- Don't go to the store unless you have a specific reason and then only buy what is on your list.
- Don't visit Internet sites that sell items.
- Remove yourself from company email/sale list.
- Don't browse the ads in the paper.
- Don't meet up at the mall with friends.
- Don't stop at the outlet malls on a trip.
- Get rid of the catalog and sales papers in your possession.
- Use cash! Leave your credit cards at home. Ladies, you know where we hide it!
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Reduce Temptation to Spend More!
Here are some tips for reducing spending at any time!
Reduce Temptation to Spend Too Much for Christmas!
First, look at your budget.
Make a list of people you will be buying for -
This includes:
Shop for the best deals and stick to your budget!
- How much do you have to spend?
Make a list of people you will be buying for -
This includes:
- Family members
- Friends
- Significant Others (not necessarily yours - relatives, children's, etc)
- Charity (Angel Tree, Toys for Tots, Salvation Army, etc)
- Office (Secret Santa, etc)
Shop for the best deals and stick to your budget!
Happy Thanksgiving!
I would like to share the original Thanksgiving Address from George Washington (3 Oct 1789).
By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation.
Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor-- and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.
Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be-- That we may then all unite in rendering unto him our sincere and humble thanks--for his kind care and protection of the People of this Country previous to their becoming a Nation--for the signal and manifold mercies, and the favorable interpositions of his Providence which we experienced in the course and conclusion of the late war--for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty, which we have since enjoyed--for the peaceable and rational manner, in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national One now lately instituted--for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed; and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and in general for all the great and various favors which he hath been pleased to confer upon us.
and also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech him to pardon our national and other transgressions-- to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually--to render our national government a blessing to all the people, by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed--to protect and guide all Sovereigns and Nations (especially such as have shewn kindness unto us) and to bless them with good government, peace, and concord--To promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the encrease of science among them and us--and generally to grant unto all Mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as he alone knows to be best.
Given under my hand at the City of New York the third day of October in the year of our Lord 1789.
Go: Washington
By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation.
Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor-- and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.
Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be-- That we may then all unite in rendering unto him our sincere and humble thanks--for his kind care and protection of the People of this Country previous to their becoming a Nation--for the signal and manifold mercies, and the favorable interpositions of his Providence which we experienced in the course and conclusion of the late war--for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty, which we have since enjoyed--for the peaceable and rational manner, in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national One now lately instituted--for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed; and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and in general for all the great and various favors which he hath been pleased to confer upon us.
and also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech him to pardon our national and other transgressions-- to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually--to render our national government a blessing to all the people, by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed--to protect and guide all Sovereigns and Nations (especially such as have shewn kindness unto us) and to bless them with good government, peace, and concord--To promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the encrease of science among them and us--and generally to grant unto all Mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as he alone knows to be best.
Given under my hand at the City of New York the third day of October in the year of our Lord 1789.
Go: Washington
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Learning Online Without Going To School
So you don't have time to go to school or perhaps you don't have the money. There are still several options available to you! From languages to crafts to college level courses her are some links to educate yourself!
200 Online Courses to learn anything
Library Support Staff
12 Dozen Places to Educate Yourself Online for Free
Mission to Learn
Free Online Classes
Study Guide Strategies
For Children:
StarFall
The Kidz Page
Sheppard Software
Visual Math Learning
Kinder Web Games
Find How: Learn Algebra (offers links to other courses)
Languages:
Live Mocha
Word to Word
Sign Language
Bonjour (French)
Deutsch-Lernen (German)
Technology:
E-learning Center
Texas Instruments Education Technology
Hewlitt Packard Learning Center
Other:
Forex Trading
Knitting
Tarot
Motley Fool
200 Online Courses to learn anything
Library Support Staff
12 Dozen Places to Educate Yourself Online for Free
Mission to Learn
Free Online Classes
Study Guide Strategies
For Children:
StarFall
The Kidz Page
Sheppard Software
Visual Math Learning
Kinder Web Games
Find How: Learn Algebra (offers links to other courses)
Languages:
Live Mocha
Word to Word
Sign Language
Bonjour (French)
Deutsch-Lernen (German)
Technology:
E-learning Center
Texas Instruments Education Technology
Hewlitt Packard Learning Center
Other:
Forex Trading
Knitting
Tarot
Motley Fool
Monday, November 14, 2011
Remembering Our Soldiers This Holiday Season
From the Red Cross:
Holiday Mail for Heroes Program Overview
The holiday season is just around the corner and it’s time again to start thinking about being part of the 2011 American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes. For a fifth year, American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes are partnering to ensure all Americans have an opportunity to send a touch of home this holiday season to members of our U.S. military, veterans and their families, many of whom will be far away from home this holiday season.
Starting this fall and throughout the holiday season, the Red Cross is working with Pitney Bowes, a mail stream technology company, to collect and distribute holiday cards to American service members, veterans and their families in the United States and around the world.
The process is very simple and takes no time at all - All you need is a pen and piece of paper to share your appreciation for the sacrifices members of the U.S. Armed Forces make to protect our freedoms The Holiday Mail for Heroes mail box is open and ready to receive for your cards. Please send all mail to:
Holiday Mail For Heroes
P.O. Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456
Sending a “touch of home” to American men and women who serve our country is the perfect way to express your appreciation and support during the holiday season.
Please do this soon, since it still needs time to arrive overseas or to a military hospital.
Do not send directly to the hospital - see why here.
Starting this fall and throughout the holiday season, the Red Cross is working with Pitney Bowes, a mail stream technology company, to collect and distribute holiday cards to American service members, veterans and their families in the United States and around the world.
The process is very simple and takes no time at all - All you need is a pen and piece of paper to share your appreciation for the sacrifices members of the U.S. Armed Forces make to protect our freedoms The Holiday Mail for Heroes mail box is open and ready to receive for your cards. Please send all mail to:
Holiday Mail For Heroes
P.O. Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456
Sending a “touch of home” to American men and women who serve our country is the perfect way to express your appreciation and support during the holiday season.
Please do this soon, since it still needs time to arrive overseas or to a military hospital.
Do not send directly to the hospital - see why here.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Baby Mops
Sometimes you have to laugh!
From Apparel Search:
The idea is that new parents do not always have time to clean, so as the baby crawls they can mop your floors! These are not sold!
From Apparel Search:
The idea is that new parents do not always have time to clean, so as the baby crawls they can mop your floors! These are not sold!
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