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My husband, Daniel & I live in Cleveland with our Pomeranian Titus. My background is in sales, real estate and property management but my true passion is reading and writing. I was editor of the newspaper in college & on the yearbook staff in high

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Business > Entrepreneurship (Other) How to become a mystery shopper: 1 of 5
Mystery shopping can be a great way to supplement your income, or even make a living. It can be a part time job that will allow you and your family access to free tickets to the zoo, ballpark, bowling alley and even resorts. You can get reimbursed for necessities like groceries, oil changes and pet food just for sharing your... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Humane treatment of farm animals: 2 of 9
In our busy world, most of us barely have enough time to eat, let alone investigate our food before we consume it. I was one of those people, until one day, intrigued by the title, I read the book, Skinny Bitch. In it, I learned about the terrible conditions that many animals endure as a result of factory farming. Though it ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Nonprofit & Service Sector Upfront costs of mystery shopping: 2 of 4
One of the most important first lessons of mystery shopping is that you should never have to pay any money up front to work for a company. There are, however, some upfront costs associated with mystery shopping that you should be prepared for as you begin your career: Tools of the Trade There are some basic tools of the trad... More..
Entertainment > Movie Awards & Nominations Tips for hosting an Academy Awards viewing party: 2 of 4
The 81st Academy Awards will premier on Sunday, February 22 at 8 p.m. EST and while us common-folk won't get tickets to the event, you can feel like you're part of the festivities by hosting your own Oscar party. Invitations Mail your guests cute Hollywood invitations or use one of Evite's free Hollywood or red carpet templa... More..
Computers & Technology > Radio & Audio Devices Product reviews: Amazon's Kindle 2.0 digital reader: 4 of 5
On February 24, Amazon will release the new and improved Amazon Kindle 2 reader. I've long been eyeing the Kindle as my next big purchase but haven't been able to justify the expense. Well not anymore! The second generation device has pushed me over the edge and it's on my must have list for when my tax return finally arrive... More..