Starting a new business can be a very exciting adventure. But at the same time it can really put a strain on your brain in not forgetting everything that you need to take care of. I have started a new business and the state of Indiana is putting me through the fiery hoops making sure that everything is dotted and placed correctly. A lot of states do not even want a license but of course ours does!

It would be nice to hire raleigh accountants in the beginning in order to make sure that all the financial aspects are taken care of correctly. Instead I am going by the rather large and lengthy check list that the application packet came with. Pages and pages of things that either need to be filled out, written out or done needs to be done. I will be starting the manual this coming week as everything else is done now. After that it is to send the manual and all the papers to the state with the fee and hold my breath for acceptance!

Guest post from: Constance Rodgers

There are many people out there who are not interested in the least about saving money or the planet. They probably make more than six figures a year and don’t have children and don’t plan to have any relatives live longer than they do. They are not concerned with saving the planet because they are convinced that it doesn’t need to be saved. I am not one of those people. I need to save money and I also am interested in doing things that are going to be helpful to the environment instead of wasting it away. First off to save some money I decided to Shop Electricity Rates and Save in Texas.

It helped me save money on my energy costs each month and a good bit over the year. After that I decided it was time to do some things around the house to help save energy and save some money for me at the same time. I went online and did a little research.

After that I headed to The Home Depot to pick up a few things that were suggested in my research.

Since Trevor has been off work he has come up with a new hobby. He wants to buy morgan dollars and start a collection. He seems to think that this will be a great way to invest money and save at the same time.

At least if he started to collect coins it wouldn't take up a lot of room and would be easily stored. I think that would be a great thing for him to do and stick with. He would be investing and for holidays and such we would all know what to buy him for gifts! One or two good reasons right there for the family. haha

I told him before he started to do this to make sure he researches it closely to make sure it is a wise way to invest his money in.

One of our neighbors has a gazebo on the side front portion of their house. Each holiday they decorate it with all kinds of things so it usually looks festive. I thought about getting one for the yard but then I thought about the yearly maintenance that they need and I do not think the boys want to paint and fix it each spring!

Instead I have been looking into one of the mobile offices that you can purchase. That is what I really want but they can be pretty expensive and who knows how much it would cost to get electricity put in. I might make some calls next month about this because the more I think about it the more I want to know about how much that would cost. That would be a great spring/summer project!

This week I will be starting to take measurements and make a list of the things that need to be done in the bedroom. I have two major fix it's to do and the rest is just cosmetic. One thing that I need to measure is along the one wall for a work station, no not a desk but something like mobile computer carts to put a couple of devices on to out of the way of the room.

I am planning on getting the office area completely measured, cleaned and things moved around by the end of the week. Then I can have a clearer idea of how I want the bedroom space to look.

I have been looking at decorating ideas and some are out of this world! Jeremy helped me look last week. If it was gold, gaudy and red he was totally there for it. I amlooking at more subtle tones of sandstone wall, chocolate browns and aqua colors.

A lot of work to be done in there but it should look ok in a month or so!

Usually I do a yearly Tarot card reading at midnight December 31st, ringing in the New Year. This year though I had a feeling not to do this and consulted my inner circle if they were getting the same thing for me. Never hurts to confirm something with others and ask advice.

I put it off until it felt right and sure enough it was on my birthday. After doing these readings for so many years on the same day it was another big change which I did laugh about. I first read the reading for 2011, which when I did it I poo poo'd the reading completely. It was just so off the wall that I figured it was just incorrect. Reading it though I found that I should not poo poo my cards. It was so spot on that it gave me the shivers. Especially the end of 2011 prediction. It was eerily correct.

This years reading was another odd one but I totally understood what it was saying. Year of massive changes that is coming in with gale force winds much like a tornado.

I think the funniest thing is the premise of the reading was centered on one main topic and major change. Something that I had a dream about and knew was something that I needed to start. It's funny that this new project I know the dates and times that it needs to be grown on.

Although there are some points of the yearly reading that I am still a little puzzled over I know that I will not poo poo my cards again. The year 2012 is looking to be filled with massive changes but I am so ready for this!

Thanks for the post from Barney Crosby

I am so excited about a new reality TV show that is coming on called Texas Multi-Mamas. One of the girls that will be featured on the show is a mom of quads. I have been following her blog for the past 4 years.

Wow, as I wrote that I realized how crazy that sounds. Yes, I am one of those people. That follows someone's blog for years and feels like they know the person all the while they don't even know I exist. That is sad. Except that I found her blog when I was pregnant with my son and she was pregnant with quads.

It was so interesting to check her blog and see how she was doing and how her babies were doing. Basically at any age I was able to see a window into what it would be like to have four of my one little boy! I have it all set up to tape the episode on my directv in texas.

This way I will be able to really enjoy the show after my kids and husband are fast asleep and I can have some me-time!

What a week so far. And it's only Thursday!

Trevor went for his appointment at the doctors and found out the following day he may not be able to go back to work till April. Lord have mercy on us all. Since it is his right hand there is not a lot for him to piddle with. So doing any major projects to keep him busy is out of the question. He is going to talk to the doctor to see if the time frame may have been a mistake. Knowing the nurse and the way she acted it may just be.

Nick found out yesterday in karate that since he is a purple belt he will now be trained as if he is a black belt in order to get the purple with black stripe. He was excited but scared as I guess he is the only one now with that high rank in his class or something like that. Kid can kick some butt that is for sure. Colton had better watch out, one of these days-pow to the moon from Nick!

Shaina has been looking into Medical Records Technician Jobs to see if she might be interested in this type of career change. Although right now she is in management classes for a promotion

Colton had Megan cut his hair yesterday. Looks pretty good. He found $20 in his drawer this morning so his mood was great before school!

Weather is warming up a bit. Those two days that were in the 20's was something else. Only bad thing that happened was the toilet froze. Took a couple of hours and that was fixed. Wrapping the pipes this afternoon.

Today is errands and work. The best thing is that I will be web caming with BB and Duncan this afternoon sometime! Can't wait for that

The New Year rang in on a silent note. The year went out though with a loud bang. Total balance was achieved. Which looking at that it is a true oddity.

Usually I do my yearly large card reading but the energies just were not good enough to go through with it. I am looking at completing it some time today though. Last years reading was so on the money it turned my stomach, I should have paid more attention to the message instead of shrugging it off. I am very interested in what this years will have to say for the year ahead.

Today I have to purge the business files and start the 2012 files. I really dislike doing that but has to be done. Since today is officially my last day of holiday I will take the time to put away the shipping receipts and start a new box. How exciting is that?

Also on the planner is to make the outline for the new business. I started it but then everything started to happen so I put it away until clearer thinking was available.

Another New Year filled with changes!

Yule didn't start out very promising. With everything that was and is going on it was just a question how things were going to turn out. But as the morning grew so did everyone's excitement and attitudes were starting to get festive.

With the gifts wrapped, tree lights glowing and the smells of baking and cooking in the kitchen it was starting to feel like Yule. The little ones had a blast running around and yelling, snacking and teasing one another. The older children had fun doing nearly the same thing with the exclusion of running around!

Dinner was the traditional spaghetti and meatballs but this year Jamie was in the kitchen with me and he was cooking it not BB! He did a super job and he packed that sauce with everything you can imagine. It was yummy! BB better watch out he might be a contender with sauce making

Trevor couldn't do anything due to his hand so he went over to supervise Cody putting on the pool covers for the winter. Knowing Trev even if his hand wasn't hurt he would have just stood there supervising!

Yule Eve was a huge success and all anxieties were laid to rest!

An interview with Selena Fox of Circle Sanctuary on Winter Solstice has just been published on-line by the Los Angeles Times in a blog article, “Winter Solstice: The cold-weather celebration is hot again.”
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/nationnow/2011/12/winter-solstice.html

Thanks for your support of Circle Sanctuary!

Solstice Blessings & Best Wishes for a Wonderful 2012!

Today is only Tuesday and all I can think is I want the week to hurry up and end. It is only Tuesday and I am simply tired.

Spent the entire day at the doctor with Trevor. We were there at 8 am and left around 3 or so. He goes in for surgery on Thursday. Great timing is all I can say about the entire situation. haha

I would rather sit and check out annuity rates for hours than to sit in another doctors waiting room right now. I mean you go from one room to another, then a building to another then back again.

We got home around 4-4:30 and still had things to go out and do. I know that there is something that I was supposed to do tomorrow but right now I can not remember what that is!

Between Trevors surgery, Yule and then BB, Jamie and Duncan going to Australia I am pulled all over the place! Talk about the good, the bad and the ugly. That is what this week is turning out to be!!

There are so many changes coming up at the end of this year. Some good and some sad. But the changes are all for the best and so very exciting.

With Jamie and BB going to Australia for a visit this means that they are in for a life changing experience.
Especially BB! I am so envious of all the sites that she will see.

Of course, I will miss them all so very much but the time will pass quickly and they will be home again.

I will be changing rooms so as to be closer to the down stairs. No more crazy lady in the attic. Although I will really miss my room.
Nick has decided that he is going to take my room and he is going to love it! It's pretty big for a 12 year old that's for sure.

All and all it will be a mixed bag of emotions for the end of the year.

All of a sudden it hit me that it won't be long before it is the end of the year.
With that thought the dread of running year end reports and starting the purging of all files, both personal and business.

Luckily I have everything pretty much sorted but the files are always a pain in the rear.
It will take about a week or two in order to get it all finished and ready for packing away.

The new files for the new year always looks so sad being empty. Especially the shipping receipt boxes.
But then it will be full again in no time at all!

Tis the season to bake. Next week the girls and I spend a day or two baking cookies, cakes, breads and of course fudge.

Usually we start this between the 22nd through the 24th.
Especially on the 24th as the fudge that is made earlier never lasts longer than a day or so.

This year I actually found all my recipes that I use.
I put them in my main filing cabinet for work so they would be right in front of me.

Worked out good this year!

Finally this year I set up my Yule town. It is a little busy as I need a huge table to spread it all out.
But in the mean time it looks so cute. I had forgotten how many pieces that I really had for this town.

The little ones sure do like it. Jeremy and Duncan will just stand there looking at all the cute little figures, houses and other things that are included in the town.
The one thing I could not find was the small train. I am wondering if maybe this was one of the pieces that was broken two years ago.

Oh well, maybe I can find a replacement to add to next years town. Of course I have to purchase a table too!

Yule is getting closer and closer. For those that ship packages you might try to get those packages out very soon.

First Class Parcel is starting to take 3-10 days to arrive and this could even become longer due to the Yule season.

Some cases Priority mail is taking up to 5 days, yes that's right 5 days, to arrive.

Here are some dates that might help you when you are preparing for your gift sending:


Domestic Mail Class/Product Dates
First-Class Mail® Service Dec. 20
Priority Mail® Service Dec. 21
Express Mail® Service* Dec. 22
Parcel Post® Service Dec. 15
Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) Drop Ship Dec. 19
Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) Drop Ship Dec. 22


Remember you can always utilize the USPS site to purchase postage at a lower cost than at your local branch.

Plus there is no standing in lines!

Sunday we had our first tree trimming family party. At first I had my doubts as it was a little cold the day or two before and nothing seemed to be organized. The day of the party though everything started coming together so quickly that I was amazed.

Everyone was there except Flip who had to work so maybe next year he will be able to come. Trevor had his girlfriend and her two little girls come which was nice also. Of course Megan, Colton's girlfriend was there and she was really having a fun time. There was about 12 people (including the little ones) shouting, decorating and joking around the entire time.

There were three stations that were set up. Cookie station, Chili station and tree trimming station. We started off with snacks that Norm made and soon moved on to the cookie making station. The little ones had a fun time with rolling out the dough and making pressed sugar cookies. Everyone made their own cookies and then they had to decorate. Duncan got a little to into the sprinkles which reminded me of BB when she was a tot. haha




Next it was time to decorate. I set out the table with the bulbs so they could just decorate without stopping. This was the first year we actually had to many bulbs if that is even possible!










It was so much fun that we decided that this is going to be implemented in our Yule celebration every year.

Our weather is turning colder and colder by the day. We have had a nice dusting of snow but nothing really big yet. The big ones are coming in soon and with that the really cold weather. One thing that I can not stand is when it is cold I can not seem to get my hands to stay warm. Regular gloves are fine but sometimes they feel like they are useless.

I have started to look into the heated gloves for when we are outdoors. They cost a little bit on the spendy side but they might be well worth it when out in the elements. We have all looked at them and laughed in the past but living here the past few years we have come to the conclusion that anything that is heated is something that we might just need.

Hands and feet are so hard to warm up once they are freezing cold. Maybe this year with something like the gloves my fingertips won't hurt so much!

Since Colton is starting college in 2012 we have started a running list of all the things that he will need when he goes. One thing that he is looking at are the toshiba laptop computers that he really needs for his school work.

They are pretty good and have a lot of good reviews so this is something that has moved from the middle of the list to the top. He has agreed to pay half of the cost for a lap top which is great. We have so many things that we need to look into buying the list grows and grows by the week. Some of the things he comes up with is just not going to happen but he is having fun planning his upcoming college days!

Trevor finally gave me his gift idea list. Some of it was pretty funny but a lot of it seemed to be a repeat of last years. One thing that he really wants is another carhartt coats for men as he wears the one he has all the time. Especially when he and the boys go out riding in this cold weather.

I will say that these coats certainly last a long, long time and well worth the money. He has a coat, bib overalls and a complete zipper jump suit by Carhartt. The abuse that they each get is amazing as they hold up so well. I even bought Nick a jacket by this company and he is still wearing it! Warm and well worth the cost!

This is one gift that I do not mind purchasing at all!

I remember when the e-cigarette first became popular it was so hard to locate a reputable electronic cigarette company to purchase a kit through. Now of course there are so many options and companies that offer these one only has to go to the local convenience store to pick one up.

The electronic cigarette company that mine is from is still going strong thank heavens as getting a replacement is my main concern. I have tried the off brands with this e-cigarette and they do work but I would prefer to have the same brand as I started with. Utilizing the e-cigarette is something that does help to ease off smoking. Once you get used to the weight of the cigarette and the mist that you inhale you are good to go. Plus you can charge these up by an outlet, laptop and your PC so they are always there waiting for you ready to use.

You might want to try to stick to one electronic cigarette company after you make your purchase in order to be certain of obtaining the refill cartridges that fit your model. Although you might be lucky and the cartridges may just be universal and you can purchase any other brand.

The E-Cigarette is a very helpful aide in stopping or slowing your smoking habit.

Working in the medical field there is so much paperwork that it only takes one or two mishaps to fall behind with your client files. Needing to have employees updated data is a must for a lot of firms so it is no easy task adjusting and updating those important files.

Those clerical workers that handle occupational health & safety data need to constantly update and add employees progress and other medical data. Sending this data back and forth to other offices that request these files is another hassle. In the process of faxing or emailing you would be surprised to know how many papers during these transfers get lost or misplaced.

Since a lot of the occupational health & safety files may be needed for the progress of an employees recovery it is important that a software system that is reliable should be used. Having such a system with various modules can make sending, updating and running those important
occupational health & safety reports a snap.

Everything is right there for the clerks, medical personnel or other workers that are processing paperwork and information to utilize. Using a successful software program can cut down on time and information lost in paperwork shuffling.

It's December and Mystic Witch is ready! We have Yule Kits that are filled with wonderful items. In the kits you receive: oil, working, herbs and more! Everything that is needed for the Yule ritual.

Of course we also offer the Yule oil & incense separately.

Need a gift for a special friend and wish to find something unique? How about one of Mystic Witch's kits of the month? We have Spell Kit of the Month, Herb of the Month, Oil of the Month and so on. If you can't decide you can purchase all clubs for one low price!

Look for some seasonal sales in our store front just for Yule.

Hope everyone has an enchanting week!

Now that November is coming to a close it is time to start looking at the various policies that we have relating to insurance. One thing that I usually do at the end of the year is to compare the various companies that offer a discount dental plan for families. This way I know that when it is time to switch whether I want to stay with the company I am signed with or signup with a new company. It can be a real pain doing the comparisons and making phone calls for quotes but if it saves a little money here and there it is worth the time in doing this.

I already looked at the dental plan that Trevor has issued by his place of employment. That went a lot quicker than I had thought it would and he made the choice to stay right where he was with whom he was being covered by. A pretty good plan actually so he is very lucky to have that good of coverage and at an affordable price.

The next person I have to look into is Shaina's. They are having an open enrollment for her health plan and she wants to make sure who she should go with. They are offering three options to choose from so this one might take a bit of time to do. Of course doing my own & for the boys will be last it looks like. At least I have until January 10th to decide which gives me plenty of time to make the correct decision.

This was an absolutely wonderful Thanksgiving this year. Everyone was home and having a good time either cooking, playing or watching the game. The grand babies were running a muck all over the place either crying, laughing or screaming which was in a way comical. One would start then the other would stop and vice versa. Very noisy and fun time.

Dinner went well with the girls and even the guys helping with dinner cooking and even the clean up. For the first time in a long time this Thanksgiving everyone was in a good mood. There was some odd conversations over dinner but the funniest was about Norm and wearing maternity clothes out in public. Very funny indeed.

Shay had to go back to work so we had an early dinner at 4 and I actually liked that a lot better than the normal 5-5:30 that usually do.

All and all one of the best Thanksgivings on record!

I have been talking a bit about Shay and her quest on locating the perfect Yule dress in the plus size clothing sections at our local malls. Well, finally she found the dress that she fell in love with just this afternoon. It is so very pretty and the color will look so good with her skin tone.

She was having a hard time looking for the perfect dress as most of the plus size clothing that was in the stores she looked at just did not seem young and fashionable for a person her age. Searching at least three malls in our surrounding malls yet always coming home empty handed. She began searching online last weekend but thought that it was going to be more time wasting. Even though Yule is a few weeks away she was feeling the stress of not only finding the dress in the plus size clothing sections but worrying about delivery times also.

She used the site that I sent her and lo and behold she found the dress! I think she said that it was on sale as well but I am a little foggy on that part. She said that the site was one of the best clothing sites as the clothing had a younger touch to it.

Now she can relax a bit about the dress. Now the new quest is the shoes to match. haha I have shown the picture of the dress below that she has finally chosen. Pretty isn't it?

Thanksgiving and Yule are very special occasions and we all want to look our bests for the dinners and get togethers that we will be attending. Shay was looking for that special plus size dress for our family gathering at Yule. Since Thanksgiving is more casual here there was no need in anything special.

She started first at the malls as they are now filled with festive dresses and pant outfits for the holiday season. She came up empty handed as she said that the plus size dress selection seemed to be geared for the older crowd or so expensive that the dresses she found were completely out of her budget. Such a shame really as this should not be the case with any dress size.

Shay decided that she would look for the Yule plus size dress online as there are so many more places to shop and with a wider selection for her size. I think that this mode of shopping will be the way to go in finding that dress she is looking for. Not to mention it will not be something that everyone else will have! I can not wait to see the dress that she finally picks

The young girl across the street has just announced (actually it was two weeks ago) that she is having a baby. They are a really nice couple and already have a 4 year old so they are so excited to add another child to their family. One thing that she was telling me that since she is a larger young woman she has a very hard time finding plus size maternity clothes that look nice and fit well. A lot of the clothes that she said that she has found looks out of date and style. For a young woman of 25 she wants to find plus size maternity clothes that fits with her life style and taste.

I told her that there are many great sites online that offer a wide array of plus size maternity clothes that she would probably really like. I know that when the girls were pregnant we looked at a lot of sites that offered many sizes that fit all body types. It is just a shame that some stores do not add a little more flair to their styles for women that wear larger sizes.

Hopefully she will find some fun and comfortable winter clothes that she will love to wear!

Shopping has never been easier this year. In fact I already have started my shopping and the gifts are beginning to pile up (little piles that is). I have been going through my lists and trying to get as much purchased as possible in advance. Today I did a search for a pair of big and tall jeans for Norm as he is a big guy and the boys want to get him a couple of pairs of pants for Yule this year.

Since he really only likes one style of big and tall jeans to wear (just think about the 80's and you have the jeans he likes) it can be a nightmare to find the right clothes for him. That is why I do not buy him clothing unless it is a huge t-shirt or something like that. But the boys wanted to do something special for him this year so they picked out a couple of pairs of big and tall jeans that hopefully Norm will like.

Of course, I will save the receipts just in case they are to modern or do not fit him! I can now cross him off the old Yule shopping list!

Sunday was Nick's birthday. He officially is a preteen now. It is hard to believe that he is 12 years old now. Seems like only yesterday he was jumping off the dresser onto the bed screaming POWER BOMB!

Before the family party he went to a good friends who also shared the same date for his birthday. Which while he was gone gave me time to decorate the dining room and bake his cake. For giggles I put the candles on that keep re-lighting. I was the only one that knew they were on there so it was quiet funny watching. As you can see Nick was having fun with his German cake that he requested.




Before this though Colton could not wait to dive into the cake so he literally did just that. With a little help and a quick shove as he was pretending to bite the cake-plop into the cake face first!





After cake it was tacos and a lot of fun at the dinner table with family and friends!

For the past three years for Yule all three of my sons have asked for a specific airsoft gun that they need, or so they say they do, to add to their collections. Last year Nick entered into the world of air soft guns but it was on a lower scale. This year I was looking at his partly composed Yule list and there it was another airsoft gun or should I say there were three of those bad boys listed.

Colton of course has added two to his list that he wants. Last years airsoft gun was an electric one as he did not like the air at all. But I noticed that this years guns are a mix of the two. Being 17 his tastes in air soft guns has become more refined and expensive. He and his friends all go out to the woods and have fun with them. This year since Nick is 12 he will be joining the gang.

At least it is a fairly easy gift to find and I know for sure it will be well received by the boys!

There are so many people that I am running into that are moving overseas. One of the first things that they wonder about when they arrive is where to find good & reliable Removal Companies that will help them to make the moving transition smooth. When you are not from that country that you have moved to it pays to find all types of reliable companies to fulfill your needs.

Teddy & his wife upon arriving to their destination thought that they were set in one spot. Then came the news that they were being transferred. Without knowing anyone they started to look into Removalists that would be cost effective for the Removals
that they were looking for and a main point their reliability and reputation. Luckily they did locate a company that was ever so helpful with what they were in need of. Now when they are looking for an International Movers company they know right where to go. Plus the company has a web site which helps them with quotes and other things right on the spot at any time of day or night.

Once they found the right mover and the job was done they settled into their new life and are so happy that they made this big step!

I am not one to use coupons in stores. Now, I know that you can save a lot of money clipping and turning them in but I do not do it. BUT for the Yule season coming up I will use the internet coupon codes that I find. I will also pass a long great coupons to friends and family that use them. I have found some nfl shop coupons that I have saved because Colton and Trevor both want football things this year.

The coupons will help lower the price as a lot of the things they want has a pretty high price tag. The ease of use is what I liked the most. Plus it is right here in the comfort of my home to pick and choose which ones I can actually use. Another thing, no clipping!

After the holiday season I will still use the site for birthdays and such as the boys love their football gear and accessories! Saves me a few bucks and time which is super important to me!

Pagan Warrior Radio is a new internet radio show serving Pagan veterans and those on active duty in the United States Military, plus their family, friends, and supporters.

Pagan Warrior Radio debuts with a special Veterans Day show on Friday, November 11, 2011 at 8 pm CST on http://www.blogtalkradio.com/witchschool/2011/11/12/pagans-tonight–veterans-day-special.

The first part of the show will be a celebration of Military Pagans and their service. Several Pagan leaders and clergy who do support work with Pagan veterans and troops will be among the special guests on this special Veterans Day Celebration.

During the second part of the show, listeners are invited to call in and share their Veterans Day experiences and tributes to Pagan Warriors, living and dead. In addition, listeners can participate throughout the show through the chat room.

Beginning on November 15, Pagan Warrior Radio will move to its regular weekly time slot on Tuesdays from 9-10 pm CST.

This new weekly internet radio show will be hosted by co-founders Pamela Kelly of Texas and Selena Fox of Wisconsin.

Pamela grew up in a military family and is presently serving as the facilitator (DFGL/Distinctive Faith Group Leader) of the Pagan Circle at Sheppard Air Force Base. Selena, who worked for a short time in a civilian capacity for the office of the US Army Chief of Staff at the Pentagon, has been active in the quest for equal rights for Pagan troops and veterans and their families for more than thirty years. She is senior minister of Circle Sanctuary and director of Circle Sanctuary’s military ministries.

Pagan Warrior Radio is being sponsored and produced by Circle Sanctuary, in partnership with the Pagans Tonight Online Radio network. Circle Sanctuary, one of America’s oldest and largest Wiccan churches, sponsors Pagan Circles at US military installations and on ships in the USA and overseas, including in Afghanistan, Iraq, Korea, and Qatar.

“Pagans have served and are serving in each of the branches of the US Armed Forces. We are creating Pagan Warrior Radio as an additional way to support Pagan veterans and troops and their loved ones, and to be a forum for networking, education, and dialogue. Shows will be a mix of news, information, music, reflections, ideas, and call-in discussion,” says Selena.

Pamela adds: “Pagan Warrior Radio is for Pagans of many paths - Wiccans, Druids, Heathens, Unitarian Universalist Pagans, Pantheists, and others. Upcoming shows will include topics such as the Future of Pagan Military Chaplaincy, forming Pagan Circles at military installations, making portable altars, and more!”

For more information about Pagan Warrior Radio, contact Pamela Kelly: 940.642.8736; paganwarriorradio@gmail.com

More about Pagans Tonight: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/witchschool

After awhile when you realize that your business is getting the hits and visitors you need it might be time to take a good long look into starting an advertising campaign to reach the other potential customers that are out there. And we know that the web has a viewing audience that is abundant. But taking that step further might be a frightening thing to do if you are unsure as to what you really need to do. One this is to locate a firm that can help you through this process. Giving you the lay out of what is best for your company.

BizClick offers the customers a variety of tools and resources at their finger tips to utilize. You have an agent that works with you but it is nice to know that you are able to be pro active in the advertising of your business. Keeping you in the loop at all times and doing what is best for your business and of course staying within your budget. They have many offerings and customer service that is available to you 24/7. Which is good because you never know when something crops up and you need that answer now not later.

Something that I found interesting is that they also offer a loyalty program for all those that are customers. Giving you the opportunity to utilize one of the many services that they have to offer.

Advertising does not have to be a task at all that is frightening!

Every year a list is made of vendors and special clients that business gifts are sent out to. It shows them just how much they are appreciated each year for the hard work and patronizing Mystic Witch.

Clients and vendors alike enjoy receiving a special basket that is filled with something special from the store or a special treat like a chocolate specialty basket. There has been a couple of years that I sent both to favorite clients and vendors that I have been working with for years. Chocolates or some other type of candy is a big hit and the vendors usually will offer to the entire staff to munch on.

During the Yule season it is a good idea to show those that you work with that you are thankful for everything that they do for you.

Have you ever wondered what you clients really think about your product or services that your business offers? Oh, they will tell you when something is not right or even hand you a compliment here and there but what are they really thinking? There are certain questions that business owners with products and/or services would like to have answered that your clients may not ever think to say to you. Now with a customer satisfaction survey you can ask the direct questions that goes beyond the mundane questions of shipping on time, customer service or how the product was received.

I know that I have offered a customer satisfaction survey in the past with questions that I wanted answered in order to enhance my oils or even kits. My clients know what they want and offering a survey of specific questions I received just that. Answers that helped me to pin point problematic areas that needed to be improved upon.

Not only was I satisfied with the answers that I did receive but my customers loved filling out the customer satisfaction survey knowing that I would utilize the information in a manner to improve upon services and my products offered by Mystic Witch. Keeping your clients in the loop can be very helpful in improving your business and having satisfied clients.

Right after Samhain I ask all my children to start thinking about their Yule gifts and start to compile a list for me. Sometimes they start talking about things before the list of things that they might like or want. I attempt to take a mental note so when I am looking for things to purchase I have these things in mind like Shay wanting a pair diane von furstenberg shoes for the New Years Eve party that she will be going to. I have started the search as this would be a main gift due to the cost for her.

While looking I ran into all types of shoe designers that I know that I would love to have shoes in my closet by such as jeffrey campbell shoes which are to die for. I added the ankle clift boots onto my list as my designer shoes last me a very long time. So these boots would last me a few fall seasons.

At least with the shoes on my list I am able to start looking now and making sure that the right pair will be under the Yule tree this year for Shay!

If you are planning a trip overseas you might want to look into staying at anEdinburgh Apartments during your time sight seeing. They have lovely accommodations and affordable as well. If you are traveling with friends a few will actually accommodate up to 4 people. So you have the best of two worlds. A lovely place to stay in if you have an extended stay and splitting the costs so you are saving money!

The Edinburgh Apartments are located in a very picturesque location that is in Dean Village by the banks of the Water of Leith. The pictures that are available on the site are absolutely lovely and would be an ideal location for travelers or even if you were there on a business trip also.

For those that are on a shorter time scale you may also wish to check into the Edinburgh Bed and Breakfast locations that are available. So homey and inviting that you will want to stay well over your scheduled visit. Absolutely lovely! Imagine the photo journal that you will have after your stay in either of the locations. Your friends will certainly be impressed!

Everyone that knows me knows how much I love to wear the different scrubs for the things that I do. Megan, Colton's girlfriend is going into the dental field and I told that if she wanted to find a good selection of scrubs she should visit http://www.blueskyscrubs.com/categories/Scrubs/Scrubs-for-Women/ as I have found that they are reasonably priced and a pretty good selection as well.

I love the fact that scrub tops fit any season. In the summer and spring you can wear them just as they are and they are usually really cool. Especially since the ones that I always get are cotton or like a few others a cotton blend. In the winter the tops are roomy enough that enables you to wear a thermal or a long sleeved shirt underneath. You still have a comfortable fit and do not feel any constraints with the movements of your upper body. I love that. And the pockets! Deep and ready to be filled with the things that you need to have on you all the time while wearing them.

I have looked around so many places in order to know where to buy cheap scrubs it is not even funny any more! I do find a lot of mine at garage sales and swoop them up if they are in really good shape. But I have in fact purchased from this site in the past and will return as I am looking for a print that I am hoping that they have.

Megan is going to take a look and let me know what she thinks about them. Once she starts wearing them she will enjoy them a lot in her work day.

Around three or four weeks ago Trevor decided that he wanted to do something on the side besides his regular job. He began to look into the various opportunities that was open to him and he finally came upon something that he was really interested in. He started to do research on Online Trading and what he needed to do. There is a lot of information that he needs to know and still research but he has been excited to begin. Especially after he talked to a friend of his that is an Online Broker and loves what he is doing. In fact he has been in this field now for five years full time.

One thing that is really good is that now you are able to use the Mobile Trading when you are out and about. Imagine that apps for everything under the sun for trading on the go!

He is really excited about this new venture. Starting out slow that is for sure. He has obtained a wealth of knowledge from this site and can not wait to actually get a true feel of what he is doing!

I know that a lot of people have never thought of purchasing Flammable Cabinet Storage for their propane tanks and other items that are flammable. I know that we never thought of it at all. A lot of people do have these types of tanks and simply put them aside out of the way not rally giving them a second thought. But having Flammable Lockers when you have small children around simply makes sense to me now.

Instead of leaving the tanks out in the open or in a shed as a lot of folks around here do, purchasing a safe Flammable Locker is the safest and sanest measure for safety.
At least if you have one of these you know that you will have a measure of peace of mind in case of fire.

There are so many styles and designs to choose from that there is one to fit any persons home or business environment that is for sure. I know that I have seen these in a few farmers lots by barns and always wondered what they stored in them. Now I know what they are. With the brightly painted look you can spot them a mile away which is perfect for the fire department if they are on your property.

Safety should come first with any flammable items that you own. Now you can have a cost effective place to store them in.

A friend of mine is a tax preparer and we were talking over the phone about the classes that he has to take in order to stay current and also to make sure that his ea continuing education is up to par with the IRS. He has been doing this for around ten years and now with more and more rules and regulations in place it is a must do for his career. In order to keep up with the rules and regulations he has been searching for on line courses for enrolled agent cpe courses. Time is limited and there are not a lot of reputable schools that adhere to the IRS requirements. Which is something that his employer is a stickler on.

I shared a few sites that I had come across either by word of mouth or accident so he can find the courses that he needs. Looking at the course electives they include the ea ethics course , Children - Tax and Wealth Preservation Issues, and Health Insurance Deductions & the S Corporation Shareholder just to name a few. The courses tell you right up front the hours and cost that is needed to complete. Makes it nice when you are trying to complete a section and want to know right up front the costs with no hidden extras or costs that pop up later. Another good thing is that he is able to enroll in a course that he is able to take an enrolled agent continuing education requirements to insure that he knows what he is up against and what he may or may not need to focus on with his studies.

He is torn between two different schools right now to enroll in. I hope that he chooses the best one so he can utilize the school resources on his off hours and complete his requirements in order to advance in his career.

Today we will taking yet another trip to Lowes. Not one of my favorite places to go as every time I walk in there it means an expensive shopping experience. The last time just a week or so ago was for the stove piping now it's for a new back splash. While I am there I am going to take a look at the mosaic tiles to see what they have in stock. I want to purchase mosaic wall tile for the kitchen around the sink area. I have been trying to find the perfect style and design but in between cost and colors so far not finding anything to my liking. I have been looking and comparing for six months now. It's one of those things that has to be something that I like and can live with for more than a year or so due to the cost. And I am sure that the boys will appreciate it also as they do not want to re-do the same thing over again.

I love the look of glass tiles in kitchens and even in bathrooms. I should really do the back splash in this material but this is something that I want to have done now and to start looking for the bathroom, well tack on another six months of looking! I will be satisfied with whatever they have in stock just as long as it gets done and that is another project marked off the list!

The other day Colton came home from school and he was in a snit. The reason was his new book bag that he loved broke. The cord unraveled and boy oh boy it was a mess. It looked like the Jolly Green Giant should be using it at the way the length was. The worse part was I told him only to use it for the lighter weight items and stick with the northface backpacks that he has. But this one has the Green Bay Packers insignia on it so it is so cool for him to carry.

Friday I noticed that he was back to his normal backpack for his books. The cord is going to be replaced this week so he can go back to using his book bag once again and proudly show his team spirit!

This year is no different than any other years past where we usually dress up on Christmas day. So this year everyone has started to plan for what they will be wearing. OK, I had to slightly mention that there were some outfits that needed a little updating this year. One thing that I started looking at is to update my red heels. I started looking at Jessica Simpson shoes as I already own one of her red patent clutches and it is time to find shoes that will match.

I love the purse style and use it a lot during the holidays in the winter. It just seemed to be the perfect thing to match it with shoes from her collection. I have been having so much fun looking at the collections. Of course right away I fell in love with the Nellia style. It only comes in beige so that does not help me with the red but I really do like this shoe and the design on the back heel is so cute!

Since we have a good 6 weeks or so I figure that I have plenty of time to find the right shoe and style for Christmas. I enjoy the shopping online for shoes and purses not only for the relaxing time but that you can also find reviews of a lot of the items that people have purchased. This way you can tell if the item is good quality and can hold up to the description. I know that my purse even with all the winter use looks just as new as the day I purchased it. Her brand to some may be expensive but it is worth it.

Well, the holidays are right around the corner. And you know what that means. All that luscious food will soon be passed around every where you go. This year for Thanksgiving I have looked into a few healthier bread choices to make for our dinner. Usually it is just the normal rolls but this year since we have a couple people on special Dieta Atkins and another diet plan I want to make sure that the breads are a bit healthier and on their diet plan. Not an easy task finding something for them and also being a crowd please at the same time.

Norm's doctor placed him on a dieta mediterranea style and the foods are easy to prepare and I have found a ton of great recipes that are easy to make. Since he has diabetes this diet has really helped with keeping the weight down for him. The worse part is his weakness for sweets. Which of course makes his diets a disaster to say the least. Try as he may he just can not stay away from sweet snacks and he does not eat them in moderation either.

The boys when they are over at his house try to talk to him about his eating habits but I am afraid this just falls on deaf ears. so when he comes over here for any holiday dinners I attempt to find a dish or two that will help him maintain some food regiment on his diet that he is supposed to be on.

What helps me deciding on food to cook is not only if they are on a dietary plan but the ease of the recipe. Not to mention looking at pictures of the foods as well. I love it when you can see the pictures of the foods and happy that authors use dieta Fricker with their recipes showing what the final result of the food looks like.

Like I tell Norm all the time just because he is on a diet does not mean it has to be like being in prison. There are wide choices of menu ideas that are quick and easy to make. Making a single serving meal should be a snap for him since he only has to cook for himself. It should be pretty easy to make the meals following the dietary recipe.

But like the saying goes "You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink", the same goes for Norm and sticking to his diet.

Yesterday Dan called up after he received my Samhain card. I figured that he would get a kick out of the card since he has graciously bowed out of participating in long distance workings this year.

We sat and caught up, he talked, I listened while working on papers. He did sound better than the last time I talked to him so that was great. He was filled with news of looking into vacation rentals by owner for Yule. He and his dog, Sammie will be taking a well deserved warm vacation this year. He has been having a hard time finding the right spot that will be warm and accept his pooch.

The news was a huge relief as he has been depressed for some time with his health problems. Now he seems to be back to the old guy that our crowd knows and puts up with!

I am still going to try to talk him into participating as I think it would be good for him to do. Like I told him, planning a vacation needs a little more empowerment to find the right place!

Just glad that Dan is still the man. haha

There is one thing that we are always looking for and that is heavy duty patio chairs. We looked at Adirondack chairs over the summer as we were searching for patio and deck furniture and was impressed with the designs of the furniture. I personally was impressed with the recycled plastic furniture that they offered. At first I had the vision of the standard white and was really pleased that there was other colors available. Between the red and purple these pieces of furniture was a hit here.

I would like to get heavy duty Picnic Tables for the back yard. Yes, we need at least two with the size of our family and also friends that come over during the hotter months. One table is not enough so when choosing I have to make sure that they are durable, matching and reasonably priced. While I was looking at this site I also scanned the children's picnic tables. One thing that I really had not thought of but with the grand children this is also something that is needed in their size. They had a cute green table that was reasonable in price.

Since our yard is pretty big I am always thinking of new ways for seating that is comfortable. I never thought of having a section that had Park Benches for us to sit on. But then it came to me that when we are all sitting around the fire pit out back that might be something to think of. I was really glad to look at all the items that were presented as it gave me a fresh look on how to furnish the back yard.

I do know that the recycled plastic furniture is the way that we are going to go as it is something that will stand up to our weather a lot better than the wood furniture I have looked at.