Work from Home Knitting

This is an unresearched opportunity, so do your own due diligence. This craigslist advert is for an expert knitter. You will be working from home knitting "one-of-a-kind items." This is a specialty apparel company. You must respond with your knitting experience, availability, and any contact info. It does indicate that compensation will be dependent upon "expertise and experience." Good luck!

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What's in Your Child's Drinking Water?

An Associated Press investigation recently revealed the presence of a multitude of drugs, including antibiotics, sex hormones, anticonvulsants, and mood stabilizers in the drinking water of 41 million Americans. Although the concentrations were tiny, scientists are worried about what the consequences might be for the public.

Most alarming in CNN's article on the subject, Prescription Drugs Found in Drinking Water Across the U.S., is the fact that the federal government doesn't require testing to detect drugs in our water, and has set no limits as to what's acceptable.

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Make Money as a Greeting Card Artist

This looks like fun work! Recycled Paper Greetings are all designed by freelance artists, and 3,000 new cards are added to their line each year. The company believes that the strongest messages and artwork come from "individuals expressing their feelings in their own styles." The review process can take up to two months, but you can send your ideas in batches of ten, and simultaneous submissions are acceptable.

Unfortunately, I have no artistic talent. So this opp is out for me. But if you're the artistic sort, and you have lots of ideas, this might turn out to be a great extra income for you - possibly more. Here are RPG's artist guidelines and submission information. Good luck!

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St. Patrick's Day Grasshopper Fudge Cake Recipe

Make your Saint Patrick's Day festive with this fun cake recipe from Betty Crocker:

Ingredients

1(18 1/4ounce)box Betty Crocker super moist white cake mix

1 1/4 cups water

1/3 cup vegetable oil

2 teaspoons mint extract

3 egg whites

12 drops green food coloring

2(16ounce)jars hot fudge topping

8 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed

5 drops yellow food coloring

Andes mints candies, unwrapped and cut into pieces

Directions:

Use a 13 X 9-inch pan. Heat the oven to 350 degrees for a shiny metal or glass pan, 325 for a dark non-stick pan. Grease and flour pan. Make cake mix as directed on the box, using water, oil, egg whites, and 1 1/2 tsp mint extract. Take out one cup of batter and mix in three drops of green food coloring. Pour remaining batter into the pan. Drop green batter into the pan by the spoonful, 12 to 14 spots. Cut through batter with a knife or spatula, making S-shaped curves in one continuous motion. Bake 28 to 32 minutes. Cool one hour. Spread fudge topping over the cake. In a medium-sized bowl, stir the whipped topping and remaining 1/2 tsp of extract. Add 9 drops of green and 5 drops of yellow food coloring. Blend. Spread whipped topping over fudge evenly, and garnish with candy pieces. Store covered in refrigerator. Enjoy!

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Make a Six-Figure Income as a Freelance Writer

Robert Bly has written a great article on making big money as a freelance writer. It's 10 Ways to Make a 6-Figure Income as a Freelance Writer. If you're serious about being making a living as a writer of any sort, this article will inspire you. Robert himself made $500,000 last year freelancing full time.

My favorite tip is #3: Value Your Time. He says, "You can always make more money, but time is a non-renewable resource." And he's right. Too often, we undervalue our time, selling it too cheaply.

Check out the article for yourself. It's a great read.

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