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Top Ten Tips - Dyeing Your Hair At Home
2008-04-19 06:00:00 Salon hair dyeing is certainly expensive, so there are many people who opt to save money by coloring their tresses at home. But before you start preparing that platinum blonde or copper red, there are some things you should know: Gather Your Materials Ahead Of Time - Make sure you have your gloves, towels, dyes and ... More About: Health , Beauty , Safety , Fashion , Bathroom
Top Ten Tips - Joining A Gym
2008-04-18 06:00:00 So, you’ve finally decided to join a gym. But where do you start? Determine What You Want - Think about what you want to get out of a gym. Do you want machines? Do you want a pool? What hours can you go? How much are you willing to pay? Write down these criteria to help ... More About: Health , Safety , Weight , Exercise , Drinks
Top Ten Tips - Staying Safe In The Sun
2008-04-17 06:00:00 Sun is good for us - small amounts of exposure increase your body’s Vitamin D-making ability. But too much sun can be harmful, leading to sunburns or worse - cancer. Here’s how you can stay safe and have fun in the sun: Buy The Correct SPF - Calculate the time it takes you to burn, and ... More About: Health , Beauty , Weather , Nature , Outdoors
Top Ten Tips - Having Fun Locally
2008-04-16 06:00:00 Are you bummed that travel is so expensive nowadays? Well, that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun on your days off or vacation. So much can be found in your own backyard, if you know where to look: Check Your Local Newspaper - Many newspapers have a published page of events, from local musician performances to ... More About: Fun , Family , Nature , Outdoors , Travel
Top Ten Tips - Holding A Garage Sale
2008-04-15 06:00:00 Springtime is here, bringing the perfect weather to go outdoors and sell items cluttering up your home. But before you have that tag or garage sale, here are a few tips to make the event more successful: Decide What To Sell - Spend an afternoon finding items to sell, and sort them into boxes based on ... More About: Garage , Shopping , Outdoors , Selling , Clothing
Top Ten Tips - Organizing Vitamins And Medication
2008-04-14 06:00:00 In our medicine and vitamin-happy society, many of us have enough pills and liquids to make us scratch our heads and wonder what they’re for. Here’s how to take out the confusion: Keep Medications And Vitamins In A Cool, Dry, Safe Place - Medication and vitamins are susceptible to temperature and moisture, so the bathroom medicine cabinet ... More About: Health , Safety , Medical , Medicine
Carnival Of Tips - April 12, 2008 - Part II
2008-04-12 06:01:00 Welcome to the April 12, 2008 edition of Carnival of Tips . We had over 70 great entries this week, split in to two parts. (Click here for Part I) Relationships: Geek’s Dream Girl presents Don?t be lovemyporsche unless you own one, please. posted at Geek’s Dream Girl, saying, “Is your screenname keeping you from getting dates? Here ... More About: Blogs , Blog Carnival
Carnival Of Tips - April 12, 2008 - Part I
2008-04-12 06:00:00 Welcome to the April 12, 2008 edition of Carnival of Tips . We had over 70 great entries this week, split in to two parts. (Click here for Part II) Business & Career: James Lee presents Frogs, Social Proof, and You posted at Online Business Freedom. Alex Landis presents How To Tell if You Are Exploited By Your Employer, ... More About: Blogs , Blog Carnival
Top Ten Tips - Avoiding Phishing Schemes
2008-04-11 06:00:00 Phishing is a form of Internet fraud in which con artists steal your personal data, such as credit card numbers, passwords, log-in names and more, by leading you to false, yet legit-looking websites. Being phished can lead to cleared bank accounts, spending sprees on your dime, or worse - your identity stolen. Here’s how to ... More About: Technology , Firewall , Services , Social Networking
Top Ten Tips - Conducting An Effective Rick Roll
2008-04-10 06:00:00 Before we continue with today’s list, Tip Diva just wants to tell you that she is appalled at what Barack Obama said about minorities in the south. Okay, not really, but you have just been Rick Rolled. Want to Rick Roll someone else? Here’s how: Understand The Concept Of A Rick Roll - Rick Rolling (or ... More About: Videos , Funny , Fun , Internet , Music
Top Ten Tips - Keeping Track Of Food Portions
2008-04-09 06:00:00 If you’re focusing on eating healthier or losing weight, a distorted perspective of food portions may cause you to fail. But keeping track of food portions is fairly easy, once you learn a few tricks: Know Your Sizes - Does your huge slab of meat look more like the size of a hardcover novel than a ... More About: Food , Diet , Restaurants , Drinks , Tips
Top Ten Tips - Painting Your Nails
2008-04-08 06:00:00 Do you like painted nails, but the cost of a professional manicure is enough to leave them bare? You can re-create a professional manicure at home, and here’s how: Take Off Old Nail Polish - Use non-acetone remover if you can, but acetone remover usually works to get tougher colors off. Make sure to remove all ... More About: Women , Beauty , Makeup , Cosmetics , Painting
Top Ten Tips - Snowballing Your Credit Card Debt
2008-04-07 06:00:00 Credit-card debt is an unfortunate reality for many people, and in these uncertain economic times, paying off your cards can seem even more harrowing. Tip Diva is not an exception, but she has been using a method called “snowballing,” which a few people have told her about, to pay down her debts. Now, they’re going ... More About: Credit Card Debt , Card , Credit , Money , Organization
Top Ten Tips - Walking Your Dog
2008-04-06 06:00:00 Part of owning a dog is making sure he gets enough exercise - and walking together is one of the best ways to do it. But there are things you should know before taking Fido for a stroll: Make Sure Your Dog Isn’t Too Strong - If your dog is stronger than you are, you may ... More About: Outdoors , Safety , Children , Pets , Etiquette
Carnival Of Tips - April 5, 2008
2008-04-05 06:00:00 Welcome to the April 5, 2008 edition of Carnival of Tips . We had over 30 great entries this week on: Business & Career: Cindy King presents You Might Have More Options To Develop Your Business Internationally Than You Realize posted at Get International Clients. Finance & Investment: texasdave presents Forex your way to Wealth posted at Make Cash Online. Matthew ... More About: Blogs , Blog Carnival
Top Ten Tips - Caring For Office Plants
2008-04-05 06:00:00 Plants are a great way to brighten up a cubicle or office, and can also improve air quality by removing pollutants. Best of all, office plants are relatively easy to care for, and here’s how: Buy Plants That Will Thrive In Low Light - Office s have artificial and low-light areas, and can sometimes be totally dark ... More About: Nature , Products , Plants , Workplace
Top Ten Tips - Easy Ways To Save
2008-04-04 06:00:00 As our economy enters uncertain times, everyone’s feeling the pinch. It’s now more important to save money than ever. But where do you start? Here are some simple, everyday cutbacks that will put some extra money in your pocket: Brown-Bag Your Lunch - Stop eating out or ordering in every day and brown bag your lunch. You’ll save a bundle by making your own meals. Do Not Renew Magazine Subscriptions, Buy Books Or Rent Movies - Go get a library card instead, and take out books, magazines, DVDs and more from your local library. Shop At Discount And Thrift Stores - Save money by shopping at discount and thrift stores for clothing and other home goods. Get past the stigma - you can find some great things for low prices at these stores. Cut Down Or Eliminate Your Vices - If you smoke or drink, think of how much you spend. And then think of how much you can save by cutting out one pack of cigarettes, one pack of beer or a day’s worth of lottery tickets. Use Coupons... More About: Tips , Easy
Top Ten Tips - Selling Books Online
2008-04-03 06:00:00 The Internet is a great source for selling books you don’t want anymore, or an easy way to make a profit on something you’ve acquired cheaply. Here’s how: Get Books To Sell - First, you have to collect books to sell, if you don’t already have some from your own collection. Great places to find cheap books to sell at a profit include your public library, independent bookstore clearance shelves, garage sales, thrift stores or from family and friends. Make Sure Your Books Are In Decent Condition To Sell - You’ll be wasting time and money trying to sell books that are torn, water damaged, excessively marked up or in generally poor condition, unless it’s an in-demand book or very rare. Set Aside A Place For All Sellable Books - When you’ve sold a book, there’s no sense scrambling around trying to find it. Set aside a place for the books you’re selling, whether a box in a closet or on a book shelf. Set Aside Money For Shipping - Depen... More About: Selling , Tips , Online
Top Ten Tips - Quickie House Cleaning
2008-04-02 06:00:00 You’ve been working all week, your house is in disarray, and you’ve just received a phone call that a friend will be stopping by for a visit in two hours. How are you going to get the house cleaned quickly? It’s called cheating: Start With The Bathroom - Put toilet cleaner in the toilet and let it sit while you clean the rest of the house. Quickly swipe the bathroom with a mop and disinfectant wipes, including the sink and shower stall. If you don’t have time to do the shower stall, just close the curtain and pray you don’t have a nosy guest. Move On To The Living Room - Straighten out pillows, fluff up couch cushions and tackle the coffee table. If you have to… Throw Everything Into A Box - Shove everything into a box and put it in a room where no one will see the items. You can do this for every room in your house. Throw Dirty Dishes In Oven - When you get to the kitchen, swipe everything down with disinfectant wipes. If you don’t have a... More About: House , Tips , Cleaning
Top Ten Tips - Overlooked Tax Deductions
2008-04-01 06:00:00 Tax season is upon us, and our wonderful forms are due in a matter of two weeks. But before you file, remember there are odd expenses that you can write off, so make sure you get your money’s worth: Nintendo Wii - You can claim up to $250 from the purchase of the gaming console as ... More About: Education , Technology , Office , Holiday , Money
Top Ten Tips - Backing Up Your Blog
2008-03-31 06:01:00 If any of you tried accessing TipDiva.com from 3:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m EDT on March 30, 2008, you may have found a 500 Internal Error, an empty WordPress blog or nothing at all. Basically, Tip Diva tried updating WordPress via her web host, and everything went kablooey. Luckily, after hours on the phone and a big headache, ... More About: Software , Google , Technology , Downloads , Products
Top Ten Everything - March 2008
2008-03-31 06:00:00 Top Ten Top Ten Tips : Top Ten Tips - Building A Personal Library Top Ten Tips - Dyeing Easter Eggs Top Ten Tips - Eating Healthy On A Budget Top Ten Tips - Stopping Your Drain From Clogging Top Ten Tips - Getting Your Nails Done Top Ten Tips - Finding Lost Items Top Ten Tips - How To Drink Whisky Top Ten ... More About: Blogs , Websites , March , March 2008
Top Ten Tips - Dealing With Customer Service Reps
2008-03-30 06:00:00 From computers to products purchased off of a shopping network, everything seems to come with a customer service number nowadays. And there will be times when you'll have to call and speak to a customer representative, because a product is not performing as promised or to your liking. Here are tips on dealing with customer service reps: Go Through A Chat Room Or By E-Mail, If Possible - This way, you'll have a written record of what was discussed. But if you need to call... Ask For The Representative's Name - And employee number, if he or she has one. In case you you need to further call back about a problem, you can say you talked to this person at this time. Explain Every Step You Took - Make sure you note down every step you took before, during and after the problem occurred. Times would be helpful, if possible. The more detail you can give, the more the rep will be able to help you. Write Conversation Down - Write down key points of the conversation, such as steps needed to ... More About: Technology , Services , Products , Etiquette , Computer
Top Ten Tips - Going Outlet Shopping
2008-03-29 06:01:00 Outlet shopping is fun, and you can find a lot of great savings. But there is an art to this form of retail therapy: Wear Comfortable Shoes - Outlet shopping does require a lot of walking, and it’s probably something best left to sneakers or flats. Leave the heels at home! Park In A Convenient Spot - ... More About: Shopping , Selling , Clothing , Money
Carnival Of Tips - March 29, 2008
2008-03-29 06:00:00 Welcome to the March 29, 2008 edition of Carnival of Tips . We had over 60 great entries this week on: Business & Career: Robert Phillips presents How to Write a Cover Letter that Gets Read First posted at COVER LETTERS THAT SELL. Mark Riffey presents Be the Google of your market niche posted at Business is Personal. Aaron Brandon ... More About: Blogs , Blog Carnival
Top Ten Tips - Dressing Appropriately For Work
2008-03-28 06:00:00 Dress codes can vary from company to company, and even the line between professional and casual dress is becoming blurrier. So just how should you dress for a new job? Ask About Dress Code Before You Start - Before you start a new job, ask your new boss or the department of human resources what the ... More About: Women , Clothing , Fashion , Clothes , Etiquette
Top Ten Tips - Being Electricity Smart
2008-03-27 06:00:00 According to the U.S. Fire Administration, home electrical fires claim the lives of 485 Americans each year and injure 2,305 more. It says, “Some of these fires are caused by electrical system failures and appliance defects, but many more are caused by the misuse and poor maintenance of electrical appliances, incorrectly installed wiring, and overloaded ... More About: Technology , Electronics , Safety , Household , Electricity
Top Ten Tips - Getting Things Done
2008-03-26 06:00:00 Getting things done can be a big hassle. But if you take the time to ponder, prepare and prioritize, you can simplify your daily tasks. Here’s how: Make A Daily List - Make a list of things you need to get done and check off each item when completed. Sometimes, the thrill of checking something off ... More About: Mail , Technology , Organization , Household , Tips
Top Ten Tips - Winning The Debate
2008-03-25 06:00:00 Tip Dude isn’t Jewish, but that hasn’t stopped him from going to the Latke-Hamantaschen Debates whenever there is one nearby. Having been to a few of these, he has picked up some tips on how to win: Dress Appropriately - If you’re going to The Debate, dress the part. Hamantaschens are triangular and jelly-filled. A variety ... More About: Google , Fun , Technology , Food , Relationships
Top Ten Tips - Reducing Your Paper Usage
More articles from this author:2008-03-24 06:00:00 Look around you - Tip Diva bets that you can name at least five different sources of paper, whether mail, boxes, notebooks, magazines or newspapers. Paper clutters almost every aspect of our lives, but you can reduce your paper usage (or for the more enterprising, totally) easily, and here’s how: Create An Electronic Filing System - ... More About: Mail , Technology , Baking , Electronics , Books 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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