How to Get a Great Date (Widget for Your Site)

Sorry this is not a dating service. Gotcha!

You peeked at this post on

Click Here for the Code.

This handy piece of code will insert the current date whenever a person looks at your post, or site. Many marketers will use it in a message to create a sense of urgency. (i.e. the price is only $ x until midnight [date] )

How to Add the Code

1. Open an HTML box or  a new Windows Live Writer  File.

2. Type the text you want to use around the date.

(i.e. You peeked at this post on [date] )

3. Switch to HTML or source edit mode.

4. Highlight & copy the Code.

5. Highlight the word [date] in  your file & paste the code in its place.

There you are! A piece of writing that will always be up to date!

How will you use it?

Save 35% on this Great DIY with Coupon!

I'm a great fan of DIY projects, especially when they easily yield professional results.  This great deal just popped into my mailbox.  What a great idea for a teacher gift & all the relatives. Start snapping pics to  create personalized keepsakes- everything from hard cover books to DVDs and iPod shows- all at your finger tips!

My Memories Suite Digital Scrapbooking Software is NOW 25% OFF

and

MyMemoriesSuite.com just emailed me  a Back to School 10% OFF Coupon Code good through September 30, 2009. Type code: B2S10OFF, when you get to the checkout page.

Get Started now on those Christmas presents. Makes a great teacher present too!

Canadian Residents: There is an additional $14.99 surcharge for orders to Canada (Yeah-I wish it were on par with the US too. Hmmm.. I wonder if it's available as a download?)

Check out all the different ways you can share your scrapbooked photos:

Make Your own Granola

Searching for a Granola recipe this morning brought a pleasant surprise: I now have over 100 Swag Bucks Enter the code NEWBIE to get 5 bucks when you sign up. Leave me a message so I can help you win. 

Here's the Granola Recipe I cobbled together:

Most Commercial Granola Cereal has a lot of fat. I substituted Unsweetened applesauce in mine.

Low Fat Cholesterol Busting Hi-Fibre Granola

Preheat oven to 325

Mix together:

1/4 C Apple sauce (unsweetened berry)

1/4 C Honey from dad's farm

1/2 C Fennel seeds

1/4 Homemade cinnamon sugar

1/2 C Walnuts

1/4 C Pecans

2 T Molasses

2 C Oats (large flake)

1/4 C Brown Sugar

Bake 30 Minutes. Cool. Mix in 1C. Crisp Rice Cereal. Serve with diced apples & Vanilla Yoghurt. Top with Cinnamon Sugar.

Make Money with Affiliate Links

Affiliate links are links to other companies’ websites who pay you when people sign up for their services or sometimes just click on their ads.

For faster payment, set up a free PayPal account.  Some companies pay by check, but most prefer an online bank such as PayPal or NetBank. Click here to find out How to: Insert Affiliate Links, Find Affiliate Links and Get Paid!

Homemade SoftScrub recipe Discovered!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup borax
• 4 tablespoons liquid soap (They suggest Murphy's Oil Soap)
• essential oils, as desired

Directions

1. Put borax in a container with a lid.
   

2. Add liquid soap a bit at a time.

3. Mix with a fork .

4. When mixture is consistency of frosting it is ready to use.

5. Add essential oils.

6. Keep covered so it doesn't dry out.

Scrub away!

Note: I found this on Recipezaar. As with anything on the internet- use at your own risk! I wonder if there's a place to submit recipes to have them tested for any dangerous side affects.

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Easy Reusable Bags - Trash 2 Treasure

Have you entered your pledge on the Olympic Torch Relay Site?
Here's mine.-

I will make and carry reusable bags and post directions on my blog DIY4Canada.blogspot.com for others to make their own bags too.

If you have a simple pattern for others to follow, drop me a comment on my blog.

Let's work together to keep plastic out of the landfills and reduce chemicals released as part of their decomposition process; organo-chlorine (highly toxic), methane, and nitrous oxide (greenhouse gases contributing to global warming).

From Tank to Tote - Easy Reusable Bag

Don't toss that too small / stained tank top - turn it into a tote!

1. Turn tank inside out.
2. Sew shirt together at the bottom (back-stitch if you don't have a sewing machine)
3. Turn right side out and decorate with permanent markers.

This really is a trash to treasure project. It won't take long for those nickels to add up that they're charging for bags at the grocery store.

Try this using other clothes that are headed for the scrap bin. A pair of toddler-sized coveralls could be really handy with all those extra pockets!

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Homemade Beauty Treatments

Beinggirl : Your Body : Features: (from their UK site)

"Soothing Skin Clarifier (for minor acne flare-ups)

Mix 1/2 cup warm water with 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Using a cotton ball, apply directly to blemish. Hold pressure with cotton ball for several minutes, to soften blemish. Using a cotton swab, dab honey on blemish; leave on 10 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.

Nail and Cuticle Moisturizer

Olive oil can simply be massaged into the nail and cuticle area to moisturize and nourish the nail area. This is a great trick that will make those nasty hangnails a thing of the past.

Kiwi Eye Soother

Place a thin slice of kiwi on each closed eyelid to rejuvenate eyes and eliminate dark circles. Leave on for 15 minutes."

Nestlé : Starting Your Own Herb Garden

Nestlé : Starting Your Own Herb Garden: Save money by growing your own herbs in a sunny window.
"Here are a few helpful tips to get you started:
Tip 1: Make sure you have a spot in your house that receives full sunlight for at least half of the day, a south or west facing window would be best. If your growing space does not accommodate this, think about using a fluorescent lamp to supplement your herbs growing needs.
Tip 2: Choose your herbs. Make a list of the herbs you know you love and use frequently. Explore other herbs that you think you may like to have. If you’re not sure, check your supermarket shelf to give you an idea.
Tip 3: Separate your herbs based on their required growing conditions. Look at the seed packets for specific growing conditions.
Tip 4: Separate your herbs in different potting containers. These can all be added together in one decorative planter if you like. Make sure your pots provide good drainage as this is probably the most important factor for a successful herb garden. Mixing your soil with crushed stone or gravel can help improve drainage. Separating your herbs also allows you to adjust the amount of water you give each plant depending on their needs."