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Thanks to Heather Ngyun for contributing this article.

The purpose of this article is to take the guess work out of doing reviews on free shipping offers that we bargain hunters see online day in and day out. And I’m going to do that by pointing you toward the only benefits program for shipping solutions that is really worth the time required of a membership. The company I’m talking about is FreeShipping.com. Reviews that look favorably upon the company and their staff abound in the couponing community, and when you start to learn about the details of the service and the principles of the company, you very quickly begin to understand why they’ve earned such respect.

As experienced couponers who really save money online, we in the community should not write off any online offer free shipping as a scam. FreeShipping.com is one company we’d be better off knowing about. Their whole perspective on the couponing industry is about creating opportunities to save that are feasible and reliable. They’re not interested in snatching up as many members as possible with a quick aggressive marketing campaign. In fact, the truth of their approach couldn’t be more different. To someone with a ton of knowledge and experience in the bargain-hunting world, it is this fact that makes the folks at FreeShipping.com so special.

They’ve divined a way to save their members money in practical ways, all year-round. And, they provide these savings within a framework that is fair and that consumers can engage with, where members can interact with the program’s staff in a meaningful way that improves the service and pushes it to grow and expand. When you combine the ease and functionality of their solutions for free shipping rebates, free return shipping, and other consumer protection benefits with their talent for superior customer care, you come away with a service whose quality is, quite frankly, unmatchable.

One thing that is certain when you sell online you will be besieged with questions. Some will be relevant and the seller/owner will readily understand why it was asked while others are well, down right moronic.

Since having a store front on eBay for 8 years and other stores for an even longer period of time I have think that I have had some of the strangest and infuriating questions asked. I had thought by posting clear, concise information on shipping, handling and even items this would deter most questions. But alas I have found that people do not read. Ok, maybe some do but the overall masses I think skims and it does not penetrate what they have read.

Another thing that most sellers really do not like and that is being told what to do. Especially if you have a feedback of less than 50 and the seller is in the thousands. I think we pretty much know what we are doing but do you? Doubtful.

Unless it is something specific about shipping do not tell a seller how to wrap, package or label. We won't listen to you anyway as we know our job and probably pretty good at it.

Since I sell various occult products one thing that really irks me is someone that wants the recipe of an oil. Hmmm, NO. If I told you the ingredients you would make it yourself and I would not make money. I run a business not a charity. If you want to make your own product do it on your own as I will not tell you. I will tell you about the oil base being safe for skin but that's about it. Chances are if you ask and are not buying I will not even bother answering you. Sorry but that's the way it goes.

One last thing, as I stated I am business. PLEASE do not act like you are at a flea market and offer some insulting price. Most that do this to my items I block. I do not want to deal with you. I do not care that you tell me you are broke, have a brain tumor (yes, I have had many, many of these illnesses detailed to me) or on a limited income.

Most buyers are polite, intelligent people. The rest are in another category that I do not wish to label as it would be offensive.

The first Easter of a baby is a momentous occasion that only happens once in a lifetime. Making Easter special to a newly born baby is very important because they are cute and cuddly just like the Easter bunny. Below are Easter gifts that you can give to your baby on their first Easter.

You can give a baby his first Easter basket. This type of basket is soft, adorable and pastel-colored that holds small toys for the baby to enjoy. The toys have bright colors and make sounds.

You can also give a personalized bib to a baby. There are many online shops that offer personalized bib for babies, which you can have the baby's name embroidered along with the words "My First Easter" and a bunny.

A personalized teddy bear or bunny is a great gift. These stuffed Easter bunnies are great stand-alone gifts, or they can be placed in Easter baskets. There are many online stores that sell these "First Easter" bunnies that can be personalized.

You can also give an Easter bunny security blanket. You can find these online and comes in pink for girls and blue for boys. These blankets are soft with cute, removable bunnies.

The best Easter gifts that you can give to babies are those handmade Easter baskets. These baskets are very special because you made them on your own. You can include some baby toys, baby board books and a big, soft Easter bunny. You can design the basket in the manner that you preferred. This Easter gift will make the baby happy, at the same time the Mom will love it because it came from your heart.

The Law of Agreement

The Law of Agreement

Discover the True Power of Intention

Tony Burroughs

ISBN: 9781578635184

Book (Paperback)

Weiser Books

$14.95

5 1/2 x 8 1/2

144 pages

April 1, 2012



If you want a quick read this is the book to be just that. I have for
many years practiced manifestations and trust in the out come when
properly done, then throw in the Law of Attraction you have a win win
manifestation going on. Now in reading this book you add in Law of
Agreement and this being said it should increase your goals.


At first the book was interesting and the material was flowing like a
river then out of no where I felt like I was in the middle of a
political book no more about interest in manifestations, Power of
Intentions nor Law of Agreement. It was coming more across as raising a
firm fist and shouting Fight the Man!


The premise is to stop allowing others to rule you. I get and agreed
with this completely. But it appeared to loose touch and circle around
to fighting the man over and over again. Yes, the general public is
aware that the government, media and other sources do not tell the truth
and lead the masses on a quest to seeking the truth. Do I want to begin
reading a book that I thought would be about one thing yet led to
another topic? I found that the main topic was more on fighting the
political media BS than manifestations and how to really work with them.



I was compelled to ask myself a question of the author. Was he not
adding to the agreeing of his point in fighting the man just as he was
preaching not to? Hmmm, not nodding my head, (this is in the book as
something to do) I believe he was.

By the end of the book I had nearly forgotten what the title of the book
or what the supposed topic was. I felt very let down as those that may
wish to learn how to use this will find there is nothing in the book
giving any help or instructions.


I was also quiet disgusted in the plugging of the authors pendulums he
had on sale in one section. It was slyly written in and personally I
thought it was done in bad taste.


Would I say purchase this book? No.


I read it in 35 minutes and walked away shaking my head.

Now that Colton has his drivers license he is starting to think about different employment opportunities in the outlying areas. He will not be so stuck in just our town where there are only subway jobs , the DG and the local market. The bad thing is that most of the places that he wants to work or he has been offered a job will only take him when he is 18.

Since he is graduating this year from high school he will only be 17 so he has to wait all summer until September when he turns 18 to get a better job that will pay him more than he makes now. Of course he will be starting college in August so he will only have to wait a month in order to start putting in applications. Right now he is getting antsy at working at a better job which I do not blame him in the least. The local market is a great start at entering the work force but it is not a great career opportunity.

He can work at the market and enjoy his summer before entering college and the real work force!

While we were looking at kuat racks for Trevor's car the weather decided to change rapidly on us. The sky opened up and a huge down pour was upon us. Making taking the measurements of the back of his vehicle a terribly soggy mess.

The weather is so strange right now it is unbelievable. I am wondering if this summer will be as strange as winter and so far spring has been. It is hard to imagine going out on bike trails when you are in the middle of a rain storm that is for sure. We were going to spend the afternoon doing bike maintenance so we could have everything up and running for the first bike run but it looks like we might have to put this off till the rain stops and the ground is not so wet.

Just another soggy Sunday in Indiana!

Circle Sanctuary is expanding its internet radio programming.

CIRCLE CRAFT STUDY

Beginning tonight, Tuesday, March 6, Selena Fox will begin a series of weekly classes on Circle Craft philosophy and practice through a new internet radio show.

Circle Craft Study with Selena Fox will broadcast live on Tuesday nights from 8-9 pm central time.

Tonight's Show explores Circle Craft as a path of Pagan Spirituality
www.blogtalkradio.com/witchschool/2012/03/07/circle-craft-study-with-selena-fox-and-pagan-priest

The show will include instruction, invocation, guided meditation, and a time for discussion & call-ins.
Call in number: (347) 308-8222.

Shows also will be available for later listening on-line archives at the Pagans Tonight Radio Network site on Blog Talk Radio.

Other shows this month include: Sacred Circle, Sacred Sphere on March 13, Spring Equinox Rituals & Meditations on March 20, and Pantheon Journeys on March 27.

More info about upcoming shows: www.circlesanctuary.org/classes/circle_craft_radio.htm


PAGAN WARRIOR RADIO

Since its start on Veterans Day 2011, Circle Sanctuary's weekly Pagan Warrior Radio has been providing news, music, rituals, information, and community for Military Pagans, their families, and supporters.

Beginning this week, the show moves to a new day and time: Saturdays from 7-8 pm central time.

Pamela Kelly, Distinctive Faith Group Leader for the Pagan Circle sponosored by Circle Sanctuary at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas, will continue as co-host, and will be joined by Circle Sanctuary military ministers Dave and Jeanet Ewing of Virginia who coordinate Operation Circle Care and Order of the Pentacle.

Selena Fox, co-founder of Pagan Warrior Radio, will continue to be an advisor for the show and will appear from time to time as a guest, including on this week's show on Saturday, March 10, which explores the Quest for a Pagan US Military Chaplain.

Other shows in March include: Irish Spirituality & Warrior Gods & Goddesses on March 17, Spring Equinox Ritual on March 24, Life Passages: Preparing for the End of Life on March 31.

Each show includes news, music, topic, live chat, and call-in discussion.
Call in number: (347) 308-8222.

More info about Pagan Warrior Radio: www.circlesanctuary.org/ministries/military/pwr.htm

More information about Pagans Tonight Radio Network, plus links to shows: www.blogtalkradio.com/witchschool

Thanks for the guest post by Donn Schroeder



For my entire career as a beauty technician, I have worked for someone else. I have had to stand by while horrible business choices are made and keep my mouth shut. I have always loved the business side of things, but it has never been my place, and even when I did give my opinion, it was never listened too. My husband told me last month, while listening to be on one of my latest rants, that I should open my own spa. Immediately I knew it was the right thing to do.

I am in the very, very early phase of this. Right now I am just researching expenses for owning and running a spa, and gathering information on different options of how to run things. I’m really intrigued by T1 Long Island and what something like that could mean for a spa business. This is the kind of thing my boss does not consider.

I am going to put in my notice by summer and hope to be starting my own spa just in time for the holiday rush.