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Blog Prompt: What would people think if they went through your garbage?

That we use a lot of toilet paper and drink a lot of tea.

We have an interesting deal with trash around here.  We have the blue box for recyclables, I have a little trash can for doggie poop that I pick up, we have a trash can for landscaping items and we have our regular trash can in the house for the rest.

Our regular trash is picked up around here on Mondays and Thursdays.  So the doggie poop bag, regular trash bags and the blue box go out then.  Two different trucks come buy for different trash. Absolutely no grass or yard waste is allowed on these days and believe me, if they think there is anything like that in your bags, they will rip it open and leave it on your drive way to clean up.

Wednesdays is ONLY landscaping trash day and these guys are very picky about how you collect your landscape cuttings.  No grass clippings are allowed.  If we ever have any grass to throw away, it has to go to a special dump down the road.  Florida law.  If you have any tree limbs or palm limbs that have not been cut up and bagged, you have have to tie them up in a bundle or the trash guys will yell at you.  They haven’t yelled at us, but I have seen them do it neighbors.  It ain’t a pretty site.

Don’t get me wrong.  These guys are doing their job and I don’t blame them for getting upset.  They are nice people and always wave and say hi when I pass them when I am walking.  Maybe its because I am walking with a big dog. 

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The economy is making a slow come back and right now is the perfect time to buy cheap real estate. There are so many foreclosures out there right now and not only does this help the home owner but it also helps the bank. It’s a win/win situation for everyone. These properties make great starter homes or a fixer up property to rent or sale. If you are a first time home owner, you can use the $8000 credit right now for your first purchase.

Do you live in Southern California or planning on moving there in the future and where do I find great Los Angeles Rental Property in that area?   LALiving.com is the perfect website to find homes for sale, condos, foreclosures, apartments and rentals to choose from.   One of the best listing sites I’ve seen in a long time. All you do is put the name of the city, how much you want to spend and bedrooms. So easy and very user friendly!!

I have a friend who lives in California and I looked up Torrance Foreclosures in her area.   I was impressed with all the information and pictures of each property to help you find that perfect property. This is the best website to find your next home at a great price.  And remember there is the $8000 tax credit out there, if you qualify.

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Blog Prompt: Today is Australia Day. Have you been to Australia? Do you live in Australia? If so, tell us why you went there or live there. If not, tell why you would or would not want to go there.

I would love to go to Australia because I have never been there and I heard so many great stories about it from my former boss. He told me out of all the trips he has been on, and he has been around the world, Australia was his favorite.

To me, it would be the best place to go to when its winter time here because its summertime there. But, my only fears there are the fact they have the 3 deadliest snakes and spiders found on this great big planet we live on. And the sharks at the beach!!!! UGH!!!

But one of the girls I CT for lives there and she is such a nice woman and I would love to be able to meet my friend from down under and she could show us around her lovely country. The scenery is beautiful there and I loveeeeee their accent.

Maybe someday I will be able to visit there.

I have another week of my 365 project made with the newest items from Weeds & Wildflowers.

G’day eveyrone,

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Are you looking to purchase a new home or are you ready to move?   Buying First Home tax credits are available until April 30th of this year.

Here are a few requirements:

Refundable: The credit is refundable, meaning tax filers see a refund of the full $8,000 even if their total tax bill – the amount of withholding they paid during the year- was less than that amount.

Purchase Date: To qualify for the credit, the purchase must be made by April 30, 2010. Buyers may not have owned a primary home (lived in it) for the past three years to qualify as “first time” buyer. They must also live in the house as their primary residence  for at least three years, or they will be obligated to pay back the credit.  Homeowners who have lived in a current home consecutively for 5 of the past 8 years can receive up to a $6,500 tax credit

Paperwork: Applying for the credit will be easy – or at least as easy as doing your income taxes. Just claim it on your return. No other forms or papers have to be filed. Taxpayers who have already completed their returns can file amended returns for 2008 to claim the credit.

Income Restrictions: To qualify, buyers must make less than $125,000 for singles or $225,000 for couples. (Higher-income buyers may receive a partial credit.)

The legislation also includes language to help members of the military take advantage of the credit including a later deadline and the ability to sell their home without having to repay the credit if they are deployed to another location within three years of purchasing the home.

Here is a quick video to help explain more:

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Blog Prompt: Today is Cheese Day. What is your favorite cheese and why?

Wow!! I love cheese and this is such a bad thing with heart disease runs in my family. I buy 2% fat cheese, which makes me think I am doing a little bit better for myself.

I love cheese on everything. Burgers, eggs, salads, chips, casseroles, etc. I love the taste of cheddar, monterey jack and mozzarella.

I say love is like cheese.  It ripens with time.  But left alone, it hardens and dries out.

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Have you ever wanted to own a magnetic bracelet before?  But you hear they aren’t very stylish, plain, boring, ugly or strong enough to hold up to every day life?

Billythetree.com carries the most popular Stainless Steel Magnetic Bracelets on the market right now with prices under $30.00.  Magnet bracelets are so popular right now and you see them every where.  I love all the new styles they have to offer and not only in silver but also with a touch of 24k gold for those who love to wear both.  Like me!

They also carry many other styles of bracelets and they ship worldwide with free shipping.

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Personalized Creations is having a sale on all our Valentine Bows. You will find hair and croc bows at 10% off. All in shades of pink, white and red available. Many different styles to choose from also. We have monogrammed heart bows and ribbons with hearts in different colors to choose from. We also have a new Mouse Ears Valentines bow. (Pictured Left)

Stop by Personalized Creations for your 10% Valentine Sale .

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The economy is making a slow come back and right now is the perfect time to buy cheap real estate. But, you ask yourself. What is a good way to acquire a home if my credit is bad or I don’t have enough for the down payment?

Do you live in the Miami area and looking for Miami Bank Owned Homes? BankOwnedHomeShop.com is where you can find banks that own properties to purchase.  These are usually at a really good price and thats how we acquired a couple of our properties to fix up and sell.   Works out great, especially if you don’t have a lot of money for a home and willing to do a bit of work.   And sometimes, you can find really nice homes that are move in ready for the fraction of the price.

BankOwnedHomeShop.com is the perfect website to find great bank owned homes pr REO’s in your area. One of the best listing sites I’ve seen in a long time. All you do is put the name of the city and state, how much you want to spend and bedrooms. So easy and very user friendly!! All the years my husband and I were flipping homes, we would look in the local paper and talk to our real estate agent. This website would’ve helped tremendously in our search all those years ago.

I tried this in my area and I had no idea of all the homes in a price I would want to spend. Ton’s of information and pictures of each property to help you find that perfect property. This is the best website to find your next home at a great price.

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Blog Prompt: Tell about our favorite charity and why you support it.

My favorite charity is Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah. They take all kinds of animals and keep them until they are adopted or until they pass away. They take animals that are sick or need obedience help to get them adopted out.

They are run strictly on donations and they have a wonderful show on National Geographic now that shows some of the animals they take in and retrain.  They received many of the Micheal Vick dogs and were able to have the majority of the adopted.  The ones that couldn’t live with others will live their lives out at the sanctuary.

I hope one day I will be able to travel there to help with chores for a week.  They have little cabins where you can stay while you volunteer.  I love that idea.

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Moving from one place to another is a very stressful task. I know because we just moved to another state a couple of years ago. What a headache for us all.

Are you needing to move to a new home or a new city and need moving help?

The Movingstaffers.com is providing the moving service in that area. They provide the best moving service at the best price. Why do it yourself, when you can have a reliable company hold the responsibility of your household items land they also have insurance for all your items they move for you. Finding a good mover today is not an easy task and also most of the movers charge very high rates.  They will help you to move all your belongings to your new home.

They have experience drivers and crews who have been working in this field for a long time and therefore there is negligible chance for having any damage. Their service is spelled out clearly on their website for you. They pride their selves on quality work. They also have great moving tips to follow before your begin. Their customer service is top notch and they have many repeat customers. That in itself shows that Moving Staffers does right by its customers.

Whether you are moving to a new home or moving your business, Moving Staffers is professional, courteous and treats your possessions as if they were their own. All vehicles are clean and come equipped with lift gates and ramps for easier loading and are very clean.

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