Got all my holidays covered!

I advertised about the website Listia some time ago. Just wanted to inform all of you that so far I have won over 70 things on there, and posted auctions (which is free as well), just over 60 I have posted successfully with winners so far. I was able to get half of one of my teen son's christmas wish list already full filled by using the site! I have paid about $30 investment, like for shipping materials for things in auction so that no one has to pay for shipping for my stuff and I get ALL my stuff sold with credits, and lots of them! You get credits to start out with, and if you post something simple, like even a gift card of only $1 or $2, (that is my hottest selling auctions), my price for those is 3,050 credits. You can set a 'get it now' price as an option just like eBay, and you can even set a start min bid if  you want! I see allot of things that NO one wants it if it does not say free shipping on it. So far, Id have to say Iv gotten just under 1k $$$$ worth of stuff since I started out on there, (when Iv invested my $30, give or take to ship things or gift cards). Gift cards are actually the fastest and easiest things to auction off, especially in this poor economy right now! Every one wants a free dollar or 2 ANY way they can get it!

The best way to post a gift card that you want the credits right away and not have to wait for shipping time and not pay even for a stamp, is in your auction, you select 'digital delivery' under what your shipping options are. That way, all you do is email the code to them, and ALL emailing goes through Listia ONLY! No one knows anything about you, no personal email, and NO credit card at all is ever asked for, UNLESS, you want to buy credits. When Im lacking just a few credits on something I'm trying to win, they have options on there to (earn) credits by watching simple videos, doing surveys, the type that don't ask you for your email or phone number...

So not all sure what else to teach you about this awesome website that I want to share and help out all of you to save your $ for the Holiday season. If this sounds like something you would TOTALLY try out, here is a special link that gives me credit for the referral once you'v posted your first auction!

https://www.listia.com/signup/4393791

LISTIA.com REVIEW

Know the saying that nothing comes free in this world if its worth something of value? I FINALLY found a REAL website that so far Iv tested and even got addicted to until I ran out of credits, that IS 100% FREE!!!
When you first sign up, using this link here...this way I get credit for you wanting to try it out and become another LISTIA addict, lol.... https://www.listia.com/signup/4393791

Use this link so that when I get credit, it IS credit and its credits to actually buy things with JUST like eBay but NO CASH, ONLY the credits! You get over 3k in complimentary credits so you can purchase something things if you win the bid... You get 250 of mine, and LISTIA gives me 500 back in return. Im actually nearly out from all the bids I won, so im posting this here now to get the word out!

There are options to register your cc or paypal ONLY if you want to.... if you dont mind paying shipping or to buy credits. I have no such need since IM very limited on ANY $ to even pay my bills with. If you want to be sure its shipping free, the option to select that is at the lower left of the page when browsing. click that and only listings that are free shipping show up. I always choose 'ending soonest', so i dont have to wait the full amount of auction days till i learn i been out bid or not. I can watch it for a bit do know... then all you have to do is be sure to register your mailing addy of where you want your goods you won to be shipped to. You should actually do that first when making your profile! Most all sellers actually state they will not ship to an un verified addy... so once youv registered your addy with Listia, then your verified. You win badges as you go along that also give you credits, raffles, vids to watch... you just have to play around with the site to learn it and build credits.

My favorite way so far is just putting a simple gift card up for auction. That way I go buy one for the min amount like $5 at most, put it in an envelope, and throw a simple stamp on it. I actually found several things around my place that are tiny and can throw in envelope worth more than $5...actually have allot of worth, but in my town cant sell since economy is bad... i put it up for auction on the site to earn. So I have about 9 auction postings or more now...id have to check, but each day im sure ill keep putting them up there.

Well hope this helped! One thing I won for only 1 credit, was instructions how to make my nails REALLY cool. The technical term i guess its called is DYI or something like that. I found Youtube vids with great ideas on making cool nails, but THIS particular way that this seller figured out is Truly unique, so i dont feel ripped of on a credit. In fact I need to go try it because seller wants feed back, lol! If it DOES work, ILL give you guys the info RIGHT HERE in a new blogger post! KEEP POSTED!!!!! smiles~

FREE STUFF?

This site claims you can buy things with just free credits! Im going to try it to see if it works. If you have tried it, comment and let me know your review. Thank you!

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Wells Fargo bank (DONT BANK THERE) review!

I opened a teen account for my teen 2 yrs ago. They have never charged me for anything until now. Due to hard times and the economy, I guess, they are no longer financial friendly for those who are not rich!

After all these yrs, banking the same way, 3 months ago I got a $10 service fee because my son did not use his account 10 TIMES in a month! He was off by ONE transaction, and he got charged the $10 AGAIN! When I called in, the representative verified that he was only able to reverse half the amount, $5 back to his account because of the ONE transaction made. I clearly again asked the rep, "now, do you see ANYTHING AT ALL on the account that we would get charged another $10 AT ALL"? He told me specifically, "NO, if he makes at least 10 uses of his debit card, he will NOT be charged!"

I checked the account today since he make actually 16 transactions in a month, and guess what, there was $10 fee charged AGAIN! I called them to have them fix it, thinking it was error. The rep NOW said (different one), that he was charged for not having a savings account attached! I wanted them to pull up last month's phone recording to hear that their rep DID verify NOTHING at all was wrong and NO more charge if he made 10 purchases. They literally REFUSED to do so!

At this point, I told them to close the account and that I no longer want to bank with them anymore since I cannot trust them. The supervisor told me that they will NOT close the account until the negative balance of $10 is paid!

We do not have extra $10 even to our name after paying our bills right now, which makes a 14 YR OLD, in the check systems???!!

DISGUSTING! Going to try CHASE since they are the only other bank closest to where I reside!

Adorable young boy upstages Miss America! (laughs)

This was my oldest son at this age! The is the cutest thing Iv seen in a while that a young innocent child has done... made ME smile!
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/young-braves-fan-videobombs-miss-america-contestants-philadelphia-231451728--mlb.html

Protandim NOT for use!

A lady who came by my place to purchase something I had on sale on Craigslist, told me she has Fibromyalgia as I do. She attempted to sign me up to sell it so I could take it, telling me it would cure me. Of course I dont do ANYTHING with out investigating on the web first with websites I trust!
She was trying to get me to believe in a medication to cure my body with product called Protandim. It was released in 2005 only as experimental drug, and fully recalled in 2012, which makes sales of it actually illegal!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protandim

spam on CraigsList.....~

I have been using CL now for several years. Here are some clues to be aware of that responses to your add are real, or NOT!

-emails asking you to respond to a different email
-emails asking you information about what your posting when the answer is right in the add!

Those are the latest. If you get emails like this (spam), PLEASE do click on the link below their reply that CL gives you to report it as such so CL can block them! If I see any new tricks, Ill be sure to update! If you know of others, please comment so let me know so that I can add them to this list as well!

Miley Cyrus VMA 2013 awards

They should have just put a stripper pole up for her!
http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/942064/we-cant-stop-blurred-lines-give-it-2-u-medley.jhtml#id=1712039

SportCraft 72" Rebound Turbo Hockey Table review

We have had this table for close to a year. Its the BEST air hockey table Iv ever played on! VERY sturdy, air blows out of sides AND surface with much ease! Electric counter does not even needs batteries, even though there is a slot for them for some reason. Just flip the switch on for the table and EVERYTHING comes on! We play VERY hard, it takes the beating!! 5 STARS!!!

Lochness monster finally found?

Looks like one of the Lochness monsters are finally revealed?

http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/nature/post/mysterious-horned-sea-monster-washes-ashore-in-spain/

Ok women, you can stop drooling over Wentworth Miller now...

Sad for women, great for men.. Wentworth Miller finally comes out of the closet..
http://omg.yahoo.com/blogs/celeb-news/wentworth-miller-reveals-gay-unusual-way-232202355.html?cache=clear

BIGGEST Halibut I'v ever seen!

I believe the article states that this is the biggest Halibut ever caught on record! LOL WOW!
http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/excursions/post/german-fisherman-catches-world-record-515-pound-atlantic-halibut/

Some have nothing better to do than worry over the dumbest things!

So this mom is so desperately freaked out by what she named her daughter, so I read the article. Thinking it was going to be something terrible, to my shock, the name Nora offended herself and now she is obsessed about it? Come ON now! Just another American drama queen I guess!

http://shine.yahoo.com/parenting/why-wanted-change-daughter-8217-name-125800145.html

SMOKING!

Being a smoker myself, and just learned of the mint crystals put in cigs, I had to investigate what the Menthol balls in cigs where made of. I learned allot more than I cared to of. Learned what is being put in cigs now to make them even worse for your health. I didnt start smoking until my mid 20's, unlike everyone else that started in their teens or younger. Here's a real good article about it!
http://www.ehow.com/list_6539959_marlboro-cigarette-ingredients.html

making money from home offers...NOT!!

I'm sure most all know that when they see an advertisement to make money from home, there is ALWAYS a catch to it! Don't fall for it! Even the survey ones are 99% false. Once these companies get a hold of your email address, the spam will NEVER stop! Just a warning!! If you want to make money from home, do child care, offer a service of your own, or just anything that YOU have skills in to offer your community that it may need. That's the way to be your own boss!

Eczema

Think we have found a cure for Eczema break outs! My son just got diagnosed with it over the summer. We were REALLY panicked that he was going to miss school because his kind carries the contagious Warts virus!

Doc gave him 2 kinds of prescribed ointments/creams, and they worked as long as he always applied it. Our insurance does not cover 100% of the cost of the second one that works better and longer so I was unable to get it anymore.

My son, on his own, decided to try taking fish oil that we've had laying around for a while. He's been taking that every day, and guess what... NO more Eczema flare ups. He still gets warts on his hands and we cannot afford the over the counter medication to freeze them off. He just did investigation on the web of ways of ridding of them of home remedies. Light a match, blow it out when its glowing and stick it on the wart. That worked instantly! We just have to get Aloe Vera to put on them when they get burned off.

I hope this helps those of you out there with Eczema!

VERY SCARY FISH!!

Check out THIS sucker! This is why I wouldnt swim in any water I cant see through anymore, minus the ocean..

http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/nature/post/male-swimmers-in-swedish-waterway-warned-to-protect-private-parts-after-discovery-of-dangerous-exotic-fish/

DID you know??? This movie is some what for real! (anacondas)

This movie... http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118615/ Is not all as fictionalized as it seams to be which I consider VERY scary that its not all fiction!

Check out this article on all about them, and the fact that they are now being found also in the United States!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anaconda

Best place to work? (be employed)

According to this, if you dont yet have a career and just need to make ends meet, let's hope you have a Costco near you.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/worker-wages--wendy-s-vs--wal-mart-vs--costco-155815763.html

NEXT 24" PX 4.0 bike review

I just got this bike for myself since it was small enough for me and loved how the suspension was built. The suspension is GREAT, has left handle bar friction adjuster for each gear, handle bars are close enough together for good posture, it is light weight for lifting and decent price considering it was purchased from Walmart.
CONS-
I did have to change out the narrow hard seat to a BELL airgell seat with its own suspension, and had to replace the kick stand it came with as it would not hold up the bike at all. Kick stand was $12 at high end bike shop in town that does repairs. When it was at the repair shop, they pointed out a manufacturer defect of the seat post. When its all the way down where I needed it, it hits the mid body suspension. I have it set where its about a centimeter up from the mid body suspension so it does not hit it and i can still fit. They advised to get the bottom of the seat post cut off.

Over all, with the few adjustments, i LOVE the bike!

GREAT 3d pics, cool pics, and cool inventions!

Here's for a wonderful contagious laugh for you!

We should all enjoy a great laugh as often as possible. For health, peace, love and happiness... 
Here's a woman that REALLY does know how to laugh! Enjoy! (cat videos ARE the best)!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nv0nWsN3_ks

Vote for your fav commercial!

voting poll is open to vote for your favorite Super Bowl add!

http://www.youtube.com/adblitz

Be careful of who you choose to assist you as a new business owner!

One thing to really look out for, for new business owners, is to (look out) for other companies out there that may email you, trying to get you to advertise on their site, only to sabotage you! I was emailed this one just this morning... Manta.com. I NEVER just sign up with anyone with out checking ALL over the web first to find out about it! First place to go is obviously the BBB! Some places are not a credited with them, but you will still find the complain #'s of them of each subject. If I cannot find them on that site at all, I will search the web until I find out their mentioned name in some blog even. This may take time and effort, but that's worth it if you dont want to get ripped off right?!

About Manta.com...
http://www.bbb.org/centralohio/Business-Reviews/publishers-directory-and-guide/manta-com-in-columbus-oh-70006659/complaints 

Poor economy! :(

Allot of very well known store that have been around forever are going to be closing shops around the U.S. this year. Very sad! 

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eight-retailers-that-will-close-the-most-stores-173320796.html

A little history of celeb, Tori Spelling...

Her parents, Aaron and Candy Spelling, built this house. It was put on the market originally for $150 million as article brags, but also mentions they had to settle for $85 million. After checking out the picture gallery, seams it may have not even been worth the full $85 mill paid for it. Looks as if its mainly all REAL fancy rooms and oh, ok ya, a couple of  fancy fountains. Iv seen celeb mansions that sell for half this price with EVERYTHING imaginable in them! Movie theater room, arcade, Olympic size pool, tennis courts....you name it!!

http://www.forbes.com/pictures/mhj45egff/the-150-million-spelling-manor-los-angeles-california-18/

http://homes.yahoo.com/blogs/spaces/nation-most-expensive-home-sale-crespi-hicks-estate-181248712.html

Welcome to my new blog! 2/2/13

Welcome to my new Peg blog!

This is my first entree. I will write about my views, sharing links, reviews, and more. Basically, this blog is from a very opinionated 75% Italian single mother who has struggled through life and has learned more in a life time than a 90 year old woman! Hope you enjoy and I will blog as much as I can. Again, welcome!!