Double2Mil

Take a Break and go to YawpBox!

2008-01-14T11:55:00.000-05:00

I enjoy YouTube.com a whole lot, probably more than I should. If I am not checking for old Van Halen music videos, then I am looking for tips on Internet Marketing, some new fangled contraption or just looking for some plain old funny videos.

Now I know that YouTube is not the only video website out there and there are more being added almost daily. Well, I found on that is a great site with an awesome concept that could make you a star!

YawpBox is a new user-generated video site that breaks gives you the topics to make a video for. For instance, there is a topic titled "Yawp Films: Reenact A Favorite Movie Scene & Show Us" and there are videos that make puns of films that are entirely too funny.

Now the real cool part of this site is they use the content for a weekly "magazine-style" TV show. So if you put two and two together, then yes you can be on TV if they use the video you place on YawpBox.

Also, there is a Challenge that is put out by the hosts of the show, Lex & Terry. They will give you a topic and challenge you to post videos pertaining to that topic and they will befeatured on YawpBoxTV! So post your videos now and I will see you on the tube!

Till next time.....

New Concept for Making Money Online

2008-01-08T18:26:00.000-05:00

Hey Everyone,

A Must Read!

I just got done reading an e-book that is almost truly revolutionary in its thinking. It is called the 5 Bucks a Day Jr. I do not think it is brand new, but it is not very old either.

What is so revolutionary about this e-book is not that it shows you step by step how to do something, but it gives you a new concept to go by that will probably help any Internet marketer out there.

And the great thing is it is only $7.77! What a bargain for such an informative e-book. So check out 5 Bucks a Day Jr. today and start 2008 out with a bang.

Till next time.....

Hail to the Victors!

2008-01-02T11:55:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year Everyone!

And what better way to start 2008 then by my beloved Michigan Wolverines winning the Capital One Bowl in Orlando, FL.

Not only did the Senior class finally win a Bowl game, but they also made Coach Lloyd Carr's last game as Coach a winning one. It also brings to front what a great team they had and that without injuries in the last part of the season, they may have fared much better. Congrats also to the Florida Gators who put up a great fight and made for an awesome game.

Today also marks a new milestone for Michigan football fans as new Coach Rich Rodriguez takes over the helm and starts to put together his coaching staff. This will certainly be a different team next year as Coach Rodriguez runs a spread type offense, something totally different than the three yards and a cloud of dust Michigan fans are used to. But believe me it will put Michigan Football at the top again for sure.

So congrats to Lloyd Carr and his seniors and welcome to Coach Rodriguez.

Till next time.....

Watch Out Google!

2007-12-15T00:12:00.000-05:00

It seems lately that Google isn't making too many friends as they slap everyone around that does not seem to go along as their little puppies. While you may use Google AdSense and/or AdWords, if you fall off the track and try some other way to generate income for your site or blog, they knock you down to nothing and take away any life you may have made with page rank and you have to start over.

Well, there is a company that has entered the text-based advertising arena and may give Google a run for their money....someday! The company is called Adknowledge and is located at BidSystem.com on your Internet dial.

They are offering the same type of text based advertising that Google and Yahoo have, but I think it is a little more pleasing to the eye than the average Google and Yahoo text ad. So that is a plus.

Once you sign up, they take you step by step through the system to get your campaign kicked off in the correct way. You will have your listing up in minutes and with over 1500 category listing, you are sure to get targeted advertising where you need it.

Also, right now they are offering $50 in FREE PPC Advertising if you sign up now with a new account. That, I would believe, would give you a good indication if the they are going to be worthwhile to use or not. So give them a look today and give them a try.

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Try Elance Today!

2007-12-13T08:29:00.000-05:00

I wanted to introduce everyone to Elance.

Elance is like a portal for everything that needs to be done on the web. From programming flash and designing websites to writing articles, doing blog entries and writing E-Books.

You can join to either buy these services or you can join to sell these services. There are some great deals that can be make on Elance, so check it out today and see if you can use their services.

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Free iPod Nano Give Away!

2007-12-13T06:48:00.000-05:00

Trusted Tours and Attractions is giving away a free iPod! All you have to do is sign up for their Trusted Travel eNewsletter and you are automatically entered in the drawing for a new iPod Nano!

Trusted Tours and Attractions offers tours in major cities in the United States. The cities include Boston, Chicago, Charleston, Orlando, San Diego, New York City and my favorite Niagara Falls , plus many others.

I took my family to Niagara Falls a few years back in late March and the park was not officially open when we arrived at about seven in the morning. We were anxious to see one of the great wonders of the world and we were not disappointed.

As you can imagine it was still a little chilly in late March, but I would recommend this time of year especially if you have been there already during the summer. Why, you ask? Well, the ice formations made by the mist of the falls is just spectacular! They are so beautiful and breathtaking you can only see for yourself just how amazing they are.

I am sure that we will be heading back someday as when we were last there they had not finished the new observatory yet. For those of you that don't know what that is, it is a walkway that is suspended over the middle of the river for spectacular and one of a kind views of the falls.

I am sure that we will use the Trusted Travel eNewsletter to keep us updated on any great tours that become available for Niagara Falls and other attractions too!

Till next time.....

You Have to Checkout WidgetBucks

2007-12-11T05:24:00.000-05:00

I am pretty sure you have seen these ads(see below) around the Internet by now. It is a new kind of ad by WidgetBucks that shows an ad for a product with price and a little description in a very nice looking presentation.

WidgetBucks not only pays you for each click that get, but now they pay you CPM for your International visitors. This could add tons to your income if you have a lot on foreign traffic.

An example of the ad is in the sidebar and a link to their site is below, so check it out TODAY!

An Awesome Resource for Web Workers

2007-12-05T18:22:00.000-05:00

I received an E-mail from Amy Quinn about an article at HRWorld.com that she said may interest my readers.

So I went to the website and was amazed at what was there. It is a list of 100 plus resources that web workers can use to make their job even easier.

The following excerpt sums up the article and contents pretty good.

Web workers have a unique advantage over traditional workers: the ability
to rely on the Internet to get the job done. Whether you're a blogger, a
Webdesigner or even a photographer, you're sure to find useful tools
included in these resource collections. Read on to get access to our
directory of cool tools.

So visit HRWorld.com and see for yourself. If you do any work at all on the web, then this is a priceless resource for you.

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Two New Money Makers

2007-12-04T19:49:00.000-05:00

I am always searching for new and fresh ideas to make money on the Internet. Lately I have found two that are very nice products that will add some income.

The Home Business System (above) shows you a free presentation of their opportunity. You should look at it and decide for yourself. Get a free magazine just for watching it!

Google Profit Biz (below) gives you a FREE CD that shows you on how to make up to $500 or more a day with Google Adsense.

So check them out today and make some money!

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Meet Mr SEO

2007-12-04T18:30:00.000-05:00

While I was cruising the web today, I found a site that every blogger should bookmark and visit often if they want to be at the top of their game.

Mr SEO is a company that is, of course, in the Search Engine Optimization business and will fix you up at for the right price. But there are other items at their site that are free and very useful.

First is the free directory list and second is the forum. So visit Mr SEO today and get your blog to the top!

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Huge Contest at Overstock.com

2007-12-03T13:48:00.000-05:00

As a kid, each and every Christmas was a joyful time when it came to opening presents until you got to the dreaded sock present. Yes, you always need socks, but not for Christmas! I would hate to be the elf that is stuck making socks while every other elf is making mp3 players and GPS units.

So do things change when you grow up. Not really. I have six or seven slightly unused bottles of cologne sitting on my dresser, wait for others to join them I am sure. So how do you get out of this repetitive cycle of "Gee,thanks, it is just what I needed." NOT!

Well I will tell you. If you go to Overstock.com right now they are running a All I want for Christmas Giveaway contest with registration between December 3rd and 7th and you are allowed to enter once a day. You get to pick the gift you want for Christmas and if you get it if you win! Overstock.com is also letting you send out invites to friends or family and if you win they win too.

So what would I want to win? Check out this awesome Canon EOS Rebel Digital camera that I picked out.

Who would you send your invites to? I would send them to My wife, my Parents and my In-Laws. That should keep everyone happy!

Well good luck and I hope you win the gift of your dreams!

Till next time.....

Awesome New Socializing Network That Pays!

2007-12-01T13:29:00.000-05:00

I have just discovered a new social network that pays YOU! But in a way unlike any other social network out there now.

The Rotatrix Friends Network is now in 'beta testing' and promises to make 'Internet History' as the least expensive, most profitable, team building system and community on the Internet today.

There are under 8000 members right now and that means you can get on the ground floor of this amazing concept.

The RFN pays you to be a member, pays you to get placed in a forced matrix were your participation on the site places you higher or lower in the matrix and they allow you to put your own ads on to get money from that.

So Check it out today and join the revolutionary Rotatrix Friends Network!

Christmas Garage

2007-11-25T07:30:00.000-05:00

You all have probably seen the commercial where the family is so grateful for their Dad's help that he gives them with various projects, they decide to deck out his garage for his Christmas present.

Well while Christmas shopping today I came across a website that sells tool cabinets and tool boxes that put the tool boxes in that commercial to shame! CarGuyGarage.com has every imaginable type of boxes available including portable ones and ones that can be built in to the garage.

So check their website out today and have a blast building your dream garage!

Till next time.....

Proxy Sites Revisited

2007-11-25T05:33:00.000-05:00

A few posts ago, I talked about proxy sites and the prospect of starting one or even a network.

After doing some research I have decided that I will do a couple proxy sites and depending on how they do, I will add more.

If you do not know what a proxy site is, they are sites that allow computer users to bypass firewalls or blocked sites on computers at schools, libraries, work etc. Most of these sites are free to use.

So why do them you ask? Well, in each site you carefully place your Adsense code and what I have found is that, on average, these proxy sites make about $1 - $2 a day. Not a killing, but enough to make it worth while if you had 10 or 20 of them.

Once I get them set up, I will layout what I did and how I did it.

Till next time.....

Payday Loans: Good or Bad?

2007-11-24T14:54:00.000-05:00

I don't know what you all think about Payday loans, but with the number of payday loan companies and stores around, there must obviously be a need for the service.

With recent legislation by states to control fees and term lengths, consumers have some protection from the bad places.

There is an online place that issues Payday loans that even offers a calculator to help you with the decision of taking out one of these short term loans. If one is taken out, all of the transactions go in your checking account for the deposit and out of it for payments on terms that both parties come to agree on.

So use this service wisely as the fees and balances can get large quickly!

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Are You Ready for Christmas?

2007-11-24T07:10:00.000-05:00

I don't know about you, but to me Christmas is about giving and not receiving. Besides, if you really want something, people usually get it when they want it and not hope that they get it Christmas morning, only to be let down that there 45,000 hints about the gift were overlooked.

My family likes to give the gift of food. You know cookies, pies, Christmas candy and breads. Although the kids for some reason don't find a loaf of freshly baked banana bread a really exciting gift to open on Christmas morning.

This is one reason I started another blog called Start Cooking Now! It is a blog about cooking, duh! It will have recipes, contest info, news about cooking tools and even results of my cooking adventures.

So won't you please visit today and take a look around and leave a comment on what you would like to see there. Thanks!

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Free Blogger Cards!

2007-11-19T17:42:00.000-05:00

If you are like me, you have been working your butt off trying to get exposure and traffic online for your blogs. Because, the more traffic and exposure you get, the greater the possibility that you will make more revenue.

What about the people offline? Your friends, fellow bloggers and such. Well, Ooprint.com has an amazing offer of 100 Free blogger cards that you can now hand out to people in the real world.

They have a great design and a unique tag cloud that you can personalize to fit your blog! Just visit Ooprint.com for your 100 Free blogger cards and all you do is pay shipping.

Till next time.....

What is a Proxy Network?

2007-11-17T01:51:00.000-05:00

That is exactly what I asked myself the first time that I had heard of it.

So after some research, I found out what a proxy network was. A proxy network is a website(s) that someone can use, while at work or school that has a firewall and blocks access to lets say MySpace.com, and allows these people to access MySpace through the firewall AND keeps your identity and trail basically invisible.

But what is the big deal you say? Well, it seems that these proxy site users click on adsense at a very nice rate and bring in a very nice income for the owners.

I am planning to research all of the ins and outs of this and may give it a shot soon. When and if I do, I will lay it out for everyone here to see and if it really brings in the cash.

Till next time.....

New Online Coupon Site

2007-11-11T15:13:00.000-05:00

Having just cut out about 65 coupons from my Sunday newspapers, I turned to my computer to find coupons online before my fingers froze up from the clipping. It is always good to find a great deal on something.

Lo and behold, I found this site with coupons and Coupon Codes. They offer online and in store coupons for a lot of the big stores like Macy's, Lillian Vernon and Old Navy. The navigation is easy and straight forward.

I hope you visit them because you will save some money.

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Black-Friday.net Update

2007-11-11T13:05:00.000-05:00

Here is just a quick update on Black-Friday.net from my post a few days ago.

At that time they had a few ads up, but have been feverishly busy this week with them adding a lot more, including stores like KB Toys, Radio Shack, Costco and Staples to name a few.

So go visit them today and get your Black Friday strategy all set.

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MyBlogGroup.com is Live!

2007-11-10T12:57:00.000-05:00

I have started up MyBlogGroup.com and I hope you will visit it soon. It is a central point that connects all of my blogs together.

I also have a list of tools that I use to get traffic, money whatever for my blogs. If you have any that are not listed there is a contact e-mail at MyBlogGroup.com on the Tools page for you to use.

I am looking for new things to include on the site also. I do not have any ideas at this time, but I am working on it.

So visit MyBlogGroup.com and let me know what you think!

Till next time.....

Frugality at Christmastime

2007-11-09T19:54:00.000-05:00

One of the things that I dislike about Christmas is that everybody thinks that the best gift is always the biggest, bestest and most expensive one. Well, I totally disagree with that concept and one of the Holiday rituals around our house is our big cooking days where we bake cookies, candies and breads for gifts to our friends and families. Nothing beats a homemade loaf of Banana Nut Bread in my opinion!

Some people may call it frugal or cheap, but I call it the best gift of all. A handmade gift means you took the time and a lot of thought and planning went into the gift instead of just clicking an order on the net and drop shipping it.

Our favorite cookie to make is called Monster Cookies, not because they are big or scary it is because of the amount of ingredients. To mix this recipe you need a work-a-holic of a blender to mix all of these ingredients. The ingredients and recipe are as follows:

2 1/4 cup Peanut Butter
1/2 lb butter
1 lb Brown Sugar
2 cups White Sugar
6 eggs
2 TBSP and 2tsp Corn Syrup
4 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 lb M&M's
1/2 lb Chocolate Chips
1/2 lb Walnuts
9 cups Oatmeal

Cream together first 7 ingredients then mix well with the nest 3 ingredients. Add Oatmeal and mix. Bake on greased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 10 -12 minutes.

So how is that for a bunch of ingredients. We actually burnt up 2 hand held mixers and our old Kitchen Aid stand mixer groaned at the job. But our new Hamilton Beach® Stand Mixer, a part of the Eclectrics® Mixer line, does the job with no problem with its 400 watt motor, 12 speed settings and 2-way rotating head!

Since we have purchased it, I can not see using anything other than our Hamilton Beach® Mixer for any of our cooking and baking needs. It is just a great part of our Christmas tradition now!

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An Update on Moola!

2007-11-09T19:45:00.000-05:00

Just wanted to take a moment to give you an update on the new site I joined the other day called Moola. I am personally having a blast as they offer 3 different games, offers to complete and rebates on shopping to make Moola!

The big thing is that while playing the games, you can double your cash amount by winning the game! It is really easy and fun. I have been on there only a couple of days and I have earned over $5, on the way to their low $10 payout.

So click on the link below or copy and paste it and give it a try, it is really a blast!

http://www.moola.com:80/moopubs/b2b/exc/join.jsp?sid=4d544d744f5463774f44593d-2

Till next time.....

New Stephen King Movie Starts Nov 21st!

2007-11-09T12:52:00.000-05:00

On November 21st, The Mist by Stephen King, starts in Theatres across the United States. I, for one, can not wait to see it. Stephen King is the master storyteller and I am sure that his new suspense thriller The Mist is going to be more evidence of that.

I have been a huge fan of his since Carrie came out long ago. But also since then he has had numerous other smash hits at the box office. Among those are Christine, Pet Semetary, Children of the Corn, The Green Mile and my all time favorite movie - The Shawshank Redemption!

I am such a huge fan that when I visited his home town a few years ago, the number one thing on my to do list was to go by Stephen King's house. And I did! It is a mysterious looking house in its own right. I thought I would look dumb taking pictures of his house, but three other people were doing the same thing just in the few minutes I was there.

So don't forget about Stephen King's Upcoming movie The Mist and make a point to go see it. After you so stop back by and let me know how you liked it!

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Where are all the Doublers?

2007-11-09T11:14:00.000-05:00

I was going through my blogroll on the side bar today and noticed that there was about a 50% attrition rate and some that were severely delinquent in updating their doubling status. I know, I am one of that bunch, but it is very hard.

If a person truly dedicated themselves to that doubling project, I have no doubt that they could succeed at anything! The doubling project takes patience, perseverance, ingenuity and sometimes just out and out luck.

So, After going through the blogroll I have come to the conclusion that I will need to update it soon. Then I will find other fine blogs to take their place.

Till next time.....

JRDunn now has Watches

2007-11-09T09:26:00.000-05:00

One of the leading online jewelers is JRDunn. They have a remarkable reputation of being a premier retailer both on and off line at their two brick and mortar stores.

Now to go with their fine jewelry online they are also offering watches to their online catalog.

So visit JRDunn Jewelers and start your Christmas shopping today.

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Moola can make you some Moola!

2007-11-08T09:38:00.000-05:00

I have just joined a pay to click/watch/search engine website that not only makes you cash but is fun too! So check it out today and let me know what you think. Click the link below to learn more.

http://www.moola.com:80/moopubs/b2b/exc/join.jsp?sid=4d544d744f5463774f44593d-2

Keep in mind that the $ signs you see only refer to Moola points, but I have not heard any complaints yet for not getting paid. But have seen lots of people with high totals in their account so far, like $500+. Not to bad!

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Please Visit the Alzheimer's Foundation eStore

2007-11-08T05:47:00.000-05:00

As we approach this holiday season, a season filled with joyous memories and great friends and family please be aware of the thousands of people and their families that are stricken with Alzheimer's, especially of the caregivers of those afflicted with this disease.

If you don't know what Alzheimer's is, it is a "progressive, degenerative disorder that attacks the brain's nerve cells, or neurons, resulting in loss of memory, thinking and language skills, and behavioral changes" according to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America's website.

While finding a cure for Alzheimer's is a priority, providing essential quality care and quality of life for these people is also important. Some Alzheimer's patients enjoy the trained care from a nursing home or hospital, while others depend on family members to provide the needed care that they require.

For family members that provide quality care for their loved ones, the Alzheimer's Foundation is there for anything that they may need. They provide tips for care giving, provide resources, give help on therapy and tips for safety and long term care strategies.

This is why the Alzheimer's Foundation is asking for your help this holiday season. They are looking to help give support to these caregivers, so when you are looking for a holiday gift this Christmas, please visit the Alzheimer's Foundation of America eStore and show the caregivers that you care too.

All proceeds from the Alzheimer's Foundation of America eStore products support the programs and services of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America and its member organizations. Their Hearts of Care jewelry is beautiful and would be enjoyed by whoever you gave it to and would be even more cherished when given to a caregiver of an Alzheimer's patient. They have a wonderful coordinated necklace and bracelet and a lapel pin as well

You can always give the gift of money to them as well. Just visit their website, The Alzheimer's Foundation of America and donate what you can. You never know, it may be your dollar that helps find a cure!

Ron Paul Could Save Us All $$$$

2007-11-05T22:06:00.000-05:00

One of the biggest thieves of America's already shallow pockets is our own Government. It doesn't matter if it is the Federal or State Governments, they both are very good at figuring out ways to make our hard earned paychecks disappear.

In 364 days we will be voting for a new leader of the good ole USA. I have been truly in total disgust of our election system has worked the last 10 years or so, not how the actual system worked, but how people have voted. Do we not learn from our mistakes? Well, I hope so.

I have not voted the traditional Republican-Democrat ways the last few elections in hope of some logic would be voted into the White House. We can see that has not happened.

The next election though is bringing in a candidate that is not only making sense, but is garnering a huge following. I am talking about Ron Paul!

I know, I am not trying to push this down your throat or anything, but I am asking that you keep an open mind an read how he stands on the issues. I have put a link down below so you can check out his stances. Thanks.

Ron Paul Website

Till next time.....

The Purpose of This Journey

2007-11-05T15:43:00.000-05:00

You may ask why I have decided to detail my escapades as I venture towards my goal of $1,000,000. And you may ask why I chose a million dollars.

The amount is arbitrary, it just sounded good and I hope that I would be able to live and make money off of that amount without going broke.

Why do I want to document it? Mostly as a way for me not to quit, but also in hope that I may encourage someone else to do this to.

I am not sure how I will keep track yet, but I am seriously thinking of building a website to keep track of all my ventures. I think that will be the easiest. My website will be called MyBlogGroup.com and will probably be up and running soon.

I would enjoy any comments or suggestions about my project, so feel free to contact me or just leave a comment.

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How to Make a Fortune on Black Friday

2007-11-03T23:28:00.000-04:00

This blog is all about saving and/or making money. One of the biggest events to make money by buying cheap and reselling higher is coming up in under three weeks.

This event is called Black Friday. If you don't know what Black Friday is, it is the day after Thanksgiving, in the States, that officially starts off the Christmas shopping season. At http://www.black-friday.net/ they have made it a whole lot easier for us to take advantage of these usually astronomically low prices that are gone quicker than Santa can say "Dash away All!"

In fact I did a post about this last year. Just click on this Black Friday link to last year's post to see an example of what you can accomplish with these great sales.

This year http://www.black-friday.net/ has out done themselves. Not only have they done their usual preparation of assembling all the circulars of big name stores like Circuit City, Home Depot and K-Mart, but now they provide links for the products so you can buy them online at the discounted prices and not have to stand in line at 5am like everyone else.

The site is easy to navigate and they will even notify you when a new circular is posted. So visit http://www.black-friday.net/ them today and get your Black Friday strategy set!

Till next time.....

http://www.black-friday.net/

My Blogging Kingdom Grows

2007-11-03T22:26:00.000-04:00

Along with the resurrection of this blog and my blogging ventures I am bringing back two other blogs that I started awhile ago but that had not really came into their own yet.

I have now bigger plans for them and I hope that you will enjoy them too. They are:

Mosaics 'n More - This is a blog I started to help give exposure to some of my mosaic art. It will still do that but will branch out to include other crafts. I will also feature other artist and their work.

Web Writers Cafe - This blog was started to highlight my writing I had done for Associated Content and Helium. I plan to still do that but will expand to also include tips for blogging and how to bring home some cash from it.

Till next time.....

Save Money Today!

2007-11-03T17:52:00.000-04:00

One thing that has not changed about this blog is that I am still into saving money and giving my readers a chance to save money too!

One element of everyone's budget that needs to be regularly checked is their Insurance. We all have to have Insurance of some kind or another.

You can receive free online Insurance quotes at SecureInsuranceQuotes.com at any time of the day or night.

Insurance rates can be found for all different types of Insurance including Home, Health, Auto, Life and many other needs.

I recommend that you compare rates every 6 months to ensure you are getting the best Insurance to fit your needs.

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What Will Double2Mil Be Like Now?

2007-11-03T03:00:00.000-04:00

That is a good question. Since I stopped doing the 28 steps, what will this blog be about?

Well, it will still be about that ultimate dream of being able to make the extra funds to make life easier. It will be about how to do it and where to get ideas. But it will also be about my life and things going on in it. It will be about happenings in the world and my feelings about them. Sometimes it will be about nothing, just strange babblings that may make me feel better.

As you have already seen, there will be sponsored posts. Something that I encourage all bloggers to try. There will be other ads and banners of various programs and products that I think someone may have an interest in.

So, in short this blog will be about anything and everything and hopefully will be entertaining for you.

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....and there was always PayPerPost!

2007-11-03T02:20:00.000-04:00

One of the deciding factors to quit all of the fantasy Internet money making dreams was that in the back of my mind, I knew PayPerPost was there.

I first heard of PayPerPost about a year ago and I joined them. I grabbed every opportunity that they had available for me and they paid promptly. So, why did I stop using them? I don't know, all I know is that they paid me more in one month than the "professional blog network" paid me in 8 months!

As I blogged "professionally", I kept receiving updates from PayPerPost about all of the changes they were making and the new standards that they were setting. I am pretty sure that I was sort of jealous the whole time I was away, but I am here now to say that I am here to stay.

The opportunities that exist now compared to a year ago are so much better as PayPerPost as done a great job of securing advertisers for all of us bloggers to use. In fact the most successful blogger at PPP has brought in almost $18,000 just this year alone. Not to shabby!

Another reason that I like PPP is they give you, my readers, a chance to get a piece of the pie too! At the bottom of this post you will notice a button that says "Get Paid To Review My Post" and if you do you will get $15 just for giving blog reviews.

So I hope you enjoy my blog and if you are a blogger check out PayPerPost.

Till next time.....

I Am Back!

2007-11-02T20:18:00.000-04:00

If you haven't noticed, I have been sidetracked lately and have not posted as regularly as before. I apologize for that. Here is a short synopsis of what I have been up to lately.

After trying real hard to complete the 28 steps to double to a million dollars and enjoying the blogging thing I had started, I was swept away by the "be a professional blogger" opportunity. I was writing daily for two blogs and getting paid, that's what they call it anyway, but after 7 months of that it got harder and harder to "have" to write instead of the I "want" to write and I gave up on being a professional blogger, at least for someone else.

Somewhere in that time I was also swayed back into the "you can make millions on the Internet" again. It didn't take long to get disappointed again by the promises and hopes that they all drum up. I only wish I was as good a writer as they are. It was then that I realized that what I really liked doing was this and other personal blogs. I can still make money on these blogs, as you will probably see with future sponsored posts.

My next post will look a little more into what this blog will be about in the future.

Till next time.....

It's Been a Day or Two....

2007-09-23T07:32:00.000-04:00

Wow, I can't believe how long it has been since my last post here! I can pretty much say that my doubling efforts have ceased as I veered off in another direction.

I have been concentrating lately on a concept called the Bum Marketing Method. It basically teaches ways to use Internet marketing for free to sell your wares or whatever you are hawking. So far it has been pretty good and I have found some additional $$$ sources along the way. I have added them below for you to check out.

Squidoo.com - a free service that lets you set up a web page called a lens. This site is remarkable at getting your lenses at the top of Google searches. Try it and see. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Yuwie - is a new social networking website that is a lot like MySpace, except they pay you to be a member! They only have a little over 80,000 members right now. Compare that to MySpace's 2 million users and you can see the possibilities for a good income that lay ahead. Check it out today. Check out my Squidoo page for Yuwie too!

Well, hopefully I can get back on track and keep the posts regular and the money flowing in.

Free Google Pay-Per-Click Ads

2007-05-09T18:50:00.000-04:00

A new breakthrough secret is all you now need in order to get your Google AdWords pay-per-clicks FREE!

Free Google Pay-Per-Click Ads

A gentleman from New York discovered what he calls an “oversight” on the part of 99.9% of all marketers that allows him to get otherwise paid-for advertising at Google as well as all other search engines that allow sponsored ads.

And no, nothing about his “secret” is illegal – nor does it require that you know someone on the “inside” at Google, Yahoo, MSN, Overture and others.

Free Google Pay-Per-Click Ads

Instead, the New Yorker boasts proudly “…this is something that I caught onto just before 2000 when there was so much search engine craze running around, and started doing small just to test things at first … but which I later expanded on after getting the hang of it.”

This same fellow went on to start and operate sixteen separate online companies selling everything from pet food, DVDs, children’s toys & games, books, software, and sold not only his own manufactured products but became an affiliate for other web businesses – all the while applying his mastermind secret.

Free Google Pay-Per-Click Ads

Over the course of nearly eight years the New Englander confesses “I’ve actually gotten over $87 million in advertising that using my secret I never had to pay for … and the largest share of which was more recently in Google pay-per-clicks as well as other forms of pad advertising at search engines … all of which I got for free …”

So powerful is his secret that he’s able to monopolize any niche online, and can always secure the top premium spots just above the usual organic results featured at most search engines.

Free Google Pay-Per-Click Ads

He still has to set up an account with the search engines – but after applying his secret he is removed from having to pay for all the costs otherwise involved.

Again, nothing about his secret is either illegal or robs from the search engines.

One spokesperson from one of the most popular search engines said chuckling after being made privy to this amazing secret “Wow! Ha! This is really unique … and in my expert opinion it would only serve to enhance and bring more business to us at [name of search engine withheld for legal & confidentiality reasons] and not cause us to lose business in the slightest. Amazing!”

The northerner revealed that in this nearly eight years’ period of time since applying his secret he’s done well over $300 million in sales revenue with a most diverse line of products, and most recently in the last two years netted nearly $166 million after really “buckling down and pressing my secret to its fullest potential.”

Free Google Pay-Per-Click Ads

Now to everyone else’s fortune, the city slicker is releasing his secret for getting an unlimited amount of pay-per-click ads to the general public. But he’s not promising any of us for how long.

A bit of an eccentric, the gentleman says “We’ll see just how long I can make it available before it saturates things.”

One famous public web guru pointed out that although this man may gain economically more so as a result of the publication of his secret “he’s already so amazingly rich that whether he continues or discontinues its sale will neither make nor break the man, but not grabbing it for yourself while it’s still available could prove disastrous for you as you may only have one chance, and a very limited one at that, to get this.”

It is currently available at this website.

…so you may want to head on over there now and get it.

It’s in a very easily readable format and is quickly and readily understood and mastered by anyone with even a 4th grade reading level.

Free Google Pay-Per-Click Ads

While you’re there, why not scroll down and review for yourself the huge successes others are now having with this incredible breakthrough in targeted advertising now made freely available to the rest of us?

To your success,

-Scott

Web Writers Cafe is open

2007-04-24T02:23:00.000-04:00

A few posts ago I stated that I was going to concentrate on writing more. In doing so, I have opened a new blog called Web Writers Cafe. The reasons for having this blog are:

To post a link to my writing for others to view and comment on.
To post links to other writers work for all to view and comment on.
To make posts that will help all writers.
To make posts or links to writing jobs on the Internet.
A place for all writers to relax and blow off some steam, if they want.

I am sure there may be some other reasons, but this is it in a nutshell. It is not particularly just for web writers, if you want a poem, E-book or novel looked at please send links so I can post it.

If you have any suggestions please let me know.

PayPerPost has acquired.....

2007-04-20T20:41:00.000-04:00

I know that I have taken a little breather the last couple of months, but I am slowly getting back into the swing of things. And right off the bat PayPerPost.com has announced that they have acquired another company.

I say that is great because anything that Ted and the clan do at PPP is only for the best of the company, advertisers and us posties.

But there is one weird thing going on....they haven't said what company it is, what that company does and all of the juicy details. UGH!! Those big meanies! I guess we will have to wait till next week. I do have an idea of what it may be though.

I am sure they have not made the big announcement because to get all of the networks together to announce they have acquired Google has to be planned way ahead of time. All of the details must be nerve racking. Working around the clock to design the new PayPerGoogle logo, ordering all the new letterhead, etc. You get the picture! But this would be a wonderful opportunity for all of us posties as we will soon be paid in PPG shares, if we elect to.

So what do you think the big announcement will be? Comment today and let me know. Plus you can keep track on PPP's blogs and see for yourself.

I will talk to all of you soon. Take care!

New Doubler

2007-04-18T13:59:00.000-04:00

I want to introduce everyone to a new doubler who contacted me the other day. His name is Robert and his website is RoberTGasperson.com and although he has just started doubling, his website his worth taking a tour of. He has many different areas of interest, one of the should tickle your fancy.

So welcome Robert to the doubling community and visit him today.

Back from vacation

2007-04-15T09:49:00.000-04:00

I am now recovered from my vacation to Florida and I offer this word of advice - Don't go during spring break! Everything went great, it was just crowded every where you went.

I am going to concentrate on submitting articles to my writing venues for awhile. I really like doing it and it pays pretty well. I have written 6 articles and I have made almost $10 total for them with little time spent on each. Unfortunately you can tell on a few. So, I am going to write more thorough, popular articles in hopes of increasing my payments.

Some of the writers on these sites say the make $500 - $1000+/month, but that is for writing 5-10 articles per day. Wow, that is a lot of writing.

If any of you are interested, I would be glad to send you an invite to these sites do you can start making money writing articles. Just let me know with a comment of e-mail.

This blog for sale for $68,208,324

2007-04-15T08:00:00.000-04:00

That is correct. Double2mil is for sale for $68,208,324! At least that what a website value calculator says it is worth. I am open to all offers!

Check out the website value calculator and see what your site is worth!

Post a comment to let us know what your site is worth!

Helium update

2007-03-26T23:25:00.000-04:00

I have written four articles now for Helium and I like it a lot. So I thought that I would take the time and post links to them and share them with you.

So far it has been fun writing these articles. In my opinion some are good, some I hurried on and a one I had no idea what I was writing about. But at Helium it is not my opinion that matters, it is my peers. We read and rate each others stories and so far I am happy with the results, as they are fairly accurate. The links to the articles are below.

Essential gear for geocaching

Best ways to insulate your home

Are baseball players paid too much?

Getting started with coin collecting

Helium.com

2007-03-08T18:46:00.000-05:00

If you like to write, I have found a website that will pay you to write for them. It is called Helium.com and they allow you to submit articles. These articles are then reviewed by your peers and the revenues of the website are shared with the writers based on the articles they write.

I am using Helium as an outlet to help me practice my writing and hopefully get better at it, while getting paid too!

If you are interested in writing articles for Helium, let me know and I will send you an invitation to join.

theLot update

2007-02-28T15:56:00.000-05:00

Ok guys, I just wanted to give you a quick update on the myLot opportunity. I have been a member for two days now. I have made thirteen comments and I have started one discussion.

They update your earnings daily and after today's update I had made $.14! Not a whole lot, but for what I have done it is pretty good.

The big thing that I have realized is that the community is basically there for one reason and that is to make money. With a community of over 70,000, and growing, that is one huge market for someone to flash their wares in front of. So I will be restructuring my profile then I plan on making tons of friends and making lots of comments and the odds that someone will read my profile and buy something is pretty good.

So check out myLot and start earning some cash now!

Til next time.....

This Is Easy Money?

2007-02-26T14:07:00.000-05:00

I know, that sounds so fishy, but it is true. If you go to myLot.com they will pay you to start, comment on, or reply to discussions. Basically, if you like forums then this website will pay you to just post! It is that easy.

So, check it out and add some extra change to your stake. I have made 5 comments today and the site updates your earnings daily. From some posts on the site, it sounds as if they pay very decent for just posting comments and such. Will keep you updated on how it is working out.

Oh yeah, it is FREE to join too!

myLot.com

A little under the weather...

2007-02-25T08:18:00.000-05:00

Sorry for the lack of posts lately, but I have been under the weather and have really not felt like doing anything.

So, look forward to new posts coming soon and I will see ya soon...

Busy, Busy, Busy!

2007-01-26T10:57:00.000-05:00

Hey, everyone! It has been awhile since I have posted on here, so here is a quick update.

Currently, I am waiting on PayPerPost payments to come in, they take 30 days, and then I should be close to finishing Level 15. then I will stop posting those ads on here, unless they would really benefit the doubling community.

Congrats goes out to Rachel at Doubling Challenge, as she is screaming through the levels on her way to a million. If you need ideas or inspiration, just visit Rachel and you won't be disappointed.

Also, I feel my psychic network starting up and predict great things are to come for all doublers from Arkad's The Richest Man In Atherstone blog. Stay tuned there for updates!

Also, your pennies in your stake maybe worth more than you think. Visit my blog The University of Money to find out more!

Till next time.....

Mother Nature Struck!

2007-01-19T18:56:00.000-05:00

Sorry for not posting for a few such along time. But the recent ice storms that came through our area reeked havoc on our areas' power system and left us without power for a few days. But that is over now and everything is back to normal.

I just put a post up on one of my other blogs, The University of Money, about kids and money and how they can learn the value of money. I laid out a new plan that I have started and I am asking you to let me know what you think. Also, if you have a plan that works for you, let us know what it is and how it is working or even plans that may not have worked for you.

So, have a great weekend and talk to you soon.

The Next MySpace?

2007-01-11T13:58:00.000-05:00

I have found a blogger that is challenging himself to 'Create a Social Networking Site in 4 Days' !
Zigire is currently on day two of the four days in his challenge.

At first, I didn't think too much of this, but the more I thought about it, what if he comes up with the next MySpace just dinking around? I then thought that one of us doublers might be able to do something like this to get to finish a level. I have not found anything about how much this might cost, just to see if he could do it.

So stop by and check it out and see if you get any ideas. I am off to see if I can find four days in a row do do it!

This is a sponsored post!

451Press Contest!

2007-01-11T08:30:00.000-05:00

Here is a great chance for all of you to pick up a cool $500 bill!

451Press is offering a comment contest that runs from now until Jan 29th. All you have to do is make a relevant comment on any of their many blogs.

Of course, my favorite is Pit Stop Report, but that may be because I write it! That's right, I am now a "professional blogger"! Haven't made any money yet, but hope to soon.

So hop on over and make a comment today and hopefully win some cash! Good Luck!

New Totals!

2007-01-08T07:26:00.000-05:00

I wanted to keep you up to date on the totals I have so far on my little projects. They total enough to complete the next step, but some have minimums you have to have to withdraw, so it may take a few more weeks. Will let you know when this step is complete.

Treasure Trooper - $12.00 + $3.75
InBoxDollars - $22.85 + $12.51
Take the Internet Back - $10.25 + $.14
PayPerPost - $48.50 + 15.00

LoudLaunch Is Launched!

2007-01-03T03:21:00.000-05:00

Hey doublers, we have another company that can give a boost to our stakes, just by doing the things that we are already are doing.

LoudLaunch.com is a network for advertisers and bloggers to unite. LoudLaunch compensates bloggers for helping advertisers distribute press releases and/or company news. Advertisers, with a minimum budget of $50, can reach readers through the bloggers in the network. Obviously, the larger the budget, the more exposure you will get.

So double on over to LoudLaunch and sign-up today(it is free) or go there and advertise your website or product. Payments are made to bloggers monthly.

This post is sponseored by LoudLaunch.com

LoudLaunch - Compensating bloggers for their unbiased opinions, reviews, and analysis. View the LoudLaunch campaign release this post was based on.

New Doubler!

2006-12-31T19:36:00.000-05:00

Just wanted you to know about a new doubler I have found. Ammar has a very unique and interesting way that he is going about doubling. I hope you have a chance to visit his site and check it out!

Happy New Year!

2006-12-31T18:51:00.000-05:00

Just wanted to wish everyone a very Happy and Prosperous New Year! See you in 2007!

Public Domain Works!

2006-12-27T16:05:00.000-05:00

I have been very interested in the CD's Rachel from Doubling Challenge has been putting out and the success that she has had with them. So I have been doing research and plan on putting out some CD's myself.

I am a little stumped right now on how to get the info in the CD the way I want it, but I am sure I can figure it out. I will keep you updated on the progress and let you now when they are done.

I also will be doing some other different stuff in the near future, so keep an eye out for that.

Til next time.....

Me and My HP!

2006-12-23T09:52:00.000-05:00

OK doublers, here is another reason why you should join PayPerPost and get paid for something you are already doing! This post is about why I want to win a new HP digital camera and photo printer that is being given away by the great people at PayPerPost.

It's not so much the about the new camera, but about my first digital camera. It was a HP Photosmart c20 that I bought at the turn of the century(that sounds weird) in 2000 or maybe in 1999. Back then the resolution wasn't measured in megapixels just in quality of picture. The higher the quality, the more memory used. My camera used one, two or three diamonds to distinguish between the difference in quality.

HP was a leader in digital photography and an opportunity came along and I was able to buy this camera. It performed great as I used it for everything from posting pictures on eBay, taking pictures on family vacations or just quick shots of the family at home for the memory book. In fact my kids still use it today when they get into the picture taking mood.

Of course, advancements in photo technology have come along way since then and HP is still a leader in the digital photography arena. So with an opportunity to get another HP digital camera that would be great and definitely at the right price! And to throw in a picture printer is taking it over the top.

So Ted, on behalf of my family, this is me humbly groveling( grovel, grovel) hoping that this post will win us the HP photo gear and give us many more memories to share!

Thanks Ted and Merry Christmas to you and everyone at PayPerPost!

This post is sponsored by HP .

Totals For This Week!

2006-12-18T18:54:00.000-05:00

Here is just a quick update of the mini projects I have going on to help me complete Step 15.

Treasure Trooper - $8.25 +$3.00
InboxDollars - $10.34 +$2.24
Take Back The Internet - $10.09 +$.09
PayPerPost - $33.50 +$33.50

For a grand total of $38.83 made for the last week. That is almost half of what I need to get to Step 16.

Til next time.....

RockStartup.com Is LIVE!

2006-12-17T21:18:00.000-05:00

RockStartup.com is LIVE! RockStartup.com is the reality TV drama about the day to day happenings at the new internet company called PayPerPost. They actually have three episodes available already and previews of the fourth. Each episode is eight to ten minutes or so long.

Most of the time the focus is on the head honcho of PayPerPost, Ted. He gives insight on his thoughts, shows interaction between him and his employees and basically shows the day to day happenings of a web 2.0 company.

The only thing that I wish Ted would have included more of is when he was actually out begging for dollars from venture capitalists. The show starts out with "well I just got $3,000,000 from VC's" and goes from there. It would have just been neat to see his pitches and groveling!

As a doubler, and hopeful future big shot business owner, I have found this series pretty insightful and entertaining though. It doesn't get to indepth which may have made it boring and shows that a sense of humor is relevant in the work place.

So go to RockStartup.com and see for yourself, or better yet, join PayPerPost and be a part of it. Whatever you do, I know that you will enjoy this real time adventure!

Til next time.....

(This post sponsored by PayPerPost.com)

Work at Home!

2006-12-15T18:24:00.000-05:00

I am curious as to how many of my doubling friends actually work at home full time or just do the doubling thing on the side.

I know that a goal of mine is to be able to leave my job someday to work at home. Right now I work rotating swing shifts and it really is getting old. I work 12 hour shifts for four days then get four off, just to come back and work four nights. It is havoc on a persons internal clock.

Recently, I came across a site that will help you work at home with a step by step guide on mastering affiliate programs. So check it out today and start working at home too!

Til next time.....

The Amazing Internet!

2006-12-15T18:11:00.000-05:00

Just a little note to let you know I have started an entertainment blog called The Amazing Internet. Because it can't be all work, work, work, I have to decided to start this blog to be able to go to and just laugh or whatever. Just to escape for a little while. So I hope you enjoy it!

I have nothing to add to my stake lately as far as loose change and such. I will keep you posted on my progress with the programs I am working with now.

Til next time.....

FreePay.com

2006-12-14T20:02:00.000-05:00

Ok doublers, here is another great opportunity to add some smack to your stack!

FreePay.com is a pay for performance company unlike any other. Most of these companies you have to do several offers that then take you to what seems like a million surveys, just so you can get a measly fifty or seventy-five cents. Big snookerdoodles!

At FreePay.com all you have to do is complete just ONE offer and then have the appropiate number of referrals, then you can claim your gift. The number of referrals depends on how big the gift you want is. Now how easy is that!

I know, you are saying that this is some fly by night outfit, out to make a buck off of us. Well, let me tell you this, FreePay has been around for five years and has given out more than $14 million in products so far!

So what kind of gifts can you get? Well, how about these: iPods, laptops, X Boxes, PS3's giftcards and many, many more.

So, click here to choose a free gift!

Oh and by the way they even pay for the shipping, so you could probably do this without even using your stake and profit from selling it or something like that. Good Luck!

Til next time.....

Take The Internet Back!

2006-12-13T22:38:00.000-05:00

I wanted to add a little more about the Take The Internet Back program.

I am really excited about this idea. After being burned a few times by the "next great internet money maker", this program has the makings of something huge. Let me tell you about it.

The basic idea is the owners of the site generate income from advertisers. The advertisements are shown to the members(you and me) and in return for looking at the advertisements you are rewarded points. These points are then used like shares in the company.

The revenue is divided into three parts, 45% for to the shareholders(you and me), 45% for future internet investment and 10% for administrative fees. What an innovative idea!

And you get all of this for free! Plus they throw $10 in your account to start with. You can't beat that.

So go to TakeTheInternetBack.com today, check it out and sign up. Remember it is FREE!

A Little Christmas Cheer!

2006-12-11T18:51:00.000-05:00

With only 13 days till Christmas, I can hardly hold back my excitement. I love Christmas and all that it stands for. I truly wish that everyday was like Christmas because some people are totally different(for the good) this time of year.

So to help spread some holiday cheer I have included a little something to share with you that you can pass on to your family and friends.

Here is North pole dancing for your pleasure. This is brought to you on behalf of OfficeMax.

Have a very Merry "Doubling" Christmas!

More Doublers!

2006-12-09T06:55:00.000-05:00

I have added two more doublers to my BlogRoll.

First is Jeff, from Adventures Online and next is Michael, from One Penny Project.

Please stop by their blogs and say hi!

Til next time.....

PayPerPost

2006-12-08T10:16:00.000-05:00

A few posts ago, I mentioned that I was investigating other avenues of income. One of those that I was looking at is called PayPerPost and I am very excited about this opportunity.

I know you are saying that I am selling out, but not true. Why not get paid for something you are already doing. In my post, "A Little More", I stated that I was going to expand my entries to include more than just doubling news and PayPerPost is a perfect accomplice to help me do this.

Basically, PayPerPost list advertisers willing to pay you to write about their site or blog. The payments are between $4.00 and $20.00. There are certain requirements for each post and blog that is involved, but I encourage you to check this opportunity out.

I am planning on averaging $20.00 per week. So that is over $1000 that will go to my stake and that is just from this blog. I plan on expanding my blog inventory, therefore adding even more to my stake! The top producing blogger has earned over $3600 so far!

I will keep you updated on my earnings and feeling about PayPerPost.

Till next time.....

Let It Snow!

2006-12-08T08:19:00.000-05:00

It is winter in Michigan now. I have always said that if it is going to be cold, might as well have snow to go with it to brighten things up. Well, that's all fine and dandy, but really hinders the finding loose change.

At Step 15 though, depending on finding loose change on the ground is really not feasible for the long run. It would take years to finish this step. So I have started other ventures to help add to my stake. Below is an update of the totals for this month so far. This is just for an update and not to be added to my stake yet. These programs have minimum amounts you need to achieve before they will send you the dough.

Treasure Trooper - $5.25
InboxDollars - $8.10
Take The Internet Back - $10.00

So that is a total of $23.35 in a little over a week! Not to bad for just looking at emails and doing surveys! I will keep you updated on my progress every so often.

Til next time.....

New Money Makers!

2006-12-01T00:39:00.000-05:00

I just wanted to share with you some new money making programs that I am doing right now to help add to my stake. They won't make millions, but will add slowly and also give me a daily/weekly routine to perform.

The first two are similar as that they both share links so you can sign up for offers and they share the money made from them. But I don't do those "cash offers" or sign up for anything that requires a purchase. Below I have listed the two programs and what I do at each.

At Treasure Trooper they have a daily survey that I complete, if I qualify. I usually qualify 75% of the time. You receive $.75 for each survey completed. Not much, but it adds up.

InboxDollars is the same thing but all I do their is the get paid to read email. It is real simple. They send you an email, you open it and click the link and the ad pops up. You close out the add and you are done. That is it! You get paid and average of $.04 an email. Really small but this adds up too, plus they give you $5.00 just to sign up, can't beat that!

The other program that I do was shown to me by Rachel, a fellow doubler, at DoublingChallenge. The program sounds promising and it is FREE! At TakeTheInternetBack they have an interesting plan. They sell ads, that are viewed by the members(you), then share the revenue from those ads with its members. They take 10% and share 90% with the members plus they give you $10 to join. Visit them today and see how you can own the part next big internet success. Remember it is FREE!

I have others that I am still checking out and will share with you later.

Til next time......

Half Way There!

2006-11-25T13:56:00.000-05:00

Today I returned 37 bottles and cans and found a penny in the parking lot on the way in to the store. So with that I have completed Step 14 and I am half way in completing my doubling project.

Yes, I know that I am still along way from completing my project, but it is nice to hear the words "half done"!

I know the work is just starting, but will also be getting more interesting! Can't wait!

Balance - $80.13 + $3.71 = $83.84 Step 14 is Complete! $80.00 from Completing Step 15!

Till next time.....

Treasure Trooper!

2006-11-24T06:18:00.000-05:00

I have been a member of Treasure Trooper for a few months now and have decided that I will add any money I make from Treasure Trooper to my stake. I have made $68.62 so far in the few months that I have been a member there. That money has not been added to my stake.

If you are not familiar with Treasure Trooper, it is a site that provides links to you. These links go to surveys, cash offers and the like. When you satisfactorily complete a survey or cash offer then you are rewarded with money.

I will not do the offers where you have to buy anything to get a refund, all of my proceeds will most likely come from doing daily surveys. These surveys pay .$75 each and are available daily. That could add $20 or so to your stake each month. Which will help a lot for those just starting out. So give it a try and add a little to your stake. If you have any questions about it, please feel free to ask.

Well, Wal-Mart was good to me last night. I found a two pennies, in different spots, in the parking lot and a dime near the crane machine. A nice little $.12 to add to my stake. I have enough bottles to finish Step 14, just have to remember to take them back!

Balance - $80.01 + $.12 = $80.13

$1.79 from Completing Step 14!

Til next time.....

MapStats!

2006-11-23T11:05:00.000-05:00

Just a quick note about the MapStats button in the sidebar. It is a cool counter that actually shows where the readers are coming from. It also shows actual visitor totals for the day. Go to BlogFlux.com and check it out. It is free to use, but they do have a pay plan that gives you more info.

Til next time.....

Black Friday - A Great Opportunity To Double!

2006-11-22T14:35:00.000-05:00

Just a thought for all of the doublers and moneymakers out there. This Friday, otherwise known as Black Friday, is a fantastic opportunity to grab a great deal somewhere, resell it and double your investment or more!

Most ads for the after Thanksgiving sales are available at a website called bfads.net. For example, Circuit City has a Sandisk 1GB Secure Digital Memory Card for $2.99! The regular price is $59.99. A whopping $57 savings!

Now keep in mind that most of these deals involve rebates, early bird specials and quantity limits, but they are quite worth it.

For instance, I have $80 in stake that I could invest. Each memory card has a instant $30 rebate, so the starting price is $29.99. So I can buy two with the stake that I have. Now that is $59.98 out of my stake, leaving $20.02.

Send for the two $27 dollar rebates and my stake is now at $74.02. Sell the two memory cards, probably by just word of mouth, for a savings of $20 to your customers and now you have $79.98 to add to your stake, bringing the grand total to $174.02! Now since I've more than doubled my stake I get to put $14.02 into my pocket!

What a deal!!! Too bad I have to work that morning!

But, something has come out of this even though I can't participate. I have started a service that may help out people like me,who can't make it to these kind of sales, or auctions and the like. Please visit FindIt4U and see what my new service is all about. I would appreciate any comments you may have as far as improving the service or maybe a different approach.

Well enough for now.

Til next time.....

Right in front of You!

2006-11-17T17:45:00.000-05:00

Sometimes what you seek isn't far away, but right in front of you! As it happened today, I found $.15 (a dime and five pennies) on the sidewalk in front of my house. Some poor kid probably dropped it on his way to school.

Balance - $79.86 + $.15 = $80.01

$1.91 from Completing Step 14!

Till next time.....

Almost Half Way!

2006-11-16T17:55:00.000-05:00

Took back 97 bottles and cans today. This brings me real close to completing Step 14 which is half of the steps in the doubling plan! $80 is far from half of a million though, but being half done sounds real good.

For those who are catching the Christmas spirit and love to decorate your place with lights, then I encourage you to visit PlanetChristmas.com and see the latest in home decorating ideas.

Balance - $70.16 + $9.70 = $79.86

$2.06 from Completing Step 14!

A Little More!

2006-11-07T11:21:00.000-05:00

Well, I found $.08 at work today that I can add to my stake.

I have always wanted to have a blog to just spew about something or comment on the world's state of affairs, but I don't think I would have time or enough material to dedicate to a stand alone blog.

So, I may start adding a few entries here to help break up the monotomy that is doubling.

Nothing else to add today except to go out and VOTE!

Balance - $70.08 + $.08 = $70.16

$11.76 from Completing Step 14!

Till next time.....

Review of Rules!

2006-11-04T12:36:00.000-05:00

There is a handful of people doing the doubling system right now. We basically have the same goal - Start with nothing and end up with $1,000,000 or whatever the goal is.

I visit the other doublers' blogs to keep up on their progress. After reviewing the blogs I found one thing inconsistent between all of us. We each interpret the rules differently. I use all of the rules as they were written by Mr. Goldsmith. Some doublers pick and choose from these rules and some have just made up their own.

This is no big deal to me, but it moved me to review the rules and make sure that I remembered them. Upon this review one of the rules stuck out as the most hardest to follow. That rule is #10!

Rule #10 states - You must use only the stake money, not 'stolen' or 'hidden' resources.

What was met by the creator of this rule was that a person could not use an office copier to make copies of prints that you were going to sell in the doubling effort. In the true doubling effort, you would create the art( or work) yourself, then pay the photocopying store the fee to copy them. Anything different from this would be deemed 'stealing' or 'cheating'.

Wow, that is pretty harsh isn't it? If you think about it, I don't think it is. I believe each rule is there to help develop a great business sense and planning ability. If you rely on 'stealing' or 'cheating' to keep your business going, you will probably end up like Enron or WorldCom!

So as I move on in this effort, I will be create something of value and will be wanting to exchange it for money, hopefully making a profit. As I do this Rule #10 will be my guiding light in creating a smart and just business.

Till next time.....

Happy Halloween!

2006-10-31T17:47:00.000-05:00

I was making a quick trip to Wal-Mart for a few things. As always, I was searching the parking lot for loose change. Just as I was going to give up, I found 2 pennies and quickly put them in my chain maille bag.

Slowly but surely I am getting to the end of Step 14. Winter will soon be here, so the loose change in the parking lot may be getting a little more scarce then it already is .

I want to wish everyone a happy and safe Halloween. This project reminds me of a gentleman whose house we used to go to as a kid. He didn't hand out candy to us, but instead, he threw a handful of pennies into our bags, much to our disgust too. Now if I could only remember where he lived!

Balance - $70.06 + $.02 = $70.08

$11.84 from Completing Step 14!

Till next time.....

Bottles and Pennies!

2006-10-25T16:13:00.000-04:00

Took back my last big batch of bottles from work and received $18.70. Now that the contractors from my work are gone, the bottles from there will be slim pickens.

Also found 3 pennies at Burger King after I took bottles back. So maybe my karma is back, will have to go looking tonight and find out. One thing is for sure and that is after this step I will have to find another way to raise money!

Balance - $51.33 + $18.70 + $.03 = $70.06

$11.86 from Completing Step 14!

Till next time.....

MySpace

2006-10-22T08:48:00.000-04:00

Double2Mil has joined MySpace!

If you are a member of MySpace, then please look me up and add me as a friend!

I have added a link to Double2Mil's MySpace account in my blogroll at the right. Can't wait to see you there!

Till next time.....

Disclosure Policy

2006-10-17T01:14:00.000-04:00

In light of PayPerPost's new policy that will be in effect on Monday I have written a Disclosure Policy and it is posted below. I have no problem in doing this and agree with PPP's decision to make word of mouth and buzz advertising more visible.

This policy is valid from 17 December 2006

This blog is a personal blog written and edited by me. This blog accepts forms of cash advertising, sponsorship, paid insertions or other forms of compensation.

This blog abides by word of mouth marketing standards. We believe in honesty of relationship, opinion and identity. The compensation received may influence the advertising content, topics or posts made in this blog. That content, advertising space or post will be clearly identified as paid or sponsored content.

The owner(s) of this blog is compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites and various other topics. Even though the owner(s) of this blog receives compensation for our posts or advertisements, we always give our honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely the bloggers' own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer, provider or party in question.

This blog does not contain any content which might present a conflict of interest.

To get your own policy, go to http://www.disclosurepolicy.org/

False Alarms!

2006-10-15T01:25:00.000-04:00

I have been diligently looking lately, but, besides some cans and bottles I have collected(and yet to return), I have come up empty. Unless you can count false alarms.

You know! The glob of gum gleaming in the sunshine that looks just like a brand new quarter. Or the rolled up receipt that has a coupon printed on the back that highly resembles a crisp dollar bill.

One of my daughters found a dollar bill in the hall at school Friday. So I suspect the Karma has drifted from me to her for the time being. Can't wait for it to come back!

I have also added a new doubler to our family of doublers. Please welcome ZTAM and give loads of encouragement, good luck and wisdom and visit his blog often.

Till next time.....

A Quick Note!

2006-10-02T00:58:00.000-04:00

Just wanted to make a quick post with my latest update. I just took back some bottles again and received $5.20.

Balance - $46.13 + $5.20 = $51.33

$30.59 from Completing Step 14!

Till next time.....

Me, Myself and Bottles!

2006-09-28T20:13:00.000-04:00

As so it feels lately. Thanks for an abnormal amount of outside contractors at my workplace, the bottle business is thriving. I have collected bottles and cans the last two nights and I took them back this morning and received $6.20 for my 15 minutes of dumpster diving.

So, with the lastest returns, I have completed Step 13! Yeah for me!!!

The extra workers around here will only last for the next couple weeks, so I am hoping that I can finish Step 14 by then. At that point I will need to find another way to increase my stake, so it won't take forever to complete.

Balance - $39.93 + $6.20 = $46.13 Step 13 Complete!

$35.79 from Completing Step 14!

Til next time.....

The Science Of Getting Rich!

2006-09-26T23:55:00.000-04:00

Again, my mentor(if he doesn't know it, he will now!) in this doubling effort, Gerard from Double Your Way To a Million blog, has opened my eyes to what I believe to be a very deep hidden secret. It is not in so much a secret, but that it was written almost a hundred years ago and was definitely way ahead of its time.

I am talking about the book written by Wallace D. Wattles, The Science Of Getting Rich, which was written in 1910! I have just finished reading it myself, and know from what I have read that this is good stuff.

I have put a link in the right sidebar to the website where you can get your own, FREE, copy of this book for yourself. Do it now, it is a fabulous read!

More Bottles!

2006-09-26T11:45:00.000-04:00

Just a quick note to let you know that I took back more bottles yesterday. 35 bottles and 36 cans for a total of 71.

So I can now add $7.10 to my stake.

Balance - $32.83 + $7.10 = $39.93 $1.03 from Completing Step 13!

Till next time.....

My Chainmaille Bank!

2006-09-23T16:41:00.000-04:00

I have nothing to report as far as increasing my stake. I do have some cans and bottles to take back in the next couple of days though.

I wanted to share with you how I keep my money safe. A couple of years ago I started making chainmaille. Chainmaille is a very old artform. It is most predominately first noted in the ages of the knights and kings in England. They sewed large rings together for armor to protect them selves in battle. I have made rings, bracelets, earrings, coifs and bags.

When I first started this journey, I was not sure where I would keep my collections. Then I remembered a small bag I had made with chainmaille. It would be the right size, not to bulky and something I could hide away from everyone. I have added a picture of a similar bag for you to look at. The one I made is the same size, but has a blue and red stripe around it. Mine took about 10 hours to make. That time is just for connecting the jumprings together. It would have taken a few hours more if I had made the jump rings by myself as a lot of the chainmaille artists do.

So today I was thinking that there will be a time when the pouch will not be large enough or I will need to do transactions with a checking account. When that time comes, I think I will use this pouch to help complete a step. So save your pennies to have your chance to get my Double2Mil pouch.

Till next time.....

Other peoples trash...!

2006-09-19T10:01:00.000-04:00

I took back another load of bottles last night. I had 35 cans and 65 bottles for a grand total of 100, which I received crisp new $10 bill to add to my stake. I am enjoying the huge increases in my stake from the bottles, but understand it won't last for ever. But I will worry about that when that time comes. Until then, thanks to everyone for thinking the bottles are just trash.

Balance - $22.83 + $10.00 = $32.83

$8.13 from Completing Step 13!

Till next time.....

Other Doublers!

2006-09-18T07:17:00.000-04:00

I added links to other doublers that have a blog/website.

One thing that I noticed is that we all have different rules, different ways of collecting money and live in different parts of the world. But we do have one goal in common and that is to make money by doubling.

I hope that we can all learn from each other and gain confidence, inspiration and also to cheer each other on.

Pennies From Heaven....

2006-09-14T03:21:00.000-04:00

About 100 actually!

Again, just walking around and not looking for anything, I stumbled across a dollar bill lying on the ground. There was no one around the area to claim it, so I did!

I have collected more cans and bottles from work and will be taking them in soon to claim the deposit. It is not as much as last time, but enough to make a dent in completing the next step.

Balance - $21.83 + $1.00 = $22.83

$18.13 from Completing Step 13!

Till next time.....

Made It To Wal-Mart!

2006-09-12T00:01:00.000-04:00

I finally made it to Wal-Mart to return the bottles I had collected from work this past week.

I have to admit that taking sticky, dirty and nasty pop bottles back to the store is not my favorite thing to do. Taking three or four garbage bags back at a time probably adds to my dislike of this chore and just makes it that much worse the next time I take them back. The evolution of bottle return has gone from the consumers favor, to that of the retailer.

It used to be that the store employees would have to sort through the cans and bottles and count them in order for you to get your deposit back. But, technology has put that burden back on the consumer with the new fangled bottle return machines that have come out on the market lately.

Anyway, back to the task at hand. As mentioned above I returned the bottles and received $10.90 for my efforts last week. This amount will be added to my stake.

That means that I have completed Step 12 and have started towards completing Step 13!

Step 12 Complete! Balance $10.93 + $10.90= $21.83

$19.13 from Completing Step 13!

Till next time.....

Work, Work, Work!

2006-09-10T10:28:00.000-04:00

Wow, I would like to apologize for the delay in posting but my work has kept me very busy. I have worked 64 hours already and have another 12 for today!

But one good thing has come of this. While at work I have been collecting empty pop bottles. Lots of them. It is surprising that the people at work are just throwing away money like this!

I know, it's only a dime! You are correct but, I have collected quite a few of them in the last week. I will turn them in at Wal-Mart in the next day or so and will let you know how I did. I may have enough to finish this step! We will see.

Till next time.....

Off To The Park

2006-08-30T18:00:00.000-04:00

Today I decided to go to the local park and go diving in the trash cans for pop bottles.

Well, the first thing I learned was to call the city and find out when they dump the cans in the park. Why you ask? Because all of the cans (10 or so) has absolutely nothing in them. Dang, just my luck. I will try again like Sunday evening or so.

With two bottles from work and $.30 I found in the Blockbuster parking lot today, I have added $.50 to my stake.

Balance - $10.43 + $.20 + $.30 = $10.93

$9.55 from completing Step 12!

Til next time.....

Coke, Pepsi and Mountain Dew!

2006-08-29T04:37:00.000-04:00

To help speed up my progress to complete Step 12, I have decided to add bottle collection to my revenue stream.

In my state, Michigan, each pop, beer and energy and juice drink can/bottle has a $.10 deposit charged when you buy it. When the beverage is gone, you take it back and get your dime back. Should make my stake grow a bit faster. ( Read about "The Bottle Return" episode from The Seinfeld Show.)

To be fair, I have set a rule to follow when I collect bottles and it is that it can not be one that me or my family had originally purchased. It must be given to me or found by me. So, off to increase my stake.

Til next time.....

Money Saving Tips!

2006-08-28T21:06:00.000-04:00

I was surfing the web, trying to develop some ideas that I may be able to use to double my stake and ran across the No Credit Needed Blog. They are running a Your Very, Very Best Money Saving Tips contest and after much thought I have decided to enter.

Why did I have to think about entering? Well I didn't just want to plop down any money saving tip and leave it at that. I also wanted it to be one that may be used for me or someone else to be able to complete a step in their doubling project. So here it is!

My Very, Very Best Money Saving Tip......................Garage Sales!

Garage sales are especially great for children and baby clothes. Kids out grow clothes faster than they can wear them out. Therefore you can usually get fairly new clothes at bargain prices. Also, the more affluent neighborhoods tend to have unbelievable deals.

A way that garage sales can help you complete a step in doubling is by buying cheap and selling high. Try visiting some garage sales and buying stuff cheap. Now take it home and have your own yard sale, but mark up the prices(double, maybe?) and boom it shouldn't take long to complete the step.

I want to thank No Credit Needed for throwing the contest and hope they reach their goal of 100 money saving tips.

By The Way

2006-08-26T02:03:00.000-04:00

I added Gerard's Blog to the Blogroll. Gerard was my springboard into this project. He is very insiteful and quite a good blogger.

I suggest you look at Gerard's recommended reading for books to add to your list if you have not read them.

I wish Gerard the best of luck in his endeavor and a big thanks for his inspiration.

Til next time.....

Why Am I Doing This?

2006-08-26T01:35:00.000-04:00

I meant to address this earlier, before I actually started the project, but put it on the back burner til now.

So why am I doing this? For Fame and Fortune? Fortune, maybe, not so much fame. Some remarks I have seen are "this will take forever", "too many steps" etc...

Here are the main reasons I am doing this.

Money - If I complete all 28 steps then I know I will have enough cash to live off of for a very long time, for me and my family, very comfortably.
Goals - I have never really been much of a goal setter in my life. With this project, I will have to set short and long term goals and achieve them. Much like any business has to do to survive.
Helping Others - If any one thing in this helps just one person, than it will have been worth it.
Develop Writing Skills - I have always wanted to write a book/screenplay. I hope that this will give my mind enough exercise to develop a unique and entertaining style.

That is basically why I am doing this. I hope all who visit will come back and see my progress and cheer me on.

By the way I found nothing to add to the stake today.

Til next time.....

Dryspell Broken!

2006-08-24T19:36:00.000-04:00

Well, somebody let the air out of the parachute! It was a dry few days as my searches found nothing.

When I first started, I was not used to looking for money and it was poppin' up all over the place. Now that I have trained myself to look everywhere, all of the time, I can't find anything! What's the deal? Oh well.

My dryspell finally ended last night as I found a dime in the Wal-Mart parking lot. Yeah!

Barring a huge find this step will definitely take a little longer to complete then the first few. But, I am an optimist and know that I will complete this step and the whole project.

My dilemma right now is if I should just stick to the penny here a penny there concept or move on to some kind of new investment strategy.

If I move to something new, I have a good chance of getting set back a few steps if the new strategy doesn't work out. Plus, I really don't have enough stake money to buy anything to resell or something like that.

I have enough to buy 3 packs of sports cards and try to sell them, but that is almost a crapshoot.

A few years ago I sold cinnamon toothpicks online and did fairly well. But the minimum purchase was a case and that is over $100. So maybe I'll save that for some later step.

I think I will just be a parking lot cleaner for awhile. At least till this step is over.

Balance - $10.33 + $.10 = $10.43

$10.05 from completing Step 12!

til next time.....

Don't Forget About Work!

2006-08-20T13:14:00.000-04:00

Was walking around at work today and found a quarter and six pennies to add to my stake money. Hope it keeps going like this, it is making the Steps go quickly, another one down!

Although I may have to change my strategy in a couple steps, cause completing Step 13 by finding pennies may take awhile. But, Rule #7 says not to worry about that till I get there, so I won't. In fact I may have to do something different for Step 12! Yikes!

Step 11 - Complete!

Balance - $10.02 + $.01 + $.01 + $.01 + $.01 + $.01 + $.01 + $.25 = $10.33

$10.15 from completing Step 12!

Til next time.....