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		<title>Shop and Save this Spring at Sears</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 10:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Tales</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It seems like you can always find some fabulous deals at Sears. Especially if you are already have your eye on deals for spring and summer clothes for the kids. Personally, I am on the look out for athletic shorts and sleeveless shirts for my boys to keep them cool and comfortable in the growing... <a href="http://themombuzz.com/2012/04/28/shop-and-save-this-spring-at-sears/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It seems like you can always find some fabulous deals at Sears. Especially if you are already have your eye on deals for spring and summer clothes for the kids. Personally, I am on the look out for athletic shorts and sleeveless shirts for my boys to keep them cool and comfortable in the growing heat. Normally I shop at Target or Children&#8217;s Place, but lately I have been keeping an eye out for deals and that&#8217;s where <a title="Sears promo codes" href="http://www.couponsnapshot.ca/m110205-Sears-online-coupons-codes.html" target="_blank">Sears promo codes</a> come in!</p>
<p>I can save up to 50% when shopping at Sears thanks to daily deals, special savings and special offers. From decking out your patio to grill for guests to apparel for the whole family, Sears easily covers most of your needs. And their clothes are cute! Like I said, first I was looking for summer clothes for the boys. I found casual jersey shorts for just $9.97 each and, even better, pull-on paid shorts for just $7.97 each!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sears.ca/product/nevada-md-pull-on-plaid-shorts/640-000283580-LBBBS7-4459"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21948" title="cashorts" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/cashorts.jpg" alt="" width="475" height="239" /></a></p>
<p>For tops I found these youth muscle shirts in a variety of options. I might just pick up all four &#8211; two for each of my boys. And these shirts are just $7.97 each!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sears.ca/product/nevada-md-mix-and-match-casual-muscle-t-shirt/640-000765669-BS12-NV05-1105"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21950" title="camuscle" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/camuscle.jpg" alt="" width="271" height="271" /></a>For me, I am in love with these Maxi Dresses. They are only $29! That is a fraction of the price I&#8217;ve seen at other stores. I am ready to place my order, if I can only decide on a pattern. I might go for the all black one. :swoon: Perfect for day or night, from strolling on the beach to nighttime functions. It&#8217;s a perfect Florida summer dress!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sears.ca/stores/shop/search?langId=1&amp;storeId=10051&amp;catalogId=10001&amp;N=0&amp;Ntk=level1&amp;Ntt=jolie+maxi&amp;Nty=1&amp;D=jolie+maxi&amp;Ntx=mode+matchall&amp;Dx=mode+matchall&amp;initialquery=true&amp;internalSearch=true"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21949" title="cadress" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/cadress.jpg" alt="" width="271" height="271" /></a></p>
<p>And even though I don&#8217;t have a girl, I found these cute capris that were too cool not to share if you are shopping for a girl 7 or younger. They are only $13.99! I wish they had these in my size.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sears.ca/product/nevada-md-cool-cotton-roll-up-cargo-pants/677-000713149-GS12-NV25-1402"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21951" title="cacargo" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/cacargo.jpg" alt="" width="271" height="271" /></a></p>
<p>So those are some of my top picks for summer wear for moms and their kids! You can always find deals at Sears. And you can find super deals for many of your favorite stores, like Sears, at CouponSnapshot. For Canadian readers, visit <a href="http://www.couponsnapshot.ca/" target="_blank">CouponShapshot.ca</a>. American readers will want to visit the .com site!</p>
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		<title>Spring Clean with PalCycle! #win</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:44:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Tales</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In my area, there are three ways I &#8220;Spring Clean&#8221; and move out unused toys and outgrown clothes. I either sell them on CraigsList, have a Garage Sale or I pass them on to friends and family. With the CraigsList, there is always a certain amount of &#8220;Stranger Danger&#8221;. You are letting a stranger meet... <a href="http://themombuzz.com/2012/03/29/spring-clean-with-palcycle-win/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-21459" title="palcycle2" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/palcycle2.gif" alt="" width="224" height="63" />In my area, there are three ways I &#8220;Spring Clean&#8221; and move out unused toys and outgrown clothes. I either sell them on CraigsList, have a Garage Sale or I pass them on to friends and family.</p>
<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-21460" title="palcycle" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/palcycle-192x300.jpg" alt="" width="192" height="300" />With the CraigsList, there is always a certain amount of &#8220;Stranger Danger&#8221;. You are letting a stranger meet you at your home, meeting at their home or meeting in a location. None of it is really perfectly safe. And face it, the process can be tedious, especially with no-shows and last-minute hagglers.</p>
<p>Garage Sales are full of bargain hunters. Sell an item for .50 and they offer .25. Sell a bike for $10, they offer $5. You never really make up the time and effort during a garage sale.</p>
<p>Appreciative friends and family are the best, but you have to part with an item you were maybe hoping to get a little &#8220;fun money&#8221; with to shop for new clothes and toys.</p>
<p>So, let me introduce you to a new way to trade and sale your gently used toys and clothes &#8211; <a href="http://www.Palcycle.com" target="_blank">Palcycle.com</a>!</p>
<p>Palcycle is a free and no-hassle way to recycle unwanted items – either through selling, donating or trading &#8212; in a safe online environment where YOU control who sees your listing and how thedeal gets done.<strong></strong> Palcycle membership is FREE and the easy image upload program on the site allows you to post your unwanted items quickly, too. Members decide the asking price or condition if they’re open to trade.  Utilizing existing online contacts &#8212; friends, family members, colleagues and acquaintances – Palcycle members can choose to do business among their own contacts and communities, which eliminates the risk typically associated with selling items online. Palcycle members can also easily link their posted items to their Facebook, Twitter and Google+ accounts, engaging an even a wider circle of friends and family in the online trading process.  <strong> </strong></p>
<p>Examples of items currently posted on Palcycle.com include:</p>
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<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BUMBLE STROLLER:</span></strong><strong> </strong><strong><a href="http://tinyurl.com/7at8anr" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/7at8anr</a></strong><strong></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PALI SLEIGH CRIB:</span></strong><strong>  </strong><strong><a href="http://tinyurl.com/7ezramg" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/7ezramg</a></strong><strong></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BURLEY CHILD CARRIER FOR BIKING:</span></strong><strong> </strong><strong><a href="http://tinyurl.com/7deu4ew" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/7deu4ew</a></strong><strong></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">GRACO TRAVEL PLAYPEN</span></strong><strong> </strong><strong><a href="http://tinyurl.com/8yp9c8j" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/8yp9c8j</a></strong><strong></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">GIRL’S “BARBIE” BIKE</span></strong><strong> </strong><strong><a href="http://tinyurl.com/86euquw" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/86euquw</a></strong><strong></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CHILDREN’S KITCHEN PLAYSET BY MELISSA &amp; DOUG </span></strong><strong><a href="http://tinyurl.com/88vjw6a" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/88vjw6a</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">RALPH LAUREN GIRL’S DOWN JACKET</span></strong><strong> </strong><strong><a href="http://tinyurl.com/84rlred" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/84rlred</a></strong></li>
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<p>Learn more with this cute video:</p>
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<p>You can use many different social media networks to share your finds with other friends too, including Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter and e-mail. Ready to get started buying, trading and selling this Spring? It&#8217;s easy and FREE! Just register at the Palcycle site: <a href="http://www.palcycle.com/" target="_blank">www.palcycle.com</a></p>
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		<title>It&#8217;s Potty Time! {Potty Training is Easier with Potty-Themed Videos &amp; Free Potty Training App}</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:42:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Tales</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One thing that parents both are eager to begin, but fear the process, is Potty Training. I know that when I started Potty Training my oldest son I was wondering how successful we&#8217;d be, but I went in &#8220;pretending&#8221; that success was right around the corner. And in my arsenal I had tips from my... <a href="http://themombuzz.com/2012/03/08/its-potty-time-potty-training-is-easier-with-potty-themed-videos-free-potty-training-app/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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<p>One thing that parents both are eager to begin, but fear the process, is <a href="http://www.pottytime.com/">Potty Training</a>. I know that when I started Potty Training my oldest son I was wondering how successful we&#8217;d be, but I went in &#8220;pretending&#8221; that success was right around the corner. And in my arsenal I had tips from my sister who potty trained my niece successfully, before she turned 2. My son was in underwear at his second birthday.</p>
<p>And seventeen months later, I took on the challenge of Potty Training my second son. This time the process was even quicker, and I had a second son in underwear by his second birthday. With my success in Potty Training two boys before they were 24 months old, I wrote an article for SocialMoms.com called <strong><a href="http://www.socialmoms.com/parenting-2/raising-kids/ten-tips-potty-training-boys/">Ten Tips for Potty Training Boys</a></strong>. I specified boys for two reasons. One &#8211; I never potty trained girls. Two  &#8211; there is a &#8220;myth&#8221; that boys are harder to train, but I haven&#8217;t found it to be true between my boys and their friends. Although truthfully, I believe all my tips can be utilized for Potty Training girls, sans the learning to pee standing up.</p>
<p>That said, number THREE on my list of Potty Training Tips was to utilize <a href="http://www.pottytime.com/">Potty Training videos</a>.</p>
<blockquote><p><em>Stock up on your library. There is a wide array of options out there. You can purchase potty training books and videos online or even borrow them from the library.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Now, I am past <a title="potty training" href="http://www.pottytime.com/" target="_blank">potty training</a> kiddos, unless my husband and I have &#8220;number three&#8221;. But new videos have been coming out to the marketplace that you can add to your Potty Training video library. One such video is <a href="http://www.pottytime.com/"><strong>Potty Time</strong></a>, filmed by Two Little Hands Productions. If their name sounds familiar, they are the same production company that developed the much-acclaimed Signing Time, which is aired on Nick Jr and public television.<br />
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<p><a href="http://vimeo.com/30568331">Potty Time preview</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/signingtime">Signing Time</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-20814" title="pottytrainingDVD" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/pottytrainingDVD-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" />Potty Time is designed for children between the ages of 1 and 5 and will work with a myriad of potty training techniques. The video won&#8217;t teach your child to Potty Train just by watching it, but I find that videos like these do help children make that association a little easier. Especially when done in a fun way that combines music and videos.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Potty Time</strong> teaches about the body and the potty process through 9 songs. They work seamlessly from one to another, thanks to <strong>Potty Time</strong> host Rachel Coleman. It uses a combination of live action, real children in a studio and, of course, Rachel signing and singing. As you watch the video the first time, keep in mind that she&#8217;s working towards the more specific potty talk &#8211; she doesn&#8217;t just jump in. The Potty Dance (track 4 or 13) is when they really get to using the potty, wiping, flushing and washing hands.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>What Makes Potty Time Different than other Videos?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">What makes Potty Time unique is that it also incorporates signing into the video. Many of my mom friends taught their children how to sign when they were infants and toddlers, so this video would appeal to them. And the signing also makes this video wonderful for our youngest potty trainers, who may be too young to use specific potty words but can learn the signs to signal they have to use the potty. Potty Time teaches MANY different potty signs, including Potty, Grow, Clean, Help, Flush, Body, Wash Hands and many more. I also like that it can make a potty conversation more &#8220;private&#8221;. Rather than your child having to say, &#8220;I have to pee/poo&#8221; &#8211; they can now give the sign for it.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>MORE THAN A VIDEO:</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Although I suggest adding the video to your library, Potty Time also has additional support available. Here is the full line of products available to you.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Potty Time DVD:</strong> This DVD shows music videos with real people and animated characters that help children feel good about growing up and trying something new &#8211; using the potty! Hosted by Emmy-nominated Rachel Coleman. 30 minutes, includes special features. Overall, the DVD is a great mix of signs, songs, animation and live action. It&#8217;s fast-paced, so it&#8217;s easy for kids and adults to watch.</li>
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<li><strong>Potty Time Music CD:</strong> The Potty Time CD features 9 original songs, with a sing-along track for each! That is 18 tracks in all. These playful and positive songs help children feel good about their bodies and celebrate successes of any kind. <span style="color: #ff0000;"><em><strong>This comes with the Potty Time DVD! </strong></em><span style="color: #000000;"> Potty Time Theme, Look at You Grow, My Body is Amazing, Potty Dance, I Wash My Hands, Stop What You&#8217;re Doing (and Go), Uh-Oh Accident, Let&#8217;s Celebrate, Shining Star. </span><em><strong><br />
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<li><strong>Potty Time Reminder Watch:</strong> Never forget a potty reminder again! The colorful <a title="potty watch" href="http://www.pottytime.com/pottywatch/" target="_blank">potty watch</a> with timer uses music and blinking lights to remind your child that it’s time to go! Encourage independence by setting reminders at 30, 60, or 90-minute intervals. Includes 2 AG-13 button cell batteries. Suggested for ages 18 months and up.</li>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><em>Products are available in packs. You can purchase the Potty Time DVD &amp; CD pack for $24.95. They come in the same case. You can also get the Potty Time DVD, Music CD and Reminder Watch together for $29.95.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.pottytime.com/app"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-20815" title="pottytrainingapp" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/pottytrainingapp-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a><a href="http://www.pottytime.com/potty-training"><strong>Potty Time Website:</strong></a> This website provides free downloads to help you and your child become successful during the potty training journey. Downloads include charts, certificates, and flash cards.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><a href="http://www.pottytime.com/blog/">Potty Time Blog</a></strong>: This interactive blog site is the place to go to get information about potty training. Topics include: potty training<br />
children with special needs, when to start potty training, motivating your child with rewards, and more!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ff00ff;"><em><strong>*FREE *</strong></em></span><a href="http://www.pottytime.com/app"><strong>Potty Time App</strong></a>: The Potty Time app for Android and IOS helps parents motivate their child with a virtual sticker chart, calls from Rachel to say “Good job!” or “Try again. You can do it!”, and printable charts, and certificates.</p>
<p>To learn more about Potty Time, visit <a href="http://www.pottytime.com/">PottyTime.com</a>. From there you can purchase products, read additional reviews and connect with <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pottytrainingtime">Potty Time on Facebook</a>.<br />
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:54:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Tales</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Face it, as parents we spend a lot of time trying to keep the kids engaged and entertained in enriching ways. We don&#8217;t want them just to sit with their handhelds or game systems, letting their brains and butts go numb as time passes. I personally spend a lot of time searching blogs, Pinterest and... <a href="http://themombuzz.com/2012/02/29/kids-crafts-recipes-activities-recipesforfun-and-win/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Face it, as parents we spend a lot of time trying to keep the kids engaged and entertained in enriching ways. We don&#8217;t want them just to sit with their handhelds or game systems, letting their brains and butts go numb as time passes. I personally spend a lot of time searching blogs, <a href="http://pinterest.com/themombuzz" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> and websites looking for fun, cool ideas that they&#8217;ll love &#8211; from making mini-volcanoes to <a href="http://themombuzz.com/2011/12/08/snowman-shirts-tie-die-spray-tutorial-win/">snowman tie-dye shirts</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://cloroxrecipesforfun.com/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21125" title="recipes" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/recipes.jpg" alt="" width="475" height="303" /></a></p>
<p>But &#8230; there is a new website worth pinning, since it&#8217;s practically a one-stop-resource for kid&#8217;s crafts, recipes, science experiments and activities. <a href="http://cloroxrecipesforfun.com/">CloroxRecipesforFun.com</a> encourages making a mess while having fun and learning &#8211; and of course, they think clean-up is a snap with Clorox Clean-Up Cleaner.</p>
<p><strong>ULTIMATE MESS PARTY SWEEPSTAKES:</strong><br />
And to celebrate this buzz, they also launched the Ultimate Mess Party Sweepstakes &#8211; where you can clean up with prizes! One grand prize winner will win $10,000 towards an Ultimate Mess Party. You can also win instant prizes every day, just by registering, viewing projects or sharing a craft, recipe or activity. The messier the better, in my opinion.</p>
<p><iframe style="overflow: hidden; width: 292px; height: 62px;" src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fclorox&amp;width=292&amp;height=62&amp;colorscheme=light&amp;show_faces=false&amp;border_color&amp;stream=false&amp;header=true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" width="320" height="240"></iframe></p>
<p><strong>By sharing a recipe for fun, you&#8217;ll get:</strong> An instant $1.00 coupon towards <a href="http://cloroxrecipesforfun.com/">Clorox Clean-Up</a> &amp; 10 grand prize entries towards the Ultimate Mess party</p>
<p><strong>Instant prizes for viewing recipes may include:</strong> Free Clorox Clean-Up Coupons or $100 Gift Cards towards various popular retailers. Prizes are awarded randomly.</p>
<p><strong> FUN KID&#8217;S RECIPE FOR FUN:</strong></p>
<p><img class="alignright" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/snowman3.jpg" alt="" width="302" height="390" />Entering a recipe for fun is easy. Just think of the last craft or project you did with your kids! Which category does it fall under &#8211; Wacky Science, Arts and Crafts, Kiddie Cooking or Creative Cooking? Honestly, besides Valentine&#8217;s Boxes and Homemade Birthday Cards, my last favorite project was the snowmen shirts I did with my youngest son. And yes, we all got a little &#8220;blue&#8221; from it. You can see complete steps and pictures of my tutorial here: <strong><a href="http://themombuzz.com/2011/12/08/snowman-shirts-tie-die-spray-tutorial-win/">Snowman Shirts</a></strong>. But, here are the &#8220;down-and-dirty&#8221; instructions.</p>
<p><strong>MATERIALS:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>White t-shirts</li>
<li>Simply Spray in various shades of blue</li>
<li>Something to “block” the spray on the shirt. I used 3 vitamin container tops of various sizes</li>
<li>Fabric Markers</li>
<li>Buttons, bells, etc as desired</li>
<li>Towels or something to cover the spray area</li>
<li>Plastic to stick inside the shirt to keep the paint from passing to the other side,</li>
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<p><strong>Directions:</strong></p>
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<li><img class="alignright" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/snowman2.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="306" />Place a white t-shirt on your working top.</li>
<li>Place your container tops onto the shirt in the shape of a snowman.</li>
<li>Scrunch the shirt all around, making sure to maintain your snowman</li>
<li>Spray a color of your choice on the shirt</li>
<li>Unscrunch shirt and then rescrunch in a different way.</li>
<li>Spray a second shade onto the shirts.</li>
<li>Keep spraying and scrunching until you have a pattern you like.</li>
<li>When you are done with the front, remove your circles. Then put that piece of plastic or an old shirt into the original shirt and turn the shirt you are designing upside down. Now scrunch the back of the shirt and spray using the same method as before.</li>
<li>When you are done spraying, hang the shirt to dry for 72 hours.</li>
<li>Wash the shirt and dry, as per package directions.</li>
<li>Now you can add snowman features using Fabric Marker and/or t-shirt paint. Follow manufacturer directions re: washing and drying.</li>
<li>One the features are in place, you can sew on buttons or bells, if desired, to accessorize your shirt.</li>
</ol>
<p>Ready to create, share, win and save? Visit <a href="http://cloroxrecipesforfun.com/">CloroxRecipesforFun.com</a> to get started and enter the <a href="http://cloroxrecipesforfun.com/" target="_blank">Ultimate Mess Party contest</a> for a chance to win!</p>
<p><em>I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Clorox Clean-Up Recipes for Fun blogging program, for 8,000 My SocialMoms Rewards Points. For more information on this program, <a href="http://recipesforfun.socialmoms.com/" target="_blank">click here</a> and see the Terms link.</em></p>
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		<title>Eleven Direct Sales Opportunities</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:42:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Tales</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many stay-at-home moms are always on the look-out for ways to save and earn a little income on the side. Becoming an independent consultant for a direst sales company is one way to take control of the hours you work and the income you can earn. Here is a list of 11 independent consultant opportunities... <a href="http://themombuzz.com/2012/02/20/eleven-direct-sales-opportunities/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-20842" title="business copy" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/business-copy.jpg" alt="" width="253" height="768" />Many stay-at-home moms are always on the look-out for ways to save and earn a little income on the side. Becoming an independent consultant for a direst sales company is one way to take control of the hours you work and the income you can earn. Here is a list of 11 independent consultant opportunities that you may be interested in.</p>
<p><strong>1. AVON:</strong> Avon is one of the most well-known direct sales opportunities. They sell a variety of products, with a focus on make-up and fragrances, along with apparel, skincare and even home decor. What you may not know is that the start-up cost is only $10, they provide free training and they ensure that the market isn&#8217;t saturated with sellers before you sign the contract. To become an Avon Direct Sales Consultant, you just need to provide your contact information and a representative will call you to help you get started. You can sell direct or have people sign into your Avon website. <strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>WEBSITE: </strong><a href="http://www.Avon.com">Avon.com</a>, <strong> START-UP COST:</strong> $10, includes 50 catalogs</p>
<p><strong>2. SCENTSY:</strong> Scentsy offers a variety of products to keep homes smelling fantastic. One of their most popular products are their candleless warmers. They use a plug and lightbulb to melt the scented wax to help create a pleasant aroma in the surrounding area. They also carry unique Scentsy Buddies (plush animals that hold a Scentsy scented pack), fragrant hand sanitizers, solid perfumes and scented products for on-the-go.</p>
<p><strong>WEBSITE:</strong> <a href="http://www.Scentsy.com">Scentsy.com</a>, <strong>START-UP COST: </strong>$99, includes the Starter Kit with catalogs, brochures, demonstration products, and a full set of scent testers.</p>
<p><strong>3. THIRTY-ONE:</strong> Signature purses, totes, wallets, lunchbags and storage solutions are just some of the products you&#8217;ll find at Thirty-One. The products are designed to help keep buyers organized, while still remaining functional and fashionable. All products can also be monogrammed with initials, a name or a few words.</p>
<p><strong>WEBSITE:</strong> <a href="http://www.MyThirtyOne.com">MyThirtyOne.com</a>, <strong>START-UP COST:</strong> $99, includes start-up sample collection, business supplies and training materials.</p>
<p><strong>4. PAMPERED CHEF:</strong> Pampered Chef believes everyone has a &#8220;chef&#8221; inside them. It makes cooking simpler, with a variety of bakeware, cookware, stoneware, cutlery, cooking accessories and easy-to-follow cookbooks. Their stoneware is extremely popular and a favorite item of many Pampered Chef fans is the apple/peeler/corer.</p>
<p><strong>WEBSITE:</strong> <a href="http://www.PamperedChef.com">PamperedChef.com</a>, <strong>START-UP COST:</strong> $40 &#8211; $79.50, depending on the start-up kit chosen</p>
<p><strong>5. CAbi:</strong> CAbi is short for Carol Anderson by Invitation, which allows consultants to hold fashion shows for friends and family in their own home. Every season brings new fashion-forward options &#8211; and a new reason to hold a party! Tops and bottoms mix easily and there are great accessories available too, like belts, coats, shawls and pins.</p>
<p><strong>WEBSITE:</strong> <a href="http://www.CAbiOnline.com">CAbiOnline.com</a>, <strong>START-UP COST: </strong>Contact a consultant<strong><br />
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<p><strong>6. VINTAGE COUTURE:</strong> Vintage Couture is an exclusive line of boutique-style apparel that is offered through Independent Fashion Stylists who sell online and at in-home Trunk Shows. Fashions are available in sizes from babies to 14 in girls and size 16 in boys. Plus, they even have complementing styles for moms. <strong></strong></p>
<p><em><strong>WEB-SITE:</strong></em> <a href="http://www.MyVintageBaby.com">MyVintageBaby.com</a>, <em><strong>START-UP COST:</strong></em> $100 enrollment + $299 for the Trunk Collection, includes personal website, catalogs, postcards, brochures, order form and training guide.</p>
<p><strong>7. MARY KAY:</strong> Mary Kay offers women skin care, color cosmetics and fragrances in a supportive environment. As a consultant, you would be providing your customers with one-on-one beauty advice, skin care instructions and application techniques. Not only can clients try products before they purchase, but all products are backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee, something your clients will love.</p>
<p><em><strong>WEB-SITE:</strong></em> <a href="http://www.MaryKay.com">MaryKay.com</a>, <em><strong>START-UP COST:</strong></em> $100, includes Starter Kit and educational materials.</p>
<p><strong>8. PASSION PARTIES:</strong> If you are looking for something different, check out Passion Parties. As a consultant, you and your clients will be blushing your way to sales, as you show off sensual products designed to promote intimacy between couples. Not all of the products are over-the-top naughty, so there is even something for more conservative guests, like body butter and bath creme. But for more adventuresome shoppers, there are lubricants, passion toys and an extensive X-rated library.</p>
<p><em><strong>WEB-SITE:</strong></em> <a href="http://www.PassionParties.com">PassionParties.com</a>, <em><strong>START-UP COST:</strong></em> $100, for the basic Starter Kit</p>
<p><strong>9. INITIALS, INC:</strong> Initials, Inc specializes in totes, purses, lunch bags, wallets and more. If you carry it and can zip or snap it close, they probably have it. They best part is their selection of patterns and bold designs and the ability to personalize it all with a variety of fonts, colors, initials and more.</p>
<p><strong>WEBSITE:</strong> <a href="http://www.InitialsInc.com">www.InitialsInc.com</a>., <strong>START-UP COST:</strong> $100, includes 11 items, catalogs, order forms, fabric ring, postcard invitations and personal website.</p>
<p><strong>10. The Traveling Vineyard:</strong> Moms everywhere are looking for a way to relax. A bottle of wine at the end of a busy day, after the kids are in bed, is a treat. Now imagine getting paid to drink wine! The Traveling Vineyard lets you demystify wine tasting and buying for guests in the comfort of their home. Boutique wines are priced affordably, between $12.99 &#8211; $19.99. And after a few sips of wine and a lot of relaxing, you are sure to have buyers at your parties! This is a fun, flexible and financially rewarding direct sales opportunity.</p>
<p><strong>WEBSITE:</strong> <a href="http://www.TravelingVineyard.com">www.TravelingVineyard.com</a>, <strong>START-UP COST:</strong> $149, includes two (2) 5-bottle tasting sets.</p>
<p>11. <strong><a href="http://www.changein90days.myvi.net/">Body by Vi</a>:</strong> This is yet another unique direct sales opportunity.Get paid to help people lose weight. This one gives you a wider range of clients since it is marketed to both men and women. The product line includes a variety of great tasting shakes and energy-boosting, waist-slimming supplements. There are multiple ways to earn, through direct sales and you also receive residual income as long as people continue to use the products. Plus, you can earn cool bonuses, like a BMW, tropical vacations and more.</p>
<p><strong>WEBSITE:</strong> <a href="http://www.changein90days.myvi.net/">www.changein90days.myvi.net</a>, <strong>START-UP COST:</strong> $49</p>
<p>This list is in no particular order. And just imagine, this is a small portion of the fun direct sales opportunities that are available to you. But whatever you choose, make sure you believe in the product whole-heartedly and sell what you love!</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:55:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Tales</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I recently had an article published on<span style="color: #0000ff;"><em> SocialMoms.com</em></span> called <a href="http://www.socialmoms.com/parenting-2/raising-kids/ten-tips-potty-training-boys/"><strong>Ten Tips for Potty Training Boys</strong></a>. If these tips would be helpful to you or a friend, please pop on over and check it out!<strong> LINK:</strong> <a href="http://www.socialmoms.com/parenting-2/raising-kids/ten-tips-potty-training-boys/">Ten Tips for Potty Training Boys</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:04:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Tales</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am sure most of you are familiar with Monster.com, one of the largest employment websites &#8211; connecting prospective employees with companies. They have many tools on their website to help you land the perfect job, from resume samples to interview prep. Well, they just released a new  Professional Social Networking App that runs on... <a href="http://themombuzz.com/2012/01/10/beknown-with-monster-coms-new-social-networking-app-win-job-interview-success-kit-for-women/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="MONS_beknown-user-profile-Android by monsterww, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/monsterww/6149729221/"><img class="alignright" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6171/6149729221_a885249784_o.png" alt="MONS_beknown-user-profile-Android" width="320" height="480" /></a>I am sure most of you are familiar with Monster.com, one of the largest <a href="http://www.monster.com">employment websites</a> &#8211; connecting prospective employees with companies. They have many tools on their website to help you land the perfect job, from resume samples to interview prep. Well, they just released a new  <a href="http://www.beknown.com">Professional Social Networking App</a> that runs on Facebook. Rather than reinvent the wheel, they are utilizing a social network that most tech-savvvy adults are already on and are familiar with, but with the goal of networking professionals who can help each other grow.</p>
<p>You aren&#8217;t starting from scratch with BeKnown. Instead you can tap into your existing networks of  Facebook friends, so you can easily connect, send messages, and see who among your existing contacts is connected to a company, job opportunity, or person you are interested in. BeKnown allows you to keep your professional and private lives separate on Facebook. If you want to learn more, check out the <a href="http://www.beknown.com/landing/GuidedTours">BeKnown Guided Video Tour</a>.</p>
<p>Since BeKnown is a Monster.com app, you can also conduct a job search of Monster&#8217;s database of jobs without ever leaving BeKnown or Facebook.  There is also a mobile version of the app, so you can take your networks with you on your iPhone or Android devices.</p>
<p><strong>IMPORTANT LINKS:</strong></p>
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<li>Facebook app: <a href="http://apps.facebook.com/beknown" target="_blank">http://apps.facebook.com/<wbr>beknown</wbr></a></li>
<li>Mobile apps: <a href="http://app.beknown.com/mobile/" target="_blank">http://app.beknown.com/mobile/</a> (only accessible from your mobile phone)</li>
<li>iPhone app: <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/beknown/id459774317" target="_blank">http://itunes.apple.com/us/<wbr>app/beknown/id459774317</wbr></a></li>
<li>Android app: <a href="https://market.android.com/details?id=com.beknown.android" target="_blank">https://market.android.com/<wbr>details?id=com.beknown.android</wbr></a></li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" title="WINTMB" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/WINTMB.jpg" alt="WINTMB" width="500" height="100" /><strong><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-20271" title="ulat" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ulat-246x300.jpg" alt="" width="246" height="300" />To help you look and feel your best for upcoming job interviews (thanks to BeKnown and Monster.com), we are giving away a Job Interview Success Kit for Women. It includes a fabulous Ulta make-up kit, $10 Starbucks gift card, and business card holder.<br />
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<p><strong>FIRST: MANDATORY ENTRY:</strong></p>
<p>Just chat to me about interviews, resumes and jobs! Leave me a comment re: interview tips, resume tips, your dream job or what you like (or don&#8217;t like) about your job now. You can chat about each topic for extra entries. Just leave a comment for each!<br />
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<p><strong>SECOND: EXTRA ENTRIES:</strong></p>
<p>To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED/MANDATORY entry. But for extra entries, you can do the following – leave a comment for each:</p>
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<li>Add <a href="http://www.twitter.com/themombuzz">theMomBuzz to your Twitter</a></li>
<li>Share this contest on <strong>your</strong> Facebook page &#8211; Link it to @theMomBuzz &#8211; Here is the text:</li>
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<blockquote><p>Win a Job Interview Success Kit for women @theMomBuzz. Includes a Ulta make-up kit, business card holder and $10 Starbucks card. Give-away ends 2.09.12 http://themombuzz.com/?p=20235<em><strong></strong></em></p></blockquote>
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<blockquote><p><em>#win a Job Interview Success Kit for women at #themombuzz </em> &#8211; <em>Visit http://themombuzz.com/?p=20235<strong><em><strong></strong></em></strong></em></p></blockquote>
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<li>Stumble any review or post on theMomBuzz.com (Please don&#8217;t Stumble Give-aways). Let me know what you Stumbled!</li>
<li>Leave a comment on any post here at theMomBuzz &#8211; let me know where you left a comment</li>
<li>Enter any other <a href="http://themombuzz.com/contests/">contest at the Mom Buzz -</a> let me know where you entered.</li>
<li>Add the Mom Buzz to your blogroll (Feed: <strong>http://themombuzz.com/feed/</strong>)</li>
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<p><strong>Contest ends 2/09/12. This is open to the USA. Please refer to <a href="../contests/">complete contest rules</a>. The entries listed above are the ONLY entries for this contest. Winners will be notified by e-mail (if supplied in the entry or on profile page), as well as on the Winner’s Wall.</strong></p>
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		<title>Santa Baby &#8211; Blogger Style</title>
		<link>http://themombuzz.com/2011/12/21/santa-baby-blogger-style/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:37:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Tales</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A group of networking moms from MomDot got together to sing a Christmas Song for our readers! Enjoy! And thank you Toni for putting this all together and making it happen! Carolers in order of appearance: A Daily Dose of Toni Nuggle Mama Fab Grandma The Mom Buzz MomDot Yellow Tennessee My Little Me Mom... <a href="http://themombuzz.com/2011/12/21/santa-baby-blogger-style/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A group of <a href="http://www.momdot.com">networking moms</a> from MomDot got together to sing a Christmas Song for our readers! Enjoy! And thank you <a href="http://www.juststopscreaming.com">Toni</a> for putting this all together and making it happen!</p>
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<p>Carolers in order of appearance:</p>
<p><a title="A Daily Dose of Toni" href="http://www.juststopscreaming.com" target="_blank">A Daily Dose of Toni<br />
</a><a title="Nuggle Mama" href="http://www.nugglemama.ca" target="_blank">Nuggle Mama<br />
</a><a title="Fab Grandma" href="http://www.fabgrandma.com" target="_blank">Fab Grandma<br />
</a><a title="The Mom Buzz" href="http://www.themombuzz.com" target="_blank">The Mom Buzz<br />
</a><a title="MomDot" href="http://www.momdot.com" target="_blank">MomDot<br />
</a><a title="Yellow Tennessee" href="http://www.yellowtennessee.com" target="_blank">Yellow Tennessee<br />
</a><a title="My Little Me" href="http://www.mylittleme.com" target="_blank">My Little Me<br />
</a><a title="Mom On Review" href="http://www.momonreview.com" target="_blank">Mom On Review<br />
</a><a title="Frugal Novice" href="http://www.frugalnovice.com" target="_blank">Frugal Novice<br />
</a><a title="Frosted Fingers" href="http://www.frostedfingers.com" target="_blank">Frosted Fingers<br />
</a><a title="The Suburban Mom" href="http://www.thesuburbanmom.com" target="_blank">The Suburban Mom<br />
</a><a title="Moscato Mom" href="http://www.moscatomom.com" target="_blank">Moscato Mom<br />
</a><a title="Write Spell" href="http://www.writespell.com" target="_blank">Write Spell<br />
</a><a title="Lindsay Blog's" href="http://www.lindsayblogs.com" target="_blank">Lindsay Blogs<br />
</a><a title="Beautiful Side of Hectic" href="http://www.beautifulsideofhectic.com" target="_blank">Beautiful Side of Hectic<br />
</a><a title="Not Quite Susie" href="http://www.notquitesusie.com" target="_blank">Not Quite Susie</a></p>
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		<title>Wanted: Part Time Job for Mom</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:08:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Tales</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many SAHMs (stay-at-home-moms) are in quandary. While we are in an ongoing recession, gas prices and food prices seem to keep going up. Talking to moms locally and online, I know that they are looking for part time jobs to help take the pressure of being a full-time breadwinner off Dad. And it&#8217;s not just... <a href="http://themombuzz.com/2011/09/01/wanted-part-time-job-for-mom/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-17947" title="laptop" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/laptop.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" />Many SAHMs (stay-at-home-moms) are in quandary. While we are in an ongoing recession, gas prices and food prices seem to keep going up. Talking to moms locally and online, I know that they are looking for <a href="http://www.workingmums.co.uk/">part time jobs</a> to help take the pressure of being a full-time breadwinner off Dad. And it&#8217;s not just the SAHMs, one of my very best friends who works a great 8-5 job is always looking for a way to bring in extra income to help defray day-to-day costs. So where can you look?</p>
<p>It seems as if a website like Monster or Career Builder should be the answer, but I always found that it was easier to use those mega sites to find full time positions. And the part time jobs they listed usually weren&#8217;t compatible with a SAHM or working mom&#8217;s schedule. What sites might interest you?</p>
<p>1. In the USA <strong>HireMyMom.com</strong> is a popular choice. The companies that post jobs are searching for MOMS to fill their positions. They know that many qualified applicants that choose to stay at home with their children, but have the professional skills needed to fill positions in administrative, research, writing, graphic design, editing, accounting, web design, customer service, virtual assisting, coaching, sales, marketing, public relations, bookkeeping, legal, desktop publishing, creative arts, medical billing, ecommerce, strategic planning, database development, payroll, human resources, and more.</p>
<p>2. Internationally, you would want to connect with <strong>WorkingMums.co.uk.</strong> This UK site connects working &#8220;mums&#8221; with home-based, part-time and full-time positions. Once again, since the companies seeking to fill positions know that most applicants are mom, they will be able to offer flexible and compressed hours to fit your schedule. When I was buzzing around their site, I loved seeing keywords like Flexible and Homeworking.</p>
<p>3. A lot of moms I know are also having great luck with <strong>CraigList</strong>. You probably need to search carefully or you might have to <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3ukvshz">sanitize your eyes</a> like the <strong>Creative Junkie</strong>. But the opportunities are out there, especially for social media savvy moms.</p>
<p>4. Another option is simply to create your own part time job. My friend has become quite savvy with <strong>Amazon</strong> lately. She has friends who give her unwanted stuff (that may be new or in good condition) and then she sells it on Amazon. Then she splits the profit with her friend! When she told me about her success, I told her she needed to start scouring Garage Sales for &#8220;steals and deals&#8221; or go to those Storage Auctions to buy a unit and then resell the items for a profit on Amazon.</p>
<p>5. Finally, <strong>target small employers</strong>. Usually it&#8217;s who you know, not what you know, to get into smaller companies that may be local to you. By the time a position opens up, they already filled it with a friend-of-a-friend or a guy so-and-so knows. (I was asking my husband, a bank manager, how some of his professional clients (doctor offices, lawyer offices, etc) fill their admin positions and that&#8217;s what he told me.) They might need your experience in handling communications, appointments, dealing with press and social media, but need to know you want the job before they know they need to fill it. So drop by, meet the office manager or owner and drop by an application to show your interest in a part-time position in person.</p>
<p><em><strong>Those are my top ideas on getting that Part-Time position for mom. But I NEED to hear from you guys too! Are you currently looking or have you already found a part-time position? What did you use to locate a job? Or tell us your not-so-successful stories too so we can learn from your experience.</strong></em></p>
<blockquote><p><strong>ADDITIONAL READER SUGGESTIONS:</strong></p>
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<li>Antonia from <a href="http://keentohelp.co.uk/">Keen to Help</a> suggests trying <strong>Zazzle.com</strong> &#8211; where you can put your design on an array of apparel and accessories and earn moola for each item sold.</li>
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<h5><em>This is solely the opinion of the Mom Buzz. Links within the buzz may be purchased. Other people may have different experiences with the products and websites described. And don’t forget to enter my other <a href="../2011/06/28/2011/06/22/2009/12/16/contests/">hot contests</a> so you can win and try buzzworthy products!<br />
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		<title>Shop With Friends Online at Buy.com</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:26:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Tales</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Face it, if you are reading theMomBuzz.com, you probably like to shop online. Moms like you do tons of research, reading review after review, and then make your decision on what to purchase and for how much. But it takes the fun out of shopping with friends &#8230; or does it. Don&#8217;t you sometimes wish... <a href="http://themombuzz.com/2011/08/22/shop-with-friends-online-at-buy-com/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="socialize-in-content" style="float:left;"><div class="socialize-in-button socialize-in-button-left"><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-url="http://themombuzz.com/2011/08/22/shop-with-friends-online-at-buy-com/" data-text="Shop With Friends Online at Buy.com" data-count="vertical" data-via="socializeWP" ><!--Tweetter--></a></div><div class="socialize-in-button socialize-in-button-left"><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http://themombuzz.com/2011/08/22/shop-with-friends-online-at-buy-com/&amp;layout=box_count&amp;show_faces=false&amp;width=50&amp;action=like&amp;font=arial&amp;colorscheme=light&amp;height=65" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:50px !important; height:65px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe></div></div><p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-17274" title="buy1" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/buy1-300x191.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="191" />Face it, if you are reading theMomBuzz.com, you probably like to shop online. Moms like you do tons of research, reading review after review, and then make your decision on what to purchase and for how much. But it takes the fun out of shopping with friends &#8230; or does it.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t you sometimes wish you could get your BFF&#8217;s opinion on a purchase, even though she lives 2 hours from you. Or your husband&#8217;s thoughts &#8211; even though he is away on a business trip. Well, <a href="http://www.buy.com">Buy.com</a> has this FABULOUS and FUN feature which enables consumers to virtually “<strong>Shop Together</strong>” by providing features to share shopping experiences in real-time, make recommendations and spontaneously chat about product features and feedback through an instant messenger (IM) experience directly on Buy.com.</p>
<p>Features include:</p>
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<li>Instant chat sessions with friends who are shopping on Buy.com and logged in through Facebook Connect</li>
<li>Integration with Twitter and other social networks</li>
<li>Simultaneous product browsing</li>
<li>Ability for shoppers to redirect a friend, with permission, to the page he/she is viewing</li>
<li>Real-time viewing of the most popular items on Buy.com</li>
<li>Private chat sessions with Buy.com Customer Service support</li>
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<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-17276" title="buy4" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/buy4-209x300.jpg" alt="" width="209" height="300" />The first time I logged on to Buy.com, I wanted my sister&#8217;s opinion on some LEGO sets. Unfortunately she wasn&#8217;t online at the time, so I merely sent her a Facebook message through Buy.com asking her thoughts. But, what good does that do when I really wanted the INSTANT pleasure of making a decision right there and then, right?</p>
<p>Well, a week later I logged on again &#8230; this time I was at my sister&#8217;s house. I was tooling around trying to decide what to purchase and saw my hubby was online too! Which is perfect, since then he could help me decide if I should spend some money on me or the kids. I chose to &#8220;Shop Together&#8221; from the right hand side of the page. On this side I can see which Facebook friends are online and also what other Buy.com visitors are viewing. From barbells to Backpacks, all sorts of goodies were catching people&#8217;s attention.</p>
<p>But I got a link from the ShopTogether that I sent to my husband over Facebook. He and I both linked into it and it opened up a chat box that we could send IMs and even links and product images. It took me a few seconds to get used to it, but mostly because I haven&#8217;t IM&#8217;d in ages! But it was pretty easy. I found a few books I wanted and hubby suggested picking up a new backpack for my son. It was an easy, fun experience that I would do again. I wish more sites had this feature, it just rocks!</p>
<p>If Tweets are more your thing, you can also tweet from the product page. You can send a random tweet to everyone listening or you can personalize it to catch a certain friend&#8217;s attention</p>
<p><a href="http://www.twitter.com/themombuzz"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17280" title="tweet" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/tweet.jpg" alt="" width="360" height="52" /></a></p>
<p>Shop together online with your friends and family at Buy.com! (And don&#8217;t forget to take advantage of Buy.com&#8217;s <a href="http://www.buy.com/loc/back-to-school-store/11840.html">Back-to-School</a> deals!)</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>And if you could shop with anyone online to help you make a decision &#8230;.virtually&#8230;who would it be? My go-to&#8217;s are my sister (for her style) and my husband (so I can do whatever  want anyways but make him feel involved.)</strong></span></p>
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