So I have been goal setting lately. With both businesses getting off the ground and seeing how others are making money on Squidoo means working harder to get there myself.
I have started a list of this I want to write about. This includes products and more Essex County information. I got side tracked for a couple of days by writing about things for quests, but I should be back on track for now.
I wrote 10 lenses on Halloween and earned 2 monster trophies which was cool. And I also wrote some entertainment lenses, mostly about Canadian entertainers of course.
I know I need to work more at promoting my lenses but other than a couple of WAHM forums, I haven't found alot of great ways to do this yet. I want something that is going to keep my attention so that participating doesn't feel like work.
I have one Mom2mom event booked and I'm considering doing the Leamington Healthy Living Family Expo, but I'm not sure about that one yet.
I did do the St Clair College Family Fun Day but it was a complete waste of time. If it had been set up better, like the people who came had to walk past the vendors to get to the event as well as back to their cars maybe we would have been busier. I know I'm not the only vendor there that was truly disappointed.
Maybe a few Christmas sales closer to the holiday are possible. I'll have to keep looking to see what is available.
Trying to learn how to Ping my blog...HostGator promotion codes Let's see what Feed Shark does.
My thoughts and opinions on a multitude of topics
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Only Green
Only Green is a Canadian company who's mission is to make your transition into a greener lifestyle as seamless as possible. They continually evaluate eco friendly products to ensure they offer the highest quality, most cost effective alternatives.
Sales of the products are done through EcoAdvisors. Products can be purchased direct from an EcoAdvisor at a home party or through a catalogue or from an EcoAdvisor website .
Their product line includes cosmetics, health and beauty products, baby and child care products, products for house and home, pet care products and fair trade coffe, tea and baking products. Most products are organic as well as vegan and all of the environmentally friendly product line comes in biodegradable packaging. Even the foam peanuts they ship with are made of starch and completely water soluble.
To read about the Opal line of cosmetics check out http://www.squidoo.com/opal-cosmetics for an article specifically on this mineral makeup line.
To read about Only Green's organic hand made soap bars http://www.squidoo.com/only-green-soaps tells you all about them from hand soaps to baby soaps and even dog soaps.
Whether you are looking to be more environmentally friendly in your shopping or maybe you want to earn some extra income while saving money on green products, Only Green is a responsible company that you can be proud of.
Sales of the products are done through EcoAdvisors. Products can be purchased direct from an EcoAdvisor at a home party or through a catalogue or from an EcoAdvisor website .
Their product line includes cosmetics, health and beauty products, baby and child care products, products for house and home, pet care products and fair trade coffe, tea and baking products. Most products are organic as well as vegan and all of the environmentally friendly product line comes in biodegradable packaging. Even the foam peanuts they ship with are made of starch and completely water soluble.
To read about the Opal line of cosmetics check out http://www.squidoo.com/opal-cosmetics for an article specifically on this mineral makeup line.
To read about Only Green's organic hand made soap bars http://www.squidoo.com/only-green-soaps tells you all about them from hand soaps to baby soaps and even dog soaps.
Whether you are looking to be more environmentally friendly in your shopping or maybe you want to earn some extra income while saving money on green products, Only Green is a responsible company that you can be proud of.
Mineral Makeup The Good, The Bad and The Controversy
Mineral based makeups have been around for a while now. Yes they have been gaining in popularity over the last decade but are the advantages worth the extra cost? Are there really any advantages to using mineral cosmetics over normal store brands? Maybe and maybe not according to many people in the know including make-up artists and dermatologists.
The Good
Mineral cosmetics may actually be healthier for you and the environment. Mineral cosmetics will contain no unnatural chemicals or additives like talc, fragrance, silicones, chemicals, rice powders, fillers, oils, wax and are dye-free. If you have delicate skin, allergies to scents or dyes or are prone to breakouts then mineral make-up may be the right decision for you. The claims are that makeups made from minerals are less pore clogging and do not allow particles to penetrate the skin which means it is 100% hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic and non-acnegenic. Many dermatologists recommend mineral cosmetics. The zinc that can be found in mineral make-up is also an excellent natural sun block and it also has some soothing properties. Zinc is a common ingredient in diaper rash formulas as well as being used regularly in stick form to protect from sunburn.
See Canada.com for listings of why mineral cosmetics may be the best decision for you.
Mineral make-up has come a long way since the 1970's. There is a great variety of colours and formulas to choose from. There is no longer alot of trouble matching your skin tone or colour choices.
Having sensitive skin myself, I have tried and prefer mineral make-up to other kinds of make-up available on the shelves. My preferred brand can be found here (Opal).
The Bad
Mineral make-up is not controlled and regulated the way other natural products are. If you want to buy something organic, you can look for the matching logo, if you want to buy fair trade, there is a logo to look for as well. Not so for mineral cosmetics. An article on some of the bad can be found on WebMD. As with all products you need to find a responsible, reputable company to deal with. Read your labels and do your homework. If you are seeing a dermotologist you may want to get their opinion.
Some companies claim to be mineral make-up while still including the exact chemicals you are trying to avoid to their recipes. If you are not a careful, label reading shopper your best bet is to get other's opinions before shopping.
Another down side to good mineral make-up is the price. While all good quality cosmetics are much more expensive than regular drug store brands, you may not want to spend the extra until you know the product will work for you.
The Controversial
The above WebMD has an article that both praises and refutes the properties of mineral make-up. Some claim that the formulas can read the same as any regular off the shelf brand. Some think the cosmetics are wonderful while others find there can be caking and it can highlight lines and dry spots.
With the cost of high quality cosmetics being high no matter how you shop, to use or not use mineral make-up is a intimate choice. While some brands may be higher in price, others may be in the range you expect for cosmetics.
If allergens are your biggest concern there are many hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic foundations and other cosmetics on the market. It all depends on what in the cosmetics actually causes your reaction. Trying just one mineral product to start will give you a better idea if it will help you. I recommend trying a mineral foundation first as with more skin coverage you will know sooner if there will still be a reaction without a large cost.
The Good
Mineral cosmetics may actually be healthier for you and the environment. Mineral cosmetics will contain no unnatural chemicals or additives like talc, fragrance, silicones, chemicals, rice powders, fillers, oils, wax and are dye-free. If you have delicate skin, allergies to scents or dyes or are prone to breakouts then mineral make-up may be the right decision for you. The claims are that makeups made from minerals are less pore clogging and do not allow particles to penetrate the skin which means it is 100% hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic and non-acnegenic. Many dermatologists recommend mineral cosmetics. The zinc that can be found in mineral make-up is also an excellent natural sun block and it also has some soothing properties. Zinc is a common ingredient in diaper rash formulas as well as being used regularly in stick form to protect from sunburn.
See Canada.com for listings of why mineral cosmetics may be the best decision for you.
Mineral make-up has come a long way since the 1970's. There is a great variety of colours and formulas to choose from. There is no longer alot of trouble matching your skin tone or colour choices.
Having sensitive skin myself, I have tried and prefer mineral make-up to other kinds of make-up available on the shelves. My preferred brand can be found here (Opal).
The Bad
Mineral make-up is not controlled and regulated the way other natural products are. If you want to buy something organic, you can look for the matching logo, if you want to buy fair trade, there is a logo to look for as well. Not so for mineral cosmetics. An article on some of the bad can be found on WebMD. As with all products you need to find a responsible, reputable company to deal with. Read your labels and do your homework. If you are seeing a dermotologist you may want to get their opinion.
Some companies claim to be mineral make-up while still including the exact chemicals you are trying to avoid to their recipes. If you are not a careful, label reading shopper your best bet is to get other's opinions before shopping.
Another down side to good mineral make-up is the price. While all good quality cosmetics are much more expensive than regular drug store brands, you may not want to spend the extra until you know the product will work for you.
The Controversial
The above WebMD has an article that both praises and refutes the properties of mineral make-up. Some claim that the formulas can read the same as any regular off the shelf brand. Some think the cosmetics are wonderful while others find there can be caking and it can highlight lines and dry spots.
With the cost of high quality cosmetics being high no matter how you shop, to use or not use mineral make-up is a intimate choice. While some brands may be higher in price, others may be in the range you expect for cosmetics.
If allergens are your biggest concern there are many hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic foundations and other cosmetics on the market. It all depends on what in the cosmetics actually causes your reaction. Trying just one mineral product to start will give you a better idea if it will help you. I recommend trying a mineral foundation first as with more skin coverage you will know sooner if there will still be a reaction without a large cost.
Friday, September 9, 2011
All About Me
I am a 36 year old mom to a teenager. After years of working in management I am happy to be working from home and having the time to spend at home. Check out my website! I enjoy writing, photography, camping and cooking. But most of all I love to read. I will read almost anything I can get my hands on from sci-fi, fantasy, horror, mysteries and even some romance if the plot is good enough.
I like B-movies and the best two I have seen this year are 'Sharktopus' and 'Swamp Shark'. I'm very glad that some people are still out there making B-movies to entertain the masses:)
I live in South Western Ontario in a small town that rarely makes it onto maps. It's close to the border so I've grown up watching both Canadian and American television. Right now us Canadians are doing it better in my opinion but I am looking forward to the start of Terra Nova. I'm not a huge fan of all the reality shows that are out there.
To learn even more about me, look here.
I like B-movies and the best two I have seen this year are 'Sharktopus' and 'Swamp Shark'. I'm very glad that some people are still out there making B-movies to entertain the masses:)
I live in South Western Ontario in a small town that rarely makes it onto maps. It's close to the border so I've grown up watching both Canadian and American television. Right now us Canadians are doing it better in my opinion but I am looking forward to the start of Terra Nova. I'm not a huge fan of all the reality shows that are out there.
To learn even more about me, look here.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Canadian Stuff
I make no secrets about being a damn proud Canadian. I may only be second generation Canadian by I have lived here all my life and I am raising my daughter to be a proud Canadian as well. This post is about all things Canadian. I'm about to give you a bunch of Canadian links for you to check out. If you have some of your own, please feel free to add them in the comments section.
Pround Canadians on Squidoo
Made in Canada an inventions list
Canadian Inventors list
Canada Eh? lots of Canadian things
True (?) Canadian Ghost Stories
10 most Haunted Places to visit in Canada from Tripadvisor
Famous Canadians how many have you heard of?
A current listing of Canadian TV shows
All Canadian TV shows past and current-English
All Canadian TV shows past and current-French
Free Stuff Canada guide
Pround Canadians on Squidoo
Made in Canada an inventions list
Canadian Inventors list
Canada Eh? lots of Canadian things
True (?) Canadian Ghost Stories
10 most Haunted Places to visit in Canada from Tripadvisor
Famous Canadians how many have you heard of?
A current listing of Canadian TV shows
All Canadian TV shows past and current-English
All Canadian TV shows past and current-French
Free Stuff Canada guide
Writing
So I've been writing lenses on Squidoo lately. What is Squidoo you ask? Well it's a place where you can write what you want on any topic you want. Similar to a blog except each lens is individually written on a specific topic. I've written about Holiday Gift Buying and My Favourite Candle Scents for Fall and even some local topics like Day Tripping in Essex County. Living in Essex County myself I have all kinds of ideas of things to do for kids and for adults in the Windsor/Essex County area of Ontario. I love the interaction with other lensmakers and some of the guidance and help I've received on the forums. Seeing how my writings stack up on a site of thousands of people can be a big thrill too. The best bonus though is Squidoo shares it's ad revenue with the people who do the writing and with several very fine charities.
If you are looking to write and don't really want to put the effort into a blog (even one as minor as this one) I highly suggest using Squidoo to fine tune your writing skills and have some fun at the same time.
To get to all of my Squidoo lenses see my Squidprofile. Don't forget to like or comment on what you read!
If you are looking to write and don't really want to put the effort into a blog (even one as minor as this one) I highly suggest using Squidoo to fine tune your writing skills and have some fun at the same time.
To get to all of my Squidoo lenses see my Squidprofile. Don't forget to like or comment on what you read!
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Candles for Fall and Winter
We all have favourite scents. You know, the ones that bring back a memory or make you think of a special time. I know I do. I've been thinking alot about what I like and why lately. If you want to see what I love for Fall 2011 Click Here. If you want to see my favourite scents for Christmas Click Here.
I think Fall is all about the leaves changing colour and falling off the trees. Maybe because I am Canadian, Autumn brings to mind cooler weather and winter coming soon. I think of hearty foods and mulled cider after a day of getting the yard ready for the winter. I also think of Thanksgiving and Halloween (both in October over here) with family gathered around and candy galore.
Christmas to me means family and trees and gift giving. Sitting by the fireplace and drinking hot cocoa or mulled cider. Watching the snow fall down outside, while I am inside and warm is a favourite activity. I also love to get outside into the snow with my dogs and my munchkin.
I think Fall is all about the leaves changing colour and falling off the trees. Maybe because I am Canadian, Autumn brings to mind cooler weather and winter coming soon. I think of hearty foods and mulled cider after a day of getting the yard ready for the winter. I also think of Thanksgiving and Halloween (both in October over here) with family gathered around and candy galore.
Christmas to me means family and trees and gift giving. Sitting by the fireplace and drinking hot cocoa or mulled cider. Watching the snow fall down outside, while I am inside and warm is a favourite activity. I also love to get outside into the snow with my dogs and my munchkin.
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