tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77030040856719097202024-03-14T00:00:51.646-07:00Potpourri NewsletterBlog Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973563783461373986noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703004085671909720.post-73233304898163002892009-07-10T14:15:00.000-07:002009-07-28T14:18:49.921-07:00How To Get Into the Statue of Liberty CROWN<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/Sm9q25xpzCI/AAAAAAAABh4/UfZRLuiIBPw/s1600-h/Statue+of+Liberty.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363623172676111394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/Sm9q25xpzCI/AAAAAAAABh4/UfZRLuiIBPw/s400/Statue+of+Liberty.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>The Statue of Liberty Crown just reopened. But access is limited daily. <a href="http://ziptips.blogspot.com/2009/07/how-to-get-into-crown-of-statue-of.html">To learn how to get in, visit ZIP TIPS by clicking here.</a></div><div></div><div>Note: there is no A/C in the crown and it get extremely hot in summertime. Also the windows are much smaller than they appear so you are not expecting more than the crown offers.</div>Blog Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973563783461373986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703004085671909720.post-87845218318760191322009-03-01T09:53:00.000-08:002009-03-01T10:50:07.282-08:00Personalized Photo Stamps<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SarMTpUeLWI/AAAAAAAABKg/2_CM1Y9Twm8/s1600-h/Photo+stamps-baby.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308279748690849122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 280px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SarMTpUeLWI/AAAAAAAABKg/2_CM1Y9Twm8/s400/Photo+stamps-baby.jpg" border="0" /></a> Now you can create your own customized stamps for any time of the year--holidays, new baby arrival, birthday, graduation.<br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://ziptips.blogspot.com/2008/12/personalized-stamps.html">Click here</a></div>Blog Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973563783461373986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703004085671909720.post-57128065319030715872008-12-22T08:15:00.000-08:002009-02-23T08:18:14.904-08:00Victoria's Secret Panty ScamEveryone loves Victoria's Secret--women and men! Right?! Blog Sister, Christine, is a regular shopper of their catalog items. Read her experience in trying to make a simple exchange at a local Victoria's Secret.<br /><br />Click here for her posting <a href="http://aboutchristinemichaels.blogspot.com/2008/12/victorias-secret-panty-scam.html">Victoria Secret Panty Scam. </a>Blog Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973563783461373986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703004085671909720.post-43059675251150165802008-11-10T21:30:00.001-08:002008-11-23T08:08:40.731-08:00Email Chains--Fact or Fiction?We all get them--email chains with fantastic stories about cars covered in millions of diamonds, heroic deeds by celebrities, or tips to save you from those pesky telemarketers.<br /><br />But are they all true? Most of them are not! <a href="http://ziptips.blogspot.com/2008/11/email-chains-fact-or-fabulously.html">Find out now</a>.Blog Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973563783461373986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703004085671909720.post-12603284105885749952008-10-23T19:55:00.000-07:002009-06-06T13:15:25.174-07:00Santa may get more than lump of coal<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SQHZREqJR-I/AAAAAAAAAtk/lM7Aii5plhM/s1600-h/Grinch+Stole+Christmas.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260724727076964322" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SQHZREqJR-I/AAAAAAAAAtk/lM7Aii5plhM/s320/Grinch+Stole+Christmas.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div>Looks like that winter storm which started in Northern Virginia over the cancellation of a popular Santa gathered momentum. A suprising or not-so-surprising announcement by Santa's publicist (only in the USA) stated a mutual agreement may be reached. <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/23/AR2008102301212.html?g=1">News spread across the nation </a>and both the management company of Tyson's Corner and World Wide Photography admitted it was not the best decision for the long-time customers. Looks like the Grinch will not succeed and steal Christmas. </div><div></div><div><br />LESSON LEARNED: if you lose your current job you can secure one, and earn the deed to Santa's workshop or Cinderalla's castle, as a favorite, fictional character especially if your physical features match the real character and you genuinely love kids.<br /><br />This gives me an idea--I could be Mrs. Santa- wide girth, chubby cheeks and a nurturing spirit. [Alicia]<br /><br />WHAT DO YOU THINK? GO AHEAD, don't be shy--tell us which country you live in and what you think! Even if your family doesn't celebrate Santa, let us know what your family tradition entails. You can remain anonymous or use a code name.</div>Blog Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973563783461373986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703004085671909720.post-63900128808187976732008-10-22T17:03:00.001-07:002009-06-06T13:15:02.153-07:00Even Santa gets Laid Off in these Hard Times<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SQEuzEB6EAI/AAAAAAAAAtc/CILdSZbajdE/s1600-h/Santa-Mike+Graham.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260537294535397378" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 228px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 307px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SQEuzEB6EAI/AAAAAAAAAtc/CILdSZbajdE/s320/Santa-Mike+Graham.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />In these turbulent economic times, <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/21/AR2008102102621.html?g%3D1&sub=new">even Santa gets laid off</a>. Yes it's true. A popular Santa in Northern Virginia (his real name is Mike Graham), was given a pink slip instead of a red suit. But wait, another Santa was going to replace the Santa with the real, white, snowy beard.<br /><br />Like Santa who works in the north pole, and travels the globe to fill stockings of children with care, Mike Graham actually lives in Tennessee as a carpenter and works the Christmas season (a total of five weeks, seven days straight) in Virginia listening to children share their wish list. This particular Santa is known for his notable patience, wit and humor with children.<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/21/AR2008102102621.html?g%3D1&sub=new">Washington Post ran the article today </a>and the news is spreading faster than the speed of Santa's sleigh of reindeers --that's a lot of countries in 24 hours to give you an idea.<br /><br />According to the story, the management company of the Tyson's Corner mall, hired a new photo company and the two agreed to pick a new Santa.<br /><br />So Blog Sisters has a couple of theories. One, if you look at Mike Graham's publicity photo--he's the perfect Santa. But when was it taken? If Mr. Graham has served as Santa at Tyson's Corner mall for 18 years, and is now 51 years old, has time taken its toll on his appearance? Are his cheeks rosy or weather gray? Do his eyes twinkle or simmer like charcoal? Yes, it could be all about looks. Let's face it, Models are hired first for looks.<br /><br />Theory two: MONEY. Mike Graham was paid $30,000 for each season, -- this ain't no stocking filled with coal for working 7 days x 5 weeks straight--that's 35 days. Money talks and according to the new photography company, Santa's earn an average $17/hour. But Mike Graham invests in three costom made, red velvet Santa suits each costing $900 a piece not including the boots. We assume he has to pay for room and board nearby.<br /><br />According to the article, two generations of families have sat on the knee of this Santa who enamors all. We predict this story is far from the Grinch stealing Christmas. Rather, tradition, a long-time and cherished tradition of Santa and the Christmas spirit will prevail one way or another.<br /><p>What do you think?? POST A COMMENT BELOW!!!!</p>Blog Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973563783461373986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703004085671909720.post-15774422948407653092008-10-22T13:03:00.000-07:002008-10-27T17:55:33.009-07:00We're Giving Away Music CDs, Gift Cards and More!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SQZiRhKSJsI/AAAAAAAAAu8/-R7P_cTPk0A/s1600-h/happy+woman+reading+blogs+on+laptop.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262001267727804098" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 219px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 329px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SQZiRhKSJsI/AAAAAAAAAu8/-R7P_cTPk0A/s400/happy+woman+reading+blogs+on+laptop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Well we just can't wait until Christmas. With so much haunting news about the economy worldwide, we brainstormed on Glenda-the-good-witch ways to dispel economic spooks and brighten your day a little (in addition to our blogs). So we thought of giving away some fun and practical prizes for doing something as simple as reading a posting, and posting a comment. No jumping through hoops.<br /><br /><div>It's definitely fun to give especially on a Monday when the long week starts and you aren't expecting anything. It's not the lottery, but music is universal and nourishes the heart and uplifts the spirit. It's also our way of saying thank you, for supporting our efforts by reading our blogs. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SP-Hsf1xcZI/AAAAAAAAAs8/Rj0Iq4lu1rc/s1600-h/Tiffany+Shopping.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260072088323060114" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SP-Hsf1xcZI/AAAAAAAAAs8/Rj0Iq4lu1rc/s320/Tiffany+Shopping.jpg" border="0" /></a>Earlier this month, we gave away a <a href="http://kryshasshoppingkapades.blogspot.com/2008/10/free-issue-of-vogue-magazine-oct-2008.html">Fashion gift prize </a>to one lucky reader just for reading our blog and posting a comment! That's it. Donna from Miami (who is one of our subscribers and we've never met) was the first person to post a comment in Krysha's Shopping Kapades and won a $<strong>10 gift card to Macy's</strong>, the October issue of <strong>VOGUE magazine</strong>, mini size bottles of the new Oli facial and eye creams for antiaging, and Victoria's Secret Sexy Mints.<br /><br />So we have a stack of brand new music CD's ranging from:<br /><strong>Roy Orbison</strong> 4CD collection , <strong>Bob Dylan</strong> collection of rare and unreleased recordings (2 CDs), Santana (Multi Dimensional Warrior), <strong>Sarah McLachlan</strong>, Jazmine, Kelly Pickler, Mary Mary, Raphael Saadiq, and some classic Christmas songs by Elvis Presley and other famous artists<br /><br />We plan to giveaway more than Music CDs. We have several gift packages for gardening (seeds for planting flowers, vegetables, pair of garden gloves, and gardening design magazines). Hint: we're giving this away soon on our <a href="http://goinggreenguide.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">GREEN BLOG </a>which we recently remodeled! Also with <a href="http://aboutchristinemichaels.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Christine's fascination for James Bond</a>, hence her new blog wallpaper, we're planning to give away movie passes to see the next release, Quantum of Solace airing November 14 in the U.S.<br /><br /><strong>HOW TO WIN?</strong><br />Just check any of our seven blogs at any time for the announcement. To get ahead of the game, you can always "subscribe" to a blog (not all blogs have this option, only some) with your email and a message is sent automatically to your email whenever we post to a certain blog. The first person to POST A COMMENT wins the prize. And WE WiLL SHIP ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD at no cost to you!<br /><br />The details--your comment will not appear immediately on our blog. It first lands in our INBOX for approval (we moderate comments to ensure there is no foul language or spammers). So based on the order it arrives in our inbox, and once we approve them, it gets posted to the blog.<br /><br /><br /><strong>LIST of BLOGS</strong><br /><a href="http://aboutaliciagrecco.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">About Alicia Grecco</a><br /><a href="http://aboutchristinemichaels.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">About Christine Michaels</a><br /><a href="http://goinggreenguide.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Fishing in Lake Valdez (the Green blog)</a><br /><a href="http://blogsistershowmoney.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">We'll Show you the Money (anything about money)</a><br /><a href="http://kryshasshoppingkapades.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Krysha's Shopping Kapades</a> (Fashion)<br /><a href="http://fabflorida.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Fabulous Florida</a><br /><a href="http://ziptips.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Zip Tips</a> </div></div>Blog Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973563783461373986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703004085671909720.post-1157721925212390102008-10-21T08:37:00.000-07:002008-10-21T08:43:44.180-07:00Christine's Spa Weekend at the Buttes Resort<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SP33tVD6k-I/AAAAAAAAAsU/u7QtdTd6O64/s1600-h/steps+by+pool.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259632297958347746" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SP33tVD6k-I/AAAAAAAAAsU/u7QtdTd6O64/s320/steps+by+pool.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://aboutchristinemichaels.blogspot.com/2008/10/christine-turns-40-let-celebration.html">Christine is turning 40 and she's celebrating three-fold.</a> That's three different weekends. The first event is a gift to herself, a spa getaway three-day weekend in Tempe, Arizona (just outside of Phoenix, AZ).<br /><br /><br />To read about Christine's experience and review of the Buttes Resort in Tempe, AZ (Phoenix),<br /><br />visit her blog at <a href="http://aboutchristinemichaels.blogspot.com/">http://aboutchristinemichaels.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />The best I can do is "Calgon, take me away!" [Alicia]. But I've had my share of spa treatments. So Christine, you deserve it so enjoy!Blog Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973563783461373986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703004085671909720.post-38988447415196719072008-10-21T08:31:00.000-07:002008-10-21T09:28:01.730-07:00Best Dog Halloween Costumes<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SP32PvsDe3I/AAAAAAAAAsM/YtCqmvlZ5e8/s1600-h/Fast+food+dogs.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259630690198322034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SP32PvsDe3I/AAAAAAAAAsM/YtCqmvlZ5e8/s400/Fast+food+dogs.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Pets are like children and we love to dress them up in the spirit of Halloween. Our pets are used to dress up time, they actually look forward to it because they know it means a special outing and lots of attention.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://aboutaliciagrecco.blogspot.com/2008/10/best-dog-halloween-costumes.html">Visit Alicia's blog </a>to see several creative and funny costumes for dogs. Which one is your favorite? Christine likes the white dog in a bra and thong.</div><br /><div></div><div> </div>Blog Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973563783461373986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703004085671909720.post-81534737666027006772008-10-01T08:45:00.000-07:002008-10-21T08:48:52.596-07:00Is the Artic Disappearing?Experts say the <a href="http://goinggreenguide.blogspot.com/2008/09/artic-disappearing-polar-bears.html">Artic is Disappearing</a>, according to a recent CNN News report. But some comments on their website suggest that Global Warming is hysteria.<br /><br /><br /><br />Visit our <a href="http://goinggreenguide.blogspot.com/2008/09/artic-disappearing-polar-bears.html">GREEN Blog </a>and watch the brief CNN video and let us know what you think!Blog Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973563783461373986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703004085671909720.post-67657164466076882562008-09-26T18:36:00.000-07:002008-10-21T09:27:23.839-07:00Check out our remodeled GREEN Blog<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SP4C26W1BeI/AAAAAAAAAsc/fxmDznZO6o4/s1600-h/Kids+fishing+at+lake.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259644557216515554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SP4C26W1BeI/AAAAAAAAAsc/fxmDznZO6o4/s320/Kids+fishing+at+lake.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>We remodeled our <a href="http://goinggreenguide.blogspot.com/">GREEN blog</a>--a true makeover.<br /><br />From two columns to three columns.<br /><br />A look and feel of the sky, trees, water --nature that touches everyone.<br /><br />Do you enjoy the outdoors? Maybe fishing? Or taking your son and daughter fishing.<br /><br />If you're wondering how to sort through all this GREEN noise, and where to start, we've added a couple of postings to get you started. Following some simple steps can save you thousands of dollars a year in your home.<br /><br />Take a peak!</div>Blog Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973563783461373986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703004085671909720.post-18787135937815270752008-09-19T07:39:00.000-07:002008-09-19T09:11:31.024-07:00Bedroom Battle--Blackberry or Spouse!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SNPPIoMPZqI/AAAAAAAAAcM/XaBtKAJ1HuI/s1600-h/Blackberry+bed.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247765737951422114" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SNPPIoMPZqI/AAAAAAAAAcM/XaBtKAJ1HuI/s200/Blackberry+bed.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><div><div>It's September and everyone is in full swing for back-to-school which means kids got a new shiny "notebook" called a laptop computer and parents have an excuse to get a new toy as well-- a Blackberry! Coincidentally, we came across a news report that 35% of Blackberry users chose their Crackberry over their spouse in the bedroom. Could this be true? So we thought we would take our own poll. <a href="http://aboutaliciagrecco.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Visit Alicia's Blog, see the news video and take our poll </a>. You can be anonymous to prevent any signifcant other from claiming "I Knew It!" Is Crackberry addiction vying for the new cause of marital strife? You tell us!<br /><br /><br /><strong>Don't forget to POST A COMMENT--For example, do you think some people are addicted to their PDAs? Do you have a story to share?</strong> What's your opinion on use of PDAs or cell phones when going on a date, at meal time with friends or family, etc.</div><br /><div> </div></div></div>Blog Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973563783461373986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703004085671909720.post-75565778622566557772008-09-19T07:21:00.000-07:002008-09-19T09:12:47.571-07:00Florida Vacation Auction<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SNPPbe70t3I/AAAAAAAAAcc/dZFFnHsD3v8/s1600-h/Lime+Green+Palm+blue+background.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247766061884159858" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SNPPbe70t3I/AAAAAAAAAcc/dZFFnHsD3v8/s200/Lime+Green+Palm+blue+background.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><p align="left"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SNPEK4DRf5I/AAAAAAAAAbs/JzJOse6DywE/s1600-h/Lime+Green+Palm+blue+background.jpg"></a></p><div> </div><div>If you love golf, deep- sea fishing and diving for lobsters, Blog Sisters found a deal for only $130 total! No kidding. Visit our <a href="http://fabflorida.blogspot.com/2008/08/florida-vacation-auction.html">Fabulous Florida </a>blog for details on this new website for travel deals exclusively for Florida. </div></div>Blog Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973563783461373986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703004085671909720.post-68711242134117032572008-09-19T06:54:00.000-07:002008-09-19T08:48:46.026-07:00Pussycat Misfits<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">FOR A GOOD LAUGH</span></strong></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247747561667145314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SNO-moQXrmI/AAAAAAAAAbk/ErI2e59_-co/s320/Kitten-ASPCA.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />If you missed the news report <a href="http://aboutchristinemichaels.blogspot.com/2008/08/prince-chunk-soon-to-be-added-to.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">about the lost 40 pound cat</a>, we bring you this humorous report from <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Fox News</a>.<br /><br /><br />Cat owners, pet lovers, and those who love a good laugh <a href="http://aboutchristinemichaels.blogspot.com/2008/08/funny-cat-video.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">this cat video is hilarious</a>. End your day with a smile and a chuckle.Blog Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973563783461373986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703004085671909720.post-82352093684651637272008-09-18T07:52:00.000-07:002008-09-19T08:49:19.510-07:00Pistol PantiesWe love the name and the brand! But it's not what you think. Well almost. <a href="http://kryshasshoppingkapades.blogspot.com/2008/07/pistol-panties.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Christine blogs</a> about this newly, discovered <em>swimwear</em> line from British/Colombia designer, Deborah Fleming. A vintage concept turned retro, these bikinis are alluring, sexy, chic and tasteful. See a slideshow of the models strutting down the catwalk in Pistol Panties swimwear from the Miami fashion show.Blog Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973563783461373986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703004085671909720.post-27802010428622048742008-09-17T07:56:00.000-07:002008-09-19T08:49:39.451-07:00$5 for your Thoughts?<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">ZIP TIPS</span> </div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247756143067688866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SNPGaIdsb6I/AAAAAAAAAb0/jXbCd53MBjc/s200/Mary+Poppins-cropped.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />Here are some quick tips on making a few bucks, receiving a free magazine suscription and a little help for new moms.<br /><br /><a href="http://ziptips.blogspot.com/2008/07/5-for-participating-in-health-survey.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$5 for your Thoughts? </a><br /><br /><a href="http://ziptips.blogspot.com/2008/09/free-pampers-potty-training-kit.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Free Pampers Potty Training Kit</a><br /><br /><a href="http://ziptips.blogspot.com/2008/09/free-2-year-subscription-to-traditional.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Free 2 year subscription for Traditional Home Magazine</a>Blog Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973563783461373986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703004085671909720.post-74434966845627156592008-08-24T10:21:00.000-07:002008-08-29T19:54:11.956-07:00"Hidden" eBay AuctionseBay aficionados! If you have not already heard about <a href="http://blogsistershowmoney.blogspot.com/2008/08/hidden-ebay-auctions.html">this site, it's worth investigating</a>.<br /><br />Save big on eBay auctions and items that did not sell fast or sell at all.<br /><br />This site is good for eBay shoppers in U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada, Italy, France, and the Netherlands.Blog Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973563783461373986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703004085671909720.post-89307431894293166092008-08-22T10:15:00.001-07:002008-08-29T19:51:05.149-07:00Watch Movies for Free on InternetEver get stuck at the airport and wish you had a selection of movies to enjoy while waiting?<br /><br />Well if you have a laptop with wifi, you can now connect <a href="http://ziptips.blogspot.com/2008/08/watch-movies-for-free-on-internet.html">to this website to watch movies</a>, television programs and more all for FREE.<br /><br />If you're tech saavy and now how to connect your computer and flatscreen to watch movies, then this site can save you from monthly premium cable fees. Watch what you want, when you want!Blog Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973563783461373986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703004085671909720.post-67782146659392335232008-08-18T17:47:00.000-07:002008-08-29T19:52:34.561-07:00Help Stop the Inhumane Treatment<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SKoYgQoM7bI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/YgBlyyjpNDA/s1600-h/sad+dog.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236024459270090162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SKoYgQoM7bI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/YgBlyyjpNDA/s200/sad+dog.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Dear readers,<br /><br />On a serious note, we share this life changing story.<br /><br />If you have not heard yet about where puppies come from, and we're not talking about the children's version of the Puppy stork, or the familiar, natural course of the birds and the bees, then you need to read this blog. There is nothing natural or humane about the birth of these puppies. Please educate yourself and consider other options for adopting a new pet into your family.<br /><br /><br /><blockquote></blockquote><em>A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself. </em><a title="1815-1885, American Humorist, Lecturer" href="http://www.famous-quotes.com/author.php?aid=733"><em>Josh Billings</em></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://aboutaliciagrecco.blogspot.com/2008/08/stop-inhumane-treatment-never-buy-dog.html">Click here to learn more about Puppy Mills</a>- where 99% of puppies from pet stores come from.Blog Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973563783461373986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703004085671909720.post-72032843668076318462008-08-12T11:49:00.000-07:002008-08-29T19:54:46.366-07:00Contractors make Lawyers look like Saints!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SJ3m6Tyi8iI/AAAAAAAAAXE/FLdOpfaV7zw/s1600-h/construction+worker.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232592231493464610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SJ3m6Tyi8iI/AAAAAAAAAXE/FLdOpfaV7zw/s200/construction+worker.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://aboutchristinemichaels.blogspot.com/2008/08/contractors-make-lawyers-look-like.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Contractors make Lawyers look like Saints!</a><br />Protect yourself from a dangerous liaison.<br />These 10 steps will save you from headaches, nightmares and bankruptcy.</div>Blog Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973563783461373986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703004085671909720.post-35069671878279170452008-08-09T11:44:00.000-07:002008-08-09T11:46:47.975-07:00See How Americans Spent their Economic Stimulus Check<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SJ3l7YvsaII/AAAAAAAAAW8/X5GRJRvr7so/s1600-h/Uncle+Sam.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232591150491920514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SJ3l7YvsaII/AAAAAAAAAW8/X5GRJRvr7so/s200/Uncle+Sam.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />See how Americans spent their <a href="http://blogsistershowmoney.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">economic stimulus check</a> from Uncle Sam.<br />Some are funny, some cynical, some heart-warming.<br />Add your picture and description of how you spent your check.<br /></div>Blog Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973563783461373986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703004085671909720.post-48822989431355402012008-08-08T08:44:00.000-07:002008-08-08T08:58:37.507-07:00Ladies--the Shoe Goddess has answered our Prayers<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SJxrIN1alcI/AAAAAAAAAW0/1NQlIt2GUcs/s1600-h/Tiffany+Shopping.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232174655994500546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SJxrIN1alcI/AAAAAAAAAW0/1NQlIt2GUcs/s200/Tiffany+Shopping.jpg" border="0" /></a>Ladies —<a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=2891202202994774183&postID=3389927621992119144" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">the Shoe Shopping Goddess</a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=2891202202994774183&postID=3389927621992119144" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> </a>has answered our prayers (in terms of convenience)!<br />Need a pair of shoes last minute for that dinner party, camping with the family, wedding in Tennessee? This site offers overnight shipping, Free Shipping, and Free Returns. Prices are not inexpensive but when you're in a pinch and need them the next day, this is your emergency resource.<br /><div align="center"><div align="left"><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">To subscribe to our newsletter, send an email to </span><a href="mailto:Blog.Sisters@yahoo.com"><span style="font-size:85%;">Blog.Sisters@yahoo.com</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> and enter SUBSCRIBE in the subject line with name and email address.</span> </div></div>Blog Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973563783461373986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703004085671909720.post-22817715546077396722008-08-01T19:20:00.000-07:002008-10-09T23:00:28.920-07:00What is a BLOG?<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SOwhFkTKkSI/AAAAAAAAAjs/5ZU9u1htgX4/s1600-h/blogs+cartoon.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254611244761649442" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SOwhFkTKkSI/AAAAAAAAAjs/5ZU9u1htgX4/s320/blogs+cartoon.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div>Good question! Don't feel shy or frightened that you are suddenly part of a prehistoric race. Technology changes quickly (ie. Blog Sisters thought we caught up with the greyhound in the dog track, but now we see new "gadgets" associated with blogs such as Tweeters.) So much to learn. Let's start with the basics.</div><br /><div></div><div>A blog is a website normally maintained by an individual or coauthors (in terms of adding content) that serves as the medium to compose entries or "postings". These postings may consist of commentaries on any subject (ie. sports, TV show, or politics), how-to instructions (ie. recipes for baking, main meals, do-it-yourself home remodeling), or online journal about a person's life or activitives or hobbies (ie. <a href="http://aboutchristinemichaels.blogspot.com/">About Christine Michaels</a>). The difference between a BLOG and a "static advertisement or editorial" is the two way communication. BLOGs communicate with a community. It's not one-way communication but many communicating with many. Usually the topic of discussion is the Headline of the "posting". The way this is accomplished is by readers writing A COMMENT at the end of each posting.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Below is a breakdown of another example of a BLOG we created that offers tips on anything.</div><div></div><br /><div>BLOG <a href="http://ziptips.blogspot.com/">ZIP TIPS</a></div><br /><div>- posting: What is the difference between a brown egg & white egg?</div><br /><div>- posting: Free Subscription to Magazine</div><br /><div>- posting: How to Get Best Seats on a Flight</div><div> </div><div></div><div>Final example, POTPOURRI Newsletter is the name of this BLOG. The posting is "What is a Blog?"</div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div>If you have any questions, JUST POST A COMMENT right below this posting. Either BLOG SISTERS will answer you or another reader. And the conversation continues...</div></div>Blog Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973563783461373986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703004085671909720.post-6617775811330017692008-07-29T09:32:00.000-07:002008-07-29T14:57:50.510-07:00Inaugural Issue of Potpourri Newsletter<div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000000;">The Blog Sisters have launched five blogs with more to come. For a description of each blog, scroll down. Then click on the picture for the entire blog or just click on specific links to posts (within a blog) which match your interests. For easy reference, the list of blogs are listed on the right as well so you don't have to always scroll down to a specific blog. ENJOY!!!</span></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"><span style="font-size:130%;">ZIP TIPS</span>!</span></div></strong><span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong><a href="http://ziptips.blogspot.com/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228529183095321442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SI93lxAo82I/AAAAAAAAAVY/Q7amVzS5pXc/s200/Mary+Poppins-cropped.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></strong></span>Like Mary Poppins who snaps her fingers and things fall into place in zippety-do-dah time, these are brief tips on a host of topics—Hotels, airlines, children coloring kits…<br /><br />· <a href="http://ziptips.blogspot.com/2008/07/keeping-track-or-chart-of-airline-fees.html">Will Airlines Charge for Changing Seats?</a><br />· <a href="http://ziptips.blogspot.com/2008/07/airline-references-at-your-e-fingertips.html">Your Airline Travel Butler</a><br />· <a href="http://ziptips.blogspot.com/2008/07/how-to-get-best-airline-seats-on.html">How to Get the Best Airline Seats on a Flight</a><br />· <a href="http://ziptips.blogspot.com/2008/06/5-secrets-hotels-dont-want-you-to-know.html">5 Secrets Hotels Don’t Want You to Know</a><br />· <a href="http://ziptips.blogspot.com/2008/06/free-kung-fu-panda-resources.html">Free Kung Fu Panda Resources</a><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">YOU LOOK GOOD IN GREEN</span> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228529030493973458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SI93c4hpK9I/AAAAAAAAAVQ/kdMNw_iR5H0/s200/Green+lady.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /></strong></span>Every day a deluge of news about “Going Green” bombards us from all media types. So add us to the list. Whether its tips for creating homemade household cleaners, taking eco trips, using chocolate for fuel… there’s a green solution for every Tom, Dick and the green wary. The question becomes: Are Americans really doing anything about protecting mother earth? Soon we will send a survey to all our readers around the world to compare our understanding and efforts on global climate change and how we can make a difference. In the meantime, we have provided several posts with educational information & a funny video for some chuckles.<br />· <a href="http://goinggreenguide.blogspot.com/2008/06/sunscreens-may-be-harmful-to-your.html">Sunscreens may be Harmful to your Health & the Ocean</a><br />· <a href="http://goinggreenguide.blogspot.com/2008/06/president-bush-impersonator-discusses.html">President Bush impersonator discusses Global Warmification</a>—he’s only a teenager!<br />· <a href="http://goinggreenguide.blogspot.com/2008/06/green-clean-your-home-with-these.html">Green Clean Your Home with these Household Ingredients</a><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#cc66cc;">WE’LL SHOW YOU THE MONEY</span></strong> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228528728505390114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SI93LTh9FCI/AAAAAAAAAVI/kAH9KnpjdDI/s200/pink+fabric+piggy+bank.jpg" border="0" /></div><br />As big fans of Cuba Gooding Jr., we borrowed this title from Jerry Maguire with a slight edification. If saving money and finding smart ways to generate more money is on your mind, check out these tips. We welcome your tips and suggestions based on personal experience of how to invest and save. Have any of the following worked for you?<br />· <a href="http://blogsistershowmoney.blogspot.com/2008/06/12-ways-to-make-your-home-cash-cow_23.html">12 Ways to Make Your Home a Cash Cow</a><br />· <a href="http://blogsistershowmoney.blogspot.com/2008/06/eight-easy-ways-to-cut-energy-bill-this.html">8 Easy Ways to Cut Your Energy Bill</a><br />· <a href="http://blogsistershowmoney.blogspot.com/2008/06/turn-451-month-into-million-bucks.html">Turn $451 a month into a Million Bucks</a>!<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ffff00;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;">FABULOUS FLORIDA</span></strong> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228528459969634882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SI927rKCokI/AAAAAAAAAVA/gcN_6Zm0NJY/s200/Lime+Green+Palm+blue+background.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /></span>Florida state still ranks high as a vacation destination for travelers within the United States and abroad. Discover Florida cities through the eyes of Christine, a local Miamian, or other residents and visitors. Your tips for the “best kept” secrets in cities, restaurants, activities, times to visit and how to get bargain deals, benefits our small world of readers around the world. It will remain our little secret.<br />· <a href="http://fabflorida.blogspot.com/2008/07/get-mojito-body-massage.html">Get a Mojito Body Massage</a><br />· <a href="http://fabflorida.blogspot.com/2008/07/key-west-anything-but-margaritaville.html">Key West- More than Margaritaville</a><br />· <a href="http://fabflorida.blogspot.com/2008/07/miami-staycation.html">Miami Staycation</a><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#00cccc;">KRYSHA’S SHOPPING KAPADES</span> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228528206986011010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_J1PKNcydD54/SI92s8uC4YI/AAAAAAAAAU4/OSNZQa-TQHc/s200/Tiffany+Shopping.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /></strong>Forget the recession! (Is there a recession?) If you’re like most women who love to shop, then this blog is your opportunity to indulge or at least e-window shop. If you have not seen the movie, “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” with Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard this is a prerequisite for both men and women to appreciate fine items and eachother! Do you hear that? It’s “Moon River” playing in the background. You don’t have to be a Baby Boomer to appreciate this movie. It’s a classic!<br /><br />· <a href="http://kryshasshoppingkapades.blogspot.com/2008/07/krysha-goes-tiffany.html">Krysha Goes Tiffany</a><br />· <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=2891202202994774183&postID=8870490119033829728">This “Guy” is an Accessory You Can Wear</a><br />· <a href="http://kryshasshoppingkapades.blogspot.com/2008/07/welcome-to-tiffanys.html">Welcome to Krysha’s</a><br /><br /><strong>NEXT ISSUE</strong><br />Ø How to Determine if those Email chains are Unbelievably True or Fantastically False<br />Ø Uncover Golden Nuggets with Hidden e-Bay Auctions<br />Ø Learn how Christine Gets Her Clothes for FREE<br /><br /><strong>THANK YOU<br /></strong>Thank you for welcoming us into your inbox and sharing our first issue. Our goal is to include a Health/Fitness blog and one for Sports if we can find a contributor. The beauty of the blogs is we can add to it any day, any time, no deadline pressures, no worries about correct grammar. It's candid, casual conversation. We look forward to hearing from you and sharing your Hot Tips, Inspiring Stories and more.Blog Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973563783461373986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703004085671909720.post-6721704221079405072008-07-28T09:01:00.000-07:002010-03-22T13:20:43.048-07:00Our StoryHello to the friends, family, friends of a friend, neighbors, colleagues, classmates and e-acquaintances of Alicia or Christine! This is a new adventure for both of us and we hope you will welcome us into your inbox! Here’s our story...<br /><br />We (Alicia and Christine) met over the Internet while commenting on blogs but we have never met (as of this posting). Alicia lives in Minnesota and Christine resides in Florida. Our Internetship blossomed and we soon discovered a common goal--To keep up with kids half our age and marketing pros who know the latest technology in social marketing. The world of blogs, Facebooks and Digg Its and widgets are evolving faster and fossilizing the current dinosaur methods of static websites and banner ads used by most companies. In today’s uncertain world where job security is a luxury of the past, we decided to home school and hone our skills (62,000 Americans lost their job this month already). We joined forces and began our self-tutorial on how to build blogs, add widgets and get Digg its. More importantly, our goal is have fun and share the fruits of our labor with you—our friends and family.<br /><br />What to expect? READ ON!<br /><br /><strong>It’s A Bird, it’s a Plane, NO! It’s a BLOG!<br /></strong>For our various blogs, we chose to research or share from personal experience a potpourri of helpful tips, myth busters and a sprinkling of humor. For example:<br /><br />· Forget collecting coins in a porcelain piggy bank—turn your home into a cash cow!<br />· Learn how to get the best seats on a specific flight for your family.<br />· Ladies, wouldn’t you love to know how Christine gets her clothes for FREE?<br /><br /><strong>OUR PROMISE<br /></strong>Maximum three times a month, Potpourri Newsletter will be sent from <a href="mailto:blog.sisters@yahoo.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">blog.sisters@yahoo.com</a>. So please add this e-address to your address book so it won’t go to your Junk or Spam box.<br /><br /><br />We realize you probably receive a lot of junk mail and our promise is :<br />1- Not to bombard you<br />2- Keep the e-newsletter short and sweet<br /><br /><br /><strong>CLICK IT or CLUCK IT</strong><br />We are both learning the bright world of blogs and web design as we go. Our goal is to learn, have fun and make your day a little brighter with a tip or chuckle [please pardon any technical hiccups or irregularities which may occur].<br /><br />If a title or subjects interests you, click it. If not just skip it (or cluck it). This isn’t just any e-mail or website. It’s a community website where you can share your hot tips or secrets and stories to enliven the experience. Just click on “Comment”.<br /><br /><strong>ONE or TWO DEGREES OF SEPARATION</strong><br />This e-newsletter reaches folks in Florida, Maryland, Connecticut, Illinois, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, California and countries as far as Brazil, Ecuador, Scotland, Australia and Sweden—all one or two degrees of separation from Alicia and Christine. If we missed your state or country, let us know so you can join our small world after all.<br /><br /><strong>BDF It—Bookmark It, Digg It, Forward It<br /></strong>Feel free to Bookmark a blog. Just click on the <strong>BOOKMARK</strong> link and a popup of different sites you use to socialize or network (ie. MySpace, Facebook) will appear. The blog will be added to your site of choice. Not that advanced? Don’t worry we don’t have a Facebook or MySpace YET! Just add it to your FAVORITE web sites (that’s the one with the star).<br /><br />If you especially enjoy the tip or story, click <strong>DIGG </strong>and the link will automatically be sent to the Digg It community for others to read.<br /><br /><strong>FORWARD</strong> the e-newsletter to your list of contacts as we’d love to connect with the entire world and get different responses from the four corners of the world. So BDF it with your BFFs (that’s teen lexicon for “Best Friends Forever” for those slightly older than Generations X and Y or who do not have teenagers).<br /><br />If you are reading this as a result of receiving the Potpourri Newsletter and can’t take one more monthly email, please reply to this email and enter UNSUBSCRIBE and your name will be removed from our list. Or you can bookmark the blogs after the first edition and visit anytime. However, the newsletter will not always direct you to the same blogs.<br /><br />Welcome! We hope to make your day a little brighter.Blog Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973563783461373986noreply@blogger.com