Friday, December 25, 2015

Fisherman MadBite Multi Function Stainless Steel Fishing Plier Scissors Braid Cutters Review

  • Durable stainless steel body
  • Ultra-sharp blades
  • Easy to carry
  • Comes with a line pick, cutting knife and lure tuning tool
ok, so I used these fishing line cutters three times today. They are easy to use. They actually remind me of nail clippers for fishing line. I also learned to make sure your finger is away from the hook when you use them. I got poked a couple of times, but the cutters worked perfectly. They are very small, but big enough for the guy like me with big hands. Easy to learn how to use. You just clip the line. We had thin line and thick line. Obviously the thin line was easier to cut. This handy little tool will be going with me every time I go fishing now. You can even hook it into your key chain if you want. Great present for any occasion. I like these cutters so much, that you will see them in all the YouTube videos I make when I have to cut fishing line.
You can also order them here on Amazon for that guy that has everything, but this handy little tool.

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Gingerbread Shake From BlendTec

Gingerbread Shake

This frozen holiday treat is a festive way to indulge in the flavors of the season.

Ingredients

1   cup 
almond milk, unsweetened vanilla (or your choice of milk)
1⁄2   med 
banana, optional
8   
Ginger Snap cookies
1⁄2   tsp 
ground cinnamon
1⁄4   tsp 
ground ginger
2   tsp 
molasses
1⁄2   tsp 
vanilla extract
2   cups 
ice cubes

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add ingredients to WildSide+ or FourSide jar in order listed and secure lid. 
  2. Select "Smoothie" cycle or blend on a Medium speed for 50-60 seconds.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Servings 2.0
  •  
  • Sodium 290 mg
  • Serving Size 10 fl oz
  •  
  • Carbohydrates 30 g
  • Calories 160
  •  
  • Fiber 0.5 g
  • Fat 4 g
  •  
  • Sugar 16 g
  • Saturated Fat 0 g
  •  
  • Protein 2 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg

VARIATIONS

To make thicker, add more cookies.
To make thinner, decrease ice.
To increase protein, use a vanilla protein shake in place of milk.

Friday, December 18, 2015

The Natural Test Against Anxiety

I worked overnight at Amazon for 9 weeks. By the end, we were working eleven hour nights five days a week. I did well as far as the work, but my body did not connect to the overnight shift so well. I would up in the hospital and the Dr. gave me a prescription for Zoloft. I didn't want to try this drug and rely on it, so I decided to give the natural way a try. This is what I will try and I will let you know if it works.

What I Will Take
Vitamin B Complex
Bananas
St. John's Wort
Lemon Grass Tea
Magnesium
Melatonin
plenty of water
daily walking in the morning for exercise and other types of exercise

What I Will Give Up
Alcohol-I don't drink much and will once in awhile taste a beer, but no more rum or wine to put me to sleep at night
Caffeine-love coffee, but it will have to go
energy drinks in exchange for vitamin B Complex

I will try this way against the anxiety I gained from the night shift and let you know how it works. Hopefully I get things turned around soon.

Apple Raisin Dressing From Good Meals Happen At Home

Ingredients

1/4
cup butter
1
large onion, chopped (1 cup) 
2
stalks celery, chopped (about 1 cup) 
2
Granny Smith apples, chopped (about 3 cups) 
2
teaspoons rubbed sage
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1
bag (16 oz) seasoned cornbread stuffing
1
cup golden raisins
1
cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 1/2
to 3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2
eggs, slightly beaten

DIRECTIONS
  •  Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • 2 In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook onion and celery in butter 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add apples; cook 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in sage, salt and pepper.
  • 3 In large bowl, mix stuffing, raisins, pecans and onion mixture. Add broth and eggs; mix well. Spoon into baking dish.
  • 4 Bake uncovered 50 to 60 minutes or until well browned.


Saturday, December 5, 2015

Three Ways To Get Your Small Business Off The Ground

These days, many small business owners are ready to make their entrepreneurial vision of success a reality. If you run a budding business and want to ensure that the company becomes profoundly successful, know that there are numerous techniques you can use to make it happen. Here are three of them: 

1. Invest In Presentation Optimization Services.

One of the best ways to get your small business growing is by investing in presentation optimization services. When you give an absolutely incredible presentation, you build the value of your brand, impress audiences, boost sales, and improve your sphere of influence. For this reason, it's important that your presentations be optimized for factors like aesthetic appeal, efficacy, and relevance to contemporary audiences. You can put this optimization process in motion by hiring a team of Powerpoint specialists to work on your behalf. Industry professionals such as those at eSlide are highly skilled in providing cutting edge, customized services.

2. Enhance Your Marketing Campaign.

In addition to investing in presentation optimization services, make sure that you enhance your marketing campaign. Marketing is important at all times, but it is especially imperative when you start a new business and are attempting to build a base of loyal clients. Growth hacking is a wonderful marketing mechanism for small business owners to use because it is cost-effective. Through internet advertising measures such as social media optimization and content marketing, you can connect and convert your audience in a manner that helps you enhance conversion and build your brand. 

3. Network (All The Time!)

Although almost every business owner recognizes the power and importance of networking, there are still many leaders who fail to engage in the enterprise on a regular basis. Don't commit this oversight. Instead, get in the habit of regularly attending both informal and formal events that enable you to connect with the individuals who will eventually become your business partners or loyal clients. Some of the networking events you should consider attending include weddings, lectures, conferences, baby showers, block parties, and career fairs. 

Don't Delay-Get Your Small Business Growing Today 

If you just started a business and are ready to watch it grow and flourish, it's time to begin implementing success principles and procedures that will help you realize the vision. To get started, you should consider the value of investing in presentation optimization services, enhancing your marketing platform, and networking regularly!