Helping the environment one candle at a time!

A Shameless Plug...
I just wanted to share with you a little about my newest business venture this evening. It doesn't hurt to mention it... and everyone loves candles! Right? I feel like I'm a mom on a mission!
I just joined an All-Natural Gourmet Candle business opportunity. I've always loved candles, but have only recently become more aware of the toxicity of burning paraffin wax. Most candles fill a room with toxic, carcinogenic smoke and soot. In fact, burning paraffin candles releases many of the same toxins as diesel fuel.
Here's a little background info on the process of making paraffin wax. It begins at the bottom of an oil barrel (the worst 5% or so that has been rejected by the gasoline industry). This by-product of crude oil is then mixed with another less-than-enticing substance known as industrial strength bleach. This is what gives wax its pleasant whiteness. As if that weren't enough, they then add stearic acid and a few other minor ingredients, and you have the very wax burning in most of your homes. Shocking isn't it?!
As soon as I became aware of these harmful toxins being released by paraffin wax I didn't want to expose my friends, family, or children to it anymore. That's why I was thrilled when I discovered an alternative non-toxic wax which is made from ingredients such as vegetables and other natural, renewable sources. It's entirely non-toxic and non-carcinogenic. It also burns practically soot free and it smells better than ANY candle I have ever smelled! Honestly!
The clean glass and absence of black soot on the inside of the candle-holder is definitely comforting, when it is considered that this soot is the same substance being breathed when a paraffin candle is burned.
Note: Many soy waxes are not what they seem to be. The law only mandates a small percentage of the wax to be soy-based in order to be called soy wax. Therefore many soy waxes are still made mostly of paraffin.
There are also many other benefits of using these delicious smelling organic candles. Apart from being a healthy alternative to paraffin, the scents smell true-to-life from top to bottom, and they burn SLOW and EVEN too (retaining their fragrance stronger and longer).
Last but not least, using these all natural waxes supports a renewable U.S. resource rather than an imported, limited oil supply. Let's support our U.S. farmers! Please visit my Organic Candle website to learn more about these wonderfully safe candles!

I also want to make mention of a movement taking place on March 29th. If you haven't already heard about Earth Hour, click on the banner below to visit the site. I have already signed up to take part in this global event!

Let's turn off the lights and light a candle instead!

Offline Advertising Techniques That Cost Little or NO Money

Today I am going to share with you three offline advertising tools that I am currently using. You might also want to consider using them when unleashing your business marketing strategies!

* Out of home advertising

How often have you been stuck in traffic and
found yourself reading the car in front of you? I'm not
suggesting that you run out and invest thousands of dollars
to transform your car into a rolling billboard but a decal
on your back window is a powerful way to gain recognition,
especially local recognition for your business. WebDecal
is a very reputable company that offers decals at a pretty
affordable price. Visit their official website here:
http://www.webdecal.com/at.cgi/459549

Consider also giving away freebies at local events.

For example: if you sell sporting goods or even sports nutrition,
give away bottles with your name and website on them at local
sporting events. If you sell candles, give away tealights or votives with your business card!

* Postcard advertising

Postcard advertising is an extremely cost effective tool for
getting your name out. You can purchase a list from a reputable
seller online, from your local chamber of commerce or look into
renting or purchasing a mailing list from relevant organizations
and associations. For example, a website selling massage and
physical therapy products could contact the physical therapy
association and send postcards to the list.

The key to good postcard advertising is in the copy. Make sure
that you have a compelling headline, offer a benefit to your
customers, and like any web copy, don't forget a call to action.
Tell your customers what they need to do in order to receive the
benefits of your products or services. Unlike web copy, though
you need to keep postcard copy short and to the point. A great copywriting resource is Alice Seba's Copywriting Sweetie. Alice has a way of
explaining things in simple terms that even the newest business
owners can understand.

* Neighborhood bulletins

Many communities, organizations, and business groups offer free
newsletters to their members. Often you'll find that the cost for
advertising in these bulletins is free or very inexpensive.
Consider the market reading the bulletin before placing an
ad to make sure your audience is appropriate.

Money Making Inspiration

NEVER SAY NEVER

There is no such thing as no chance.
Don't think about the things you can't do.
Think about the things you can do.

No matter what the level of your ability is,
you have more potential than you can ever develop in a lifetime.

You have powers you never dreamed of.
You can do things you never thought you could do.
There are no limitations to what you can do
except the limitations of your own mind.

Your range of available choices right now is limitless.
Look at things as they can be.
THE DAILY GURU

That said, I have decided to move in a different direction with this blog. To give it a second chance.
My range of choices IS limitless! I may even give Zaken another try... but I'm not limiting myself to Zaken. (I called them the other day just to verify that my options with the company are still open and available) I was told yes, that since I joined I'm a member for life, or so to speak... So... if and when I have time to sit down and make a few phone calls, I will...
But I think that this blog is going to evolve into a blog about my quest to make money online. I KNOW it can be done. And I will share with you the paths I take and the progress that I make. After giving it much thought and research I have found several opportunities that I'm going to share with you!
Adsense is one of them! It's definitely been slow starting out, but is picking up the pace daily... Since joining last year I have earned $23.71 to date. Now I know that doesn't seem like much, but as traffic to this site picks up, I believe that my profits will do the same. I am also posting their ads on my other blogs as well... If you're interested in finding out more about me and my hobbies and other projects, visit my other blogs by clicking on my profile. You'll find the other links there.




My most recent business venture is with a Candle company. I love candles, so it seems like a perfect fit! Would you like some Money to Burn?!
You can Profit With Candles - I'm offering a Free E-Course and Information Packet.

Let me know if you're ready to achieve Wealth with Candles! Request Your FREE Information
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Gourmet Organic Candles

I just joined this wonderful candle company today! They offer the most delicious smelling candles I've ever experienced, and they're safe too! Check out my company website by clicking on the jar candle below. You can also enter a drawing for a FREE jar candle by clicking on the jar once you've entered my website!


And if you'd like more information about the business opportunity click the button below:

Too cute Ginger Bread Pottery Collection

Good-bye for now...

I'm going to let this blog go for now. I've embarked on a couple of other entrepreneurial projects that are a better fit for my busy lifestyle right now, and I'm really committed to them. As hard as I've tried, I just haven't found the right time to make any phone calls for the Zaken business. With my 2 little ones and my busy family life, it just hasn't happened. But I think it would be a great opportunity for a single person, or someone that can find a quiet room to make business calls from. By the time I get my kids to sleep in the evening, most companies are already closed. I may give it a try again sometime in the future. Maybe once my children are old enough for school... Until then I'm devoting my time to them... After all, Mother's only hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever...

Anyways, If you're interested in knowing what I'm doing, just click on my profile and you'll find the links to my other blogs there. Otherwise, it's been great getting to know you. And as always, God bless!

Feeling MUCH better!

Okay... I think I'm nearly 100% back to normal! I'm feeling much better since my surgery, and I'm looking forward to giving Zaken another try. They definitely don't let you forget about them, as I receive mailings from them constantly, offering new opportunities and ways to make money with them. But I am not going to invest in any further purchases from them. I believe that this can be achieved without buying into their expensive profit making systems... And you are never under any obligation to participate in these offers.
With 2 "little ones" at home, It's hard to find the time (quiet time actually) to sit down and make phone calls... But hopefully I'll get a few minutes this weekend during my youngest son's naptime to make a few calls. So, until next week, wish me luck! And I'll let you know what happens!