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The Blog of Jake and Renee!

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KeyPointClaims.com

There are probably many, many people who have been injured in accidents who haven't gotten the compensation that they deserve, don't you think?! I was recently thinking about this as I came across a great website while browsing the web. Keypointclaims.com is the site and they have services to help those who have been injured in accidents get the compensation that they deserve. It's a personal injury compensation service. In checking out their site, I was really impressed with how user friendly and easy to navigate it was. It offers a wealth of information on the services they provide, as well as ways of contacting them. I once had to file an Accident Compensation claim and it wasn't a very easy process. I wish I would have known about this site at that time because it would have made life a whole lot easier! I'd like to share this information with others who are in the same situation I was, and who have a need for great services like Keypointclaims.com has to offer. If you'd like to learn more, I strongly suggest you head over to their site today. I was very impressed with all the information they have there, as well as with the services they offer and I think you will be as well. So what are you waiting for, head over there today.


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On 2/28/2008
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What to have...

Hmmm...what to have for supper. I'm not much of a cook, but lately I have been really craving one of two things...enchiladas or homemade tacos. Both recipes take a while to make, but they just sound so good!! Don't you think?!? It's usually something that I would wait to have until a weekend when there was more time to make it. However, it sounds like something that would be really good to have for supper tonight. Hmm...what will it be?!? I think tacos.


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Business Mortgages

Mortgages are something that I didn't know much about until my sister and her husband bought a house last year. They filled me in on all of the details, because it is something that I'm going to be facing before we know it! I have even learned about business mortgages more and more with the company I am currently employed with. With this new found interest I have with mortgages, I learned more about and a great website, Businessmortgages.co.uk, that I wanted to share with everyone. They are a Commercial Mortgages UK service that helps business find great quotes on property that they can buy. It's nice to have people who will work with you to find the very best deals. In looking at their site I was quite impressed with how user friendly and easy to navigate it was! You simply put in your information and then with the click of a button, get your quote! There's also a lot of helpful information available as well, including a mortgage calculator. If you're interested in learning more about business mortgages and how this company can help you get the best quote around...head over to their site today! I was very impressed with all they had to offer, and I think you will be too!!


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Bad Weather

The weather isn't too nice out there tonight. When I went to work this morning it wasn't bad at all...but leaving work....it was like a blizzard. The snow is falling quite heavily, making it very hard to see very far in front of you while driving. Since it's getting dark out besides, that makes it worse! Nights like this make me wish for Spring even more!! Hopefully it's coming soon...I don't like this winter weather at all!!


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Make Money Blogging

I've been blogging for quite some time, and making a descent income on the side at the same time! It's something I figured out a couple of years ago, and boy is it worth it. For the little time that I put in to it, I get to blog about things that I love and share it with others...while making great money at the same time!!! I came across a company that I've been blogging for recently, bloggerwave. They make it easy to blog about the things that interest you while making some extra money on the side! Who wouldn't love to make some extra money, right!? I know I do. I can't help but share this company with all of you so that you can have the chance to check them out and start blogging for them as well!! They are a company wanting to be the biggest advertising media on blogs in Europe! What's great about this is that the bigger they become, the more opportunities there will be to make money. So what are you waiting for?! Check them out and join today! Start making extra money with your blog.


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New Job?!

Tomorrow is the big day! I have a pretty intense day full of interviewing and touring for a job that I'm looking into. It's basically like the job that I have now, except it requires a little more responsibility! I really enjoy working for John Deere, I'm sure anyone else who does would agree. They're a wonderful company and everything I do there is right up my alley. It's all stuff that I enjoy doing. I'm so glad I went into what I did.


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Online Education

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How many have considered going back to school to further their education? I know I have, but it would be rather difficult since I am in a full time position right now with the company that I work for. That's when it's good to consider an online education through a great school like Capella University. This is a fully accredited online university that's known for the variety in degrees they offer. One of the faculty members there, Dr. James L Greenstone, wrote a book... The Elements of Disaster Psychology: Managing Psychosocial Trauma-An Integrated APproach to Force Protection and Acute Care. It became available this month, and is a great resource for day to day disaster response and crisis intervention. This all sounded very interesting to me, so I wanted to share it with all of you as well. You can learn more about Capella, getting an online psychology degree, and this book by visiting their website today!


By Jake
On 2/27/2008
At 3:49 PM
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So Big

My sister sent me some updated pictures of Kaelyn today! She has gotten so big! I can't believe how much she has changed in just a couple of months. She's smiling so much more, grabbing at things, even trying to sit up some! She's such a sweetie....I can't wait to see her in a couple of weeks. I was just telling my mom how much I missed her and my nephew. Hopefully I will get the chance to get down to Texas and see them as well soon.


By Jake
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Debt

Debt is something that every body deals with these days. It's not out of the ordinary, or necessarily bad, as long as you know how to handle it. After going to college, I definitely know what debt is like. Thankfully I was brought up to know how to handle it, but not everyone does. Many people who are in debt continue to get in debt and some even face bankruptcy. That's when they turn to debt management services which are great at helping people avoid bankruptcy and get back on the right track. For me it would be very easy to continue to get further in debt if I hadn't make it a point to only borrow as much money as I knew I"d be able to afford to pay back after college was over. I also made sure that the repayment plan lined up with the money I make so that I'm sure to make every payment on time, sometimes even early. Having debt isn't bad, it's how you handle your debt that's the important part. I'm glad that there are people out there to help when debt becomes overwhelming to one's life. Debt and bankruptcy are both things you hear of a lot these days, so having services out there available to us is very important. You can visit this site that I recently came across to learn more about IVA and all things related to debt management.


By Jake
On 2/25/2008
At 7:57 PM
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Enjoying my job!

I'm sure loving my new job so far!! It's great having the opportunity to move up within a company that I absolutely love working for!! I'm glad that I had this opportunity, and could see myself working here for a long time!! I'm sure there will be things to learn at times, but having a job you love....the learning stuff doesn't make a difference. Everything is great when you enjoy going to work every day!


By Jake
On 2/24/2008
At 11:16 AM
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Moving

When I get married someday, I'd love to move to a state like Alabama. I think it would be great to live somewhere in the south where it's warm much of the year. I've been so interested in this that I've actually been looking for Alabama land for sale. I'm interested in building a home if we move there, so the price of land and location is important to me. I'm not moving any time soon, but it's still fun to look! Hopefully someday I will be able to afford to build the home of my dreams.


By Jake
On 2/23/2008
At 8:06 PM
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Projects

I was talking with my sister recently and it sounds like they are doing a lot of different things to their house recently. They are putting up a wall, painting, getting new carpet, and they would really like to get new light fixtures for their hallway. I am really looking forward to visiting them again to see all of these changes...I'm sure it all looks really nice!! It's nice that they can do some of those things and update their house some.


By Jake
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Regency

I graduated with a lot of people who were interested in going to cosmetology school. Living in the midwest, one of the beauty schools that many of these people considered was Regency. The reason being is that they have been around for over 50 years and known for their great school. They actually have 30 campuses across the US, which gives people the option of where they want to study. From what I've been told by others, they have a very unique way of teaching there that gives the students a hands on approach to everything they will need to know in the real world. Speaking of the real world, they also help you with placements which is great when you're looking for a job. If you're interested in learning more about them, take a look at their site today.


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Motels

I was at a motel not that long ago and I noticed a bath lift in the bathroom. This room was really neat...not only because of that, but there was a really nice desk in the room as well as some great furniture too. It was a business trip that I took for work, so it was a really nice room. I was really impressed and would definitely stay in a place like that again.


By Jake
On 2/22/2008
At 10:55 PM
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Such a nice computer

I sure am loving my new Mac computer! I used to have a Gateway, but I definitely couldn't go back to that after having a Mac. There is just so much you can do with a Mac. They are a bit spendy, especially this new one I got, but if you spend a lot of time on the computer like I do...it is perfect! My girlfriend was using it last night and she really likes it too. It's so nice!! The commercial really does not do it justice!


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Trip to Texas

I recently saw pictures of my little nephew who lives in Texas. I haven't seen him since Christmas, so as you can imagine he has grown so much! He looks so big. They had him sitting up against the arm of a chair in their apartment and he looked like such a big boy. I can't believe how quickly these babies are growing. Now that I have this new job, I really need to try to make it down there to visit them. I'd love to see them all again.


By Jake
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Credit Card Options

I remember when I was in college it was beyond easy to get a credit card if I wanted. It seemed that every day a new offer would come in the mail. Thank goodness I was smart enough not to take any of these offers, as they are never what they seem to be. When it comes to credit cards, it's important to remember to take your time and look for one that's right for you. I found creditcardsearchengine.com to be useful in finding the right credit card. They allow you to compare credit cards and then apply for the ones that you are interested in. Whether you're looking for something with low interest,Sports Credit Card Offers, or reward incentives, this is the place for you. Take a look at their site to learn more and see what you think!


By Jake
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Photo Editing Software

I was talking with my sister last night. She got a new laptop because her other one crashed. She really likes it a lot, but it doesn't have the photo editing software that she loves. She takes lots of pictures of her daughter and really wants a good program that will allow her to crop pictures, take out red eye, etc. I was giving her some input as to the free programs available online, so I'm not sure what she was going to go with, but hopefully she found something that she likes.


By Jake
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Visiting Family

I was just thinking last night that it's been quite a long time since I was back home to visit my family. I think it's been since Christmas maybe?!? Wow. The time sure has flown by. I can't believe it's been that long. Between work and everything else I hardly get a chance to even think about having time to go back. I really need to make time though, I'd like to see everyone again. My sister, her husband their daughter live up that way too...so I could visit them as well. I may have to do that very soon!


By Jake
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Vacation

This time of year it seems that everyone is taking vacations. And not any old vacation either...many people choose to go somewhere warm since it's so cold here in the midwest. I'm thinking I would like to go on a vacation as well, and was actually looking into the Karisma Hotels. They are located on the Mexican Riviera Maya and offer a new gourmet-inclusive concept which is great for anyone who loves food! Reading about them I found out that they're known for their outstanding service, great accommodations and what's best is everything is included in one price. I think I could really enjoy a vacation like this and am going to look into it further to see if this Mexico Vacation is for me.


By Jake
On 2/21/2008
At 1:07 PM
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Teething Baby

I was talking with my sister the other day and she told me that they think Kaelyn is teething already. She's nearly 4 months old now and is showing all the signs of getting her bottom two teeth in. They even can see them just under the gums. I guess she's been doing pretty well...just sucking on her fingers a lot, drooling, etc. Sometimes I guess babies can get pretty fussy, but she's been so good. That doesn't surprise me though, she's a really good baby.


By Jake
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New Mac

I got the new MacBook Air in the mail the other day...and boy is it cool! I thought the Mac that I had before was small...but this is tiny. The commercial that you see on television simply doesn't do it justice. It's smaller and just nicer than even the commercial conveys. I am still getting used to it, but really like it a lot. It's great for work and personal use!! I am anxious to show my family...I really think they will like it as well.


By Jake
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Planning a Wedding

I haven't planned a wedding yet, but I was around when my sister was planning her wedding a few years back and let me tell you....it was a stressful time full of all kinds of details!! I'm sure others that have planned weddings know what I'm talking about. That's why I wanted to share a website with people who are planning weddings right now. The Wedding Channel has a great site for those who need a little help when it comes to planning tools, vendor lists, registry info and more!! I for one am definitely going to take advantage of this site when I get married some day. Check it out and see if it's something you'd be interested in using as well.


By Jake
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What's for lunch...

I am really hungry all of a sudden, so I think I'm going to find something for lunch. It's my lunch break, which means I don't have much time. They go by so quickly...too quickly for that matter! I don't know if I should grab something to eat, or if I should find something in my cupboards. My girlfriend made me a really yummy supper not that long ago...that would really be good I think. Maybe leftovers are the way to go today? Sounds good to me...


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Magic Loans

I recently came across a site, Magic Loans. Being someone who has had his share of loans and possibly looking at a mortgage in the future as well...it was a site of deep interest to me. As I read the useful news stories that they had available on there, one in particular caught my attention. It was titled, Nest Improves Pump Pension into Home. Basically what this was about was how 20 percent of people in their 60's spend their retirement in doing home improvements. Whether it's new kitchen, bathroom or something else...people seem to be spending their money like this more and more as they reach retirement age. Although this is not something that I would consider doing with my retirement, they are in luck as they do have access to money. People who own their homes are thought to have access to money this year, because there are secured loans that they could get quite easily. This is a good thing at least. There are many reasons why people at all ages may need some extra money, and Secured Loan are an excellent choice. If you'd like to read more interesting stories like this and learn more about Magic Loans, i strongly urge you to check out their site today!!


By Jake
On 2/20/2008
At 4:00 PM
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Excited

I'm pretty excited, because I recently talked with my sister and she told me that she, her husband and my little niece would like to come down and visit me sometime next month. It's been a while since I've seen them, and I keep hearing how much Kaelyn has grown! I'm really looking forward to it. Hopefully the weather will permit and allow them to head this way very soon. Kaelyn, being only 4 months old, has never been down my way before...so it will be fun having her around too.


By Jake
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Workshops

Anyone who knows me, knows that I have many fun hobbies that I like to do. Most of them involve working with hands. I just love tools....and working on cars, building things with wood...the list goes on. As you can tell, much of what I like to do in spare time can not be done in the house. Recently I came across a great site, http://www.lidget.co.uk/ that sells Garages, which really got me thinking. I am going to be looking around for houses of my own sometime in the near future and I want to make sure that I have what I need to be able to do the hobbies I love, like working on my cars and building things. To do this I definitely am going to need a garage or buildings that are big enough for what I do. I am going to make it a point to look for the property that has space for one of these buildings and will not settle for less. In looking at this site more in depth, I definitely think I would go for one of the workshops that they have available. How about you? If you had the space, what kind of a garage would you want to get? I asked my dad this and he would love to have a garage to put his work car in. It seems all of us have uses for another garage or building on our property and this is the site that can help you make that happen.


By Jake
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Fast Week

I'm happy to say that so far this week has been going by very quickly! Last week was pretty slow, but it's already Wednesday of this week...can you believe it!! That means I only have two more days and then the weekend will be here again! I feel like we just got through the weekend, and now there's another one almost here already. I love it when my weeks are like this. It makes my job much more enjoyable when it goes by quickly and smoothly.


By Jake
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Miami Heat Tickets

My brother in law was just telling me how much he would enjoy going to a basketball game this year. I think he'd really like to get Miami Heat Tickets, but he'd be happy with pretty much anything. He's really into all kinds of sports and just thinks it would be fun to go. I've been looking around for him, and came across Premium Seats USA. They make it easy to find the tickets that you're looking for because they have such a huge selection!! They don't just offer sports tickets either! They have tickets to concerts, theater events and more. If you're like me and want to find tickets without the hassle, you should definitely check out this site today! You won't be sorry you did!


By Jake
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Satellite heading towards Earth

I've been hearing more and more about this US Spy Satellite that supposed to be falling to the earth within the next couple of weeks. It sounds like the government is doing all they can to make sure that there will not be any harm to anything or anyone. They're planning on trying to shoot it down with a missile I think. Many people are very curious as to where it may land, but I think it's kind of silly to get all worried about it...there's no telling. From past instances like this one, it probably will land in water.


By Jake
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Great Birthday Present

My girlfriend's birthday is coming up in just a couple of short weeks. She really likes fashion, especially fashion handbags. The thing is, she doesn't have very many, even though she'd love one to go with every outfit. I've been searching the web, and finally came across a site that has what I'm looking for, Online Boutique. They are a great site that offers handmade handbags from Italy!! Looking at them, they definitely have the style that she would adore! Exotic leathers and great accessories are perfect for her taste! I'm going to look into this site further to see if I can't find something that would be a great birthday present this year.


By Jake
On 2/18/2008
At 3:50 PM
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New Position

Well it's official...I finally got that promotion within the company that I work for that I've been waiting for. I'm SOOO happy about it. It's the job of my dreams, and I'm not even a year out of college yet. I feel very blessed to have such a wonderful position. They filled me in on all of the details of the job and I think it's going to be something that I really enjoy!! I'm looking forward to starting my new job very soon.


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New Job...New responsibilities

I recently got a new promotion within the company that I work for. With this promotion comes much more travel than I was doing before. They told me everything that would change because of this, and one thing they discussed was travel health insurance. They also discussed renting cars and getting a passport if I didn't have one. These are things that I wasn't very familiar with until just recently. It's nice to learn new things every day and get to experience new things with this new job!


By Jake
On 2/17/2008
At 2:07 PM
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College

I remember when I was in college I had to take a class about teaching students with special needs. I specifically had to do a report on cerebral palsy and cerebral palsy therapy. I didn't know much about the condition until I researched it, and boy did I learn a great deal. I guess I just got to thinking about this, as I now get ready to accept a promotion within the company I work for. College at the time seemed like a drag, but I've taken so much from it that will last me a lifetime!


By Jake
On 2/16/2008
At 10:44 PM
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Monex Deposit Company

Anyone interested in investing probably has heard of the Monex Deposit Company before. They are America's investment leader when it comes to investing in precious metals like gold bullion and silver. They are trusted by many people who have done business through them, and this is a reason why I am interested in looking into them for my own investment needs as well. You can purchase your metals and then have them delivered to you or a place of safe storage, like a bank perhaps. If you'd like to learn more about purchasing gold or silver, take a look at their site today. They have all the information you will need.


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Army of Two

There is no denying it, I am a big gamer. PS3 is my console of choice, and I always look forward to new games that have a strategic playing style. On March 4, they are releasing a game called Army of Two. "Delivering a groundbreaking strategic 3rd person co-op shooter unparalleled in the action genre, EA Montreal's Army of Two focuses on gameplay centered around TWO man missions, TWO man strategies, TWO man tactics and a TWO man advantage. Fight along side your team-mate to become the deadliest two-man military outfit a government can buy. The breakthrough gameplay in Army of Two, with a live or adaptive AI partner, enables you to take advantage of two-man strategies like customizable weapons, vehicles, and tactical shooting." This is according to EA Sports. Can't wait!


By Jake
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Need a Cash Advance?

Being in the real world, out of college and making sure that you have enough money to pay all of the bills and different emergency situations. It can be quite stressful, as I am starting to realize now that I am out of college and on my own!! That's why I'm glad that there is a Cash Advance site like the one I recently came across. Cashadvance-fast.com is great for people who are need of money quickly. Have you ever had a car repair that needed to get done immediately but didn't have the cash because it wasn't payday for another week? I know I've been in that situation, and that's where a payday loan can really help. The money is put right into your account so you have the money you need. For some companies it can be hard to get an advance if you don't have the greatest credit, but not here! They have deals for all kinds of credit situations. It seems in today's world that there are emergencies of some sort or another and having a site like this to help by offering payday loans is wonderful!! Head over there today and check it out! It's very user friendly and has all of the information you will need to get started. So what are you waiting for? Check it out today!


By Jake
On 2/09/2008
At 1:32 PM
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Yucky Weather

I was thinking about heading back home to see my sister and my niece, but the weather ended up not being very nice today. We're actually under a winter weather advisory with temps getting as low as 31 below zero with the windchill. It's not really the kind of weather that I want to be out and about in. Hopefully the weather will start to get better over the next couple of weeks so I can go back and see them soon!


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Finding a Bank

When I was in high school I opened a checking account in my home town at the bank where my parents did their banking. Now that I am on my own and living in a different city, I really need to find a bank that will tell me about the checking accounts and savings accounts that they offer so I can find something closer to home. It would be much easier to deposit money and withdraw it. I'm going to do some looking around this saturday and see if there isn't a bank for me.


By Jake
On 2/05/2008
At 2:53 PM
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Sllloooowww Week

Most weeks go by pretty quickly, but this week has been dragging! It's only Tuesday, and it feels like it should be Thursday. Yesterday I was really tired, and today I'm still tired! That doesn't help any. It makes the time go by even more slowly when I'm tired and just want to be home and sleeping. I'm definitely going to take it easy tonight again and just relax. I'm hoping that helps and maybe the rest of my week will go by more quickly?! I hope.


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Computer Security

If you're into computers as much as I am, then you'll be happy to know that Software Security Solutions is the best place to find Computer Security Software. With this resource, you can find a layered security solution that will help give you the very best security software out there. You'll have the best in anti-virus, anti-spyware, exploits, and firewalls. And best of all...you will be saving time and money because you're not out searching high and low for these different security solutions separately. Many customers have been very happy with this comprehensive approach, and I think you will be too. Check out their site today to learn more about ESET smart security!


By Jake
On 2/04/2008
At 3:23 PM
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Take a peek....

Take a peek at my sister's new blog! I have been helping her work on this blog for quite some time now and am very happy with the way it turned out. Like everything else...this took me a while because I always like my designs and work to be the very best! She liked it a lot too...which is good. If you're interested in reading a great "mom blog", this is for you! A Mom's Balancing Act is all about an everyday wife and mom who's learning day to day how to balance it all!


By Jake
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Working on my blog...

Have you ever been working on a blog and just can't get it to look the way you want?!? Grrr! I'm working on a new blog of mine, and no matter how hard I try...I just can't seem to get the layout the way I want it. It's taken me so long just to figure out a design that looks professional and presentable. Hopefully I can figure it out soon because I'm getting tired out trying to make a decision.


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New Bed

I am going to be in the market for a new bed sometime in the near future. I have a really old bed, and although it's ok...it's not as comfortable as I would like it to be. When I am ready to go out and seriously look for a new bed, I'm going to look into those adjustable beds. I think those would be perfect for me. From what I hear they are very comfortable and just nice because they can be adjusted to fit your desire of comfort.


By Jake
On 2/02/2008
At 8:38 PM
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