Work from Home - Clickworker Review

I have been looking for quite some time to create some online income that would be easy to sign up for and even easier to start working at as soon as possible. Here is the first of many reviews for online income sources. Sign up with Clickworker was quick and easy, and I have already completed a few quick jobs on the site. It is user friendly and not difficult, and you can begin earning as soon as you have signed up. Now you won't get rich by working on Clickworker, but it will be something to get you started with earning money online. Give it a try!

Opinion Outpost - Online Income - Work from Home

Looking for ways to earn some additional money online and from the ease and convenience of your computer or phone? Opinion Outpost is one of many ways to generate another stream of income (it is small, but every little bit counts!). Once you've signed up, you'll receive email containing surveys. With each survey, you earn points and exchange those points for rewards and cash. It costs you nothing. All that you need is an email address.

Food to No Longer Pay for - Pizza Crust - Make Your Own

Who doesn't love pizza?  With this recipe, you can always have pizza because most of us already have these ingredients at home.

The following recipe makes one pizza crust.  You can double the recipe to suit your needs.

1      1/4 oz package of yeast
1      cup water
1      tablespoon of oil (I recommend olive oil)
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1. Mix the yeast in warm water until dissolved.
2. Add / stir in oil and flour until it forms a ball.
3. Now cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and place it on top of the stove while the oven is warming up.
4. Let the dough sit on your stove that is preheating for 15 minutes.
5. Spread on pizza pan, jelly roll pan or baking stone.  
6. At this point, I bake my pizza crust for approximately 5 minutes just to ensure that the dough bakes prior to adding my toppings.
7. After 5 minutes in the oven, remove the pizza crust, and top with pizza sauce (you can make this yourself - see below), meats, veggies, herbs and/or cheeses!    
8. No cheese?  In a pinch, I use the grated parmesan cheese (from a can or jar), and it is delightful.  This combined with sliced green peppers is my favorite for a truly homemade taste. (Reminds me of childhood days when Mom bought the Chef Boyardee pizza kit!)

Homemade Pizza Sauce - You can use tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes, and just add garlic powder, oregano, or italian seasoning (to your taste).   

For an extra tasty touch - Once you have topped your pizza with all desired toppings and cheese, sprinkle with oregano.  

Once your pizza has all of its toppings, put back into oven for another 5 - 10 minutes (keep a close eye on it and leave in until the cheese is melted and browned to your liking).

Food to No Longer Pay for - Pasta - Make Your Own

Less expensive.  Healthier (because you are in control of every ingredient).

What I have been doing with a bag of flour, and what you can also do. . .


HOMEMADE PASTA

This recipe makes approximately one pound of pasta! (for much less than the cost of a box of pasta)

• 2 cups flour (you can use all-purpose)
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 3 large eggs

Combine the flour and salt.

Make a well in the center of the flour, and add the eggs.

Gently begin to mix the eggs, gradually drawing in flour with each stroke. Eventually a stiff dough will form.

Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes.

If the dough is too dry and won’t stick together, add a 1/2 teaspoon of water. If it is too sticky, sprinkle in a bit more flour.

This dough will be stiffer than traditional bread dough, but the more you knead it, the smoother it will become.

You want a smooth consistency - like satin - which will develop the longer you knead.

Once the dough has become smooth, you want to cover it tightly with plastic wrap, and allow it to rest for approximately 45 minutes. (You do not want to skip this step because if you do, you will be fighting with the dough as you attempt to turn it into your favorite pasta.)

If you are not using a pasta machine, a rolling pin and a knife or pizza cutter is perfect!  Atually, I prefer this method. The pasta will grow in size when cooking, so you want to roll out the dough as thin as you possibly can.  

Be sure to roll your pasta dough out on a surface that is well-floured. Then you can it into thin strips (or your choice of shape). If you choose the rolling pin method, your pasta will be more eclectic, but I love the beauty of this method. It just adds to the appeal of making your own pasta.

Window Drafts / Window Tape Insulation / Seal Window from Inside

I was sitting here having coffee the other morning when I could no longer ignore the frigid air coming in around the windows in my dining room. I walked up to one of the windows and was astonished at the ice cold breeze blowing in. Not wanting to go out and purchase window insulation plastic, and not wanting to hang tarp or an old plastic shower curtain over the window (which works wonderfully, by the way--- great for entry doors, too...just put in a few nails above the door and hang the tarp or shower curtain on the nails when you're home), I decided to get out my postal tape and a napkin (yes, a napkin!), and voila! Problem solved. No more drafts.

TIME TO CUT THE CORD - NO CABLE - BEST ANTENNA

I am so glad that I disconnected from cable years ago; however, it took me up until last year to find the best TV antenna of them all.

Mohu Leaf is the one.  At first appearance, it may look cheap, but it far from being cheaply made.  Since it is so light, that makes it extremely versatile.  It comes with a coaxial cable, and that makes it easy to change the position of the antenna to grab as many free broadcast channels as possible.

Mohu Leaf gives you choices as well.  There are various strength options based on your particular need.

Mohu Leaf  30 mile radius

Mohu Leaf  50 mile radius

Mohu Leaf  65 mile radius

NO CABLE - NO RECEPTION - NO ANTENNA

Many of us have come to the conclusion that the rising costs of cable television - even basic service - isn't worth the monthly expense.  Even worse, even with a digital converter and digital antenna, reception and getting in broadcast channels can be frustrating, if not impossible.

Additionally, carrying the cost of broadband or wifi in the home just to stream Netflix or use Roku can also be cost prohibitive.

I recently made a huge discovery.  If you are already paying for cell phone service and have a smart phone (with internet that you are already paying for with your monthly bill), you can download ABC, CBS, CW, and countless other apps and watch TV shows that way.

I just missed the season premiere of Young Sheldon and Big Bang Theory (CBS) and The Good Doctor (ABC) on 9/25/17, and I downloaded the CBS app and ABC app and watched them at my leisure - and best of all at no additional cost!

Under $10.00 for Dinner for the Week

1 Person Instructions:  

Rather than feeling deprived and hungry for "real food" while you are strapped for cash is to purchase a family size frozen meal, instant mashed potatoes (2 bags or keep a large box on hand), and then buy a can of vegetables or a bag of frozen veggies.  I keep the meal in the fridge for convenience.  

Then I just grab a plate at the end of the day, put 1 serving of the family size meal on it together with a large helping of mashed potatoes, and a large helping of veggies.  Then I microwave it.  It helps me to feel satisfied and not at all deprived.   I have made one of these meals, 2 cans of veggies (or a bag), and 2 bags of instant mashed potatoes last anywhere between 5 - 7 days.  

If you are eating the turkey and gravy, I recommend slices of bread under the turkey and gravy or salisbury steak and gravy, if you have a big appetite.  I've also added pasta to the chicken parm.

You can make jell-o for dessert if you have a sweet tooth after dinner.

NOTE:  These tips are for those who do not have serious dietary restrictions.  These tips are strictly for the purposes of being able to eat.  

Also, you can modify this to serve 2 people for a couple of days.  

Lastly, if you do not eat meat, you will be surprised at the variety of instant mashed potatoes that you can find, and just eat the mashed potatoes and veggies.  I have found this to also be a very satisfying meal, and it comes with a savings of anywhere between $2.50 - $3.00 for the week because you did not purchase the frozen meal (meat).

Earn Money While Spending Money on Groceries

There are websites that will reward you for shopping. Who knew?

All you have to do is photograph your receipt and share it with them. You can earn cash-back on your groceries with apps like Ibotta, Savings Star and Checkout51. These services offer weekly cash-back deals on a range of goods and all you need to do is take a photo of your receipt showing you bought the item to take advantage of the reward (which translates into savings)!

Less Meat / Cut Grocery Cost / Dirt Cheap Grocery / Improve Health

Want to reduce your grocery budget and improve your health but do not want to sacrifice taste?  Not quite ready to go vegetarian or vegan just yet?

Here is what I have done to save money on meat:  I have been purchasing turkey burgers that are pre-packaged separately (they typically come in a box, and I have been finding them on BOGO sales).  Believe it or not, you can use just ONE turkey burger to add to spaghetti sauce or to make 8 tacos (just add more toppings), and it tastes just as good . . .but without the high fat of red meat ground hamburger.

Try it!  You will be very surprised!

Magnesium - Safe, Fast Stress Relief / Dirt Cheap Stress Relief

Stress can come at you in many forms—both physical and mental. Our bodies respond to both types by increasing the use of and need for Magnesium to manage the stress.

I have recently been using Magnesium at times of stress and about an hour before bedtime.  What a difference it makes!  

I have tried SEVERAL remedies for stress.  Nothing works as well as Magnesium.  Within just a few minutes of taking 400 mg. of Magnesium, my body relaxes.  My mind feels calmer.  

When I take it before bedtime, I fall asleep faster and stay asleep.  I have noticed that the sleep that I get after taking Magnesium is much more restful and refreshing. And no "morning after" effects...No drowsiness whatsoever.  

Stress - of any kind - is a threat to our emotional and physical health because it increases stress hormones (Adrenaline and Adrenal Cortisone).  These stress hormones are responsible for that familiar and extremely uncomfortable feelings of "Fight or Flight".  We are hard wired this way because this response helps us survive threatening situations.  

1. Stress can cause a shortage of Magnesium, and by the same token, a shortage of Magnesium magnifies our feelings of stress. 
2. Chronic stress in our lives—be it mental, emotional, environmental, or physical— causes our bodies to react with hyper-vigilance.  This state is harmful emotionally and physically...even on a cellular level. 
3. Magnesium is necessary for our adrenal health.  Our adrenal system is harmed by chronic stress. If you are suffering with adrenal fatigue or exhaustion, Magnesium will help bring balance.
4. Feelings of nervousness, irritability, and being unable to relax can be signs of needing magnesium, and these feelings are alleviated with Magnesium.  Magnesium has become my "go to" remedy of choice when I am struggling emotionally.  
5. One of the most absorbable forms of Magnesium is Magnesium Citrate.  It is available at most health food stores or vitamin shops in a powder form that can be mixed with hot or cold water. This is great to carry along with you for unexpected times of stress and works wonders! You can also get it here: Natural Vitality Natural Calm
   
   I have also been using a Magnesium liquid at bedtime, and it is quite noticeable when I forget to take it.  

I encourage you to try Magnesium an hour before bedtime to promote restful sleep, for your general health, and for your emotional well-being.  

Free Produce / Locally Grown Produce / Swap Food

Wondering what to do with the fruit that your trees are producing every season? Can't eat the fruit fast enough? Are your neighbors, friends, family, and co-workers tired of you asking if they are ready for more fruit?

Or perhaps you are looking for a way to "go local" (consume produce that is locally grown in an effort to support your community). Or maybe you are someone who desperately needs to cut costs or is in dire need of free food but want to continue to eat healthy.

Veggie Trader is the answer. Once you sign up for this FREE members-only site, you can search for free produce and run ads to give away your free produce to other members in your community. It is a great way to eliminate waste, save money, and support your local community.

The program and website is in its infancy; however, at the time of writing this post, there are more than 5,000 registered members nationwide.

What a wonderful and positive solution to a problem that most of us are now facing in this difficult economy. It is time to "go local" and get out and meet some neighbors while helping each other - and at no cost to anyone. To see if you can save some money, trade produce, or find local produce for free, visit Veggie Trader today!

Save Money on Desserts - Inexpensive Dessert Recipes

You can save money ane eat healthier by making your own desserts, even popsicles! What I like even more about making your own desserts (rather than purchasing them) is that you control the ingredients and the calories! Cheaper and Healthier! It doesn't get any better than this.


FRIED APPLES

3 Tbsp. butter or margarine (you can use low-cal here)
4 large apples, cored and sliced (tart works best)
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Cut apples into 1/4 inch slices. Heat butter in a large skillet. Put the apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon in the skillet and cover. Over medium-low heat, cook apple slices 7-10 minutes or until they begin to soften and the syrup thickens. Serve coated with excess syrup on top.


BANANA PUDDING POPS

You will need popsicle molds for this one.

INGREDIENTS

(U.S. Metric Conversion chart)

1/3 cup(s) light brown sugar
2 tablespoon(s) cornstarch
Pinch of salt
2 cup(s) low-fat milk
2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
2 cup(s) (about 2 large) diced bananas

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DIRECTIONS

Whisk sugar to taste, cornstarch, and salt in a large saucepan. Add milk and whisk until combined. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking occasionally. Boil, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla.
Put about half the pudding in a food processor or blender and add bananas. Process until smooth. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Stir the mixture back into the remaining pudding.

Divide the mixture among freezer-pop molds. Insert the sticks and freeze until completely firm, about 6 hours. Dip the molds briefly in hot water before unmolding.

Carb Servings: 1 carbohydrate (other). Carbohydrate Servings: 1. Calories: 82!

No Money for Groceries? Need Food?

If you simply cannot seem to make ends meet, and find yourself with not enough money for even the basic foods, you can visit a local food bank.

If you choose to do this, please keep in mind that due to the poor condition of the economy, donations of food and money to food banks are down while the number of people in desperate need of food from the local food bank is up. Please do not take advantage of local assistance and only take what you need. Also, please consider and remember your local food bank when you are doing better financially. Remember to give back to them when you can. If you are unemployed and want to help or don't want to feel like you are taking something for nothing, please consider asking if you can volunteer at your local food bank while you are in need and beyond this time.

Find a local food bank now.

Online Marketing - Distribution of Digital Goods - Just Say No to PayLoadz

Do you have a digital product that you are selling? Are you looking around trying to find a service provider that you can use that will offer you a means to sell your product, provide downloading to the purchaser, and collect the money for you?

After using Payloadz.com for just two months, I had to get away from them. The first month was great. Customers purchased an ebook, Payloadz sent them a link to download the ebook, and then Payloadz deposited the money into my Paypal account. The monthly cost of this service depends on how much selling you do. Once you have exceeded a certain sales limit, you have to upgrade for even more money to Payloadz - - not to mention that they also take a percentage of your sales money prior to forwarding it to you. As I said the first month was pretty good. I immediately received sales money into my Paypal account, and I paid $25.00 for the month.

However, if you look closer at their Terms and Conditions - which I did not because there are not many download servicing companies to choose from - you will find that their fees can go up without notice.

What they do not tell you, though, is that will also affect what you owe them - - even if you have already "upgraded", as they call it, and you have already paid the fee for said "upgrade".

The second month, that is just exactly what happened to me. Not only had I already "upgraded", they decreased the limits for each level (which meant soon I would have to "upgrade" again for another fee. But worst of all, I stopped receiving payments for sales that were made because Payloadz also changed their payout policy. Now, their webpage just said that payments would be made weekly and without further clarification.

Now, that brings me to my next upset. When I tried to call their number under "Contact", I was met by an outgoing recording stating that the number is a "non-support" number and that I need to contact them by email. Well, suffice it to say, that customer service at Payloadz is extremely lacking. I sent them an email to which no reply came. Then, I sent them another email - - same thing, no reply. Now, after they have deducted $25.00 from my Paypal account two months in a row not to mention deducting 3.9% (their current going rate on what they take from your sales), I expect some customer service.

My response? Searched for and found another download servicing company for much less money and no fees out of my sales.



Their monthly fee is not based on your performance but by how much space you need to occupy for your e-product. For mine, I am now paying $5.00 per month because I do not need any more space than that, and they are taking no additional monies out of my sales. And they have real Customer Service!

I have since heard from Payloadz, but it is only AFTER I discontinued my business with them. Never a response to my email inquiries when I was a customer and paying them beaucoup bucks to provide my digital product (ebook) to customers, but Payloadz had the audacity to send me a form email to attempt to solicit me for additional money - - wanted me to sign up again. Now, why in the world would I do that when it will cost me more monthly, when I will also lose a percentage of my sales to them, when I will only receive payout weekly, AND not be given the courtesy of a reply when I am making an inquiry of them. They made a lot of money from me in just two months, and I lost even more. Goodbye Payloadz. I do not recommend them.

Hello to IPMPro.com!

More beauty "on the cheap" - Facial Moisture Mist Recipe

While searching the internet looking for how to create "the youthful, dewy look" that is so popular these days, I ran across some advice that suggested that you should layer your makeup with spray beauty mist. It seems that these type of products were more popular in the '80s. Who didn't have a can of facial beauty mist in her purse at that time? However, it seems that this is a product that many have forgotten. It sounds like something I'd like to try nowadays, but when I think about purchasing new "dewy" type makeup and now this stuff, I do not feel comfortable with putting out that type of cash.

On one of the websites I was getting the moist, dewy makeup look advice, I found the following recipe on how to make your own facial beauty mist. I would think that you would save money by making your own, but I intend to price it and shop around to be certain. If nothing else, at least you will know what is in it and what you are putting on your skin. For the naturalists out there, there is a great find.

"How to Make a Homemade Beauty Mist in 4 Easy Steps"
By Naweko San-Joyz (December 14, 2007)

Why would anyone need another skin care product like a beauty mist? Facial mists moisturize the skin and, when properly formulated, help you feel more refreshed in the morning.

Creating your own facial mist is easy and affordable. Here are the basic ingredients you will need for formulating your own moisturizer mist and all of these items are readily available at most drug and health stores:

4 ounces of aloe vera juice or aloe vera gel (Note: If you use the aloe vera gel, get the clear colored gel. The bright green aloe vera gels typically contain extraneous dyes.)

2 ounces of filter water or 3 ounces of witch hazel

1 4-ounce bottle of “Rose Water” with glycerin (you can find this generic item in the skin care section for less than three dollars)

1 eight-ounce bottle with a spray nozzle

1 small funnel

Optional- springs of fresh lavender, citrus, peppermint, or hibiscus.

Actually, there are millions of ways to create your own moisture mist. I’ll show you the basic recipe but do not be bashful about playing around with this formulate to create you own moisturizing mist.

Step 1:


Pour three ounces of the aloe vera gel or aloe vera juice into the spray bottle using your funnel to prevent spills. (Note: the aloe vera gel will be thicker than the aloe vera juice so you may add use two to three ounces of the aloe vera gel to prevent your mist from becoming too thick to spray easily)


Step 2:


Add, one ounces of water or two ounces of witch hazel to the aloe vera. Witch hazel is preferred if you wish to add herbs to your beauty mist later. The witch hazel will help draw out the therapeutic properties of the herbs while the alcohol in the witch hazel will help to better preserve the botanicals.

Step 3:


Add two ounces of “Rose Water” to the mixture. Rose water is a combination of a rose hydrosol and a skin softening moisturizer called glycerin. This ingredients will help lock in moisture to your skin all day long.

Step 4:


Toss in any herbs that you wish to use to the mixture. Tightly screw on the spray nozzle on to the bottle and then shake well. Now you have your very own herbal beauty mist.

To further customize your facial spray, you can add one to two drops of essential oils like rose, geranium, white grape fruit, or ylang-ylang. Just make sure to only add one essential oil at a time because overdoing the essential oils will make your facial mist too irritating to the skin.

Tip:


Mist your face with a visible layer of your facial spray before applying your moisturizing cream or SPF 15 sunscreen. This way, your moisturizer will lock the dewy texture delivered by your facial mist.

Free Calendars / Save Money on Calendars

Have you ever wanted to get a calendar for your desk at work or for at home but didn't want to spend the money on it?

Well, recently when I needed to check a calendar and was away from home, I searched online and found the perfect website for calendars. Not only does it offer different styles, but they are also available for FREE download.

When you get to the calendar website, at first glance, it looks to be a page of Google ads, but if you look to the left side of the webpage, you will find many options under "home". If you look further down the list on the left hand side of the page under "home", you will find some headings to include "2009 Calendars", and I went right to that and saw many styles of calendars for free download.

There looks to be many other styles and options available as well, too.

Hope this helps you save money.

KFC Grilled Chicken Free Monday, April 27, 2009

KFC has done it again . . . attempted another lower fat, lower calorie chicken, that is. No breading, no deep-frying. Just grilled. And we can all try it FOR FREE on Monday, April 27, 2009!

Kentucky Fried Chicken has in the past attempted rotisserie chicken, roasted chicken, grilled chicken strips. Even skinless, boneless, grilled chicken breast. It had no flavor.

KFC has now announced its "Kentucky Grilled Chicken", and you can try a piece for free on Monday, April 27, 2009. It is supposed to be very delicious due to its grilling process which keeps the meat flavorful, even juicy. Its patented grilling process consists of putting the chicken into the oven - different sizes no less - and these pieces are all cooked on different areas of the grill, but every piece is done at the same time!

Reportedly, the chicken comes out of the oven with grill marks — real grill marks — and it’s delectable! Some may say "Well, it may be good for grilled chicken", but no, I understand that it is simply delicious for any piece of chicken!

In case you are wondering about the calorie content. Here goes:

Total calories of one thigh: 140
Fat grams: 9
Dietary fiber: 0
Carbs: 0.

Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: $3.99 for two pieces of chicken, two sides and a biscuit.

Wondering what the nutritional comparison is between grilled and fried chicken? Well, Kentucky Fried Chicken's Extra Crispy thigh has approximately 3 times the calories and fat as a grilled thigh. If you'd like to try KFC's grilled chicken breast, you are looking at a mere 4 grams of fat.

Wondering about the herbs and spices recipe? KFC's grilled chicken recipe consists of six herbs and spices when Kentucky Fried Chicken's Original Recipe has 11 secret herbs and spices. The KFC Grilled Chicken has approximately half the herbs and spices of that of the original, but don't let that stop you. I have been told that the KFC Grilled Chicken is bursting with flavor. No need to concern yourself over 5 missing herbs and spices.

Again, I encourage everyone to try Kentucky Grilled Chicken on Monday, April 27, 2009, for free, and find out for yourself!

Save Money on PetMeds Purchase

Ever use Petmeds to order supplies for your pets? I have a coupon code for you that is good until June 30, 2009, that will you save $5.00 on your next order. It does not include refrigerated items, though.

Enter coupon code "CLP69" to save $5.00, and if your order is over $39.00, shipping is free. 1-800-PetMeds

Dunkin' Donuts - Iced Coffee Day 50 cents

April 21st is Iced Coffee Day at Dunkin' Donuts.

Purchase a cup of iced coffee at Dunkin' Donuts on April 21, 2009, for 50 cents a cup (16 oz.)!