Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Dec 8, 2009, 11:00 pm
Daniel Scocco, author of Daily Blog Tips, is running a group writing project on his blog called 2009 in Review. I thought it was a fun idea so here are my best and worst ways I saved money in 2009. ...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Dec 8, 2009, 11:00 pm
This week, Too Cute Tuesday had it's final installment of 'The Month of Giving...To Ourselves.' As the author of this blog, I got to go last. And the party lasted until 10 last night, henc...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Dec 6, 2009, 11:00 pm
Every Monday, I profile a person or company doing cool things to market themselves online and offline. Got an idea for me? Let me know! This Marketing Monday was not inspired by my happening upon som...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Dec 4, 2009, 11:00 pm
Hi! I missed you blog friends. You have probably been online all week. Question is, where have I been? Besides having a busy week involving houseguests (of the two and four legged variety) a six hour ...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Nov 30, 2009, 11:00 pm
We're wrapping up our Month Of Giving... To Ourselves here at Too Cute Tuesday. We've been taking turns helping our regular crafters with projects around their houses. You know, the kind of th...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Nov 29, 2009, 11:00 pm
Every Monday, I focus on a person or company doing something cool to promote themselves online. Know a rockin internet marketing campaign? Let me know about it! A couple weeks ago, I decided to start...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Nov 26, 2009, 11:00 pm
I haven't had much time to write this week because I am still working my normal amount but also moving apartments on top of that. So I spent Thanksgiving packing boxes and not eating the celebrato...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Nov 24, 2009, 7:42 pm
I'm not sure what it was about today but it kicked my butt. It just seemed like one thing after another, and talking with friends, it doesn't sound like it was just me that was having issues w...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Nov 23, 2009, 11:00 pm
I'm not sure what it was about today but it kicked my butt. It just seemed like one thing after another, and talking with friends, it doesn't sound like it was just me that was having issues w...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Nov 23, 2009, 3:11 pm
Each Monday, I profile a person or company doing something cool online to promote themselves. If that's you or someone you know, contact me. I love new ideas in internet marketing! Maybe it was t...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Nov 20, 2009, 8:58 am
I've recently enrolled in a SCUBA certification course. Last night, I finished my pool skills and took my final written exam. The next thing to do is an ocean dive, which is something I'll do ...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Nov 18, 2009, 5:38 pm
Wait a minute, it's not Tuesday! Oh, that's right, we moved TCT to Wednesday this week (Wicked Cute Wednesday) because Sue had visiting relatives. But even the best laid plans sometimes don...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Nov 17, 2009, 8:51 pm
What happened to Too Cute Tuesday? Nothing! It's just that this week it's going to be on Wednesday. So the usual 'this week in business' update has been switched to today.  (Interes...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Nov 16, 2009, 1:59 pm
If you want to organize a good conference, take a lead from the Juice 2.0 folks! Meanwhile, if you think your business should be profiled as part of Marketing Monday, do contact me. What I Learned Los...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Nov 12, 2009, 3:24 pm
To many, I am known for my charm and my habit of procrastination, no more so by my sometimes copy editor/ oftentimes friend John.  I posted on Facebook that I was looking for a few sets of eyes to l...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Nov 11, 2009, 9:00 am
Many people think this blog is more about me than it is. Most of the time, I am writing about 25% of my life, carefully chosen parts even. I figure my name and business are on this publication and ...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Nov 10, 2009, 8:24 pm
This month, Too Cute Tuesday is changing up its usual format of cheap crafting and cool cocktailing and helping some of our regular crafters with projects around their houses. This first week, it was...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Nov 9, 2009, 7:01 am
Every Monday I profile a person or business doing something cool to promote themselves online. Think there is someone I should consider? Contact me and let me know! Breaking Even began as a personal ...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Nov 8, 2009, 4:07 pm
One of my favorite things of being a money blogger is getting great books to review. I always manage to learn something and having to review the book forces me to read about financial stuff, which hoR...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Nov 6, 2009, 5:58 am
A few weeks ago, I had a friend visiting for the week. The last day of his visit, Phil told me he had a surprise for me. "Don't make any plans for 3 o'clock today." he said cryptically. Needle...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Nov 4, 2009, 6:19 pm
I usually publish 'This Week In Business' on the blog Wednesday or Thursday of each week. I realized Sunday I didn't do it last week. D'oh! I have been quite scatterbrained these last ...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Nov 2, 2009, 4:07 pm
Tonight's craft is sponsored by Quigley's Building Supply in Fort Kent, Maine. To sponsor a craft, contact us. Next week, Too Cute Tuesday is gearing up for our month of giving... to each o...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Nov 2, 2009, 7:27 am
Every Monday, I talk about individuals or companies promoting themselves in a neat way online. Feel free to contact me to nominate yourself or a friend; I'm always looking for new ideas. When I th...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Oct 30, 2009, 9:04 am
Great news for me this week is that I have found a new rental and I am moving in two weeks. Here's my new house, which is three times as large as the apartment I am living in right now.    I w...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Oct 29, 2009, 7:39 am
An Explanation From A Socially Needy Person Every time I hear someone complaining about those people who change their Facebook status multiple times a day, I smile to myself. I smile because I have be...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Oct 27, 2009, 6:21 pm
This Tuesday, in preparation for Halloween, Too Cute Tuesday was to be a dry run for the big day this Saturday.  I decided to be inspired by the offerings Read more
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Oct 26, 2009, 7:52 pm
Every Monday, I talk about individuals or companies promoting themselves in a neat way online. Feel free to contact me to nominate yourself or a friend; I'm always looking for new ideas. It's...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Oct 25, 2009, 6:24 pm
It's really interesting to shop for unique things like apartments or cars. Each is so different it's hard to compare, you can't exactly hop online and find the best deal like you would for...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Oct 23, 2009, 5:00 am
Those of you who are my Facebook friends know that this week, I've begun the process of looking for a new apartment to rent. If I move, this will be the 26th time in my 28 years I've put my th...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Oct 20, 2009, 7:44 am
I have been housesitting for my friends Sean and Stacy all week in a town about an hour from where I normally live. In leaving my house for the week to move into theirs, I managed to forget some key i...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Oct 19, 2009, 4:34 pm
Every Monday, I profile some cool promotional idea I run across and why I think it's effective. Have a cool marketing idea your company is putting in place? Contact me, I might write about it! Wh...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Oct 18, 2009, 6:00 pm
 Anyone who has taken a difficult step away from what they are 'supposed' to do can't say they've never doubted it. I am no exception. There are periods of uncertainty I go through w...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Oct 15, 2009, 4:40 pm
Coming back from trip is always interesting, especially realized you have agreed to housesit the week immediately following your return. This makes me glad I invested some time last week making my bu...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Oct 14, 2009, 3:02 pm
There comes a time in every person's life when they realize they need to make a change, even if it requires spending more money. My moment came last week.  HavingRead more
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Oct 13, 2009, 6:26 pm
You'll notice that if you are a regular reader of Too Cute Tuesday that many of our regular participants have pets. I (Nicole) have Sadie, the beagle-Corgi mix. Dorrie has two Australian shepherds...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Oct 9, 2009, 2:13 pm
This week was an unusual one for me. I had a friend visiting from London the past five days and yesterday, I flew to Baltimore for my friend's wedding Saturday. Being on the road a lot allowed me ...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Oct 7, 2009, 7:16 am
The same thing happens to me every year. I buy a pumpkin, and all good intentions aside, Halloween comes and I've forgotten to carve it. Not this year! While there appears to be a pumpkin shorta...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Oct 4, 2009, 10:00 pm
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Oct 1, 2009, 10:58 am
Someone was telling me about the book "The 4-Hour Workweek".  It's one of those books that's on my list ofRead more
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Sep 30, 2009, 7:06 pm
It all started when I ordered this fabulous silk designer dress on eBay. Normally completely out of my price range, I got it for $40. I figured if it didn't fit, I could have it altered. The dre...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Sep 29, 2009, 7:09 pm
Too Cute Tuesday often shys away from crafts that take more then a few hours to complete, let alone multiple days. We have short attention spans and like the instant gratification of having accomplish...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Sep 28, 2009, 7:20 am
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Sep 26, 2009, 6:23 am
Recently, a local school district has closed off a computer technology program open to high school students. Their reasons cited were low enrollment. My old boss Chris wrote an excellent letter about ...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Sep 25, 2009, 6:06 pm
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Sep 22, 2009, 9:52 am
Too Cute Tuesday allows at least one interesting thing to happen to me every week. I stopped by Annie's Pride Farmstand in Ellsworth. If you haven't been, it's a good stand/general stor...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Sep 21, 2009, 1:18 pm
Every Monday, I talk about people doing clever marketing. If you know a company that's doing something neato, contact me and let me know!  It would be easy for any print magazine to get a little...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Sep 18, 2009, 7:29 am
Nothing like figuring travel logistics over email to drive connected people to save a few bucks. My friends Lydia and Travis are getting married this weekend. About a month ago, ten of us who went t...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Sep 16, 2009, 6:57 pm
Some weeks are more inspired than others, and this one certainly was filled with good ideas and productive conversations. Here's some of what happened: I had a great idea and decided I deserved t...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Sep 15, 2009, 10:22 am
Limoncello couldn't come at a better time. Lemons were on sale at the grocery store, we're all trying to soak up that last bit of summer, and, well, who doesn't like lemons? Limoncello di...
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Nicole O. posted an article on Breaking Even - Sep 14, 2009, 9:40 am
Every Monday, I write about a product, service, or website that has clever marketing behind it. If you want me to profile your business or website, contact me. It seems that I keep running into infor...
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