Work from Home: About.com Hiring Health Writers

About.com, a subsidiary of the New York Times Company, is advertising a need for health writers. Compensation is based on page views. Guides are freelancers who set their own schedule and maintain a guide site that includes original content, a blog, a directory of "the best content in your topic," and a bio page.

All guides, no matter what, make a minimum of $725 a month. This is a great gig if you can get it. It is very competitive. For more info and to apply, visit About.com's Be a Guide page. Good luck!

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Dove Chocolate at Home Business Opportunity

Chocolate and money? It's true. Dove Chocolate at Home hostesses introduce their friends and family to Dove's exclusive line of premium chocolates through in-home Chocolate Tasting Parties. Dove also offers an opportunity to become a Dove Chocolate at Home Chocolatier.

It sounds like a delicious way to make a buck. But be aware. The starter kit is $399, which is pricey. But it does include, according to the Dove site: "a professional grade tempering unit, candy making tools, chocolate, product catalogs, order forms, training materials and a training DVD. There is enough chocolate for a practice party, and your first four 'official' Tasting Parties."

In addition, you have a sponsor and a home office team to help you get your business started. If you're interested, check out the Dove Chocolate at Home site. Yum!

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Work at Home Blogging Summer Olympics

This looks like a fun opportunity. TFS Media Network is looking for a writer to blog the Summer Olympics on their newest blog: SummerOlympian.com. If you're passionate about sports and excited about the 2008 Summer Olympics, this might be the job for you. It is a paid position.

Here's how to apply off the ProBlogger Job Board:

"Please send a brief explanation of interest in and qualifications for this position, two writing/blogging samples related to the topics, and links to your online writing experience (links are helpful, but not required) to: apply@tfsmedianetwork.com." Good luck!

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Money Saving Myths about Grocery Shopping

I went to the grocery store yesterday to buy a few things, just some bread, milk, and peanut butter. But of course, as soon as I got there, I remembered all the other things we needed. Still, I was shocked when I got to the checkout and saw the total. When did a loaf of bread and a gallon of milk get to be unaffordable?

The NY Daily News published an article yesterday that I found helpful. It's 10 Myths on Saving Money at the Grocery Store. It confirms what I already knew. Milk is up 19%. Bread is up 11%. Chicken is up 9%. And eggs are up a whopping 25%. Read it and weep.

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Work at Home as a Writer for Impact Learning Systems

Impact Learning Systems, a training and consulting firm, is looking for an experienced writer/editor to create marketing and training materials, edit and proofread, and communicate with clients via phone and email. This job is on a contract basis.

If interested, email your resume, writing samples, and a cover letter to: careers@impactlearning.com. Include your rates, availability, and location in your cover letter. Good luck!

As always, do your own due diligence. This job is unresearched.

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