Do you blog?

Do you blog?

I was just closing out the evening by visiting sites that I have written down in my organizer. I have a list that I like to view on occassion to see how things are going. And one of those sites is Google Adsense.

Google's Adsense is basically a program that allows you to get paid by allowing Google to place targated ads onto your blog or website. I like it but the earnings come in slow. And I mean slow!

And what's even more said is that traffic is down considerably also on my other blog, Old Crow Prims. I am not sure why that is. Well, it has never been in the fast lane of viewing anyways. But believe me, when I log on and just see 5 views a day, I get all excited! Just knowing someone is interested in your posts is awesome. But then again, they may have gotten there by total accident. Who knows? lol. Either way, I am estatic just to see my counter climb, even by if only a few views a day.

So anyways, that all leads me to the question I started out with in my head when beginning this post.

Do You Have a Blog? If so, feel free to leave me a link. I'd like to check it out!

Do you have any creative ways to drive traffic to your blog?

Simple Recipe: Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Simple Recipe: Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Simple Roasted Pumpkin Seed
Recipe:
This recipe for roasted pumpkin seeds are best when enjoyed
still warm, fresh from the oven.
-Simply scoop out the seeds of an average pumpkin, (which most do anyways
when carving the pumpkin).
-Place them in a medium sized bowl.-Wash them off in the bowl under
cool water.
-Pour out the water and drain.-Add a teaspoon of melted butter to the
seeds and stir until seeds are well coated. (optional)-Place them on a
backing sheet and sprinkle with a dash of salt (to your own taste, which is also
optional)
-Bake in the oven at 350* for about 45 minutes. More or less per your own
desire. Everyones tastes are different. So have fun and experiment with
different techniques.Please Note: 1 1/2 cups will
yeild approximately 6 small servings

Easy Pumpkin Pie

Easy Pumpkin Pie

Small Sugar Pumpkins are one of the best types when

making a homemade pumpkin pie.

Beat 2 eggs

Add 1/4 tsp. allspice

3-4 cups brown sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. cloves

1-1/2 cups milk and

2 cups cooked pumpkin

Bake: for 10 minutes at 425*, then lower to 350* and continue to cook until custard is hot.

Enjoy~

Pumpkin Trivia:

Did you know pumpkins has been looked at to cure aliments through the years. Including that people once thought pumpkins were the cure for freckles. lol.

Digital Cameras Go Wi-Fi

Digital Cameras Go Wi-Fi

Samsung brings us the latest in technology with it's All-Share Digital Samsung SH100 "Wi-Fi" Camera!

You can now capture all of your everyday photos and videos and share them easier than ever with the new wi-fi settings.

Oddly, the camera doesn't jump out to you as being different from the average digital camera. I first looked at it as nothing special. But once learning all of the features, it really stands out.

The cool wi-fi settings include basically all shareing revenues such as Facebook, Photobucket, Picasa or basic emailing. And need I say with the touch of one button.

I'm definately putting this Samsung SH100 digital camera on my Christmas wishlist.

What type of camera do you use?

Etsy Goes Global

Etsy Goes Global

Etsy, the world's favorite online handmade marketplace, is going global.

Etsy is mostly known for it's wide variety of handmade goods. It has been around now for six years and has more than 11 million users. But what most people don't realize is that they also sell vintage items and crafting supplies. And the company wants to spread the word. In fact, they want to spread the word globaly.

The headquarters of Etsy is in New York. But it now has a new branch which is located in Europe, thanks to the new CEO Chad Dickerson and founder Robert Kalin. This is the company's first expansion to becomming well known internationally.

Etsy has also launched a new thing called Search Ads with the company's expansion. It is a new way for sellers to promote thier items right on the site for more search hits. And another new update is the merchandise hubs. There are now three themes of hubs titled: fashion, kids and home. All of which makes your search or posting easier.

I have an Etsy shop found here.

Do you have an Etsy account?

How Much Does Your Turkey Weigh?

How Much Does Your Turkey Weigh?

Well, after days of saying I was not gonna do it....I did! I went ahead and purchased everything needed to make a Thanksgiving feast. Not sure when I'll cook it though, maybe this week, lol.

I ended shopping at the Super Walmart and up buying a Honey Suckle White hen turkey that weighed 11.93 pounds. It cost $.78 per pound, totally it out to $9.31. It has the pop up timer also, so I guess that was a good deal. I dunno really, cause the crowd was so huge, I didn't have time to really compare prices. Mostly what I went on was that the Honey Suckle White brand was the only ones that were not frozen. So being since this was my last minute decision, that was great!

After picking out the turkey, I then had to wander all the aisles looking for sides. It turned out to be a two hour affair. But I am sure we will enjoy it whenever I get time to cook and for him [my husband] to be home.

Since we all here at Gather are dots on the map everywhere, I thought this would be fun. Let's do a comparison of turkey sizes and prices in our locations. Just to see if there are major or minor differences.

How much does your turkey weigh this year?

Mine is 11.93 punds @ $0.78/per pound = Total Price $9.31

The Devil Made me Do It....HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Zipper Face

~Happy Halloween~

Here are some awesome ideas for Halloween Makeup that my sister Amber does. 

 

She's kinda random at what she likes to try, so below you'll see a variety.

 

She is awesome at it all and as you can see by the zipper faces, she's pretty dang good at it too!

Zombie Girl with horns lol

SCARY CLOWN

The Thing from Saw Movies

Zombie Man

WOW! That's alot of Aluminum Foil.

The Reynolds Co. reported to Christmas Facts that each year approximately 3000 tons of aluminum foil, also referred to as Reynolds wrap, is used during the holiday seasons to wrap turkeys.

The name Reynolds wrap got pinned due to the fact that the Reynolds Metals company produced it. The Reynolds Metal company is also the largest manufacturer of aluminum foil in North America.

Interesting Facts:

• In the USA, foil was first used in 1913 to wrap Life Savers, candy bars and gum.


• The first audio recordings were made of tin foil on phonograph cylinders.


• In America, people recycle approximately 65-70% of aluminum foil.


• In a landfill, it will take approximately 400 years for aluminum foil to break down in a natural state.

Wow, 3000 tons of aluminum foil used on a yearly basis is staggering! Do you use aluminum foil? I know I contribute my share to the usage, but only about one roll a season.

Photo curtosy of RealSimple

Sell Or Trade In Unused Gift Cards

Great news for those unused gift cards laying around!

Do you have a few unused gift cards just laying around? Whether someone got them for you and they represent a place that isn't convient for you to shop or if you won a giftcard online and don't want it. Here's some great news for you!

Cardpool lets you trade in or sell your unused gift cards! It's kinda awesome, I think! So if you do have a card that's unuseable to you, you can basically swap it for a gift card you can at Amazon!

Here's the easy 3 step guide, as listed on thier website:

• Step 1: Get Offers
  Tell us which gift cards you'd like to exchange.


• Step 2: Transfer Gift Cards
  Sell your gift cards electronically - no mailing required, or mail your gift cards using our FREE SHIPPING LABEL.


• Step 3: Get Amazon.com Gift Card
  We'll email you a new Amazon.com Gift Card within 24 hours of receiving your gift cards.

And that's it! I'm sure I'll be using this site just as soon as Christmas comes and goes. Because I always get a few weird cards to places I've not even heard of. lol.

Do you have unused gift cards laying around?

Ebay Loses Lawsuit | Victims Win Back Millions

I recently wrote an article titled: Ebay Sued for $30 Million for Overcharging Fees back around January 21, 2011. Well, alot of time has passed and I hadn't heard nor read anything else of the lawsuit.

I was interested because me, along with thousands others, were listed as "victims" in the lawsuit because Ebay had overchaged us in fees.

Well, today I go and check my mailbox and along with bills galore, I find an odd letter from Yingling V.Ebay, INC. and I immediately know what it is. Well, I thought it was just more paperwork or something I may have to sign, but to my suprise it was a letter about the details with an attached check from the settlement fund.

I was happy! Not because it's a large check, by no means, just because I know that eBay didn't get to pocket my money, along with thousands of others', this time!

Are you an eBay seller?