Have you had a Banner or a Button made for your business/company? This is a great way to get your business out there! What kind of business do you have? You can strategically place you ad on certain websites. For instance if you have a candle company you wouldn't place your ad on a car website, you would place it on a candle website or a site that has something to do with candles or candle making.
Most websites charge a low fee for having your banner or button on their site. Somewhere between $1-$50 for a month. It all depends on how popular the website is and how many views it receives. You can also check out eBay for ad spots on certain sites.
- Have a Banner or a button made. Or both!
- Check out sites that you would like to place your ad on
- make an advertising Budget
-Make sure your ad appears on the site
Happy advertising!
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Mystery Hostess Party!
Looking for a great way to invite everyone you know and those that you want to introduce to your company? Have a Mystery Hostess Party! Dont know where to start? :
-Make a list of friends and family that would be interested in attending, dont forget co-workers and teachers.
- Send out an email or call to everyone with the date and time. Include what specials you will be having, if their will be snacks, drink or games. Also let them know if any prizes are going to be given out.
-Let them know the rules: for example: for every $10 you purchase, you will receive one raffle ticket (or however much you would like to make it). If a person books a party that day they will receive 5 raffle tickets. If they join under you they will receive 10 tickets.
- Try and close the party the day of so you can get the total of the party , draw the mystery hostess and let them pick out the FREE products and or half-off items.
- If the party isnt able to close that day..give them a week at most and than close it.
DO's for a successful Mystery Hostess Party
-DO call and email as many people as you know
-DO advertise
-DO state the "rules" clearly of the party before hand
-DO close within a timely manner
-DO email/call all guest afterwards thanking them for coming
DONT'S
-Do not change the rules in the middle of the show
-Do not cheat on the drawing of names, just because "Maria" is a friend doesnt mean she should receive the products. Everyone came for the chance to win also. Even if the name drawn is that of an enemy, reward them.
-Do not state an exact amount that the mystery hostess will win until all of the orders have been processed.
Have you had a Mystery Hostess Party before? Share your story and receive a FREE link to your site.
-Make a list of friends and family that would be interested in attending, dont forget co-workers and teachers.
- Send out an email or call to everyone with the date and time. Include what specials you will be having, if their will be snacks, drink or games. Also let them know if any prizes are going to be given out.
-Let them know the rules: for example: for every $10 you purchase, you will receive one raffle ticket (or however much you would like to make it). If a person books a party that day they will receive 5 raffle tickets. If they join under you they will receive 10 tickets.
- Try and close the party the day of so you can get the total of the party , draw the mystery hostess and let them pick out the FREE products and or half-off items.
- If the party isnt able to close that day..give them a week at most and than close it.
DO's for a successful Mystery Hostess Party
-DO call and email as many people as you know
-DO advertise
-DO state the "rules" clearly of the party before hand
-DO close within a timely manner
-DO email/call all guest afterwards thanking them for coming
DONT'S
-Do not change the rules in the middle of the show
-Do not cheat on the drawing of names, just because "Maria" is a friend doesnt mean she should receive the products. Everyone came for the chance to win also. Even if the name drawn is that of an enemy, reward them.
-Do not state an exact amount that the mystery hostess will win until all of the orders have been processed.
Have you had a Mystery Hostess Party before? Share your story and receive a FREE link to your site.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Do's and Dont's of starting your business..
Zig Ziglar says "You'll have everything thing you want, if you just give enough people what they want."
A few Do's:
-Do something you feel good about!!!!
-Do realize it takes time to build a business, most times it's not an overnight success.
-Do keep good records
( written by http://mybusinessfairy.blogspot.com)
Do something that you believe in and that is fun for you!
In those times that it seems like obstacles keep getting in the way, just remember that hard work pays off!!!
-Be patient
-Be the most dedicated person you know.
-do something you have a passion for and enjoy spending lots of time doing.
-do expect to have lots of patience when it comes to seeing results financially.
-do create an in-depth business plan/plan of action complete with all estimated start up costs and a rough plan for how to go about advertising your new business, as this is a very important element of gaining visibility.get into something that you have not researched.
Don't:
-try to reach for the pie in the sky "get rich overnight"
-do something you don't necessarily enjoy but only want to do it because it "could" make you lots of money.
-get into something that you have not researched.
-try to reach for the pie in the sky "get rich overnight"
-do something you don't necessarily enjoy but only want to do it because it "could" make you lots of money.
- Don't do it just for the money.
- Don't listen to what everyone else says.
-Don't be annoying.
(written by http://mybusinessfairy.blogspot.com)
All and All: Find your passion! it will show to your customers if its a business you do not like to be in. Just in it for the money. So love what ya do!
When you are feeling up go down and when you are feeling down go up. I think its really important to stay positive when you are building your business as your attitude effects the people in your downline. So never carry a negative attitude when you are speaking to your downline and when you need help and guidance and feeling down, go to your upline to encourage you.
(written by Vanessa www.glowtopia.com )
A few Do's:
-Do something you feel good about!!!!
-Do realize it takes time to build a business, most times it's not an overnight success.
-Do keep good records
( written by http://mybusinessfairy.blogspot.com)
Do something that you believe in and that is fun for you!
In those times that it seems like obstacles keep getting in the way, just remember that hard work pays off!!!
-Be patient
-Be the most dedicated person you know.
-do something you have a passion for and enjoy spending lots of time doing.
-do expect to have lots of patience when it comes to seeing results financially.
-do create an in-depth business plan/plan of action complete with all estimated start up costs and a rough plan for how to go about advertising your new business, as this is a very important element of gaining visibility.get into something that you have not researched.
Don't:
-try to reach for the pie in the sky "get rich overnight"
-do something you don't necessarily enjoy but only want to do it because it "could" make you lots of money.
-get into something that you have not researched.
-try to reach for the pie in the sky "get rich overnight"
-do something you don't necessarily enjoy but only want to do it because it "could" make you lots of money.
- Don't do it just for the money.
- Don't listen to what everyone else says.
-Don't be annoying.
(written by http://mybusinessfairy.blogspot.com)
All and All: Find your passion! it will show to your customers if its a business you do not like to be in. Just in it for the money. So love what ya do!
When you are feeling up go down and when you are feeling down go up. I think its really important to stay positive when you are building your business as your attitude effects the people in your downline. So never carry a negative attitude when you are speaking to your downline and when you need help and guidance and feeling down, go to your upline to encourage you.
(written by Vanessa www.glowtopia.com )
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Just started with a Business? Heres some tips to start you off the right way!
I have seen many mistakes when representatives first start up so here some do's and don'ts list I have compiled.
Do:
-Become a rep for a company that you are passionate about.
-Learn all about the company
-Spread the word to friends and family
- place Business cards in bills your sending out,magazines at the waiting room and when sending out fillers or sending out ebay merchandise.
- have Business cards made that are professional and fun!
-place flyers up
-Start a newsletter
Dont:
- Have an email account that is vulgar or offensive.
- Go against company rules (example: selling on ebay) it may work for you for a while but you will get caught.
-Always bring your business up to your friends. They know what you do and if they are interested they will ask you. Its a good way to loose friends and customers
- Place a Business card in Christmas cards,Birthday cards or other special holidays.
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Please feel free to add your do's or dont's.
Do:
-Become a rep for a company that you are passionate about.
-Learn all about the company
-Spread the word to friends and family
- place Business cards in bills your sending out,magazines at the waiting room and when sending out fillers or sending out ebay merchandise.
- have Business cards made that are professional and fun!
-place flyers up
-Start a newsletter
Dont:
- Have an email account that is vulgar or offensive.
- Go against company rules (example: selling on ebay) it may work for you for a while but you will get caught.
-Always bring your business up to your friends. They know what you do and if they are interested they will ask you. Its a good way to loose friends and customers
- Place a Business card in Christmas cards,Birthday cards or other special holidays.
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Please feel free to add your do's or dont's.
Great Offline advertising!
Selling and recruiting in your own town is very important. Online advertising helps out a lot, but getting to really know your customers is the topping on the cake.
Here's a couple of ways:
-Advertise on bulletin boards around town. Along with leaving flyer's, catalogs, business cards. Think, Grocery Stores, beauty salons (just about everyone picks up a magazine when their getting their hair done , might as well be your catalog :), local stores and shops.
-Get your name in the paper. If you live in a small town advertising in your local paper can be inexpensive. If you have a big budget advertise in papers in towns around you.
- Get your business in the radio, once again most small towns don't require a large amount for a quick advertisement.
-Place your business card in any outgoing mail. Bills, newsletters, anything you may sell on eBay and others. You would be surprised at how many will keep that card and may even give you a call about a purchase or a recruit.
-Have an open house! Of course you are going to want to advertise this. When people come, you will want to tell them about the business, make some sales, and hopefully even have people join. Make sure everyone leaves with a catalog, and you leave with names and numbers.
These are just a few ideas. Do you have any other ideas? what have worked for you? leave a comment and let me know! I will give you 6 months free advertising here on my site:)
Here's a couple of ways:
-Advertise on bulletin boards around town. Along with leaving flyer's, catalogs, business cards. Think, Grocery Stores, beauty salons (just about everyone picks up a magazine when their getting their hair done , might as well be your catalog :), local stores and shops.
-Get your name in the paper. If you live in a small town advertising in your local paper can be inexpensive. If you have a big budget advertise in papers in towns around you.
- Get your business in the radio, once again most small towns don't require a large amount for a quick advertisement.
-Place your business card in any outgoing mail. Bills, newsletters, anything you may sell on eBay and others. You would be surprised at how many will keep that card and may even give you a call about a purchase or a recruit.
-Have an open house! Of course you are going to want to advertise this. When people come, you will want to tell them about the business, make some sales, and hopefully even have people join. Make sure everyone leaves with a catalog, and you leave with names and numbers.
These are just a few ideas. Do you have any other ideas? what have worked for you? leave a comment and let me know! I will give you 6 months free advertising here on my site:)
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Poll info!
A recent survey I took with wahm.com and dabblingdivas.com showed the following:
Survey One:
Do you only purchase a certain product from a rep you have purchased from before?
7 out of 15 voters responded saying that they are very loyal to their Representative of a company they purchase from.
5 out of 15 voters said that they usually stick with one Representative unless their service is bad (example: late with getting orders in or shipping problems).
Case in Point: People want to get to know a representative, maybe even become good friends with. They want to know their order is going to someone who deserves it and not someone who is just money hungry. So if your the type who just constantly take orders and don't get to know anyone, than business may be good for you now, but soon it will more than likely steer the other way. Get to know your customers and guest, they are what keep your business going, and you may even meet a new best friend.
Survey 2:
Have you ever checked out links that people may have at their siggy? have you ever purchased from them?
5 out of 12 said yes they click on signature lines all the time and have purchased from them 5 or more times
5 out of 12 also said yes they click on signature lines and have purchased 1-3 times
Case in Point: Signature lines do work! they are a great way for Free advertising. Use them to your advantage!
Survey 3:
Which way (online) have you received the most business whether its recruits or a sale?
3 out of 6 said that signature lines and message boards gave them the most business
3 out of 6 said that online vendor parties gives them the most business
Case in Point: Two of the best ways to bring in business are Free! (message board and siggy lines). Some online vendor parties are also free, but most might cost a buck or two.
So as pointed out in these surveys most people like sticking with their one representative the best way to meet people to become "their" Rep is advertising,online vendor parties, signature lines, chatting with everyone, and answering questions. Remember these are just online ways.
Check back Tomorrow for great ways to advertise offline and in your town!
Survey One:
Do you only purchase a certain product from a rep you have purchased from before?
7 out of 15 voters responded saying that they are very loyal to their Representative of a company they purchase from.
5 out of 15 voters said that they usually stick with one Representative unless their service is bad (example: late with getting orders in or shipping problems).
Case in Point: People want to get to know a representative, maybe even become good friends with. They want to know their order is going to someone who deserves it and not someone who is just money hungry. So if your the type who just constantly take orders and don't get to know anyone, than business may be good for you now, but soon it will more than likely steer the other way. Get to know your customers and guest, they are what keep your business going, and you may even meet a new best friend.
Survey 2:
Have you ever checked out links that people may have at their siggy? have you ever purchased from them?
5 out of 12 said yes they click on signature lines all the time and have purchased from them 5 or more times
5 out of 12 also said yes they click on signature lines and have purchased 1-3 times
Case in Point: Signature lines do work! they are a great way for Free advertising. Use them to your advantage!
Survey 3:
Which way (online) have you received the most business whether its recruits or a sale?
3 out of 6 said that signature lines and message boards gave them the most business
3 out of 6 said that online vendor parties gives them the most business
Case in Point: Two of the best ways to bring in business are Free! (message board and siggy lines). Some online vendor parties are also free, but most might cost a buck or two.
So as pointed out in these surveys most people like sticking with their one representative the best way to meet people to become "their" Rep is advertising,online vendor parties, signature lines, chatting with everyone, and answering questions. Remember these are just online ways.
Check back Tomorrow for great ways to advertise offline and in your town!
Monday, April 9, 2007
All about Online Vendor Parties!
Joining in on an Online Vendor Party is a great way to get your name and company out there. It happens in a live chat room, and at your time you will present your company.The usual Vendor party works something like this
-Check their Online Vendor party times and schedule.
-Sign up under a time that is good for you that you are free (you don't want any distractions)They have vendor spots for 30 min -60 min (you may have to pay extra if you want 60 min)
-Usual vendor party's cost about $1-$5, so make sure you have a pay pal account.
-Make sure their are no other reps for your company. All the vendor sites i have been too only accept one rep per company per party. (Which makes sense)
- Some sites require a prize giveaway (around $5). Unless your company has items that you can purchase at this price, use a gift e-certificate. This gives the winner a free $5 and will usually give you a sale. So lets say your prize is a small bottle of hand lotion that cost you $5. Well if that person wins this, he/she may not like it.Even though they won and took it doesn't mean they will like it or use it.They just want something that is free sometimes. When someone else that loves that lotion would have loved to receive it. Also remember it cost a little to ship..so lets say $3 for shipping theirs an $ 8 loss. By giving them a $5 gift e-certificate it gives the winner a chance to purchase something they want. They may even end up purchasing more (so theirs a great sale for you!). Now if someone is not interested in purchasing anything from you they will not use the gift certificate and no money lost to you.
- Once the mod receives your request he/she will have your name on the schedule.
- Now its time to type up all your information. You usually will only have 30 min to represent your company, so you want to spend less time typing and more time answering questions( 30 min goes by very fast). So type up your info and save it so you can copy and paste your info (quicker). Include your link, any sales or discounts your company is offering for that week/month, talk a little about certain items (usually your top selling , or new items), and also include information on becoming a representative (awesome way to recruit!). Also you may want to think about including a discount for the day or a prize or both. Some shoppers who attend these love discounts and of course who doesn't like free stuff?.
- When the day comes for your Vendor fair make sure your wide and awake. You want to be attentive to your audience. *remember Your not just going for a sale, but a way to meet other great wahms!. So chat with everyone, also make sure you have your pay pal ready their may just be something from some other rep you would like and maybe even a discount :).
- Your time is here, first off introduce yourself and link. Simply copy and paste your info from the list you wrote earlier. Don't just go copy and paste crazy, make sure your looking out for questions people may ask, or comments. After you finish your presentation make sure you chat with everyone else about your products and ask if their are any other questions.
- Use all of your time, just don't stop after you have finished, keep people attentive to you even throw in a little game or two for a small prize. This really gets people's attention.A good Moderator will not allow constant chat between each other unless its a "shopper" chatting with you. I have been to a few vendor parties before that during times of "representing" their is chat going on about what their kids did that day or whatever between other people and the rep can barely get a word out.Especially if you paid for a vendor spot I'm sure you would be highly upset.
- Let everyone know the options for instance :" I can take pay pal or credit cards, or please email me your order or order directly off my site"
- When your finished thank everyone for their time, and you will be standing by for any other questions and or orders.
- Unless you have to go do other things, stay in the room for at least another 30 min or even till the end of the party. When someone purchases or thinking about purchasing they don't want to see the rep leave right after their presentation. Not only is that a bit tacky but some that were planning on purchasing will not now, due to them thinking your just all about the money and not about customers.It also gives people a chance to catch up and ask questions. Sometimes during a break the mod will let everyone post their link again and their may be someone that just joined in and sees your link.
Some quick info..
A lot of online vendor party's you attend will usually not have more than 20 people in it. Sometimes you get a great turnout, sometimes you don't. Either way, represent your company in the best way. So make sure you advertise it as much as you can to everyone so they will show up to the party.
Sometimes you make a sale, sometimes you don't. Don't get upset though, just look at it like practice.
Some "shoppers/vendors" will ONLY purchase from you IF you purchased from them. This is an ongoing battle that needs to stop. The same with you, if theirs something that you really want and you like the Representative than purchase from them. Don't expect them to turn right back around and purchase from you. Sometimes they will and sometimes they wont. I wont purchase anything unless i want/need it. Not because they just purchased from me. I will be very thankful though :)
Party hardy! :)
Have you had experience with an online vendor party? How did it go? let us know!
This article may be republished as long as the resource box is kept at the end and fully intact.
Author: Jordan Gaffey
Written: April 9,2007
First off do your research. Some online vendor party sites have a screen in the chat room, so as you talk about an item you simply show it on the screen. In that case you need to make sure you have the links already written so you can just copy and paste. Some sites do not have these. Some sites you may need to do something extra to copy and paste. Make sure you know about it prior so you are prepared. If you really want to research it further join in on a vendor party as a guest not a rep and see how they do theirs.
-Check their Online Vendor party times and schedule.
-Sign up under a time that is good for you that you are free (you don't want any distractions)They have vendor spots for 30 min -60 min (you may have to pay extra if you want 60 min)
-Usual vendor party's cost about $1-$5, so make sure you have a pay pal account.
-Make sure their are no other reps for your company. All the vendor sites i have been too only accept one rep per company per party. (Which makes sense)
- Some sites require a prize giveaway (around $5). Unless your company has items that you can purchase at this price, use a gift e-certificate. This gives the winner a free $5 and will usually give you a sale. So lets say your prize is a small bottle of hand lotion that cost you $5. Well if that person wins this, he/she may not like it.Even though they won and took it doesn't mean they will like it or use it.They just want something that is free sometimes. When someone else that loves that lotion would have loved to receive it. Also remember it cost a little to ship..so lets say $3 for shipping theirs an $ 8 loss. By giving them a $5 gift e-certificate it gives the winner a chance to purchase something they want. They may even end up purchasing more (so theirs a great sale for you!). Now if someone is not interested in purchasing anything from you they will not use the gift certificate and no money lost to you.
- Once the mod receives your request he/she will have your name on the schedule.
- Now its time to type up all your information. You usually will only have 30 min to represent your company, so you want to spend less time typing and more time answering questions( 30 min goes by very fast). So type up your info and save it so you can copy and paste your info (quicker). Include your link, any sales or discounts your company is offering for that week/month, talk a little about certain items (usually your top selling , or new items), and also include information on becoming a representative (awesome way to recruit!). Also you may want to think about including a discount for the day or a prize or both. Some shoppers who attend these love discounts and of course who doesn't like free stuff?.
- When the day comes for your Vendor fair make sure your wide and awake. You want to be attentive to your audience. *remember Your not just going for a sale, but a way to meet other great wahms!. So chat with everyone, also make sure you have your pay pal ready their may just be something from some other rep you would like and maybe even a discount :).
- Your time is here, first off introduce yourself and link. Simply copy and paste your info from the list you wrote earlier. Don't just go copy and paste crazy, make sure your looking out for questions people may ask, or comments. After you finish your presentation make sure you chat with everyone else about your products and ask if their are any other questions.
- Use all of your time, just don't stop after you have finished, keep people attentive to you even throw in a little game or two for a small prize. This really gets people's attention.A good Moderator will not allow constant chat between each other unless its a "shopper" chatting with you. I have been to a few vendor parties before that during times of "representing" their is chat going on about what their kids did that day or whatever between other people and the rep can barely get a word out.Especially if you paid for a vendor spot I'm sure you would be highly upset.
- Let everyone know the options for instance :" I can take pay pal or credit cards, or please email me your order or order directly off my site"
- When your finished thank everyone for their time, and you will be standing by for any other questions and or orders.
- Unless you have to go do other things, stay in the room for at least another 30 min or even till the end of the party. When someone purchases or thinking about purchasing they don't want to see the rep leave right after their presentation. Not only is that a bit tacky but some that were planning on purchasing will not now, due to them thinking your just all about the money and not about customers.It also gives people a chance to catch up and ask questions. Sometimes during a break the mod will let everyone post their link again and their may be someone that just joined in and sees your link.
Some quick info..
A lot of online vendor party's you attend will usually not have more than 20 people in it. Sometimes you get a great turnout, sometimes you don't. Either way, represent your company in the best way. So make sure you advertise it as much as you can to everyone so they will show up to the party.
Sometimes you make a sale, sometimes you don't. Don't get upset though, just look at it like practice.
Some "shoppers/vendors" will ONLY purchase from you IF you purchased from them. This is an ongoing battle that needs to stop. The same with you, if theirs something that you really want and you like the Representative than purchase from them. Don't expect them to turn right back around and purchase from you. Sometimes they will and sometimes they wont. I wont purchase anything unless i want/need it. Not because they just purchased from me. I will be very thankful though :)
Party hardy! :)
Have you had experience with an online vendor party? How did it go? let us know!
This article may be republished as long as the resource box is kept at the end and fully intact.
Author: Jordan Gaffey
Written: April 9,2007
What ways do you advertise?
Advertising is a huge part of building your business! So how do you advertise? Here's a few simple tips to successful advertising online:
-Take advantage of Free Advertising, whether its a blog,or new website. Even if you spend $3.00 here and $10 there for advertising it does add up quick! You will be surprised at results sometimes. Of course use your own judgement, don't post on widely used "just for advertising" sites. Its usually just a spam board and your wasting your time. Stick to simple sites.
-If you have the budget whether its just $10 a month or $100 pick high traffic sites like www.wahm.com . They usually have their listing spaces up for bid at eBay, granted it can get very spendy so just bid within your budget. A lot of wah sites that have been around for less than a year usually have very affordable ad space. So get on board!.
- If your already part of a WAH message board (most have a signature line) use that!. Even use your avatar Space to your advantage. Include a link to your site, and make it simple to get too.
- Online Vendor Parties are a great way to get your name and business out there! You can find them sometimes for Free and some cost $1.00-$5.00. It goes on in a live chat room, their are usually about 10-20 other vendors their. You talk about your company including sales or discounts going on that current month..go over some items and talk about the company (great for recruiting). Some people like sticking to their "cello in a box lady" or "Toy lady". This is a great way to become a rep for some very loyal customers.
Happy Advertising! :)
If you have any other great ideas about online advertising please email me and ill add them:)
-Take advantage of Free Advertising, whether its a blog,or new website. Even if you spend $3.00 here and $10 there for advertising it does add up quick! You will be surprised at results sometimes. Of course use your own judgement, don't post on widely used "just for advertising" sites. Its usually just a spam board and your wasting your time. Stick to simple sites.
-If you have the budget whether its just $10 a month or $100 pick high traffic sites like www.wahm.com . They usually have their listing spaces up for bid at eBay, granted it can get very spendy so just bid within your budget. A lot of wah sites that have been around for less than a year usually have very affordable ad space. So get on board!.
- If your already part of a WAH message board (most have a signature line) use that!. Even use your avatar Space to your advantage. Include a link to your site, and make it simple to get too.
- Online Vendor Parties are a great way to get your name and business out there! You can find them sometimes for Free and some cost $1.00-$5.00. It goes on in a live chat room, their are usually about 10-20 other vendors their. You talk about your company including sales or discounts going on that current month..go over some items and talk about the company (great for recruiting). Some people like sticking to their "cello in a box lady" or "Toy lady". This is a great way to become a rep for some very loyal customers.
Happy Advertising! :)
If you have any other great ideas about online advertising please email me and ill add them:)
Looking for a WAHM message board?
I know when I first started working from home I wanted to talk to others doing the same. The best way was finding a Great and Supportive message board. Heres a few to get you started:
www.wahm.com
www.dabblingdivas.com
www.passiontosuccess.com
These sites are wonderful! very well moderated and helpful. Meaning if your just going there to spam or just to advertise, dont waste your/our time.
www.wahm.com
www.dabblingdivas.com
www.passiontosuccess.com
These sites are wonderful! very well moderated and helpful. Meaning if your just going there to spam or just to advertise, dont waste your/our time.
Welcome!
First off i would like to thank you for taking a look at my blog! I am hoping to give you all the info i know and find out about being a work at home mom or dad :)..
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