Category: Shopping

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Hard work and money

One thing that always amazes me is how much money there is to be made in this world. Some people are just fabulously wealthy and are able to buy just about anything they want. I have always wondered about how they got the money they had. I have found a few friends that are doing very well and they suggested that I look into Stock Trading as a way to build my portfolio. It’s worked for them and they are sure that it will work for me too.

One thing that I don’t have is a lot of time. That’s why I preferred to start my investing career online. It is so much easier for me to stay at home where I am comfortable and work at my own leisure. I began Online Trading earlier this year and can say that I have been very happy with my results thus far. With a little studying and some hard work, I have been able to do very well with the money I had when I started.

One tip that I would like to disseminate to everyone is making sure that you can get help when you need it. I would suggest that you contact an Online Broker to help you through the rough spots. They can assist you with the terminology and a number of other tricks to help you get started. I am glad that my family will be able to rely on the gains that I have made. My financial security is getting better all the time and that makes me feel good!

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Tiles

Whenever I get the chance, I like to work around the house. I am always looking for new tasks to do so that I can keep busy while improving my home. An excellent opportunity came up recently when my wife suggested that I try to install tiles on the bathroom floor. Our old floor was that cheap laminate that was getting pretty ratty looking. I thought this would be a great job to take on.

The first thing we had to decide was what type of bathroom tiles we wanted. I was lucky to find a site on the internet that was really neat. The site is called glasstilestore.com and it has a nice selection of tiles to choose from. I never knew there were so many types of tile. I even found subway tiles on the site. I knew it would take some time to figure out what tiles we wanted.

Another thing I liked about the site was the fact that we were able to learn all about the advantages of using tile in our home. That certainly made our decision to install tile much easier. I am eager to get started on the project and hope that we will soon have a beautiful new bathroom floor. I know my wife and kids will enjoy it as well.

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Food safety

There has been some debate lately over whether or not farmers should need licenses to sell small amounts of food. Vendors at farmers markets are pushing for deregulating strict laws that put an unfair burden on them they say. Selling a few of mom’s apple pies takes a lot of government red tape that makes it almost impossible for mom to make a few extra dollars.

Those in the food safety industry are saying that controls need to remain in place. They say food borne illnesses are a threat to the public and not having the ability to inspect where food is produced will hamper their ability to maintain public safety. Small food processors also say that they could lose thousands in sells to those who don’t have to pay for inspections.

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Books galore!

Last fall I visited a yard sale. I was surprised to find a number of excellent books for sale. At 25 cents each, I thought they were a steal. I found such authors as Stephen King, Tom Clancy, and Robin Cook. Needless to say, I grabbed all I could get and brought them home. I have a large shelf full of books and I am constantly adding to it.

I really enjoy reading a little each night before I lay down. It helps me relax and I like the stories. I’ve read all my life and I hope I can pass on this hobby to my kids. I think it’s important to expand the mind whenever possible. I am keeping my eyes open for the next opportunity to buy more of these treasures!

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A Surprise

I was reading an article today about women drivers. The article stated that contrary to popular belief, most women are better drivers than men. I was quite surprised by this statement. I have spent most of my life believing the opposite. After living through many of my own experiences, I thought that girls were bad drivers. Surprisingly, according to the numbers women are safer drivers than men.

I was also unaware that in many cases, car insurance for women is cheaper. There are companies that actually seek out women drivers in order to get the lowest rates. I always say that the numbers don’t lie and I guess I’ll have to change my opinion. There are also other ways for to obtain cheap car insurance for women. By taking advantage of discounts and enrolling in driver education courses, women can get insurance that is very affordable.

I guess the battle between the sexes will go on for awhile longer, but I am certainly disheartened to find that men are on the bottom end of this deal. I will be glad to know that at least my wife will be able to afford the coverage she needs while driving around. I guess the insurance companies haven’t seen her driving yet!

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Christmas party

I went to a Christmas party last night with my old friends here. It was amazing. I met a really cool chick, but unfortunately we wont see each other again as she is going out of the country to study in the UK. That is too bad. I haven’t met a chick that cool in a long time. We have decided to keep in touch though, through Facebook and email. That way whenever she does come back, we can get together and hang out.

The guys hadn’t changed that much over the last few months. Only one of them had anything different going on in his life. He got engaged and will be getting married next summer. He asked me to stand up for him in the wedding and of course I said yes. I wasn’t very surprised about that, since him and his girl have been together forever. They were high school sweet hearts and I doubt they will  ever change. I wish them the best of luck !

Anyway, I have to go and finish up the last minute shopping that needs to be done. I only have a few more things to buy, and mom has asked me to pick up a couple of things for her as well. I don’t want to be doing this on Christmas eve, because the stores are already packed and by then they will be a mad house. So, I will catch you on the flip side. Have a Great Holiday!

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday

I know that a lot of people go out for Black Friday, but the crowds are mean and unruly, so I keep myself at home. I don’t care how good a deal there is. I can get the same deal on Cyber Monday and never have to leave the comfort of my home. What ever I buy is delivered to my door and there is no worries about mob mentality that goes on in the stores.

This year I ordered quite a few Christmas presents on cyber Monday and got better deals than if I had gone shopping in brick and mortar stores. My moms is going to be amazingly happy by the jewelry I bought for her, and my dad will be surprised as well when he opens this particular tool he has been going on about. I cannot wait till Christmas gets here and I can watch the family open their gifts.

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Winter clothes

I really need to buy some more winter clothes. Being a guy, I don’t shop for clothes that often, but I do believe I am overdue at this point. I need thermals, boots, jeans, long sleeved shirts, and a new heavy coat or jacket. That is a long list for me. I guess I let things go a little bit too long. I don’t like to look ratty, but at this point looking at my winter wardrobe, I have to admit that it is.

Now to decide how much I want to spend before I go. The hardest part will be finding work boots. Most of the work boots out there are either overpriced or if they are reasonable they fall apart too easily. I could order a pair online, but with work boots, you really need to try them on and make sure they aren’t going to hurt your feet. Work boots stay on your feet an awfully long time to end up with ones that don’t fit right, or aren’t comfortable.

I will probably have to go to the mall or to Tractor Supply for the boots, but that is ok. I can get everything else there too, with one exception. The thermals cannot be bought there. I am picky about those and I have to go to a sporting goods store for them. They have the best ones made in the Ski section. Well I am off to see what I can find. Talk to you peoples later.

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Avengers

I just went to the movies to see Avengers. It was awesome! I have always loved Marvel Superheros since I was a kid. Over the last few years, Hollywood has put out Marvel hero movies in record number. Iron Man just plain rocked! Now with all of them together in the Avenger series, I know for a fact that a second one will be forthcoming. As soon as it comes out on DVD, I plan to buy it. I may even reserve it ahead of time on Amazon if I can. In, can’t wait for the next one mode. Woop!

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Looking good

Since my brother and I recently purchased a small apartment building, we have been going through a lot trying to get it ready for renters. The building was in shambles when we got it and we have been working to fix it up. We have had our ups and downs but we are nearly complete. It has been a trial for the both of us but we seem to be on the right track.

The building has four units and that means four times the trouble. For example we have bought four water heaters as well as four heating units. Everything is compounded by four and that has added up to a lot of work. There was one bright side though. We were able to find a great cluster mailbox at ApprovedClusterMailboxes.com. It has saved us a lot of time and trouble and it looks great in front of the building. It has been one of the bright spots.

I am glad that some of the little things went right during this endeavor. It has been a struggle but with help from great companies like the one above, we have come through alright. I am sure that our venture will produce the results we are looking for. After all we have gone through I surely hope it does.