| The Dot Com Woman.
Vol. 4, Issue 7
The Official Ezine of
'Dot Com Women'
EVEolution On Web
04.24.2006
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| Editor's Note
In two weeks time, my
marriage will turn 2 years old. Like every other woman out there, I
love to reminisce too. I have been busy having a 're-cap' of these
two years and how I have enjoyed sharing my life with my husband.
Surprisingly, it is not the lavish dinners or the costly presents
that come to my mind. Instead, it is the simplest and silliest of
things that we did together like cooking or watching a re-play of
'Friends' or seeing 'You've Got Mail' for the umpteenth time. Who
would have thought that merely watching TV together could make such
a lasting impression on any mind. Well, I have begun to think
otherwise now.
Coinciding with my own
musings, Carrie Padget, our Marriage & Romance Blogger chose a
similar topic to blog about. Her 'You
are what you watch' makes an interesting read for every woman.
Some of her other posts that are I find to be useful for every
married woman reading this are:
Time of our lives,
Words of Affirmation,
It's a Gift and the ever-popular
Quality Time. All these posts are sure to enrich your married
lives and I am saying this from my own experiences. |
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Contents:
1. What's Hot at DCW
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Create a Low Maintenance
Garden
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Planning for Summer
Weddings
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Lighten Up Your Meals
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Homemade Gifts for
Mother's Day
2. Business & Entertainment
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Let's Talk Business - 4
Tips For Free Advertising
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Recipes -
South-of-the-Border Black Bean with Mango Salsa
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Home Curb Appeal - Five
Ways to Update Your Home for Selling
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What's HOT at
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 Create
a Low Maintenance Garden
Easy ways to keep your garden low maintenance while adding colorful
shrubs, ornamental grasses and flowering plants to your outdoor
environment.
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Planning
for Summer Weddings
Creative summer-themed cake ideas, summer wedding themes, DIY
wedding crafts, choosing flowers for a summer wedding, wedding
planning tips, wedding dress, makeup, hair-dos and more tips to help
you plan a perfect summer wedding.
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Lighten
Up Your Meals
What you ate for breakfast or lunch could answer a lot of your
weight loss questions. While we are not putting you through a test
right now (we trust you know where exactly you stand), here are
valuable tips on 'lightening up' your everyday meals.
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Homemade Gifts for Mother's Day
It's time to start hunting for the perfect gift idea for Mother's
Day. And nothing says 'special' like 'homemade'. A number of
homemade gift ideas for kids and adults.
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LET'S TALK BUSINESS 4 Tips
For Free Advertising
1) Comments:
When an editor of a newsletter you read asks for comments,
suggestions and feed back they're giving you the chance to voice
your opinion. Don't be shy, if you liked something in the
newsletter say so. If you didn't like something in the newsletter
say so.
2) Enter Contests:
Don't think that just because there are so many subscribers to the
newsletter you don't have a chance of winning. That's not so! Just
this week I won 3 contests for Top Ads. Can't win if you don't
play!
3) Sign Guest Books:
It only takes a minute and whomever's guest book you sign will
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Yes you can too write an article. Pick a topic, do a little
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This article was written by Jan Emo. WAHM, freelance writer and
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RECIPES
Hot and Spicy Black Bean with
Mango Salsa
Here’s a great treat that's perfect as a snack or appetizer. It’s
one of the many international treats that can be prepared using
healthy and flavorful citrus. The new book “Citrus Cookbook:
Tantalizing Food & Beverage Recipes from Around the World” by Frank
Thomas and Marlene Leopold, lists over 200 citrus recipes that
include condiments, sauces and dressings, appetizers, soups and
salads, rice, pasta, seafood, and meat entrees as well as breads and
desserts. It even includes recipes for over 25 delicious citrus
beverages including tangy Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade, refreshing
Mint Strawberry Cooler, and a super-zesty Blackberry Lime Margarita.
South-of-the-Border Black Bean with Mango Salsa
Two 15 3/4-oz ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed -- Two
oranges, peeled, seeded and chopped -- Two mangoes, peeled, pitted
and chopped -- 1/2 sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and chopped --
Three Serrano chiles, or one large jalapeno chile seeded and thinly
sliced -- Two tablespoons fresh lime juice -- Two tablespoons
chopped fresh cilantro -- One teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well. Tightly
cover and place the mixture in the refrigerator for several hours or
overnight. Serve with hot tortilla chips or chunks of Cuban or
French bread to please the most finicky of appetites.
Yield: 8 cups.
HOME - CURB APPEAL
Five Ways to Update Your Home for Selling
Warm weather is here, and the streets are full of prospective
homebuyers. How do you make sure your property stands out above
the rest? Here are a few ways you can update your home to make
sure it shines to its full potential – and help you receive the
largest return on your investment.
Fresh Paint
Fresh paint is the most cost-effective and profitable improvement
you can make. Even if your home doesn't need a new coat, painting
the interior walls a neutral color and the ceilings white can make
rooms look bigger, brighter and cleaner. For around $20, you can
give a tired and dingy looking room a complete makeover.
New flooring
New flooring will increase the market value of your home, while
shabby floors can nix a sale. Instead of spending money on carpet
or hardwood, try laminate instead. The new laminates imitate the
look of expensive hardwood, but will never fade, scratch or dent.
Brands like Wilsonart Flooring come with a glueless
tongue-and-groove installation process, so they install quick and
easy without making a mess. If you decide to install carpet, make
sure to choose a neutral color.
New lights
Replace outdated light fixtures. This inexpensive improvement can
update old decor that might have discouraged buyers who don’t want
to put any effort into a new home. If your existing lighting looks
"flat," consider track lighting, which can give a room a dynamic
flair by spotlighting various areas.
A clean garage
A clean garage will help make a good first impression to a buyer
and shows that a home is in move-in condition. If you use your
garage for storage, clean it out and rent a storage space. Paint
the interior white and sweep the floor. If your garage is
unfinished, install wallboard or build storage shelves on the back
wall.
Create curb appeal
Attractive front and back yards boost the value of any property.
Keep the lawn mowed and trim all shrubs to keep the yard looking
clean. Plant some trees if the yard is barren or add new flowers
to add color. A local nursery can help you find the right types of
plants for your lawn.
With very little effort, you can transform an average house into
an above-average property that is sure to get second looks from
potential buyers. And when you are out looking for your new house,
don’t forget to look for these steps in the properties that you
view as well.
Author: Mike Ferrara
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