Karen’s Opinion

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Charter. All opinions are 100% mine.

There are a lot of schools that are facing budget issues because of the economy. It’s kind of a scary time, but technology is continuing to advance and our students are at risk of being left behind because their schools can’t afford to keep up. Especially if they want to go to college, they could be at a disadvantage in their classes because they have not been exposed to the technology they need to use. This is a problem that needs addressed. Luckily, Charter Communications is doing something to help by offering their contest, the laptop-a-day giveaway, which will provide technology for two lucky schools. Plus, you could personally be a winner, too. Starting August 16 and going through September 20, ordering any Charter service automatically gives you a chance to win and get up to $300 cash back, or you can register online with no purchase necessary. You should nominate your favorite school and like Charter on Facebook. Charter will announce the two winning schools on September 27. I hope whatever schools are awarded the prizes through this inspirational contest are well deserving schools with worthy students who know how lucky they are to receive such an awesome gift through an inspirational contest.

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

I have written reviews for many years for a wonderful company, IZEA. This company is known for their innovative attitude. They are the force behind Social Spark, the company that pays writers to review products and/or blog about various things in turn for payment. They also pay us for Tweeting out information. Their newest venture is a new mobile application called WeReward. All you have to do is Download the App to your iPhone. Then, by visiting businesses or carrying out simple tasks, you are offered the ability to get cash!

The following video shows how the process works:

The process is simple so check it out at WeReward.com and get started! If you are like my son, you use your iPhone all the time anyway so why not connect to a social network and make some extra cash? This venture is going to grow and hopefully, include more merchants as the word gets out. Get started on the ground floor and reap the benefits of WeReward. Watch your PayPal account grow as you do the things you routinely do in everyday life. Visit a business on the WeRewards list, claim your reward and earn some cash! What a concept!!!

I belong to a group called, Creative Bloggers. This group brought together crafters like me. We would visit each other’s websites to get to know each other and spread the word about each other’s websites and crafts. I received an email from the leader of our group that bore sad news. I went to Ning’s website where I found this information.

New plans and pricing announced! We’re focusing 100% on paying Ning Networks and will begin phasing out our free service in July. Get a sneak peek at upcoming plans.

I don’t understand how sites like this work so I can’t say I blame them or fault them. I just know how it effects me. Does anyone have a simple explanation of why Ning would need to only have paying networks? Please enlighten me.

Wow! I am honored that my sister, Lynne, who blogs at The Sewing Mom, bestowed this award on my blog.

With this honor comes the requirement of listing 10 things that make me happy!

1. The freedom I have to live a life full of joy.

2. peach roses

3. white twinkle lights on Christmas trees

4. a wonderful daughter in-law who totally gets my son

5. reading a good book

6. a new sewing machine

7. great girlfriends

8. 2 sweet dogs

9. a husband who spoils me

10. cheesecake

The things I listed are in no particular order when it comes to importance.

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Charter Communication. All opinions are 100% mine.

When I looked outside today, I saw two of the biggest blackbirds I think I have ever seen. I don’t know what they were up to but they looked ominous. What is it about blackbirds that makes one wary? Is it all the movies depicting them as creatures of evil? I think it is time to do some research.

I have been reluctant to do much searching these days because I am using a different computer. With my slow connection it takes forever to get from page to page. I wish Charter Internet service was available in my area. I have read on many blogs how satisfied bloggers are with their ability to zip around from site to site because they use Charter. Charter offers excellent service at incredible prices.

Charter is always offering exciting online deals and a chance to win cool prizes. Last year they offered a fantastic sweepstakes whereby you could win gift cards from major retailers in electronics, clothing, home, accessories, and restaurants. I can guarantee that I would become a fan of Charter on Facebook so I would know of all their fantastic offerings the minute they began. If you aren’t addicted to Facebook like me, you can get your updates by checking Charter’s Daily Deal Web Site. You are so lucky if you are in an area where Charter is available as your cable, Internet and phone service provider. They have given away a new 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS! Wowzers!

This is just one example of their fantastic giveaways that make Charter the exciting provider to be with.

What are you waiting for? Get with Charter.