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Archive for April, 2008

Disney DVD Giveaway! - Saludos Amigos/The Three Caballeros

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Win this Walt Disney DVD: Classic Caballeros Collection

It is time for a new Parenting Tips at NeenMachine.com giveaway! I have 3 copies of this Walt Disney DVD to giveaway: The Classic Caballeros Collection featuring 2 movies - Saludos Amigos and The Three Caballeros.

Explore Latin American culture with your children. These classic Academy Award Nominated films feature the antics of well loved Disney characters - Goofy, Donald, and Walt Disney! Released on April 29th, 2008 this Classic Collection DVD promises fun for all:

Embark on thrilling adventures to South America and Mexico with Goofy, Donald Duck and Walt Disney himself as they experience all the music, beauty and excitement Latin America has to offer. In Saludos Amigos, Walt and his team of artists, musicians, writers and animators say “Adios!” to the U.S. to explore the heart and soul of Latin America.

Entering the contest is simple - just leave a comment on this post. Something as plain as - “I would love to win this!” is fine. One entry per person, U.S. residents age 18 and over only, please. Click here for full contest rules.

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Hurry, the deadline to enter is midnight on Tuesday May 6th!

Stay tuned for my in depth reveiw of this Disney DVD - The Caballeros Collection early next week.

Baskin and Robbins 31 cent Scoop Night

Yum! Tonight Wednesday April 30, 2008 is Baskin and Robbins 31 cent Scoop Night from 5 pm to 10 pm. For one night only you can receive any 2.5 ounce scoop of ice cream for 31 cents.

Don’t believe me? Check out the Baskin and Robbins website for all the details!

Parenting Tip: Working From Home

joe.jpgToday’s Parenting Tips are written by Joe Grushkin, a successful internet entrepreneur. Joe shares his experiences on working from home and how he made the internet work for him.

Ever consider working from home…by clicking one of “Those Ads” ???
By Joe Grushkin, Internet Entrepreneur

Did you ever see one of “those ads” on the internet… you know, the kind that looks “too good to be true”… I mean, if it’s offering big money, little effort and freedom, it’s gotta be a scam, right??? No one makes huge, incredible money like that… no one has freedom to do what they want, when they want to…and working from home a few hour a day and enjoying your family without any concerns about money is just unheard of… if that is what you think…think again…

About 8 months ago, I was “surfing” around the internet and actually clicked on one of “those ads” and it kind of pulled me in… I was intrigued with the sophistication and simplicity at the same time. As I moved through the process, I found myself getting more and more excited about what this “business” had to offer, and then I came to the end of the process and it gave me the option to enroll, so I did!

I was amazed…no one called me to sell me on joining, I didn’t have to attend any meetings, I was told I didn’t have to call friends and family and it was totally automated online… so far, everything as explained was happening to me…and what I experienced made sense, I figured if it made sense to me, it would to others as well.

I figured that I would “pay my money to peek behind the curtain”, so to speak. What I found was way more than I ever anticipated.

I found a community of real people; moms, dads, grandparents, single parents and people in their early 20’s from all over the world who were offering advise, guidance and insights into how to succeed in this new business I just “bought”… I learned how to work 2 hours a day and earn anywhere from $3000 to $10,000 every week. I learn how to market on the internet, which is a skill I can now apply to any business, product or concept. I also learned, that “Those Ads” are sometimes very real!

You see, a person can only really see those ads when they are looking for them, something in their life has drawn them to the ad. As you read this, is there something driving you to consider this right now…??? The desire for more money time, freedom or to be with your family more…??? The challenge is, most people continue to get in their own way and block anything new and different from happening. So many people continue to (or painstakingly watch their spouse tirelessly) commute to a job that is just barely paying the bills, working for a company that doesn’t appreciate their efforts and kidding themselves that they have security in the future. By having your own home based business, you have total control, you will never miss a kid’s activity, you can be present in your family’s lives and own your future… not to mention the incredible tax advantages that can save you thousands!

My story isn’t done yet. I earned over $100,000 in my first 6 months, never called anyone on the phone to sell them on this business, didn’t have to prospect friends and family to do it and found a freedom that allows me to be where I want, when I want. I don’t have to travel, unless it’s for pleasure and I am part of a community of like minded people, who are all doing the same things in their live. This community has generated over $11 million in commissions in the first 8 months, and that is expected to double in the next 8 months. The question is…will any of that next $11 million be in your pocket?

If you or someone you know is being financially challenged by the economy, feeling the pressure to choose between raising their kids and making money or they are just “sick and tired of being sick and tired”…now might me the time to click on one of “those ads”… here it is…go ahead… give it a click…follow the process and see what the rest of us already know… www.SoSimple4u2.com

Wishing you the best of success, unlimited wealth and freedom…

Onward & Upward,
Joe Grushkin
Internet Entrepreneur

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We Have a U Go Grl Trading Card Winner!

getfresh.jpgCongratulations to Chantelle Sabino! Chantelle is the winner of the Parenting Tips at NeenMachine.com/U Go Grl Trading Card Giveaway!

U Go Grl Trading Cards is an excellent, self image building product for tween girls. You can read all about U Go Grl Trading cards here. But the fun doesn’t end there. LocaSmarts, the company of mompreneurs that created these innovative cards also carry other related products that moms love.

One such product is called “Get Fresh!” which is a line of “designer mood enhancing air fresheners” for the car. Sounds a bit psychedelic - but these fun air fresheners are so much cooler than the cheesy little pine trees that are standard car wash fare.

Let’s face it - the family minivan bus is not the sweetest smelling place. With busy kids snacking and leaving all kinds of wrappers, crumbs, and sports stuff in the back seat, my car is a veritable petri dish. (I often post parenting tips revolving around the family minivan because I spend a lot of time there!) The founders of LocaSmarts decided to fight back - for as many hours as moms spend driving around, shouldn’t the car at least be a pleasant place to be? Billed as aromatherapy for cars the “Get Fresh!” line is just that.

These air fresheners come in fun, hand-painted colors and designs. The choices of scents include

  • Cheerful Strawberry
  • Energizing Lemon
  • Rejuvenating Kiwi Melon
  • Refreshing Citrus
  • Calming Lavender
  • Soothing Vanilla

I gave the Calming Lavender a workout in my minivan - and I must admit that the fragrance was refreshing and not overpowering. The first two weeks obviously produced the most fragrance - and by 30 days there was no noticeable scent. Time to replace!

The “Get Fresh!” line of air fresheners are available in the automotive sections of national retailers like Wal-Mart.