Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Avoid wasting precious time

That's time where you're not earning anything, which for many professionals is sadly wasted time. While leisure is fantastic, and online is a great place to find it, it'd be even greater to know that you could enjoy yourself online and also make a great online income.

We all want more money and more peace of mind in our lives, especially given all the uncertainties in the world today. The more chaotic the environment, the more we naturally want security and peace. We can have this and more. However, it means giving up old familiar ways of how we think about security. Letting go of what we know can be a tall order for some of us; even if it is the key to getting what we want.

If a prospect has remodeled before, was it a pleasant or unpleasant experience? If they claim that everything went well, ask why they're not using the same company again. If the experience was awful, find out what went wrong so that you can explain how you'll make sure the same things don't happen this time. This could be an important selling point

The last several months have been a chaotic time economically. Chaos can bring with it new understanding and awareness, though. It has been a time to weigh decisions about money more deeply. We have all been directly impacted on some level by the current economic situation whether it is from increased prices at the grocery store, a drop in our 401Ks or having to make different choices about what we purchase and when.


No matter how we look at it, the current economic climate has raised our consciousness about money, how we spend it and our relationship with it. Some of us are tightening our belts while others are jumping in on the bargains to be had in real estate and the stock market. An optimist will see the current “crisis” as an opportunity; a pessimist will see it as a bleak and dreary time.


If I said that there is an abundance of all we need right now, many people would probably think I was living in a different country. However, there really is an abundance of all we need; it’s a universal truth. It is just a matter of changing perspectives. Generally, we tend to view abundance and prosperity in terms of quantity not quality. We have been conditioned to believe that the more we have or own the more abundant and prosperous we are.


Prosperity and abundance are not about having more money or things. Prosperity and abundance are a way of being, a consciousness and a connection to the wholeness of creation. We all have the potential for prosperity and abundance in our lives; it is the natural order.


When we think in terms of quantity—more of something—it can set us up to come from a place of lack, a belief that we don’t have enough. When we feel that we don’t have enough, we will cling to whatever it is we think we don’t have enough of because it gives us a sense of security. However, the act of clinging creates a false sense of security and works to block the natural flow. The only way out of lack thinking is to let go of old ideas that no longer serve us, let go of clinging.

Friday, November 6, 2009

How to Save Money on Food!

Thinking of cutting down your expenses on food? Then you should read the
following tips. They will surely help you on reducing your food expenses. They are by no means comprehensive but they will be very useful.

For coffee drinkers

It is a good idea to re-use the grounded coffee once. Using coffee grounds two times or more will not greatly affect the taste of the coffee. It is highly encouraged to do this using a filter that is permanent and avoid the paper variety. Keep the grounds refrigerated until using it the following day.

For bread lovers

Grocery stores sell bread that was made the day before at a much lower price. There is nothing wrong with eating bread that was made the day before since it still is good to eat. If you have a lot of space in your refrigerator, store a lot for bigger savings. If you will eat the bread, you can defrost it using your microwave oven. Re-heat it every 30 seconds to prevent the edges of the bread from getting too hard.

When buying from the grocery

Before going to the grocery, you should have already made a list of all the things that you really need. Prioritize basic goods and avoid buying things that you do not really need. Observe the prices indicated on the displays. Remember, branded products cost considerably more than store brands. It is also a good idea to keep the receipt of your previous trip to the grocery and make it as a basis for your purchases on your next trip. To have higher savings, buy more of the product. You can always store it in your refrigerator or in the house to minimize your trips to the grocery store.

When eating outside

If you are going to eat in a pricey restaurant, the best time for you to go there would be during lunch. Food during lunch usually costs less and this will be to your advantage. When staying at the hotel on your trips, it is a good idea to check if they also include breakfast in your total room charge. You should also find out where the locals eat. Chances are, they will eat where the food is great and the price is even better. When going around, carry with you some snacks. A chocolate bar, chips, and cookies will go a long way while strolling around.

Eating cheaply does not necessarily mean eating bad food. Look around and you will be suprised at the options you can choose from. Take time and consider your choices so that you will not only eat a lot but save some money also.

Save Time and Money and Gain Time for yourself

Some Tips to Save Time and Money and Gain Time for yourself

Recently there was a TV commercial about a mom and dad ready to leave the house on a cold wintry day to go out and shop for a new used car. Their young son with a laptop computer in hand came running out from the living room and intercepted his parents before they could reach the front door. He reminded them that they didn't have to go out and drive around looking at a lot of cars at different dealerships when they could do it in the warmth and comfort of their own home on the computer.
We all lead very busy lives these days. Time is a very precious commodity for most of us. There never seems to be enough hours in a day, days in a week to get things done. Whether it is work, play or doing household chores, or whatever is on our list of things to do. If something isn't completed one day, then it gets shoved off on tomorrow's list of things to do. As new issues arise, more projects are created, our lives becomes a lost world overwhelmed by uncompleted tasks.
I think the TV commercial makes a good point about how we choose to accomplish the daily tasks that are on our to-do lists. If we stop and think about different ways we can get things accomplished, then maybe we can make better use of our time. So their son really did offer his parents a choice in their task of looking for a new used car. Granted that this may have been their own "free" time together to go look for a car; my guess would be that it would have been a very miserable and frustrating experience for them with the weather being what it was. Everyone knows that car shopping is a pain in the rear seat in itself, and it takes up a lot of your precious time....even if you find 'the right car'. Then as the host of "Deal Or No Deal" might have to pop the question: "Let's see what kind of deal you got?"
So time is money. Your time is precious. How much time did you spend the last time you went out shopping for a car...new or used? How much do you get paid per hour at work? Did you ever calculate the value of your time when it comes to doing chores or completing your to-do lists? Your time has a value. But finding the best buys with the hottest saving is the second valuable part of the equation.
Here's the basic general problem for most of us: we do things in a rush without much planning for the sake of time....to save our precious time. So whatever salary-dollar amount-we attach to our valued time; we end up significantly reducing it by making BAD DEALS.
So first one needs to set out with a plan. Seek out information for the best -buys shopping locally. I mean window shop locally for the best-buys on the web first. There are best buys from California to Florida on the web. For example some folks consider shopping for clothes a hobby, and they don't mind spending their precious time that way. On the web there is plenty of information on top-quality designer kidswear. These best-buys with the hottest savings of popular-styles kidswear can be conveniently found on the web for all ages, from infant to teenager. There are a number of websites where the prices are half-off compared to your local retail stores.
This is a great deal if you have twins or triplets, or a growing family with children that can pass these designer quality kids clothing that lasts from one child to the next, and still save lots of money. So here, you can save time and money with this one little action-plan. It's easy... you just click here for family kidswear bargains on your computer for all your best-buy-bargains, and Save, Save, Save.
Think about how much you just SAVED in both time and money:
&bull Half-off prices...saving over local retail prices
&bull no driving around looking for a parking space
&bull no long lines at the check out counter
&bull no weather to worry about
Think about your young son or daughter coming to you, and congratulating you shopping fast and buying smart with the best-buys with the coolest savings on their new popular-style top-quality designer kidswear.
This is just one example you can use to save time and money for your convenience. So you may not need to shop for a car, but most families need to buy clothes for their kids. So next time, sit down at your computer, and go to Google, Yahoo, or Altavista. Type in any of the following: "designer kidswear at half-off prices", "half off infant wear", "top-quality kidswear ", "bargain prices for family kidswear". You will truly be surprised that you can save time and money with everyday-shopping right from the comfort and convenience of your own home. And you made a GREAT DEAL! Can you believe it? You gained some time for yourself!