Archive for May, 2009
Alessi: Only What Makes You Smile
Saturday, May 30th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
After a recent major life change, a friend of mine told me "Only keep things that make you smile." What I have now is a couple of my very ... Read more..One More Day to Save These Dogs
Thursday, May 28th, 2009 Posted in adoptable, heard county animal control | 2 Comments »
These sweet dogs deserve a second chance. Unfortunately their last day of life at Heard County Animal Control is tomorrow, Friday. Three souls were lost last Friday, please make sure ... Read more..Seed Some Leads with Seeded Cards
Thursday, May 28th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
Many for profit businesses use promotional items as giveaways at events, or even sell them on their website. They service two purposes. Sure, there is a little bit ... Read more..Chocolatey Goodness for Fundraising or Your Stomach
Thursday, May 28th, 2009 Posted in around the house, fundraising ideas, running a charity | 1 Comment »
In high school, I transferred to a very small school where we had a variety of fundraisers to meet the goal of new uniforms or a class educational trip. ... Read more..Make The Dream of a Vehicle a Reality
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 Posted in running a charity | 2 Comments »
I have been a part of several animal charity groups, and more than one had contemplated either purchasing a transport vehicle or accepting a donation of one. In the ... Read more..Night Vision to Rescue Those with Night Vision
Monday, May 25th, 2009 Posted in wildlife rescue | No Comments »
I include a few things in my kit when it comes to wildlife rescue. 1) A small dog crate is the first item. This is the hard sided variety. 2) A ... Read more..Health Care: An Industry that is Hiring
Friday, May 22nd, 2009 Posted in education | 1 Comment »
Many of my readers are feeling the crunch these days of automotive layoffs. The single biggest industry that is continuing to hire and grow by leaps and bounds is ... Read more..Turn Around: The “Bad Guy” Is Us
Thursday, May 21st, 2009 Posted in articles | No Comments »
This article that I wrote in March 08 is being reprinted here by reader request. (At left, Gabriel, happy cattle dog mix who was surrendered to the shelter because his human ... Read more..Add the Finishing Touch: Jars in Bulk
Thursday, May 21st, 2009 Posted in around the house | No Comments »
I was just thinking about other housewarming gifts you can make yourself for someone who loves the outdoors or pets. Yesterday, I was at the card store and was ... Read more..Some Housewarming Gifts Warm the Heart
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009 Posted in around the house | 1 Comment »
A friend of mine recently moved after a pretty traumatic life change. I wanted to get her some unique housewarming gifts , as she truly is starting over with just ... Read more..Spring Auction: A Success!
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009 Posted in saving shelter pets | No Comments »
The Saving Shelter Pets Spring Auction closed on May 18th. It was a rousing success for all those involved. 84 donated items were on the auction block. ... Read more..Economy Rockin’? Jersey is a Knockin’
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009 Posted in Now Hiring! | No Comments »
There are many families here affected by lay offs and cut backs in the auto industry. Despite naysayers saying it is the "next Great Depression" or the end of the ... Read more..Smile. You’re On Hidden Camera
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009 Posted in around the house | 1 Comment »
A few years back the word "Nannycam" entered the vernacular, when many parents chose to place hidden cameras around the home to monitor their child care providers. While it seems ... Read more..