| The Dot Com Woman.
Vol. 3, Issue 41
The Official Ezine of
'Dot Com Women'
EVEolution On Web
01.02.2006
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| Editor's Note
Hi,
2006 is here and it's
time for our New Year Resolutions. Whatever you choose to resolve to
do in the coming year, do not ignore your health and looks.
Self-care ranks top on my list of New Year resolutions this year.
Next comes a more fulfilling life with my family and third -
business expansion. For those who know me well, you will be glad to
see that motherhood has brought a change in my priorities.
And now let's come to
today's ezine. One glance will tell you that it is packed with
winter recipes and crafts, useful tips for expecting moms and tips
on hosting successful garage sales. If you have any suggestions for
this ezine or would like to request articles on a particular topic,
please write to
webmistress@dotcomwomen.com
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Contents:
1. What's Hot at DCW
2. Business & Entertainment
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Money Matters
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Pregnancy
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Winter Recipes
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Winter Crafts
3. Useful Info |
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PLAN A DREAM
WINTER WEDDING
Winter Theme Wedding |
Winter Wedding Flowers |
Stationery on a Budget |
Affordable Wedding Centerpieces
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Special Wedding Gift Ideas
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 Winter
Skin Care Tips
Look beautiful - no matter what the season! Here are some no-fail
winter skincare tips to help you take care of your precious skin
this winter.
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Hot
Soups for Cold Days
Enjoy the warmth of hot, hearty soups in cold winter evenings. These
soups are also the perfect single-meal solutions for busy moms.
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Stay
Fit this Winter
Many people find summer exercise easy, because there are so many fun
activities available when it??™s warm outside. Weight Loss Counselor
Dale Reynolds of Slimdale gives you some great exercise tips for
Winter.
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Homemade Winter Beauty Care
Recipes
Make your own aromatic handcreams, relaxing bubble baths, soothing
milk baths, gels and lotions to keep your skin soft and smooth this
winter season.
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MONEY MATTERS
![]() Tips
to Host a Successful Garage Sale
1. Advertise in Your Local Paper
GSAs like me read the classified adds as if they're poetry. We
hang breathlessly on every word. Spending a little money up-front on
a classified ad makes it easier for us to find your sale. When you
consider most classified ads are also listed online (which is how I
find them) you're getting more exposure than you realize. In the
add, give your complete address and any landmarks near your home,
e.g. "2389 Hunters Way, 2 blocks South of the Salvation Army." (I
shop there too.)
2. Make Signage Large and Use Plenty of It
I put a lot of mileage on my car wandering through neighborhoods
, searching for sales that seem to have disappeared. It's like
chasing a mirage in the desert. Make your signs big and cover them
in plastic in case it rains. Use signage at major intersections but
also post signs at every turn that surrounds your home. If you don't
do this, I might get lost and end up at a competing garage sale!
3. Start Early and Work Late
Many GSAs hit garage sales while commuting to and from work.
That's right, we have day jobs. So you should open by at least 7:30
am and close no earlier than 6 pm. (Do I sound like "the boss from
hell?") And don't shut down shop for a lunch break. We shop on our
lunch hours, too! Offering a pre-sale on Wednesday evening is an
excellent way to generate traffic. I know this sounds like a long
time to spend in your garage, but you'll make more money -- and
that's the why you're hosting a garage sale, right?
4. Collaborate with Your Neighbors
There are two basic types of garage sales: "One Shots" which can
be any single household hosting a garage sale and "Multi-Family"
which is a neighborhood effort. GSAs like me prefer multi-family
sales because to us it's like driving to a super store. It's one
stop shopping and we're more likely to find what we're searching
for. You'll also receive more traffic and you can share the cost of
advertising with your neighbors.
5. Set Reasonable Prices
There's a rumor floating around among garage sellers that GSAs
are cheap and I would have to say that's an accurate assessment.
However, you can avoid some of the haggling by doing what major
chain stores do. Offer bundled prices that appear to be a really
great deal for the buyer. For example, selling "3 for $5" is better
than charging $1.75 each. You'll earn 9?? less on each item but in
the long run you'll earn more money. If it works for Walmart, it
should work for you.
So, am I the ultimate consumer or as my wife describes me, "The
King of Shabby Chic"? Well, not really. I only hunt for items that I
can resell online at auction sites like Ebay and Amazon.com's
Auctions.
Yes, you can actually buy garage sale items and resell them
online for a nice little profit, but that's another story entirely.
Good luck and good selling!
If you'd like see what kind of items the writer sells online, you
can look him up on Ebay. His user name is
Jlarranaga@prioritypub.com.
PREGNANCY
Remedies for Pregnancy Nausea or 'Morning Sickness'
You may have a hard time mustering the energy or enthusiasm to
get organized for your baby if pregnancy symptoms such as nausea are
hitting you hard. Often referred to as ???morning sickness,??? pregnancy
nausea is a very common affliction.
If you suffer from nausea take careful notes throughout the day.
Record your activities, your snacks and meals and how you feel. This
may help you recognize patterns in your nausea and try to prevent it
in the future.
If you can??™t seem to quell your sickness, carry a ???nausea survival
kit??? with you at all times. This should include unscented moist
towelettes, a travel-size toothbrush and toothpaste, gum or breath
mints, a plastic bag and possibly a fan.
From her newly revised book, ???Getting Organized for Your New Baby,???
Christine Zuchora-Walske provides the
following 10 remedies for pregnancy nausea:
1. Try high-protein or high-carbohydrate snacks such as peanuts,
soda crackers and granola bars. These will soak up excess stomach
acid and prevent blood sugar swings that can lead to nausea.
2. Eat small, frequent meals to avoid having an empty or too-full
stomach.
3. If you don??™t have to wake up at a set time, don??™t. Get as much
rest as possible and ease into your day.
4. Carry hard candy with you. Sometimes, sucking on something tart
or sweet can ease nausea.
5. Take vitamins with your biggest meal of the day.
6. Keep a damp cloth at your bedside to place over your eyes or on
your forehead when you feel ill.
7. Exercise, preferably outdoors. The fresh air will help.
8. Be a driver, rather than a passenger, when traveling by car.
9. With your caregiver??™s permission, try a chewable antacid.
10. Undergo acupressure treatments or wear acupressure wristbands.
Author: Kelsey Anderson
HOT DRINK
RECIPES
Cinnamon Cider
2 cups apple cider 2 tablespoons cinnamon candies
-Pour apple cider into a saucepan.
-Cook over medium heat until hot (not boiling).
-Stir in cinnamon candies until melted.
-Pour cider into mugs and wait until it is cool enough to
drink.
-Use a cinnamon stick as a stirrer or a straw.
Cocoa Delight
1/3 cup cocoa 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup
water 3 1/2 cups milk
-Put the cocoa, sugar, salt, and water in a large saucepan
and mix well.
-Stir the mixture over medium-high heat until it boils.
-Reduce the heat and add the milk. Stir until hot, then
turn off the heat and pour the cocoa into mugs.
-Sprinkle a bit of cinnamon in each mug for cocoa with a
Mexican flair.
WINTER CRAFTS
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Domes
When it's too cold to go outside, kids can bring the beauty of
snow indoors. Sondra Clark's instructions for snow domes, from her
book "Craft Fun with Sondra" (Meadowbrook Press), make an easy, fun
activity for kids stuck inside in winter.
You'll need an empty jar with a lid, such as a pickle jar or baby
food jar; super glue or hot glue; small figurines, marbles, or
stones; glitter; glycerin (optional).
Let an adult help with using the super glue or hot glue to attach
the figurines to the jar lid.
Follow these steps:
1. Remove labels from jar.
2. On the underneath side of the lid, glue several plastic
figurines, such as fast food toys, along with marbles or stones.
3. When the glue is dry, fill the jar with cold water.
4. Add half a teaspoon of glitter. You can add half a teaspoon of
glycerin to the water if you wish. It causes the glitter to fall
more slowly over the scene.
5. Spread glue around the top of the jar.
6.Quickly place the lid over the jar and tighten.
7. Let it dry overnight.
8. Tip your jar over and admire your sparkly snow scene.
Author: FeatureSource Staff
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