Delaney Diamond's Blog, page 46
March 23, 2011
Phenomenal Women: 10 Firsts on American Soil
It's day three of my weeklong posts in celebration of Women's History Month! Only two more days to go. Each snippet below offers a glimpse into the exciting lives these women lived. I have to admit, their perseverance is admirable, particularly in cases where they met with obstacles such as gender discrimination. We've come a [...]
March 22, 2011
Phenomenal Women: Inventors Through the Years
Why don't we hear much about women inventors in history? Well, for years, women couldn't own property, and that included intellectual property. Therefore, if a woman invented a product and got a patent for it, the patent would be issued in her husband or father's name. Bummer, right? There's no way to tell for certain [...]
March 21, 2011
Phenomenal Women: Women's Suffrage Movement
Women's suffrage is the right of women to vote on an equal basis with men. The activities of reformers (both men and women) who worked to realize this right is known as the Women's Suffrage Movement. Some of the well-known leaders of the movement are: Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906), a women's rights activist and abolitionist. [...]
Save Money for Books: Frugal Foodie Tip 8
FRUGAL FOODIE TIP 8: Kidsmealdeals.com Every parent should have this website bookmarked! With a simple city or zip code search, you'll be able to save a bundle on dining out with your family. Here's what you get with each search: Which restaurants in your area offer kids meals or free meals for kids. Restaurant address and [...]
March 17, 2011
Promo Friday!
Tomorrow is the third Friday of the month, which means it's Promo Friday on my Facebook fan page. This is an opportunity for fans to promote themselves on my page. Share your interests, hobbies, or business. You do not have to be a writer. Let us know what you're passionate about: music, art, dancing, cooking? [...]
March 16, 2011
Love and Romance in Color
HOT OFF THE PRESS! My column Love and Romance in Color is now available in the March issue of Night Owl Reviews. Each month I'll cover topics on interracial/multicultural and ethnic romance. This month I introduce you to self-published authors and their sizzling new releases! The magazine includes articles about sci fi, thrillers, cookbooks, romance, etc. It has something [...]
March 14, 2011
Save Money for Books: Frugal Foodie Tip 7
FRUGAL FOODIE TIP 7: Eat less Wait! Hear me out. Don't rush off yet. If you cut back on the amount you eat, you'll not only save money, you may lose weight. According to webmd.com, the average female aged 19 and older needs approximately 2000 to 2400 calories per day (depending on lifestyle activity), and [...]
March 7, 2011
Save Money for Books: Frugal Foodie Tip 6
FRUGAL FOODIE TIP 6: Gift Certificates Many restaurants now offer discounted gift certificates (or gift cards). Go to the website of your favorite restaurant and see what they're offering in the way of discounts. Discounts range in value, but typically they are about 20% of the face value of the gift certificate. Purchase a $20 [...]
March 2, 2011
6 Things I Do I Know I Shouldn't
Since you probably already know I'm a foodie, is it any surprise that three of the six things involve food? Before I begin, remember, "Judge not, lest ye be judged and "Those without sin cast the first stone." Now that's out of the way, below are things I do I know I shouldn't. Procrastinate. My motto: [...]
February 28, 2011
Save Money for Books: Frugal Foodie Tip 5
FRUGAL FOODIE TIP 5: Opentable.com If opentable.com is offered in your city, it's worth signing up. It's a free restaurant reservation system for diners. Once you've created a profile, you can make reservations for your favorite restaurants, performing searches by location and cuisine. Each time you dine out using the service, you earn 100 Dining [...]
