MAKE A NOTE!! -- July 5th, 2006
CIRCULATION - 36,140 (From Around the World! :-)
WEB SITE VISITORS - 114,443
A Free Twice Monthly (1st and 3d Wednesday of each month) Ezine with (Hopefully) Useful Info on a Wide Variety of Topics
NEXT ISSUE TO BE PUBLISHED ON/ABOUT JULY 19TH, 2006
Previous Issue | Back To 2006 Back Issues
| Next Issue
 | |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
NOTE: Each entry has a suggested "POST IT..." location at the end. We recommend that you print out the ezine, cut out each entry, & post it in these locations to make it easier for you to find when you need it. And if you like what you read, be sure to pass it on to someone else who can use it.
* * * * * * *
My Favorite: Books
* * * * * * *
Great Inexpensive Sunglasses
Recently I had to have an eye procedure done and realized I'd left my sunglasses at home. The eye doctor gave me a pair of their "disposable" sunglasses to get me home. Turns out that they were a pretty good pair of sunglasses. They look a lot like the expensive glasses, to the point where I had people asking where I had gotten them (my teenagers' friends as well as other adults), and complimenting me on them. When I checked on their website, the eye office supply company does sell them directly to patients. They are still not cheap (about $30 for the Solar Shield Sports Wrap Shields I was given), but you could buy 3-4 pair of these for what you might pay for expensive brands. They are not quite as sturdy as the expensive ones, but even the expensive ones will often get broken or scratched. So consider whether you might get a better deal buying the cheaper ones and keeping a supply of replacements (shipping is the same whether you buy 1 or more). This would also be ideal for teens who want an expensive look, but aren't as careful as they should be with their glasses. To check them out, go to... http://www.ocusoft.com/PatientCat/sunglasses.htm
POST IT...with your sunglasses.
* * * * * * *
"Super Foods for Babies and Children"
Oh how I wish this book had been around when my children were babies. If you are looking for a book with all the details on how your babies and young children should eat, how to introduce solid foods, how to prepare things yourself and still have time to play with your children, and some great recipes, then get this book. Not only do I love all the good info, but she has adorable ways to present the food in animal and character shapes that I think would be just as fun to prepare as to eat! The older toddlers would probably like to help prepare them too. The book is broken down into different age groups from 6 months (when most physicians recommend starting solid food) to 3-yrs-old & older. She goes from baby foods, to finger foods, to transitioning to regular meals. She also has a section on dietary ways to deal with certain ailments like diarrhea, constipation, allergies, colic, eczema, and more. The book is filled with beautiful photographs of the foods and children too. She has health tips on almost every page, with charts that will make the meal planning a breeze. And those recipes....well, many of the ones for the toddlers & up had ME interested in giving them a try, they sounded so delicious! Every mom with young children should have this book. Even though it isn't for newborns, I think it would be a great and thoughtful baby shower gift. I'd enjoy just perusing this book for the 6 months before I needed it. Annabel Karmel, the author, has done an amazing service with this book, and I hope every mom will make good use of it. To read more about it or order, go to... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0743275225/
POST IT...with your baby shower cards/gifts, and baby books.
* * * * * * *
Keep Loitering Teens Away
If you have a business or home where loitering teens are a problem, you might want to check this product out. "The Mosquito" is made by a British company (they do ship overseas) and puts out a very high pitched electronic whistling sound (according to my teenager) that only teens and younger can hear, and is very uncomfortable to listen to. Most adults don't hear anything, although I can hear a very slight noise when it is played. You can put one of the Mosquitoes in the location (out of reach and in a protective cage) where the teens congregate and turn the machine on when the trouble-making kids are around. If you have a store with teen customers, it won't affect them if they are just entering or leaving, but they won't want to hang around outside. Many police departments are also considering the use of the product for trouble areas. If you'd like to hear what it sounds like (or test it on your teens), you can go to... http://www.fork.com/ringtones.php Click on Mosquito Tones twice, then keep clicking on the new Mosquito Tones that show up until you get a list of Hz with the Mosquito at the bottom. Then click on "Mosquito," then "Preview" to hear. It isn't supposed to bother pets, and our dog didn't react. This site doesn't sell the product, it is a site that sells ring tones, because apparently some kids use it as a ring tone now, so adults don't know when they are getting cell phone calls. If you would like to purchase the Mosquito or become a dealer/distributor, go to... http://www.compoundsecurity.co.uk/teenage_control_products.html
POST IT...with your favorite business owner who is having problems, with security system info, in the yellow pages under "Security Systems". Even if you don't want to buy it, it is fun to show your teens how they can hear it, but you can't. Might work well to play if you have teens hovering over you waiting for their computer time as well. ;-)
* * * * * * *
Destroy Your Info on Your Stolen Computer/PDA
With more and more people getting laptops/PDAs, more and more laptops/PDAs are getting stolen. I'm sure most have seen the high profile cases in the news. Well, what could hackers get off your laptop/PDA? If that makes you uncomfortable, then check out this article on systems that can be activated remotely to destroy the info on your laptop/PDA. http://www.komando.com/columns/index.aspx?id=1761
They also have a section on the LoJack for laptops, where you could track your stolen computer.
POST IT...with your laptops/PDAs and with the computer people at the businesses you know.
* * * * * * *
Recipe: Chimichurri Sauce
This is a sauce served in some South American countries. It is usually put on grilled steaks and other meat. Why not try it on your next barbecue to give things a South American flair. Mix together in medium sized bowl the following:
| 1 tsp garlic powder |
| 2/3 cup dried parsley (or one bunch fresh chopped) |
| 2/3C olive oil |
| 4 tblsp red wine vinegar |
| 2 tblsp lemon juice |
| 1 tsp salt. |
| Add pepper to taste if you like it a little spicier. |
| Mix all well, preferably with a food processor or blender, but can also be done with a regular mixer or by hand. |
| Once made can be placed in a jar and shaken to mix. |
| Top your favorite steak with the sauce. Serve at room temperature, but store leftovers in the fridge. |
POST IT...near your barbecue recipes.
* * * * * * *
Back Issue Treasure: May 21st, 2003 Issue (Henty Tape Site, Vet Meds Match, Scrabble Site, Bag 'Em...new recipes, & More)
With all those summer trips coming, you should check out the article in this
back issue on Henty books (historical fiction) on tape. They will keep the whole
family entertained on those long trips, and teach history at the same time. Mr.
Hodges now has 10 titles available. Please note that the contest mentioned in
the back issue is now over. Find out how you might be able to save some money on
pet medications, without mail order. Are you a Scrabble fan, or planning on
giving the game a try this summer?...then check out our Scrabble dictionary
site. Learn how to organize those recipes you want to try and so much more. To
retrieve this back issue, click HERE.
Jacob (2-yr-old white male, Lt. Brown hair, blue eyes, 2'6", 25 lbs) was
abducted from CANEHILL, AR on May 5, 2006, by his non-custodial father, Paul
Pack (35-yr-old white male, Lt. Brown hair, green eyes, 6', 150 lbs, tattoo on
one arm). A felony warrant was issued for the abductor on May 16, 2006. For
photo and a flyer to print, go to...
http://www.ncmec.org/missingkids/servlet/PubCaseSearchServlet?act=viewPoster&caseNum=1044218&orgPrefix=NCMC&searchLang=en_US
Or go to www.ncmec.org and enter in the name.
POST IT...in your car or business, esp. if you are in the Canehill, AR area.
* * * * * * *
Final Words
JOKE
A salute to all those who can laugh at themselves, and not take things too
seriously... "Oh yeah, I know all the jokes. There's a blond walking along the
side of a river. All of a sudden she sees a blonde on the other side. She calls
out, 'Hey, do you know how to get to the other side?' And the 2nd blonde says,
'You ARE on the other side.' I can laugh."
--Christie Brinkley in Esquire magazine (1954- , blond supermodel)
(Also a nod to my dear friend Heidi, a lawyer who enjoys lawyer jokes!;-)
QUOTE
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored."
--Aldous Huxley (1894-1963, author)
* * * * * * *
Sponsorship Information
If you are interested in helping to sponsor our ezine, or others in the Dollar Stretcher family, drop an email requesting additional info to: mailto:marketing@stretcher.com?subject=MAN.
It may be more reasonable than you realize. And check out the other free helpful ezines offered at
http://www.stretcher.com/menu/subscrib.cfm
* * * * * * *
AT&T's Community Port
AT&T has a site about WorldNet members, like us, who have created their own personal web pages. If you think our site deserves to be featured on AT&T's Community Port , send them an e-mail about it, at communities@att.net. Be sure to include the page's URL http://home.att.net/~make-a-note/index.htm and why you think our site is special.
* * * * * * *
FEEDBACK TO THE EDITOR
TO SUBSCRIBE TO MAKE-A-NOTE EZINE
Send a blank email to: subscribe-make-a-note@hub.thedollarstretcher.com
TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM MAKE-A-NOTE EZINE
Send a blank email to: unsubscribe-make-a-note@hub.thedollarstretcher.com
Thank you to Pastor Wilson & Gary Foreman for all they do for the Make a Note.
SPONSORSHIP INFO
If you are interested in helping to sponsor this ezine or others in the Dollar Stretcher Family, drop an email requesting additional info to marketing@stretcher.com.
Previous Issue | Back To 2006 Back Issues
| Next Issue
****************END MAKE A NOTE****************
