Monday, January 16, 2012

Damn Fine Words

I just ran across a blog called Men with Pens, where a competition is being hosted to get into a class titled The Damn Fine Words writing course. I want into this class. I've been sharing my writing since I was about 11 years old. I wrote my first short story and turned it in for an advanced English class. I was surprised at the affect it had on the teacher, and I wanted to recreate that phenomena over and over again. I wanted people to be affected by words that I wrote.

When I was 5 my babysitter taught me to read, and the power that gave me made etched the importance of words into my psyche. I was forever impacted by the power of a turned phrase.  Being the 7th child of 7, writing became a way to express myself - to take those things inside of my mind out and put them on paper. I was often found sitting in a quiet place with a book, pen and paper creating my own world with words.

I am always looking for ways to better my writing skills, and the chance to take this course at Damn Fine Words would definitely impact my life, both personally and professionally. New and updated skill sets plus confidence will allow me to take better control of my blog and propel it to the next stage. But more importantly, these skills well help me in the book writing process, as I am working on both a 31 day devotional and a novel.The Damn Fine Words writing course will give me so much more of what I need to be better at what I do. 

Sunday, January 15, 2012


We see all kinds of extreme couponing in our world today. If you are like me, you just want to save your family some money and get good deals simultaneously. You may not have time to drive to the next township for a couponing class, or read Couponing for Dummies 101.  is for you.

I’ve wanted to learn the art of couponing, and was excited when I got the opportunity to review this course from stay a stay at home mom. Anxious to begin, I settled down in a comfy chair and unpacked my training package.

My course came with a 35 page manual, 14 video lessons, and an accompanying coupon link. Okay, at first the very idea was daunting. 14 video lessons? A workbook? I just wanted to save a bunch of money and get stuff free. But, I decided, if you want to learn, you need to listen. So, I began at the beginning – Lesson 1: Couponing Basics.

I was hooked at “never buy another toothbrush”. The videos last just long enough to equip you with crucial information, resources and determination. The author is realistic and encouraging every step of the way, and the best part is the ease with which you can listen again to what’s most relevant for your couponing success. In just one sitting, I was able to listen to all of the 14 videos and use my accompanying coupon link and workbook with ease.

There were so many good and easy pieces of information that just need to be put together for success. This course is great for anyone who wants to get into couponing, or even just improve their basic couponing skills. All you need is a little bit of time, and this link!

Note: I received this item free for review. I was not compensated in any other way, and the thoughts expressed here are strictly my own.I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

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