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The Dot Com Woman. Vol. 4, Issue 21

 

The Official Ezine of 'Dot Com Women'
EVEolution On Web


07.31.2006
 

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Editor's Note

Even after two years, I still have many wedding gifts stashed away in odd places blocking valuable storage space, waiting to be re-gifted or used. And I know many more couples in similar situations trying to find creative solutions for their un-used wedding gifts. The problem can be nipped right in the bud by finding creative ways to receive cash gifts at your wedding. The 'creative ways' are not as elusive as you may think they are. Read today's article on 'Creative Ways to Ask for Cash Gifts'  by Wedding portal Knot For Life for suggestions.


Contents:
1. What's Hot at DCW

  • Maintaining a Good Credit Rating

  • Designing your Garden with Plant Stands

  • Frugal Craft Shopping

  • How to Dress Up Your Man for Events

2. Business & Entertainment

  • Let's Talk Business - Home Business Strategies

  • Recipes - Chocolate Raisin Cookie Sandwiches

  • Weddings - Creative Ways to Ask for Cash Gifts

  • Health - Over the Counter Sleep Aids

3. Useful Info


  What's HOT at DCW Website BLOGS BY DOT COM WOMEN

 Maintaining a Good Credit Rating
There are a few good rules of thumb to maintaining a good credit rating. If you are able to follow them, then you will have no trouble getting credit or keeping your balances down.

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 Designing your Garden with Plant Stands
There a number of different methods in which a gardener can create interesting as well as practical plant stands as part of a garden d?cor.

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 Frugal Craft Shopping
It’s amazing the things you can do when you look at them in a different light! We have a few great tips on frugal shopping for craft supplies that you will simply love.

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 How to Dress Up Your Man for Events
Dress codes that need to be adhered to so your man isn't rejected at the door, or left looking foolish in his jeans while everyone else is in black tie.

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Business & Entertainment

 

LET'S TALK BUSINESS

Home Business Strategies

If you are looking to start a home business, it is important to strategize to make sure that you can launch your home business successfully and become profitable. Here are some home business strategies.

Just like any business, home business owners need to rely on real world business strategies to turn a profit and run their business smoothly. One of the top home business strategies is to understand the business that you are getting into. For instance, many people decide to start their home business by selling on auction sites, however after a few months, they are still not earning a decent profit. It you are starting out, it is important to first understand how to sell on auction sites. There are many auction site tools that can help you streamline your business and save you money as well as time. Before you start your home business, do your homework and understand the business that you are entering.

Another home business strategy is to constantly keep track of your competition. You can learn a lot from your competition. Make sure you keep track of what your competition sells, stops selling and the prices they sell their products for. You can also learn a lot on how they advertise their business and who their customers are. While most people stress about competition, competition can be positive in the fact that they can provide you with lots of information and show you pitfalls that need to be avoided. If you are starting your home business, follow the above home business strategies to turn your home business into a success.

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RECIPES

Chocolate Raisin Cookie Sandwiches

175g unsalted butter softened
225g golden caster sugar
50ml milk
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
125g plain flour sifted
1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
225g rolled (porridge) oats
250g chocolate raisins vanilla or rum and raisin ice cream to serve

For the cookies thoroughly combine the butter sugar milk egg and vanilla extract in a bowl then stir in the flour bicarbonate of soda oats and a pinch of salt.
Once combined stir in the chocolate raisins.
Drop 24 to 30 spoonfuls of the mixture onto 3 greased baking sheets and bake at 180C/350F/Gas Mark 4 for about 15 minutes until golden brown at the edges.
Remove with a spatula and cool on a wire rack.
To serve soften the ice cream slightly then spoon some onto the flat side of one cookie.
Top with another cookie.
Either serve at once or return to the freezer to firm up for 30 to 40 minutes.

Serves 4

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Chocolate Bread Pudding, Chocolate Mousse, Matterhorn Cr?me Brul?e, Mocha Chocolate Crepe Tower


WEDDINGS

Creative Ways to Ask for Cash Gifts

If you want to get the word out to your guests without seeming a bit greedy, here are some ideas that will work.

The Relative in Charge

Putting a relative on both sides of the fence in charge of dealing with invites, calling confirming and reminding guests is worth their weight in gold, especially if those relatives have the gift of gab.

Most often news of cash gifts will spread from one invitee to another.

The Invitations

Couples in the past have taken the initiative of including the news in the invites. You can choose to say, “Cash gifts are appreciated” or be bold with “No household gifts please, cash is better!”

I once received a wedding invitation that appeared to be a baby shower invite. The couple planned on starting a family as soon as possible and asked for cash to plan their new family.

Visit KnotForLife.com for more Ways to Ask for Cash Gifts at Weddings

Related Articles on Dot Com Women:
What to Wear to a Wedding, Choosing Wedding Flowers, Wedding Decorating Ideas, Wedding Planning 101, Wedding Cake Ideas Gallery


HEALTH

Over the Counter Sleep Aids

If you are having difficulty falling asleep at night there are many choices available that can help get you to sleep. One of the more common choices to fall asleep fast are over the counter sleep aids. Over the counter sleep aids are usually very safe and have few side affects. Over the counter sleep aids are usually for people who suffer from mild to moderate sleep difficulties and should only be used for a specified period of time. Here are some tips on over the counter sleep aids.

Most over the counter sleep aids are categorized as sedatives. They gently make you drowsy so you can fall asleep and rest. Many over the counter sleep aids may be combined with a pain reliever or flu medicine for people that are ill and would like to rest. Depending on your situation and whether you are suffering from another ailment including sleep loss will usually determine which over the counter sleep aid works best for you.

If you don’t like to take medications and would like to fall asleep the natural way there are many homemade remedies that can have you fast asleep. Warm milk is proven to make you drowsy and is great for young children. There are also natural supplements with natural compounds that can put you to sleep with ease and have very little side affects. If you continue to have difficulty sleeping and over the counter sleep aids are not working, you should consult with a physician to see if you are suffering from a sleep disorder.


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C' Ya next week,
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