• Hurricane at my son’s new home of just three weeks
• Absessed Tooth
• Ball Game Thursday night, instead of Friday – when I need to be working
• Car Wreck
• Migraine due to hurricaney weather
• Out of prozac
• Oh yeah, and my internet was down for 3+ days and is still sorta wonky

I’m feeling a nervous breakdown. Just a itty bitty one. Or a big one.

I just want to go to bed for two or three days. I need to pull it together, though – get my shit together. Breathe and figure things out.

Jumping Jupiter, the damn police report costs five damn dollars – which I, of course, don’t have. And I don’t have grocery money for next week.

I’m sinking and I’m falling and I’m just barely treading water. I hate when life is like this.

The really stinky part is that I just came OUT of a depression and was doing better. See, my husband’s uncle, who we dearly love – passed away a few weeks ago. It was totally unexpected. Completely.

And then a day later, my oldest left for college – 5 hours away. Right – in that silly hurricane zone. So I kind of crashed for a couple weeks. Had that black cloud thing.

There was a really great article on CNN about depression and I loved the way she described it. I think she said something like, ‘putting on the grey sweater’. Something like that – and yep – because it just kind of wraps you up in it. And you’re stuck, for the time being anyway.

So I think I’m wearing the grey sweater again.

And you know what’s funny? Or strange …or what the hell ever….  migraines weaken my resolve against depression. I can very easily get depressed while fighting them. That’s stinky, huh?

Ok, I’m a rambling whiney butt. I think I’ll just shut up now.

Your blog is your baby. You love it, nurture it, and treat it with tender, loving care but it’s still not doing that thing you wanted it to do when you gave birth to it.

It’s Not making money.

It seems like every other blog you read has a great following and is making a ton of cash
and you’re a tiny bit jealous of their success but, don’t let looks fool you.

Not every blogger out there is making more money than you are (no matter what appearances say) so stop with the envy and put your time & energy into making YOUR blog the best blog it can be. It’s time to put on the blinders and revitalize your lifeless blog.

When you order Blog CPR, Nicole will teach you things like:

• how to come up with endless content topics and quick blog post ideas (kiss writer’s
• block goodbye, oh yeah!)
• what to do when you don’t want to or can’t write a single word (by legitimately using
• Other People’s Content – with their permission, of course)
• why plagiarizing yourself makes you one smart cookie (not to mention a richer one)
• how to spice up your blog with easy but meaty posts involving other experts
• and bloggers (and they’ll thank you for it)
• why and how to use Private Label Rights content (even if you’ve never considered it
• before)
• where to find done-for-you blog posts that actually make you money (this is my favorite
• blogging-for-money shortcut!)
• a collaborative technique Nicole personally uses, which produces high-quality, unique
• content in a flash and tons of links from people with vast audiences (nobody else does
• this but after you get Blog CPR, you will too!)
• how to outsource writing and other parts of blogging so can finally enjoy
• being a blogger instead of being a slave to your blog (you’ll be surprised how affordable this is)

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I absolutely love private label rights articles, a.k.a. PLR articles, or even just PLR. My friends and I buy it up like candy! 😉 It can be so helpful in getting your brain going on a topic. Sometimes it is just hard to get started, you know? And PLR provides a great framework from which you can start – and knock out some killer content!

You have to be buying it from good, reputable sources, though. And Nicole Dean’s PLR site is one of the oldest and definitely one of the best. I can always count on her articles to be top notch.

She is having a sale right now that will knock your socks off! Read her awesome explanations about PLR and what it is and how to use it and then I’ll tell you how to partake of the sale.

4 Common Misconceptions About PLR Content
by: Nicole Dean

Recently, in an interview, I was asked this question:

“Can you explode any misconceptions that stop people from using PLR content?”

Here is my answer.

There are four main myths that I run into regularly.

1. The biggest misconception that people have is that all PLR is crap.
2. The second biggest misconception is that ghostwriters are not good writers. We can even take that a step further and add that people assume they are stupid, taken advantage of, and/or they don’t speak English as their native language.
3. The third misconception is that using PLR takes away from your expert status.
4. The fourth misconception is that PLR and ghostwriting are somehow dishonest.

Let’s run through those one by one.

Myth #1: All PLR is Crap.

If you go back to about 2003, then I’d say that you are absolutely correct. Nearly all PLR at that time was junk. There may have been a few exceptions, but I wouldn’t touch most of that PLR content with a 10-foot pole.

We’ve made great strides in the last few years to raise the standards for what is acceptable and what is not in the PLR world. I’d like to think that I was one of the leaders in that movement.

Myth #2: Ghostwriters are Stupid.

I’ve got to tell you that I’ve worked with some ghostwriters who are brilliant in many ways. Oftentimes, they’re fabulous communicators, smart marketers, and hard working entrepreneurs. And, yes, they’re qualified to write quality information on many topics on the internet.

For instance, for a long time, I had a nurse writing my health PLR articles. I’ve also got a writer who graduated from Stanford University, who writes for several popular print magazines, and is a published author. Yes, she has her own book. And, another who had a career as a Political Speech Writer (before having children). That’s just three of my writers. They’re all amazing people, each with a variety of skills and life experience.

To assume they aren’t capable of writing quality content would be just silly.

I don’t just go to eLance.com and take the lowest bidder. To think that’s how all PLR sites work would certainly be a misconception.

Myth #3: You’re Not a “Real” Expert if you Use PLR.

The other misconception is that using PLR articles takes away your own value as the expert. That you are somehow cheating, plagiarizing, or that you’re a phony if you use PLR.

If ONLY you could see my customer list. It reads like the “Who’s who of Successful Online Business Owners”.

Business is all about cutting costs while increasing the bottom line. What better example is there than PLR content?

If you use PLR articles as drafts, they are delivered to you, ready for you, as the expert, to add your unique thoughts to them.

If you look at PLR like that – you can still keep your personality in your brand – and your sanity at the same time.

Myth #4: Using Ghostwriters or PLR is Cheating.

Most biographies in the bookstores are written by ghostwriters.

Most of the famous orations from our history were written by someone other than the public figure who gave the speech.

It’s not cheating to get help. It’s smart business.

Nicole Dean is the owner of www.EasyPLR.com – where you’ll find high-quality PLR articles sold in very limited quantities. The PLR articles at EasyPLR are professionally written and professionally edited — top quality at an affordable price.

THE AWESOME SALE at EasyPLR: Nicole is running a half off sale, for a very limited time. To get the half off price, enter the coupon code: LIFEISGOOD when you order! But, hurry – this sale won’t last long! I think she said until/through the 12th.

Source: imgur.com via Lisa on Pinterest

Are you on Pinterest? I just love that site! This is one of my favorite pins, in a board I’ve named “Heffalumps – I love them!”

Isn’t this the absolute sweetest picture? A moment with a father, his son, and their ellie. So precious.

I call them that from that part in Winnie the Pooh. Man, that part scared me as a kid. I love it now, though.

You should join me on Pinterest if you’re not on there – it’s so much fun!

Did you watch the hangout on Google+ with President Obama? How cool was that?

The video was having some trouble and my husband kept talking – at me, at the president, and then the video just stopped playing…so I eventually gave up on it, but, how dang cool was that? I love how open President Obama has been to new media, social media, even keeping his Blackberry. I just love that about him.

I missed the one question I was looking for, too, and that was the one about the British college student being extradited to the United States over linking to copyrighted material. I’m going to have to watch the whole thing over again and see if he ever got to that one.

This was definitely a cool thing, though. Totally awesome!

Post contributed by Alfredo Gaines

I thought about dishnetwork for the house but the last thing I wanted was for my kids to get too addicted to TV. I love that they’re so young that they still want to be at home all the time but you know, at the end of the day I know they’re going to grow up and eventually want to be off with their friends and not so much at home with mom. I love my kids but I want to make sure I’m choosing really educational shows because I don’t want them to end up being brainfried because I plop them down in front of the TV too much. I wish I had more time to sit down and teach them things but between the grocery shopping and the cooking and the laundry I feel like my work around here is never done so I’m just trying to find a way to feel good about being a mom but also being able to give my kids what they need. It’s a hard balance!

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Totally, totally awesome ya’ll! My very favorite online store is having a back to school giveaway and let me tell you, the goodie bag is CHOCK O BLOCK FULL of totally awesome and groovy stuff! And not only that, the goodie bag itself is a rockin’ cool gift! Seriously – go check it out! You can thank me later! 😉

Thanks to the rising costs of daycare and transportation and the desire to have a parent home with the children, today many moms choose to work from home. This arrangement is sometimes called “telecommuting”, and it allows parents the opportunity to set up a workspace in their homes to earn a living instead of having to leave the home daily.

They might also choose to start their own businesses, instead of working for another company. Working from home is rising popularity and the Internet is offering many different types of careers and business opportunities to moms. And for proof that the work at home dream is possible, be sure to check out the success tips from moms just like you in the
Full Time WAHM eBook.

So how can you start a work at home career? This is a frequently asked question that can lead to a lot of confusion about on where to start. Here are just some of the work from home careers currently available to moms:

· Party Consultant (beauty, health, jewelry, home decor, adult, etc.) We all know about companies like Avon and Tupperware, but there are so many more opportunities for moms and they are still a popular way to earn an income. From home and garden products, to jewelry and makeup and even adult novelties, home party plans are great ways for moms to work from home. Earnings vary by company and commission schedule.

· Virtual Office Service. Are you a people person who likes to do customer service and to provide other office services? Then a client service job might be perfect for you. Many large firms are hiring Mom’s to work from home answering customer calls and providing other office support virtually. These jobs can pay between $8-12+ an hour. You can also start you own business providing customer service directly to clients and increase the amount you charge per hour.

· Selling on Auction Sites or Craft Boards. Many Moms sell their unwanted items on auction sites like eBay.com or sell their crafts on boards like Etsy.com for a source of income. If you are a creative person who enjoys making beautiful things or you want to earn a little extra money for the clothes your kids outgrow, why not sell them!

· Starting on Online Business. The Internet offers the chance for you to create just about any type of business they desire. Whether it’s creating an information-packed website that helps others (and earns money through advertising and selling products for commissions), creating your own products or selling products at wholesale, the choice is yours.

There are any number of opportunities just waiting to be tried by enterprising Moms looking for fulfillment and extra money.

Recommended Additional Resource:

Working from home doesn’t come without it’s challenges. Learn from 21 moms just like you have been there, done that. Full Time WAHM provides practical mom-to-mom advice on who to balance work & home and how to turn into a work at home success.

I really didn’t mean to do it. It was totally an accident. I know – I bet you never knew that someone could conquer one country by accident, let alone two. Well, hey – I read yesterday about a woman who gave birth to a 9lb 9oz baby – and she didn’t even know she was pregnant. So cut me some slack here, wouldja?

You wanna see what happened?

I was just cleaning things up and…

Poor guys.

Hahahaha!!