Black Friday

Black Friday is a day that my wife and I usually enjoy a day of shopping. We like to find the best deals possible for all of our holiday shopping. We have a lot of family between the two of us that we need to buy for each year and this is the best possible day to do that in the whole year! I'm sure if you've ever been out shopping on this day, you definitely know how wonderful it is. The only downfall to this day is all the people. It's hard to shop when you have to stand in lines for hours and get up at 5am. That's why it's now possible to shop online and get the same deals! How great is that? You can now get the deals you want from the comfort of your own home. And iblackfriday.com will help with that. They will even send you email alerts to let you know when the iblackfriday.com ads have been put out.

Check it out and see what you think for yourself. It's super user friendly and easy to find the merchants you're interested in! I for one am interested in finding Best Buy Deals....because I love electronics and so do many of the people I'm buying for this year. How about you? Where will you shop?

Time

Being there for my family is very important to me, not only in a time of need but to see them and spend time with them when I can. My past job didn't allow me to do this, I never knew when I was going to get home and it was always around 6. Now I am often times home by or around 5 and that is great! Now I can spend the time with family that I want.

Rehab Program

It seems so many people these days are searching for the right treatment program...both for drug addiction or alcohol addiction. One thing I've learned from those that I know and the things I've read, is that it's really important to find a treatment center that's right for you...one that puts the patient's best interest first! I came across Promises Treatment Center, an alcohol treatment center, and they do just that. They're hear to help give you hope and healing. They want to help you find sobriety and achieve those dreams in life that you've always had. If you'd like to learn more about them, check out their site for more information.

Time Flies!

The countdown begins....in les than a week Kaelyn will be one! It's kind of a bittersweet time for me. I'm glad that she's growing into such a beautiful and sweet little girl...but it's also a little sad as I think how quickly the time has gone. It seriously feels like just yesterday we were bringing her home from the hospital. Every parent that ever told me how fast the times goes definitely knew what they were talking about.

Give to Charity

Do you shop online? Do you have charities that you'd like to give to? If you answered yes to both of these questions then you may want to read further! www.agoodcause.com is a global partnership between 700 different charities like Save the Children, Red Cross and many others that I'm sure you've heard of! They want to help make the world a better place by allowing online shoppers to support their favorite charities for free! All you have to do is shop as you normally would and if you've downloaded the AidMaker software in more than 5000 stores they will donate a portion of what you paid to your faovrite charity. I'm definitely looking into this, and you should too! Check it out and see what you think.

Fun and Busy Week!

Well...it's another week and I'm off to work. I am not complaining though...I love my job!! It's the greatest. I actually look forward to going each day. It was nice to have the weekend off though, that's for sure! The one thing about this week is that we have a lot going on. We have "trick or treating" and then Kaelyn's birthday party....so I am kind of hoping it goes by quickly. I'm definitely going to be off this weekend as I wouldn't miss these fun events for anything!!

Power Properties

I recently learned of Braden Power. My brother in law lives down in Dallas Texas, and told me about him and his company, Power Properties. I guess they're really well known down in that area. They have been in the real estate development business for about 18 years! What they do is rehabilitate buildings in areas of Dallas that are considered to be more run down. From what I hear, Braden Power has a gift for creating a space that many would love...especially those who are young, single professionals! If you'd like to learn more about Braden and his business...check out the Power Properties site today.

Dentist

Today is Thursday!! Typically I'd be happy because it means that tomorrow is Friday! I love Friday's because the weekend is upon us at that point. However, today is unlike other Thursdays because I have a Dentist appointment. I don't really mind the dentist, but like everyone....I don't care for it much. Hopefully it will go well and I won't have any cavities to report. That would be great! I hope it goes quickly so I can get home and see Jen and Kaelyn. That's always the best part of my day!

Cydcor

Have you ever heard of Cydcor before? They are a leader in face to face sales teams. I am very interested in sales, in fact I am in sales for a career. I was interested to learn more about Cydcor's many efforts. I actually got to read a very interesting press release that I thought I'd pass on.

Cydcor Supports Former Team Member Through Donation

Leading global provider of outsourced, face-to-face sales teams
and its team members provide funds and school supplies

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. (October 3, 2008) – Cydcor, the leading provider of outsourced, face-to-face sales teams, and its team members recently made a donation to the Andinet International School in Ethiopia, in addition to packing and sending supplies for the school’s children and teachers.

In support a former Cydcor receptionist who moved to Ethiopia in August to teach English and art to impoverished children at Andinet, Cydcor donated $1,000 to the school and Cydcor team members individually contributed nearly $600 in additional funds.

“We look for opportunities to support our team members’ prosperity internally as well as externally while they pursue other goals and passions,” said Gary Polson, chief executive officer of Cydcor. “At Cydcor, we try to create a philanthropic environment where our team members can support each other, and we all wanted to help her make a difference.”

Cydcor and its team members were also able to fill four boxes of binders, paper, padfolios, pens and pencils to be personally delivered to the school in Ethiopia. The money will be used to purchase student school and arts supplies, which are often limited or non-existent.

“The Andinet International School expresses heartfelt gratitude for the generous contribution and personal delivery from Cydcor,” said Nefertiti Makeda, director of Andinet International School. “Our school is growing and we are always in need of educational materials.”

About Andinet International School
Andinet International School is a world, co-educational institution open to students of all nationalities and religions. Classes are instructed in English, but Amharic, French and Arabic are offered as well. Working closely with the Ethiopian Ministry of Education, the school insures that each student meets or surpasses Ethiopian and international education standards. Andinet recruits highly qualified teachers from Ethiopia and throughout the world to teach and inspire students to strive for academic excellence and integrity. For more information on Andinet International School, please visit www.andinet.edu.et/.

About CYDCOR, Inc.
CYDCOR, Inc., is the leading provider of outsourced, face-to-face sales teams to a diverse client base of companies in a range of industries, including telecommunications, office products, retail energy and financial services. CYDCOR works with a network of independently owned corporate licensee (ICL) sales offices providing clients with access to more than 2,700 sales professionals and 200+ offices in North America. The privately held company is based in Westlake Village, California.

As you can see...Cydcor is a great provider of face to face sales teams to companiesincluding telecommunications, office products, retail energy and more. If you'd like to learn more about them and how Cydcor Supports Former Team Member Through Donationyou can check out their site for more information!

Tomorrow

Tomorrow is Jen's birthday...I really wish I didn't have to work. I would love to spend the day with her and help her with Kaelyn. She deserves a relaxing day. Hopefully I can at least get off from work early at least. We'll have to see. It's hard when a birthday lands in the middle of the week. I still hope we can make it a special day for her. She so deserves it! She does so much for Kaelyn and I...we appreciate her SO much!

Dr Lark

Have you ever heard of Dr. Lark and the wonderful squalane skin care products you can get from their site at www.drlark.com before? I hadn't heard much about it until I came across it today while browsing the web and thought I should pass it along. I was amazed at the wonderful products they offer. I mean, who doesn't want something to help improve their skin's health, right?! I know I do. Their skin care products will help to reduce the appearance of fine lines, it can smooth and soften your skin and will even hydrate which is so important...especially this time of year when it's getting colder and drier out. If you'd like to learn more about their extremely reasonable priced products and their automatic order plans then you should check out their site today!

Make Money From Home

Do you make money online? If not, you should! It's so easy, and such a good way to make some extra money. I don't do it too often, but when I do it's some good money!! Blogitive is probably one of my favorite companies to blog for...as they make it easy to get opportunities and make money. There are other companies as well...but there are things about all of them that I am not too fond of. I think I will definitely blog for money as long as I can...it's great!

Lasik Technology

In a world with technology as the basis of everything we do...it does not surprise met that they've come up with a way to improve vision through the use of Lasik. This is not a new term to many people...as there are thousands who have already benefited greatly from this procedure. I always enjoy learning more about LASIK technology, and recently had that opportunity while ready an article.

The article stated that NASA and the US military have increased the ability of their personnel through the use of Lasik Surgery. This has been going on for civilians for over 5 years now! Now there's an ALL laser type of technology for those with NASA and the military. It's really a great thing...as the personnel with them are in dangerous situations and need their vision to be absolutely perfect! The most modern form of Lasik...now known as iLasik in case you've never heard of it has two lasers used instead of one. It's really interesting how all of this works. If you'd like to learn more about it, you can check out their site for more LASIK information today! I found it to be very interesting!

What a big girl!

Lately Kaelyn has been jabbering a lot!! She's been squealing and really making a lot of sounds too. She's too cute. She even moves her eyebrows like she's really telling you a story. It's amazing how in six months she goes from a newborn who slept a lot, but a big girl who makes noises, moves all around the room and is eating baby food solids. I have sure enjoyed watching her change and grow. The time goes by too quickly though. I can't believe she'll be a year old soon!

Travel to Panama

Traveling is one of my favorite things to do. I didn't get to do it much as a child...but since I met Jenna we have done quite a bit of traveling! Her family loves to travel, so we've even gone some places with them too! It's great. One place that we've never been, but would love to go at some point is the Casco Antiguo region of Panama. I've done some research, and have heard many great things about this location...specifically their Hotel Casco Antiguo! It's basically a condo hotel, which would definitely be something we'd enjoy! I don't know about you, but a vacation away from this cold weather is starting to sound pretty good right now. I may just have to look into registering to purchase here. How about you? Do you enjoy traveling? If so, I strongly recommend you take a look as well. It's not only a beautiful place to visit...but also a great opportunity for investment and even a second home if you'd like. It's actually one of the fastest growing real estate markets in the world...so that's good...especially with the way the housing market is right now in many parts of the world. Take a moment and head over there today to see what they all have to offer you, and Register for an eBrochure Here. You won't be sorry you did!

Raking Like Crazy

This weekend I got a lot of raking done in our yard! We don't have a huge yard, but we do have HUGE trees. That means....LOTS and LOTS of leaves! It took me three hours to get the front yard done, and three truck loads to haul them away! Can you believe that!? I'm saving the back yard for next weekend I think. That's going to be an even bigger job...as I have three trees back there instead of two! I just couldn't finish it all on Saturday...too much raking for me.

Regency

Living in Minnesota I have definitely heard of the Regency beauty school. It's something very well known here...as it was founded more than 50 years ago in Minneapolis. However, I'm sure that many people from all over the country have heard of them...as they have expanded to include almost 30 campuses across 9 states!! Now that's amazing if you ask me. I have a cousin who has contemplated going into beauty school...and Regency is her top choice. What she likes is that the campuses feel like an actual salon. They give you the hands on experience you need to get a job in the working world. I think it's great she's looking into this school. If you'd like to learn more about Regency, take a look at their site today.

Days Flying By!

I have been talking a lot about my job lately, but that's because there's just so much to tell. I would have to say that the best thing about it...aside from spending time with my family is being able to go out and sell. I love sales and I think I'm pretty good at it too. :) It's nice to have a job that I enjoy doing each day. The one thing I have noticed though...is boy does it keep me busy! The days just fly by because I have so many meetings and things to do. It's fun though...and who doesn't like the day to fly by when you're at work, right?!?

I Love it!!

I'm really enjoying my new job. I love the time I get to spend with my family now!! Before I never knew when I'd be home and when I'd be working...now I kind of make my own schedule and know that I will get plenty of time to spend with Jen and Kaelyn each day. Family is VERY important to me, so to have a job like this is great. The Lord definitely knew what was perfect for me...and He found this job! I am so grateful and know that through patience and faith this job came to me. The timing is perfect and so is the job!

Holsted Jewelers

My wife enjoys jewerly. She likes everything from fashion jewelry to the more sophisticated and fancy jewelry. I've bought her all kinds through the years and am glad that she enjoys getting it. It's something that I find very easy to buy for her...as there's always such a selection. I especially enjoy looking at Holsted jewelers online. Have you ever taken a look at their site?? They really have a lot to offer....their selection is outstanding! I find that it's easy to get just the right thing...it's unique and good quality. I also enjoy the prices they offer as well. Take a look when you get the chance...I think you'll agree that Holsted Jewelers is the place to be.

Birthdays

In our family this is the time of year for Birthdays!! Jenna's and her twin brother's is on the 21st of this month....then we have her brother's wife's which is on the 26th, and then we have Kaelyn's and their son's on Nov 1st and Nov 13th. It sure makes for a busy time...with lots of birthday celebrations. It's a lot of fun...just keeps us busy! On my side of the family April and August are the busy time for birthdays. At least they all don't end up at the same time as Jen's family...then we'd be VERY busy!haha

Great Job

I've been really enjoying my job. It took me a few weeks to really get familiar with all that I will be doing, but now that I'm learning more I feel really comfortable! My job is to sell seed, fertilizer and more. I not only keep the customers our company already has...but am also supposed to bring in new customers. I wasn't sure when that would start happening, but recently it's been happening quite often!! I'm very excited about that. I have farmers calling me from all over....YEAH! I'm so glad that this job is going so well. I knew it would.

Obama Supports Jones Act

Whether you're a supporter of Obama or not, you may have known or heard that he supports the federal law which offers financial compensation to seamen who are injured on the job. This is as a result of the employers negligence. I recently read that not only does the president of the Seafarers International Union support and endorse Obama after finding out he backs the Jones Act, but so does Mark and Associates, P.C. They are the leading personal injury law firm and they applaud Obama for his support. If you'd like to read more about this or the maritime lawsuit, you can head over to http://www.maritimelegalrights.com and http://www.jonesactrights.com.

Halloween Costume

Only a couple more weeks and Kaelyn and I will be going trick or treating. We're not going to all around the neighborhood, as she does not eat candy....we're more going just for the fun of it and to see some of the family members that live near by. I'm excited to get her dressed up in her little ladybug costume....she'll be so cute. We'll definitely have to get pictures of her and post them after the fact.