A CHANGE IN DIRECTION?

I'm hitting that point in my life now where I want to look back in another ten years time and feel like I've actually achieved something.

I have been looking at online accredited colleges for some inspiration. I could study health care, criminal justice, business, IT, Nursing and more.

It's definitely gave me something to think about. The problem now is deciding which one to go for!

DO WHAT YOU WANT TO DO: Study & Graduate Online

More and more people are getting their honors with online masters degree programs. I love the thought of this. Not everyone has the ability to be able to get to colleges or universities due to personal circumstances such as looking after family. But it doesn't mean you can't live your life because of this does it?

Doing these kind of programmes online gives you the freedom to do what you've always wanted to do and in the comfort of your own home too which is a bonus.

STEERING CLEAR OF COLLEGE COURSE SCAMS

We are always hearing about so many online scams these days it can be hard to know which companies you can actually trust.

I have been looking into doing some college courses, but there are so many online it can be hard to know which ones to go with - especially when there is money involved.

After I bit of research I found I should be looking for accredited online colleges who have to meet certain standards first to be able to get that badge of approval.

STUDYING FROM HOME THOUGHTS ...

Being a stay at home mom is probably the hardest job in the world, but sometimes I miss the conversation of adults and think I actually want to make something out of myself when my kids no longer need me here 24/7.

But of course its not that easy either to go out and study so I have been looking at some online colleges courses and see if I can learn from home instead.

GREAT DEAL FLEXIBLE MOBILE PHONE PLANS: Net10

This post brought to you by Net10. All opinions are 100% mine.

I don't know about you but I have a contract phone at the moment and I can't wait for it to end! Some months I have gone over my minutes, others I have hardly used any at all - but the company doesn't let me carry over the minutes so they are just wasted.

I was reading about Net10's Unlimited Plan and I must say it looked really appealing. For one as a Real NET10 customer I could actually carry over any unused minutes and the other is there are no contracts, unexpected bills and no credit checks.

$50 a month will give you nationwide coverage as well as unlimited talk, text and data. Sounds good for me who loves to have a good chat with friends and family regularly and for business people too who likes to stay in touch with clients.

If you're travelling long distance that's not a problem either as the service is available in over 75 countries starting from just 15 cents a minute.

Find out what What Rob has to say and the benefits of going with a Net10 plan. For more information you can also follow Net10 on Twitter and Facebook, visit the website direct and view the video below.

SOAP LEGEND BETTY DRIVER DIES

Betty Driver better known as Betty Williams with her famous Betty's Hotpot played the actress on UK soap Coronation street for 42 years.

She was admitted to hospital several weeks ago with pneumonia and sadly lost her battle with it when she passed away peacefully in her sleep aged 91 years old.

Floods of tributes have been coming through from the Coronation Street cast and crew, as well as from other people she had worked with over the years. It seems she was a much loved lady who will be missed dearly.

I hope the producers find a nice way to write her out of the script instead of the usual gone on holiday and never coming back story lines. But I suppose there is only so much you can come up with in these circumstances.

FUNNY PICTURES OF THE DAY: Uberhumor.com

Peek-a-boo!

They always say laughter is the medicine to make you feel better. So whether you are in a happy mood in general and feel like a giggle or you are in some desperate need of cheering up help is closer than you think!

Website Uber Humor is said to be the funniest site on the net and has loads of funny pictures & videos past and present for you to feast your eyes on. With new things being posted on a daily basis its the perfect place to stop by as you take in your morning coffee or sneak a cheeky break in at work!

You can expect to find humor in all its forms here. Whether you're into photo shopped pictures, crude/insulting funny remarks, sarcastic quotes, shocking signs and my favourite - strange Facebook statues there is something for everyone here. If its funny it gets put on the website.

When I first took a look at the website I sat there for hours browsing through anything and everything that had been posted right up to the very beginning. And I even used one of the pictures on there as my screen saver to make me smile when I turned my laptop on each day.

SMART SEXY SUITS FOR MEN & WOMEN + Win a $500 Suit Makeover with Express.com

This post brought to you by Express. All opinions are 100% mine.

One thing I used to hate about going to work was wearing the drab company uniforms they used to give you. Or the colors you were allowed to wear of your own attire were black or blue only. Luckily most workplaces tend to be flexible with that now. And thank goodness!

I like to be stylish at work as well as when I'm socializing. So I was really pleased to see the women's suits over at Express.com were very fashionable, which makes you look good still for that after work drink, meeting with a friend or even doing the school run!

Their collections that are available for men also would suit anyone from the receptionist to the head of company executive. The red double weave columnist pants are my personal favorite with the hourglass jacket (pictured below) It just oozes smart but sexy to me!


Express are holding a competition at the moment where the lucky winner(s) can win a suiting makeover worth $500. You need to 'like' the Facebook page for the Express sweepstakes and enter from there. You are allowed to enter once a day and if you invite friends you can get an extra 20 additional entries for each one that you do - so get inviting already!

The competition is running as we speak and ends on the 30th October, 2011 so I'm sure you can squeeze in quite a few entries for then.

Do you love to wear suits for work or any other occasion? And which suits are your favorite? Let me know in comments section - would love to hear about it ...

UP YOUR GAME: Train Your Brain!

As you get older do you ever have one of those days where you feel your mind's just not how it used to be back in your school times? You start forgetting important tasks at work, the attention to detail is lacking and even your kids homework seems like an A level test!?

You may have heard of Cognition that helps you with your mental activities like remembering and solving problems, attending and seeing amongst others things? There is a special brain fitness program you can take online called CogniFit which is a scientifically validated software that will help train your brain and have you back up to speed in no time at all! And best of all its free.

With the way the economy is these days and with so many job cuts being done you definitely need to be on top of your game at all times. Plus it will make you feel a whole lot better too knowing and give you the confidence to know you have learnt something new today! It'll be like being at school or college but a lot more fun and you can take part whenever and as many times as you like.

CLINICALLY PROVEN SKIN CREAM

There comes a time when you get the dreaded dark circles under your eyes, crows feet and wrinkles, but which cream is the best to use?

The Vivexin french skin cream has patented clinically proven ingredients and is now available to buy in the USA with a 90 day guarantee.

STAY FRESH CONVENIENTLY: TRESemmé Fresh Start Dry Shampoo

This post brought to you by TRESemmé. All opinions are 100% mine.

I have long thick hair and the idea of washing and drying it every day is just too much effort for me! But in saying that I don't like the feel of my hair being dirty in between washes either.

Then I started reading about TRESemmé Fresh Start Dry Shampoo and I think it was made just for me! How it works is you spray on your hair and it gives it an instant lift to make it look like its been freshly washed.

The formula absorbs any excess oil and removes any odors replacing it with a fresh scent, and you don't even need to use any water. You just literally spray and go.

Follow these tips below on how to use it effectively and see the video below. It's so easy you will wonder how you ever lived without it before.

Tips:

- Shake the bottle heavily and fast and in between sprays to make sure the formula is mixed and won't leave your hair flaky
- Lift sections of hair up and spray at the roots a bit at a time
- Spray short bursts always ensuring its about 8-12 inches away from your head
- DO NOT use it like its a hair spray i.e continuous long bursts all over
- Leave to set for 1-2 minutes before styling hair
- Use your fingertips or brush to spread out the dry spray correctly
- If the spray clogs just remove the nozzle, rinse it under some warm water then put it back on in place.

TRESemmé currently have a great line of different dry shampoos for all hair types. Whether you're looking to volumize, strengthen, moisturise, get rid of mist or just to freshen up.

Be sure to view the tutorial video below as mentioned above too courtesy of Beauty YouTuber Forever Yours Beauty on behalf of TRESemmé. The before and after results are actually very surprising and welcoming. When you've watched the host is also giving away a $500 Gift Card to Target, so make sure you stop by and enter.