15 Grammar Mistakes That Make You Look Silly
By · CommentsEveryone tries to shrug off the “slip of the tongue” with Grammar, but it simply will not go away.
How many times during a conversation have you cringed when the other person used the incorrect word? You haven’t slightly pulled your shoulders up and hoped that the couple in the next booth missed the grammatical error? Well, I have and I just found a great infographic by copyblogger that shows their pick of the Top 15.
Take a peek and let me know if you have similar grammatical mishaps slip into conversation.
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Dr. Seuss…..a character for sure!
By · CommentsDr. Seuss has influenced so many people throughout the years. I know he made a difference in my life and is now making a difference in the lives of my children. People say things that most recognize and the term that has been applied to them is “Seussisums”. I applaud Dr. Seuss for not making compromises on his ideas and always setting out to encourage children.
In a world of mayhem, self destruction, upside down morals and more, you can always count on wisdom and encouragement from the good Doctor. Children need positive influences and outstanding role models. First and foremost, that would be me and you, but we all know that so many others influence our children as well. So, make the best of the choices you are given and plant good seeds. Good seeds, like, Dr. Seuss. The books he wrote, the poems he wrote and the way that he wrote them can be part of a foundation that helps the children remember the important things. Like, “no one can be youer than you”, a wonderful reminder that God created you as uniquely as He created me.
Do not be lazy in your teachings, these are the moments that will be imprinted the most on the memories of our children. Stand out from the crowd, make Your Statement today. Remember that Dr. Seuss was fighting against the rush of when life in America took a big turn. Children were beginning to be pushed aside for the “growth” of the parents. Dr. Seuss saw this and took advantage of the times and made them better by his writings. He posed questions to make the children actually think, instead of just entertaining them with his pictures and words.
I remember the first time I read Oh, the Places You’ll Go! I did not recall reading it or having it read to me as a child, so it was enlightening. I was so happy that I had chosen that book at the library that morning to read to my son, then 4 years old. I was so excited to read it to him, because it was Dr. Seuss! But when I was finished reading the book, my heart was full of happiness and excitement. Why, you ask? Because I had someone in MY corner, someone that knew little children needed the positive reinforcement of, “yes, you can!” . A fun filled, brightly colored picture filled and positive, encouragement laden story, JUST for my son. By far, this is my favorite Dr. Seuss book!
I was reading (checking out) today on Pinterest (have you heard about it?! lol) some images and I came across this post. I was taken back to the days of my first introduction of Dr. Seuss to my oldest son. No matter how rough a day, no matter how un-likable I may be, the reading of a Dr. Seuss book, can make it all better. Compliments of Mamiverse I have been able to share some of Dr. Seuss’s better known quotes below in the posted image. I hope you can take a moment to read them and be encouraged by them. Because, “A person’s a person, no matter how small!”.
Thank you Dr. Seuss for making a difference in so many lives!
Copied from Amazon :”A person’s a person, no matter how small,” Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss, would say. “Children want the same things we want. To laugh, to be challenged, to be entertained and delighted.”
Brilliant, playful, and always respectful of children, Dr. Seuss charmed his way into the consciousness of four generations of youngsters and parents. In the process, he helped millions of kids learn to read.
Dr. Seuss was born Theodor Geisel in Springfield, Massachusetts, on March 2, 1904. After graduating from Dartmouth College in 1925, he went to Oxford University, intending to acquire a doctorate in literature. At Oxford, Geisel met Helen Palmer, whom he wed in 1927. Upon his return to America later that year, Geisel published cartoons and humorous articles for Judge, the leading humor magazine in America at that time. His cartoons also appeared in major magazines such as Life, Vanity Fair, and Liberty. Geisel gained national exposure when he won an advertising contract for an insecticide called Flit. He coined the phrase, “Quick, Henry, the Flit!” which became a popular expression.
Geisel published his first children’s book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, in 1937, after 27 publishers rejected it.
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984, an Academy Award, three Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards, and three Caldecott Honors, Geisel wrote and illustrated 44 books. While Theodor Geisel died on September 24, 1991, Dr. Seuss lives on, inspiring generations of children of all ages to explore the joys of reading.
[Via: 30 Dr. Seuss Quotes to Live By]
Blog Marketing: How Much Money Can You Make?
By · CommentsWhen you are using blog marketing to make an income, really the amount of money that can be made is something that you determine. You are in charge of the amount of work that you put into it, and therefore in charge of the amount that can be earned. Of course, the more you do, the more you can possibly make. The old saying, If you build it, they will come, is one that is not true in the marketing world of the internet. Not only do you have to build it, you also have to market it and promote it. You have to get your blog out there so that people can find it and know that it exists.
Blog marketing is not something that will give you a limited income. The more you promote and market, the better your chances of making money or more money. Lets say you all ready have a blog set up. You are promoting some services and products through your blog, and you are making a nice little effortless income. Well you want more income; you want to make more money with your blog. What do you do? You promote it more. Maybe you can start with the paid blog directories and submit your blog to those. Investing some of the money that you make is a great idea, especially if you are looking to increase your income.
However, there are also many free tools that you can use to promote your blog as well as techniques. There is the comment section that is on just about every living blog on the internet. The comment section is a very useful and powerful tool that you can use to get visitors back to your blog. For example, lets take a market like model airplanes. You have a blog on model airplanes, and you want more traffic. Well, the first thing that you would need to do is to find a blog that is about airplanes, or models. You can even use your direct market if you wish which are model airplanes. Once you have found an authority blog that gets traffic, and comments on a regular basis, you can leave comments as well. Leaving comments with a link back to your blog will give others that read the high authority blog a way to get to yours. If your blog is of interest to them, they may even bookmark it, and become a regular reader.
If you are not all ready, be sure that you update your blog regularly. Doing so will allow your readers to know when they can come back to your blog for new content. Let them know how often you are going to update, and stick to it. If you tell them you will be updating once a day, do so. Or you just might end up with readers that will not follow you because they can not depend on you to give them what they are looking for; new fresh content.
When you use blog marketing to make money, the sky is the limit. The amount of money that you can make is determined by you, and something that you set. The more work and patience that you put into it, the more money you will get out of it. Whether you are promoting your favorite things, or someone elseís, do it with a passion for the best results.
And the winner of the 2000 Fan Giveaway Blowout is………
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Danielle Kuznia!!!
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You have 24 hours to contact me.
So excited for you! Congrats again!
I was honored to review some of the coolest drink mix from Ashley Graham at Shake 4 Free. This drink mix is a meal replacement mix that is THE best tasting I have ever had! And, yes….I have tried a bunch! This mama has been through the drink mixes, diet plans and much more…..and I now believe that if I were to make this drink mix a full 90 Body by Vi Challenge in my life, that I would survive and actual lose the weight!
“The Body By Vi Challenge is a 90 Day Health Challenge. Most people on the Challenge have a weight loss goal. To achieve those goals quickly, the Body By Vi Challenge kits include the Vi-Shape Shake mix.
Vi-Shape is a delicious meal replacement shake that is packed with full nutrition and the highest quality protein. Body By Vi Challengers replace 2 meals a day with Vi-Shape to melt the pounds away. The shake comes in sweet cream flavor and blends perfectly into any kind of milk or juice, and even water or coffee, so it’s easy to ‘mix it up’ and bring variety to the Vi-Shape shake. In fact, variety is KEY to sticking with the Body By Vi Challenge, and ViSalus provides healthy flavor ‘mix-ins’ with each kit, as well as many delicious recipes.
Each of the recipes that list ‘milk’ can be made with your choice of milk. You could use cow milk, soy milk, almond, or any milk of your choice!
The Vi-Shape Shake mix comes in ‘sweet cream’ flavor that make the ultimate fruit, chocolate or even coffee smoothies. It has a superior nutritional profile to any of the other ‘meal replacement’ powders, and it blends easily in any kind of milk and even water. Vi-Shape Shake Mix tastes fantastic and blends perfectly – the ultimate smoothie base!
Vi Shape Shake Mix is GMO free, gluten free and lactose free. It is 100% safe for diabetics and even safe for cancer survivors because ViSalus has removed the estrogen precursors in the soy protein.
Vi-Shape is the perfect meal replacement shake, but it’s also just the BEST smoothie base for people who love their smoothies!
The second secret to the perfect smoothie is frozen fruit. Using frozen fruit makes a more substantial shake, and keeps you full much longer. To make it extra creamy and satisfying, add frozen banana. Let a bunch of bananas get to the point where they are lightly spotted, then peel them and put them in freezer bag. Most of the smoothie recipes can be made more creamy by adding 1/2 of a frozen banana.
I have two shakes every day, so variety is key. If you are going to use the Vi-Shape Shake mix as a meal replacement, as recommended in the Body By Vi Challenge, you absolutely want to vary your shakes.
If you are going to stick with the Body By Vi weight loss program and lose all the weight you want to – you will want to incorporate different recipes. The Vi-Net health tracker system has many suggested recipes as well.” (Quote from the company)
Now Miss Ashley sent me a serving size of some powder that I was a bit unsure of as I opened the package. But once I got my first whiff, I Knew it was going to be excellent!
The vanilla (or rather, the sweet cream) smell was so potent that I contemplated adding anything else to the mix. I debated for a few days as I would walk through the kitchen which fruit I was going to add. But when it come down to the time to make my drink I decided that without any extras would be the truest test of goodness.
I am so glad that I chose to do it plain, because it was the best tasting drink mix I have ever had! I took an 8 ounce glass of cold milk and mixed in the powder. My kids were jumping all around begging to have some because it smelled soooooo yummy!
Now, I will let you in a little secret….I cannot stand milk! Seriously, it is Not a big staple in my diet. I may drink chocolate milk occasionally and have a bowl of cereal, but that is it!
So my first swig was a bit apprehensive…..needless to say. BUT….my apprehension was totally unfounded! This drink of milk (boy was I surprised!) was so yummy, it couldn’t possibly be a meal replacement drink. The smooth texture and the delicious taste had me and my kiddos bickering about who got how much! 
If this was part of my diet plan, I would probably switch up the fixings, but even in a rush, plain in some milk surely works!
If you are interested in trying some, Ashley would LOVE to hear from you. You can find her on facebook here : Shake 4 Free
Or you can visit her site directly to read more about the 90 day challenge here : http://shake4free.bodybyvi.com/
I would LOVE to hear from you too is this is something that you decide to do. Send me a message or leave a comment on this post.
Thanks for taking the time to read the review and I look forward to doing my next review!
The 2000 Fan Giveaway Blowout – $803 Value
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Holy Moses we finally made it!
I am so excited to announce that after only a few short weeks, we have exceeded our goal and have blown past 2000 Fans/Friends on our Mama’s Coffee Shop Facebook Fan Page!
Thank you to all of the fantastic ladies and gentlemen that have joined our page to self promote, support others and share in all of that good fun we have!
So, without further ado, here are the fantastic prizes that ONE lucky winner will be awarded next week!
A total of $803 worth of goodies to be had!
Now that you have seen all of the goodies that you have chance to win, here are ALL of the Rules :
1.) You must be a fan of Mama’s Coffee Shop on Facebook, if you are not, go here to become a fan : Mama’s Coffee Shop
2.) You must go to each sponsors page, like them and leave a ‘thank you for sponsoring’ post on their wall.
Your List of Sponsors :
It Works with Andrea – https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/It-Works-with-Andrea/205928012778215
Shop Stella & Dot with Tricia – http://www.facebook.com/ShopStellaDotWithTricia
Taste of the Ozarks – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taste-of-the-Ozarks/212018692151064
Heidi’s Hook – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Heidis-Hook/229531643743709
Wrap n Lose – http://www.facebook.com/wrapandlose2011
Nature’s Purity Bath Products - http://www.facebook.com/NaturesPurityBath
Mark Makes Me Blush – http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/mark-makes-me-blush/123296681090587
Mama Loves Smelly Stuff – http://www.facebook.com/MamaLovesSmellyStuff
Sticky Genius – http://www.facebook.com/stickygenius
A Mommy Made It – https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Mommy-Made-It/164114669226
Shrink You Skinny – http://www.facebook.com/pages/ShrinkYouSkinny/216139278406361
Wendy Folds – Independent It Works! Distributor – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wendy-Folds-Independent-It-Works-Distributor/228474370513575
Perfect Home Fragrance – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Perfect-Home-Fragrance/182015175165097
Itsy Bitsy Beanies by Brittany – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Itsy-Bitsy-Beanies-by-Brittany/176831065695573
Sampler Village – http://www.facebook.com/SamplerVillage2
Chelsea Henning – Premier Designs Jewlery – http://www.facebook.com/CLHPremier
Susan Windsor Artwork – https://www.facebook.com/susanwindsorartwork
Kroger Kreations – https://www.facebook.com/Kroger.Kreations
Health, Fitness & Fun with Dominique – http://www.facebook.com/TeamWk101
Mandi Kirkland – Mary Kay - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mandi-kirkland-Mary-Kay/189663134412906
Pictini – https://www.facebook.com/CustomPhotoCreations
Fabulosity Photography – http://www.facebook.com/fabulosityphotography
Jilly’s Mom Made That – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jillys-Mom-Made-That/186038408121428
It Works! Wrap & Tone in 45! – http://www.facebook.com/wrapntone
AllieCat Jewelry and Gifts – Andrea Baker – https://www.facebook.com/pages/AllieCat-Jewelry-and-Gifts-Andrea-Baker/171079692944666
Cornell Creations – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cornell-Creations/126617424085718
Homemade Breads, Brownies and Cookies – https://www.facebook.com/HomemadeBreadsBrowniesandCookies
Social Marketing Help – https://www.facebook.com/SocialMarketingHelp
Weekenders Originals – Custom Furniture & Cabinetry, Signs, Etc. – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Weekenders-Originals-Custom-Furniture-Cabinetry-Signs-Etc/142375369169887
Razao Azul – https://www.facebook.com/RazaoAzul
Inspired by Emily Grace – https://www.facebook.com/InspiredByEmilyGrace
Brimming With Joy – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brimming-with-Joy/155024431236394
Tammy’s Simply Said – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tammys-Simply-Said/191732210876719
Digital Designs Galore – http://www.facebook.com/DigitalDesignsGalore
2.) You must leave a comment on this blog post to be entered for a chance to win and tell me where you heard about the giveaway (ie…facebook, twitter, blog post, mompack, etc…) in your comment.
3.) For extra chances to win, you can post on facebook, tweet it or blog about your entry, BUT you MUST come back to this post and leave an additional comment with the direct link to your fb post, tweet or blog post. Please leave ONLY ONE link (fb, twitter, blog) in each comment. This way I can keep track of your entries. Sample status post or tweet : I’m entered to win in the Mama’s Coffee Shop 2000 Fan Giveaway Blowout http://wp.me/pP373-dc
5.) Shortly after 12pm EST (Eastern Standard Time) Noon on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 I will use Random.org to select the winner.
After Random.org selects the winner, I will create a new post with the winners name, which will post on Facebook and Twitter.
Each sponsor will verify that you are a fan of their page Before they send out any items. Each sponsor will need to send out their item within 72 hours of being contacted about the winner.
The winner will have 24 hours to contact me once I have sent out the congratulatory email. Please make sure your email address is correct when you leave your comments. If I Do Not hear from you within the 24 hours, a new winner will be chosen and contacted.
Have fun, be sweet and share the good news about the giveaway.
Good Luck Everyone!
Remember, you only have until Wednesday, August 3, 2011 @ 12pm Noon!
Google PPC (Pay Per Click): Content or Search?
By · CommentsWhen advertising with pay per click Google gives the advertiser two broad options. Advertising in search results, advertising in websites content or indeed many choose to do both. Advertising in search means that results are displayed in Google under searches, and in its distributors search results. Google content advertising applies to those websites who choose to incorporate Adsense into their websites. As Adsense rapidly expands, it is now viewable on millions of web pages throughout the web. However, many advertisers are shunning this in favor of merely advertising in search results.
There are several reasons for this, and the first is trust. This has been a result of smaller websites, through to Adsense empires choosing to embark on Click Fraud. Although this issue occurs in search it is far less dominant. Those who commit Click Fraud on search are those trying to weaken a competitors ROI. With Adsense the same applies, along with the website owner trying to increase his revenues using similar tactics.
Another reason why website owners are choosing to market out with content is the motivation of the buyer when he is on a website. Someone who is on a different website, other than the advertisers might be there for entirely different reasons. For example a website discussing the disadvantages of Adsense, would actually return adverts for those selling Adsense Websites for example. People may click on it, but they are unlikely to buy after reading a negative review. The other reason could be that the person on the Adsense website was actually looking for what is the best color palette to use. The person therefore would not find the advert relevant, but might click on the advert in a care free manner.
Adsense websites are also often rejected by the advertiser because they feel it involves more administration. Checking through websites to see how relevant they are, and editing their bids to ensure they still appear on a page. With some words having a network of over 500 websites, it is surely a tedious and expensive task. Although this is the case, many also find that their Adwords account returns websites, that don’t even appear to be trying to support their keywords. The example which is ripe, are those advertising under legal phrases who appear on adsense websites terms and conditions and privacy policy pages.
Although many are rejecting content advertising, there are still those who feel it provides a similar ROI to search. A reason for this can be found through in the fact that more and more advertisers are only choosing search. As this occurs the advertiser has less competition so the price of the word reduces. Advertisers are also finding a good ROI from publisher’s websites who decide to actively promote the advertiser’s services within their content. An example of this can be realized from when someone is discussing printing services, and actually directly recommends the advertiser’s services. This is a positive move for both the publisher and the advertiser, and a good way for publishers to move forward. Despite this, publishers still have to remember, to not be too obvious in doing this, or savvy buyers will definitely calculate the publisher’s intention.
Another reason why advertisers are opting for content is to increase their scale, however this can also be done across other search engines. The fact however still exists that those who choose content advertising should choose the Google Adsense network. It is regulated far and above yahoo’s and others equivalents whilst its superior network of publishers means the advertisers will benefit from being able to spread their message through a diverse range of websites.
Despite Adsense being the best PPC content distributor, it certainly doesn’t compare to search for the advertiser. On search the leads are more qualified, more regulated, and less fraudulent. This has seen advertisers consistently choose search over content. Despite this advertiser’s should always test adsense and see if it can provide the ROI they are looking for. Some advertisers say that content provides a better return for their business than search. This varies, however in general search remains King for PPC advertisers.
2000 Fan Blowout Giveaway Sneak Peek #2
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I’m baaaaaack to give you another Sneak Peek for the 2000 Fan Blowout giveaway…..check these out!
Sneak Peek #5 Cornell Creations
Sneak Peek #6 Susan Windsor Arkwork
Sneak Peek #7 Wendy Folds – Independent It Works
Sneak Peek #8 Mandi Kirkland – Mary Kay
Sneak Peek #9 Homemade Breads, Brownies and Cookies
Can you believe that this is ONLY the first HALF of the goodies that are being offered in this Giveaway? You soooooo do not want to miss out when we open the Giveaway.
Keep your eyes on the fan page wall for more details…..
Talk soon!
2000 Fan Giveaway Sneak Peek #1
By · CommentsAre you getting excited to see some of the fabulous goodies you will have a chance to win? I hope so, because you are about to have your socks blown clean off!!
I’m NOT telling you what you will be able to try for right now, but I will tell you WHO is a sponsor so you can see the possibilities…..
Sneak peek #1 Shop Stella Sot with Tricia
Sneak Peek #2 Mama Loves Smelly Stuff
Sneak Peek #3 Jilly’s Mom Made That
Sneak Peek #4 Chelsea Henning – Premier Designs Jewelry
Are you totally getting excited to get your chance in to win some of these wonderful items?
If so, talk up the 2000 Fan Giveaway so that we can open the Giveaway soon!
Be back later to post some more Sneak Peeks!
Tips on How to Teach Your Kids to Save Money
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A lot of teens nowadays do not understand the value of earning and spending money. They were not oriented that investing is necessary even if they are still students. As parents, you play a crucial role in this area.
You should be able to teach your kids on how to save money. They should be able to understand the concept of money and investment as early as childhood. This will prepare them to learn money management, as they grow old.
Here are some tips on how you can teach your children how to save money:
1. Your children should be educated of the meaning of money. Once your children have learned how to count, that is the perfect time for you teach them the real meaning of money. You should be consistent and explain to them in simple ways and do this frequently so that they may be able to remember what you taught them.
2. Always explain to them the value of saving money. Make them understand its importance and how it will impact their life. It is important that you entertain questions from them about money and you should be able to answer them right away.
3. When giving them their allowances. You need to give them their allowances in denominations. Then you can encourage them that they should keep a certain bill for the future. You can motivate them to do this by telling them that the money can be saved and they can buy new pair of shoes or the toys they want once they are able to save.
4. You can also teach them to work for money. You can start this at your own home. You can pay them fifty cents to one dollar every time they clean their rooms, do the dishes or feed their pets. This concept of earning little money will make them think that money is something they have worked for and should be spent wisely.
5. You can teach them to save money by giving them piggy banks where they can put coins and wait until they get full. You can also open bank accounts for them and let them deposit money from their allowance. You should always show them how much they have earned to keep them motivated.
Money and saving is not something that is learned by children in one sitting. You should be patient in teaching them and relating the value of money in all of their activities. Children will learn this easily if you are patient and consistent in guiding them and encouraging them in this endeavor.
Proverbs 22:6 says “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. “ Teach them early about all good things and when they grow up, they will have a firm foundation under them. This is so true with how to be well disciplined with finances. Not only do they learn by being told, they also learn by example. Therefore, be wise in your financial decisions an this in turn will be the wise decisions that your child will learn to make.
Be blessed, be encouraged and know that today is as important as tomorrow, so make the best of today!
