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Saturday, October 9, 2010
Win a $50 Cash Card
Who Wants To Be a Millionaire is a T.V. show that has been around a long time. In the beginning I remember they started it out to be on just for a short amount of time but people really got into the show and many of us would love to be a Millionaier. To celebrate its new season The IE Mommy is hosting a giveaway where the winner will recieve a really nice prize pack including a $50 cash card. I am sure we could all use that as well. If you want to enter giveaway simply visit The IE Mommy and enter before October 14, 2010
Balboa Baby High Chair and Shopping Cart Cover Review
We all want to take care of our little ones in the best manner that we can. We love to pamper them when ever possible yet there are times whenever we may place our little ones in dangerous situations without being aware of it. For example, take the shopping cart. Just the other day while shopping with my husband I started to place the groceries on the checkout counter just to learn that blood from the hamburger had leaked all over the bottom of the cart and onto some of my can goods. While I am aware of the situation and the dangers that not washing the top of my cans before using may cause the next person to use that cart may not be aware of the possible dangers. Yes I took time and wiped it out but all I had was paper towels leaving dangerous particles behind possibly. Can you imagine allowing our children to play in an area we know is dangerous? No!!! I do not think so. That is why I love the Balboa Shopping Cart Cover. It helps us to ensure our little one is safe and sound even when we can not be sure.
The Balboa Shopping Cart cover also doubles as a High Chair Cover. The same soft, quilted Balboa Baby Shopping Cart Cover that provides a clean and secure environment for babies also helps to protect them from germs when dining at your favorite restarount. Although, I am sure that the restaurants try their best to keep highchairs clean and sanitary there is always that slim chance of germs being present where no one can see them That is why I like the Balboa cover because it provides 360 degree germ free zone for the baby. I am a grandma to one with one on the way and both of them deserve the care and protection to the highest. Some of the best features is that the cover can be installed using one hand, it comes with an extra long strap that helps to ensure safety for the baby and the cover can be folded up and tucked away in the diaper bag for easy storage and travel.
Buy: you can purchase the Balboa Shopping Cart and High Chair Cover from many great retailers including Target and Amazon.com Use this hand list to find a retailer near you.
Kodiak Casserole
Kodiak Casserole from Taste of Home |
4 cups diced onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 medium green peppers, diced
4 cups diced celery
1 jar (5-3/4 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives, undrained
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, undrained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 jar (8 ounces) picante sauce
1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 to 4 cups medium egg noodles, cooked and drained
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients except cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour or until bubbly. Sprinkle with cheese just before serving. Yield: 16-20 servings
Peace Love Mom
How wonderful it is to be a mother. I have had the great luxury of being a mother to six children and have helped raise even more along the way. I have learned as much from them as they have learned from me. I love the fact that Peace Love Mom comes together to Celebrate Motherhood. In the month of October Peace Love Mom wants to bring awareness to breast cancer by offering all pink tees for $25. We had the great chance to review a lovely pink tee of theirs and I have to say that it is one of my favorites.
I am a Happy Mom and happy to be a mom. The fact that every year there are 1,300 deaths in women 50 and under due to breast cancer is a very staggering thought. Many of these women may be moms, grandmas, sisters, aunts who have all affected someones life in an impact of their own. That is why Peace Love Mom is teaming up with many others to bring awareness of Breast Cancer to the forefront of knowledge. Breast Cancer is a killer that does not ask who , why , what , where or when it is a killer among the rich, poor, women and men. Wear a little pink and help bring awareness of breast cancer to your community as well.
Buy: you can purchase Peace Love Mom tees from their website located at http://www.peacelovemom.com where through the month of October all pink tees are $25
Win: Peace Love Mom wants to help you bring awareness of breast cancer to your community as well as help you Celebrate Motherhood and are offering one of Annies Home readers a pink tee of their own.
To enter giveaway: Please visit the Peace Love Mom website and let me know which of the pink tees is your favorite (this may not be the choice that you receive.
Extra entries:
We received a tee for review purposes. The thoughts and comments shared in this post are those of mine alone. Because they are only opinions they may or may not agree with others
I am a Happy Mom and happy to be a mom. The fact that every year there are 1,300 deaths in women 50 and under due to breast cancer is a very staggering thought. Many of these women may be moms, grandmas, sisters, aunts who have all affected someones life in an impact of their own. That is why Peace Love Mom is teaming up with many others to bring awareness of Breast Cancer to the forefront of knowledge. Breast Cancer is a killer that does not ask who , why , what , where or when it is a killer among the rich, poor, women and men. Wear a little pink and help bring awareness of breast cancer to your community as well.
Buy: you can purchase Peace Love Mom tees from their website located at http://www.peacelovemom.com where through the month of October all pink tees are $25
Win: Peace Love Mom wants to help you bring awareness of breast cancer to your community as well as help you Celebrate Motherhood and are offering one of Annies Home readers a pink tee of their own.
To enter giveaway: Please visit the Peace Love Mom website and let me know which of the pink tees is your favorite (this may not be the choice that you receive.
Extra entries:
- follow my blog through google friend connection
- subscribe to my blog through reader or email (2 entries each)
- like Peace Love Mom on facebook (2 entries) leave message letting them know you entered this contest (3 entries)
- follow Peace Love Mom on twitter (2 entries)
- follow my blog on twitter (2 entries)
- tweet about the giveaway (1 entry each tweet may tweet up to 3 times a day) leave link in comment
- enter any of my other giveaways (2 entries each)
- share this giveaway on your blog, facebook, other giveaway site (5 entries each) let me know what you did in comment
We received a tee for review purposes. The thoughts and comments shared in this post are those of mine alone. Because they are only opinions they may or may not agree with others
Another Chance to Win Ergo Baby Carrier
Here is another chance to win a wonderful Ergo Baby Carrier. I shared with you in an earlier post that my daughter is expecting her second child and currently has a 2 year old daughter. An Ergo Baby Carrier would be great for her to have. You can enter to win this Ergo Baby Carrier at Mama To 4 Blessings you need to enter by October 12 , 2010
Friday, October 8, 2010
Five Question Friday
I love country music but I also love christian music so it would be one of those two
2. What is your least favorite thing about Fall?allergies and kids getting sick with hay fever that is what my least favorite thing is
3. What does your dream house look like, inside and out?
log cabin in mountains sorrounded by trees inside decorated 1940 style
4. Would you ever own a minivan?
yes and have before it was a great vehicle
yes most times I do to see if they shrink etc...
What Can You Make From A Toilet Paper Roll?
I was very impressed when I heard about creativity at work using the medium of a toilet paper roll. Wow!!! Just look at what Miranda from the blog Keeper of The Cheerios came up with:
Visit her blog and watch as she walks you through step by step on creating this cool Christmas decor.
WhiteCloud wants to see what you can do as well in the Imagination Unrolled contest. What can you do? If you have the top winning projects there are prizes awaiting for you as well.
Visit her blog and watch as she walks you through step by step on creating this cool Christmas decor.
WhiteCloud wants to see what you can do as well in the Imagination Unrolled contest. What can you do? If you have the top winning projects there are prizes awaiting for you as well.
Caramel Corn recipe a fall favorite
Most of us love delicious caramel corn during the autumn and harvest time of year. It makes a delicious snack, great item for bake sales and a great treat for someone you love. You can read all about how Lands End helps The United Way out selling caramel corn at a fall bake sale every year in the article Baking Caramel Corn for a Cause In the meantime perhaps you would like to make some for yourself or someone you love as well.
32 cups plain popped popcorn
1 cup dry roasted peanuts, if desired
2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup Land O Lakes® Butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
DirectionsHeat oven to 200°F. Combine popcorn and peanuts, if desired, in large roasting pan; set aside.
Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt in 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a full boil (8 to 10 minutes). Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda. Carefully pour hot syrup mixture over popcorn and peanuts in pan; stir until well coated. Bake, stirring every 15 minutes, 1 hour or until caramel corn is crisp. Immediately place caramel corn onto waxed paper. Cool completely. Break into bite-sized pieces. Store in tightly covered container.
32 cups plain popped popcorn
1 cup dry roasted peanuts, if desired
2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup Land O Lakes® Butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
DirectionsHeat oven to 200°F. Combine popcorn and peanuts, if desired, in large roasting pan; set aside.
Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt in 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a full boil (8 to 10 minutes). Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda. Carefully pour hot syrup mixture over popcorn and peanuts in pan; stir until well coated. Bake, stirring every 15 minutes, 1 hour or until caramel corn is crisp. Immediately place caramel corn onto waxed paper. Cool completely. Break into bite-sized pieces. Store in tightly covered container.
Aloha Friday :
http://islandlife808.com/memes/aloha-friday-155/#comment-335055 |
What is it that you like to shop for? Is it clothing, do you have a hobby or collection or exactly what is it that if you could go shopping for anything you would love to shope for?
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
this recipe and others can be found at Simply Potatoes http://www.simplypotatoes.com/recipes/recipeView.cfm?RecipeID=0072a&mcid=5&from=t |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound beef stew meat
1 package Simply Potatoes® Diced Potatoes with Onion 1 cup rutabaga, cubed
1 cup baby-cut carrots, cut in half lengthwise 2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
2 cans (14 ounces each) beef broth
1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add stew meat; cook until browned. Drain grease. In 3 1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker, combine browned meat and all remaining ingredients except water and flour. Cover; cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours. In small bowl, combine water and flour; stir until mixture is smooth. Slowly stir flour mixture into stew. Increase heat to HIGH. Cover; cook 15 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Memories of Early Days
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Halloween Punch recipe
4 (1-liter) bottles cold lemon-lime seltzer
3 (1-qt) tubs lime sherbet
Black food color spray, optional (see Note after Snakes & Soup recipe)
Stir 2 liters seltzer and half of the sherbet in a punch bowl until blended. Float scoops of the remaining sherbet on top of punch. Pour remaining seltzer over scoops (it will create a foamy top). Lightly spray foam with black food color, if desired.Related Recipes: Beverages, Mix/Whisk/Stir, American, Halloween
This punch recipe as well as many halloween snack recipes can be found at Woman's Day
3 (1-qt) tubs lime sherbet
Black food color spray, optional (see Note after Snakes & Soup recipe)
Stir 2 liters seltzer and half of the sherbet in a punch bowl until blended. Float scoops of the remaining sherbet on top of punch. Pour remaining seltzer over scoops (it will create a foamy top). Lightly spray foam with black food color, if desired.Related Recipes: Beverages, Mix/Whisk/Stir, American, Halloween
This punch recipe as well as many halloween snack recipes can be found at Woman's Day
Budgeting Calories
Being a diabetic is not always easy to do. The truth is that I like to eat and what I like to eat is not always good for me nor is the amount I want to eat. So one thing I do is to seperate calories throughout the day. I am to have no more than 1,500 calories a day. So I seperate this in 3 different meals and then if I do not use all the calories I can allow myself a small snack. I know it is a bit crazy but it is what works for me
Mrs. O'Leary Cow
Did she do it? Did Mrs. O'Leary Cow start the great fire of Chicago on October 8, 1871? Well, more than 125 years ago the fact who was truly at fault for the great fire that destroyed a massive amount of land in the Chicago area
Recipe Nut Facebook Contest
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Dig around 'til you find "the one"
-Snap a photo of the recipe card/paper/page the recipe appears on
-Upload it to our Facebook wall
-Caption it with the recipe name and a short story behind it (no need to re-write the recipe--you can do that on www.recipenut.com if you want to share it legibly)
Sounds simple doesn't it. Something that many of us that love to cook is to search out delicious recipes. So now Recipe Nut wants to find a delicious recipe and share it on facebook as well as with them. Yes there are prizes available as well. Winners of this contest will include:
(1) Grand Prize: (valued at $1,000)
· Premium Calphalon Cook and Knife Set
· $200 in Hormel® Foods coupons
(2) Runner-up Prizes: (valued at $500)
· Premium Calphalon Cook Set
· $100 in Hormel® Foods coupons
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Thankful Thursday
hosted by the blog Spiritually Unequal Marriage http://unequalmarriage.typepad.com/ |
Frozen Lemon Pudding
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Frozen Lemon Pudding
3/4 c sugar
1/8 t salt1 box vanilla wafers (34 cookies)
4 T lemon juice
4 T orange juice
1 can carnation milk (large)
Beat yolks : add juice, salt and sugar Cook til thick Cool Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites Whip milk and mix in custard Crush 13 wafers and spread in bottom of freezing tray Pour in custard Crush remaining wafers on top and freeze
ProMom Couture Giveaway win a long sleeved tee ends October 21, 2010
ProMom Couture a company founded and directed by moms for moms to celebrate moms. Motherhood is something that can be celebrated from the instant we become a mom to the day that our children move out and try life on their own. You see being a mom never stops and therefore the moment of being a proud mom never stops either. I was proud when my children were born, I was proud when they started school and later graduated school, and now I am a proud mom of college age kids and a daughter who is a mother herself. ProMom Couture lets you tell the world that you are a proud mom by offering great tees, tanks and accessories like necklaces and belt buckles that allow you to exclaim you are a mother and proud to be one. I recently spoke with Vicki the founder of ProMom Couture who was more than happy to sponsor a giveaway here on Annies Home where one lucky reader to show their pride being a mom or give their mom or a mom in their life a gift that allows them to say how proud they are.
Buy: you can purchase any of the great ProMom tees, tanks or accessories at the ProMom Couture website located at http://www.promomcouture.com/
Win: one lucky winner will win the new ProMom Couture Lucky Charms Tee A tee that is long sleeved with a sheer layered look and feel created with 100% cotton
To enter giveaway: you must visit the ProMom Couture website and let me know an item that you would love to have.
Extra Entries:
we did not receive a tee or anything else in return for posting giveaway
Buy: you can purchase any of the great ProMom tees, tanks or accessories at the ProMom Couture website located at http://www.promomcouture.com/
Win: one lucky winner will win the new ProMom Couture Lucky Charms Tee A tee that is long sleeved with a sheer layered look and feel created with 100% cotton
To enter giveaway: you must visit the ProMom Couture website and let me know an item that you would love to have.
Extra Entries:
- follow my blog (2 entries)
- subscribe to my blog through reader or email (2 entries each)
- add my blog to your blog roll let me know where (3 entries)
- follow ProMom Couture on twitter (2 entries)
- like ProMom Couture on facebook (2 entries)
- share a story about a mom in your life (5 entries)
- blog about this giveaway or share on facebook (5 entries)
we did not receive a tee or anything else in return for posting giveaway
Crazy Dog Costume Squad Review and Giveaway ends October 18, 2010
I have for a long time loved Crazy Dog tees and now just in time for the day of haunt and fun they have created a new department they call Costume Squad. Costumes for women, men and even our dog can all be found on the Costume Squad website. If you do not plan to adorn a full fledged costume but still want a bit of Halloween fun then choose one of the awesome cool tees available. If you have an idea of what type of costume you may want then you should check out Costume Squad. If you are not for sure what it is that you would want then check them out for sure because at Costume Squad you will find sexy costumes, cool costumes, movie costumes and even dog costumes. Just take a look at a few that they have to offer.
You will definitely want to visit the Costume Squad at http://www.costumesquad.com to find that perfect costume for you. Crazy Dog is also hosting a giveaway here on my blog where one winner will receive a tee that Crazy Dog selects for them in the size preference of winner or a $15 gift card to go towards the purchase of any crazy dog or costume squad purchase.
To enter this giveaway you must visit the Costume Squad website and let me know what you favorite costume is.
Extra Entries:
We received a tee for review purposes. Thoughts and opinions expressed in this blog are the words of my own and have not been influenced. They are simply my opinion and therefore may or may not agree with others.
To enter this giveaway you must visit the Costume Squad website and let me know what you favorite costume is.
Extra Entries:
- follow my blog
- subscribe to my blog through reader or email (2 entries each)
- place my blog on your blog roll leave link letting me know where (2 entries)
- visit Crazy Dog Tees and let me know your favorite tee
- like or share on facebook what your favorite costume at Costume Squad is. You can do this by checking out the costumes and hitting the like or share button next to the costume itself. (3 entries)
- follow Crazy Dog Tees on twitter
- Like Crazy Dog Tees on facebook
- follow my blog on twitter
- tweet the giveaway (1 entry per tweet you can tweet up to 3 times a day) leave link in comment
- share this giveaway on your blog, facebook, or other site let me know what you did (5 entries each)
- enter any of my other giveaways (2 entries each)
We received a tee for review purposes. Thoughts and opinions expressed in this blog are the words of my own and have not been influenced. They are simply my opinion and therefore may or may not agree with others.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Peace Like a River
Oh that you had paid attention to my commandments!
Then your peace would have been like a river,
and your righteousness like the waves of the sea;
—Isaiah 48:18
Then your peace would have been like a river,
and your righteousness like the waves of the sea;
—Isaiah 48:18
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Homecoming Parad Had Lots of Red
This past week was homecoming at our local high school. Yeah!!! Since I graduated from the school here I loved seeing all my old friends come back to town. There was lots of great red in the parade as well.
This is a picture of one of the homecoming queen candidates. I also love this picture because of the beautiful house in the background. I have always loved the large houses along main street.
Yet another homecoming queen candidate. Yes I was standing right across from this lovely large house. I am still admiring its beauty.
The American Flag is even more beautiful than the houses. The great red, white and blue may it wave proudly forever.
shared on Redensday @ It's A Very Cherry World
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Sour Cream Meatloaf
Sour Cream Meat Loaf
2 lb hamburger
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
3/4 c sour cream
1/4 ketchup
2-3 slices bread, crumbled
1 egg, beaten
salt
pepper
Sauce
1/2 c ketchup
1/8 c brown sugar
1 t mustard
Mix all ingredients for meatloaf. Bake 350 degrees in a loaf pan for 1 to 1 1/2 hours til done Baste with sauce about 1/2 way through cooking
Holiday Happiness Blog Event
Dee at Two of a Kind Working on a Full House is hosting a blog event known as Holiday Happiness. This event will start November 1st so head over there and get the cool button and then get ready for super cool giveaways.
MMMM!!!! Good Slow Cooker Lasagna
My son loves lasagna and often ask for it I love to save time so this recipe from Kraft for Slow Cooker Lasagna is perfect for both of us
Make Time For Change
Figidaire and Jennifer Garner have teamed up to support Save the Children. They are offering you the chance to get involved in well with the Make Time For Change event. Save the Children want to help ensure that more children have access to nutritious foods this holiday season and all year long. What can you do you are wondering? Well one very easy thing that you can do is to visit the vrtual kids' table on facebook and set a plate. Frigidaire will donate $1 to help kids in need and you will be entered for a chance to win the daily prize, $50 toward your holiday spread and an entry into the grand prize of a new Frigidaire Professional freestanding gas range. While on the Make Time for Change facebook page why not check out a few of the great kid inspired holiday recipes.
Check out Make TIme for Change on twitter as well
Monday, October 4, 2010
I am a lady who does not wear a lot of jewelry but has several pieces. My daughters are the same way with lots of jewelry but they wear a lot more than I do. Even my grand daughter has gotten started on a jewelry collection owning her first pieces of jewelry. The only problem with jewelry that I can find is that you need to find places to store, organize and display it. The blog A Mom's Balancing Act is hosting a giveaway sponsored by Chasing Treasures where the prize is a lovely enchanted fairy jewelry mannequin jewelry holder Giveaway ends October 25, 2010
Trident Printable Coupon .75/1 single pack
Here is a great deal for all of you who chew Trident gum. Right now you can like Trident on facebook and print a coupon for .75 off 1 single pack. That makes a pack of it around .25 awhere I live I love buying a pack of gum for .25 how about you.
Hamberg-a-la-Berniece or "Eggs For John"
This is an old swedish recipe that is easy to make and would make an easy supper meal as well
2 eggs
1/2 c cracker crumbs
1/2 c milk
1 t salt
1/4 t pepper
mix all and form into small balls Drop into boiling tomato gravy, cover and simmer 15 minutes
Tomato Gravy
1 large can tomatoes no 3 not tomato juice or puree
1 c water
1 T minced onion
1 t salt
Bring all to boil, drop meatballs in When meatballs are done thicken gravy Stir gently so as not to break up meatballs Serve over potatoes
serve with a side salad and fruit
shared on $5 dinners
Hamberg-A-La-Berniece or "Eggs for John"
2 lb ground beef 2 eggs
1/2 c cracker crumbs
1/2 c milk
1 t salt
1/4 t pepper
mix all and form into small balls Drop into boiling tomato gravy, cover and simmer 15 minutes
Tomato Gravy
1 large can tomatoes no 3 not tomato juice or puree
1 c water
1 T minced onion
1 t salt
Bring all to boil, drop meatballs in When meatballs are done thicken gravy Stir gently so as not to break up meatballs Serve over potatoes
serve with a side salad and fruit
shared on $5 dinners
Win Tyson Any'tizers free coupon
Tyson makes many tasty treats and I have tried many of them. Some of the ones that I have not tried as of yet include the Tyson any'tizers. I do believe they would make a great snack or light meal depending on your preference. I signed up at Koupon Karen to enter a giveaway where there will be 2 winners who will each receive free coupons from Tyson. Yummy. Giveaway ends October 14, 2010 if you would be interested in entering as well.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
win an Ergobaby baby carrier
I believe that my daughter takes a lot off of me. You see she loves to hold and carry her baby as much as I did my children. With her expecting again I would love to win one of the the great ERGObaby baby carriers for her. With the new baby and Princess in tow a baby carrier would maker her life just a bit easier. One great thing is that the blog One Frugal Lady is hosting a giveaway for a ERGObaby carrier. This giveaway ends tommorow October 4, 2010
Win a Toy Fishing Rod
Imagination is a wonderful resource when one is growing up It allows a glimpse into the grown up world and pretend to participate in the same activities. Do you know any boy or girl (yes I did say girls some of the best fishermen I know are ladies). So anyways, do you know any child who loves to fish? This great fishing rod allows them to bring part of the fun of outdoors inside. That is why I love the giveaway being hosted by Educational Toy Planet and sponsored by Pretend Play Toys.Giveaway ends October 10, 2010
Win a Kit To Make Your Own Candy
Many of us love an occasional chocolate bar, then there are those of us who love chocolate so much that it seems we eat more than others do. If you are a chocolate lover like my best friend then you will love this giveaway that I found. Grammy Janet's Place is hosting a giveaway where someone will win a kit to make their own candy from Glee Gum. The winner will be able to select from the chocolate kit, the gummies kit or the chewing gum kit. You can be your own Willy Wonka with one of these great kits. This giveaway will end October 7 and is open to U.S. residents only.
Get It Done Guy's book 9 Steps To WOrk Less and Do More
I am sure if it were possible we would all love to do everything that needs to be done in a day but do it easily and with less work. The Get It Done Guys 9 9th book is exactly that in the book he shares his thoughts on How To Work Less and Do More. Steve Robbins the host of Quick and Dirty Tips network's Get-it-Done Guy podcast, an iTunes #1 business podcast is also known as The Get It Done Guy. Steve Robbins latest book How To Work Less and Do More was released on September 14, 2010. The nine steps covered in his book are:
Some of his ideas are so right on like this one for Starting a Meeting on Time:
Quick Tip: How to Start Meetings On Time
There's nothing that's more of a time suck than waiting for people to show up to a meeting. You say, "The meeting will start promptly at 2pm," and people think they can be a few minutes late. After all, they aren't the one sitting in a conference room twiddling their thumbs waiting; you are.
Instead, schedule your meetings for odd times: 2:05pm, 11:13am. People remember the meeting time and they're there on time. I have no idea why it works, but I'll go check out some scientific journals and see what I can figure out. Meet you back here in 9 minutes, exactly.
You have to check this book out if you have any deadlines, appointments, responsibilities, organization or simply living life. It is a book that will help in my opinion nearly everyone. To check this book at go to http://getitdoneguynews.com
- Step 1. Live and work on purpose
- Step 2: Stop procrastinating
- Step 3: Conquer your technology
- Step 4: Cultivate focus
- Step 5: Stay organized (mentally as well as physically)
- Step 6: Don't waste time. A lot of supposedly “on task” work
- Step 7: Optimize!
- Step 8: Build stronger relationships
- Step 9: Leverage!
Some of his ideas are so right on like this one for Starting a Meeting on Time:
Quick Tip: How to Start Meetings On Time
There's nothing that's more of a time suck than waiting for people to show up to a meeting. You say, "The meeting will start promptly at 2pm," and people think they can be a few minutes late. After all, they aren't the one sitting in a conference room twiddling their thumbs waiting; you are.
Instead, schedule your meetings for odd times: 2:05pm, 11:13am. People remember the meeting time and they're there on time. I have no idea why it works, but I'll go check out some scientific journals and see what I can figure out. Meet you back here in 9 minutes, exactly.
You have to check this book out if you have any deadlines, appointments, responsibilities, organization or simply living life. It is a book that will help in my opinion nearly everyone. To check this book at go to http://getitdoneguynews.com
Wina Teacup Piggies
Have you seen the Tea Cup Piggies? They are so cute and offer a personality of their own. These little piggies fit into teaups and bring along a bit of charm of thier own. Right now you can enter a giveaway to win your own tea cup piggies pal. Today is the last day so if you want to enter you better do it fast. Head over to http://serendipitymommy.com/giveaways/teacup-piggies-review-giveaway/ to enter.