But with so many different models to choose from it can be difficult to figure out which one is best for you.  Let’s go over some of the basic baby monitor features that you’ll see on store shelves so you can make an informed decision.

Frequency.  The closer your infant monitor is to other devices (such as cordless phones) the more likely you are to experience interference and privacy concerns.  Check the frequency used by the monitor, for example 1.9-GHz or 2.4-GHz, and make sure it is different than your cordless phone and other devices.

Multiple channels.  Less expensive baby monitors usually only offer two channels, while other models may offer dozens to choose from.  More channels can be an advantage because if you’re getting a lot of static and interference on one, you can switch to another channel to try and get rid of it.

Video.  If audio isn’t enough for you, look for a video baby monitor that lets you actually look inside your little one’s nursery.  Simply set up the camera unit near his crib and you can keep an eye on him through the video monitor or handheld video parent unit.

Night vision.  Any video baby monitor will work fine for daytime naps, but if you expect to use it at night then you’ll need one that is equipped with night vision too.

Temperature sensor.  Some monitors feature a sensor that monitors the temperature in your baby’s nursery and alerts you if it gets too hot or cold.

Out of range indicator.  Most models these days use a combination of sounds and lights to let you know you’ve reached the range limit of the monitor.  Without that feature you’ll only hear static when you go out of range, which you could mistake for ordinary interference.  The greater the monitor’s range the better, especially if you plan on taking it outside.

Low battery indicator.  Look for a monitor with an icon or display that lets you know when the batteries are running low.  Otherwise you just know that they’ll die at the worst possible time.

Extra parent unit.  You might be thinking you can save a few bucks by getting a basic monitor with just one parent unit, but trust me you’re better off going with a model that has two.  Dual monitors allow you to keep one receiver hear your bed and carry the other one around with you during the day.

Expandability.  Some models, such as the Lorex Live Snap, allow you to add up to 4 cameras.  That is helpful if you have more than one child to monitor, or if you want to monitor multiple rooms at the same time.  For example, you can set up cameras in the nursery, the play room, and even in the backyard so you can keep track of your little one no matter where he wanders.

Written by Mike Collins of BabyStuffGuide.com, a site dedicated to helping parents make smart choices. They review all sorts of baby stuff including the top-rated Angelcare Monitor.

Don’t worry, you’re not alone.  Most people spend way more on groceries than they have to.  You probably don’t realize how quickly and easily you can cut your grocery bill down to size.

There’s a cool site that shares really simple tips for saving money on groceries, and some people who follow the suggestions have managed to cut their grocery bill in half!

How much do you spend on groceries now?  $500 a month?  $600?

Just imagine cutting that to only $300 a month, and all by using simple and easy to use methods that won’t cost you a dime.

To learn more go to:  http://saving-money-on-groceries.com

But although my wife doesn’t seem to have her mom’s touch with flowers and plants, she wants to learn.  One of her favorite plants is the orchid, so I’m looking into an orchid delivery service to send some flowers over.

I’m also looking for any and all info I can on taking care of orchids.  I’ve searched the web a bit and I’m going to pick up a book or two.  Orchids for Dummies sounds like its about my sepeed. 

http://orchid-delivery.com

If your hosting provider doesn’t offer the features you need to build a successful business your customers will be the ones who suffer. And if your web site is constantly down you won’t be able to do business at all!

This is why it’s imperative that you throughly research any hosting provider before signing on the dotted line. Read customer reviews (be careful if they are affiliates with a hidden agenda) and run your own webhost comparison of features so you know the one you choose will let you take your business to the next level.

Why would you need to know who owns a specific fax number? 

Well did you ever see the episode of Seinfeld where Elaine gets dozens of messages on her machine every day and each one is the ear-pounding scream of a fax machine trying to connect?  In the end she has to change her number to make the endless calls stop.

If only she had been able to use a reverse fax number lookup to find out who was calling she could have put an end to the madness and kept her number too.

To find out who owns any fax number go to http://faxnumberlookup.net

If you’re going to start your own eBay business, one of the first things you’ll need to do is figure out what you’re going to sell.  There are literally millions of items sold on eBay, and they come in an astonishing variety: from baseball cards to fine jewelry, from ebooks to pickup trucks, from Elmo dolls to real estate. 

This variety is good.  It means there are plenty of opportunities to carve a niche for yourself.  But the number of possibilities can be overwhelming, and many people find themselves the victim of paralysis by analysis.  They can’t decide what to sell so they sell nothing. 

If that sounds like you, you need to snap out of it, and fast.  The sooner you start setting up auctions the sooner you’ll start making money!

Most eBay business owners find their first items to sell by searching through their closets, basement, and attic.  If you follow this method you can get your feet wet without spending a lot on inventory.  Just rummage around your house and make a pile of anything that you don’t want or need.  Pull out old books you’ve read, clothes that don’t fit, knick-knacks, and gifts that don’t fit your style.  As long as they’re in decent shape, they’re perfect for the beginning auctioneer.

Of course, in order to take the next step and build a real business for yourself, you’ll need to start acquiring products to resell on eBay.  Check out stores that specialize in overstock or closeout merchandise.  Keep an eye out for “going out of business” sales.  You can buy brand-new products at deep discounts and then turn around and sell them for a tidy profit.

Flea markets and garage sales can be hit or miss, but with a little luck you can find some deals. 

Government auctions of unclaimed or possessed items can be a goldmine.  Storage units also auction off a unit’s contents if rent is not paid.  These are often blind auctions, where you place bids without knowing what’s inside. 

Dropshipping is great because it eliminates the work of packing and shipping items yourself.  You simply run an auction for an item, and once you’ve been paid you place an order with a dropshipper who sells the product to you at wholesale prices.  The dropshipper than ships the item directly to the buyer.  You keep the difference between the wholesale price you paid and what you sold it for.

I’m not sure what this blog is gonna be about yet. Haven’t even picked a theme yet. I’m just gonna roll with it and see where it goes.

You can expect a lot of random observations and crap like that. I expect some of the categories to be about movies, working life, tv, and anything else that catches my eye.

That’s all for now…no one reads this first post anyway, right?