
Ok, I admit it. I WANT A Wii game console. My daughter has one and we had so much fun playing it when she met us in Kentucky. We laughed until our sides ached. You cannot imagine the facial expressions given while playing the games. Besides all the fun we had, I really enjoyed the fact that I am not such a klutz when playing online games as compared to playing in real life. We don’t even want to talk about how bad I am at sports. I think I could get into shape if I had the Wii Fit. Of course now that there is a new cooking game for Wii, I might be hungry all the time. The new game is called Order Up and I am sure will be a big hit with everyone. Watch the
Order Up! Trailer to see just how much fun it is to play.
This game is the perfect way to learn to cook. Utilizing the Wii remote just like you would when you cook teaches you cooking skills! The more you adapt to the technique the harder it gets. Complexity is the name of the game as you rise up the cooking scale by cooking recipes on different skill levels. You will be cooking like a television chef before you know it!
August 7th, 2008
Tags: Order Up, wii, Wii Fit
Posted by karen
in Entertainment Movies Arts Books
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I knew there was a reason I didn’t eat my weekly Blizzard today on my afternoon off work. Well for one, my mom is away and we usually hit DQ somewhere together at least once a week. The second reason is because I need to get my Blizzard on Thursday! All proceeds from sales of Blizzards will be going to the Children’s Miracle Network. The Children’s Miracle Network saves and improves the lives of children in What better way to enjoy a blizzard than to eat it knowing that you are helping children. Dairy Queen raised $4 million dollars for the Children’s Miracle Network last year. We can eat a Blizzard on Thursday and help them surpass that amount. Do it for the kids!
August 6th, 2008
Tags: Blizzards, Dairy Queen, Miracle Treat Day, The Children's Miracle Network
Posted by karen
in Heads Up!
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August 6th, 2008
Tags: Wordless Wednesday
Posted by karen
in Memes
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Have you had so many projects to do that you cannot decide which to do first? I have pictures of Harley Davidson clothing that I want to list on ebay. I have a quilt ready to cut and a quilt ready to ship to my daughter. I also have my civil war quilt ready to mark for hand quilting on the borders. I am sleepy and would like to work on a nap project. What to do?
I have Wednesday afternoons off from my job. I feel like I want to make the most of my free time. I think the nap is going to win out.
August 6th, 2008
Posted by karen
in crafts and sewing
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One of the most rewarding jobs you will ever have involves freelancing. Why, you ask is freelancing so rewarding? Many people think they can work on their own and not have a boss looking over their shoulder. They find that they lack the motivation to keep themselves in line and doing the best at their profession. They let everyday life get in the way of their professionalism. There are many who have made a success with freelancing. They are to be commended for their diligence. I say they should be rewarded. We employ many carpet installers who are freelancers. We work alongside many freelancers in the construction business. Freelancers are diligent, hardworking entrepreneurs. 
Freelancers often have problems connecting with businesses who need their services. Freelancers will be pleased to know that someone has built a website that will make the task easier. The Freelance Nation is a website that freelancers can use to find temporary employment or continuing assignments. It is a helpful site for businesses who are looking for freelancers to complete a job for their business.
Freelance Nation is a website consisting of over 119 city specific freelance job boards. That means it is a sort of “one stop shopping site” for freelancers and businesses. Small business owners will find that this website is useful as they locate freelancers, contractors and temporary employees. The service is free to employers. The ability to choose from freelancers in over 500 sub-categories allows the business owner to complete important tasks and build their business. The task of finding employees when working across the country or in their own back yard is simplified by using Freelance Nation.
The website is so simple to use that freelancers will find themselves choosing assignments in no time. The listings are divided into categories that make it easy to find your niche and peruse the site. The site is very new and so it is in an opportune time to get involved as there is not as much competition for each freelance job listing. Get involved at the beginning of what will surely become a long time relationship.
August 4th, 2008
Tags: freelance contractors, Freelance Nation, jobs, small business owners
Posted by karen
in Heads Up!, Our Business
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