It's Getting Colder and Time For Wood to Heat The Shop

Gerry had to head out the other day for some wood . We are getting quite cold and nights are hitting in the minuses. We don't use wood in the house but Gerry uses it for his shop and spends a good part of his day tinkering in there.

Playing Poker- Online

When you think about poker, you might imagine dimly lit rooms with smoke all around. The poker tables are fixed with serious-looking people who are enjoying their game. But, times have changed drastically. Online poker has gained great popularity in the past few years. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced poker player, there is something out there for everyone. Here are some of the top reasons why NJ online poker is right for you.

Wide Range of Options at NJ Online Poker

Physical casinos have a limited number of casino games, and most of them always remain crowded. With online poker, you get a wide range of poker games to choose from. You can choose from Seven Card Stud, Texas Hold’em, and many more. You can choose from the high or low split, your pot-limit, and other variants of poker.

Easy Access to NJ Online Poker Rooms

Most people today are busy and can find little time to visit a local casino. Even then, there is a need for you to wait at the table. When you choose to play poker online, there is always a table available for you without any waiting.  Just click on the room, and you can start playing.

NJ Online Poker than Cheaper than Traditional Casino

Playing at a physical casino comes with a lot of overhead costs, such as the gas cost, dressing up, and more. But, with online poker, there are no overhead costs allowing you to invest your savings in the game itself. There are also numerous rewards and bonuses for the players that further lower the cost.

Play with Players from Around the World at NJ Online Poker

There are thousands of players online from around the world who love playing at online casinos. Since every player has their own style and tactics to play, you will be able to learn from them. Also, more players mean that you have the chance to earn even more through the game.

Excellent Way to Learn at NJ Online Poker

For beginners, online poker is an excellent way to learn as a number of NJ online poker sites allow players to play for free. It helps you hone your skills and ensure that you can learn useful tactics that will help you master the game over time. Once you are confident enough, you can deposit your money and then collect your winnings easily into your bank account.

Huge Offers at NJ Online Poker

Online poker players can enjoy a number of bonuses, VIP games, loyalty programs, and more. Even the new players can enjoy welcome packages that allow them to increase their winnings when they play with real money. When joining a poker site, make sure to understand their eligibility to take full advantage of these offers.

These are just a few of the benefits that you can enjoy by playing at online poker sites. Once you start playing at one of the NJ online poker sites, you will realize as to how many more benefits there are to it. Irrespective of your skill level, online poker is a great way to learn, develop your skills, and, most importantly, have lots of fun.

Staying Organized With Sterlite

 

I love Sterlite ... 

For more than 75 years, Sterilite products have helped make everyday life a little easier and a lot more organized.

You may be surprised by how many of their products are at work in your home today. It may be one of their Locking Touch Top Garbage cans that lock to keep our pets or toddlers; or a basket to keep items contained on a counter top, or maybe it's one of their containers. Sterlite carries great at home helpers for your laundry room, kitchen, office, garage and more!

I love the quality of their products. Everything is so sturdy and well made! 

Sterlite is the  largest  plastic housewares company in North America, and I will say quality plastic too! From food storage containers and laundry / utility products to home storage and organization products in every shape, size and color; Sterilite helps you "keep it together" like no other.

Upcycling a $5 Tuffet

One person's trash is another's treasure! 

Bought this tuffet for $5 at a reuse it store- and daughter did a wonderful job refinishing it for resale.

My Journey as a Blogger – A Brief Insight

I started as a blogger to pen my ideas, experience, and thoughts in a meaningful way while sharing the same with the world. Blogging became a passion soon after I started because it helped me engage with the readers, get feedback, exchange ideas, and network with other bloggers and peers. When I started around 12 years or so back, my blog looked nothing like this, and I had no clue how to edit the posts, leave aside trying to make my blog look attractive or appealing to the target audience. However, I never compromised upon the message I want to deliver across to the readers. I blog to share my knowledge and experiences and provide value to the target audience. 

There is no doubt about the fact that I have improved drastically over the years. I have learned a few tricks of the trade on the way, which includes marketing my blog effectively, reaching out to a larger audience, creating social media marketing funnels, and using my authority on thrifty living to share instrumental financial and lifestyle tips with my audience. When I started as a blogger, it was more of a passion, and never knew it would take me this far. 

But it has, and it has continued to open doors to newer possibilities and opportunities that I didn’t even know existed,  including affiliate partnerships and marketing. I shifted to a better platform, got my blog redesigned, gained authority on search engines in my target niche, and continue to witness a massive increase in traffic. Three things that have helped me on the way are patience, perseverance, and constantly upgrading my knowledge about blogging. Learning is a never-ending process and since it interests me, I never really felt worked up. It is why people say turn your passion into an occupation, and you never really have to work a day in your life. 

I saved money from my primary income initially to fuel my growth as a blogger. I didn’t spend extravagantly or unnecessarily on luxuries of life that many of my friends indulged in and often even had to compromise that movie-night or party-night. But, it is worth it when you notice a gradual increase in traffic to your blog day after day, and more clicks on the ads on your blog. It is not only financially rewarding but also provides a sense of satisfaction that is inexplicable in words. Undoubtedly, it takes time to achieve that sweet success, and though it might seem easy at the outset, there is a lot that continues to happen in the background that contributes to it. 

My blog has become one of the go-to blogs on lifestyle and finance niche, and I have become an influencer marketer blogger in the process. The journey as a blogger started as a passion but has now turned into a full-fledged day job that has allowed me to spend more time with my family while doing what I want to do. With that said, I don’t take my success for granted and continue to put in the equal effort or more today than I used to 12 years back. I continue to live within my means, prefer saving before spending, and make it a point to stay within my budget. I recommend the same to my audience as a blogger and influencer to prioritize needs before wants in life regarding finances. 

MicroGold® Dual-Action Disinfectant & Antimicrobial Tested and Proven Effective to Kill the COVID-19 Virus

MicroGold® Dual-Action Disinfectant & Antimicrobial kills SARS-CoV-2 associated with COVID-19, according to independent lab testing reviewed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

 

Distributed by Granite Gold Inc. (GGI) and powered by MonoFoil, MicroGold® Dual-Action Disinfectant & Antimicrobial (EPA Reg. No. 90856-4-88653) met all EPA criteria following the mid-June conclusion of independent analysis at Microbac Laboratories Inc. Testing conducted on a live strain of SARS-CoV-2 was found to kill the virus in three minutes.

MicroGold® Dual-Action Disinfectant & Antimicrobial was brought to the consumer marketplace in spring 2020 at the onset of the pandemic by GGI to help retail partners who were experiencing depleted stocks and empty store shelves. Initially named MonoFoil D®, GGI recently rebranded the product under the new MicroGold® brand.

 

MicroGold® Dual-Action Disinfectant & Antimicrobial kills 99.9% of viruses and bacteria, including SARS-CoV-2 associated with COVID-19, human rotavirus, pseudomonas aeruginosa, salmonella enterica and staphylococcus aureus, when used as directed.

 

 

Available in 16-ounce and 24-ounce spray bottles and a 128-ounce refill, the solution is non-abrasive, has no hazy residue or phosphates, and is alcohol and bleach free. The Dual-Action Disinfectant & Antimicrobial is available nationwide at CVS, Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, True Value Hardware, Do It Best Hardware and Menards; in the Northeast at Hannaford Supermarket; and in Southern California at Ralphs Supermarket. Suggested retail for the 24-ounce spray is $14-99; $9.99 for the 16-ounce spray; and $59.99 for the 128-ounce refill.

 

MicroGold is online at www.GetMicroGold.com.

Before and After Living Room Carpet Change

 

Living room re-do! 

Removed the older carpet and selling as it's still in good shape . Just did a repaint on the walls as well, from beige to grey. 

Nice that Gerry is handy- as it saves in us having to hire anyone to do the work.

Went with a low pile, from the medium we had before.

Pumpkin Spice Makes All Things Nice- And So Does Apple Spice and Maple!

With Fall officially here, pumpkin spice, apple spice and maple flavors have all arrived!

Get ready for all things Fall flavored!

Be sure to check out Sprucewood Handmade Cookie Co. . A small artisan bakery that makes savory and sweet shortbread. Their shortbread has 5 clean and natural ingredients per recipe, with a 10 months shelf life on the savory and a 13 months shelf life on the sweet. They have a wide range of other flavors as well from Canadian Cheddar which has been the best seller for over 20 years to a wonderful Pumpkin Spice that warms you up on a nice fall day! Support local!

The pumpkin spice is a true work of art that tastes like pumpkin pie in a cookie! It is not high in sugar but tastes amazing. With the fresh pumpkin and their secret blend of spices, this shortbread is now wonderful in all seasons! 

And watch this spot for more Fall flavored goodies!

Choosing The Best Technology For Your Home Business

When you start working from home, one of the things you’ll find yourself missing about working in an office or a large company is the resources. You didn’t really have to think about technology before, but now it’s all on you to make the right choice for the sake of your business.

But where do you even begin when it comes to choosing the right technology? This helpful guide can make sure you get exactly what you need.

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Think about what you need

Before you start rushing out to stores to buy the first items you see, you need to take a step back and think carefully about what you actually need for your business. A computer is going to be a given, but would you need a laptop for flexibility, or a desktop for more built-in storage?

You’ll also want to think about buying items such as a printer, a phone, and other items like a camera if they’re going to be relevant to your work. Spend time thinking about what you’re going to be doing, and what you’re going to need to do it to help you build up an equipment checklist.

Work out your budget

You’ll have a lot of initial business costs to fork out for when you first get started, and technology is likely to be the most significant. You’ll want to think about making a business budget as soon as possible to help you get started, and to make sure you don’t run into any financial difficulty at the beginning.

Once you’ve got a budget in place, you can work out how much money you can spend on your tech. Even if your budget is quite small, there will still be options available to you that can help you get the equipment you need.

Saving money on your tech

If you’re concerned about the cost of your tech, the good news is that there are plenty of ways you can save money. Some of the things you can do to get cheaper or more affordable tech include:

• Buying used goods from other businesses or keeping an eye out on places like eBay and Craigslist.
• Buying refurbished items which have been repaired or upgraded to make them as good as new, but without the hefty price tag.
• You could lease your tech to help you afford your items short-term, as well as enjoy an upgrade to a newer model when your lease term is over.
• Make the most of discount codes and online sales to help you get a bargain. Black Friday is an excellent time to pick up some technology deals.

Remember that purchases you make for your business can be tax deductible, so hold onto all of your receipts and reclaim those costs from your tax owed at the end of the year.

Apple vs. Windows?

The next decision you’ll be faced with is whether to choose an Apple or a Windows computer. Each has its own advantages, but depending on the work you’re doing, you’ll want to think about what meets your needs. Apples can be a great choice because they’re reliable and not very susceptible to viruses, but a Windows PC will be a lot more familiar to most people.

If you were thinking of following the Mac route, it’s worth remembering that you can do everything on an Apple computer that you can with a PC. It’s easy to Google questions like https://setapp.com/how-to/how-to-take-screenshot-record-on-mac to find out how to do things, and you’ll soon start learning where all the shortcuts live, etc. It’s worth going into a store to try out different machines to help you get exactly what you need.

Maintaining your kit

As well as purchasing your technology, you’re also now responsible for it. You might not have given it much thought before, but once something starts to breakdown or you’re faced with an error you can’t fix, you’ll realize the value of having some IT support to get the problem solved.

Do you need tech support for your business? The answer mostly depends on factors such as whether or not your business could be at serious risk through a failure or outage, and whether you feel comfortable tackling different issues. Many tech companies will have different plans available to suit all kinds of small business budgets, so it’s worth getting some quotes to see if this is a service you can afford.

As for general repairs and replacements, make sure you’ve got some insurance and savings in place to help you out if things go wrong.

Don’t forget security

When it comes to using any technology for your business, you’ll also want to seriously consider security. Data protection is paramount for businesses of all sizes, and if you don’t take the right precautions for you and your clients, you could end up losing business, or even face a lawsuit. You’ll find that there are several cybersecurity solutions for your business that can help you get the protection you need.

Meanwhile, give some careful thought to how you protect your data. You should have systems in place for storage, data retention and for purging anything you no longer need after a certain timeframe. Working with a cloud storage solution could be the answer if you want to save costs on storage, and be able to access your files anywhere, at any time.

Make securing your business a priority - you don’t want to get caught out by something that could have been avoided.

Establishing a home business requires a lot of work at the beginning, but it’ll soon become the best choice you’ve ever made. Once you’ve taken care of the basics, like creating a work space and investing in the right tech and equipment, you’ll be ready to hit the ground running. Look at how you can get more clients when working from home and turn your home business into the success you deserve.

Healthy and Tasty Snack? It's Gotta Be KIND

When it's time for a snack break, it's always best if you grab a healthy snack for sure. Be it cheese, fruit, or KIND bars. I personally, have always liked to incorporate nuts, seeds, fruit, etc into what I grab when it's time for a snack. I have also been a fan of KIND bars for many years. 

Over the years the company has grown and expanded from just their bars, to the KIND minis, KIND Healthy Grains, KIND breakfast bars, Pressed by KIND and even Granola. Personally, our favorites have always been the original bars, and they have so many flavors.. Now am loving their KIND Plus+ bars..Bigger bar by 25% more and like the originals we love, they are made with premium whole ingredients, including 12 grams of plant protein per bar. Our personal favorite of the Plus line is their Almond Butter Dark Chocolate ... very addicting! They also have a Dark Chocolate Nut and Crunchy Peanut Butter in the Plus bar and with less than 8 grams of sugar or less, it's hands down a better choice over that chocolate bar your also thinking of reaching for!

KIND snacks are available at all major Canadian retailers and online.

KIND not only aims for healthier eating but healthier and kinder communities through THE KIND Foundation.