•5 Quick Tips for Great Holiday Hair and Makeup
5 Quick Tips for Great Holiday Hair and Makeup
by: Donna Monday
This holiday season you might say that old fashioned glitter and glamour is back. The online beauty tips web site http://www.1-minute-beauty-diva.com has snooped out what’s hot this season: a modernized version of the old Hollywood glamour look.
Holiday Hair and Makeup Trend #1: Healthy Bronzed Skin
It may be cold and snowy out but you’ll look like you just flew in from sunny California. Achieve the look with a tinted...
•5 Simple Rules for A Great Job Interview
5 Simple Rules for A Great Job Interview
by: Donna Monday
Many years ago, when I was a young job-searching greenhorn, I ventured to New York City to take a bite out of the big apple of opportunity.
When it came to finding a job in a crowded city of millions, I quickly learned that it’s much easier on one’s sanity to sign up with one of the many employment agencies which helps job seekers looking for work.
I scoured the newspaper and found a large ad for one such well-known employment...
•7 Cleaning Kitchen Hints And Tips
Cleaning your kitchen is a necessary chore in order to have a clean working environment and also to avoid health hazards. Cleaning your kitchen will go faster if you have a checklist to follow. Here’s some helpful cleaning tips:
How to clean a porcelain kitchen sink:
**Stop up the sink and fill sink with warm water, then add chlorine bleach. Let water soak in sink for one hour. For more stubborn stains, line sink with paper towels saturated with chlorine and let them sit in the there for 8...
•7 Spotless Holiday House Cleaning Tips
The holidays are full of festivity and fun. Here are some fast and free household cleaning tips.
Cleaning a spill on the carpet
It’s inevitable. No matter how careful everyone tries to be, someone is going to spill some food or drink on your nice clean carpet. To keep the spill from doing damage try to dab it up as quickly as possible. Mix one tablespoon of mild liquid dishwashing detergent in 1/2 cup of warm water (note: you can also use 1/2 cup of white vinegar). Grab two clean white...
•7 Tips for Writing Winning Resume Cover Letters
7 Tips for Writing Winning Resume Cover Letters
by: Donna Monday
Writing a good resume cover letter is something you should seriously consider when preparing to send off your resume to potential employers.
Here are seven important cover letter writing tips:
Address the individual by name. If you don’t know their name then use: “Dear Sir or Madam” or “Dear Human Resources Director”.
Attract attention with a strong opening paragraph. Create impact. Give them a reason to keep reading...
•Affiliate Project X: All Hype Or The Real Deal?
During the first week of October 2006 three major internet marketing information products launched: Click Flipping, StomperNet, and affiliate Project X. While the first two programs received major buzz, Project X is quietly moving its way up the internet radar.
I received information in my email inbox about all three of these products, but affiliate Project X is the only one I purchased. I figured many people who are in the same position I’m in would appreciate a quick review of this newest...
•An Autoresponder Keeps Your Web Site Chug Chug Chugging Along
Maybe you’ve heard of autoresponders. They’re online systems set up to help marketers deliver an automatic message directly into an email inbox. Autoresponders are so great because a prospect voluntarily signs up to receive your message. They are opting in, and giving you permission to send them information. Autoresponders are an excellent way to promote products, services, newsletters, and web sites.
I have three autoresponders that are actively working 24/7 to deliver my special messages to...
•Are You in Touch With Your Inner "M"?
Are You in Touch With Your Inner "M"?
by: Donna Monday
"M" is for Motivation.
What motivates you to do a good job?
Is it a sense of achievement?
Recognition for a job well done?
Helping people?
Desire for responsibility?
Solving problems?
Making more money?
You should give some thought to what motivates you to do your job better and allows you to feel a real sense of job satisfaction. Motivation is one of those thought-provoking questions that some interviewers may ask you while...
•Beauty Foods That Will Keep You Young and Healthy
Beauty Foods That Will Keep You Young and Healthy
by: Donna Monday
You’ve heard that old saying: True beauty comes from within. Well, now nutritional experts have confirmed that you really are what you eat.
Forget French fries and fatty hamburgers. If you want to look beautiful and feel young and healthy, you’ll eat a generous variety of super foods that have been proven to work wonders on the human body.
For a list of vitamin rich foods see:...
•Before You Build That Internet Marketing Web Site: Stop!
I know you.
I was once like you a few years ago.
Back then, I was just getting started learning about internet marketing and exploring all the possibilities of a money making internet business. I chuckle when I think of myself back then, eager and trusting, absorbing all the marketing gurus excited chirpings about how easy it was going to be for me to make big money online.
All I had to do was sign up for their affiliate program and promote their ebook (or various other products) about how...
•Best Recipes: Banana Chocolate Milkshake
Best Recipes: Banana Chocolate Milkshake
by: Donna Monday
Got any ripe bananas sitting around the house? Great. Then instead of letting them get too ripe to eat, make yourself a nice, cold delicious banana chocolate milkshake. It’s fun and easy to do.
All you do is slice up the banana and add it to some cocoa chocolate and milk and you’ve got yourself a nice afternoon snack. This milkshake will also give you a real boost of energy too. Now you know you’ll never have to waste another banana...
•Best Recipes: Chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshake
Best Recipes: Chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshake
by: Donna Monday
Who put chocolate in my peanut butter? Remember that funny commercial from years ago? Well, you’re gonna have lots of Chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshake fun when you taste this yummy drink.
If you love the taste of chocolate and peanut butter together then you’ve got to make yourself a Chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshake. It’s perfect for a late afternoon snack or when you get a late night craving for something sweet.
Chocolate...
•Best Recipes: Christmas Plum Pudding
Best Recipes: Christmas Plum Pudding
by: Donna Monday
Most of us not from England are only familiar with plum pudding from those much-loved holiday movies that show scenes of English families gathered for the family meal enjoying their delicious plum pudding. Plum pudding is also mentioned in numerous stories and songs.
Of course, I had no idea of what plum pudding really was until I saw it advertised in food catalogs. Plum pudding isn’t really a pudding at all, it’s a steamed cake filled...
•Best Recipes: Classic Jello Milkshake
Best Recipes: Classic Jello Milkshake
by: Donna Monday
Everything goes better with Jello.
I think I remember an advertising slogan that said something like that. And our favorite gelatin really does go well with all kinds of dishes. Jello has got to be one of the most versatile foods ever invented.
I’m sure you’ve had jello for dessert at some point in your life. Or, a fruit laden jello mold salad made with lime, orange, or strawberry jello with bits of fruit inside. Those salads make a...
•Best Recipes: Classic Vanilla Milkshake
Best Recipes: Classic Vanilla Milkshake
by: Donna Monday
Sometimes plain vanilla is best.
A lot of people will skip over the plain vanilla ice cream or the plain vanilla milkshake in favor of the fancier versions because vanilla just seems so, well . . . plain.
But plain is just fine if you’re in the mood for a simple dessert milkshake that hits the right spot. Just think, with plain vanilla you don’t have to think about adding anything else except the basic ingredients that everyone has...
•Best Recipes: Cranberry Salad Squares
Best Recipes: Cranberry Salad Squares
by: Donna Monday
Cranberries and cranberry sauce are a favorite fall and winter fruit. It’s tart and tangy flavor goes perfect with many holiday meals. Most people enjoy cranberry sauce at the dinner table and don’t realize that cranberries are great in salads and desserts.
If you’d like to try something different with cranberries this season, you can’t go wrong with this recipe for Cranberry Salad Squares. It’s deliciously creamy and brimming with...
•Best Recipes: Eggnog Milkshake
Best Recipes: Eggnog Milkshake
by: Donna Monday
It’s that time of year again when we all get together and share good conversation, merriment, and great food. Here’s a quick and easy recipe for an eggnog milkshake.
This recipe is delicious and an alternative to traditional eggnog. To cut down on the calories you can use skim milk or low fat milk and low fat ice cream.
Make it more festive by using decorative glasses or mugs and adding a candy cane or cinnamon stick for an extra special...
•Best Recipes: Holiday Mint Brownies
Best Recipes: Holiday Mint Brownies
by: Donna Monday
It’s Christmas time and everything is getting the decorative treatment: including brownies.
This simple recipe for Holiday Mint Brownies is a fun way to turn ordinary brownies into an extraordinary festive treat. The flavors are wonderful with chocolate mint chips and cream cheese frosting. Plus, you can have fun decorating them with decorating gel and candies.
Best of all, these brownies are an easy holiday cookie recipe to make. Any...
•Best Recipes: Hot Buttered Rum Fruit
Best Recipes: Hot Buttered Rum Fruit
by: Donna Monday
Enjoying a mug of hot buttered rum is one of those long-standing holiday traditions. It recalls scenes of sitting by a fireplace watching the fire crackle red and blue as the snowflakes gently fall outside.
Maybe this is why hot buttered rum recipes are so popular around holiday time. It’s a nice drink to have with friends and family.
While serving traditional hot buttered rum is always a welcome idea, you might consider doing...
•Best Recipes: I Love Strawberries Milkshake
Best Recipes: I Love Strawberries Milkshake
by: Donna Monday
I love strawberries!
Do you? If so, then you’ll love this recipe for making a strawberry milkshake.
I remember how much fun it was as a little girl to go and pick fresh strawberries in the field. There’s nothing more enjoyable than adding a handful of big, ripe, juicy strawberries to a bowl of cereal or to the top of a frosted cake to make it more colorful.
And let’s not forget that delectable dessert called strawberry...
•Best Recipes: Mango Peach Smoothie
Best Recipes: Mango Peach Smoothie
by: Donna Monday
Do you like mangoes? You’ve got to try this delicious Mango Peach Smoothie. The mango gives this refreshing drink a luscious tropical twist and the peach brings a mellow groove that makes the flavors in this fruit smoothie really cool indeed.
Mangos are becoming very popular and are a lot easier to find in your supermarket fruit section. So why not try something a little different? Bring home a mango and enjoy it in a nice cool smoothie...
•Best Recipes: Old Fashioned Chocolate Milkshake
Best Recipes: Old Fashioned Chocolate Milkshake
by: Donna Monday
Is there any drink more delicious to chocolate lovers than a tall glass of frosty chocolate milk?
How about a chocolate milkshake?
Chocolate milkshakes are easy to make and a delicious indulgence to have with your classic restaurant meal consisting of hamburger, shake and fries. Instead of heading out to the closest fast food joint when you feel that chocolate milkshake craving coming on, why not get out the blender and make...
•Best Recipes: Orange Fruity Smoothie
Best Recipes: Orange Fruity Smoothie
by: Donna Monday
Orange smoothies are really delicious and this fruit-filled recipe for Orange Fruity Smoothie is one of the reasons why. You’ve gotta love a drink that has wonderful fruits like banana, peach, raspberries and mixes them with nutritious orange juice.
Fruit smoothies are good for you and you will make this Orange Fruity Smoothie again and again.
Orange Fruity Smoothie
1 medium banana, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 ripe...
•Best Recipes: Orange Julius Smoothie
Best Recipes: Orange Julius Smoothie
by: Donna Monday
Are you craving an Orange Julius Smoothie? Here’s how to make this popular creamy smoothie drink. If you’ve had an Orange Julius Smoothie at the mall or from a smoothie vendor, then you know how delicious they are.
But who wants to get up and go out to a crowded mall just to get your hands (and taste buds) on this wonderful orange inspired drink? Now you can make an Orange Julius Smoothie at home any time you wish.
Orange Julius...
•Best Recipes: Peanut Butter and Jelly Milkshake
Best Recipes: Peanut Butter and Jelly Milkshake
by: Donna Monday
Our old favorite sandwich standby: peanut butter and jelly, has got a new twist! That’s right. Now you can have your peanut butter and jelly in a glass. Got milk?
A little ice cream? Good. Then you’re ready to have a yummy taste treat that will really satisfy all your PBJ desires.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Milkshake makes a great afternoon snack for kids and adults. Now all you’ve got to do is decide what kind of jelly you...
•Best Recipes: Peanut Butter Cup Milkshake
Best Recipes: Peanut Butter Cup Milkshake
by: Donna Monday
If you love peanut butter and chocolate, then you probably love peanut butter cups. You know, those sweet chocolate candies stuffed with peanut butter inside? Yeah, you’ve probably eaten plenty over the years just like I have.
Well, now you can have that same flavor treat inside a tall, cold glass when you make yourself a frosty Peanut Butter Cup Milkshake. Getting excited? I bet you are. And this is really easy to make, so get out...
•Best Recipes: Peanut Butter Surprise Milkshake
Best Recipes: Peanut Butter Surprise Milkshake
by: Donna Monday
Have you ever eaten peanut butter out of a jar? Okay, most of us peanut butter lovers have at one time or another. We just can’t wait to feel that creamy peanutty flavor in our mouths. So here’s a great milkshake treat just for you.
Make yourself a delicious Peanut Butter Surprise Milkshake. What’s the surprise? Well, it’s got a twist involving syrup that just makes this creamy drink a real ten on the taste-o-meter. It’ll be...
•Best Recipes: Pina Colada Smoothie
Best Recipes: Pina Colada Smoothie
by: Donna Monday
Congratulations. You’ve found the recipe for a great Pina Colada Smoothie. If you love pineapple, bananas, and coconut, then you’ll love the taste of this tropical island inspired smoothie.
One sip and you’ll be transported to a beautiful tropical island where the sand is plenty and the water is warm. A Pina Colada Smoothie is perfect for those times when you need to relax and enjoy a cool, breezy drink.
Pina Colada Smoothie
1 cup...
•Best Recipes: Pineapple Delight Smoothie
Best Recipes: Pineapple Delight Smoothie
by: Donna Monday
Do you have a passion for pineapples? Then this is your fruit drink. Enjoy a cool, refreshing Pineapple Delight Smoothie. It’s easy to make and will taste so good when you put it into a tall frosty glass.
All you need is some sliced pineapple, bananas, milk and honey. Now doesn’t that sound dreamy? This is a great way to enjoy a sweet, tropical fruit drink whenever you’re in the mood for pineapple.
Pineapple Delight Smoothie
2...
•Best Recipes: Raw Vegetable Smoothie
Best Recipes: Raw Vegetable Smoothie
by: Donna Monday
If you enjoy the taste of raw vegetables, then you’ll love this Raw Vegetable Smoothie. The health benefits of raw vegetables are well known and many people enjoy drinking their raw vegetables just as much as eating them.
This Raw Vegetable Smoothie has a wonderful twang to it because of the picante salsa. It’s very flavorful and you will want to make this a regular staple of your raw foods diet.
Raw Vegetable Smoothie
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•Best Recipes: Root Beer Float Milkshake
Best Recipes: Root Beer Float Milkshake
by: Donna Monday
Make this cool, frosty Root Beer Float Milkshake for a real walk down memory lane. Did you enjoy root beer float as a kid? Maybe you drank them in high school when you went out to eat with your friends at the local burger hang out?
Maybe you’ve never even had a root beer float but you’ve heard about them and want to try one. Well, here’s a great recipe on how to make a classic root beer float that will have your taste buds rockin...
•Best Recipes: Southwestern Mango Smoothie
Best Recipes: Southwestern Mango Smoothie
by: Donna Monday
Looking for a great mango smoothie? Try a Southwestern Mango Smoothie. The mango goes west for this variation of the popular fruit smoothie drink. Mangoes are becoming more common in the U.S. and other western countries and this is the perfect smoothie for all you mango lovers.
This Southwestern Mango Smoothie uses lush tropical fruits. Instead of the mango, you can use either papaya or guava. Add a banana and yum. This is a simple...
•Best Recipes: Spicy Vegetable Smoothie
Best Recipes: Spicy Vegetable Smoothie
by: Donna Monday
Looking for a vegetable smoothie with some kick to it? Well, you can’t go wrong with this recipe for Spicy Vegetable Smoothie. It has a very savory taste and you’ll really appreciate the various flavors that go into making this one healthy drink that has a lot of pep!
Why have the same old boring vegetable smoothie when you can have this? Be aware that it does contain scallions so you may want to have a mint after drinking this tomato...
•Best Recipes: Strawberry Banana Milkshake
Best Recipes: Strawberry Banana Milkshake
by: Donna Monday
There’s nothing more delicious and nutritious than strawberries and bananas together. Now you can have these two delicious fruits in a scrumptious milkshake. Strawberry Banana Milkshake is a great drink to have any time of day.
Bananas and strawberries are good for you and go perfectly with milk. You’re probably used to having them on your cereal, but now you can see how delicious they are in a tall, frosty glass filled with this...
•Best Recipes: Strawberry Orange Milkshake
Best Recipes: Strawberry Orange Milkshake
by: Donna Monday
Love strawberries? Love orange juice? Well, now you can have them both together in this divine Strawberry Orange Milkshake. Makes a great fruit smoothie if you’re looking for a simple smoothie to have any time of day.
Strawberries and oranges have their own unique tangy fruit flavors and mixing them with ice cream is oh, so delicious. Plus, there are many health benefits from strawberries and oranges, so you get a delicious,...
•Best Recipes: Strawberry Orange Smoothie
Best Recipes: Strawberry Orange Smoothie
by: Donna Monday
Looking for a tasty fruit smoothie? Make this Strawberry Orange Smoothie in just a few minutes. It’s delicious and really good for you too. If you like strawberries and orange juice then this is a great fruit smoothie to have for breakfast or lunch.
Strawberries and orange juice are healthy and very nutritious so you’ll be getting a health boost when you drink this wonderful smoothie. Just add a little ice and some honey and you’ve...
•Best Recipes: Terrific Tiramisu Dessert
Best Recipes: Terrific Tiramisu Dessert
by: Donna Monday
Sometimes a dessert is just too divine to pass up on getting the recipe. This recipe for Terrific Tiramisu Dessert is one of them. A young woman named Shura showed up at an office party with this dreamy confection.
It’s too indulgent to simply describe with words, but I’ll say that this scrumptious version of the popular Italian dessert tiramisu is simply divine. With a mixture of espresso coffee, whip cream and Ladyfingers, the...
•Brainteasers: Or, How Many Crazy Interview Questions Does It Take to Get Hired?
Brainteasers: Or, How Many Crazy Interview Questions Does It Take to Get Hired?
by: Donna Monday
You've looked at all the job interview tips and techniques. Did your homework and studied all the potential employer interview questions you may be asked. Plus, you've practiced your answers in front of the mirror and in a mock interview. Yep, you're a well-prepared candidate ready to show your stuff. What more does an interviewer seeking a great candidate want?
Well, for starters, they may...
•Dazzle Interviewers With Your Achievements
Dazzle Interviewers With Your Achievements
by: Donna Monday
Attention Job Seekers: Tasks and Responsibilities are Boooring
Ho hum. The interviewer sits there drumming her fingers on the desk trying to look interested while you drone on about your duties and responsibilities at your last position. As you finish up your snore-inducing list of daily tasks, your interviewer jots down next to your name - "Good candidate . . .but nothing special."
What happened? You didn't get the job. Even...
•Design Your Own Beautiful Wedding Ring
Design Your Own Beautiful Wedding Ring
by: Donna Monday
It used to be that if you wanted to buy a nice custom-made wedding ring, you’d have to visit some fancy high-end jewelry store and be willing to part with a large portion of your wedding budget.
Well that’s still the case for some people, but thanks to our modern times it’s now possible for you and anyone else who wants a custom wedding ring to create a unique diamond wedding ring from the comfort of your own home.
Oleg Cassini will...
•Dressing Tips for Interview Success
Dressing Tips for Interview Success
by: Donna Monday
Dressing appropriately for job interviews is one of those areas that puzzles some people.
Should you dress conservatively or wear casual attire?
What colors work best?
What types of shoes should you wear?
As a rule, you should dress conservatively for most job interviews. Remember, you only get one shot at making a good first impression.
Here are some basic dress for success tips:
Research how people in a particular...
•Earth To Adsense Newbies: Slow Down!
The Washington Post recently published an article featuring many ordinary people who’ve become financially successful due to displaying Google Adsense ads on their web site. These folks are pulling in $10,000 to $40,000 a month. They are definitely stars in the world of Adsense publishers.
Web publishing newbies read stories like this and start salivating over the possibility of pulling in big bucks. If those people can do it, why not me? Is their reasoning. And, there’s nothing wrong with...
•Halloween Decorations: 10 Pumpkin Decorating Tips
One of the most popular images around Halloween time is the colorful orange Jack-o-Lantern face. There are endless possibilities when designing a Jack-o-Lantern. They can be scary, happy, sad, weird, angry, silly, human or animal like. People love looking at carved pumpkins, and they are often the centerpiece of outside Halloween decorations.
While carving a pumpkin is relatively simple, there are a few things to keep in mind while you are hunting for that perfect pumpkin for your display....
•Halloween Decorations: 63 Must Have Craft Items
Halloween is a fun time of year, especially if you love making craft projects. Homemade Halloween craft projects can range from the very simple Halloween paper crafts, to an elaborate display. If the whole family is going to participate in making Halloween decorations, then you should plan way ahead of time and know exactly what items you’ll need to create all the spooky critters and creatures that will adorn your home.
It’s a good idea to buy either plastic drawer organizers, and/or storage...
•Holiday Candy Canes Are Festive and Fun
Holiday Candy Canes Are Festive and Fun
by: Donna Monday
Candy canes are everyone’s favorite holiday treat. Just think about how versatile they are. Not only do candy canes look great hanging from Christmas trees, but their versatility makes them perfect for all kinds of decorative uses.
Candy canes can be crushed or used whole in holiday arts and crafts projects. How about adding candy canes to your homemade holiday gift baskets?
Peppermint candy canes are usually red and white, but they...
•Hot Wedding Trend: Platinum Wedding Rings
Hot Wedding Trend: Platinum Wedding Rings
by: Donna Monday
In our hungry-for-anything new pop culture world, celebrities are often the ones that can start a hot fashion trend seemingly overnight. With their heavy media exposure, they are often photographed wearing the latest styles in fashion and jewelry.
Platinum engagement and wedding rings are the latest celebrity trend that has taken the jewelry industry by storm. Several high-profile newlyweds have taken a shine to the cool elegance...
•How to Choose the Perfect Hairstyles for your Face
How to Choose the Perfect Hairstyles for your Face
by: Donna Monday
There must be a million and one ways to style our hair.
If you like your hair styled short, there are short hair styles for women, short hairstyles for men, short curly hair styles, short black hair styles, celebrity short hair styles, etc.
If you like your hair styled long, there are long frizzy hair styles, long curly hair styles, long layered hair styles, long braided hair styles, etc. However, everyone's face shapes...
•How To Clean Wood Furniture
A room full of beautiful wood furniture brings warmth and elegance to any room, however, it’s inevitable that stains and mishaps will cause damage to your furniture. Maybe you wish to restore wood or wicker furniture to it’s former glory.
Below are tips on cleaning and caring for your wood furniture to keep it looking beautiful for a long time.
Removing water stains on wood furniture – There are two way to remove a water stain from wood furniture. 1) lay a blotter cloth over the spot and run...
•Internet Marketing Newbies: Just Do It!
Here’s a good internet marketing tip if you are just getting your feet wet in the wonderful world of making money from home: Just Do It!
Okay, so I stole (borrowed) that line from Nike, but you get the idea. Nothing happens until you take that first action step. What is an action step?
Here are a few:
** buy a domain name ** create a web site ** research income programs ** join an affiliate program ** write web site copy
Now don’t get me wrong, you’ll still have to seek out knowledge...
•Interview Preparation Made Easy: Create An Interview Preparation List
Interview Preparation Made Easy: Create An Interview Preparation List
by: Donna Monday
Here's a quick way to compare your own job experience and qualifications with those that your prospective employer is looking for in a specific job position. Make an “Interview Preparation List”. When you prepare for a job interview, it's good to have a quick reference of your past work experience that you can study ahead of time to help prepare you for the specific job you're interviewing for.
Grab a...
•Keep Your Bathroom Squeaky Clean: 9 Bathroom Cleaning Tips
Best time to clean your bathroom – take advantage of that fresh out of the shower dew that’s just settled all over your bathroom. No need to fill a bucket full of water, just take a paper towel and wipe off the loosened dirt.
Cleaning bathroom tile and grout – one of the hardest things to clean in any bathroom is tile and that dirty grout that over time looks more and more gross.
To clean ceramic tile: mix 1 part vinegar with 4 parts water, or, make a solution of water conditioner and water....
•Make Your Own Costume Party Mask
Costume party masks have been around for centuries. They used to be worn more by the elite of society, but now days anyone can wear an elegant mask that adds a bit of mystery and drama to a well thought out costume. Of course, there are those people who wish to wear the mask only without the elaborate costume. Whatever the preference, Halloween is the time of year when most people look for that perfect black mask that makes an impact.
To make things clear, these are not the rubber masks that...
•Make Your Own Gourmet Gift Baskets
Make Your Own Gourmet Gift Baskets
by: Donna Monday
Everyone loves to receive a gift basket. Corporate gift baskets are often given by businesses to their customers as a token of their appreciation. However, most gift baskets are person to person expressions of love and friendship.
You can find a great selection of online gift baskets from the very expensive to the cheap. Or, you can come up with your own unique gift basket idea and surprise a cherished friend or loved one.
It’s not...
•Make Your Own Theme Gift Baskets
Make Your Own Theme Gift Baskets
by: Donna Monday
Personalized theme gift baskets are a great way to brighten up the day of someone special. If you’ve always wanted to know how to make your own gift baskets, this article can give you some tips to get started.
You can create a variety of homemade gift baskets that will be treasured for a long time.
Here are some unique gift basket ideas:
Spa, Bath and Body Gift Basket – includes facial and body scrubs, handmade soaps, a loofah...
•Mix It Up! A Salad Boost Can Keep You Healthy
All the health experts agree that you need to eat lots of vegetables to benefit from a variety of nutrients that your body needs to stay fit and strong. Many people often skip eating vegetables because maybe they don’t like the taste, or just don’t want to bother cooking them.
A fast and easy way to eat your veggies is just a bag away. There are many pre-made salads available at your supermarket that makes it easy to add fresh greens to your diet.
I like romaine lettuce because the deeper...
•No Bake Cookies Are Easy to Make and Fun to Eat
No Bake Cookies Are Easy to Make and Fun to Eat
by: Donna Monday
Got an urge for a homemade cookie snack but don’t feel like mixing up a bunch of ingredients and baking? No problem. Whip up a batch of no bake cookies to satisfy your hunger craving.
No bake cookies are easy to make and involve only a few simple ingredients. Fresh ingredients like milk, butter, sugar, peanut butter, uncooked oatmeal (rolled oats), cocoa, marshmallows, chocolate chips, raisins and chopped walnuts or...
•Quick Tips for Applying Eye Makeup
Quick Tips for Applying Eye Makeup
by: Donna Monday
Ever since Queen Nefertiti first lined her eyes with black coal, women have been using makeup to emphasize the beauty of their eyes. If you are looking for eye makeup tips or eye makeup ideas for a dramatic eye make up look for an evening out, or simply some free eye makeup tips to put on your “morning face”, you can start out by learning basic eye makeup application.
How to Apply Eye Makeup
Before applying eye makeup, it’s always a good...
•Replacing Your Lost Wedding Ring
Replacing Your Lost Wedding Ring
by: Donna Monday
Imagine it’s Halloween evening and you’ve just gone to the door to greet another eager child with your big bag of trick-or-treat candy. You look down at the grinning costumed child with a smile and share some kind words as you throw a generous handful of tasty treats into his bag.
After the happy child leaves, you plop back down on the comfy sofa and continue watching your favorite TV show until you decide to go into the kitchen for a...
•Resume Writing and Preparation is Free Online
Resume Writing and Preparation is Free Online
by: Donna Monday
Creating a strong resume is a very important part of applying for a job, either online or off line. There are many resume writing services that will help you build an impressive resume for job interviews.
You can also learn how to write a resume for free by surfing the Internet for resume writing help. Many sites will show you tips and advice on choosing a resume style that works best for you.
You can also find samples of...
•Shake Things Up With Fun Milkshakes
Shake Things Up With Fun Milkshakes
by: Donna Monday
Milkshakes have been around since the old days of drugstore soda fountains. Now days we tend to drink milkshakes mainly when we go out for a bite to eat at a fast food restaurant.
Milkshakes are healthy (they contain calcium) and delicious. The most common milkshake flavors are: strawberry, vanilla and chocolate.
But you don’t have to wait for your next fast food trip to enjoy a frothy, cold milkshake. Why not whip out your blender and...
•Should You Lie On Your Resume?
Should You Lie On Your Resume?
by: Donna Monday
Warning: Lying on your resume could cost you your job and your freedom.
Picture this. You’re sitting at your desk working away happily at a company you’ve been employed with for ten years. You’ve had several promotions and you’re now a Sr. Assistant Manager.
You’ve got your eye on a top management position, which everyone says you’re a shoe-in to get. Your future looks bright, indeed. So, when the boss calls you into the office for something...
•Smooth Refreshing Smoothies
Smooth Refreshing Smoothies
by: Donna Monday
More people today are discovering the healthy benefits of drinking a delicious, refreshing smoothie for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Instead of soda pop at your next meal or diet cola, consider whipping up a smoothie made with fresh fruit, yogurt, skim milk or juice.
Smoothies will give you a real energy boost and are healthier for you than cola or soda.
Online you will find recipes for popular smoothies like: banana smoothie, blueberry...
•Star Jones Nuptials: Fairytale Wedding or Diva Gone Wild?
Star Jones Nuptials: Fairytale Wedding or Diva Gone Wild?
by: Donna Monday
In case you’ve been living on another planet for the past several months, you may not have heard that Star Jones was getting married. For the rest of us here on planet earth we couldn’t escape this joyous news unless we swore off pop culture icons like Entertainment Tonight and People magazine.
Star Jones, current co-host of TV’s chat fest The View with Barbara Walters, recently married Wall Street banker Al...
•Surprise! Accounting is the Hot New Major
Surprise! Accounting is the Hot New Major
by: Donna Monday
There was a time when accounting was the boring college major that many people regretted signing up for. A constant barrage of numbers, statistics and spreadsheets was none too interesting.
Boy, have times changed! Thanks to recent accounting scandals by companies like Enron, there is a high demand for accountants and auditors.
According to the Job Outlook 2005 survey, accounting comes out on top as the most in-demand major on...
•The 10 Most Fattening Cocktails
You’re at your favorite cocktail lounge or nightclub unwinding with friends after work. You’ve already eaten dinner and now you look forward to enjoying good friends, laughter, and your favorite cocktail drink.
Before you order your next mojito or margarita, stop and think about the number of calories hiding inside that cocktail glass. That’s right - calories. If you are health conscious, or on a weight loss plan, your favorite drink might not be so friendly towards your waistline.
It’s...
•The 7 Tough Job Interview Questions That Can Make or Break You - and How to Answer Them
The 7 Tough Job Interview Questions That Can Make or Break You - and How to Answer Them
by: Donna Monday
Some interview questions are asked so frequently that they've become classics. Practically every interview you go on you'll be answering one or more of these seven interview questions.
Why are these the most frequently asked interview questions? Probably because they give the employer a good idea of who you are and if you're the best fit for their company.
** Tell Me About...
•The Bigger the Carat the Better the Wedding?
The Bigger the Carat the Better the Wedding?
by: Donna Monday
Ahh . . . sweet romance.
The flowers. The chocolate. The late night whispers of “I love you.”
For most people in love, the culmination of months of togetherness and special friendship comes down to one single moment: The marriage proposal - - featuring a simple, but elegant, diamond engagement ring.
Of course, if you’re a celebrity, a simple ring may not have enough wattage to suit your tastes. Thus, we see many celebrities...
•The Engagement Ring Bling
The Engagement Ring Bling
by: Donna Monday
How much should you spend on a diamond engagement ring?
$100?
$1000?
How about a whopping $1 million?
That’s what Donald Trump just spent on an engagement ring for his lovely wife to be, Melania Knauss. Can you imagine what it must be like to wear any ring worth that much on a daily basis?
The Donald must hire beefy security guards with names like Wolfgang and Spike just to watch over Melania every time her and her delicate ring finger step...
•The Hottest Beauty Trend Isn’t for Women: It’s Skin Care for Men
The Hottest Beauty Trend Isn’t for Women: It’s Skin Care for Men
by: Donna Monday
Not too long ago, it used to be that when a woman brought home her facial scrub, cleanser and toner, she could be sure that the closest her man got to them was reaching over those fancy jars for his can of shaving cream.
Not any more. In recent years, men have been secretly dipping into their wives and girlfriends skin care products and liking the results that they see. So much so that many companies are...
•The Joys Of Owning Virtual Real Estate
I recently built another web site. It was easy. I just bought a domain name, went into my web site editor, created content, added some photos, and hit the publish button.
BING!
Just like that, I added another site to my virtual empire in the making. You know, when you think about it, that’s what we web publishers are doing. We’re staking out our claim on the internet. Instead of real land, we’re using bandwith plots to build our condos, storefronts, homes and bungalows.
Maybe most of us...
•The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Experience
The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Experience
by: Donna Monday
Just about everyone loves freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. Many of us have fond memories from our childhoods of the aroma of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies filling up the house. Our eager little eyes anxiously awaiting their arrival from oven to countertop.
Chocolate chip cookies are the ultimate comfort food. There’s just something about them that makes us feel warm and fuzzy. The chocolate chip cookie has evolved...
•The Women’s Plus Size Clothing Revolution
The Women’s Plus Size Clothing Revolution by Donna MondayOnce upon a time, not too long ago, if you were a woman who wore clothes over a size 14 your clothing choices were limited to cheap looking, baggy and unattractive clothes that made you look old before your time.My how times have changed! There has been a cultural shift in the acceptance of plussize women, particularly in the fashion industry. Women’s plus size clothing is no longer relegated to the back of the isle racks. Now days,...
•Three All-Natural Homemade Facials
Three All-Natural Homemade Facials
by: Donna Monday
I bet you have in your kitchen right now the ingredients to make several homemade facials. Homemade recipes for facials have been popular for ages – beauty recipes were used by women in Ancient Egypt and Greece.
While homemade egg facials are the best known, there are many other all-natural skin cleansers that you can easily whip up in the kitchen. Here are three recipes for homemade facials that will make your skin feel refreshed and...
•To Get That Famous Hair Cut You Gotta Ask
To Get That Famous Hair Cut You Gotta Ask
by: Donna Monday
There you are sitting at your dining room table with all those pictures of hair cuts spread out in front of you. You’ve managed to narrow it down to a few cuts and styles for hair that look just like your favorite celebrity. You’re trying to decide whether or not you want those trendy hair cuts.
It makes no difference whether you’re a man or a woman. Getting a great looking hair cut is important to your self image. Maybe you’re...
•Top 10 Best Brownie Recipes
Put out a plate of homemade brownies and that plate will soon be empty. It doesn’t matter if it’s a plain chocolate brownie or a gourmet brownie – eating brownies just makes us feel good. Here’s a selection of great brownie recipes for your enjoyment.
Frosted Fudge Brownies – Made with unsweetened baking chocolate, vanilla, chopped pecans and topped with homemade fudge frosting. Nobody can resist these deep, rich chocolaty treats.
Best Blondie Brownies – Made with bananas, brown sugar,...
•Top 10 Best Chili Recipes
There’s something about eating a nice, hearty bowl of chili that warms us down to our toes. Doesn’t matter what time of year - anytime is chili time! It’s amazing how many varieties of chili recipes exist in the cooking universe. Here’s a small sample of some great chili recipes.
Award Winning Chili – Made with beef brisket, garlic, V8 juice, jalapeno pepper, spices, beer and your commitment to making great chili. You’ll win awards in your own kitchen after making this delicious chili....
•Top 10 Best Milkshake Recipes
Is there any drink more fun and refreshing than an ice cold milkshake? I don’t think so. Milkshakes are a part of American food culture and have spread all over the world. Here’s my list of the best milkshake recipe you can find anywhere.
Classic Vanilla Milkshake – Made with vanilla ice cream and vanilla extract. The original “plain” milkshake is still a crowd pleasing favorite. Adding a maraschino cherry on top makes it a little more special.
Old Fashioned Chocolate Milkshake – Made with...
•Top 10 Best Smoothie Recipes
There are two good reasons to make a healthy recipe smoothie: 1) They taste great; and 2) They are filled with lots of fruit that have health benefits for your body. Here’s a sample of popular smoothie recipes that can be a positive addition to your daily diet.
Orange Julius Smoothie – This is a delicious drink made with orange juice, milk, and vanilla extract. The Orange Julius franchise is responsible for creating this popular smoothie, and if you can find an Orange Julius location in your...
•Traveling for An Interview? 10 Tips to Get You From Here to There
Traveling for An Interview? 10 Tips to Get You From Here to There
by: Donna Monday
You’ve just been granted an on-site interview in another town. Hurray!
This means you’ll be traveling to an employer’s location so that they can further evaluate you for a specific job position.
Before you make any travel arrangements, it’s a good idea to discuss who will be paying for your trip – you or the employer. If you’re paying, find out if you’ll be reimbursed. It’s a good idea to save all your...
•Using the Right Skin Cleansers for Your Skin Type
Using the Right Skin Cleansers for Your Skin Type
by: Donna Monday
Whether you have oily skin, dry skin, or normal skin, it’s very important that you choose the right type of skin cleansers for your skin type to obtain maximum results.
There is a dazzling array of skin cleansers on the market including: Oil facial cleansers, lemon facial cleanser, low foaming facial cleansers, acne facial cleansers, and even facial cleansers for men. Looking at facial cleanser reviews online may help you...
•Wonderful White Gold Wedding Rings
Wonderful White Gold Wedding Rings
by: Donna Monday
The elegant and sophisticated look of glittering, gleaming gold. There’s nothing quite like it.
Some people never grow tired of the look of pure gold jewelry. Gold, being our most precious metal, is often a first choice among couples looking for that perfect gold wedding ring.
While yellow gold remains very popular with the wedding crowd. Many people prefer the brilliant hue of a white gold wedding ring.
White gold will look beautiful...
•Yoda Speaks! 5 Success Secrets of the Master Jedi
Yoda Speaks! 5 Success Secrets of the Master Jedi by Donna MondayWe all know that Yoda (from Star Wars) is a great teacher of Jedi warriors, but Yoda's wisdom can also help aspiring online marketers. Below are five of his most powerful teachings:"A Jedi's strength flow from the force."- Where does your strength come from?Yoda is saying there's a force, a spiritual power, deep within us that if tapped into will give us the strength to tackle any situation that comes along. He knows that we...
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