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	<title>My Own Little Blog</title>
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	<description>Sharing My Ideas and Thoughts with the World.</description>
	<pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:04:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Squeezing More Profit out of Flips</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:04:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marc</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Ideas]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Real Estate]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[landscaping designs]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[lanscaping design ideas]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[lantana care]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We have been flipping houses for the past year and have learned many lessons along the way.  One of the key lessons that we have learned is that you can make more money out of the flip if you use good landscaping designs.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For the past year, I have been flipping houses.&nbsp; It seemed like a great way to make money, and give me the opportunity to do something I love - working on real estate.</p>
<p>But, the entire process hasn&#8217;t been easy.&nbsp; We have made some mistakes along the way and I have had to learn some hard lessons.&nbsp; For example, it is smarter to leave the home walls a neutral color as it gives the new owner option to paint it whatever color they like.</p>
<p>I have also been exploiting my abilities in <a href="http://www.landscapingdesigns.org/lantana_plant_landscaping.html">lantana care</a>, and we make sure to draw up a number of <a href="http://www.landscapingdesigns.org/">landscaping design ideas</a> for the property to be sold.</p>
<p>By implementing these custom <a href="http://www.landscapingdesigns.org/">landscaping designs</a>, we have increased our profits immensely.&nbsp; Our secret is that we make the yard look good without spending too much money.</p>
<p>So, if you are flipping houses make sure that you take a look at the yard - you might just be able to squeeze more money out of it.</p>
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		<title>Training to Sell Car Insurance</title>
		<link>http://www.myownlittleblog.com/150/training-to-sell-car-insurance/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:45:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marc</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Automobiles]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Employment]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Insurance]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[cheap auto insurance]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[cheap car insurance rate]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[classic car insurance]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Our firm recently decided to add cheap auto insurance to the line of products that we offer.  We had to learn the difference between classic car insurance and regular insurance as well as how to give a proper cheap car insurance rate quote.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our firm recently decided to expand their operations to include insurance products on top of the many financial services that we already offered.&nbsp; I suppose this was a natural market for them to jump into as most of our existing services would be complimentary to the <a href="http://www.cheap-car-insurance-tips.com/">cheap auto insurance</a> that we would be selling.</p>
<p>But this meant that we would have to take additional training to know how to properly sell vehicle insurance to our clients.&nbsp; We learned the difference between regular and <a href="http://www.cheap-car-insurance-tips.com/classic-car-insurance.html">classic car insurance</a>, how to properly quote a <a href="http://www.cheap-car-insurance-tips.com/cheap-car-insurance-rate.html">cheap car insurance rate</a>, and how to utilize the new system that included the automotive insurance.</p>
<p>It will be a bumpy couple of weeks as we start selling our automotive insurance to the public, but I don&#8217;t mind having another product that I can sell and get a recurring commission.</p>
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		<title>Cheap Romantic Getaway</title>
		<link>http://www.myownlittleblog.com/149/cheap-romantic-getaway/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:28:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marc</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Ideas]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[airfare coupons]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[coupons]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[cruise coupons]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[romantic getaway]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[One of the things expected of me as a husband is to take my wife on romantic getaways.  But, it can get expensive and I share that you can use airfare coupons and cruise coupons to get the same trip while keeping the costs down.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of my responsibilities as a husband (at least in my wife&#8217;s mind) is that I am supposed to be romantic.&nbsp; This can include many things such as buying her flowers, to getting a babysitter and taking a night off to spend time alone.</p>
<p>But if you are a husband (I am sure that some of you are), you know that these romantic events can cost a lot of money.&nbsp; Sure, I guess it is a necessity, but I don&#8217;t like to spend an arm and a leg on some of these things.</p>
<p>What I would suggest is go all out, without spending all the money she thinks you are spending.&nbsp; Take her away for a weekend or a week on a cruise or trip, but make sure to use <a href="http://www.couponmeup.com">coupons</a> to save yourself some money.</p>
<p>There are many places that have <a href="http://www.couponmeup.com/coupons/airfare_coupons.htm">airfare coupons</a> and even <a href="http://www.couponmeup.com/coupons/cruise_coupons.htm">cruise coupons</a> that can save you a lot of money, but get points for taking your wife on a cheap romantic getaway.</p>
<p>Trust me, it is worth it.</p>
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		<title>Gifts for a 25th Wedding Anniversary</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:28:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marc</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Ideas]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Life]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[engraved cufflinks]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[neckties]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[silver cufflinks]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[wedding anniversary]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[With the 25th wedding anniversary for my parents coming up, my siblings and I have been thinking of gift ideas for them.  Though we haven't come up with anything yet, we will be giving each of the guests a set of silver cufflinks so they can remember the event.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the 25th wedding anniversary of my parents on the horizon, my siblings and I have been trying to come up with gift ideas for them.&nbsp; This will be no small event as it is becoming increasingly rare to see couples make it to the 25th anniversary and still be together.
<p>While we are still undecided on what we should get mom and dad for their anniversary, we have come up with some great ideas for party favors for the guests.&nbsp; We have decided that all of the men will get a set <a href="http://www.linkyourshirt.com/cufflinks-by-color/silver-cufflinks/cat_34.html">silver cufflinks</a> to commemorate their attendance at the anniversary.&nbsp; We have also been able to pick up some <a href="http://www.linkyourshirt.com/engravable-cufflinks/cat_11.html">engraved cufflinks</a> for the original groomsmen from the wedding.
<p>We will also consider getting some fun gifts as well.&nbsp; For example, we bought some clip-on <a href="http://www.linkyourshirt.com/neckties/cat_18.html">neckties</a> to remind the guests of the choice my father made of what tie he wore to his wedding day.
<p>All in all, is looking like it will be a fun event.</p>
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		<title>Brawl and Fall</title>
		<link>http://www.myownlittleblog.com/147/brawl-and-fall/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 22:31:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marc</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Employment]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Thoughts]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[commercial roofing Westerly RI]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[flat roofing Westerly RI]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[roofing Westerly RI]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[seriously hurt]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The first time that I ever seriously hurt myself was when I was working for a commercial roofing Westerly RI company.  It wasn't my fault, but I should have followed the safety procedures.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The first time that I ever seriously hurt myself was when I was working for a <a href="http://www.davidnessjr.com/">commercial roofing Westerly RI</a> company. I was minding my own business, just doing my job one day when a couple of guys on the ground started fighting. They threw a beer bottle and it hit me, causing me to fall off the roof.
<p>I realize that this never would have happened if I had been following the proper safety precautions, but I was still irritated that it had happened because of a drunken brawl between two men. Of all the reasons for me to fall while working on <a href="http://www.davidnessjr.com/">roofing Westerly RI</a>, I never imagined this scenario.
<p>I learned my lesson and I never work up on a roof without the proper safety straps anymore. I also do not have to worry too much about it anymore, as I now work for a <a href="http://www.davidnessjr.com/">flat roofing Westerly RI</a> company and there is very little chance that I will fall off a flat roof.</p>
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		<title>Getting Back on Financial Track</title>
		<link>http://www.myownlittleblog.com/146/getting-back-on-financial-track/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:27:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Twyla</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Finance]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[debt diet plans]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[how to reduce credit card debt]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[poor credit debt consolidation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I was very good with money when I was younger, but as an adult it was a different story.  We went to learn about debt diet plans and my husband and I are on the road to fixing our financial health.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As I had always been very good with money when I was younger, it nearly broke my heart when I had to go in for <a href="http://www.payingpaul.com/poor-credit-debt-consolidation.php">poor credit debt consolidation</a>. I knew that it was better than the alternative of going bankrupt, but it was very upsetting, nonetheless.
<p>It all went downhill when I got married and my husband was somehow able to justify all the money that we were spending, but not making. He did not want to admit that we had a problem, but he finally, reluctantly agreed to look into <a href="http://www.payingpaul.com/reduce-credit-card-debt.php">how to reduce credit card debt</a>.
<p>We made an appointment with a financial advisor, who was going to lay out some <a href="http://www.payingpaul.com/credit-card-debt-diet.php">debt diet plans</a> for us. He told us that it would take a long time and a lot more effort on our part, but that we certainly could eventually become debt free. </p>
<p>I have started spending wisely again and my husband finally concurred that it would be best if I handled all of the financial matters in our household.</p>
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		<title>The Thought of Losing My Job</title>
		<link>http://www.myownlittleblog.com/145/the-thought-of-losing-my-job/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:55:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Twyla</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Life]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[business forms]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[employment documents]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[HR policies]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I lost some important employment documents and I did some research to see if there was anyway that I could avoid being fired.  After talking with my supervisor, I was told that I would have to fill out some business forms by hand and that I would be able to keep my job.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The worst thing I ever did at work was lose some very important <a href="http://www.simpleonlineshop.co.uk/did-41-Recruitment-Documents.htm">employment documents</a>. I did not want to tell anyone, as I knew that it could very well cost me my job. I did not know what could have happened to them, other than that I must have filed them somewhere that they didn’t belong.
<p>I decided to look over the <a href="http://www.simpleonlineshop.co.uk/did-40-HR-and-Employment-Policies.htm">HR policies</a> to see if there was any way that I could get out of the bind without being fired, but as I saw it, they had every right to let me go. I stewed over my dilemma all weekend, as I knew that, come Monday, I would have no choice but to go and let my supervisor know what had happened.
<p>She was very understanding and told me that it was not the end of the world. I would have a lot of paperwork to do, as I was going to have to fill out all of the <a href="http://www.simpleonlineshop.co.uk/">business forms</a> by hand, but I got to keep my job, so there was no complaint from me.</p>
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		<title>Starting a Job As a Travel Agent</title>
		<link>http://www.myownlittleblog.com/144/starting-a-job-as-a-travel-agent/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:15:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marc</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Employment]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[career]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[cheap flights]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[cheap holidays]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Icmeler Turkey]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[travel agent]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I decided that it was time for a change of career, so I became a travel agent.  I am in charge of putting together cheap holidays for our clients, and I was able to secure some cheap flights to Turkey this week - hopefully I will get a big bonus check.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I recently decided that it was time for a change of career and I needed to weigh my options as to what I wanted to do with my life.&nbsp; Having worked at the same job for the past 15 years, it was strange to be at the point where needed to figure out what I wanted to do with my life.
<p>I went and spoke to a couple of career counselors at the local career campuses to see if they could help me out and point me in the right direction.&nbsp; Now, a few months later, I have decided to become a travel agent.
<p>After a week at my new job, I have been assigned to the department in charge of selling clients <a href="http://www.cheapturkey.org.uk/">cheap holidays</a>.&nbsp; Basically what we do is create cheap holiday packages that provide our clients great value for a great price.
<p>This past week, I was able to secure some <a href="http://www.cheapturkey.org.uk/cheap_flight_to_turkey.htm">cheap flights to Turkey</a> and put together a travel package for a week of relaxation at <a href="http://www.icmeler.org.uk/">Icmeler Turkey</a>.&nbsp; We&#8217;re going to start selling it this week and if the sales go well, I should get a nice bonus check.</p>
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		<title>Making Memories with the Kids</title>
		<link>http://www.myownlittleblog.com/143/making-memories-with-the-kids/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:27:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Twyla</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Entertainment]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Disney Park Tickets]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Disney World]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Hopper tickets]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Our kids were very excited about going to Disney World for the first time.  We were able to get a good deal on Hopper tickets, and they had a ball.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When we were in Florida, the kids were all extremely excited to be going to Disney World for the very first time. I had been there when I was a kid and it had been great. I was hoping that the experience would be as memorable for them as it had been for me. We decided to take a look online while we were at the hotel, to see if we could order the <a href="http://www.disneyworldtickets.org">Disney Park tickets</a> in advance before venturing out the next day. We found the website very easy to access and there was a pop-up ad that said <a href="http://www.disneyworldtickets.org">click for more info</a> that was advertising a ticket sale for the next day.</p>
<p>When we got to the park, we were informed that we could get <a href="http://www.disneyworldtickets.org/disney-hopper-tickets">Disney World Hopper tickets</a> for only a little bit more money. We weighed the advantages of doing this and decided that it was worth it. It was like Christmas for the kids.</p>
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		<title>Company Challenge</title>
		<link>http://www.myownlittleblog.com/142/company-challenge/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:43:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Twyla</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Employment]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Las Vegas hotel promotion]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Las Vegas promotion]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[MGM signature hotel Las Vegas promo code]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[staff challenges]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[staff prizes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The company that I work for has challenges for the staff to win prizes and money.  We just finished a Las Vegas Hotel promotion - I'll find out in a week if I won.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The company that I work for often has challenges for the staff to earn extra money and prizes. We have just completed a challenge for a <a href="http://www.vegas-hotels-online.com">Las Vegas hotel promotion</a>. The winner gets an all inclusive four day trip to Vegas with a friend.</p>
<p>I worked hard for this challenge, as I really wanted the trip and take advantage of the <a href="http://www.vegas-hotels-online.com/category/signature-at-mgm/">MGM signature hotel Las Vegas promo code</a>. I have only been there once and the trip was fantastic. I would really love to go and see some of the new shows they have playing there.</p>
<p>I think that the <a href="http://www.vegas-hotels-online.com">Las Vegas promotion</a> is the challenge that I have put the most effort into since I started working there. We will find out in a week who won the challenge, but I am certainly keeping my fingers crossed that it will be me. I know if it is, it will be one trip that I definitely earned.</p>
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