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America is Fat!

Mar-30-2012 By Barbara Zak

Hopefully, when you view this infographic, you will turn over a new leaf, for your health, if you haven’t already. It is no small wonder why Michelle Obama, has initiated her Let’s Move campaign, aimed at fighting childhood obesity. People, we need to walk away from the super-sized portions, and YES, get moving, because AMERICA is FAT! Just look at this, it spells it all out right here, LOUD and CLEAR!  If this doesn’t get you motivated, then I don’t know what will.  To your HEALTH and a leaner future!

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Why Do Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others?

Dec-16-2011 By Barbara Zak

Why Do Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others?

You may be asking yourself that very question of, Why Do Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others, if you have been trying to sell your home in this troubling economy.

So, with that thought in mind, I’d like to share a  new green infographic with you from 1Bog entitled : Why Some Homes Sell Faster. The infographic examines how energy-efficient features can make your home more appealing to buyers.

Why Do Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others, and Your home is not selling?

Why Do Some Home Sell Faster Than Others, and Your home not selling? That is another troubling question, especially when you needed to sell your home months ago. You are not alone. Currently, there is an estimated 12 million mortgages underwater in the United States.  That means, they owe more than their property is valued at.  To top it off, of those 12 million people, 30 percent are in default, facing foreclosure,and with NO hope of turning their financial picture around. To add insult to injury, the vast majority of people, could not sell their home today, for what they paid for it, or even hope to break even. So, many people are just walking away.

Why Do Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others?

Can making upgrades help you sell your home faster? You may be asking, Why would I want to make upgrades to my house, if I’m NOT going to be living in it? The truth is, those upgrades can help you sell your house faster. If you are in a position to spend a little money and make a few upgrades, to either hang on to your home, or make it more attractive to a potential buyer. The effort to make everything fresh and clean, can help you sell your home faster. Whatever your reason for staying or going, this chart can be of great help to you, and help you answer, Why Do Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others?

No matter what your situation is, it is the time of year, to check everything from the condition of your roof, to where you may have energy leaks, that are costing you money.  Simply, changing the filter on your heater, whether you use gas or electric heat, can save you money on your bill. Even,what type of window coverings you have can make a difference on your energy costs, as well as, answer Why Do Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others?

There are many useful tips and ideas on this infographic, on Why Do Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others? It can save you time, money and headaches, if you are trying to sell your house. Would you have thought that even, how you word your ad, can make a huge difference to the potential buyer, and your bottom line, when it comes to selling your home?

It doesn’t have to cost you a fortune to give your home curb appeal, or a face lift.  Small changes and tweeks to your decor, can be just the right answer.  Just painting an area in a fresh neutral, color can add charm and make the difference, to a potential buyer.

There are plenty of good tips and advice offered here in this infographic.  So, if you are looking to sell, become more energy efficient, price your home, or stage it to sell, there is a wealth of useful information and helpful tips to be found in this handy chart, on Why Do Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others?

Here also are a few related articles to help you discover and answer the question, Why Do Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others?

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Soap Hope- A Review

Aug-29-2011 By Barbara Zak

Soap Hope is working to end poverty

Soap Hope is a company with a purpose.  That purpose is ending global poverty. As a leading online retailer of premium, all-natural body care products, Soap Hope, invests 100 percent of its profits each year into anti-poverty organizations.  They enable women to start and grow their own businesses through micro lending.

Soap Hope offers healthful products online.  They deliver them in an eco-friendly “Ugly Box,” that they make themselves, to cut down on cost and waste.  Then, they invest every dollar of profit into programs that lift women up from poverty around the world. Not just a portion of proceeds, or a matching product, but, every single dollar of profit that their customers generate goes to lift women from poverty.

Soap Hope, operates a website store where they sell high quality, all-natural soaps,lotions, shampoo and other personal care products.  All Soap Hope products, are 100 percent natural and free of artificial preservatives, fragrances, and colors. There is NO use of paraben- and all products are cruelty-free.  Soap Hope’s operations have been designed to minimize its environmental impact. They even use reclaimed cardboard, to package (the ugly box) and ship customer orders, saving cost to you, and the company.

Soap Hope has integrated responsible business practices into every aspect of its operations. First of all, they offer top quality, name brand and amazing products.  Every product  is 100% natural, healthful, wholesome and top of the class.  They offer brands like, Indigo Wild, Pangea Organics and Zum, all names you will recognize, that offer top quality. Another comfort is, they do all the research for you, so you know you are getting the best products at the lowest prices.  Then, they offer real customer service, because YOU matter.  They also guarantee your satisfaction, with every purchase.

When I received my “ugly box,” I couldn’t believe the wonderful smell, before I even opened it up. It filled the room with wonderful, natural fragrance. The Lavender Mint soap bar, is heavenly.  It’s great knowing that you smell good and look good, while using all natural products. They even have “green” cleaning and laundry products.

Soap Hope has an Amazing Mission

Soap Hope is a for-profit company with a Heart and a Mind, and for this reason they operate with a non-profit mission.  They designed the Good Returns model on purpose, Read the rest of this entry »