Quote of the Day

Do you love quotes? Movie quotes or just a random quote of the day? "A penny saved is a penny earned." "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." I love all of them. Well, if you are into those thought of the day quotes, you should definitely check out TxtVox. I am hooked!

The quote of the day is one of the best offerings from TxtVox. It is a free daily text alert to your cell phone. You can also get weather, breaking news, sports scores, and a bible quote of the day which is actually a scripture of the day. The best part...It's all Free!

My very favorite quote is: "Tell a man there are 300 billion stars in the universe and he'll believe you. Tell him a bench has wet paint on it and he'll have to touch it to be sure. ~Murphy's Law"

How true is that?

What is your favorite quote? Please feel free to post a comment to let us know yours!

Find a Job! 10 Great Interview Tips

Have you been trying to find a job? I know from personal experience that the online job listings can be overwhelming. You have to search through pages and pages of job openings that you may not want or may not be qualified for.

Whether you are looking for a computer job, a marketing job, or just a temporary or part-time job, the job search is rarely ever easy.

Below are 10 Interview Tips that may help you once you do get the call back you've been waiting for.

1. Arrive at least 15 minutes early.

2. Do your homework on the company! Review mission statements and their website for any helpful information.

3. Prepare and practice responses to likely questions.

4. Bring a few copies of your updated resume, including one for yourself that you can refer to.

5. Don't answer questions with a simple "yes" or "no". Always explain your answer.

6. Be very clear about your strengths and be able to give examples.

7. Show what you know. Try to relate what you know about the company when answering questions.

8. Be prepared to ask the interviewer questions. You should seem interested if you really want the position.

9. Don't say anything negative about a past employer.

10. Always follow-up to say thank you for their time and to let them know you are still interested in the job opening.

How many of you have been offered a job from an online job listing? Feel free to leave us a comment to let us know about it - or anything that could help other job searchers land that perfect job!

If you personally can't find the time to search through all the listings in your job search, TxtVox can help you out. Just register on the site to get free job listing alerts sent to your cell phone.

Do You Use Craigslist?

Does anyone else out there feel like I do about Craigslist? I LOVE it. How can you not? The website is the most comprehensive local classified ads that I have found so far!
If you are planning on buying used furniture, Craigslist is definitely the first place you should look. I have a friend who outfitted her entire 2-bedroom apartment from furniture she bought from those listings - and she only spent $875.00. That included furniture to fill every single room - and it was all very cute and chic items that would have cost a lot more new.
There is also real estate for sale, which is the section that I am most interested in right now. I have found hundreds of houses in the area where I want to live, which mostly eliminates the need for a real estate agent. I'm all for saving money when I'm ready to purchase a house!
My sister has embraced the "ride share" section, since her car recently broke down. This section tries to match people up for carpooling, whether it be just for the daily ride to work or even for long distance trips. I've seen people on there looking to share rides all the way to New York!
And just like any classifieds, there are personal ads. Although it looks like you could probably meet some cool people locally, you have to be really careful in there. Not only are there scam artists, but the ads are not censored in any way - including the pictures!
One of the frustrating things, though, is sifting through all of the ads to find what you want. There are hundreds! But TxtVox does offer a service via a free daily alert that will search Craigslist for you and text only those listings to your cell phone. If you are looking for something specific, you should definitely try it out. It can save you an enormous amout of time and frustration.

Just go to http://www.txtvox.com/ to register and pick your daily alerts. You can also choose alerts for free horoscope, sports scores, breaking news and more!

Be Your Own Bartender

Ever wonder how the bartender makes such a great mojito? What is the secret? Mixed drinks can be difficult to make if you don't have a good recipe. But you can do it! Learning how to make some of the most popular drinks can be a good excuse to have a cocktail party. Cocktail parties are easier than having a dinner party and it's always a good excuse to connect with friends on a more personal level. Going to a local bar usually means yelling over the crowd and having a good conversation with a friend is pretty much out of the question.

Learn how to make drinks for yourself or just so you can be the life of the party to impress your friends. You can get a cocktail recipe everyday of the week from www.TxtVox.com FREE! While you're there, check out all of the free daily alerts you can get. Daily Ringtone, Breaking News, Daily Horoscope, and more!

And if you like mojitos, you will LOVE this cocktail recipe. It's called a Caipirinha.

* 2 tsp granulated sugar, * 8 lime wedges, * 2 1/2 oz Cachaca
Muddle the sugar into the lime wedges in an old-fashioned glass. Fill the glass with ice cubes. Pour the cachaca into the glass. Stir well. Enjoy!