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Unique Celebrity Fundraisers

You could call it the “Rockin’ Waffle” or maybe the “Wild Waffle.” Whatever you call it fans of Kid Rock are going to be in for a real treat in a few hours. The rocker, who is performing at Atlanta’s Gwinnett Arena Tuesday night, will be making a pit stop earlier in the day at the Waffle House in Duluth, Georgia. The same place he was arrested for battery after getting into a fight last October. (The singer pleaded no contest to the charges.) Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert James Ritchie, will return to the Waffle House to … Continue reading →

Pop Culture Potpourri–Whiz Kid Hits It Big and One VERY Unique Christmas Gift

If you plan to be in the New York City area in the next few weeks head over to the Toys “R” Us store in Times Square. That’s where you’ll catch a glimpse of a 7-foot-tall roller coaster valued at $10,000. Ten thousand dollars is not the asking price. In fact, the toy coaster is not for sale at all. Ten grand is how much a 10-year-old aspiring engineer from Olympia, Washington won for designing the complicated maze of parts that runs through the body of a dragon. Ian Culhane took home the grand prize-—a $10,000 savings bond—a few days … Continue reading →

Unique Donations From Household Names

He’s the “Grey’s Anatomy” star who has landed on the cover of multiple entertainment magazines. He’s no stranger to controversy and recently (perhaps as a result of the controversy) he has become a familiar face on the celebrity charity circuit. These days actor Isaiah Washington is making headlines once again, but this time it’s for a very unique donation he made to aid a project that aims to detail the Atlantic slave trade. Washington told news reporters he traced his ancestral roots to Sierra Leone through DNA testing, consequently he decided to donate $25,000 to a computer animation project that … Continue reading →

A Unique Auction

Libby and I have written a number of blogs on auctions. They seem to be in the news more and more these days. It has almost gotten to the point where not a day goes by that some celebrity isn’t making headlines for putting his or her personal items on the block. But, today’s auction blog is a bit different. It isn’t about stars making money from selling diamond rings or gowns worn to the Academy Awards; rather this auction blog is dedicated to the sale of far less glamorous items–Web addresses. Hundreds of Internet domain names were recently up … Continue reading →

Where to Sell Your Stuff

You’ve gone through the house and decluttered the lot. You are living more simply and more organized, and you finally have space to breath. Or maybe you just want to clear out some things that have been taking over your home. Whatever the reason you have taken the step to clear the clutter, you can profit beyond having a neater place to live. Sell your excess stuff and get the cash. There are many places where you can sell your stuff and make some money. It all depends on what you have, how much time you are willing to spend … Continue reading →

Have You Thought About a Low Cost Home Business?

If you have been thinking about starting a home-based business but feel that you can not start one right now because you do not have enough money, you may want to reconsider. Some successful home-based businesses can be started with little to no money. A good place to begin looking for low cost home business ideas might be to look at a list of suggestions such as those that I am listing below. As you read about the ideas, think about your unique skills and talents to figure out how you can take one or more of these business ideas … Continue reading →

Did You Know eBay Has Coupons?

You never know what you will find on eBay. For years, it has been a popular place to find unique gifts for friends and family members, and to find replacements for broken items. It is also a fun website to browse through. If you shop around a bit, you can get a great deal on whatever you buy. Now, that deal just got better, because eBay has coupons! My husband and I have used eBay quite a few times. We have sold some things that we didn’t need anymore, which was a nice way to make a little extra money. … Continue reading →

Getting the Most Money from Your Used Stuff

Cleaning out the stuff that you don’t need can be a great way to earn some extra money. it could be enough to pay for a month’s rent or your food bill. But you should know which venues will allow you to get the most money back from your stuff. Here are the different places to take your old stuff and what should go in each. You have a few options when you are ready to turn your old stuff into money. There is the garage sale, the consignment shop, Ebay, online (Craigslist) or print classified ads and donation. Each … Continue reading →

Marriage Week in Review: June 23 – June 29

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The topics in marriage this week have focused on arguments, weddings, and relationship news. Beat the heat this summer, sty inside, and check out some of the articles listed below! Monday, June 23 Is Your Argument over Control? Some couples take part in arguments due to control issues. They are more interested in seeing who can control the other rather than the issue at hand. Your Feelings Influence Your Fights How sensitive we are and how we respond to certain situations all depends on the how we feel. If you are having an “off” day be sure to let your … Continue reading →

More Cause Celeb—Anderson’s Selling Her Viper and Ford’s Saving the Tiger

Not again… People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) poster girl Pamela Anderson is once again making headlines for her unique approach to raising funds for the animal rights charity. Yes, the buxom “Baywatch” babe, who is now fully aware that the fashionable sheepskin boots she wore for decades actually came from real live sheep, is on her soapbox once again. This time she is encouraging animal lovers to follow her lead and rummage through their homes, sell unwanted items, and give the money to PETA. The actress turned magician’s helper recently held a huge estate sale at her … Continue reading →