I have a great idea for a business or do I ?

Years ago I was a customer at a business that I spent what I still think was to much money, it was for the betterment of my child's ability to reach the highest possible talent they had. After all, the other children on our teams were attending something like it, so it had to be the right thing to improve my child's skill, right. I saw so many way that if I were running that type of business that I would do differently and more efficient, to better help the student and still make money. This went on for years and for more than one of my children. Not just for me but for way to many to count other parents.  I did see several of the other players achieve great success in the years to follow, a few are playing at the pro levels, this is a wonderful resource for what I have in mind!

My children are well past using the skills they may or may not of had in that sport. But, my ideas are still just as valid. My sons even did some of the instructing and got paid, well, at the facility they once went to as a student.

I have visited some of the areas local business that offer "something like" what I have in mind. Hard say they would be competition. So, if I can offer a better option than what in currently available and  do what I think/know is a better job at the service and still make a profit, as well as really enjoy the opportunity, is this a great idea or just an improvement on an old one? Based on my research many profitable companies have come from this very approach. So, I do have a great idea for my business and am willing to prove my hunch, It might really work!

Publix comes to Town

The Publix grocery store opened in Cullman Alabama this past week.  Personally I am looking forward to the options of shopping at a larger chair grocery store. I moved a few years ago from a much larger community than I currently live. I use to be able to choose from several main chair stores, which I now see I took for granted. The choices I now have are are limited and the selection of items are also limited. If I have to drive twenty to thirty minutes anyway to get a wider variety adding a store like Publix to the list is a welcome sight. I do enjoy the Mom & Pop or independent style shops, but the options that a larger chain store offers are hard to resist.  Hate the crowds and the parking issues. I also do tend to spend more on unnecessary "deals". I will still shop my local store, but will now make a special trip to get the selection I miss. 

Dead celebrities who still "earn" money

No matter your generation these names of celebrities who are still earning money, and probably always will, even though they are no longer alive I think we all will recognize these names: Albert Einstein, Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe and Micheal Jackson. Each of these names will be recalled by someone for different memorable moments they contributed while they were alive.  

Physical Books or E-Books is the Cost Justified

I have been at Wallace State Community College for less than three years, a first time college student. I currently have a large stack of books I HAD to have to complete my different course,  for in class and online classes. Some I have held on too because of the classes to follow I could use as reference. I am awaiting the school buy back to return to the shelf the books I will no longer need, planning to graduate in the spring. As, we all know the books cost was high and the sell back price will be low. But, my spouse decided to began his college career, after me, with a school that is 100% online, only E Book. He will complete a degree before me and have NO physical book for reference or to sell back. The real thought is this my total college cost is a quarter the cost on his. I will sell back my books for some refund. He will get a degree before me, but owe some much more. SO, I pay less tuition, pay for book which I might can sell back, get done later. He started later and gets done sooner, also never had a physical book so no sell backs. But pays so much more.  We both get our degrees, right? Which is the better way?

The Persons who Cornered the market on "THEMED" Partys for Children was a Genius

What ever happened to the time when a child's birthday was celebrated with a cake made from a tin foil shaped number, at least that is what my mother did and we all thought it was great. You came to this party of close friend and family. Gave a gift, eat cake and ice cream, the kids played for about an hour then you went home. Well now there are themes that cost way to much money and time. Example - Keep in mind this party I am about to describe in for a ONE YEAR old, given for my own grandchild by other set of grandparents. Princess theme- to attend everyone adults and children alike to be able to "enter" this party the Ladys must wear a prom or princess like dress which must be include a crown/tiara, gentlemen have to wear a green shirt and brown pants. To represent the princess and the frog. All received a small gift upon arrival which had a wand for the girls with bracelet that had the birthday girls name in it and the boys got a stick on wort's, both included candy and glitter. I did not know there were so many decorations for such a theme, stickers, posters, wood cut outs, table covers, cups, plates, hanging stuff etc.. After several games like making frog sandwiches, amazing what bologna and cheese can turn in to with purchased shape cutters, or what I remember as duck duck goose is now princess princess frog (was funny seeing these children bop each other on the head with our new wands). What really amazed me was this party was for adults as well, alcohol was available, Four hours later we all left with a parting thank you gifts. Thousands were spent, which included the rental of the party givers Cinderella dress, not the child the other grandmother. I so love my grand child and hope to not set off a huge debate but she will not remember this, but the friends and family who attended was the real reason for this SHOW. What will her other birthdays parties be like? Yes, I had a simple, low key gathering to remember her day, I have a photo of her and I wearing our tiaras at my party but we are in the yard with the hose trying to clean off cake on our face and ice cream running down our arms. Priceless!

Advertisments You Remember Good or Bad

Currently there are a few commercials currently running that I want to comment on. I really like the commercial that has the white SLEEP cat and the black WAKE dog.  I have trouble recalling the product name, not a good sign. But, the commercials I can recall by brand name are the ones that are bugging the crap out of me because they freeze up my television. I have contacted the company that provides my service and I get "we are aware of this issue and are trying to result it". Mean while I still have to put up with the same two ads that no matter what channel I have when they are aired my television is locked. I have to turn off the TV and turn back on and change the channel just to break the connection. SO, If I tell you the ads are for American Express and Carnival Cruse Line, these names I remember but not in a good light. Did the Ads work? 

Would This Sign Make You Want to Stop?

I saw this newly opened BBQ spot sign in my own community.
The family that opened this business actually has a great story
as to why and how they now have this restaurant. At first I
thought it was temporary, like the real sign was not ready before
they opened. But, It has been there for weeks. The food is good,
the owners are very nice hard working people. I know that the
soda company's offer bigger, clear and bold print signs at little
or no cost if you are offering their product. Even if your sign is
handmade  I would make it more whimsical or at least change
it out after it rains.