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Oct
21

Someday is Today at LifeTango.com

Posted under Free Resources, goals, Uncategorized


Have you ever said to yourself, “Someday I will …” (insert dream). Perhaps someday you’ll visit Rome. Or someday you’ll write a novel. Or someday you’ll start your own business. At LifeTango.com someday starts today.

LifeTango is a more than just a goal setting site. It uses social networking features to help you get support, feedback and tips from others with similar goals. The site will help you brainstorm ideas for your goals, give tips for keeping motivated, and allow you to track your progress.

Learn more and sign up for free at LifeTango.com.

Oct
10

Burn Fat, Help the World

Posted under goals, Tools, Uncategorized

joggerIts an odd fact of life that we’re more likely to do something we don’t like to help someone else, than to do it for ourselves. If you’re that type of person, the Plus3Network.com is for you. The site connects sponsors who will pay the charity of your choice for each mile that you bike, run, walk, or many other physical activities. Simply choose your cause (many to choose from including Breast Cancer Research, Project Rwanda, and The Environmental Defense Fund), log in your miles, and your charity is paid through sponsors.

You can help raise even more money by inviting your friends to join and organizing teams and/or events.

The best part is that each time your exercise, you aren’t only improving your health, but you’re helping to raise money for a worthy cause. Learn more at Plus3Network.com.

Oct
07

Is Someone Stealing Your Image?

Posted under Business Related, Free Resources, Home Business, Small Business, Uncategorized

A couple of years ago I was checking my web stats and noticed that one URL seemed to making a lot of hits on one of my graphics. Visiting the site I discovered it was using my logo as its own. This was potentially very bad for me as my site was about finding legitimate work-at-home opportunities and the site that was stealing my logo was a scam. People who didn’t know better would think that I was promoting the scam or at the very least endorsing it. It could have ruined my credibility.

Copyright infringement is rampant on the Internet, and its hard to know what materials are being stolen and where they are posted. But at TinEye.com you can an least find out if your logo, image, or other graphics are being used somewhere other than where you placed them.

TinEye has an easy to use image search engine for graphics. Just upload the graphic or give the URL of the graphic and it will show you where else the graphic is being used. You may be surprised to find your pretty mug showing up on a different  site! Or your logo!

To learn more visit TinEye.com

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Results of a search on my photo image. Sparkplugging has permission to use this photo.

Sep
22

Get Cash for Your Gadgets and Help the Environment too!

Posted under Free Resources, Resources, Technology, Uncategorized



headshot of young blonde woman with moble phoneDealing with old outdated gadgets is a hassle. You don’t want to throw them in trash, after all you paid good money for it and it probably still works. And of course, sending them to the landfill isn’t good for the environment. On the other hand, throwing them in the junk drawer just adds more clutter.

There are many organizations willing to take your old cell phones but what about your old digital cameras, MP3 players, GPS systems, laptops and other gadgets? Gazelle offers you good money for most of your gadgets. And if your gadget isn’t worth anything, it will still recycle or dispose of it in an environmentally safe way. Gazelle offers other ways to make a difference by allowing you to donate the money you make from your gadgets to a cause. If you have a cause that needs money, Gazelle can help you fundraise as well.

Gazelle is easy to use. Create an account, type in the gadget you have into the search box, answer some questions about its condition and ask for a price quote. Gazelle will give you a price and let you know what the item is selling for in the regular market. Next you request packaging so that you can send your item in at Gazelle’s expense. You’re paid when the item is received.

To learn more, visit Gazelle.com!

Jul
20

Find a Baby or Pet Sitter through SitterCity.com

Posted under Home and Family Related, Resources, Uncategorized

Having trouble finding someone to watch your kids? Planning a trip and need someone to watch Fido? SitterCity offers a resources for families to find full-time childcare or the occasional sitter. It provides help for other needs including pet sitting, senior care, housekeeping and tutoring.  SitterCity provides a directory where you can search profiles of sitters and helpers to learn their experience, expertise, and references. Some sitters have their profiles marked with “background check”.

The database is fairly extensive; there were several sitters listed from my tiny, rural area. You can do a search and see a list of sitters for free, but to get their details you’ll need to join. The service offers a free 7 day trial and then a monthly or yearly membership option.

Find great sitters in your area on Sittercity.com. Try Sittercity for free today!