Notes On Development http://notesondevelopment.com Travel Around The World! Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:07:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Couponing http://notesondevelopment.com/couponing http://notesondevelopment.com/couponing#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:07:43 +0000 kteinc http://notesondevelopment.com/?p=502 Guest post from: Bruno Smith

With the way the economy has been the last couple of years, I have been trying to save as much money as possible when I go out grocery shopping. I started cutting out coupons from the Sunday paper, and also I cut them out from all those little flyers that you get in the mail every week. If you get you some type of binder to organize all the coupons, you can really save a lot [...]]]> Guest post from: Bruno Smith

With the way the economy has been the last couple of years, I have been trying to save as much money as possible when I go out grocery shopping. I started cutting out coupons from the Sunday paper, and also I cut them out from all those little flyers that you get in the mail every week. If you get you some type of binder to organize all the coupons, you can really save a lot of money in the stores. You just have to set your mind to it and remember to take the binder with you every time you go shopping. My daughter who is married is much more into couponing than I am. She has a new baby and is having to buy diapers all the time. Those things are so much more expensive than they were when my children were wearing them. I get coupons emailed to me all the time. I always forward them to her because she really needs them more than I do. She was telling me about a program she saw on her DIRECTV about people who do extreme couponing. These people will go out and buy a ton of stuff and end up spending next to nothing. I think they must spend all day every day figuring out where they are going to shop and what they are going to buy. But a lot of them stockpile stuff that they don’t even need. I am pretty sure that I will never get like that because I don’t like a lot of junk sitting around plus I don’t have the space to store it all.

]]> http://notesondevelopment.com/couponing/feed 0 Have You Visited London http://notesondevelopment.com/have-you-visited-london http://notesondevelopment.com/have-you-visited-london#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:38:47 +0000 kteinc http://notesondevelopment.com/?p=500 Have you ever considered visiting London? Americans just go bonkers over all of the pomp and stance of the English culture. With Kings, Queens, princes and princesses it all intrigues Americans and others around the world. If you find the English culture interesting then why not go there and see what is really like. If you have visited grand old England have you visited London yet? If you have not been to London then it may be a great time [...]]]> Have you ever considered visiting London? Americans just go bonkers over all of the pomp and stance of the English culture. With Kings, Queens, princes and princesses it all intrigues Americans and others around the world. If you find the English culture interesting then why not go there and see what is really like. If you have visited grand old England have you visited London yet? If you have not been to London then it may be a great time to consider going since the 2012 Olympics will be held there.

By carefully crafting a business trip to London you may be able to squeeze in some great sightseeing and nightlife as well. If you have never been to London before you may be somewhat overwhelmed trying to find an apartment to rent or place to stay. There are London Apartments available if you know how to find them. There are a couple of Londoners, Robert and Polly Arnold, who offer services in which they find travelers London Apartments to rent. Look them up if you are planning to go there.

]]> http://notesondevelopment.com/have-you-visited-london/feed 0 Planning to Take Your Sweetheart Somewhere for Valentine’s Day http://notesondevelopment.com/planning-to-take-your-sweetheart-somewhere-for-valentines-day http://notesondevelopment.com/planning-to-take-your-sweetheart-somewhere-for-valentines-day#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:13:44 +0000 kteinc http://notesondevelopment.com/?p=494 Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and it is an excellent time to make last-minute plans for your sweetheart’s special day. Maybe you are planning to take her out on the town or maybe out of town. It is nice to plan a special night or long weekend to celebrate Valentine’s Day. It gives you a chance to enjoy each other’s company and your surroundings. Most women like to go out to eat at a nice restaurant and maybe [...]]]> Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and it is an excellent time to make last-minute plans for your sweetheart’s special day. Maybe you are planning to take her out on the town or maybe out of town. It is nice to plan a special night or long weekend to celebrate Valentine’s Day. It gives you a chance to enjoy each other’s company and your surroundings. Most women like to go out to eat at a nice restaurant and maybe dancing afterwards. They seem to always remember what you did for her on Valentine’s Day last year.

It is a smart idea to have a nice present to present to her as well. Most women like chocolates and flowers but many are trying to watch their weight and do not want to be tempted by sweets. If you are planning to purchase chocolates or sweets make sure to keep them small and do not go overboard. Another great present you may have not thought of is a pair of new eyeglasses or sunglasses for her. You may not feel as if you can afford or know how to purchase eyeglasses for your lady but there is help online. Zenni Optical has high quality prescription eyeglasses which can be purchased for as little as $6.95. These Zenni Optical $6.95 prescription eyeglasses look and wear just as well as extremely expensive eyeglasses. They even have a website where you can upload a picture of your sweetheart and see what the glasses will look like on her. Make it a point to do something different this year and impress her with a new pair of eyeglasses.

]]> http://notesondevelopment.com/planning-to-take-your-sweetheart-somewhere-for-valentines-day/feed 0 Are You Thinking of Moving http://notesondevelopment.com/are-you-thinking-of-moving http://notesondevelopment.com/are-you-thinking-of-moving#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:32:25 +0000 kteinc http://notesondevelopment.com/?p=492 If you feel as if you are living in a depressed area of America and are considering moving then one place you may want to consider is Canada. Canada is a beautiful land with much to offer. Canada has approximately 1/10 the population of the US. This ultimately creates a situation of less competition for the jobs which are becoming available. Canada created approximately 10,000 more new jobs than were created in America last year. Canada’s economic recovery seems to [...]]]> If you feel as if you are living in a depressed area of America and are considering moving then one place you may want to consider is Canada. Canada is a beautiful land with much to offer. Canada has approximately 1/10 the population of the US. This ultimately creates a situation of less competition for the jobs which are becoming available. Canada created approximately 10,000 more new jobs than were created in America last year. Canada’s economic recovery seems to be outpacing the US’s and there were as much as five times the jobs created as economists had predicted. There are deals on housing and real estate to be found in towns such as Edmonton , Alberta.

Canada’s unemployment rate has fallen from 8.1% to 7.9% while America’s unemployment rate has risen to 9.5%. If you are considering moving to another country which can provide you a job and housing then Canada may be a place to consider. If you are unemployed you really do not have much to lose by doing your due diligence and considering Canada as a place to put down roots.

]]> http://notesondevelopment.com/are-you-thinking-of-moving/feed 0 Can You Really Afford A Vacation http://notesondevelopment.com/can-you-really-afford-a-vacation http://notesondevelopment.com/can-you-really-afford-a-vacation#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:01:56 +0000 kteinc http://notesondevelopment.com/?p=490 The economy is tough today. With rising unemployment, a down turned economy worldwide and the lack of job creation most people feel as if it is a depressing situation. You may think it is hard enough to pay the bills and eat so you really cannot afford to take a vacation this year. Even though it has been a tough couple of years everyone needs a break once in a while. Sitting around looking at four walls and being depressed [...]]]> The economy is tough today. With rising unemployment, a down turned economy worldwide and the lack of job creation most people feel as if it is a depressing situation. You may think it is hard enough to pay the bills and eat so you really cannot afford to take a vacation this year. Even though it has been a tough couple of years everyone needs a break once in a while. Sitting around looking at four walls and being depressed will not help your situation. Not only is this unfair to you but your family as well.

With some well thought out planning you can afford to take a family vacation. First, resolve to keep the travel within your means and do not overuse your credit cards. Going wild and maxing out your credit cards will only compound the situation. The first step to planning an affordable vacation is to set your family down and ask everyone where they would like to go. You may have to take a majority vote as some may want to go to the beach while others the mountains. Some of your family may want a sports filled vacation while others may be seeking rest and relaxation.

You can cater to the majority of your family by coming to a consensus to the location you will go. Once you have determined the location for your vacation the next step is to determine how many days you can afford to go for. It may be a weekend getaway will be your plan for now if you cannot afford to go on vacation for a whole week. Some fun filled time away with your family is better than none. Once you have decided how many days your vacation will consist of the next step is to decide what you can afford to spend for lodging. It may be you will have to consider staying in a campground and make it a camping trip. Then again you may be able to find a nice motel which you can afford by searching online for offers and coupon codes from Travelocity.

Now it is time to determine what your food selections will be during your trip. It may be you will only be able to eat out once or twice while on your vacation. In this case, it is smart to plan to cook during your travel. This may mean you will need to purchase food items from your local grocery store to take with you, in order to save money. Since food costs are one of the most expensive parts of travel you can save quite a bit of money by cooking your own meals and buying discounted grocery items. A well thought out vacation plan can give you the ability to have a nice vacation with your family without breaking the bank.

]]> http://notesondevelopment.com/can-you-really-afford-a-vacation/feed 0 Get Away and Ski http://notesondevelopment.com/get-away-and-ski http://notesondevelopment.com/get-away-and-ski#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:15:03 +0000 kteinc http://notesondevelopment.com/?p=487 Well, winter is here and it might be a great time to get away for a long weekend. With Valentine’s Day coming up soon it might be a fabulous time to take your honey on a weekend ski trip. One of the most breathtaking and exhilarating ski resorts is Whistler. Whistler, an Olympic standard ski resort, is situated in the Vancouver Canada area. Many are familiar with the Whistler ski resort from the televised Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic & Paralympic [...]]]> Well, winter is here and it might be a great time to get away for a long weekend. With Valentine’s Day coming up soon it might be a fabulous time to take your honey on a weekend ski trip. One of the most breathtaking and exhilarating ski resorts is Whistler. Whistler, an Olympic standard ski resort, is situated in the Vancouver Canada area. Many are familiar with the Whistler ski resort from the televised Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic & Paralympic Games. It is located on 8,000+ acres of ski and snowboard landscape which includes 12 alpine bowls, 3 glaciers, 200 marked trails and 38 ski lifts.

Whistler has something to offer for the advanced as well as beginner skiers and snowboarders. Off the slopes is something to behold also with world-class shopping and over 90 restaurants in Whistler Village. The cuisine ranges from sushi to fondue and the nightlife is something to behold in itself. If you are considering one of the Whistler ski holidays then it would be a great time to go online to acquire a discount Whistler ski accommodation and discount whistler lift tickets. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner do not hesitate in order to take advantage of early booking discounts.

]]> http://notesondevelopment.com/get-away-and-ski/feed 0 Have You Been to England? http://notesondevelopment.com/have-you-been-to-england http://notesondevelopment.com/have-you-been-to-england#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:19:49 +0000 kteinc http://notesondevelopment.com/?p=484 There are many places to visit which are strung with intriguing views, nightspots and cuisine but one you may have not considered, which has a host of these, is England. Grand old England with its history, sights, sounds and delicacies is a great spot to visit for a while. There is so much to do and see that spending a day or two may not be enough, as you will be hooked. With the events of the Royals recently happening [...]]]> There are many places to visit which are strung with intriguing views, nightspots and cuisine but one you may have not considered, which has a host of these, is England. Grand old England with its history, sights, sounds and delicacies is a great spot to visit for a while. There is so much to do and see that spending a day or two may not be enough, as you will be hooked. With the events of the Royals recently happening Americans as well as others are following the English with vigor. If you plan to experience some of the pomp and stance of the royalty you may want to move to England for a couple of weeks or even a month.

If there is a special event happening in England where you would like to stay for a while, there are Flats to rent in Glasgow, Flats to rent in Edinburgh and Flats to rent in Aberdeen. You may be able to find a flat mate to share the costs of housing while in England. This could offset some of your living expenses as well as giving you the opportunity to share a traveling experience of a lifetime. There are discounts and deals to be had now in England as well as Scotland, Ireland and Wales.

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If you have Express Scripts medical insurance then you may be asking yourself that very question. Express Scripts has decided to no longer pay for prescriptions filled at any Walgreens or New York City area Duane Reade pharmacies. If this is the pharmacy you have used in the past then you will no longer be able to do so. Walgreens and Express [...]]]> This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

If you have Express Scripts medical insurance then you may be asking yourself that very question. Express Scripts has decided to no longer pay for prescriptions filled at any Walgreens or New York City area Duane Reade pharmacies. If this is the pharmacy you have used in the past then you will no longer be able to do so. Walgreens and Express Scripts had a contract up until December 31, 2011 at which time it expired. Walgreens pharmacies tired to negotiate with Express Scripts to renew their contract but Express Scripts decided to terminate it.

So, it all boils down to, as of January 1, 2012, you can no longer have prescriptions filled at Walgreens pharmacies and expect Express Scripts insurance to pay for it. Walgreens understands this is a huge inconvenience for their customers. In order to lessen this burden they have decided to provide a special discount on the Prescription Savings Club at Walgreens annual membership. For only $10 per year a family including the spouse, dependents 22 years of age and younger and their pets can join. Individuals may join for only $5 per year.

By joining the Prescription Savings Club at Walgreens you will receive discounted prices as well as being able to save on more than 8,000 brand-name medications including generic medications, discounted flu shots, your pet’s prescriptions and diabetic supplies. To get more detailed information follow them at Walgreens on Twitter and Walgreens on Facebook.

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]]> http://notesondevelopment.com/where-do-i-get-my-prescriptions-filled-now/feed 0 Winter Has Finally Set In http://notesondevelopment.com/winter-has-finally-set-in http://notesondevelopment.com/winter-has-finally-set-in#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:24:21 +0000 kteinc http://notesondevelopment.com/?p=479 It has been unusually warm in the southern US this year with 60 and 70 degree days and around 50 degrees at night. This has helped tremendously on the heating bills but it has also made us Southerners somewhat oblivious to winter time. Well, this week has totally been different with cold nights in the teens and highs during the day in the 40’s. There was also snow flurries today which means we may not escape snowstorms this year. With [...]]]> It has been unusually warm in the southern US this year with 60 and 70 degree days and around 50 degrees at night. This has helped tremendously on the heating bills but it has also made us Southerners somewhat oblivious to winter time. Well, this week has totally been different with cold nights in the teens and highs during the day in the 40’s. There was also snow flurries today which means we may not escape snowstorms this year. With the cold weather imminent it would be a great time to take a midwinter vacation to some warm exotic land.

A place that comes to mind which I know is warm, beautiful and definitely exotic is Fiji. Fiji is a land of picture postcard vistas and sunsets. With beautiful warm waters and sandy white beaches what more could you ask for in a winter vacation. Fiji is beautiful land for weddings and honeymoons but also an ideal spot for a weekend getaway or vacation. There are deals to be had on Fiji vacation packages and even on Fiji all inclusive resorts, which means there is no more money to spend once you get there. So, if you feel like you need a break from the cold weather and want to go somewhere warm and exotic check out Fiji for your next adventure.

]]> http://notesondevelopment.com/winter-has-finally-set-in/feed 0 Is That Dungeon Your Office http://notesondevelopment.com/is-that-dungeon-your-office http://notesondevelopment.com/is-that-dungeon-your-office#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:00:37 +0000 Social http://notesondevelopment.com/?p=476 This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Contest Factory for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

If your office seems to look like a dark dirty dungeon then you may be in luck. You may think this sounds absolutely crazy as it may seem your office or cubicle is a terrible place to have to work. This may be true but you may be able to use this fact to your advantage. Now, you are probably completely [...]]]> This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Contest Factory for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

If your office seems to look like a dark dirty dungeon then you may be in luck. You may think this sounds absolutely crazy as it may seem your office or cubicle is a terrible place to have to work. This may be true but you may be able to use this fact to your advantage. Now, you are probably completely perplexed since your coworkers and boss have been telling you to clean up your office and get it in shape. But what they and you do not know is there is a new contest going on which could help you win a complete office makeover. This contest can really get you on your way to having an office which is enjoyable to work in and other coworkers will envy.

The event I am speaking of, which could turn your work life around, is the Pimp My Cube Contest. This contest is seeking out the dirtiest, darkest, unorganized, dilapidated and technically deficient office or cubicle. The winner of the contest will get a visit from the Contest Factory which will cleanup, straighten up and totally makeover their office or cubicle. To register for the contest, all you have to do is submit a video showing your work dungeon (your terrible office or cubicle) then the worst one wins.

Once you have submitted your video it is essential to inform your friends, family, coworkers and everyone else you know to go online and vote for your video. You receive sweepstakes points when you submit your video and when people vote, comment or invite others to submit their videos to the contest. The winner will be chosen by the video which receives the most sweepstakes points and will be eligible to win the grand prize of a pimped out office worth approximately $1200. There are three prize packages from which the winner can choose.

o New high end computer system
o New Desk, Chair and Decorations
o New Entertainment Package with high end stereo, espresso machine etc.

There is a second place prize also which consist of a $200 gift card. The second place winner will be determined by random drawing from the contest participants at the end of the contest. You have time to get in on this contest before it ends on January 31, 2012. So, if you have been meaning to get your office in shape then this just might be your meal ticket.

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