My son has started to take riding lessons and has really become involved in the care of upkeep of the horse. We have even gotten him boots, breeches, and a helmet so that he can now start competing in various riding events. I have learned that the horse community is very tight and look out for each other even in the competitions. Since our son is one of the youngest competitors many of the more experienced riders have taken time to help him understand the best ways to hold the reins, keep the... Read Full Story

With all the major retailers trying to attract customers with early sale prices you may actually be able to shop online and get those Black Friday sale prices without the hassle of having to get up at 3 AM in the morning and fighting with strangers over the latest Wii game. This year for our kids they are asking for various electronics and some of the newest Wii titles like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. I saw a bundled game with the Wii remote pistol. We have had the earlier version of Call o... Read Full Story

There’s a big deal made about batteries these days. You can take in your bad car batteries and get about 4 or 5 bucks for each one. This is an effort being made to try and rid our landfills of car batteries and I assume the small disposable batteries aren’t too far behind this type of refund. There might already be a program in place like this, but I just wonder how much could be paid for a double “A” battery or 9 volt battery? It could add up to a nice piece of change... Read Full Story

For those that have their own blog you can now review my posting and get paid. It is simple and very easy to do and you get paid put via PayPal. There are several premiere consumer media company that compensates those who write about their advertisers on their blogs. For advertisers you can have their network of thousand’s of bloggers help you to create a buzz about your product or service. They provide several affiliate options which can have a great impact on your blog and search e... Read Full Story

With all the talk about health care reform there has been little talk about how this may impact research for new drugs. What I mean by this is that if you look across the health care industry most of the funding for new drugs to fight disease from cancer to heart disease is supported through pharmaceutical and biotech companies. While having access to affordable health care is agreed upon by everyone the topic of who is going to pay for biomedical research if the government ultimately sets pr... Read Full Story

When we were first starting out online we started out like many Americans selling on various auction sites. We did ok selling odds and ends and used the online payment processors as our main source to collect and process payments. As we gained more exposure we started getting free credit card machine offers to help both our online and small retail business. While at first this looked like a great deal once you read the fine print the transaction costs started to add up. Plus most of these sys... Read Full Story

Have you ever stayed in a really nice hotel and admired the simple yet elegant touches that they have placed in the room and in the bathroom. If done correctly the flow and function of the furniture and accessories can help transform you to another place and for those that are on vacation you are looking to get away from the ordinary. Then when you return home you always wonder where and how can I find some simple upgrades to help that feeling last past your stay in luxury. A simple yet elega... Read Full Story

Have you ever stayed in a really nice hotel and admired the simple yet elegant touches that they have placed in the room and in the bathroom. If done correctly the flow and function of the furniture and accessories can help transform you to another place and for those that are on vacation you are looking to get away from the ordinary. Then when you return home you always wonder where and how can I find some simple upgrades to help that feeling last past your stay in luxury. A simple yet elega... Read Full Story

I know our vacations are important to us every year. Most of us just get 1 week a year to take a break from our normal lifestyles. While many choose to live a vacation in luxury, I actually prefer standard accommodations where I can have the opportunity to do more things on vacation. There is the akumal hotels that are available in various resort towns of Mexico.I know a lot of people don’t have this philosophy because I see all the  Hotels lining the streets when I go on vacation. I kn... Read Full Story

The things you do today or choose to eat will make a difference for you later on in life. It’s so important to eat right and exercise each day to keep our bodies performing in peak condition. Sometimes we forget just how important our choices today will influence our tomorrows. Just because you have one lazy day and sit around eating junk food for an entire day, doesn’t mean all hope is loss. There are weight loss plans and wrinkle treatment plans that can help you stay and fell y... Read Full Story