In my FREE book, Money for Tomorrow, I gave a few money saving ideas. Here they are and a few more that I thought of:
1) Scrutinize your bills and see where you can cut back. I was paying $5/month for a channel package I did not use.
2) Pack your lunch more.
3) Join AAA for travel discounts on hotels, rental cars, and more.
4) Instead of running to ATM and paying $2+ in fees buy a pack of gum and get cash back.
5) Shop at Sam's Club and Costco and buy your toiletries and other non-perishables in bulk. Buy shampoo, toilet paper, razors, vitamins, medicines, etc.
6) Make a shopping list before you go to the store and stick to it. Impulse buys really add up and break the budget.
7) Instead of going out with friends, have them over. They are certain to return the favor.
8) Turn down your water heater before leaving for leaving for long trips.
9) Turn off computer every night. The cooling fan will run a lot even when not in use.
10) Check the local library for DVDs and books before you go out and buy them.
11) Read your car manual for scheduled oil changes. Most cars are 5,000 or even 7,500 miles nowadays. Your dad's 3,000 mile rule of thumb is no longer the way.
What others do you have?
Monday, October 20, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Centerpieces by Filoiann Wiedenhoff
"You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. - Matthew 5:14-16 NKJV
Do you ever notice when you see a centerpiece on a dining table or coffee table that it can change the whole look of a room almost immediately? An elegant centerpiece set's an elegant atmosphere as well as a beautiful flower arrangement can light up a dreary room.
I believe this occurs because the centerpiece is exactly that - a centerpiece. It's located in the center of a table to make a statement, to be displayed and set apart for everyone who walks in that room to take notice. But take that centerpiece and put it on the table with a bunch of other “stuff” and that same centerpiece loses its luster.
It brings to mind the question; as Christians are we allowing Jesus to be our centerpiece? Are we putting Him out before us so others will take notice? Are we set apart for Jesus so that He can be glorified and magnified in us and through us as salt and light? Or are we being mixed in with the world of clutter where one could not tell the difference between us from another?
I can surely testify to this one important fact...when I allow Jesus to be my centerpiece - He becomes the center of my peace. He is glorified through me and in spite of me and I become that table that displays Him as the most beautiful part of me. Allow God to be your centerpiece and watch how He uses you to light up any room.
Blessings, Filoiann M. Wiedenhoff
filoiannwiedenhoff.com
Filoiann Wiedenhoff is a pastor's wife, writer and columnist. You can visit her website "Inspired Online" at www.filoiannwiedenhoff.com and sign-up for her monthly newsletter.
Do you ever notice when you see a centerpiece on a dining table or coffee table that it can change the whole look of a room almost immediately? An elegant centerpiece set's an elegant atmosphere as well as a beautiful flower arrangement can light up a dreary room.
I believe this occurs because the centerpiece is exactly that - a centerpiece. It's located in the center of a table to make a statement, to be displayed and set apart for everyone who walks in that room to take notice. But take that centerpiece and put it on the table with a bunch of other “stuff” and that same centerpiece loses its luster.
It brings to mind the question; as Christians are we allowing Jesus to be our centerpiece? Are we putting Him out before us so others will take notice? Are we set apart for Jesus so that He can be glorified and magnified in us and through us as salt and light? Or are we being mixed in with the world of clutter where one could not tell the difference between us from another?
I can surely testify to this one important fact...when I allow Jesus to be my centerpiece - He becomes the center of my peace. He is glorified through me and in spite of me and I become that table that displays Him as the most beautiful part of me. Allow God to be your centerpiece and watch how He uses you to light up any room.
Blessings, Filoiann M. Wiedenhoff
filoiannwiedenhoff.com
Filoiann Wiedenhoff is a pastor's wife, writer and columnist. You can visit her website "Inspired Online" at www.filoiannwiedenhoff.com and sign-up for her monthly newsletter.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
The Best Pushup Plan Ever!
This is the second time I have posted this plan on this blog. The first time was in response to a question and this time it is my plan of attack!
Here is a perfect and easy way to build lean muscle while doing one of the oldest exercises!
1.) To maximize your numbers do as many push ups as you can on day one. (ex. 40 total)
2.) Day two do half that number in the morning (ex. 20 push ups). That same night do the exact same number. The key is to do them with perfect technique and without breaking the push ups stance.
3.) Day three add one more push up to day two's morning and night set (ex. 21 morning and night) .
4.) Continue doing this every single day.
5.) Each week you must add 10 to your morning and nightly sets (ex. up to 30 each set). That means that on some days you will add more than one at a time. Don't rush it though, only add 10 a week!
This requires less than 5 minutes a day and in a month's time you will have added 40 to your totals! You could be doing 520 push ups in a year! All with slow improvements and a lot of discipline.
I did this back in high school and started with 30 and climbed to 200+. My friend Chris continued on and peaked at 1,000! He and I decided to give it another go and just started over, ten years later. I am currently on 31...and am going for 300.
Does anybody have any other simple workout plans that provide results?
* Make sure your physician approves before starting a new exercise regiment. **If it is too difficult only do one set a day.
Here is a perfect and easy way to build lean muscle while doing one of the oldest exercises!
1.) To maximize your numbers do as many push ups as you can on day one. (ex. 40 total)
2.) Day two do half that number in the morning (ex. 20 push ups). That same night do the exact same number. The key is to do them with perfect technique and without breaking the push ups stance.
3.) Day three add one more push up to day two's morning and night set (ex. 21 morning and night) .
4.) Continue doing this every single day.
5.) Each week you must add 10 to your morning and nightly sets (ex. up to 30 each set). That means that on some days you will add more than one at a time. Don't rush it though, only add 10 a week!
This requires less than 5 minutes a day and in a month's time you will have added 40 to your totals! You could be doing 520 push ups in a year! All with slow improvements and a lot of discipline.
I did this back in high school and started with 30 and climbed to 200+. My friend Chris continued on and peaked at 1,000! He and I decided to give it another go and just started over, ten years later. I am currently on 31...and am going for 300.
Does anybody have any other simple workout plans that provide results?
* Make sure your physician approves before starting a new exercise regiment. **If it is too difficult only do one set a day.
LinkedIn.com
I recently signed up on LinkedIn.com. This is a social networking website unlike any other.
MySpace and Facebook do not really compare. MySpace is the best way to keep up with old and new friends, share pictures and even stories. Facebook let's you stay intouch with people too but it is difficult to meet new people who are not from the same organization or college as you.
LinkedIn.com is essential for anyone trying to grow their business. I signed up last week and am already networked with almost 1 Million people! I have befriended a few people I have never met and even found a self-defense class for my sister-in-law.
If nothing, at least check it out. Look me up while you are there... http://www.linkedin.com/in/inspiretomorrow
Friday, October 10, 2008
Cell Phone Vs Bible
I got this in an email from my dad and thought it I would share...
Ever wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phone?
What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?
What if we flipped through it several time a day?
What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?
What if we used it to receive messages from the text?
What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?
What if we gave it to kids as gifts?
What if we used it when we traveled?
What if we used it in case of emergency?
This is something to make you go....hmm...where is my Bible? Oh, and one more thing.
Unlike our cell phone, we don't have to worry about our Bible being disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill.
Makes you stop and think 'where are my priorities? And no dropped calls!
Ever wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phone?
What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?
What if we flipped through it several time a day?
What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?
What if we used it to receive messages from the text?
What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?
What if we gave it to kids as gifts?
What if we used it when we traveled?
What if we used it in case of emergency?
This is something to make you go....hmm...where is my Bible? Oh, and one more thing.
Unlike our cell phone, we don't have to worry about our Bible being disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill.
Makes you stop and think 'where are my priorities? And no dropped calls!
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