I lovingly call my Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop “G”, short for a friend’s name who bought it for me and the initial also stands for my greatest celebrity crush. I have been running G down to the ground lately with hours of intense work, multiple tabs open, programs running – Excel spreadsheets, Word documents and a print-screen capture software in the background. Sometimes Photoshop is also open. I am tempted to renew its laptop warranty but unfortunately it is long past due. Hopefully we can finally have the desktop computer repaired soon. I am talking to G lovingly everyday, thanking her for sticking out with me through thick and thin with a plea to not get sick and break down anytime soon

A friend’s husband recently quit his job to put up a business. It was a risk he needed to take but is a great investment as gauged by asset based lenders. It was scary to put up their house as collateral but it was all worth it because the business is doing great. He even told us that he can see the return of investment happening in a year instead of two he initially forecasted.

A nephew of mine got hooked in playing baseball after his parents enrolled him in baseball camp this summer. Now his birthday is coming up and I am grateful I saw personalized baseball bats I can give him. I am sure he will appreciate it as that is all he talks about lately. Who knows, we might have a future Babe Ruth in our family!

A friend recommended that we go to military auctions. We can put up our own items for consignment and selling and hopefully get a few items for ourselves. It was such a great idea!

Every year I try to dispose of things around the house that we no longer use but are still useful. I realize that instead of throwing them away I can enlist them in military auctions!

A carpet can hide bad flooring jobs and make rooms smaller or bigger, whatever the intent is. The key is making sure to get quality carpets – CarpetExpress.com is one store!

We have been looking for a carpet to distinguish our living room from dining room – I read from an interior decorating magazine that it can help. CarpetExpress.com is just what I have been looking for!

I have been serious about collecting sports memorabilia up until my husband was able to sell a number 23 jersey that was signed by Michael Jordan at such a staggering price. Now I am a convert – but I only check out authentic items from sites like HollywoodCollectibles.com.

Marine engine companies should draw tips from US Engines. They have been in business since 1986 and has already built a good reputation in providing the best rebuilt engines available in the world today. Their goal is simple—to make sure that they supply their customers with the highest quality rebuilt engines available for a host of vehicles

My mom has always been telling us to grow herbs in our garden like oregano. Now that I know it has anti-microbial properties I will make sure to try planting one so we can benefit from it.