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New Deals For [Startup] Moms!

July 24, 2007 · 3 Comments

JUST IN!

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Setting up the store is easy: the interface for picking products is nice, clean and easy with templates that you can customize. You have complete control over the categories of products in your stores, and can assign each product to any category you want. If you are serious about making money online, this online shop site may be worth a look.

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Categories: Marketplace · Other Mom Concerns

My PowerMall Review: Another Way For Moms To Get Our “Share” of the Online Wealth

June 26, 2007 · 1 Comment

There has been a lot of buzz about My Power Mall, a new site that allows you to benefit 2 ways: 1) receive cash rebates when you buy things that you would normally buy anyway and 2) get rebates for the shopping done by family and friends you refer, up to 9 tiers.

Why is this a no-brainer? It’s FREE to join, No out-of-pocket or monthly fees. And nothing to sell. You can either sign up for personal savings (Personal Mall) or to make money (Business Mall).

Mypowermall gives the rebates to you in cash and you get something for referring the service. When I shop at Walmart (online or in store) – do I get richer? I get poorer! I get nothing in return except the receipt :( .

A couple of people asked me whether it is legitimate. Fair question. I looked around too before I signed up.

The company CEO/Founder is a well-known philanthropist and writer. The site lists all the staff and the company’s physical address. I also checked with BBB. No incriminating record there.

The most important thing? It is free to join. I am not required to fork out cash. 

The video/movie illustrates very clearly the potential of My Power Mall.

I signed up because I figured I’ve got NOTHING to lose, even if I just want to save money on supplies for my home business or things for my kids.

P.S. Thank you to the first 6 people who emailed me for the free Cute Baby shoes. I still have 8 pairs left. If you want one, please email me at mt@iboplus.com.

Categories: Marketplace · Startup Resources · Startup/Biz Opportunities

FREE Cute Baby Shoes (Soft-soled and in Leather)

June 12, 2007 · 1 Comment

I’m giving away baby shoes!

What’s the catch? I’ve been recently contacted by someone who said that he can give me leads (for a price) of moms who want to work from home.

Then I thought, “why make this guy and his company rich?” I’d rather talk directly to moms and since I have a blog, I can easily do that.     

So here’s what I came up with: I need moms (and dads too!) who have been/ are interested (even remotely) in working from home. If you are 1 of the first emailers (I only have 13 pairs remaining), I will send you a pair of Cute Baby soft-soled shoes that retail elsewhere at $24.95 (or $12.95 clearance). To show how serious I am, I’ll even pay for shipping. 

All I ask is that you take a look at the home business materials I will be enclosing with your package. If you’re interested, good. Let’s talk. If not, just please PASS THEM ON! Do keep in mind that I’m also a mom working from home so I try to keep a tab on my costs :) Fair enough?

Not a get-rich-quick scheme. Serious inquiries only please!

Send me an email at: mt@iboplus.com

Great! Start sending those emails!

P.S. to take a peek at the shoes, check out the pictures inside the box  “My Shared Files” to the right. Tnx!

Categories: Marketplace · Startup/Biz Opportunities

Unique & Affordable Father’s Day Gifts (for June 17th)

June 8, 2007 · Leave a Comment

It’s that time of the year again. And whether we like it or not, we can’t help but feel the pressure to give ‘the man of the house’ -whether our husband or our dad – something for Father’s Day (FD).

Don’t be bitter just because your hubby didn’t give you anything for Mother’s Day (MD) :( This time, you’ve got to lead by example. Treat him like a king on FD (take pictures as proof – men are notorious for their short-term memory) and when MD comes along next year, subtly remind him of what you did this year by showing him the pics.

As for my hubby, I and the kids will be cooking him breakfast in bed and then we’ll leave him alone for the day so he can snooze and rest. He works hard the rest of the week, you know. And then cap it off with a nighttime full-body massage.

For the gift, that’s where I’m having a hard time. I want it to be unique and meaningful. I want the gift to ’speak’ to him about how good a dad he is and that he can even be better!

I guess the buzz word in online shopping today is personalization - making something personal and unique. Generic products are now passe.

* CafePress and Zazzle! (which offer free shipping)for instance let you design your own graphics & text and have those printed on any product you choose at their store. Hmm… what about a shirt with our kids’ picture embossed on it…

* What about a Beer Making Kit from Mr. Beer.

* Or a professionally framed, authentic autographed jerseys, from COLLECTIBLES OF THE GAME.

* Or an art piece from the World’s largest selection of fine art prints.

* If your hubby/dad is like mine who hates to read a printed book, an audiobook is an excellent way to ‘read’ even when he’s on the go or stuck in traffic. What about gifting him with an unlimited book or audiobook gift rental?

* Does he like to read magazines? What about a Gift Certificate to an online Men’s Magazines store?

* To prevent our men from getting lost, we should get each one a can’t-live-without GPS.

* If you’re feeling a little more extravagant, jewelry is always an excellent gift. Try Harris Michael’s line of men’s jewelry. They have items below $50 and currently have a promotional discount of 18% off + FREE SHIPPING +$5 donated for kids.

* What about a Grand Canyon Tour from Las Vegas.

* Or a golf cruise perhaps?

* If you just want to stick to the traditional tie, at least get a designer tie from Raffaello .

Here are some more ideas on how to treat our hubby on this special day:

* Have a movie marathon treat. Gather all of your husband’s favorite movies and watch these with him.

* Love his game. You can challenge him to a one-on-one.

* Hand-wash his car for him. It shows that you also care for the things he values.

* Cook his favorite (healthy) meal and encourage him to stay healthy.

* Go for a run or walk together.

* Organize a dinner date under a clear sky. Set up a candle-lit dinner in your backyard or roof top with delicious food and a bottle of fine wine.

There’s only a week to go. Got to go get the gift.

Categories: Marketplace · Other Mom Concerns