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Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

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#TopTenTuesday:  10 Ways To Make (or find) $1000

#TopTenTuesday: 10 Ways To Make (or find) $1000

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1.  Start a pet sitting business. If you live in a large metropolitan city or even the suburbs, pet sitting and boarding can be a good way to earn extra cash.
2.  Provide daycare/aftercare for children in your neighborhood. The best way to go about doing this is to research the costs into getting licensed [...]

Ask For The Salary Upfront And Here’s Why

Ask For The Salary Upfront And Here’s Why

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If you’ve ever been on an interview and held your breath until the final offer only to be disappointed, please, read on.
One of the most annoying things about the job hunt has to be hoping that they will make an offer commensurate with what you believe to be your worth.  Not only your worth but [...]

Sisterhood Of Success:  Choosing Your Personal Board Of Advisors

Sisterhood Of Success: Choosing Your Personal Board Of Advisors

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Do you have a mentor?  If so then you understand the importance of having one due to the guidance and support they’ve given you over the years.
I truly believe that women are more successful when they have mentors guiding them both personally and professionally.   Especially when when women mentor women.  Great things happen!

men·tor
a wise and [...]

Looking For A Blogging Partner In Crime

Looking For A Blogging Partner In Crime

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I’ve made this request on Twitter a couple times but then backed away after receiving responses so this is my attempt to do this again. I am a control freak so this is not easy but here goes.
I’d love to have a partner in crime as it relates to this blog.
Specifically, someone with a passion [...]

Your Best Guide To Jumping Back Into A Job You Want

Your Best Guide To Jumping Back Into A Job You Want

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Some of you have been out of work for more than a year or you may have just been laid off.  Others may be contemplating a jump from their present place of work but fear going from the pot into the fire kind of situation.  Read on.  I’ll teach you the best tips on how [...]

Label Whores:  Wealthy Consumers Don’t Lust After Logos on Luxury Goods

Label Whores: Wealthy Consumers Don’t Lust After Logos on Luxury Goods

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If you’re lusting after the Louis Vuitton Graffiti collection, perk up!
The guys and gals over at the Journal of Marketing conducted a study where they surveyed malls in California and came up with the following:
“A significant segment of the population does not want to be branded, preferring to be understated… and is willing to pay [...]

Moving Past Fears Towards Motherhood

Moving Past Fears Towards Motherhood

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Some of you have asked, what are some of the reasons why we waited “so long” to have a baby.  I wasn’t clear that 4 years was long but I will indulge because Im comfy sharing this part of my life with you.  Now.
It really comes down to fear.  Growing up I lived a good [...]

I Want A Baby, Really I Do.

I Want A Baby, Really I Do.

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Yes, I said it, I want to have a baby.  Sadly, I don’t think my family believes this to be true.  Right now, we’re on our annual vacation where close to 40 of us get together on a trip somewhere in the Caribbean.  Actually, two groups, B.I.G and I.T.S.  They are both investment groups where [...]

Let Me Upgrade You:  **PAUSE**

Let Me Upgrade You: **PAUSE**

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You need a real woman in your life
That’s a good look
Taking care, home is still fly
That’s a good look
I’ma help you build up your account
Thats a good look
Better yet a hood look
Ladies that’s a good look
When you’re in them big meetings for the mills
Thats a good look
It take me just to compliment the deal
Thats a [...]

I Love My Toyota Because….

I Love My Toyota Because….

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Value
I know from other family members that these cars can run well into the 200k mileage range.  For that reason alone, I knew that I picked a great choice in a car that would take us through many seasons.  The warranty makes it even sweeter, knowing that Toyota stands behind their cars through thick and [...]