If you have ever had a baby, I am sure that you know how expensive it can be.  It amazes me that someone so little can cost so much to have.  Between the diapers, formula, clothes, toys, and everything else, it has been an expensive experience for us.

But, I would like to say that I have found a solution (short of selling the kid - just kidding) that saves parents money on all those things they have to buy.  It all revolves around one thing: online coupons.

Now, I don’t know if you have ever done a search online for baby coupons or diaper coupons, but you would be surprised at how many are out there that can save you quite a bit of money.

The only downside is that you have to be a little better at planning ahead - you can’t just order diapers online the moment that you run out.  But if you are a parent, take a look online - we could all benefit from spending a little less on our bundles of joy.

I was been a firm believer they should dressed to the nines and portray the best image of yourself wherever you go.  I guess is as a result of my business background and my belief that first impressions are most important.

With that in mind, I make sure that the suits that I wear are matched perfectly with unique cufflinks specific to the event that I’m attending.  Not only does that make me an eye turner when I walk into the room, but I leave a lasting impression those people who speak with me.

In my collection of cufflinks, you can find everything from gold cufflinks to skull cufflinks and everything in between.  Sure, you won’t find me wearing the skull ones to a Sunday church service, but they do have their place in my collection.

I’m continuously adding more cufflinks to my collection and am proud to say that I have many that I bet you’ve never seen before.

In my search for a super thin laptop that I can take back and forth to work, I’ve found two brands that offer portability and function.

However, unless I can find a free Macbook Air, or HP Voodoo, I’m probably out of luck since my price range is way under what they retail for.

At nearly seven thousand dollars for the top of the line model, the Voodoo is not for just anyone. It does offer nearly instant access to on line functions and looks like high priced art as much as it does a laptop.

The Macbook Air, on the other hand, offers the same portability in that it is thin and light weight, but has a slightly better price.

The biggest difference is that the HP product isn’t available here in the US yet and that is a major drawback for me. I’d rather see something in person before I buy it, even it means visiting a local store, then buying on line later.

One of my biggest faults is that I leave everything to the last minute.  In some respects, this is a bad thing, on the other hand, I tend to perform very well under pressure.

A good example of my fault is what happened when my sister was expecting a baby.  You see, she found out that it was going to be a boy, so that we could all buy gender appropriate gifts.  That made a lot of sense to me, and though we found out a month before the baby was born, I didn’t go out shopping at all.

It wasn’t until the day that she went into the hospital that I realized that I hadn’t bought anything.  Honestly, I hadn’t even thought about it.

So, I hopped onto the computer, madly looking for unique baby gifts for my soon to be born nephew.  I found something that was perfect, and I ordered it - thankfully, she didn’t mind that it took a couple of days to get there - she loved it!

I don’t know about you, but I find myself spending a lot of money on consumer electronics.  Everything from new HD televisions, to cell phones.  Sure, I guess I have the choice as to whether or not I should buy some of the stuff I get, but honestly, it is stuff that I need.

But, in this spending whirlwind, I just don’t want to spend as much as I can, rather I would like to save as much money as possible.  I am not cheap, rather I just don’t want to pay more than I have to.

The way that I make sure that I am getting the best deals, is that I make sure to check out all the latest gadget offers that are available from the retailers, both online and off, and then go out to spend my money.  Usually, I can save myself a bundle of money, that I can either use for something practical, or put towards my next toy.  Needless to say, I make my money work harder for me.

A few years ago I bought some unmentionables from a booth at our flea market. They had some great stuff there and it seemed really high end. It has worn well and was comfortable too.
I always wondered who their wholesale lingerie distributor was, or if they were a distributor themselves.

I thought of starting my own on line store selling lingerie but never took it past just being a thought. I love night lingerie of all types though. Both the pretty, dainty, lacy stuff and the more maternal and comfortable cotton granny type are great in different ways.

Nothing makes you feel sexier than a hot bra and panties and maybe even matching stockings, but for comfort and just everyday running around more support and coverage is a good idea.
If you are wondering, I have two kinds. I’m a girly girl, but I’m also a mom so I know the difference and am ready when I need comfort rather than looks.

Many years ago, when I first started playing golf, I was hooked after my first swing.  It was at that moment that golf became a big part of my life.  In fact for a while there, I decided that I didn’t just want to play the life, I wanted to look like a golfer too.

So, what I did is I went to the local golf apparel store to buy some shirts, pants and even one of those crazy golfer hats.  I was a little overwhelmed by the selection available there, but once I bought them and took them home, I knew that I made the right choice.

It wasn’t until I put on my new golfing clothes and went out into public, that I noticed that people treated people who dressed a little different not very well.  Needless to say, it was at that point that I decided that I would look like a golfer on the course, but that would be it.

I hosted an underwear party at my home and my friends and I all had a really great time. The consultant made it a lot of fun for all of us and she even dared us to try on some of the sexy lingerie. She told us that a lot of people have a preconception that it has to be uncomfortable, but if we had good stuff that fit properly than it should not be uncomfortable at all. She was right, as I found all of the things I tried on to be very comfortable.

My friend even bought stockings, which she said were much more comfortable than wearing store bought nylons. Though they were sexy, they would also be perfect for everyday wear under her dresses and skirts. I knew that I was sold on lingerie that night, as I had never really bought anything like this before. I had always been more of a flannel pajamas type person and I knew that this was still something that I would be comfortable.

When setting up my first couple of web stores, I didn’t try to make it perfect, but I did make the effort to work properly.  That was a number of years ago, and people were more happy that the storefront software worked properly, rather than the looks.

But now, the site design and template are important.  I make sure that each of my shopping cart websites have their own distinct look that is related to their niche.  This way, when my customers visit my sites, they take their time and appreciate their time there.

I was able to find a product that simplified the entire process for me starting a new web store.  We now use an asp net shopping cart based system that not only accepts money on our part, but it automatically does inventory control and all of our accounting.

In some respects, it is almost like the store does the work for me so that I can enjoy life more.

When I was going to buy my first motorcycle, I really had no idea what to look for.  Basically, I was looking for a bike that would be reliable, affordable, be a good starter motorcycle.

Seeing that I had no real idea of what to look for, I asked a buddy of mine what he suggested.  Turns out that the friend that I thought was a motorcycle expert, really wasn’t at all.  But over the years, I saw the large number of motorcycles that he bought and I had to ask him his secret.

As it turns out, he uses a Cycle Trader to find the deals for him.  He just tells the trader what he is looking for as well as his price range, and what features he wants, and the trader finds it for him.  It is as simple as that.

I think that it will be a good idea if I go see his cycle trader and get some information - it will be a lot easier than trying to do it myself.