Giveaway: Yoplait Splitz – Craving Something Good!

Now you can drive past your local sweet shop without looking back. Yoplait Splitz is the new yogurt that tastes like a sundae. Providing all of the goodness of 100% real yogurt, Yoplait Splitz is a good source of calcium and vitamin D. With no artificial flavors or sweeteners and no high fructose corn syrup, this 90 calorie dessert is the treat your family craves. For an even “cooler” experience, just pop a Yoplait Splitz in the freezer and in a few hours you can enjoy a cool, creamy cup of authentic frozen yogurt.

Available in three delicious flavor combinations including Strawberry Sundae, Strawberry Banana Split, and Rainbow Sherbet, Yoplait Splitz is sure to have your family screaming for more.

I’ve tried the Stawberry Banana Split and it was YUMMO! The Rainbow Sherbet is next on the grocery list.

Thanks to Yoplait and MyBlogSpark, one of our loyal Diva’s get to sample Yoplait Splitz and receive a lovely gift pack consisting of an insulated carry tote and a roll up fleece picnic blanket.  Both are very nice and I’ve received compliments on the tote at a recent football game.

Do you want to know how you can enter to win? Thought so!

If you would like to win the prize package, simply answer:

What flavor will you try first…Strawberry Sundae, Strawberry Banana Split, and Rainbow Sherbet?

For bonus points, you can:

1. Subscribe to our mailing list
2. Tweet about this giveaway. Be sure to include us in your Tweet (@DivaTalkRadio)
3. Share this post with your friends on Facebook

One winner, at random, will be picked at 4:00 p.m. Central Time on Saturday, September 4th.  So enter now for your chances to win! Hint: The more entries you make, the better your chances are at winning.

Giveaway: Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls & Sundays

Sundays are my favorite day of the week.  Typically, we get to sleep a little later. It’s the only day that we have breakfast together. We go to church, eat lunch at a local diner, and then come home to either a nap or a NASCAR race.  It’s a great day to spend time with the family.

Pillsbury understands the importance of family time and has teamed up with Melissa Joan Hart, star of the new ABC Family sitcom “Melissa & Joey,” for the My Sweet Sunday Moment contest, where you and your family have a chance to win a seven-day “week of Sundays” vacation to California, including a visit to area theme parks and Melissa Joan Hart’s sweet shop, SweetHarts!

Enter today by visiting Pillsbury.com/SweetSunday and telling Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls why your family loves Sunday and why you want more of them for a chance to win.

Treat your family to a “sweet Sunday moment” with the mouth-watering aroma and delicious taste of Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls. Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls are a quick and easy addition to any breakfast that the whole family will love – just place and bake!  I love everything about Cinnamon and the Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls are simply the best!

To learn more about the contest and Melissa Joan Hart, you and your readers can visit Pillsbury.com/SweetSunday. Please keep in mind you have until September 2nd to enter.

A big thanks for Pillsbury and MyBlogSpark for providing us with this great opportunity to spread the news about the above-mentioned contest, and for giving us this incredible prize package of a Pillsbury “My Sweet Sunday Moment” prize pack which includes a Pillsbury Doughboy Giggle Doll, blue silicon spatula, blue silicon pot holder and dishcloths.

If you would like to win the prize package, simply answer What family traditions do you do on Sundays?  Please leave a comment below.

For bonus points, you can:

1. Subscribe to our mailing list
2. Tweet about this giveaway. Be sure to include us in your Tweet (@DivaTalkRadio)
3. Share this post with your friends on Facebook

One winner, at random, will be picked at 11:00 p.m. Central Time on Thursday, September 2nd.  So enter now for your chances to win!

Bringing Productivity from Work to Your Home Office

Whether you’re working from home as a self-employed entrepreneur or are bringing home some work from your full time job, it’s important that you set up a home office and create a productive set of home work habits. While some of these habits and tactics may seem obvious, many others are frequently disregarded. So ask yourself this simple question: Are you making the most out of your work in the following four areas?

Organizing Your Time

Overwhelming yourself with work, whether it’s a freelance setup or the office work that you want to take care of at home, won’t do you any good. Instead, try creating a small list of tasks, either by using viable GTD (getting things done) software or choosing more simple approaches like emailing yourself a to do list. Whichever method you choose, don’t send yourself the next year’s worth of work. Just focus on the day’s work. In addition, set aside specific hours where you will be working. This will allow you to devote your time appropriately and schedule other needed tasks around the required project work. Read more

Weight Loss: Interview with Jenny Decki

My good friend, Jenny Decki has entered a contest that will change her LIFE if she was to win.  Check out this video:

You know YOU have questions for Jenny…here are a few of mine. If you want to know more, leave a comment below and Jenny will answer them for you.

Q: What exactly is this program that you’re entering?

There’s this really cool fitness hangout for moms online called BookieBoo.com and they run a contest to find the next “Mamavation Mom” every seven weeks. The Mamavation Mom is the mom everyone watches as they make a 7-week intense change to their diet and exercise routine. They’re the mom to watch and be inspired by as they go through the Mamavation program. Then, after the 7 weeks they continue to remain active in the BookieBoo community giving advice, support, and love to the rest of the Mamavation Sistahood.

Q: What is your ultimate goal for entering this program?

Q: What’s in it for us?

Once I win I will be posting videos. Inspirational videos, funny videos, ME WORKING OUT videos, food demonstration and cooking videos. Everything you need to feel better about yourself and realize that anyone can truly become healthier with just one decision. To DO it. Let me be YOUR inspiration. Or just let me make you feel better about yourself. Either way, we’re cool.

Let’s show Jenny some DIVA love and vote for her!

Best Online Colleges for Business Education

Getting your degree is now easier than ever before. With electronic education, you can easily maneuver your school schedule around your work, family, friends, and other events. Beyond that, you can now select the degree program that’s best suited to your current or future career. Choosing the right online college for that program is extremely important, especially when it comes to a business degree. Here are some of the best online colleges for business education.

Colorado Technical University.

This technical college surpasses all the general standards, providing a number of different degree options, small class sizes, a top class faculty with real world experience, and a number of accelerated learning options. With programs for Associate’s, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees, the university’s business school is one of the most diverse at all levels. The Bachelor’s program includes some unusual areas of specialization such as Financial Forensics and Property Management. With two different specializations for the Master’s of Business Administration, this school is an excellent choice.

Jones International University.

In 1993, the Jones International University became the first fully accredited online education institution, and has since expanded into various areas of expertise. The business program is exceptional. The JIU School of Business offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degree programs for business.

There are three different forms of business related Bachelor’s degrees: a BA in business communications, a BB in administration, and an accelerated program that’s designed to put you on the fast track to your Master’s degree. There are six different areas of focus for your Master’s degree, including four MA degrees in various areas of specialization, the standard MBA, and a Master’s in corporate training. The DBA doctorate program is also available.

Walden University.

Walden provides a number of options for business students. With two business related Bachelor’s and a single MBA, it may seem to lack the diversity of some of the other schools, but its quality and accessibility are superb. Its in-depth business education program covers all the basics including finance, leadership, marketing, technology, resource management, healthcare implementation, entrepreneurship, and much more. This school’s ability to offer cross-disciplinary studies with experienced professors in other fields makes a business degree from Walden one of the most well rounded degrees that you can get online.

Northcentral University

Northcentral has a focused graduate degree program for anyone in the business world. Its advanced Master’s of Business Administration and Doctorate of Business Administration are some of the most accessible advanced degrees. They’re accessible thanks in part to a lack of residency requirements, monthly class start dates, one-on-one faculty attention as needed, and financing options. The doctorate program is of special note, with potential areas of specialization including advanced accounting, technology, e-commerce, HR management, healthcare administration, public administration, and marketing.

All of these institutions are more than glad to provide potential students with in-depth information about the degree programs, costs, financial aid options, application process, and enrollment requirements. The individual websites of these universities generally have this information available. Many also have electronic information packets that they can send immediately.

Not All Work-at-Home Women are Freelancers

Many people want the opportunity to work from home. However, they’re not inspired by the ‘freelance lifestyle’, which does offer some challenges. What work at home opportunities are available? Here are some options to consider:

* Direct Sales – Direct sales puts you in the driver’s seat without the risk. A direct sales associate is someone who sells a company’s products or services and works on a commission basis. Tupperware, Mary Kay and Discovery Toys are popular direct sales companies; however, because the business model is so successful you can find a direct sales company in just about every niche.

As a direct sales person, there is a low start-up cost, usually just the cost of buying a few products to market at home parties. Most of the time direct sales companies provide their associates with a bevy of marketing materials and everything they need to succeed.

* Medical Transcriptionist – Medical transcriptionists essentially take doctor dictated recordings and transcribe them. This isn’t as easy as it sounds because a medical transcriptionist will need to know and understand medical terminology. Many medical transcriptionists work on tight deadlines and have a degree or certification in the field.

* General Transcriptionist – As an alternative to medical transcription, a general transcriptionist is in high demand.  With more and more business going online and conducting teleseminars, webinars, and creating information productions, the use of a general transcriptionist is essential.  The general transcriptionist will take the recording/audio and transcribe it into a readable document, usually a Word document.  A general transcriptionist must be detailed oriented and have a keen ear.

If having your own general transcription business interests you, I have a 12-week home study training course that will put you in the right path of making money as a general transcriptionist.  Visit www.TranscribeIntensive.com to learn more.

* Customer Service – A number of companies around the world outsource their customer service to work from home contractors. You’ll need a computer and to go through their customer support training, and of course be right next to your phone during your contracted hours. There are work from home customer service scams, so if you’re interested in this opportunity you’ll want to contract with a reputable organization. Research them before you sign on the dotted line.

* Data Entry – Like customer service and medical transcription, there are work from home data entry scams. However, this can also be a legitimate option. The key is to do your homework on any organization you’re looking into or considering applying to, and never send anyone money to get a job.

* Telecommuting Opportunities – In addition to the standard work from home opportunities or direct sales opportunities, you may be able to transition your current job into a work from home or telecommuting situation. Many positions from an office manager to an attorney can be telecommuting opportunities.

If you’re already gainfully employed and want to transition your job from an office one to a telecommuting one, create a plan and a proposal that will benefit your boss and other employees before you present it to them.

Many times it’s easier to gradually ease into telecommuting by working from home one day a week at first. As you prove to your boss that it can work, you can add days. The key, however, is to be extremely productive on those work from home days.

Where can you find telecommuting and work from home jobs? Here are some suggestions:

• Check your local job postings and regular job sites
• Approach your employer
• Visit websites where work from home jobs are posted (be scam savvy)
• Contact companies you want to work for with a cover letter and a resume

Working from home doesn’t have to be a pipe dream – it is possible. With the right research and planning, you can live the life you desire.

I’d love to hear from you. Please post your questions and comments about working from home below.

Disco Trivia on Twitter is Now Including 80s Music

As many of you know, I am a lover of Disco music. Even though I have no coordination, I enjoy dancing to the music.  My favorite, however, is belting out songs like Funky Town or Brick House while shopping just to embarrass my kids! (It’s called ‘Mommy paybacks’!)

Because I’m a huge fan of Disco music, a few months back I started Disco Trivia on Twitter (#FriNightFever) every Friday night starting at 11:00 p.m. EST.  So for two hours I list various questions relating to Disco music and everyone who plays receives a point for each correct answer.  At the end of the night, the guy & gal with the most points wins a badge to proudly post on their website.

Over the last several weeks, Disco Trivia has gained in popularity to the point that I have exceeded my rate limit on TweetDeck and had to sign on using one of my business accounts to continue with the game.  The response has been incredible!

New players are coming on board each week, friendships are being created, and we’re having a lot of fun.  The game also gets a little competitive at times.

Due to multiple requests to add 8Os music to the mix, last night I did! And what a blast we had.  So from now on it will be 7Os & 8Os Music Trivia every Friday Night starting at 11:00 p.m. EST.

I sure hope you’ll join us next Friday night for a time of fun, friendship, and reminiscing of the good ole’ days.

That’s it for now…until next time, wear your heels well!

P.S. Follow me on Twitter (@krclaypool & @DivaTalkRadio)

DivaTalkRadio is Now on Twitter

We are excited to announce that Diva Talk Radio is now on Twitter.  While Regina and I would announce upcoming shows and tweet about guests, we felt the need to give Diva Talk her own account.

Of course, I wanted something different than the average ‘Follow Me’ Twitter button, I got with my awesome & incredible graphic designer who immediately went to work.  My only request to her was, it had to be hot pink and have high-heels on…of course! Well, a little while later she came up with the perfect design.  All I can say is Brandy at Stitchblade Designs completely rocks!! Brandy has never let me down in her creativity.  So, after reading this post, jump on over to her website and take a look at her portfolio.

Brandy has incredible talent and her prices are extremely affordable. She is also on Twitter, so be sure to follow her…@Stitchblade

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Until next time…wear your heels well & I’ll see YOU at the show!