Titan Chains: My work at home review so far

     I am always keeping an eye out for legitimate work-at-home opportunities for you guys and I recently stumbled upon a gem. The company is called Titan Chains. It is a company which sells beautiful bracelets hand-made by ... You.
 
     I found an ad for Titan Chains and immediately went to the website. What I found was this:
The company sells beautiful bracelets which are hand made by "Titan crafters". What happens if you're interested in making the bracelets is you buy your starter kit which can vary in price depending on how much you want included. You can also choose to have a sample bracelet sent to you for reference. You sign an agreement which breaks down all the rules and regs for you (very important to read). Once you receive your starter kit you can view the instruction manual online. The instructions include really good pictures - It is very helpful and easy to follow. Once you have crafted a bracelet you feel confident with, you send in the sample. Titan Chains' quality control people will then decide if you are able to become a crafter. Once you get the go-ahead you can begin crafting for the company and essentially selling the bracelets to them. You need to buy the kits to make the bracelets and once you send in a complete lot, they pay you and reimburse you for the kit and shipping. There are rules and regs for the process, which is why I say you should read the agreement through, but this is the jist of he process.
   
     The company makes it very clear that you do not have to have previous jewelry making experience to do this. They supply you with everything you need to know. However, if you are experienced or if you get really crafty and good, you can buy kits from them to make and sell on your own. The rules are different for this type of work so you should also read through what the company has to say about it.
   
     If working with wire or crafting isn't exactly your cup of tea, don't be discouraged. There is yet a third avenue for working with the company. Titan chains offers you to be an affiliate of the company.
Basically, this means the company would pay you a commission for referring customers. You can find more on being an affiliate here.
 
     I have a deluxe training kit with the sample interchangeable wrap. I want to give a big shout-out and thank you to Titan Chains for sending me the kit for free so that I could review it for you all! This post wouldn't have been made possible otherwise. So, thanks to you, Titan Chains! Anyways, I got the package about three days after the order was placed. Everything was packaged nicely and there were no damages. I visited the site for instructions and quickly got to work. I will say that if you have never made anything like this before, learning will take some time. It took me hours to figure out how to manipulate the wire and get the loops tight enough. I did, however, figure it out.
   
     So far, Titan Chains seems very legitimate and quite promising. I have had correspondence with the company through email (which is their preferred method of communication) and they are always prompt and courteous in their response. I have not sent in my sample, but I will definitely keep all of you updated on my experiences with this company. In the meantime, check it out for yourselves and see what you think. www.titanchains.com
   
     As always, I encourage your comments. If anyone has questions, please feel free to leave those as well. Thanks, all, and have a great day!

   ***  You can see my update on Titan Chains here. ***

   

 

 

 



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Generosity towards our fellow human

     This post is going to be a little different, but I think it's relevant to all of us. Too many times we see people in need and no one is willing to do the smallest thing to help. This was brought to mind when remembering a gentleman I saw beside the road with a cardboard sign saying, "homeless, please help". He was an older man standing with a cane and just a small pull-along with his belongings. I watched car after car pass the man who had picked quite a busy intersection to stand in. It seems like our society has either become numb to people in similar situations or is in denial that this could happen to anyone. I don't know anything about this man. I don't know if he made bad choices in his life to get him where he is or if there was some sort of unpreventable catastrophe that happened. Maybe he lost a job during the recession. Maybe he was on a fixed income. Maybe his loved one passed and left him with too many bills and debt. Perhaps he had/has an addiction issue. None of that is really relevant to me, though, because I have had many days that felt much less than perfect and I'm not about to try passing judgement. I didn't have much for this gentleman; in fact, I too had zero income. But I was driving a car. I had food at my house. I also had a few dollars in my pocket. It wasn't much. It wouldn't even get me half a tank of gas, but it was something. I turned my car around and went back to that busy intersection where I saw car after car passing this man again. I rolled down the window and handed this man just a few dollars and the look on his face was pure gratitude.
     Now, some of you might think it isn't smart to hand out money. I know that there is a possibility that when you give someone money it might go to something unsavory. I know that when I give someone money on their birthday, there is a good chance they are going to blow that money. Just as I know that there is a possibility that the money I handed that man might have gone to something other than the necessities of living. We like to think that if we make a donation it will go to something life changing like medical supplies or food and shelter. That wasn't the point of what I did though. I saw a man whose day was looking a little less than perfect. If I was in his shoes, having a couple dollars in my pocket might make the difference between a good day and a bad day. Just knowing that I now have something to help me along would probably come in small packages.
     My life didn't crumble apart because I didn't have those couple dollars in my pocket anymore. And on the other hand I didn't have a symphony playing my praises when I handed him the money, but I did feel the thankfulness that the man had and that was plenty.
     So here is what I'm getting at: Every day we see people in need - whether they need money, food, a hug, advice, or just someone to listen. I believe that each of us has something to give. Maybe a child in your son or daughter's class is left out or picked on. Perhaps offer a play date. Lend an ear to his mom or dad. Maybe you see someone along the road with a sign. Maybe there is a fast food joint nearby. A burger is very inexpensive to those who have money. If we all just reach out at least some of the times we see someone in need, this world might be a lot easier to get along in.
     Thanks guys. Leave some feedback.

 



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My partypail.com review

     Every once in a while I like to do a review of a product or service I really like. This time it's an online party supply store-partypail.com. Let me just say that I love the layout. It is so easy to find what you are looking for and to navigate your way through the site. You can choose supplies for baby showers and birthday parties, bridal showers, baptisms, and pretty much any type of party you're thinking about throwing. The website breaks the categories down for you so you don't have to go through the entire site to find what you want. For example, if you select the birthday category you will then be taken to a screen that allows you to choose from first birthday, kids' birthdays, sweet 16, or adult birthdays. Like I said, it's very easy and convenient.
     As for pricing, I window shopped other sites and this seems to be the least expensive among others who carry similar products. The selection also gets five out of five stars in my opinion. They really do have just about everything you could ask for. Plus, a quick search for partypail coupons came up very successful for me. I was able to find a coupon for free shipping (score!). I could buy everything for my fiesta at minimal cost and not even pay shipping.
      My next question was how fast would it get here? I was unsure of how big the company was and how many resources they had for shipping, but when you place the order they ask you for the date of the party just in case something is backed up. I was almost literally floored when I received my order two days after I placed it!
      I would definitely recommend keeping this site in mind for any of your future parties if you like to buy your supplies online instead if standing in a store staring at the shelves for hours trying to figure out what you want.
      Anyone else have any experience with partypail.com? Let me know in the comments!

 

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Easter eggs!

     With Easter rapidly approaching, it's time (if not by now) to start planning egg coloring and basket stuffing. I gathered a few tips for you guys to keep in mind.
     You really don't HAVE to have the egg coloring kits. Although they are quite inexpensive, you probably have all the ingredients you need for egg coloring in your kitchen cupboard already. If you have food coloring and vinegar or kool-aid, you can make your eggs without the dye tablets. McCormick.com writes this recipe for egg coloring:

1. Mix 1/2 cup boiling water, 1 teaspoon vinegar and 10 to 20 drops food color in a cup to achieve desired colors. Repeat for each color. Dip hard-cooked eggs in dye for about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon, wire egg holder or tongs to add and remove eggs from dye. Allow eggs to dry.

     You can also use Kool-Aid. Just add one packet to about 2/3 cup water. You don't need to add anything else. There are tons of colors to choose from and it smells great, too!
     If you want to add design, don't forget to draw on the eggs with a white crayon BEFORE putting them in the color. Anywhere there is white crayon, the color won't stain. You will have cute creations in no time. Also, don't forget to boil your eggs in baking soda for easy peeling. Generally, the advice is about 1/2 tsp baking soda per 3 cups water. Remember to start your eggs in cold water rather than putting them straight into boiling water to prevent cracking.
     I also came across a lot of people who say poking a hole in the bottom (fatter end) of the egg with a clean tack or needle will almost always prevent the egg from cracking. The reason being that the trapped air was causing the cracks and now that there is a hole, the air can escape safely.
     If you are like me and you only ever boil eggs once a year and have to google how long to boil eggs once a year, then this next reminder is for you:

        Carefully place eggs in a single layer on the bottom of your saucepan. Cover them with cool water. Add your baking soda as described above (1/2 tsp/3 cups water). Put on high heat until the water is rapidly boiling. Remove the pan from the heat and cover. Let it sit for about 15-20 minutes and voila! Drain your eggs and you've got hard boiled eggs!

     

     Hopefully this helps you all. Leave a comment with your favorite way to decorate eggs!





   

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Top Mommy Blogs

     In case you didn't hear, Amerimommy is now a Top Mommy approved blog! This is very exciting. Top mommy blogs is a blog directory for ... moms. You can find just about any kind of mommy blog you could ever hope to find there. They have blogs for adoption, cooking, coupons, crafts, home and garden, and so much more. This is an exciting step for this blog because Top Mommy Blogs doesn't accept every blog that applies to be part of the directory. The best part is if you enjoy reading a blog, you can "vote" for that blog once a day just by clicking the badge or banner on that blog that links to TMB. So, if you feel the need to help others find Amerimommy, please feel free to vote!
     The next cool part of TMB is that there is a forum community you can join to get involved in conversations and there are some cool ways to give people praise for their comments in there as well. I find TMB to be a very helpful tool for moms, especially if there is something in particular you're looking for like crafts or coupons or advice on a certain subject.
     So, if your ready to check it out, there is a badge at the top right side of the page that will take you there! (And vote for Amerimommy of course :D).



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