I was looking at a new kind of people search today- something like I have never tried out before.

Say you need a lawyer- so you go to your favorite search engine and you type in “lawyer.”  I tried it and I got 109,000,000 results.  Pretty overwhelming.  So I narrowed it down and typed lawyer along with a city nearby where I live.  I got 1,010,000 results.  Still pretty overwhelming.  Where in the world do you start with that many results to look through?

How about with PeopleJar?  PeopleJar will only find search results about actual people.  So your results will only be for lawyers not articles about lawyers.  And you can narrow down your results to find exactly what you are looking for by using characteristics like years of experience, language spoken, etc.  It makes it so much easier to find who you are looking for without going through an overwhelming number of search results.

I know I don’t have time to waste searching through millions of results and I’m sure you don’t either.  So the next time I need to find someone like a lawyer, a photographer, a graphic designer, etc. I will start my search by checking out PeopleJar.

I haven’t participated in Wordless Wednesday in a really long time.  But when I saw this sign today I knew I had to play along this week.  This is too funny:

Poor animals

Rich and I have been talking about getting away.  Our anniversary is next month and we are planning to take a little trip to get away for a few days and to celebrate.  We can’t decide where to go… we’ve been doing some research online trying to decide.

A couple of places I looked at online are the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing and the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel.  Both are located in Branson Missouri.  I have never been to Missouri but there is quite a bit to do in Branson.  There are quite a few choices so I’m not sure we would even be able to fit it all in over just a few days. 

The Hilton Promenade has a great bed and breakfast package that sounds just perfect.  After a goods night rest and an amazing breakfast we would probably head off to check out the Payne Stewart Golf Club- Rich loves golf so I know he’d like this.  Then of course I’d like to visit the shops and boutiques.  We could take a nice river walk and enjoy a fancy restaurant for dinner.  Sounds just perfect to me!

What would you do for a fun weekend getaway with your husband for your anniversary?

I found a fabulous idea for a way to dry your child’s art projects on the FamilyFun website.

Here is what you’ll need to complete the project:
Sheet of cardboard (33 by 60 inches)
Cardboard box (18 inches wide, 24 inches long, and 15 inches deep)
Tape
2 plastic gallon jugs
Water or sand
Colored duct tape
Thin cord
4 clothespins

Here are the directions:

1. Cut 1/4-inch-wide slots in the center of the box sides and then tape the rear cover flap in place, as shown. Fill 2 plastic gallon jugs with water or sand and place them under the flap to weight the box.

2. For greater durability, cover the edges of the cardboard sheet with colored duct tape. Then cut 1/4-inch-wide notches in the sides and slots in the bottom as specified.

3. Thread a 2 1/2-yard-long thin cord through the centers of 4 clothespins. Loop the cord around the cardboard, fitting it into the top pair of notches and tying together the ends on the back. Likewise, attach a second cord in line with the lower side notches.

4. Line up the bottom slots in the cardboard sheet with those in the box and gently but firmly push it all the way down to lock together the two pieces.

Check out the Art Drying Gallery to see pictures of the project.