Archive for July, 2009


14
July

Make money online – let’s talk about a different type of GREEN!

Tuesday | Filed in: Make money online | favorite site

It is no secret that I like to make money online, and at the risk of sounding like an over-zealous Internet marketer, let me tell you that there is no bigger joy than seeing your income flow in from the World Wide Web. I’m talking about actual hard work that require REAL efforts, not just Internet scams where you send a bunch of emails to your friends and demand they “Click On This Link to Make $344,982 From Home Today” or anything cheesy like that! Geez, nothing pisses me off more than online scams. Gives people who earn their living online like me a bad name. :(

So how do you find out how to make money online? Whether you want to be a full fledged freelancer or a just want to earn a few bucks as a part time job, you definitely need to do some research before you start (and that means NOT handing in your resignation letter just yet!). And what better way to start than perusing the Internet for good “make money online” blogs?

In my opinion, the only blogs that are worth reading are those that genuinely WANT their readers to succeed in earning a living off the Internet. I’m talking about blogs like http://moneymakerinfo.blogspot.com/, a blog started by my friend Alan Liew. I didn’t even know he had a make money online type of blog until I saw him talking about it in a popular online forum. I went, “WHAT? You have one of THOSE blogs now eh, Alan?” Initially I thought it was just another run-of-the-mill blog but I was too quick to judge. His blog has nice juicy details on how to make money online, and more. Those who want to monetize their blogs can find out how best to do it via his blog.

Don’t just take my word for it just because he’s my friend — check out the blog and bookmark it pronto! Note; Alan’s blog been around since 2006 even before I started blogging myself so be sure to go waaaay back for some informative posts!

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8
July

Top 3 car-free solutions to reduce carbon footprints

Wednesday | Filed in: Personal | favorite site | green living | reduce carbon footprint

Those who know me in real life are familiar with the fact that I DO NOT possess a car, let alone a driver’s license. Many people are surprised and constantly bugged me for an explanation. To most, having a car is second nature in this fast-paced world, but I like actually like NOT having a car. Yes, there are times when it’s frustrating especially with a toddler in tow and the cab or bus isn’t in sight, but in the long run, I believe that we are saving quite a bit of money without having to pay for car instalments as well as fuel.

If you want to go car-free, check out my list of alternatives below. And by the way, this post is created to answer the challenge posed at one of my favorite green living blogs – Reducefootprints.blogspot.com. I’d love it if you commented about the efforts you are currently undertaking, or if you want to share your own experience!

1. Take the bus
I like taking buses and trains, and instead of driving, you can just sit back and relax, and enjoy the view. There’s also something rather appealing about people watching – imagine what the lady with her set of noisy twin sons is thinking about, or what ails the man in the wrinkled sports coat sitting in the corner. Take along your iPod or MP3 player and enjoy the ride!

2. Ride your bike
When’s the last time you felt the pleasing breeze in your hair? You don’t have to sit in a Corvette with the top down to experience this. Just ride a bicycle and you’ll definitely enjoy seeing the world whizz by. This is great for the environment too, because unlike cars, bicycles do not emit noxious gasses that pollute the surroundings, and neither do they make awful vrooming sounds too.

3. Walk, walk, walk!
And walk some more :) Walking is good for your body, and I enjoy taking daily walks with my toddler who has just begun to discover the true pleasures of walking. There’s no reason to be jaded with walking – put yourself in the shoes of a baby who’s just learning to walk and you’ll see the finer points in walking.

Hope you enjoyed the post and again, I look forward to your comments!
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2
July

3 green kitchen tips you can start today

Thursday | Filed in: Handy tools | Life | green living

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I’ve always procrastinated when I told myself: “Hey, let’s make this world a greener place to live in!” Reason is I find it rather troublesome to find things to recycle or even to lug my recyclables to the recycling center which is only a 5-minute walk in the neighborhood. But then, scraping a plate of unfinished meal into the garbage bin made me feel doubly guilty all of a sudden, and I vowed to start living green in the kitchen today (or tomorrow because thee is only 3 minutes left “today”). Hence, this post is conceived to help other lazy people like me start doing their bit to save Mother Nature :)

1. Garbage enzyme to the rescue
Are you feeling guilty due to the leftover food you constantly had to throw away? Fear not! You can start your own garbage enzyme solution which is typically a DIY liquid you can make to break down harmful substance in your household. It’s awfully useful in cleaning stuff too. Pour a little down the drain and you’ll eliminate the stink in no time!

2. Clear out your fridge and oh, while you’re at it, get a CFC-free refrigerator!
If your refrigerator’s from the Jurassic era chances are it is not CFC-free. It’s time to invest in one and retire your old fridge. And on the subject of clearing out your fridge, you should avoid food wastage by periodically rummaging through your fridge and see what’s nearing its shelf life. Do a cookout, invite friends to your potluck, do whatever it takes to finish the food in the kitchen! I personally like trading food with neighbors or giving it away to people who need it more.

3. Start your own hydroponic corner in the kitchen
Fine, if your kitchen is tiny like mine, you can place the hydropponic system somewhere in your backyard or lawn but the point is… START ONE! Not only is it healthier to consume home grown veg, you get to save money buying organic food at the market. I always look at it this way — if I planted it, it must be good, and if it’s good, by Jove I’LL EAT IT! :D You can also DIY your own organic garden.

I’ll be writing some garbage enzyme tips after this so be sure to look out for it! Meanwhile check out this must-have green living kit I am currently using.

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