Simple Randomness

Wanna Go on a Picnic?

Just today a friend of mine sent me a blog post from MyNextPicnic.com, and I thought it was a really cool idea (here’s the post if you’re interested): what you do is set a timer, start driving, and where ever you are when the buzzer goes off is where you have your picnic.

Wouldn’t that be a fun date idea?  I’ll have to try it sometime with my wife.

Honestly my wife is always interested in going on a picnic.  But we don’t really have the stuff for an official picnic.  So I might have to send her to MyNextPicnic.com for some picnic baskets and such, or maybe I’ll just surprise her and get one anyway!

I think the best thing about a picnic is just being out in nature eating some good sandwiches and having fun in the sun.  It’s a great summer activity that I honestly haven’t taken advantage of this summer at all.  Well, good thing the summer isn’t over yet!

Saving Money on Eyewear

In two weeks I get to go in for my yearly eye exam.  I would much rather do this than go to my appointment with the dentist next week, but I guess both are necessary.

I’ve always gone back and forth between eyeglasses and contact, mainly because I don’t always like the price of the eyeglasses or the comfort of them. But in the end, I have to admit that long term the eyeglasses are the cheaper option.

I think the other reason I struggle with eyeglasses is the look. I don’t know that I’ve ever found a pair that I loved, especially for the price I usually end up paying.

That’s where ZenniOptical.com comes in. They have some really stylish glasses for as cheap as $8!!! Think about it, you could get all sorts of frames for that price, one for every occasion if you needed to. And doing so wouldn’t break the bank either!

Others have been catching on to these guys as well.  You might have seen some positive reports about them on Fox News TV, or heard about them on the radio. The popular U.S. talk radio host of the nationally syndicated consumer advocate program The Clark Howard Show, even recommended them. There’s some definite buzz going on about these guys, so if you wear glasses you should definitely check them out!

You Just Never Know

Yesterday I called a client for an appointment.  At first I couldn’t get a hold of her, then she eventually called me back in tears letting me know that her two daughters had been in a car wreck and one had died.  It was a very sad thing to hear.

This made me think though: you just never know when something like that will happen to yourself or someone you love.  It made me think that each day I should make sure that I treat my wife and kids the best that I can, because I never know if today will be the last day that I see them.

Can you imagine if you lost someone and the last thing you said to them was something in anger?  That would be just heart breaking.  But we can all try to make sure that isn’t the case with us and our loved ones.  So if you have a fight, find a way to resolve it and resolve it quickly.  Because you just never know…

Getting the Best in Online Marketing Services

If you have a website you know that marketing online can be a tricky business.  There are so many different aspects of it all, from web design, search engine marketing, PPC, SEO, SMO, etc.  Sometimes it can all seem a little overwhelming!

That’s why a lot of companies will prefer to hire it out and get help from professional companies rather than doing it all themselves.  But if you’re going to do that, you need to make sure that you do it with a good company.

I came across a company that looks pretty good for this type of thing.  Their name is BeyondROI. One of the things about this company that really grabbed my attention is that they were recently named a Top 10 Most Dependable Search Marketing Firm in the US from Inc. Magazine.

These guys do it all.  Their services include help with web design, doing paid inclusion, help with analyzing your web traffic, Web 2.0 marketing (SMO), email marketing campaigns, and more.

Basically, their name let’s you know what they will help you do: go beyond just getting a good ROI!  So seriously, if you have a website and are looking for a company to help you with your online advertising, this is one that you might want to check out.

The Best Fudge I’ve Ever Had

Yesterday I got off work early and my wife really wanted to get out of the house, so we ran a few errands and then randomly decided to take the kids over to Cabela’s.  While we were there we showed our 2-year-old all of the animals and stuff they have on display, and he loved it.

But one of the main reasons my wife likes to go to Cabela’s is because of their fudge.  They have tons of flavors you can choose from, and yesterday I had the most amazing fudge that I’ve ever had in my life.  And it wasn’t even any type of chocolate!  It was a raspberry cheesecake fudge.  This stuff is seriously the best!

So hey, if you have a Cabela’s near by you should check this stuff out.  You won’t regret it!

Freelance - Got Skills?

If you have a good set of skills, one great way to make some extra money is to do some freelance work or pick up some freelance jobs.  And the great thing is that there are plenty of websites out there that can help connect you as a freelancer to different businesses and individuals that might be looking for your services.

So how does freelancing help businesses?  Well, let’s say you’re a manager and you have a small project that you need to get done, but it isn’t long enough to really hire a new employee for.  Or maybe it’s beyond what your current team has time to handle.  Well, that’s where the freelancer comes in.  You hire someone for that job and that’s it!

So how does it help the individual freelancer?  Well, maybe you have some extra time in your schedule and would like to pick up some extra money.  You look at some jobs that are available on a site like TheFreelanceNation.com, find one you like and get hired for it.  Now you have an extra job you can do to make that extra cash!

As you can see, freelancing sites are good for both parties.  The other cool thing about sites like TheFreelanceNation.com is that they have forums and other tools to help you.  So if you’re looking for some temporary employment or other freelance opportunity, check these guys out!

Gotta Love a Free Steak

Don’t you just love a nice juicy steak?  And even better, don’t you love it when the steak is free?

Well, today I went with some guys from the company I work for and we had lunch on the company.  We went over to Macaroni Grill.  I had their new Chianti steak, and man was it good!

Here’s the thing: Macaroni Grill has been on my black list of places not to eat.  This was simply because they used to have these italian nachos that were to die for.  Nachos are my favorite food after all .  So since then they’ve been on the black list, but now they’re off because that steak was so good.

And what’s better than a really good free steak?  Not much, that’s for sure!

I found this image on Flickr, and it is the exact same dish that I just had.  Good stuff!