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Stay On Top of That Storm

Categories: Web Things

If you live anywhere along the path or hurricanes like I do, you’ll definitely want to be on the watch out for those nasty storms. I’ve been living in eastern North Carolina, minutes away from the beach for 8 years. Every year, my husband makes sure I know what’s going on during hurricane season.

I usually like to check out pictures and animated graphics compared to reading those cryptic text advisories from the NOAA. I cannot understand those. Now, I have another tool to use. Thanks to Annette, who tweeted about Stormpulse on Twitter. Beautiful tracker. Love it.

Cookbook Memories

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011 I love receiving my FamilyFun magazine. So packed with ideas especially for an unimaginative mom like me. I found this really cool. Smilebox and FamilyFun partnered to create online recipe cards. You can create your very own recipe pages, upload your own pictures, add music and email them to family and friends. I think you can also blog and print them. So fun.

Facebook, Twitter, Blogging all in One Place

Categories: Everything Else, Web Things

Are you computer savvy? Do you Facebook, Twitter, or blog? Recently I found a new site that manages everything you do online. Lijit provides a powerful search for publishers and individuals. When visitors to site click through Lijit’s search bar it finds content within that particular site and promotes to keep readers at your site longer. This is beneficial for both you and the reader. They also offer a place where you can pay to advertise your site to other Lijit users.

The hope for publishers it that this tool will capture more page views and increase readership on a particular site. The people behind the development of Lijit have tripled their network and doubled it average publisher size and provided excellent value back to the consumer. So if you would like your Facebook, your Twitter, and your blog posts available all at the click of a button for your readers, this is a very handy tool to have.

Fun & Science With Your Preschooler

Categories: Web Things

009 I’ll admit it. I’m not a creative parent at all. I have trouble figuring up what activities to do with my kids. I need help discovering how to play with my kids and certainly need help with what I can teach my kids. Maybe it’s just my upbringing. In a traditional Asian family, playing, having fun or spending ‘quality time’ with your kids is unheard of.

That’s why I’m always thankful for the good people who provide play and learning ideas online. Like what my friend Lisa is doing over at Science for Preschoolers. This is such a wonderful resource! I only wish Lisa had created it years ago when my 7 year old was a preschooler. Whether you home school or not (I don’t), this is one site I’m book marking. Sounds like a great way to have fun, learn and spend quality time with your little one.

Tired of Forgetful People?

Categories: Web Things

I own that – I’m one of those forgetful people and it would be nice when the next time you invite me anywhere, if you would use Phonevite. Phonevite is a service where you can remind people of events, appointments and meetings by phone.

communicate You record a message, enter your contacts and Phonevite calls them for you. I think this is more convenient than email because everybody has a phone, including Grandma who may not have an email. Plus, it’s faster. They can even RSVP on the phone by pressing one or two.

I’m thinking when the kids have a birthday party this is one site that’s going to be really handy. Phonevite is free, but if you want to dial more than 25 contacts at one time, it’s 5ยข per successful call.

Photo credit: lusi

Teach Mini Video Lessons And Earn

Categories: Web Things

You know they say everyone is an expert in something. We all are a bit more knowledgeable than some in certain areas. But now it’s easier and easier to share and earn from your knowledge.

MindBites is a sort of ‘pay per view’ system of your own. Create videos of what you know, upload it. Set a price or make it free then share it. There is no fee to post and host the videos. People who are interested to watch the videos have to purchase credits. Credits cost between $1.69 and $1.99 based on the volume people purchase. You get $1 of the share, or choose to donate that to a charity of your choice.

Granted, earning 50% – 60% is a pretty big bite to give MindShare. On the other hand, your shows are distributed on a ready built network with existing audience. No technical investments or setup on your part. I think if you already own a business this is a great research tool because it has a list of what videos people want to watch and learn about. For example, in the Children and Parenting category – 2nd on the list is how to potty train and third is things to do with a toddler on a rainy day.

Below is one of the videos available for purchase. It’s very cute and educational as well.

Free Workout Plans

Categories: Web Things

030 Ok, I know we just blogged about a new work out site but this is the one I really wanted to share. Like Traineo, Gyminee helps you achieve your work out goals and does all the regular tracking and stuff.

Gyminee however, actually has workouts created by its users you can follow. They also have video clips of exercises so you can learn new workouts or learn to do them right. That I like.

There are two levels of workouts. Free and Pro. Pro workouts are created by certified fitness trainers. It also includes a meal planner and advanced nutrition statistics all for $15 for 3 months.

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