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I enjoy telling you that you are the best real estate agent with whom we have ever worked. We have been extremely happy with our decision and consistently impressed with your services. Your ideas produced a plan to make the house more attractive to potential buyers and your seemingly endless list of contractor contacts professionally and cost effectively implemented the needed changes. You spent a tremendous amount of time at the house, avoided potential issues and increased the market exposure with your experience and solved problems with your efforts and contacts. Thank you Widad for everything.
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I want to take this opportunity to formally thank you for all your assistance in the process of selling my property in Northvale. While, at times, this was a painstaking endeavor, your knowledge and professionalism made it much easier to persevere. You are an asset to Coldwell Banker and the real estate profession in general. You can be assured that I certainly will refer your services to anyone in need of real estate assistance. I look forward to working with you again.
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We selected you from the many real estate salespersons we've dealt with over the years because from working with you on an unrelated real estate transaction, your professionalism and attention to detail shone through so brightly, we knew you were the person we'd call when it came time to sell our townhouse.
We'll miss you. It's been a pleasure working with you.
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You have been a complete pleasure to work with since the moment I called you and asked you to list my home. This is one of the most difficult times in my life so far and you have helped make it more endurable. I will forever be grateful for all that you've done to help me get through this difficult time. Thank you for going the extra mile so many times and for being a friend to me as well.
Thanks from the bottom of my heart.
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Arce Dairy Ice Cream
Elsie Arce-Romero, VP Advertising and Promotions
How will Arce Dairy Ice Cream compete in the ice cream industry and regain success using its new brand name?
Symptoms:Low market share, wherein, Arce Dairy Ice Cream belongs to the remaining 10% of the ice cream market.
Cause:Poor promotional and distribution strategies
Must Objective:
To increase in one month's time the company's market share by 5%.
To gain favorable market control in the succeeding years.
A.Internal Environment
1.Arce Dairy Ice Cream is made of fresh carabao's milk ("all natural"); 2.The finished product is tastier and richer (more flavorful); 3.They have variety of ice cream flavors;
4.They use fresh ingredients like whole seasonal fruits and other natural products; 5.Arce Dairy Ice Cream has distinct taste and high quality (the firm rejects delivery of ingredients that do not pass high quality standards, no matter how inexpensive); 6.They have hundred heads of milking carabaos in the Arce dairy farm; and 7.Their ice cream product has been in the business for years (although Selecta, their former name is now being carried by a competitor, RFM Corporation).
1.Poor marketing efforts which resulted to local market share (since they seems to be contented catering to their existing customers only); 2.Low promotional and distribution strategies;
3.Limited outlet/branch; and
4.They have sold their former name "Selecta" which have already gained brand equity.
B.External Environment
1.People's acceptance to its new brand name;
2.Better company image;
3.Increase in sales once their market respond to them positively; 4.Increase in market share;
5.They could introduce new product line using their fresh milk; 6.More flavors to introduce using all-natural ingredients;
7.New markets and segments (to indulge the weight watchers and the health conscious crowd) 8.Alliances with other establishments/partnership; and
9.More opportunities for business franchises.
1.Stiff competition with other Ice Cream factories that had gained brand equity; and 2.Emergence of other ice cream manufacturing companies.
ACA #1: Come up with an intensive promotional and distribution campaign. 1.Can make use of posters which can be posted to sari-sari stores, public vehicles, and supermarkets; 2.Price-off promotions which offer consumers a certain amount of money off the regular price of a product; 3.Printed publications like newspapers and magazines;
4.Product sampling; and
5.Using premiums, offering the product at relatively low cost including items which will serve as bonus to purchases.
1.It obtains consumer trial of a new product;
2.It builds higher level of sales;
3.It creates brand awareness;
4.Price-off promotion induces sales which often earn preferred and special display locations in stores; 5.It attracts brand switchers;
6.Customers can come into contact with the real product; and 7.Increase outlet.
1.Limited geographical area will be covered; and
2.Will require additional expenses to be spent in promotions and distribution.
ACA #2: Create an advertisement.
1.Develop positive feeling and association with the brand;
2.Build or reinforce brand image;
3.Customers' awareness of the brand; and
4.Effective at reaching wide audience
1.Cannot afford the high advertising fee;
2.A misuse or miscommunication can bring about negative impact; and 3.Not good at getting customers to make final purchasing decision.
ACA #3: Create a product-variety strategy. (They may produce smaller size of ice cream instead of pint and gallons or use of mugs or other reusable as an...
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The British talk about getting things done!
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Do you like your lower back fat? How about lower abdominal fat, thigh fat and stubborn chest fat? Why is that lower back (kidney area) fat so hard to peel off even when diet and exercise is maximized? The same thing could be said for the lower abdominal region, outer portion of the chest, not to mention, the hips and thighs.
You workout rigorously with weights 4-5 days a week. You perform cardiovascular training every day. You eat a low calorie diet ensuring you are in a caloric deficit. Yet certain areas of your body will not release body fat regardless of diet and exercise.
Why is this such a common scenario?
A few reasons why people will drop body fat from certain areas quickly and will fail to drop body fat from stubborn areas are:
The Dieter's Worst Nightmare
When striving to achieve low body fat levels you must make sure your nutrition and training regimen is 100% consistent. As you come to that inevitable fat-loss plateau, you must make a decision, INCREASE activity level or DECREASE food consumption or BOTH. Unfortunately even after exhausting further caloric restriction and increasing energy expenditure stubborn fat still remains. Only now you just catabolized ¾ inch from your biceps and also lost 1 inch on your quadriceps. These reduced measurements are a result of muscle loss, your worst nightmare. So how can you initiate fat-loss in such stubborn areas while preventing muscle loss?
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MPA VasoBurn will resolve this common dilemma by:
I rather not bore you with a typical breakdown of all these wonderful ingredients since that information can be easily searched for online. However, I will make notable mention of one very special ingredient called Tetrahydropiperine (THP). THP is a parent compound to 'piperine' and is used as a transdermal bioavailability enhancer . THP increases the absorption and bioavailability of nutrients through the dermal and epidermal barrier of the skin.
If you are familiar with 'piperine' (black pepper), it has been used as an oral nutrient absorption enhancer in numerous human and animal studies. Its parent alkaloid 'THP' has a lower melting point (41-42°C), which is more appropriate for topical application, thus making it the perfect fit for MPA VasoBurn.
Why Choose MPA VasoBurn over Similar Topical Fat-Loss Products?
These are the most common complaints and misconceptions regarding topical fat-loss products on the market today.
I will be the first to admit that I have personally used various topical fat-loss formulas and experienced some of the complaints above. However MPA VasoBurn was precisely designed to rectify the common complaints and misconceptions outlined above. MPA VasoBurn has been designed into a smooth, clean, thin, and fast-drying gel; not a messy lotion. The gel dries so fast that you will not have any sticky or tacky residue like similar products.
As for concerns of topical fat-loss products being a hoax (according to a multitude of research papers) ,topical theophylline and yohimbine is proven to reduce waist & thigh circumference. The results from these tests were without exercise modifications, so you can imagine what a consistent cardio & weight training regimen would do for magnifying results.
Most topical fat-loss products smell bad and can be offensive to others due to their alcohol or DMSO based carriers. MPA VasoBurn has a refreshing cinnamon & spice aroma from the ingredient cinnamaldehyde.
The final misconception is that topical fat-loss products ONLY work for people who are already in low-digit body fat ranges that simply need to lose that last little bit of stubborn fat. Not true. The results will not be as apparent as the leaner individuals but fatty acid oxidation is still being activated. I personally would not recommend this type of product for people who are over 15-20% body fat as they have a lot more room for results from diet and exercise alone.
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This gel is clean, thin, smooth, and virtually undetectable. When you apply MPA VasoBurn it dries within minutes, leaving no powdery or oily residue, which is a major turn off to customers. In fact, your skin stays so fresh and so clean that you can still apply Sun-Block or any other cosmetic creams of your choice. What's even cooler, is that sunlight enhances the biological response of the carrier. So applying MPA VasoBurn before hitting the beach can increase the thermogenic effects.
How should I apply MPA Vasoburn?
The best places to apply MPA VasoBurn is Alpha-2 receptor enriched areas, abdominals, glutes, inner thighs, chest, and of course the lower back (love handle area). Apply MPA VasoBurn after showering washing away dead skin cells from the body ensuring maximum absorption. Vasoburn may induce a sunburn/burning sensation on application areas. Vasoburn may also turn skin temporarily red like sunburn.
A finely trimmed or shaved body will also enhance the absorption of ingredients by negating the occurrence of body hair blocking ingredient uptake through the skin. 'My abs are on fire.....LITERALLY' After applying an application of MPA VasoBurn you will notice a refreshing flush of heat overwhelm the area of application. Nothing crazy or uncomfortable (like similar products), but you will know it's there. In fact I personally get a nice cosmetic effect of vasodilation over my abdomen causing veins to surface to the skin. This lasts about 5 minutes and is very cool to see "ab veins" in full effect. Note that you will need to be in single digit body fat percentage for this to take place.
MPA VasoBurn will also 'sneak up' on you during physical exertion where you are generating heat and sweating. A gentle heat wave will rush over the stubborn fatty areas and give you a nice reminder that blood flow is taking place where you need it; vasoconstricted fatty areas.
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ELDER PATRIOT – Last Wednesday when National Rifle Association spokeswoman Dana Loesch appeared at a CNN "town hall" told survivors of the school shooting that she was "fighting" for them Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel interrupted her and gave a thoroughly disingenuous speech of his own:
"I understand that you're standing up for the NRA … but you just told this group of people that you're standing up for them. You are not standing up for them until you say, 'I want less weapons.'"
In the highly partisan audience that CNN had taken great pains to assemble the sheriff's words were met with a standing ovations.
After Loesch lays out a compelling case of how Israel and the entire law enforcement framework ignored all of the warning signs and failed us, Sheriff Israel has the temerity to tell her: "You're absolutely not the litmus test for how law enforcement should follow up."
Now we know it was all kabuki theater.
What we didn't know at the time the town hall aired but that Sheriff Israel did know at that time, was that all four of his deputies that were on the scene – the one assigned to protect the school and the three that responded to the call – all refused to answer the call of duty.
Instead, they cowered outside hiding behind their cars. Right, "trust us to protect you."
Even if Cruz was 21 or 31 his team of first responders weren't entering that building. Age had nothing to do with the lack of response of the officers who report to him.
When it was first reported that Scott Peterson, the "armed resource officer" on duty didn't respond we chalked it up to cowardice. Now that we know there were four officers who failed to do anything to save those kids, we have to wonder if a "stand down" order had been given.
Israel, for all his reassuring gun-grabbing bluster, is a phony that needs to be fired and interrogated.
Were his deputies chosen for their cowardice or is Israel just an incompetent unable to build a team with the balls to carryout the necessary response? Or worse, was Israel part of a larger government conspiracy to fail?
Tucker Carlson provided a completely factual accounting of just how badly the government failed:
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The only conclusion was the one that Carlson came to:
"The schools failed. The local police failed. The Florida State bureaucracy failed. The officer on duty failed. The FBI failed. The government's first duty is protecting its citizens. They failed.
"Ultimately citizens have to defend themselves. The message could not be clearer. And yet, the same government officials who failed to protect us are saying we don't have a right to protect ourselves."
And we'd still be swallowing the crap Israel was feeding us if the Coral Springs PD had answered the call. They obviously didn't get the stand down order.
What they found when the arrived at the scene sickened them.
Sources from Coral Springs, Fla., Police Department announced that when its officers arrived on the scene they were shocked to find three Broward County Sheriff's deputies behind their cars with weapons drawn. And, the school's armed resource officer hiding also outside.
The Coral Springs cops entered the building to engage the shooter on their own. Later other Broward County deputies arrived; only two entered the high school.
Coral Springs City Manager Mike Goodrum was incensed that confronted Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel during a vigil for victims the next day, where he accused his officers of laying back when students could have been dying in the school.
That wasn't the last of it. The next day, Coral Springs Police Chief Tony Pustizzi wrote in an internal e-mail "another agency has given the impression that it had provided the majority of the rescue efforts. Please know that this issue will be addressed, and the truth will come out in time."
So when the disingenuous sheriff told Dana Loesch "You're absolutely not the litmus test for how law enforcement should follow up" who does he think should be? Certainly it can't be him.
This is still the United States, and thanks to the election of President Trump, We the People, still have the right to determine how we choose to defend ourselves.


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Like us, our furry companions can suffer from sensitive stomachs too. And although this is rarely a matter of life-or-death, if you're not careful about the food you're feeding your dog, the condition can become serious, resulting in unpleasant and painful gastrointestinal symptoms. Often, the food that your pet is eating can not only worsen the condition but create it in the first place– many dogs develop intolerances to certain foods and ingredients, which, if consumed regularly, can lead to severe digestive issues.
So what do you do if your pet suffers from poor digestion? It's easy – start feeding him better foods. To help you find such a recipe, we've created a list of what we think are the best dog foods for sensitive stomachs on the market currently. There's also our Buying Guide at the end of the article, which can help you learn more about the condition itself and how you can help your dog overcome it.
The Best Dog Food For Sensitive Stomachs
Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Canine Recipe
If you're looking for an affordable high-quality dog food that will not upset your pooch's stomach but actually improve his gastrointestinal health as well as the health of his skin and coat, you've found it. This kibble by Taste of the Wild is one of the best dog foods for sensitive stomach and diarrhea as well as allergies, as all of its animal protein comes from fish rich in omega fatty acids. Plus, it's grain-free, so a fantastic sensitive dog food all around.
The first ingredient in this recipe is salmon, sustainably sourced. Other ingredients follow, including ocean fish meal, sweet potatoes, peas, lentils, smoked salmon, tomatoes, blueberries, raspberries and others. All in all, it's a great blend of healthy, wholesome foods that are rich in protein, healthy fats and fiber. There are added species-specific probiotics which help improve your pet's digestion and immune function. Added vitamins and minerals are also there, including Taurine which is important for heart, brain and eye health. Of course, there are no artificial additives or fillers of any kind.
Calorie content: 3,600 kcal/kg; 360 kcal/cup
Minimum protein: 25%
Minimum fat: 15%
Maximum fiber: 3%
Maximum moisture: 10%
Omega 3 fatty acids (min) 0.3%; omega 6 fatty acids (min) 2.6%
Contains added vitamins and minerals
With Taurine and probiotics
First three ingredients: salmon, ocean fish meal, sweet potatoes
- BrandTaste of the Wild
- Model1575_5_TDP
- Weight5 pounds
Blue Buffalo Basics Grain-Free Formula
If your pet suffers from digestive issues, has various food intolerances and maybe even poor kidney health, dog foods that follow a limited-ingredient philosophy and are not very high in protein are your best option. This kibble by Blue Buffalo called Blue Basics is such a food – made with simple, nutritious ingredients, including turkey as the main protein source, it is a great grain-free, budget-friendly option for most sensitive pups.
The first two things we see in this food is deboned turkey and turkey meal. In other words, this is a single animal protein source food, best suited for dogs with food sensitivities. Other ingredients include tapioca starch, potatoes, peas, pumpkin, flaxseed, kelp, blueberries, cranberries and others. There is also fish oil for increased omega-3 fatty acid content which helps lower inflammation and improve skin health. The kibble is also enriched with all the necessary vitamins and minerals and contains naturally occurring Glucosamine, a supplement that promotes joint health. Like al Blue Buffalo products, this dry dog food for sensitive stomachs is free from all artificial additives and fillers.
Calorie content: 3,550 Kcals/kg; 323 Kcals/cup
Minimum protein: 20%
Minimum fat: 12%
Maximum fiber: 6%
Maximum moisture: 10%
Omega 3 fatty acids (min) 0.75%; omega 6 fatty acids (min) 2.25%
Contains added vitamins and minerals
With naturally occurring Glucosamine
First three ingredients: deboned turkey, turkey meal, tapioca starch
- BrandBlue Buffalo
- Model753
- Weight24 pounds
Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach and Skin
Formulated by Hill's nutrition experts, this dry dog food is clinically proven to improve canine health and well-being. It's made of easily digestible, nutritious ingredients, and will not only help boost your pet's digestion, but the health of his skin and look of his coat too. With a few whole grains and a single animal protein present, this kibble is packed with naturally occurring antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
The first ingredient here is brewers rice, followed by chicken meal. Although animal-based protein is the second ingredient, the kibble contains a good average of 23.6% of protein. Other foods are also added of course, including whole grain sorghum, barley, pea, dried beet pulp, flaxseed, apples, cranberries, broccoli, carrots and others. It's a nice blend of easy-to-digest ingredients, all full of antioxidants and nutrients canines need to be healthy. There are added vitamins and minerals as well, including Taurine. There are no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives here, so it's a perfectly gentle formula even for super-sensitive dogs.
Calorie content: 3688 kcal/kg; 366 kcal/cup
Minimum protein: 23.6%
Minimum fat: 15.2%
Maximum fiber: 1.6%
Omega 3 fatty acids (min) 0.52%; omega 6 fatty acids (min) 4.42%
Contains added vitamins and minerals
With Taurine
First three ingredients: brewers rice, chicken meal, whole grain sorghum
- BrandHill's Pet Nutrition
- Model8860
- Weight15.5 pounds
CANIDAE All Life Stages Formulas
If you're looking for a high-quality, veterinarian-formulated dry dog food for sensitive adult dogs, seniors and puppies, you need to check out CANIDAE All Life stages formulations, and this particular lamb meal and rice recipe. Made with quality protein, veggies, fruits and added probiotics, this kibble is delicious, easy to digest and actually helps improve canine health, immune system, skin and coat health and general well-being.
Lamb meal is the first ingredient in this dry dog food, which is followed by nutritious whole grains such as brown rice, barley and millet. Other ingredients include peas, tomatoes, flaxseed, alfalfa, cranberries, papaya and pineapple. Salmon oil is also included for more omega-3 fatty acids, and so are the added probiotics for better digestion and nutrient absorption. The kibble is also enriched with all important minerals and vitamins, and includes naturally occurring Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate which help improve the health of cartilage and joints. Thanks to a unique blend of ingredients and supplements, this is a fantastic sensitive puppy food, just as it is adult and senior dog food. And like all Canidae pet foods, it's free from all artificial additives and fillers.
Calorie content: 3,500 kcal/kg; 457 kcal/cup
Minimum protein: 23%
Minimum fat: 12.50%
Maximum fiber: 4%
Maximum moisture: 10%
Omega 3 fatty acids (min) 0.50%; omega 6 fatty acids (min) 3.35%
Contains added vitamins and minerals
With probiotics and naturally occurring Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate
First three ingredients: lamb meal, brown rice, cracked pearled barley
- BrandCANIDAE
- Model1230
- Weight30 pounds
Wellness Simple Limited Ingredient Diet Dry Food
Simple, tasty, nutritious and excellent for sensitive canines, this dry dog food from Wellness Simple Limited Ingredient line has everything an adult dog with a sensitive stomach needs, and then some. With a single animal protein – lamb – this kibble caters to dogs with food sensitivities. It also helps it's not particularly high in protein, as some sensitive canines also have compromised kidney function.
The first two ingredients in this dry dog food are lamb and lamb meal, which are followed by oatmeal. Then we have a few more wholesome grains, veggies, seeds and plants, including rice and millet, tomatoes, flaxseed and chicory root extract. All in all, a simple recipe that still manages to pack all the essential nutrients canines need. Of course, the kibble is also fortified with vitamins and minerals, including Taurine, a supplement that helps preserve eye, heart and brain health. Added probiotics are also there, which help improve digestion. This is a quality sensitive dog food that doesn't contain any artificial additives or fillers.
Calorie content: 3,443 kcal/kg; 406 kcal/cup
Minimum protein: 21%
Minimum fat: 12%
Maximum fiber: 4.75%
Maximum moisture: 11%
Omega 3 fatty acids (min) 0.75%; omega 6 fatty acids (min) 2%
Contains added vitamins and minerals
With Taurine and probiotics
First three ingredients: lamb, lamb meal, oatmeal
- BrandWellness Pet Food
- Model89311
- Weight26 pounds
Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet
One of the best dog foods for dogs with sensitive stomachs and skin allergies on the market, Merrick's Limited Ingredient line features simple, nourishing ingredients that are proven to support immune function and overall well-being of dogs. This particular recipe features real chicken, which is the single source animal protein. Despite containing only one animal-based protein, the kibble is high in this macronutrient and moderately rich in fats – perfect for your dog's muscle maintenance and skin and coat health.
Besides chicken and chicken meal, this dry dog food also includes a few legumes and vegetables, such as chickpeas, organic alfalfa and peas. There is also added flaxseed oil, which is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, so important for your pet's skin and coat health. Added vitamins, minerals and probiotics are also there, providing a complete and balanced everyday nutrition. There are also naturally occurring Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate, which are always beneficial in canine nutrition. What is not included are grains of any kind, or artificial additives and unnecessary fillers.
Calorie content: 3,670 kcal/kg; 367 kcal/cup
Minimum protein: 30%
Minimum fat: 16%
Maximum fiber: 3.50%
Maximum moisture: 11%
Omega 3 fatty acids (min) 0.30%; omega 6 fatty acids (min) 3.50%
Enriched with vitamins and minerals
With probiotics and naturally occurring Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate
First three ingredients: deboned chicken, chicken meal, chickpeas
- BrandMerrick Pet Care
- Model39031
- Weight22 pounds
Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula
If your entire household is vegetarian/vegan and you'd prefer if your dog was too, or if your pooch has a super-sensitive stomach and poor kidney health, the vegetarian recipe by Natural Balance is a great dog food option. Packed with wholesome, antioxidant-rich ingredients such as whole grains, veggies, fruits and seeds, this dry dog food can help improve your dog's sensitive digestion and even failing kidney health.
Since this kibble contains no meat of any kind or dairy products for that matter, the first three ingredients are whole grains – brown rice, oatmeal and barley. Then we have some nutritious legumes and veggies, such as peas, potatoes, tomatoes, spinach and kelp, as well as seeds and fruits such as flaxseed and cranberries. There are added vitamins and minerals as well, so the food provides a balanced and complete nutrition for adult dogs. Taurine is also a part of the ingredient list, which is a good supplement for brain, heart and eye health. Importantly, the kibble is free from artificial flavors, colors and preservatives.
Calorie content: 3,480 kcal/kg; 365 kcal/cup
Minimum protein: 18%
Minimum fat: 8%
Maximum fiber: 4%
Maximum moisture: 10%
Omega 3 fatty acids (min) 0.30%; omega 6 fatty acids (min) 2.0%
Fortified with vitamins and minerals
With Taurine
First three ingredients: brown rice, oatmeal, cracked pearled barley
- BrandNatural Balance
- Model42068
- Weight4.5 pounds
Wellness Simple Limited Ingredient Diet Wet Food
If your furry friend is of sensitive health but prefers wet foods over kibbles, try this turkey and potato recipe by Wellness Simple Ingredient Diet. Made with natural, simple ingredients that are easy to digest, this canned dog food will help nourish your dog's health and boost her immune system as it doesn't contain any of the typical allergy-causing ingredients, including grains and chicken.
This wet dog formula contains turkey and turkey broth as the first two ingredients. Considering this is a limited ingredient diet, it doesn't contain too many additional foods, only potatoes for extra carbohydrates, flaxseed for healthy fatty acids and chicory root extract for fiber. To provide optimal nutrition, the recipe is fortified with all the necessary vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E which fights damage caused by free radicals and helps lower inflammation. Of course, the formula doesn't contain any artificial additives, including flavors, preservatives, colors, or fillers of any kind, including corn and wheat. You can use this canned food in two ways: either served alone or mixed with your pup's favorite kibble.
Calorie content: 1,325 kcal/kg; 469 kcal/can
Minimum protein: 8%
Minimum fat: 7%
Maximum fiber: 1%
Maximum moisture: 78%
Contains added vitamins and minerals
First three ingredients: turkey, turkey broth, potatoes
- BrandWellness Pet Food
- Model89490
- Weight24 pounds
Nature's Variety Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet
Made with purposefully simple but highly nutritious ingredients, this canned dog food is high in quality protein but not too high in fats or calories, so it's a perfect choice for overweight, sensitive canines who love wet recipes. The formula is free from all ingredients that are known to irritate sensitive stomachs, including grains and chicken.
The first ingredient here is rabbit, which is the single animal-based protein source. This is followed by water and rabbit liver, as well as peas and pea protein. That's it for extra ingredients! As you can probably tell, this is a truly limited ingredient diet, best suited for super-sensitive pups. Of course, the food is fortified with added vitamins and minerals, so it provides a balanced and complete everyday nutrition which can be served alone or mixed with your pet's favorite dry food. In fact, this recipe is suitable for all life stages, which thanks to its limited ingredient list, is one of the best puppy foods for sensitive stomachs. Importantly, it's free from all artificial additives and fillers.
Calorie content: 1,050 kcal/kg; 393 kcal/can
Minimum protein: 10%
Minimum fat: 4.50%
Maximum fiber: 3%
Maximum moisture: 76%
Omega 3 fatty acids (min) 0.10%; omega 6 fatty acids (min)0.65 %
Contains added vitamins and minerals
First three ingredients: rabbit, water, rabbit liver
- BrandNature's Variety
- Model769949707516
- Weight9.9 pounds
Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diet
If your pooch loves wet dog foods and chicken is his favorite flavor, check out this canned recipe by Natural Balance, L.I.D. Containing only wholesome and simple ingredients, including chicken and sweet potatoes, this wet dog food is a good option for sensitive canines as it's free from grains and all unnecessary fillers.
Chicken and chicken broth are the first two things we see on the ingredient list. Potatoes, sweet potatoes, chicken meal and liver are also included, which help increase the nutrient content without being too hard on the digestion. In fact, these are the only extra ingredients – the rest are added supplements, including vitamins and minerals which help make this a complete everyday nutrition that can be fed to adult dogs and seniors. Also, because the ingredients are so simple and easily digestible, this is a good sensitive stomach puppy food option that can be served alone or mixed with kibble. And if you're worried about artificial additives, there's no need, as this recipe contains none.
Calorie content: 1,100 kcal/kg; 405 kcal/can
Minimum protein: 5.5%
Minimum fat: 3.5%
Maximum fiber: 1.5%
Maximum moisture: 78%
Fortified with vitamins and minerals
First three ingredients: chicken, chicken broth, potatoes
- BrandNatural Balance
- Model43267
- Weight9.75 pounds
Best Dog Food For Sensitive Stomach Buying Guide
While many dogs suffer from irritated stomachs because of the food they eat, some dogs will exhibit the symptoms of a sensitive stomach even though the culprit is something else. For instance, more serious health problems, including bacterial infections, ulcers and even stomach cancer, can appear as if your dog suffers from easily upset stomach. For this reason, if your furry friend suddenly starts exhibiting symptoms of a sensitive stomach (more about that later), it's important to take him to the vet to rule out serious conditions. Once serious health problems have been ruled out, you should start examining other possible causes of sensitive stomachs in dogs. What you're almost guaranteed to find out though, is that the food your pet is eating is causing his digestive issues.
Some dogs, just like some people, simply have sensitive stomachs. Such pets need extra attention when it comes to diet, and you, as your dog's food provider, need to be aware of that and make sure your dog's food is actually helping improve his condition, not worsen it. How do you do that? By providing him healthy, wholesome and simple dog formulas that are proven to be easy on digestion and good for canine overall health, especially their immune system. And if you're having a hard time finding such food – no worries, we're here to help. Besides our Top 10 list of the best dog foods for sensitive stomachs, we also write about the condition itself, how you can help your pet feel better, as well as how to spot the right foods specifically for your dog.
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What to Look for in Best Dog Foods For Sensitive Stomachs
Because dogs can suffer from easily upset stomachs for different reasons, it can be difficult to pinpoint exactly what's causing digestive issues for your dog. Besides, like humans, dogs are all individuals and different ingredients affect some differently than others. So, instead of focusing on what to eliminate, let's first talk about what to look for in dog foods for sensitive stomachs.
- Wholesome, simple ingredients
Dogs with sensitive stomachs don't do well on a lot of processed foods, meaning recipes that include a lot of refined grains, unnecessary fillers and artificial additives. Instead, their sensitive stomachs prefer simple, natural ingredients such as real meats, fish and poultry, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains if not sensitive to them. Generally though, if your pup has a very upset stomach most of the time, it's best to focus on limited ingredient and hypoallergenic diets, or formulas that contain only the most basic ingredients: a single animal protein and a couple of veggies or fruits or whole grains, depending on what your dog likes and does well on.
- Easily digestible foods
If your pup has constant digestive issues, the last thing you want to do is feed him foods that are difficult to digest. Instead, pick easily digestible dog formulas that contain natural ingredients, such as real meat, a few vegetables and/or fruits and a couple of whole grains. Generally, chicken, turkey, lamb, fish, potatoes, brown rice and berries are very well tolerated by most dogs so they're some of the ingredients you should be looking for in sensitive dog foods. It's also a good idea to look for foods that contain added probiotics as they help improve digestion and allow better nutrient absorption. Of course, it's always possible that your dog is allergic or very sensitive to some of the generally well-tolerated ingredients, so what's important is to pick foods that work specifically for your pet. This may require some experimentation, but once you find the right food, your pet will let you know (besides a healthy tummy, you'll also notice a healthier, shinier coat!).
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Symptoms of a Sensitive Stomach
As mentioned, dogs can suffer from sensitive stomachs for different reasons. One canine may be very sensitive to a particular protein, such as chicken, while another one may have gluten intolerance. However, although all dogs are different, most canines with sensitive stomachs will exhibit similar symptoms.
- Bloating and flatulence: if your pup is bloated and gassy after every meal, he's more than likely suffering from digestive issues caused by wrong foods for him.
- Vomiting: while the occasional bout of vomiting is to be expected with dogs who overeat, if your dog vomits regularly after eating, it's highly likely that the food he's eating is not right for him.
- Loose stools: runny stools and diarrhea are normal from time to time, but if your pet is frequently plagued with loose stools, he's suffering from an irritated stomach.
Besides these common symptoms, your pet may also experience:
- Abdominal pain
- Lack of appetite
- Inability to gain weight.
Bear in mind, your dog may experience one or several of these symptoms at once depending on the severity of his condition, so pay attention to his behavior after meals and take action no matter how insignificant the symptoms may appear. Some dogs exhibit only bloating and lack of appetite which most owners don't find too alarming, but the longer the condition goes undetected and untreated, the harder it is to get it under control.
Ingredients in Dog Food That Cause Upset Stomachs in Dogs
We mentioned that every dog is different and may experience symptoms of a sensitive stomach for different reasons. In this chapter, we want to underline the importance of understanding your dog as an individual. Although some ingredients have been associated with causing digestive issues in dogs in general, it's crucial to understand that just because your neighbor's sensitive dog has grain intolerances doesn't mean your pet has too. Similarly, just because some dogs develop sensitivity to chicken, doesn't mean your pup will. However, it's true that some ingredients are not tolerated well by sensitive canines. These include:
- Grains: most dogs with sensitive stomachs have mild to severe grain sensitivities. Corn, wheat and other highly processed grains are therefore best avoided in dog foods. Instead, focus on just a few whole or easily digestible grains such as brown or white rice, barley and oats (oatmeal). Of course, if your vet has advised you to switch to grain-free dog foods, do make that switch as some canines cannot tolerate any grains at all.
- Certain proteins: some dogs either don't digest certain proteins well in the first place, or develop a sensitivity to it later in life. Usually, this is chicken or poultry in general, but pork meats may also be hard to digest for some dogs. If your pet doesn't tolerate a specific source of animal protein, finding out which one that is may require some trial and error.
- Dairy: like some humans, some dogs have lactose intolerance. If your pooch is one of them, you'll want to steer clear from all dog foods that contain dairy products, including milk, yogurt, cheese and other cultured dairy foods.
- Artificial additives: artificial preservatives, colors and flavors can cause issues even in healthy dogs if consumed regularly, so it's no wonder they're never a part of a good sensitive dog food. Of course, all commercial dog foods should contain some form of a preservative, but natural preservatives are always better than artificial ones.
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Other Helpful Dietary Tips for Dogs With Sensitive Stomachs
If your furry friend has an easily upset stomach, providing him good food can be challenging. Many dog foods marketed as safe for sensitive stomachs contain ingredients that some dogs don't tolerate well, so finding the product that's just right for your pet may take some time. Just remember that all dogs are different – what's important is to look at your own dog's reactions to certain foods and avoid the ones that seem to cause sensitive stomach symptoms.
Generally, it's best to stick to simple recipes. Dog foods that contain one or two animal protein sources along with easily digestible ingredients such as rice and maybe a few more added veggies or fruits are good options. Whichever food you choose, make sure it's supplemented with all the important vitamins and minerals. Added probiotics can also help.
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Our Top Pick
All dog foods featured in our Top 10 list are excellent choices for sensitive dogs, but the Taste of the Wild, Grain-Free Pacific Stream Canine Recipe seems to have it all. With a very balanced ratio of protein to fat to carbohydrates, this recipe is one of the best dog foods for sensitive stomachs. Here is why.
- Contains two similar animal protein sources: packed with quality fish protein, this kibble is well-tolerated by pretty much all sensitive canines;
- It's grain-free: because most dogs with sensitive stomachs have mild sensitivities to grains, it helps this recipe contains none;
- Wholesome ingredients: because grains are not included in this recipe, veggies, fruits and legumes are. All are natural, simple, antioxidant-rich ingredients, known to support canine health;
- Supplemented with probiotics: as mentioned, added probiotics in dog foods are a huge plus for sensitive canines. They help improve digestive health and allow for better nutrient absorption;
- Artificial additives-free: this kibble contains none of the artificial additives that can cause upset stomach and poor health, including preservatives, colors and flavors.
All in all, a fantastic budget-friendly food choice for all sensitive dogs.


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Deadline postponed for the second targeted consultation on Annex 1
Those who have already submitted their comments are welcome to revise their contribution if they would like to. Only their latest comments will be considered.
The European Commission remain at your disposal in case you would have any further questions at : firstname.lastname@example.com
Geneva, 20 February 2020:
Period of consultation:
From 20 February 2020 to 20 July 2020.
Objective of the consultation:
Annex 1 was first published in 1971, to ensure sterility of medicinal products placed on the market for the benefits of patients.
Since then it has undergone a number of targeted updates but, until now it has not undergone a full review. This revision is intended to add clarity, introduce the principles of Quality Risk Management to allow for the inclusion of new technologies and innovative processes and to change the structure to a more logical flow. Key changes are:
A first consultation conducted from 20 December 2017 to 20 March 2018 allowed about 140 companies and/or organizations to comment. The joint PIC/S-EMA drafting group (with WHO participation) processed more than 6200 lines of comments.
Due to widespread interest from industry following the first consultation, and because of substantial modifications introduced in several sections, the European Commission (EC), the European Medicines Agency (EMA), WHO and PIC/S have jointly agreed to engage with stakeholders a second targeted consultation on the updated draft guidance (version 12) focused on the sections and/or significantly modified paragraphs that raised most concerns by stakeholders.
The second targeted consultation aims at collecting experience from the sectors on certain manufacturing steps. PIC/S therefore expect to receive contribution from the associations representing the sectors.
In order to maintain the global alignment of standards, achieving at the same time assurance for the highest quality, the document will be, in parallel, subject to a second joint targeted consultation by the EC / EMA, WHO and PIC/S.
Joint Consultation Process
In line with the PIC/S-EMA Harmonised Consultation Procedure, comments will be collected by the EC as well as a number of organisations representing relevant stakeholders, which have agreed to receive all the comments of this second consultation from their members, to compile and send the comments to the European Commission. For the list of stakeholders, please refer to the EC website (link provided below), in particular the section on "Targeted Stakeholders".
To download the consultation document and the template required to submit comments as well as for the process on how to submit comments, please refer to the EC website by clicking "here" - see in particular the section on "How to submit a contribution".
The consultation document is also published on the PIC/S website under the section Drafts on the page "Publications"
Geneva, 1 June 2020: The following new PIC/S guidance documents have been successfully adopted:
The documents, which have been successfully developed by the PIC/S Expert Circle on Controlling Cross-Contamination in Shared Facilities, led by UK / MHRA, entered into force on 1 June 2020.
To download these documents (PI 052-1 and PI 053-1), please consult the page "Publications" or click on the links below:
Geneva, 19 February 2020: On 17 February 2020, the Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) applied for PIC/S membership. The Rapporteurs will be appointed by written procedure.
Geneva, 30 December 2019: the PIC/S Committee met on 11-12 November 2019 in Toyama (Japan). The meeting was followed by the PIC/S annual training Seminar on 13-15 November 2019. The topic of the seminar was "Quality Assurance of Sterile Medicinal Products - Annex 1".
The press release regarding these events is available in newsletter format here or can be downloaded in pdf format from the link below:
Geneva, 28 November 2019: PIC/S has published on a draft basis a Recommendation on How to Evaluate / Demonstrate the Effectiveness of a Pharmaceutical Quality System in relation to Risk-based Change Management (PI 054-1 (Draft 1)) developed by the PIC/S Expert Circle on Quality Risk Management (QRM).
This draft Recommendation will be applied on a 6-month trial basis by PIC/S Participating Authorities.
The purpose of this draft document is to provide guidance on evaluating and demonstrating the effectiveness of a PQS in relation to risk-based change management. This is in recognition of the fact that the PIC/S GMP Guide requires companies to demonstrate the effectiveness of their PQS and to apply quality risk management (QRM) principles to change control activities. Further information on the background to this Recommendation and the anticipated benefits of this guidance are provided in PIC/S Concept Note (PS/INF 88/2019).
This draft document is not open for comments by industry. Formal adoption of the guidance will proceed in accordance with PIC/S procedures on a revised version after completion of the trial-period.
To download the draft Recommendation (PI 054-1 (Draft 1)) and the Concept Note (PS/INF 88/2019), please consult the page "Publications" or click on the links below:
Geneva, 20 September 2019: A draft revision of the PIC/S GMP Guide Annex 2 (Manufacture of biological medicinal substances and products for human use) has been prepared by the PIC/S Working Group on revision of Annex 2 established with WHO, led by Francesco Cicirello (Australia / TGA) and by the PIC/S Sub-Committee on GMDP Harmonisation, led by Paul Gustafson (Canada / ROEB).
This revision is subject to a focused stakeholder consultation which includes both consultation questions and an opportunity to comment on:
Draft Annex 2A takes into account the international development in the regulation of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP) with particular attention to the European Commission guideline on GMP for ATMP which has been published since the latest revision of the EU Annex 2, while addressing at the same time concerns of PIC/S Participating Authorities with regard to patient safety and proportionate regulation for ATMPs. Draft Annex 2B is the revised version of EU Annex 2 for biologics (excluding ATMPs).
This consultation will also allow PIC/S to collect feedback from stakeholders to help PIC/S develop its thinking in this area. PIC/S recognises that this is a rapidly developing industry and the revision being developed represents an intention of PIC/S to consider:
- issues that stakeholders including (academia, hospitals, subject matter experts or the pharmaceutical industry SMEs)
are facing in the international context; and
- how harmonised international GMP standards can help to facilitate manufacturing of these products, especially in
consideration of the increasing manufacturing that occur cross-border.
The consultation period will last 3 months and run from 20 September 2019 to 20 December 2019.
To submit feedback, please provide feedback exclusively on the dedicated Consultation Notice (PS/INF 24/2019) and submit in Word format (not PDF) by e-mail with subject line "PIC/S Focused Public Consultation - Revision Annex 2" to one of the following associations which will collect and compile responses. Stakeholders should only reply once.
To download the Consultation Notice (PS/INF 24/2019) and the Draft Annexes 2A and 2B (PS/INF 25/2019 (Rev. 1) and PS/INF 26/2019 (Rev. 1)) please consult the page "Publications" or click on the links below:
PS INF 24 2019 Consultation Notice Revision Annex 2
PS INF 25 2019 (Rev. 1) Draft Annex 2A (Manufacture of ATMP) to PICS GMP Guide for Public Consultation.pdf
PS INF 26 2019 (Rev. 1) Draft Annex 2B (Manufacture of biological medicinals) to PICS GMP Guide for Public Consultation.pdf


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I ended up going to the barbeque after all.
After the internet café, I went back to the guesthouse Candles in the Wind – The place I stayed, (pictured above) where first I saw the lady downstairs who was trying to get me to go to a doctor because I had a mosquito bite that had turned into a boil that was getting of control (as they always seem to do, does anyone know if an anti- histamine shot can prevent this problem?)
This is the boil in case you are interested… since I took a picture of it I may as well share LOL:
I saw Jay. We spoke for a minute and I was about to mention the MySpace connection but he got in there first,
"You're on my MySpace aren't you?"
Hahaha! That was funny. Anyway… so I called Sherman and he said he would come by to take me to the Barbeque as they hadn't even got the boat over there yet.
We drove down to Buccoo where we waited for the boat:
Sherman getting irate that the boat was taking so long
At this point let me just add that the day that I met Sherman he was telling me about how I should go on the glass bottom boat to see fish. As a way of trying to persuade me to go on the boat he said to me,
"Don't worry you won't drown. The boat won't sink… My boat is very very safe."
Funny thing is that before he actually said that I wasn't thinking about the boat sinking. If I go on a boat I assume it isn't going to sink, the same way I get into a plane and expect it not to fall out of the sky! Him saying that made me wonder if one of his boats had in fact sunk before. When I got on this particular boat I knew why he had made the statement concerning the boat's safety the day before.
The man steering the boat who everybody referred to as DR BUZZBY
Dr Buzzby scooping out the water that was coming in from the bottom of the boat.
Yes this is the reason why he mentioned boats sinking. The boat was letting in water!!!
So we arrived in No Man's Land., which is at the entrance of the Bon Accord Lagoon.
Arriving at No Man's Land
Sherman's two cousins were already there to help him set up. Apparently No Man's Land is a top spot for boozy beach barbeques
All three of them together on the way back
While they set things up I wandered around the island taking pictures and "swimming" (I do play swimming since I can't take my feet of f the floor).
Here are some pictures:
It turns out that I wasn't needed to help with the Barbeque so I found a hidden spot and lay out on the beach reading and getting waited on by Sherman's cousin who would bring beers, rum punch and food.
Here is my plate of macaroni pie, grouper,rice, potato salad (with beetroot which is why it's purple), tomatoes and cucumbers
It was so good I went back for seconds.
At the end of the day when they were packing up I went to go and talk to Dr Buzzby who was there selling jewellery. He took a shining to my feather earrings and it was decided that we were going to collaborate. He would show me how to make the stuff and I would give him new ideas. Unfortunately it didn't happen and I didn't see him again.
It was a good day and I was so tired from lazing around eating and drinking that when I got back to the guesthouse I knocked myself out for the whole night… of course the two puffs of high grade contributed to that too… 02072007


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To mis-quote Neil Young. When I get big I'm gonna get me a Hon Baren. Until such time as I get big, or more appropriately can afford one. I thought I'd have a go at making one.
First step was to make the coil, that in a genuine baren is covered by the bamboo sheath. This should be a coil of plaited bamboo fibres. I made a string coil which I twisted together and then twisted back on itself to make a four strand length which I then coiled up.
To make it stiffer I painted it with acrylic primer.
I then cut 3 circles from mountboard each slightly smaller than the other and stuck them together before placing my string coil on them. The three card circles under the string help to give the convex surface of a true baren. For the cover I used a sheet of teflon that I got from the baking shelves of the local Home Bargains shop, which I cut to size and tied in an approximation of the proper manner. This last bit was a bit fiddly, an extra couple of hands would have been useful.
I used it to print a small and simple single colour print. Now to use it on something bigger.
Happy New Year.


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A judge holds a hearing Thursday on whether to sign a court order declaring Natalee Holloway dead more than six years after she disappeared in Aruba. The hearing comes one day after a suspect questioned in her disappearance, Joran van der Sloot, pleaded guilty to killing a woman in Peru.
Jefferson County Probate Judge Alan King is hearing a request by Natalee Holloway's father to have her declared dead. Her mother originally objected, but will not contest a ruling Thursday, her attorney said.
King ruled in September that Dave Holloway had met the legal presumption of death for his daughter and it was up to someone to prove she didn't die on a high school graduation trip. He set the hearing for Thursday to allow time for anyone to come forward.
The father's attorney, Mark White, said no new evidence has emerged, and he will ask the judge to rule her dead.
"We intend to point out the fact that the person who we believe is responsible for this tragedy is now an adjudicated killer," White said Wednesday.
Van der Sloot, 24, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to the 2010 murder of a 21-year-old woman he met at a Lima casino. Stephany Flores was killed five years to the day after Natalee Holloway, an 18-year-old from the wealthy Birmingham suburb of Mountain Brook, disappeared. She was last seen leaving a bar withvan der Sloot.
Shortly after Flores' death on May 30, 2010, van der Sloot told police he killed the woman in Peru in a fit of rage after she discovered on his laptop his connection to the disappearance of Holloway. Police forensic experts disputed the claim.
Attorneys for the Holloway family said both of Natalee Holloway's parents plan to be in the Birmingham courtroom on Thursday.
Beth Holloway's attorney, John Q. Kelly, said, "Our thoughts and prayers are with the Flores family during these extraordinarily painful and public proceedings. We hope they find some measure of privacy, inner strength and peace as time goes by."
Kelly said that once van der Sloot is sentenced on Friday, he expect U.S. authorities to try to bring him to Alabama to face pending federal charges accusing him of extorting $25,000 from Beth Holloway to reveal the location of her body daughter's body in Aruba. Kelly went to Aruba for the revelation, but van der Sloot did not deliver.
Natalee Holloway's parents were divorced in 1993. She was raised by her mother in Mountain Brook, but spent every other weekend with her father, an insurance agent in Meridian, Miss.
At a court hearing in September, Beth Holloway sent a lawyer to oppose her husband's efforts to have their daughter declared dead.
The attorney, Charlie DeBardelaben, said Wednesday evening she no longer objects and she understands the reasons her ex-husband wants a ruling. "She is ready to put an end to this chapter," he said.
At that court hearing, Dave Holloway's attorney said a court order declaring her dead would allow her father to use her $2,000 college fund for her younger brother and allow the father to stop paying hospital insurance for her.


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This post contains affiliate links.
What is a blog income report?
Each month, I'll share what income I've brought in from my three websites – this site, Joyful Abode, my newest site So Damn Domestic, and my old basically abandoned site, Baby Led Weaning Blog (which brings in a couple of dollars randomly here and there from Amazon affiliate links).
I'll also report my expenses, notes about my traffic, and my income per 1000 pageviews (for comparison's sake).
Then, I'll share my intentions for the next month. I won't be making monetary goals, but instead will focus on actions I can take to improve my blog income, especially in the long-term.
I want to inspire you.
I want to show you that it's totally possible to make a decent income from a blog.
I've done it (on and off, with varying levels of income, related to the effort I've put in) for 8 years now, and I want to help you get started, or give you new ideas if you're already a blogger.
Why NOW?
I've been blogging since 2007.
In that time, I've earned next to nothing from it some months, and over $3,000 a month for a period or two.
My income has paid for home births (which our insurance doesn't cover), paid for my van with cash, and has sent my children to Montessori school, something that's important to us as a family.
When I became pregnant with my third child, I had a really weird few months when I couldn't even look at my computer screen without getting an instant headache.
Super strange and inconvenient! And once that settled down, I just had a couple of "good months" computer-wise before he was born. And since then, I've had a newborn on my hands.
Which is awesome, of course. And he's still my number 1 priority most of the day.
But he's starting to take longer naps, and it looks like I might be able to devote some real time to this whole blogging thing again.
So, now is the time. Things are lining up for me to kick this blog back into gear again. And I want to take you on the journey this time!
It's About Intention
So instead of just playing it completely by ear, like I've done for the last 8 years, I want to do these reports to give myself a baseline, see my progress, and share my plans and insights with you.
I want to approach my blogging business with more intention, because I know it can do so much better than it is right now.
With such a weird long break, it feels like I'm stating from scratch (though I know it's far from that), and I want you to be able to share in the process of planning for and achieving growth. Maybe you can even play along with your own blog, doing some of the same exercises along with me.
So, before we get to the report for October, I want to know… what do YOU want to know? What questions do you have about blogging, or about the way I personally blog? Leave them in a comment and I'll answer them in future posts for you.
October is going to serve as sort of a baseline for me, since I'm just now getting back into the swing of things… here goes nothing.
Blogging Income for October 2015:
- Amazon – $146.16
- IZEA Sponsored Posts – $500
- Display ads (The Blogger Network) – $884.05
Total Income for October 2015 – $1656.21
Hosting (A Small Orange)– $155 (pre-paid a big chunk of time in advance)
AWeber for email marketing – $50
DAP (membership software) – $39.99
Paypal Fees – $3.95
Affiliate payouts – $17.10
Google mail apps – $10
Virtual Assistants (fiverr and private) – $109.06
(Use my fiverr link to get a free gig)
Amazon (S3 & SES) – $2.61
Equipment/Software – $112.03
Total Expenses for October 2015 – $499.74
Net Income for October 2015 – $1156.47
Traffic report:
(Ignore the crazy drop-off in the bounce rate and time on page… I had GA installed twice by mistake. It's fixed now.)
You can see a pretty big jump in my traffic around the last week of the month. I think this is due to a few things. I actually started writing a bit more and paying attention to the blog more. I updated some old posts, and wrote some new things.
I also participated in some "linky parties" where bloggers can submit posts for others to visit, and visit other people's posts in return. A couple of those parties featured one of my posts the next week, so I probably got some extra visits from that.
The traffic looks pretty good, but it's not up to where it was when I was really cultivating this site better… so I am hoping I can get it back up to its more normal 250-300k/month range.
RPM: Revenue per 1000 – $5.69
This is the amount of money I earned for every 1,000 views on the blog. The reason I'm using this metric is so that I can compare different months' income even if traffic varied widely.
Intentions for November:
During the month of November, I'm doing my own version of NaNoWriMo / NaBloPoMo.
In case you haven't heard of those, let me explain.
NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month. Writers set out to start and finish writing an entire novel in the month of November, of at least 50,000 words. That's roughly 1,700 words a day.
NaBloPoMo is National Blog Posting Month, when bloggers post on their website every day of the month.
I'm sort of combining them. I don't want to write a novel, and I don't want to post every day on my blogs. But I'm writing daily in November, and aiming for a monthly word count of 50,000 or more.
What am I writing? Anything! Blog posts for my sites, podcasts for my homemaking community, rambling "diary" style writing no one will ever see and I will never read again, emails for my subscribers… really anything.
I'm doing this to get back into the habit of writing after my maternity leave hiatus. Before Henry was born, I was doing well with daily writing, and I could see how it was going to be a great thing for my websites. When I write daily, I write better. I get used to letting the words flow, and when you're a content creator, that's kind of a necessary thing.
So, one of my intentions for November is to write daily, with a word count of 50,000 for the month. Think I can do it?
Another intention for November is to update my top 10 blog posts on Joyful Abode. Tweak them for better search engine optimization, make any recipes recognized as recipes by using the EasyRecipe plugin (which Google reads as recipe schema). Update photos if necessary, and add some affiliate links where appropriate. I've already started this, but I'd like to finish the top 10 posts by the end of the month.
Finally, I want to work on some more products for my community – make different and new planner printables and work through a short list of printables I want to update, since the old versions are ugly (the first ones I ever made need to be re-vamped).
I'll also upload these to my new etsy shop so people can purchase them a la carte if they don't want to jump for the whole membership just yet. Another (very successful) etsy digital product seller gave me some advice about my product listing photos, and I plan to take her advice by simplifying my main listing pictures as well.
So I think if I make any more intentions, it would be unrealistic. As it is, I'm stretching a bit with that word count goal! It's pretty optimistic, but I'm going to make it happen. Next month, I'll share how I did with these goals, and make some new ones for December.
- Write daily, 50,000 words total for November.
- Update/tweak top 10 blog posts on Joyful Abode.
- Make new printables for Hardcore Homemaking community and upload them to etsy as well.
- Simplify main etsy listing pictures.
And once again, because I really do want to help YOU through these reports…
I want to know… what do YOU want to know? What questions do you have about blogging, or about the way I personally blog? Leave them in a comment and I'll answer them in future posts for you.
If you are interested in starting a blog of your own, I created a tutorial that will help you start a blog of your own in 4 easy steps, starting at only $3.54 per month (with a discount only through my link) for blog hosting. Plus, you will receive a free blog domain (a $15 value) through my A Small Orange link if you purchase at least 12 months of blog hosting. And you definitely want to be self-hosted. Being self-hosted gives you the flexibility to make your blog look exactly the way you want it to, make money from it if you'd like (some free blog platforms restrict this), and truly own your internet "property."


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Garden Window
Someone anonymously said:
Josh Carley gives it a: 5/5
(No review.)
Cliff Seal gives it a: 4/5
'Garden Window' most certainly has clear and direct influences sound-wise, but knowing that only serves to return your mind to reality on occasion when listening to it. The arrangements are emotionally engulfing in ways that take you by surprise.
Anyway, spin this record.
Seth Brown gives it a: 5/5
O'Brother's first full length really brings out all the best parts of their style that began on the EP "The Death of Day" and drives it home with scouring guitar riffs and solid vocals. Tanner Merritt's voice has really matured in the past few years, and he shows it off on tracks like Sputnik, where he sounds almost desperate to Cleanse Me, where his voice is, at times, more powerful than the music – and that's a good thing.
The music itself varies just as much as the vocals, and we get some haunting ambiance that is stark difference to the near soul crushing heaviness that can be found in the track titled Malum.
O'Brother really delivers here with a great line up of songs that go from poundingly heavy to soothingly soft, sometimes in the same track.


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Hire Health LLC announced today that job search engine HireHealth.net has launched a new Facebook presence that supports the American Red Cross.
Atlanta, GA, July 31, 2011 -- Hire Health LLC announced today that job search engine HireHealth.net has launched a new Facebook presence that supports the American Red Cross. Facebook users can now search for healthcare, medical and hospital jobs directly from Facebook and each time a visitor "likes" the HireHealth.net Facebook page a dollar will be donated to the Red Cross.
"Working with Facebook to reach job seekers as well as being able to support the American Red Cross at the same time is a no brainer. Marrying Facebook, Hirehealth.net and the Red Cross will help us to put people back to work, create tremendous exposure for our employment advertisers and help rebuild America," noted Jay Tokarz, VP of Operations for Hire Health.
HireHealth.net is a three year old comprehensive healthcare, medical and hospital jobs search engine that provides more than one million job listings from companies and recruiters who have immediate job openings throughout the United States. Job seekers can search medical jobs, hospital jobs and healthcare jobs as well as set up automated email job matching alerts while remaining completely anonymous. Hire Health provides employment advertising to health care related companies, healthcare recruiters, medical staffing firms, job distribution services as well as other job search websites.
Hire Health is an active member of the International Association of Employment Web Sites (IAEWS).
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With its 2010-11 contract over but the voting, the United School Employees of Pasco has turned its attention to an outstanding unfair labor practices complaint against the district.
The USEP has complained that four high schools -- Ridgewood, Fivay, Hudson and Wesley Chapel -- created a daily "skinny" period and required teachers to instruct during that time, against their contract. USEP lawyers have stated that the practice was never negotiated, instead being implemented unilaterally. They asked for it to stop.
District lawyers responded that the schools followed the contract in creating programs to enhance student learning. Nothing in the contract guarantees teachers a five-period teaching day, they stated, and the schools were within their rights to implement "skinny" periods without negotiation.
A hearing before a state Public Employees Relations Commission officer is scheduled for the end of the month. USEP and district officials are talking settlement before the issue reaches that point.
Both sides have indicated a desire to better communicate on issues as they move toward talks on a 2011-12 contract, which will include bargaining over furloughs, among other issues.
Meanwhile, the USEP plans to count the teacher and school-related employee votes on the 2010-11 contract on Monday, in advance of the School Board's scheduled ratification vote on Tuesday. Stay tuned.
Posted by Jeff Solochek at 4:22:38 pm on May 13, 2011