Since we live several hundred miles from all of our relatives, the internet plays a big part in staying connected to family and friends. We have a private family blog where we post updates, pictures, and even videos. A digital camera is essential in this process and makes it so easy. Taking a picture and then working with it in the digital realm is very simple to learn, so it helps people stay in touch over many miles and through many years. » continue reading

Based on a recent BBC article, maybe minimum wage should be replaced with "competitive wage." A detailed study was performed on 38 pairs of male volunteers who were asked to complete a task, and promised to be paid upon completion. They were not told how much or if everyone would be paid the same amount. In each pair of men, one was paid higher than the other and they were both told who made more money.
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Shopping for greeting cards is one of those things people dread. The lack of truly unique and beautiful cards is a major problem. It has become a contest of how many different ways the word "special" can be used. I prefer making cards myself or having my children make cards for relatives. That personal touch is much more memorable. » continue reading

Purchasing any kind of real estate is considered a good investment. Real estate values have steadily risen throughout the years, despite occasional slow periods. The nice thing about real estate is that even if prices go down and you can't sell the property, you could always live there or rent it out for monthly income. If the real estate is vacant land, you could build a house on it.
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I've blogged about shopping cart software before and its importance in the world of online stores. I believe a good Shopping Cart Software is absolutely necessary to running a successful online store. Customers expect certain features when they shop online, and a shopping cart is definitely one of them. » continue reading

I was just thinking this morning when cooking breakfast how many different ways eggs can be cooked. Here is a list of all the ways I know to cook eggs, and I know there are even many more besides these:

-boiled
-scrambled
-omlette
-cooked on toast
-cooked on a tortilla
-deviled
-poached
-Benedict
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There are many mortgage companies and banks out there willing to loan money for residential home purchases, but we don't hear much about the commercial side of things. I was pleased to hear about a Commercial Finance UK site that offers free commercial financing advice and quotes. » continue reading

Keeping in line with saving money, staying out of debt, and keeping clutter out of our home, we must now tackle the driving force against all three - which is (sadly) Christmas. I am ashamed at what this once joyous holiday has become in our country. Long gone are the days when we were just happy to be spending time around loved ones. The focus now is on spending money and getting gifts.
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