Happy Holidays! Thank you for your support in 2018

Thanks to all who supported my online sales in 2018. Whether making purchases, helping get the word out or posting a link, every bit helps!  One click at a time, it all adds up.

Since a lot of people ask if I make money from links, here's the summary of your outstanding support in 2018! 

Total Earnings for 2018

Your continued support is appreciated.  Where would we be without our friends.

Happy New Year!  I wish your 2019 to be filled with much success, health and happiness.

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Give the coolest gift basket filled with international treats

Want to stand out from the other fruitcakes?  Send one of these cool international gift baskets filled with treats you won't normally find in the snack aisle.

Browse the various assortments from around the globe

Enjoy all the holidays—whatever you celebrate or however you say it!

Crăciun fericit · Wesołych świąt Bożego Narodzenia · God Jul · Veselé Vánoce · Buon Natale · Feliz Natal · Vrolijk kerstfeest · Joyeux Noël · Frohe Weinachten · Feliz Navidad · Happy Hanukkah · Happy Kwanzaa · Boxing Day · Ōmisoka

Japanese


Korean


Mexican


Eastern Europe


Poland

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Black Friday - Cyber Monday sales and deals

Attention shoppers Black Friday is here! And here comes another Cyber Monday!


Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, was regarded as the first day of the traditional Christmas shopping season, on which retailers offer special reduced prices. In the past few years websites begin offering their deals weeks before Black Friday which sort of takes the hype out of Cyber Monday--created by marketing companies to persuade people to shop online. Jump in a search engine and look for "black friday deals" they are all up and running.

And check out Amazon for a load of early sneak peak deals.

GREAT DEALS ON CYBER MONDAY

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Hurricane Preparedness 101 NOAA, The National Weather Service / National Hurricane Center

Hurricane Season in the Atlantic runs from June 1st until November 30th

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A hurricane is a type of storm called a tropical cyclone, which forms over tropical or subtropical waters. Tropical cyclones with maximum sustained surface winds of less than 39 miles per hour (mph) are called tropical depressions. Those with maximum sustained winds of 39 mph or higher are called tropical storms. When a storm's maximum sustained winds reach 74 mph, it is called a hurricane. The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale (SSHWS) is a 1 to 5 rating, or category, based on a hurricane's maximum sustained winds. The higher the category, the greater the hurricane's potential for property damage.

• Category One 74–95 mph
• Category Two 96–110 mph
• Category Three 111–129 mph 
• Category Four 130–156 mph
• Category Five ≥ 157 mph

Disaster Supply Kit

• Water - at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days
• Freezer - set to coldest setting
• Freeze gallon size ziplock bags and gallon water jugs with water, leaving at least 2 inches room in container for expansion when frozen
• Move frozen blocks to refrigerator when power goes out
• Food - at least enough for 3 to 7 days
   -  non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices
   -  foods for infants or the elderly
   -  snack foods, crackers & chips
   -  non-electric can opener
   -  cooking tools / fuel
   -  paper plates / plastic utensils
• Blankets / Pillows, etc.
• Clothing - seasonal / rain gear/ sturdy shoes
• First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs
• Special Items - for babies and the elderly
• Toiletries / Hygiene items / Moisture wipes
• Rechargeable Portable Fan - make a breeze while power is out (Amazon has some)
• Flashlight / Batteries
• Radio - Battery operated and NOAA (weather radio)
• Telephones - Fully charged cell phone with extra batteries and a traditional (not cordless) telephone set
• Cash (with some small bills) and Credit Cards - Banks and ATMs may not be available for extended periods
• Keys - house, safety deposit box, car, shed, storage unit
• Toys, Books and Games
• Important documents - in a waterproof container or watertight resealable plastic bag - insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card, utility bill for proof of residence, etc.
• Computer - charge up laptop and notebook, and take chargers
• Camera - charge camera, use to photograph damage for insurance claims, charger
• Tools - keep a set with you during the storm
• Hammer, Saw, Axe - if you think you will need to climb onto roof in a flood 
• Duct tape and plastic sheeting to cover openings
• Vehicle - fuel tanks filled
• Pet care items
• proper identification / immunization records / medications
• ample supply of food and water
• carrier or cage
• muzzle and leash 

History teaches that a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters. By knowing your vulnerability and what actions you should take, you can reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster. The NWS has a preparation page on their site. 

Live near the coast? Find Your Evacuation Zone on flash.org (PDF)

Hurricane Hazards

• Basics 
• Storm Surge 
• Marine Safety 
• High Winds 
• Tornadoes 
• Inland Flooding

Hurricane Information

• Forecast Process
• Disaster Preparedness
• Actions to Take When a Tropical Storm or Hurricane Threatens

You should be able to answer the following questions before a hurricane threatens:

• What are the Hurricane Hazards?
• What does it mean to you?
• What actions should you take to be prepared?

Resources

• Tropical Cyclone Preparedness Guide (pdf)
• Weather-Ready Nation Videos
• Ready.gov

Read more and get updates via nhc.noaa.gov

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How NOT to shoot video on your cell phone

Everyone is suddenly a videographer with the millions of iPhone and Android users. The ugly proof is visible on sites like YouTube. Any time something happens or a band takes the stage, up go the phones and content is created. Bad content. Shot Poorly. But that has little impact on the numbers.  Thousands, sometimes a million views of bad video.

I'm not here to say stop capturing events, keep recording. Just listen to a few real quick tips and maybe the world will have a few minutes of better content streaming around it.

1. Let your clips record at least 10 seconds
2. Hold the camera horizontally
3. Use a steady hand or tripod
4. If you pan (move camera side to side) do it slowly and hold the shot for 4 seconds after the pan
5. If you tilt (up or down) follow the same rule of slow titlt and hold your shot after the tilt
6. A smooth zoom is sometimes difficult on a cell phone so avoid zooms entirely

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