Kelly Made some FREE MONEY from the TDC!

Hi!

Yes, here and plugging away trying to get my online businesses up and atom! :)

Man, when you do it yourself--it is a LOT of work!!!!! No wonder some people just plop over a ton of money and say, "Here! Do it for me!" (Would if I could, but I can't, so I shan't!):)

Anyhow, I added some of my new sites to the side menu bar. I added a site search here, too.

If you could promote this free site of mine--- and, recommend it! If you have a garage sale ever, list it here (FREE!). It is a free online USA/CANADA Garage Sale Listing site!
www.TheGarageSaleClassifieds.com

I also have another site: VEHICLES UNDER 10,000.00 for sale. Have a cheap car to sell? Don't let it sit in a lot alone, also advertise it here for free and get more viewers! Dealers invited. www.cars10kandunder.com

BE SURE to check out my link there on CAR INSURANCE~it ROCKS!!! It is like the "Insurance Bible!" I LOVE this site!!! Sooo informative!!! Research it ALL HERE!!! Bookmark it and love it and recommend it please! :) Thanks.
www.e-carinsuranceinfo.com

My mineral makeup line (PURE no fillers!!) is freshly changed :) check it out:
www.healthymineralsmakeup.com

Trying to get my other sites up and will report it here when I do!! :)

On my mineral makeup site, I made my first sale about 2 days ago!!! :) Wee! THAT IS FUN!!!!

Okay...here's some cool news:

I have NOT checked my TDC email account for a while (nor the affiliate sites I signed up for). Why bother? The last time I checked was the last day of the TDC and I only did FREE sites and didn't even do EVERYTHING fantastic that the TDC taught (backlinks, Linking from blogs, etc.). I was just doing very minimal to keep my head afloat and learn and take notes and apply later (which is my plan still, to get my sites, once up and going, all "TDC'd" :) ).

Well, I checked my overloaded email account today to see my Adsense has money for me! I have never checked in and they needed some verification or tax info from me!! I didn't check my other affiliates (yet!)...no time, but I will.

BUT, WHAT A DELICIOUS SURPRISE! :)

IT'S ENCOURAGING! :) IT'S FUN!! I RECOMMEND YOU TRY THE TDC!! YOU'LL HAVE FUN! AND, YOU MIGHT MAKE MONEY ALONG THE WAY!

OH!

ALSO-- I have a website up where I list companies that I am an independent distributor for....females esp. would be interested in this stuff.....come stop by and check them out...if you want to be be a WAHM (work-at-home-mom), I have lots of GREAT opportunities with great companies. No Mlm!! Please join up under my sponsership and let me know you did! :) (Or, feel free to shop through me! :) )

Okay...must get back to work....if you kind of know about website building and are willing to answer some questions I might have (NOT do it for me! I wouldn't do that to you! lol)....please email me at: kellyschallenge at gmail dot com

Thanks!

Best to you!

If you celebrate Christmas like I do, Merry Christmas! :)

Kelly

Still here behind the curtain...

Hi.

I am still here behind the curtain...doing many things. It's still crazy on my side and my husband is still a little traveler (out of town as we speak), so things get busy...but I still plug away ;) at my little online frivolities...I take frivolity very seriously...there is nothing silly about the pleasures that enhance our lives. :)

I am not saying the TDC or my Internet marketing/biz's are frivolous in any way, but I mean, to me, being I am not currently generating any income or lifestyle from it, I am just "learning" and enjoying what I am learning and trying things out and taking note, and the like.

The TDC is going on as I type (http://www.thirtydaychallenge.com) and I did not do it again right after completing the first one. I was too drained. If I had a sort of sane life with some free time, I would have done it in a heartbeat! It is fun and even more so: educational!

Again, just because so far I have not made any money, do not let that discourage you as I had NOT put in the effort and techniques (not totally) as they describe/teach in the TDC. I have done SOME...and THAT little bit works! So, can you imagine doing ALL of them? You'll have some success!

I just checked my old TDC sites (listed on the right sidebar if you wish to stop by them) as I have NOT updated ANY content nor checked on them. They are actually doing pretty darn good from how I set them up back then (and I didn't do all the techniques due to lack of time). I was so pleased to see that and when I get the opportunity, I will go back and try to apply more "TDC Web 2.0" techniques!

Meanwhile, I was researching starting a small home biz selling things I love (why sell something you are not passionate about if you don't have to?). I would love to start an WAHM (work at home mom) small online business that I could also take "offline" and sell the products at trade shows, fairs, boutiques and the like on weekends...perhaps even set up a little "store booth" at a local antique mall and pay their monthly fee.

So, researching the products is consuming. I want to sell something that is fantastic in quality and service. Service is just as important to me. I want it all. (haha) :P

Then, I still have to apply for my "legalities"...tax permits, reseller stuff, etc. (And, will I go solo to start OR start up an LLC right away? What names will I use for my DBA or will I use DBA's? (Doing Business As))....so, there's a lot going on behind the scenes besides being mom to four active kids who always need a ride to and from school and sporting events...a toddler...a yappy dog (lol, sorry Babyboo!)...and trying to sell our home (keep it immaculate "model home" looking with four kids is pressure! lol)...etc. I am determined to do this because it would be fun, satisfying and enjoyable to me. I thought it would be a fun thing to do as a family as well.

Right now, I am an independent distributor for some products I am passionate about (I won't sign up as a distributor if I am not "wowed" by the product, use it myself and love it, and adore the customer service)...and eventually will also add them into my offline and online independent business (offering them with my other products I'll be purchasing at wholesale). I'll list my sites here that I distribute at and enjoy...please stop by and take a peek. Also, if you are interested in making money at home with a small business as an independent distributor for any of these, let me know (you can contact me via the sites)...I'd be more than happy to work with you and sponser you in!

First one: Healthy Minerals Makeup. www.healthymineralsmakeup.com

Mineral Makeup for Natural Beauty That's Affordable!

Why sacrifice quality for price? HAVE BOTH!

This Mineral Makeup is for the tween, teen, woman who wants soft, radiant looking skin.

If you haven't tried (our!) Mineral Makeup yet, you SHOULD!
See what you've been missing ~ priceless natural beauty.
Our Mineral Makeup brings out your natural beauty while minimizing any flaws or wrinkles.

All our mineral makeup is multi-purpose and very versatile.
Our Mineral Makeup is micro-formulated using the highest quality minerals and botanicals; being naturally preservative and irritant-free it is also weightless and incredibly long-wearing.

Our Mineral Makeup will not clog pores, it has a naturally high SPF, helps to calm and soothe irritated skin with its zinc content, and is water resistant.
Providing excellent coverage, Our Mineral Makeup frees you to do more than worry about touchups.

Our Mineral Makeup enables you to feel free, experience natural beauty and is good for you.

Our Mineral Makeup contains only a few ingredients. Each ingredient has its own special quality and purpose in the makeup.

~Titanium Dioxide also has waterproof and SPF properties while providing a Matte look.
~Mica has some transparent properties and allows the makeup to go on smoothly.
~Iron Oxides give the makeup its pigment.
~Zinc Oxide is known for its healing properties in problem skin such as rosacea and acne, it has the ability to stay on even while sweating and swimming, as well as offers protection from the sun's harmful UV rays. These are the ingredients making up our Mineral Makeup, pure and simple.

Our makeup does NOT include Bismuth, corn starch or any other fillers.

Our Mineral Makeup will not clog pores, it has a naturally high SPF, helps to calm and soothe irritated skin with its zinc content, and is water resistant.

Our Mineral Makeup enables you to feel free, experience natural beauty and is good for you.

~ Try it NOW!

Things I love about this mineral makeup (NOT all are the same!):
* No fillers or talc
* No cornstarch or Bismuth
* No chemicals
* No parabens
* No petroleum, oils or dyes
* No preservatives
* No required auto shipments
* No animal testing
* No animal by products other than humane removal of hair for brushes
* GREAT natural minerals
* Fast PRIORITY shipping
* Superior customer service
* Affordable prices
* Large variety of products
* Eco friendly company

I was always a liquid foundation person until a couple of months ago when a girlfriend, who looked so natural and beautiful and healthy-faced, told me she used mineral makeup (and how all are not the same-some use fillers,etc.). I decided to try it but didn't think it'd be for me...I figured you HAD to have great looking flawless skin to pull it off...boy, was I wrong! It is FANTASTIC and I fell immediately passionately in love with the stuff! (haha) No makeup lines, no leaky makeup when you sweat when active, it is so light and you feel the difference big time...you feel "real" and not like you have anything on! It is so strange! Yet, it covers so well (who knew?!). Anyhow, I am sold. And, I am such a big skeptic...so you might want to look into mineral makeup (look at my line) and TRY it...because I think you'll be so grateful you did, too! You will never look better nor feel better! Your skin will thank you!

Plus, have you read the article about China now giving LEAD POISONING in our lipsticks and more? Scary! Mineral Makeup is NATURAL (ours are!) made ONLY from a few ingredients from the earth!!

Also---if you wish to start an online business selling our Mineral Makeup...go to my page and check out the wonderful opportunity in this HOT HOT booming field! Sign up under me and let's have fun! (Anyhow, why not buy from yourself?)

This is a great time to get started in a new career in a booming field.

Some of the benefits of joining with us:

* most orders get shipped out the day after ordering (sometimes same day) except on weekends or holidays
* all orders are shipped via USPS PRIORITY mail and include delivery confirmation
* 7 sizes available per product
* wider product selection than other companies
* consultants have input as to what shades of products are added to the product line
* notifications throughout order process, including tracking information
* all jars are sifter jars
* Gift certificates available in 3 increments or design your own gift certificate amount
* offer quality kabuki brushes in various styles along with other brush sets, eye liner brushes, dual brushes and more
* no fillers, or bismuth used in our makeup-just minerals
* fast customer service
* easy checkout process
* yahoo group for support
* files, catalogs, info. easily available to consultants
* home parties NOT required - but DO have a home party plan if you want to
* no limitations on where you can sell
* we drop ship for you for free (no need to have inventory on hand, unless you want to)
* all orders are packaged and shipped from OUR warehouse not a 3rd party
* and many more reasons...

You can start for $25.00!!! Take a look at everything you get when you become a Consultant with us, do you think you could get all that for less than $25 and be totally in business for yourself? Nah!

Feel free to contact me with any questions (right from my site). (My ID if needed is 334)

IF YOU LIKE MY SITE, PLEASE SHOW IT SOME LOVE, TOO! DIGG IT AND STUMBLE,ETC. :) THANK YOU! (BOOKMARK IT, TOO, IF YOU WISH TO CHECK BACK LATER!)

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2) My other site where I am an independent distributor is: www.iluvthesecandles.com

On this site, I strictly sell DCC and I also order for myself offline wholesale and sell those to businesses,etc. The company ROCKS with customer service just as phenomenal as their candles!

We have been in business since 1998, and we pride ourselves on providing customers with the best-quality products and personal service. You can order from us using our online catalog.
We take an enormous pride in creating our products, and hope that you'll find something in our catalog that you like. We also can create custom orders; call or email and let us know what you want.
We are proud to offer our Diamond Chunk Candle line and our Traditional Candle line. We carry over 75 fragrances with every candle hand poured to perfection in the USA. We use only a Soy/Paraffin blend for all Jar Candles. 100% Customer Satisfaction on all of our products here, we are sure you will not be disappointed with our line of products.
We look forward to doing business with you.

Anyhow, take a peek at the great product line (and prices)...they have these gorgeous gorgeous Fragrance Lamps (wow, check them out! I have NOT tried it yet, but certainly will soon...how gorgeous are they?!)...they have "scoopables" which are HOT and a very cool product at the same time (lol)...aromatherapy...COFFEE CANDLES...you name it!

I can also do fundraisers....check out the lower part of my site if you are interested in starting a small home business selling these fantastic candles. It is so reasonable and what a way to start a great home business selling fantastic products! You don't need much money! You can sell your products online or buy wholesale and sell at trade shows, businesses and boutiques, craft fairs,etc...you decide. They even will drop-ship for you if you wish to sell like on E-Bay or on another site (I'll be doing this eventually...adding them to my candle line!).

Click on the Consultant link on my page for more info, but basically, We offer a great plans with fantastic opportunities for individuals to earn commissions via PayPal or money order for a very attractive LOW monthly cost of ONLY $5.00 monthly...to 29.99 monthly...YOUR choice (3 plans offer 3 different things).

Sign up under me on my site www.iluvthesecandles.com and let's get the word out about this wonderful company! (Tell Ken that Kelly in Texas says "Hi!"). My ID if needed is # F377.

Feel free to stop by and GIVE MY SITE SOME LOVE (web 2.0 style) if you like it. Thanks!

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And, so far, that's a little of what I have been doing...trying to get my small business research and legalities done...and then I also started to be a distributor for those two products as well. I'll let you know when I am up and going!! :)

I also applied what I learned in TDC to those two sites of mine above and have not had the chance to do everything they mentioned --- but you can be sure I will!! :)

I'll keep you posted on how that goes, too!

How are you doing??

Have you done the Thirty Day Challenge TDC 30DC??? If so, let me know how it went and what you are doing with what you learned now. I'd be interested to know!

Best wishes!!

Cheers!!

Kelly :)

"Carpe Diem – Seize the day boys, make your life extraordinary.” – Robin Williams in Dead Poets Society.

Today is Sept 5th. We awoke to torrential rains in the Dallas area and tornado warnings!

Tomorrow is Sept. 6th...my 21st wedding anniversary! 21 years. I can't believe it when I see that number in print (nor when I say it). TWENTY ONE YEARS.

It really takes a dedication to the bottom line and to commit to your commitment to make it in today's society this long.

I'm proud of my/our achievement. :)

I'm proud when I put my name and my character on anything I do and do it to the very best of my ability and not take any cop-outs.

I'm proud whenever I "run the good race" (and we know the one who crosses the finish line is weary as it takes total effort! lol) and run it well and complete the race.

Every day is an opportunity to reach goals: career, parenthood, marriage goals,etc.

The key is to set goals or else you're just a wandering soul and you'll reach that goal you set (nothing!).

I also think you need to implement the principles of Character, Integrity, Honesty, Trust, Work Ethic, and Hope into every goal and everything you do.

We need to motivate ourselves daily on each of our goals: “Motivation is like bathing – it’s not permanent, that’s why we recommend it daily.”

Listen to this podcast of Zig Ziglar "The Gosh Attitude!" A Positive attitude is a must.

Planning on catching up on the weekend with my TDC!!! :)

Love it!

Cheers!

Kelly

Last Day of the Thirty Day Challenge!

Wow!

I did it!

I completed the Thirty Day Challenge! and it was an amazing journey!

I am so proud that I took on the challenge and stuck with it (coma and all! LOL) and finished! I knew some members that dropped out.

And, I learned so much and I'll always be grateful. I am grateful I started with a good foundation: white hat techniques. (I'm a white hat sort of girl)

Mike Mindel put all the Thirty Day Challenge notes that he took (he's like a court reporter! A man of many skills indeed.) all on ONE page. So easy to click through!

I'll be clicking though ALL his notes again and re-watching the Thirty Day Challenge Videos/etc. Because people do NOT retain what they first see/read. It takes several reading/viewings studies show. Just the way we're built! ;)

I miss the TDC already and all the TDC gang. Isn't that funny?!

Anyhow, you may have been with me on this from start to finish...and I think it is so cool. Start to finish.

I hope to soon put everything I learn into real progress...it IS indeed working now on my sites that I did but really do not want to be involved in. I took one from the 5th page of Google (after it disappeared) and now it is 11th (just on the 2nd page, position 1). I think I may be able to get it on the first page with constant fresh content and backlinks...but not sure I WANT to put effort into the site...but, it is fun to see the TECHNIQUES WORK....IF you follow it exactly.

Like I said, I want to continue on this journey and will post my journey here...Kelly does Internet Marketing! :)

Here is a very cool video speaking about lots of .edu and .gov backlinks in a totally white hat way. Interested? Then, you may want to watch.

I am now headed off for a little getaway to Houston. Well-deserved break. But, now I am thinking like an internet marketer newbie and these thoughts come into my mind: "oh no..while you are gone, you may lose ranking!" LOL Too funny!

Best wishes on your Internet Marketing.

Cheers!!

Kelly

Video:

Thirty Day Challenge: Day 30; Great Content is King Addition

Hi.

I just wanted to quickly add this to my original post for today (Day 30) below.

This reminded me of ED DALE...he says: "Great Content is KING!" (And, how true is that?!)

Well, here is something I thought you would enjoy re: GREAT CONTENT!

Hope you enjoy it as much as I have!

Cheers!

Kelly

Background: This is Part 1 of the one hour long lecture given by Lorelle VanFossen at the WordCamp 2007 conference in San Francisco, CA two weeks ago on the topic of Kicking Ass Content Connections. Lorelle gave this lecture from 1pm-2pm on July 21, 2007 at the Swedish American Hall. She went immediately after lunch, and it was a good thing because normally you get that "after lunch" energy lull - but not with Lorelle presenting!

Part 1:



Part 2:




Here's to your GREAT CONTENT!

Thirty Day Challenge: Day 30

No way. Not at day 30 already in the Thirty Day Challenge! *eeks!*

I cannot believe it. TIME INDEED FLIES WHEN YOU ARE HAVING FUN!!

If you have been following along (or a new reader) you will know that I am a total "newbie" ,as they say, to internet marketing. Oh sure, I've many a blog and even hosted my own Word Press blog last year for a few years and programmed a teeny tiny bit (enough to get a site up and use FTP,etc....always FREE tools, might I add!)....but I have had a baby-makes-four-kids and a traveling-on-a-huge-project hubby as of late, and it's been insane and I just chucked it all. Chuck city.

I have the desire to learn internet marketing, but I know I have not had the time.

Well, my brother Dan brought up (recommended) the 30 Day Challenge to me last month. Sure, I was exhausted, but something about it lit the fire inside my belly again (oh, that sounds bad...LOL...make that sexy tummy LOL).

I watched the video on the face page of Thirtydaychallenge.com and enjoyed it!

I couldn't wait for day one...and made this blog to blog my progress (for myself and others who may consider this in the future).

I did my best to do our daily homework and watch the daily videos, listen to the podcasts, and the like.

It burned me out, but, it should NOT burn you out. Everyone's situation is different and this blew into my life at an already hectic time. So, my always bemoaning how tired I am....I am sincere, but it is NOT due to the TDC being too difficult, or too much..too time-consuming. It is not.

If you are considering it, it has been a fantastic joy ride!!

I have loved every second of it and when I did sleep, I'd dream of it!! LOL I am serious! I dreamed just last night that I was looking at the dog-for-sale classified s in my local newspaper and saw a tiny box marked "this could be your niche! check our websites: xxxxxx" LOL That is too funny!!!

Anyhow, I have learned so much in these 30 days...so much....I couldn't put a value on it. If I did, I would have to say it was super expensive in value, because just by looking at online "video training classes" costs in Internet Marketing that others offer...they cost!!!!

I feel like I went from newbie to skilled apprentice. LOL

I have so much more to learn, obviously, but the TDC is about getting your feet wet...and not just "wet" to whet your appetite and sell you something. No!!

It is about whetting your appetite to internet marketing in a very real and good way, no strings attached. Nada. It's about learning what "white hat" internet marketing is and what is to be avoided, "black hat" marketing. It's about breaking you in on the terms used and all the foundations of good internet marketing.

Even the Bible says to build on a good foundation or you'll fall/crumble.

The TDC sets you up with a real good foundation base to take it from "there" (where they leave you off). You do actually leave with enough info to actually and seriously get into Internet Marketing and not be scared but feel you know something.

Of course, anyone wanting to be successful always wants to up their game, so from day 31, perhaps you'd want to join some other success-oriented Internet Marketing group to train you even further.

But, that's beside the point.

The point is: We are here. Day 30. I did it!

I didn't make my first sale yet, but I didn't get to use all the techniques described YET (Oh, you bet I will!!). I can' wait. THAT will be such a kick!

I did get my first articles EVER posted on severeal "e-zines"! THAT was a kick. I never thought about writing them before as a tie-in to get traffic to my site(s). Here, ezinearticles.com also posted me on their front page for my first article. How neat is that?!

I can't wait to do that more! That was fun!

The whole entire process has been fun. I highly recommend it...then, you, too, will one day be typing your "here's what I did today on day 1" and your "I had my first sale on day 20" and "Day 30...it flew by!" posts of your own!!

Again, Mike Mindel (see his link on my sidebar) has the actual teaching summaries done way better than I'll ever do, so I won't post that stuff.

But, since Monday, we have learned a lot about linking and backlink strategies...the good and the bad (avoid doing). The tips really were remarkable and show how you can, for free, get started in Internet Marketing...in fact, Ed mentioned that the biggest winner so far this year brought in over 7grand!!! Yes, a new TDC record!! Nobody is to be expected to make that much (heck, we are shooting for 10bucks as a high! LOL)...but, it shows that it CAN be done for free using these techniques.

You know, regardless if you purchase programs that are costly and excellent, I think it is still very profitable to learn the basics...manually...like you learn in the TDC. I think you'll have a more well-rounded education.

Well, from here where will I go?

I am going to continue....and I'm going to try to post all my efforts here.

Maybe (if you are or become a regular reader) you'll see me post my FIRST earnings here. :) I sure hope so! That's the plan...not to just do this without any earnings.

I also am looking online at FREE videos that will also help me...but I want to be sure they're from the "good guys in white hats"....as there are many many internet marketing black hat videos out there...I will avoid all those.

Do you know Matt Cutt? Well, I just gave you his blog link there. Check him out. He's a Google senior engineer and gives great WHITE HAT SEO blog tips,etc. You may want to bookmark his blog for tips straight from Google so you are "Google approved" "white hat" on your blogs,etc.

Here is an interesting video, part 1, of Matt Cutt giving White Hat SEO tips for bloggers at Wordcamp2007: (enjoy!)








Here's part 2:





I'll be talking to you later!!

What an exciting day in the 30 Day Challenge! :) Wooo-whoooo!!!

Kelly

She's in for the count!

Well, I worked ONE niche (lol) but it is ALL I had time for.

It is now 2am and I must get to bed.

We'll see how MONDAY goes...soooo excited for Monday!

You see, The Thirty Day Challenge is officially the largest Internet Marketing event of all time!!!! WOW!!!!!!!

Fun to be a part of THAT!!

And, Ed and Dan added this goodie/teaser:

Make sure you head over to the Thirty Day Challenge Blog - 9am Monday (US Eastern)

On Monday we will break some new ground (something we have been doing quiet a bit) with the thirty day challenge - make sure you drop by the blog.

We really hope your enjoying the challenge.

Dan and Ed

PS Lets make this Interesting - Starting right now - anyone who starts from scratch and makes their first dollar by next Monday 9am eastern US time - Goes into a draw to be flown to Australia for the Next Immediate Edge bootcamp. All Thirty Day Challenge Rules Apply and you will need to provide all the details (so don’t even think of pulling anything!)

PPS We know this is possible = eight of the winners so far made their sale inside two days - are you up for a CRAZY weekend!

NEWS FLASH - Everyone who takes the challenge within the challenge and makes a sale will get a month on the Immediate Edge Free! How’s them apples!

Guys, I'm lovin' it!!!!!!!!

XO,

Kelly

PS: updated my links and updated my Cottages and More link (it was wrong! lol). My Old Dallas Barn is updated but no time today to update :( the site as a redirect.