There's just nothing like going to the movies! With so many exciting films out this season, now is an awesome time for this fabulous giveaway that General Mills is sponsoring. Here's what to do to get your FREE movie ticket:
1. Purchase two boxes of the specially marked General Mills cereals including yummies like Honey Nut Cheerios, Lucky Charms and Trix. 2. Check inside the box for a special code. 3. Visit this page at General Mills and enter your special code: http://new.emoviecash.com/gmills/
Then you can print your movie ticket or have it emailed to you. Easy, isn't it?
A few details: Codes must be entered by June 30, 2010 Each certificate is worth up to $12 for a movie at selected theatres. The certificates expire 60 days after issuance, so pick a movie quick! Take a look at the FAQ if you have more questions.
We had a fun family movie night seeing the new Disney's A Christmas Carol film. It's a fun flick in 3-D which is perfect for the holiday time of year. What do you want to see?
And guess WHAT? My Blog Spark and General Mills have teamed up to sponsor a giveaway right here on the Eclectic WAHM blog! My Blog Spark will send the winner a “Movie Moment” prize pack that includes 4 e-movie cash certificates ($12 each) and one (1) free coupon for a General Mills cereal. Each person can get up to four chances to win!
Here's how:
Main Entry: Leave a comment on this blog about your favorite movie.
Bonus Entries: Follow me on Twitter @EclecticWAHMand leave a separate comment letting me know you've done this.
Send a Tweet about the contest with a link to this blog and leave a separate comment letting me know you've done this.
Post this giveaway on your blog with a link to this post and leave a separate comment with a link to your post letting me know you've done this.
Winner will be selected through a random number generator. This contest will run through 8:00 PM, Wednesday November 25. The winner will be announced on the blog and contacted by email that evening and the will have until Sunday, November 29 to respond.
And just FYI - I did not receive monetary compensation for this post, but I was send one of the Movie Moment prize pack and we had a BLAST at the movies! You will too...so get your entries in!
A lot of us WAHM's have web sites of our own and we're always looking for a great deal on website hosting services. Web Hosting Geeks is a great site to find out about all the various hosting plans out thee, what people think about them, pricing and more. I like that their front page lists the year's top hosting companies and shows reviews, pricing and other helpful information like bonus features the hosting companies offer.
Do you have a favorite host? Want to give your review? Need help finding the right hots? Visit Web Hosting Geeks and check out all they have to offer. Their left-hand navigation allows you to quickly select the type of hosting you need. Do you need a good forum host, blog hosting, a host that allows you to have multiple domains or one that allows you to be a reseller? Find the scoop right there and participate by adding your reviews or commenting on the blog!
The Web Hosting Geeks blog has tons of great posts about web sites. Get advice on how to use control panels, or ecommerce. They simply have one of the most comprehensive sites out there for information on web hosts.
Check out The Frugal Housewife for a new giveaway today! They're giving away two $30 gift cards to Kroger (which are good at the Kroger family of stores.) It's a great blog with lots of ideas on being frugal and how to do more with less. You know I'm a big fan of that!
While talking with people about telecommuting, I come across a good number of folks who don't have decent internet access. Maybe they live in outlying areas that don't have DSL or Cable available. Well, I just found out about satellite internet providers. Maybe I'm behind the times on this, but it never occurred to me to look at this option. I mean, really - dial up can drive a person crazy. Do you all remember the early days of AOL and waiting...waiting...waiting for pages to load. There are still people who have to deal with that!
Even in remote areas, you can get some great satellite internet deals. Equipment can be leased or purchased and the monthly fees are reasonable. Some of the deals right now even include rebates. There are a variety of speeds and price options. Check it out and see if satellite internet is available where you are.
Having high speed access makes it easier to find telecommuting positions and finally there is an option for people who don't live in areas with DSL or cable! Get speeds 20 to 50 times faster than dial up. Think of the productivity increase! Satellite is faster, it's reliable and easy to use. It could work for you!
There is a domain I am no longer using available for sale at GoDaddy. You can view the information at GoDaddy Domain Auctions. There is an asking price, but you can make an offer. Great domain name - BestShop2Earn.com. Check it out, and while you're at it, check out GoDaddy's great deals on domains and hosting.
...but I haven't been posting lately because I've been ill. Pneumonia, to be specific, and it's been more than a month that I've been sick. So I will be posting again - I promise! I just need to get lots of rest and get better. I'm just glad it's not swine flu!
I found this great video over at Jessica Knows on why being a WAHM (or marketing yourself as a WAHM) is bad for business. Scott Stratten brings up some very good points. What do you all think?
One of my new favorite sites is Swagbucks. You use it to search the Web like you would Google, but you earn Swagbucks doing it. Trade your Swagbucks in for cool prizes. Over the last month I've cashed out $25 in Amazon.com gift certificates. Now that comes in handy. There are lots of other prizes to choose from too. Check it out:
MySurvey has treated me well so far this year too. I've gotten over $50 in checks mailed to me. It's not a living, but the extra cash sure comes in handy!
Scammers are out in force trying to get your personal information or set people up in "jobs" which are money laundering schemes or dealing in stolen goods. Here's a link to a recent report from 7 News in Denver: http://www.thedenverchannel.com/video/18806204/
Bottom line: be careful out there. Don't give too much personal information on job applications. There is no reason a company needs your Social Security number before you are hired. If the job seems too good to be true, it probably is. No real company pays hundreds of dollars a week for a "few hours" of work re-shipping packages or doing "data entry." And no legit company sends you money orders, has you cash them and wire back a portion of the funds.
Best case scenario, your identity gets stolen. Worst case, you end up in jail for fraud or money laundering. Be careful out there!
Something very disturbing was announced today at WAHM.com, a site I have been recommending for years. WAHM.com, originally conceived and owned by Cheryl Demas, was created as a resource for moms looking to work from home. Over the years it was built into a terrific Web site with a valuable informational forum where WAHMs could communicate with one another, share leads, talk about business and life. Ms. Demas (whom I do not judge one bit for making the decision that was right for her) sold the business to Internet Brands, and internet media company.
Today WAHM.com announced that one of its long-time employees (who worked faithfully from home for years for WAHM) was being let go because they are bringing the position "in house." As far as I am concerned this is typical corporate America bovine excrement. It is the height of hypocrisy. The entire purpose and mission of WAHM.com is to promote working from home and give people resources to find ways to work from home. Why in the WORLD would a company make a decision to go against everything the Web site stands for by taking a job in house which can easily be done from home and has been successfully done from home by this employee for years? It makes no sense.
So, unless this course of action is changed I am removing my recommendation to use their site.
My life as a work from home mom. Ideas, tips and tricks about making money from home. Whether it's part time for some fun pocket change or full time to make a living, there are many work from home options out there on the internet. You'll find some good ideas and opportunities here. You'll also find me just talking about life!
