Reasons Not To Buy An Extended Warranty

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Hands up if you have ever been offered, by a sales assistant, the opportunity to extend the warranty of a big ticket item that you are just about to purchase.

I am sure this has happened to you.  Did you take them up on their kind offer or did you knowingly refuse?

There are more reasons than not, why you should refuse such offers.

Do you know why you should not buy an extended warranty?

Incredible Health Benefits of Wheatgrass

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Wheatgrass is not a commonly understood ingredient. In fact, most people have probably only ever seen it on display in juice bars and if offered a taste, you soon believe this this green liquid is a bitter horrible drink never to be looked at again.

However let me educate you on not only the health benefits of wheatgrass, but the variety of ways it can be grown (so easily) and used.

How to get rid of the appearance of oily skin

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If you suffer with oily skin you will understand just how frustrating it can be, particularly if you wear makeup.  There are however some very effective ways to not only help to get rid of the appearance of oily skin, but also help with the maintenance of it and in many cases, these tips will help to reduce it all together.

How to use Chia Seeds - 50 Ways

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Chia seeds are incredible.

There is no denying that.  If you have never heard of Chia seeds or seen them before, they are tiny white or black seeds that have more antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients than some of the more common super foods we know.

Whatever happened to Scratch and Sniff Stickers?

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Do you remember scratch and sniff stickers?

Those incredible stickers that you probably received at school from your teacher for being super good, that smelt like anything and everything.

Fear of Flying and Fear of Turbulence

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The panic sets in.

You are stuck on an aeroplane 30,000 feet above sea level.

You cannot escape. Now what?

Why are manhole covers round?

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Do you know why manhole covers are round?

Have you even ever considered such a question? Most people don't walk with their eyes glued to the ground (unless you are snooping for money) so you probably have not even thought about this.  But they are.

Sure there are some manhole covers which are squares but there is actually a very good reason as to why round is the chosen shape.

Let's investigate just why manhole covers are round.

Facebook 'Expecting A Baby' Timeline Event

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We all know the saying that goes something like this..

"First comes love then comes marriage then comes a baby in a baby carriage..."

Facebook has just announced a new category to be added to their 'Life Events' on timeline.  

Life events on Facebook, are easy way to announce and record significant moments in your life such as getting married, buying a house, or traveling to new places. 

If you choose to, you can now share that you are expecting a baby with your friends on Facebook.

How likely are you to use this new feature? 

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Astrid Lindgren - Remembering the Pippi Longstocking Doll, Book and Movie

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Did you grow up with Pippi Longstocking?

If you did this is your chance to re-live her memories, the books and the incredible movies.

If you have never heard of Pippi Longstocking before, let me introduce her to you.

Perimeter Shopping: How to navigate a supermarket and grocery store

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Next time you head to your local supermarket or grocery store, take a moment to consider its layout.

Have you ever heard of perimeter shopping?

Get more fans with Facebook Like Ladders

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With the growing number of people turning to social media to build a home based business, it is no wonder that the likes of Facebook like ladders or Facebook tagging sessions are so popular.

The theory goes that the more likes (or fans) one has on their business page on Facebook the more business you will generate and the more money to be made.

Become a DIY Expert with Pinterest

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Pinterest is a wonderful online virtual pinboard, just ready and waiting for you to get creative.

Pinterest has finally replaced its invite-only model with open registration this means users can sign up for an account without having to wait for an invite.

Facebook Hoax - Facebook Profile Viewer - How to Remove It

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Unfortunately, despite the strict controls of Facebook, we are still faced with many rogue applications that are purely designed to access our personal and private information. With the click of a button scammers can cleverly weave their way into our lives.  Facebook Profile Viewer is the latest application designed to do just that.

20 Creative Uses For QR Codes

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If you have fallen for QR Codes and want to use the in your business there are almost an endless number of ways you can. Each day we are seeing those with super creative minds coming up with new solutions.

Because they are free to generate, it means that almost anyone with a computer (or even a smartphone) and a little confidence can make them.  Once that is done, the sky is the limit on what you can do with them.

What are QR Codes and How do they work?

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Have you ever seen those black square barcode-looking things and wondered what they were? Well they are QR Codes, or Quick Response Codes.

Why so named? Well they are designed for a quick interaction between a business and a new or potential consumer and can offer users with smartphones (and other devices) a gateway into a whole new world.

Find It Games - Scavenger Hunt Hidden Object Games

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Sometimes finding a way to entertain kids (even big kids) is tough.  Have you heard about Find It Games?  They are the ultimate in scavenger hunt, hidden object games that you can hold in the palm of your hand.  Twist it, shake it, turn it.

Save For Later - New Facebook Function

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Have you heard about the new 'Save For Later' function available to you on Facebook?

This is definitely one of the good ones.

9 Ways To Avoid Fake Items On eBay

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There is nothing worse than seeing something you love on eBay, bidding, being the successful winner and then finding out all too late that it is a replica, a fake or a counterfeit item.  Not only do you feel a damn fool, but you feel cheated and you have potentially lost your money.  If it was a 'designer' item then chances are you have lost a lot of money.

How To Be An eBay Trading Assistant

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Did you know that you can apply to become a trading assistant on eBay?  Once you meet some specific criteria, eBay will approve you to work on behalf of others and sell items on eBay.

I have worked as an eBay trading assistant for almost 8 years.  Not only is this a fantastic way to make money, as you earn money via commission

Blogpinner - A Virtual Pinboard for Blog Posts

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If you have a blog, or love reading blogs and love sharing wonderful blog posts, you will be very happy to have stumbled upon Blogpinner.  A virtual pinboard for blog posts.

Top 10 Influential and Inspiring Cookbooks

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Whether you spend every spare moment in the kitchen cooking up a storm or are a seasonal creator of  bits and pieces, there is no doubt that one cookbook has the most marks, stains and much loved food spillage on it.  

At what point does bread become toast?

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You may not have ever thought about this but do you know the precise point when a piece of bread becomes toast?

When does a humble slice of yummy fresh bread actually transform into toast?  Is it when ever the toaster is finished its process, does it depend on the colour, does it depend on personal preference or is there a science behind this. You will be amazed to know that there

Health Benefits of Cinnamon

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For many, cinnamon is as common on their kitchen table as salt and pepper, however for others it is purely used in the creation of tasty meals.

Regardless of your preference, the incredible health benefits that cinnamon can provide should at least allow you to enjoy it all the more.

Babushka Dolls - Russian Nesting Dolls

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How adorable are Babushka Dolls.

What once was just a set of incredibly decorated Russian Nesting Dolls, hand crafted and painted, is now the theme to some amazing 'inventions'.

Did you know that the Babushka Doll can now be purchased as cooking utensils? A lip gloss? Even a glass carafe?

How to remove red wine stains from your teeth and mouth

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How embarrassing is it when you have had a few glasses of red wine and find yourself with a lovely red stained mouth, red teeth and red tongue and all you want to do is cover up.

Do you know that there is a simple and easy way to address this? And I don't mean by stopping yourself from drinking red wine.

Left Handed Products and Amazing Left Handed Facts

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"Calling all left handed men, women and children!"

It's about time we all stood up and realised the amazing facts about being left handed, plus being aware of the incredible inventions that have appeared overtime to suit us.

Not that we need help or anything, but if you think about it, we do live in a right-handed world.

Apple iPhone 5 is not compatible with standard accessories

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Were you aware that the new to be released iPhone 5 from Apple is strongly rumoured to have a much smaller connection dock, using a 19-pin socket instead of a 30-pin socket?

Were you aware that if you do decide to buy a new Apple iPhone 5 that none, and I repeat none, of your existing Apple chargers, phone covers, adapters or accessories will be compatible.

What does placenta taste like?

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The placenta, often referred to as the tree of life, is an incredible life-giving organ that provides key nutrients to your baby whilst in the womb.

After the baby is delivered, so too is the placenta.

Whilst many probably never give a second thought to it, others save it to eat.

Yes, placentophagy, or the practice of placentophagia, refers to eating placenta and it is very real.

10 Tips - eBay Business Success

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If you currently use eBay to sell your products, or are looking for a way to make some extra money from home, expand your business audience or just fine tune your skills, here are my top 10 tips for eBay business success.

How to store wine the proper way

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If you are a lover of a good bottle of wine, knowing how to store your bottles is critical to ensuring that they remain in tip top condition. Whilst many of us buy a bottle or two for an occasion and rarely have them on our homes in bulk, there are some who not only like to store them, but buy expensive bottles.

Naturally permeate free milk

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Were you aware that milk contains permeates?  Permeates are fillers, or watery by-products that are added into milk.  This means that the milk you are drinking is not pure milk but a combination of milk and other ingredients which are not required to be added to the packaging.

Clipix: An alternative to Pinterest with more

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If you are not a 30 something year old female who loves pretty things you probably are not into Pinterest.

Sure you may be caught up in the greatest social media love affair to hit town but maybe it really is not for you.

If you feel like this describes you, or you are purely looking for another way to organise your life, then Clipix is for you.

Why does Yum Cha have 3 pieces per serve?

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Why does yum cha come in threes? Have you ever wondered this yourself? 

It only dawned on me one day when my husband and I were out for a lovely yum cha lunch; just the two of us - long before the days of children.

We were loving the trolley service, loving the variety and loving every mouthful until a strange event occurred.  The waitress slowly approached our table, as she had many times during the lunch service, and our eyes latched onto a lovely dish of steamed dumplings.

Mondayitis is real

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Hands up who dreads Monday mornings? Boy I sure do. Research not only confirms it is not a myth, but a real phenomenon, but also suggests some ways to cure it.

Yard Sales: Buy and Resell Online to Make Money

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How exciting is it when you go to a yard sale and spot a collectable item or something you have been looking for, for ages.  How much more of a thrill is it when you can find items that you just know are big sellers online and you know that you can buy it for pennies and resell it for dollars.

Many successful work at home stories are just like this.

10 Items Never To Buy From A Yard Sale

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Going to yard sales, sniffing out bargains, is lots of fun.  There is always excitement as to what you will find, and what small change you can offer for your new-found treasures.

If you take a step back for a moment however you will realise that not everything you see at a sale is something that should be purchased.

How to have a Successful Yard Sale

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Almost everyone either has one, or knows someone who has one.  A yard sale that is. Or a garage sale. They are truly wonderful ways to de-clutter your some and as a bonus usually walk away with enough money to go out and splurge on something you really need.

Whilst there is not set rules to having one, and generally it is not rocket science, however there are

Free Word Cloud Generator Tools Online

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Have you ever seen these on the internet but never quite sure what they were? They are word clouds, or tag clouds. Not only do they look really great and clever, but the best part is that you too can generate them for free.

I spent some time looking into the large number of online tools available.  Some are pretty clunky to use, some do not have enough flexibility or functionality and others purely just do not work like they say they do.  However the ones that do work are incredible.

I have gathered what I believe are the 8 best FREE and Simple to use Word Cloud generators online. Take a look and try them out for yourself.  The options are almost endless and let your imagination run wild.

Please pass me a (burnt) biscuit

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When I was young, my mum liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then. It was fun. I remember one night in particular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at work.  On that evening so long ago, my mum placed a plate of eggs, sausage, and extremely burnt biscuits in front of my dad.  I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed!  Yet all my dad did was reach for his biscuit, smile at my mum and ask me how my day was at school.
 
I don't remember what I told him that night, but I do remember hearing my mum apologize to my dad for burning the biscuits, I'll never forget what he said:  "Honey, I love burnt biscuits."

Later that night, I went to kiss my dad good night and I asked him if he really liked his biscuits.  

It's The Simple Things In Life

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Join me in creating the largest list of moments, feelings, objects, experiences and events which make us appreciate 'The Simple Things In Life'.

I have made a list called "It's The Simple Things In Life" which will continue to grow and change overtime. The best part is that it is interactive. This means that you can add your special moments to the list too.

Misspelled eBay Items and How To Find Them

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Did you know that there are thousands of items on eBay with spelling errors?

Did you know that misspelled items on eBay do not show up in regular searches and therefore are a potential hidden goldmine?

What is Twitterich and how does it work?

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Twitterich. Being twitter-rich with one million followers. Imagine that.

Twitter is one of the many popular social media platforms that can be a little tricky to work out, and at times even trickier to get people to follow you.

If you are trying to use Twitter to promote your brand, your product, your website or your blog, having a large following is definitely a bonus.

Words of Wisdom: Life Is All About Ass

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Old Fashioned Letter Writing: Do People Write Letters Anymore?

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Do people write letters anymore?

These days, in our world of technology, it is so much quicker to send someone an SMS, email them, and communicate in the blink of an eye. And no matter what side of the world we live, we can chat in an instant.  What a wonderful invention technology is.

But what happened to old fashioned letter writing? You know, the pen and paper variety. 

The art of letter writing is fading.  Our children are missing out on such a wonderful legacy.

Ozsale Online Shopping Free to Join

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Have you heard about Ozsale? If you love shopping and want to enjoy savings of up to 80% on ladies, men’s and children’s fashion and accessories as well as beauty and homeware brands then you need to read more.

Ozsale is a members only online shopping club.  Best of all it is free to join.  But how does it work?

When do babies eyes change color?

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When do babies eyes change color?

When a baby is born, their tiny little miracle bodies continue to develop at an incredible rate.

The pigment that determines their ultimate skin, hair and eye color is also still developing also, therefore the way they look at birth can be very different to how they they will appear in the months ahead.

Perfect or Perfectly Imperfect?

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Have you ever been asked "How do you manage to do it all?" I have. And for a moment I feel like superwoman.

Then I stop to realise that behind the curtain of my life I am far from it. I am far from perfect. In fact I am perfectly imperfect.