When it comes to special occasions, birthdays, holidays, etc. I like the idea of sending flowers to whomever deserves them for that day. With mother’s day coming up, I know for sure that I’m getting them for Kay but I also think I’m going to send them out to my aunt as well. I go through the usual websites looking for them but recently I came across 2flowers.com. The cool thing about this company is they deliver arrangements and gifts in many countries, all orders are hand delivered by premium local florists. Their pieces are all inclusive with absolutely no hidden fees. Orders are delivered next day, to any city.

I find larger companies like 1800flowers to be a bit impersonal. Sure, they deliver promptly and can create some nice looking arrangements but I like the idea of having mom and pop kind of florists to do the work, getting flowers away from the corporate world. I came across a few arrangements that I thought were really sweet for mother’s day gifts. The Many Thanks Bouqet has roses, ranunculus, gerbera daisies, and lilies in shes of pink that are complimented by white snapdragons and larkspur. If I were to wake up with this arrangement on my night-stand, I think I’d grin to the point of my cheeks popping off.

It’s really an interesting site, and I suggest you head over to 2flowers.com to get in your purchases for Mother’s Day – you only have until May 13th to do it!

I know I’ve noted it before but many people still don’t know that I play backgammon on a regular basis. The game actually relaxes me, almost as much as mancala or checkers. I started playing backgammon when I was younger. My father taught me and it was our ‘thing to do’ whenever nothing else was going on and we just wanted to find something to keep us entertained. At the rate of there never being anything good on TV, playing often was the only option. I do a lot of surfing online for tips and tricks and I spend quite a bit of time floating around backgammon masters, they’re a great site for keeping up with rules and what not.

Recently, BackgammonMasters.com purchased Roman Greenberg’s boxing shorts for quite a bit of money to help him make it to the top professional boxing ranks. The money will go directly to Greenberg for training for improvement of his boxing skills. After the match they’ll auction off his shorts starting at $100,000 and all the proceeds will go to charity for Arab and Jewish youth.

So it’s not just about playing the game anymore. To some degree it’s about helping others in need as well. Sure, they’re sponsoring someone to get their name out there but in return they’re giving quite a bit of money to children who need it. Give a little, take a little…nothing wrong with that.

Anyone will tell you that the real money lays in investments and real estate. Investing in property is probably one of the most financially sound things to do, if you can afford it. A sound investment is Overseas Property. While there is still a mound of debt troubling the world, there are some people still making quite a bit of money, enough to travel the world if they really wanted to, especially with credit card reward miles. When traveling, it’s always a good idea to look at some of the possible investment properties out there as well. Maybe you’d come across a house that’s absolutely beautiful, and up for grabs. Having a vacation home is great, but owning it for local renters or even listing it on hotel websites for Bed and Breakfast type rooms is great as well. One hot-spot at the moment is in Bulgarian Property.

Those in the investment field will consider Bulgaria to be untapped potential in regards to properties. Bulgaria is a country of variety, both graphically and culturally. The country has only received widespread recognition within the last couple of years, many locations in Bulgaria have yet to be discovered by international tourism. Tourists find Bulgaria beautiful based on their beaches along the Black sea, hundreds of thousands of people head here yearly for fun in the sun, in a beautiful environment. One place I looked into the most had to be Golden Sands, a resort on the Black Sea (show in the image to the left).

If you’re looking into investing in something that will give you not only a great turn around, but beautiful scenery…Bulgaria is the place to go.

I spent many years of my life without a mother figure, I didn’t feel that sense of ‘female authority’ until Alicia and I spent more time together than we did with our own families. While I haven’t spoken to her in quite some time, I do consider her mother to be a mother-figure to me. I also consider Baby’s mom one as well, she’s probably one of the sweetest women I’ve ever known. Since mother’s day is coming up, I figured I’d do something special. I’ve considered the plethora of ideas and the one that sticks out quite a bit is a product named FullBloomTea.

FullBloomTea is a very unique kind of tea. Not only is it visually appealing, they taste great too. A quick description of how it works, and how it tastes:

When steeped in water that has been boiled, our tea blooms twist, turn, move and appear to bloom right before your eyes into amazing floral bouquets. Not only are these teas beautiful, but they also contain the finest rare Silver Needle White Tea leaves rich in antioxidants and are infused with beautiful dehydrated flowers such as Jasmine, Globe Amaranth and Marigold just to name a few which give additional flavors and health benefits to our teas. Mild in flavor, our tea blooms can be re-steeped up to 3 times each. And once you are done steeping and drinking, why not put the used bloom in a clear glass or vase with clean water to enjoy the beauty as a centerpiece or on your nightstand for an extra day or two.

FullBloomTea.com is featured on 6 popular tea-based blogs it was also featured on Great Day San Antonio Health Bites (TV). Their most popular blooms are: Let Love Bloom, Happiness Bloom, Teapot Bloom, Star Bloom. If you look at some of the images behind it, they literally just come in small little packages that pop when they hit the water, that’s pretty darn nifty if you ask me. There are quite a few tea’s to choose from, they don’t just have blooms – they do have your standard tea leaves as well. There are quite a few gift packages available as well, starting at just $29. I guess I’m going to have to get two, won’t I?

There are a plethora of options to keep yourself on top of your bills. Unfortunately, a lot of employers are now only handing out paychecks twice a month (I guess it cuts down on paperwork). The problem with this is a lot of bills are due at separate times during the month, because of this – there is a rise in bankruptcy based on a rise in things piling up. There are options though, payday loans being one of them.

A payday loan is a short term financial device intended to help people cover their bills or unexpected expenses during a temporary loss of income or a time of financial duress. Payday loans are secured against a future source of income such as a paycheck or government stipend that are deposited directly into your account within 24 hours of a completed application.

In order to become qualified for a payday loan you need to meet a small list of requirements. You obviously need a job or regular source of income which must total at least $1,000 a month. If you have an active checking or savings account and are at least 18 years old, you’re eligible for a payday loan.

The approval process is anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours. Funds are transferred directly to your bank account overnight, so you’ll need direct deposit enabled for your bank account. There’s no need for a credit check because payday loans are secured against your paycheck. So whatever your financial situation is, as long as you’re making a minimum of $1,000 a month – you’ll be approved. There’s no application fee and it’s safe to apply for one online, especially through sites like powerpaydayloan.com.

If you’re having financial troubles because of an unexpected occurrence, you should try for one today.