Make Money Online I: Writing, Selling & Productivity

Whether you're just starting to sell your writing online, beginning to diversify post-Panda, or looking for ways to become more proficient and efficient with your current writing and blogging ventures, learning ways to boost your productivity and make more money can help you.

Tips on finding legitimate online writing opportunities, writing faster and submitting clean copy, productivity software and links to resources.

The faster you can write -- and produce quality copy -- the more money you can make.


Make Money Online I: Writing, Selling & Productivity

Pumpkin Seeds Benefits and Nutrition: Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipes

When you're making pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, save the seeds and roast them for a snack. Pumpkin seeds supply vitamins, minerals, fiber and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. These tasty treats give you protein and quality nutrition to sustain the energy you need during the colder weather and time-consuming holiday tasks. By snacking on pumpkin seeds instead of processed snacks such as sweets, potato chips and other devitalized foods, you give your body and brain a nutritional boost to support your work -- whether you're a freelancer, blogger, busy parent, student or employee.

Roasting pumpkin seeds doesn't take long, makes the house smell great and can become another holiday tradition to add to the savory memories of the season.

If you remember toasted pumpkin seeds from your childhood and aren't sure how to make them, or you want to check out some variations for roasted pumpkin seeds and learn more about their nutritional value and healthful properties, check out my article:

Pumpkin Seeds Benefits and Nutrition: Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipes

Enjoy the season and remember to take time to relax and include good nutrition in your busy days.

Costume-Making: Ancient Egyptian Clothing

If you've ever wanted to dress up as Cleopatra, Nefertiti, King Tut, Ramses the Great, Cheops or any other figure looming out of ancient Egyptian history, here's some historical background and costume-making tips. Create a simple or elaborate fashion statement or costume based on ancient Egyptian clothing. Ideas for materials, jewelry and completing your ancient Egyptian look are included for women and men. Find out what Egyptian men wore under their kilts. Learn what to use to make an Egyptian collar. Compare an artist's rendering of the famous bust of Cleopatra with the damaged original. Take the 'Walk Like an Egyptian' poll.

This article includes authoritative resources to learn more about ancient garments, ancient Egypt and the clothing of ancient Egyptians. Consider your costume options, whether you want to dress as a dancing girl in bead work, a common working man -- or one of the most powerful women in the world. You can even learn the secret to creating an authentic-looking shambling mummy costume.

Costume-Making: Ancient Egyptian Clothing