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Cool UK website offers some unique shopping

Alex (Jenn) — Mon, 24 May 2010 00:46:33 +0000

I found this cool website based in the UK. While I don’t live there, I still think it’s a cool site.

The thing that cracks me up about this site is that they list gambling links ring on the side! You won’t see that in America on a large shopping site. They also offer shoes and computers. Kids and housewares and gifts are also apparently big sellers.

It kind of makes me think of Amazon, but it’s set up a little differently.

This page has Argos Vouchers that are good for things like free delivery of all TVs for a limited time or %50 off bedroom sets. I wonder if that’s free shipping to the US?

That page also has Argos discount codes for money off furniture and appliances like washing machines.

While we are on the subject of furniture and household appliances, I found this interior decorating how-to page which offers DIY and other tricks to help spruce up your joint. I love the post about the DIY upholstered headboard and the videos for decorating and storing stuff in a kids room.

How much does SEO help?

Alex (Jenn) — Sun, 23 May 2010 13:42:32 +0000

How many of you have used an seo company?

I haven’t and I wonder how much it would help. If you use wordpress, there are tons of ways to build in the SEO through plugins and widgets, so does it really take spending a ton to get optimized? Some people swear by having it done by a pro. I’m cheap though, so it’s still DIY for me.

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Today’s Tip- turn old lipstick into lip gloss

Alex (Jenn) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:35:26 +0000

When your favorite lipstick runs out, you can make it last by turning it into lip gloss!

Scrape out the “corners” of the tube with a tooth pick. You need about a ¼ teaspoon or the amount of 3 small chocolate chips. If have more than that it is fine.

You will need :
1 1/2 tsp grated cocoa butter
1/2 tsp coconut oil
1/8 tsp vitamin E oil
1/4 tsp of lipstick

In a microwave heat the cocoa butter, coconut oil, and vitamin E oil in a microwave safe container at 15 second intervals until throuhly melted.
Stir in the color chips and keep stirring until melted and well blended.
Pour into small container and allow cooling before using.

Now you can have your favorite color a little longer. This is especially nice if the color has been discontinued.

Todays tip is brought to you by Marie Davies at FaeryCharming