Monthly Archives: October 2011

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Alpha Buyer The Power of Group Buying

So this past week my friend invited me to lunch to learn about Alpha Buyer.  Lately, I have been juggling alot with the family, sports, my business, and blogging.   I have been feeling the superexhausted by the amount of thinking I have to do for other people.   I am in charge of all the bill paying for my household and  like most moms many of the purchasing decisions are made by me.  In fact, US moms make 80% of the purchasing decisions in the United States.

So what is Alpha buyer? They are group buying for your utilities. Services that you are buying regardless like electric, gas and oil.  Giving you the power of a large group buying= savings.  Alpha Buyer does the research, the negotiation, then you piggy back on their knowledge and deal, for free.

Alpha buyer is also unique because it has a user friendly platform and the amount of  wonderful services included  in there programs/deals.  The deals are made with savings in mind, if the utility company drops the price, after your deal is made,  under the contract,  they will allow one price adjustment to the new lower price.(in most cases)  So Alpha Buyers got your back covered.

Alpha Buyer also keeps track of your deals, make sure you are aware of the when they are expiring.  Alpha Buyer language is simplified into something a real person can understand.  I do not have the time to digest all the fine detail of my utilities contracts, really who does?  So Alpha Buyer does it for me, telling me where I can save using their services.

Here are some other benefits to using Alpha Buyer:

  • Bills still come through the utility companies.
  • Sign up for the deals during a 2 week period 1st and 15th, deal might also be extended.  So no crazy daily emails
  • Free Service no cost to you (alpha buyer makes their money from utilities because they want a large group sign up , easier in bulk)
  • Cost Tracking software included for free alpha buyer service.
  • Alpha buyer personnel know and understand utilities- getting you the best deal for your bills.
  • Price adjustments may be included in the deal
  • refer a friend and get $20
  • Alpha Buyer Buying Service is only currently offered in PA and NJ
  • Saving you money- pennies add up fast..and it is free

The idea is to save, and the buying power of many gives you that option. I can’t wait to see what other areas Alpha Buyer will expand into and make simple in my life.  According to the luncheon: Cable, Internet, Phone, and Cell Phone are all in Alpha Buyers sights for group buying savings in the future.

I can’t tell you if Alpha Buyer is right for your family but, I am looking into it for mine.  Too check out more information about Alpha Buyer and see if it is right for your family.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post I have been paid for this post but the opinions in this post are of my own.

 

Crafting, Parenting

Unity Day Anti Bullying

anti bullying

So today is Unity Dance Day to stop bullying.  Childhood bullying is a really issue in our schools.  Last year we had a incident with a child on  my sons sports team.  The mom refused to admit that her son bullied my son till,  her son admitted hitting my son with a wet towel and picking on him.  Prior to her sons confession, the mother was kind  enough to say to me “No wonder why your son is they way he is, look at how you are.”  As she pushed me into a face to face confrontation with the 2 boys.  Apparently,  the apple does not fall far from the tree.   We all have been effected by bullies and our kids  will be too .. it is time for it to stop!

Bullying has accepted as normal and part of growing up. Bullying should NOT be the norm and our children have the right to feel safe and respected for the unique individuals they are.   So Dance for Unity and help to stop bullying.

anti bullying tee

We had to make a Unity Day tee shirt for my daughter to  wear to school and dance to end bullying.

  • Using letter,
  • Cotton fabric,
  • Heat and Bonds
  • printed out paper letters
  1. Iron the heat bond to the fabric
  2. Print letters out of computer to trace (50-60 pt font))
  3. Cut our Letter from fabric using paper letters as a guide or trace
  4. Peel off backing paper of letters
  5. Place on tee and iron

Did you  dance today with your kids?

 

Crafting

How to Fix Fitted sheets to stay in place DIY

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pulling a fitt sheet on to a bed

How to fix fitted sheet to stay in place Problem Fitted sheets do not stay put  So I have a high mattress 17 inches+ with the foam pad 19″ .  I tried the fitted sheet stay put things but they don’t stay.  You know that deep pocketed fitted sheets cost a fortune and we  seem to go through fitted sheets quickly.  I make sure my fitted sheets stay in place on my high bed. I try jersey fitted sheets which have more give then woven sheets.  This diy fix for fitted sheets  would work on woven sheets as well.    I sew elastic to the corners to keep they sheets in place.. here is how to do it.

How to fix fitted sheet to stay in place

What you need Fix your Fitted Sheets:

  • 1-  fitted sheet
  • 1 1/2 to 2 yards of 3/4 to 1″ elastic (if you can find prepackaged or buy it buy the yard
  1. Cut the elastic in 12″ -14″ pieces sewing elastic on to fitted sheet conners
  2. At each corner of the fitted sheet where there is the seam sew the elastic across .sewing elastic on to fitted sheet conners
  3. Be sure to go backwards and forward many times one stitch will not hold over time and might rip your fitted sheet I do a zig zag pattern so as spread the force over about and inch area- to reduce the stain on the fitted sheet. sewing elastic on to fitted sheet conners
  4. Attach one side then the other repeat till all 4 corners of the fitted sheet have elastic. elastic on fitted sheet conners
  5. Put the fitted sheet on bed and make the elastic go under the corner.elastic on to fitted sheet conners pulling over matress
  6. Now your fitted sheets will stay put even on a high mattress.

Have a good nights sleep

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Photography, Travel

Duran Duran A night with my 1st man

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So at the age of 13, my girlfriends and I sat in the cafeteria we talked about our dreams.  I wanted to marry Simon, my best friend Jodi  want to marry Nick,  for Judy and Karen it was John.  No there were not boys in our middle school.  They were the members of Duran Duran.. and no we never called them with their last names. We were on a first name basis.. after all we were going to marry them. .  We dreamed hope and believed that the members of Duran Duran were to be ours. (insert 13 year old doe eyed stare)

We read every Tiger Beat and Pop magazine that had Duran Duran pictures plastered across the cover.  Scotch taping “our mans” pictures to our bedroom walls.  We purchased ever DD album even the Europeans ones keeping them in plastic sleeves to protect the dreamy faces on the covers.

During the 8th grade winter break,  I went to NYC and took pictures in front  of Trump Towers because that is where Duran Duran lived when in NYC (or least thats what TigerBeat said).  I will also never forget my Mother’s face when we ran up a phone bill calling NYC to try to look for them,  pretending we  were a  British press agent, just so we could feel close to them.(in a non-stalkerish 13 year old crush way)   Aha… to be young and in love with a celebrity singer.

This Monday night… I got to be 13 again.  I went to see Duran Duran with fellow  ” Duranie”  Hillary(and Simon fan too boot) with Duran Social.   Prior to going to the concert, I posted it on facebook I was going to the concert.   A high school friend Marc comment that it was one of the best concerts he ever saw and he has been to over 60.  Marc was right Duran Duran rocked it.

It was surreal,  we were 4 rows from the stage. (squeal)  When Duran Duran came on stage and my knees buckled with excitement.  Simon (and the band) was electric and kept me on my feet  the entire time. The crowd stood and danced the for 2+ hours.  The audience was amazing filled with middle aged duranies… I felt like I had arrived with “my people”.

I have to say all the members all looked good. But for me it was Simon.. When he-  moved  Hillary and I  squealed followed by  howls ,  it was AWESOME. I am still smiling about it. Yes John , Rodger and Nick looked wonderful as well.  Now, back to Simon.. his 40 year bod .. can shake it.. (insert my dreamy 8th grade look).  I think he got hotter with age.  (sorry to my husband)

They played  all our favorite songs Rio, Reflex, Save a prayer, 1984, Wildboys,  and more.  The concert was the true essence of a great concert; they played the songs  you know and sprinkled with the new songs.    I was really amazed Simon (my man) sang for 2+ hours keeping the intensity up the entire time.

Duran Duran is touring for the next few months if you are near a venue I recommend  check them out it is well worth the funds. Hillary is already mentioning a road trip from Philly to Atlantic City  next week to see them at the shore!

If you don’t live near a city where the Wild Boys are visiting; Check out  Duran Social / Mightybell experiencel to catch up with other Duranies throughout the world.

I apologize that this post was bias towards Simon LeBon.. but it is Simon (insert squeal again.)

Disclosure:  I received the tickets form Duran Social / Mightybell experience in exchange for this post.  The opinions written in this post are completely of my own.

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BabyPop Mug Sunday Mug

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So I was pour a cup of Joe this morning. Out off all coffee mug in my cabinet I choose this mug today.  This mug is my babypop mug the colors the dots it is my businesses brand in a mug.  I love it.  I got it at the Baltimore Mansion in Ashville NC 2 years ago.   I broke the mug, the handle broke off when I dropped it a few months after I purchase.  I fixed the mug and because it is a survivor,  it is like my bushiness a survivor in this economy.

Welcome to my new feature “Sunday mug”.

What mug did you pick this week and why?  send me a picture I would love to share it and share the link to you blog.    sherry @ Babypop . com

LIfe, Marriage

My Trilogy : The supportive men in my life

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Last night I went to hear authors Danielle Smith and Aliza Sherman talk about their book Mom Incorporated. During part of the talk,  we they discussing the issue of men’s support and being a female entrepreneur .   Specifically raising a family, juggle “hustle” as (Danielle put it) and still trying to follow your own dreams.

What this made me realize is how fortunate I am, to have 3 men in my life that believe and emotional support me no matter what. How unusually it is for me to have unconditional support of men.  My husband, my father, and my brother.

  • My husband – Jeff  has always “gotten” what I have done. From my past life, when I traveled when my son was 6 months to now  with my late nights.  Jeff has always been supportive and understanding of my need to work.  I don’t know if he gets it because he is in a similar creative space or the fact that he loves my independence.  I like to think it is both.  He is always there support me and us through our dreams.   Never questioned my drive or think why can you be this or that, Jeff nurturing and calming my fears. He is amazing.
  • My father I have  a kinship with him. My Dad has always gotten me as well. I don’t know if it was the fact we both traveled or both have an entrepreneurial spirit. I defiantly did not fall far from the tree.  It might be that my Dad has always told me “Sherry you will accomplish whatever you set your mind to and I know I never have to worry about you” He always knew I would.  He has support my decision to go into fashion design and I saw a joy in him when I looked at colleges. I never question my decision in a long shot career,  he knew I would do well in fashion, even when it was unfamiliar to him. I love that.
  • My brother He is the most recent addition to my supportive male list. When we were kids I was the bratty sister. In recent years we have come to a wonderful relationship. He once told me I think that “you can figure out anything Sher.” “You amaze me how you learn and know this stuff.  There is no doubt you will get all your dreams. “  I know at any point I can run to him, talk and her hears me.  My brother is a wonderful single father.   I am proud of him, his daughter will grow up know that she loved supported, and confidant.    My niece has a dad that is supportive hopefully she will only seek our people who are supportive of her.. Continuing the cycle.

So as my family has grown my son has become supportive of me as well so excited when something happens.  Sharing what his mommy does and modeling his Dads behavior. That is not a lesson I could have taught him it something he has experienced.  I am so happy to know that someday he will give unconditional support to the people in his life.

Like everyone I do question and fall prey to self doubt. When you wonder if what you are doing is right?  following your dreams.

Last night Danielle Smith said it best “You have to do what is right for your family and only you know that answer for your family,” so don’t listen to non supportive others.

I love Danielle’s statement with so many women question there careers and goals.

Aliza Sherman said “Remember to put on your Air Mask 1st” .. is that true when you believe in yourself you can help others.

One may ask Why do we even need a males support?  I am sure there is some reason saying we really don’t’ but the truth is a women/girl are so much stronger when she has support.  My wish for you is I hope you have people around you that support your vision.

You are amazing and beautiful!

It is amazing what can be accomplished when a women is supported empowered by her own creatively and dreams.

Thanks, Jeff, Dad, and Peter

Danielle Smith and Aliza Sherman are currently on a book tour of their Mom Incorporated. If you have a chance to meet them and hear them talk they are inspiring.