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Mini Cameras: Part Three of Three

August 5, 2010
By Bonnie
Mini Cameras:  Part Three of Three

Some people like Extremes. They like Big or Little. For those people, with a fondness for the Extreme and the Camera—we present mini cameras. Some cameras work. Some carry keys, and others; well they are just to be adored. The Retro Mini Digital Camera isn’t out yet, But I can’t wait- It’s so tiny—hopefully it will be out soon...
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Mini Cameras: Part Two of Three

July 27, 2010
By Bonnie
Mini Cameras:  Part Two of Three

Some people like Extremes. They like Big or Little. For those people, with a fondness for the Extreme and the Camera—we present mini cameras. Some cameras work. Some carry keys, and others; well they are just to be adored. Camera necklace. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28619497 Camera keychain with LED (kc28) Press the camera’s button and it can...
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Gardening & Helping Others: Three Ways to Feel Good About Yourself

March 1, 2010
By Bonnie
Gardening & Helping Others: Three Ways to Feel Good About Yourself

1. Request a FREE resource guide for bringing nature into children’s lives.  Order it for your children or order it and give it to your friend’s with children. Or order it for your friends who are teachers.  At http://www.arborday.org/shopping/sourcebook/resourceguide.cfm 2. Join the Arbor Day Foundation for $10.00 http://www.arborday.org/ As a member, you get 10...
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New Credit Card Rules 2/22/2010: What That Means for All of Us

February 22, 2010
By Bonnie
New Credit Card Rules 2/22/2010: What That Means for All of Us

Almost all of us use credit cards. The provisions from the 2009 Credit Card Responsibility and Disclosure Act start today. Here’s the GOOD NEWS you should know: You now have 21 instead of 14 days to make your payment. Card issuers now must give you 45 days (instead of the previous15 day) notice of a...
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Last-Minute Shopping for Really Great Gifts, for Men!

December 15, 2009
By Bonnie
Last-Minute Shopping for Really Great Gifts, for Men!

Adventures in On-Line Browsing. For the Male in Your Life (or what we call) “BOY TOYS” You may have seen some of the New Lego Architecture building sets in Barnes and Noble.  I purchased the Seattle Space Needle for my son for around $19.00.  They’re great for the guy who has everything.  If you...
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International Holiday Dinners: Traditional Mexican Christmas Dinner

December 7, 2009
By Bonnie
International Holiday Dinners: Traditional Mexican Christmas Dinner

Occasional Adventures in On-Line Browsing Mexicans start their Christmas Celebration nine days before Christmas Eve.  On Christmas Eve, after the Christmas midnight Mass at a local church they celebrate with a festive dinner. The Menu: Noche Buena Fresh Tropical Fruits & oranges & limes Jicama, Beet, Banana and Peanut Salad Pozole (pork or beef...
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Here is a Source for Free Holiday Clip Art, Thanks Dover Books!

December 4, 2009
By The Thrifty Maiden
Here is a Source for Free Holiday Clip Art, Thanks Dover Books!

The Thrifty Maiden’s ~ Free Things Right Now Free Royalty-Free Clip art sent to your email everyweek—click herre to sign up: http://www.doverpublications.com/signupdesign/ For example, these that were sent this week: (if you have a Mac, you may be able to drag these to your desktop — All for free from Dover Books!) Happy Holidays!
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Adventures in On-Line Shopping with The Thrifty Maiden

December 1, 2009
By The Thrifty Maiden
Adventures in On-Line Shopping with The Thrifty Maiden

“If there really was a Santa—it’s what I would want for my Dog–or Me” Shop Internationally http://www.quirao.com/en/ What we call stuffed animals can be found under “pushes”, under FIGURINES. These are European made, handcrafted animals—with more than 362 choices. Things you’ll want to know: Vat included means a tax levied on the difference between...
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Holiday Gift-Giving: Think Elegant, Fun, and Thrifty

November 27, 2009
By The Thrifty Maiden
Holiday Gift-Giving: Think Elegant, Fun, and Thrifty

Rethinking the Dollar Stores is a wonderful way to enhance your Holiday gift giving—purchase the basics of packaging and add stylish accents inexpensively at your local Dollar Stores. Start by getting your basic supplies, and remember, at the Dollar Store you don’t have to ask how much things cost—It’s a dollar. For the best...
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Quote of the Day…

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

- Thomas Edison