Getting Images Easily

I’ve been looking for ways to make my blogs more interesting lately. One of the ways to do that is using pictures in my posts. I know I love looking at blogs that use images all the time, not just every once in a great while. It’s also one of the number one ways that I’ve read suggested to get repeat visitors to your blog. Using blog pictures works.

However, I don’t do it very often for several reasons. It takes a while to find images from sites that allow them to be used. From there on I have to save the photo, upload it to either my site or a free web hosting site. This all takes time and space. I have actually strayed away from really nice layouts that have images incorporated into daily blog postings because of this issue.

I just heard a better way to get photos for my blog called Acobox, which provides free images for bloggers. I signed up with the service and in under 5 minutes I was signed in and on my way to finding photos to use. You can browse the categories and of course ended up in arts, culture, and entertainment. One thing that has me really excited is the prospect of starting an entertainment blog and knowing that I’m using images that I’m legally allowed to put in my blog postings. This is something that has been stopping me for a while now from starting a site that I’m very interested in.

Acobox offers free blog images in just about any category you can imagine. Users can also hotlink the images. No more saving to your own computer, uploading to another source, and then posting in your blog entry. Simply copy the link and add it to your post, just like this I did this one.

It took me a couple minutes to find a photo that I liked to use here. I surfed around the site and found a cute animal photo. You are even given the option to align the image or pick from several sizes. The size options are really nice because I get so irritated with trying to re-size things and make them look good. Now, next time I blog about animals I have instant access to any photos I want to use.

If you become a member you will have access to all these services as well, and it’s all free. You can also add photos to Acobox. You do not need to be a professional photographer to add photos. It’s the way the service will keep evolving for bloggers like me and you alike.

No Charm

So I’ve been addicted to Charm School with Ms. Sharon of course. You know I knew these girls from the Bret Michaels Rock of Love were kinda trashy and really classless, but my god they have issues. First of all Megan is a sociopath. She’s gone, enough said. BUT what is with Brandy? She’s like Megan’s little bitch and I can’t figure out what her hold is on her? Why would Brandy throw everything away for Megan? And look at Megan grinning as she pulls those strings.

Newsflash. Lacey is still a major bitch with problems. She does act like she’s half scared of Sharon though.

Excercise Daily? No Way!

I have been thinking that my recent back problems could be fixed with some minor daily exercise. I know that I have certain stretches that I can do and that if I do those it works it out for me. I wonder if I invested into a treadmill and used it daily if I would be able to get to a point where the muscle problem doesn’t even happen anymore? You know like keeping my muscles loose all the time? I don’t know, it’s worth a shot!

Next Time On Survivor

So have you guys been keeping up with it? They are voting out the best players. Well, the most strong players that is. I was shocked when Ace actually got the boot. Gosh, he sickened me, but I didn’t think Sugar was so stupid as to vote a strong player off and keep some really weak ones. She doesn’t cease to amaze, she’s as stupid as I thought.

Right now I’m voting for Matty to win. I like him. He seems like he is attempting to play the game and do a good job of it, but is also amazed at the local idiots as well. Who I don’t like is the guy who claims he’s the  King Of Gabon. I can’t remember his name, but he sucks at life.

Black Friday In Your Email Box

I’m looking forward to shopping on the day after Thanksgiving more and more now. I think I’m only looking forward to Thanksgiving itself so that I can shop the next day, sort of sad, but really frugal actually! I’m going to make use of thanksgiving flyers this year and keep up with the sales that are going on online as well as in the stores.

Last year I got so many toys for half the price than I expected to pay for them that I couldn’t believe it. It was a really good deal and let us splurge a little more on other areas of Christmas. This year I’m making use of the computer for sales too. I’m getting access to stores that we don’t have locally in this town, but are stores that I love to shop at all the time. It’s like getting double the deals than I got last year.

At iBlackFriday.com you can sign up for email updates and as soon as the Black Friday ads have been posted to the site you’ll get them in your email. Another bonus is that you have access to coupon codes that provide things like free shipping or extra discounts to already in place sales. One place I’m hoping to get some good deals online on Black Friday is Craft Wharehouse. That’s going to be like rewarding myself for doing all this hard work shopping!

It’s Almost Over

Did you vote? We did. I listened all day to see what the polls were like around here. They never said what was going on at the one down the street, but at best I saw 20 cars there. I figured most were workers! Kevin said when he went by at 6:10 in the morning it was lined up around the block. I guess they got out and did it early! All the reports were of little to no waiting lines anywhere around here, although a good turn out over all.

Oddly, our state is showing all but two or three counties and our county is one of them. Our polls closed at 6:00 almost 5 hours ago. We’re sitting here wondering what is up and wondering how our county voted? Indiana is a little bit of a toss up at this point with McCain in the lead.

Looks like Obama will get it though. I can’t complain:)

The Crunch Is On

Well, Halloween is over and that means the crunch is on. What crunch? The one to get Christmas presents in a timely and orderly manor without breaking my piggy bank. I have been looking at different dollhouses for Sydney this year. I’ve put a lot of thought into this and I have to say I’ve always wanted a dollhouse for her since we got her. I never had one and judging from the way she lights up every time she sees one on tv I’m sure she’s going to love it!!!

Getting Away From The Daily Grind

I recently got a small business opportunity and I think I’m going to take it. It’s nothing major, but I would be working for myself and doing things I love. Most people I know have the dream of working for themselves at their own little business. SmallBusinessSale.com is a site that lists just that, small businesses that are for sale. Opportunities for you to be your own boss and buy a business in an area you love like automotive or travel!

How Do I Get A Break Here?

My step mom was talking about insurance for my nephew the other day. She said that it was roughly going to be around $100.00 a month. This came on the heals of talking to my mother and father in law about how much we pay for insurance. We joked and said that until two years ago we had paid over $100 a month every year and were just happy that our yearly insurance was under $1200.00 for once.

I’m pretty sure we pay $60.00 and some change now. We’re trying to figure out how to get cheap auto insurance at our ages? We’re 30 and 32. Everyone said when we were 25 or married it went down. No accidents or tickets, we’ve yet to see that jump in rates. We laughed that 30 didn’t do the trick so maybe when we hit 40 it’ll give us a break? Should be purchase a mini van? Maybe that does the trick?

Shopping For Tv’s

I need a new tv for our bedroom. I want something bigger and nicer. I’m still using an older model in there, but it is quite big for a bedroom I suppose. I’d love a flat screen or something nicer. I also need to upgrade to something better in Sydney’s room. She has a very small tv which is hard to watch, perfect for a little kid, not so perfect for anyone else. She really needs something that can mount to the wall somehow, but I’m not really wanting to put out a ton of money on her since she tends to destroy everything she touches right now!