy if someone was to break into your apartment and steal your valuables. I am a home owner and have home owners insurance which is required when you have a mortgage. Then there is life insurance. What would we do if there wasn't a such thing as insurance. I know that everyone should have health insurance. When you don't have health insurance and something happens, medical bills can be very costly. There are other types of insurance out there that you may not have heard of like Courier Insurance

If you are looking for insurance you can start your search online. You can get different insurance quotes online as well as research what is covered under each plan. Be smart and do your research first before cashing out any money for insurance.

Until Next Time
Stefani Partin


Sunday, March 02, 2008
Attention Moms!

FREEBIE Alert!

For those of you moms, I came across a cute FREE offer today. It is for a free tableware set for little children. It comes with a cup, bowl, for and spoon. If you are interested in signing up for the free offer here is the link: http://www.sproutsmart.com/SPROUT/smart/offer.aspx

Enjoy
Stefani


Advantages of Owning
Are you a renter? Do you want to own your own home? I was a renter from the time I turned 18 up until just a couple years ago. I had always wanted to own my own home but obtaining a mortgage for a house was the problem. I never thought I had the credit to qualify for a mortgage so I never actually tried.

There are many reasons why owning a house is better then renting. One of the most important reasons why I prefer owning is knowing that I am a home owner. I feel as if I have accomplished one of the big goals that I had set years ago. I wanted to own my own home by 25 but did it by 30. You will also have some deductions at tax time if you own your own home. Now this is going to help me since I am self employed, I need all the deductions I can get. Another reason is your home may build equity which is a good thing. The more equity the better!

If you are wondering if you are able to purchase your own home, try a Free Mortgage Quote

Until Next Time
Stefani Partin


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