| The Dot Com Woman.
Vol. 4, Issue 22
The Official Ezine of
'Dot Com Women'
EVEolution On Web
08.07.2006
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| Editor's Note
Michaels have launched
their Halloween stock for the season and I must have been one of the
first people to grab some for my holiday decorating projects. Ah.
Only if I was wise enough to start my gift shopping and money-saving
well ahead of the holidays as well! Well, it is not too late. In
fact, you and I are right on time. Read today's article on 'Saving
Now for a Happy Holiday Season' and start taking little steps for a
really happy holiday season this year. |
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Contents:
1. What's Hot at DCW
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Summer Style - Hairstyles, Dresses,
Makeup
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Water Exercises
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Fresh Ideas for Decorating Your
Living Room
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20 Effective Tips to Organize Your
Home
2. Business & Entertainment
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Let's Talk Business -
Business Ideas for Online/Internet Business
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Recipes - Macaroni Salad
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Household Finance -
Saving Now For a Happy Holiday
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Decorating - Effortless
Summer Decorating
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Style - Hairstyles, Dresses, Makeup
Looking good despite the heat has never been easier than this. Dot
Com Women brings you neat hairstyles, summer dress suggestions,
swimwear, summer skin and hair care tips, long staying makeup and
tips on choosing the right summer products for you.
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Water
Exercises
Water exercises are a great way to workout. The water acts like a
cushion for joints, which makes these exercises ideal for arthritis
sufferers. And, the water provides a safe level of resistance for
the body.
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Fresh
Ideas for Decorating Your Living Room
The living room is truly what its name suggests, a room in which the
majority of families do a lot of their living. That's why it's
important to make sure your living room is as inviting and
comfortable as possible.
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Effective Tips to Organize Your Home
Things run more efficiently in an organized home. People can locate
things they're looking for. A home free of clutter not only operates
more efficiently, it looks better, too!
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LET'S TALK BUSINESS
Business Ideas for Online/Internet Business
Sell your current product or service online
If you already sell a product or service online, you can take
your existing business online by building a website and selling your
products online. You will be able to reach out to a larger number of
people with less than half the costs you incur on your existing
offline business. You can also have your own affiliate program which
your visitors and other interested persons may join and sell your
products for a commission.
Affiliate/Reselling
If you do not have your own product to sell, you can always
resell from an existing online seller or join affiliate programs.
Most online sellers have affiliate programs and you can
sell/recommend their products for a commission.
Home Party Plan Businesses
You can join one of the direct sales businesses as a consultant
or representative and make money selling their products and
recruiting new reps. You can choose from a wide range of such
businesses depending upon your choice and interests.
Sell Electronic or Info-products
If you do not currently sell a product and would like to sell
your own products, you can easily go in for electronic products like
ebooks, software etc. You can either choose to write an ebook
yourself or get it written professionally.
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Home-Based Business,
Work at Home Business Ideas
RECIPES
Macaroni Salad
1 pound macaroni
2 cups fresh or frozen peas
Dressing:
1/4 cup fresh white goat cheese cut into strips
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
1 tablespoon hotsweet mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup oil packed sun dried tomatoes drained and cut int strips
8 ounces bacon. cooked until crisp and crumbled
2 cups watercress leaves coarsely chopped
salt and freshly round pepper to taste
Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
Cook fresh peas in salted boiling water for 5 minutes frozen peas
for 3 minutes. Drain under cold water and let cool.
In a medium bowl whisk all dressing ingredients together until
smooth.
In a large bowl combine remaining ingredients peas and macaroni.
Toss with dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Keep chilled until ready to serve.
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HOUSEHOLD FINANCE
Saving Now For a Happy Holiday
The
weather’s warm, the kids are home from school and the car’s packed
for a family get-away. Is it really the time of year when thoughts
turn to snow, holiday shopping and gift wrapping? The fact is,
there’s only a few months remaining until the holiday season
begins. No matter the size of your gift list, anyone recalling
last year’s holiday bills can tell you that it’s never too early
to begin saving.
“There’s plenty of time to start saving now for holiday gifts,”
said Dr. Kylene Quinn, chair of the School of Business at Argosy
University/Seattle. “The old adage that a penny saved is a penny
earned is absolutely true, and by starting now, people will be
amazed at the amount of money they can save without
inconveniencing themselves.”
Dr. Quinn says the strategy is simple: Be aware of where your
money goes. If you’re on the lookout for good deals all year
round, you can bank those savings, building a substantial holiday
nest egg. She suggests the following tips:
* Open a dedicated savings account at your bank -- With many
employers offering direct deposit, it’s easy to build up that
account without taking money out of your wallet. And the money
earns interest.
* Contact your credit card company -- Some offer discounts through
special promotional or rewards programs. Enrolling is often free,
and the savings can be substantial. Keep track of the savings, and
deposit an equal amount into your holiday account.
* Take advantage of coupons, mail-in rebates and discount cards --
Coupons, rebates and in-store promotions for discount-card holders
are effective ways of saving money. After a shopping trip, set
aside cash equal to the amount you saved. And as rebate checks
arrive, deposit them – along with your coupon savings – directly
into your savings account.
* Shop year round for holiday gifts -- It’s easier when the
expense is spread out over the entire year. You never know when
you’ll find a sale or rebate offer on an item that may make a
perfect gift someone on your list. The gift is less expensive, and
there’s one less person on your list.
* Contribute to your holiday fund every day -- ”Many of us eat out
at lunchtime and buy our morning coffee during the work week,”
points out Dr. Quinn. “Pack a lunch a couple times per week and
make coffee at home, banking the money you would have spent.”
While each of these steps may only yield a dollar or two here and
there, accumulating these savings throughout the year can add up
to a significant nest egg by the time November and December roll
around, making the holidays a little jollier.
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campuses and four approved degree sites in 12 states. Argosy
University offers doctoral and master's degree programs in
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DECORATING
Effortless Summer
Decorating
The days of summer have finally arrived, and it is time to throw
open the windows and bring life back into the home. The summer
months are the perfect time to incorporate a seasonal touch of
bright colors or fresh flowers to create a relaxed, welcoming look.
* Do some restyling
around the house this summer. Replace dark colors with lighter,
brighter ones. A wicker table and chairs can replace heavier, darker
pieces, and dark accessories, such as wool blankets and velvet
pillows, should be substituted with light-colored ones to help
create a cheery color scheme.
* When planning for an evening with friends, greet guests with a mix
of bright-colored place settings on a plain, white tablecloth.
Pieces such as Dansk’s Coconut Grove or Glasscapes will pop against
a white backdrop.
* Revive your home by tossing out old, brown plants and bringing in
fresh new ones. Place bright red tulips in the guest bedroom or as a
centerpiece on a table to brighten up a room. Place the bouquet in a
simple crystal vase to let the flowers’ color stand out.
* Swap heavy drapes for light, airy ones that can blow in the breeze
on a summer day. Painting rooms in pale yellows, greens and blues
for the summer will also help the home appear brighter. Add white
wherever possible to open up a room. Lighten up wooden bookshelves
by painting each shelf a bright white. Accent the white shelves with
a colorful bowl or picture frame.
* Place scented candles throughout the bedroom or bathroom to add a
breezy, freshness to the room. Lenox’s Calabria Blue Hurricane is
the perfect piece to create a tranquil atmosphere for those summer
nights indoors.
While making changes around the home to prepare for summer, Dinyon
suggests sticking to one theme to keep the d?cor consistent.
Potential ideas include floral, Tuscan, nautical or tropical.
For more information, decorating ideas and products, visit
www.lenox.com or
www.dansk.com.
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Budget Decorating,
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