Stop Pests With These Safe, Simple Steps

Spring is almost here, and that means not only getting a jump on your cleaning, but also having a reason to check all areas of your house and garage for signs of pests that might have made themselves at home over the winter.

Take a tour through your house and try these simple steps suggested by Kari Warberg Block, pest prevention expert and founder of EarthKind and Stay Away natural pest-prevention products for a few pest-proofing techniques for each room of your house

* Outside: The best defense is a good offense when it comes to protecting the outside of your home from pests.

Inspect the exterior of your house and patch any cracks or other openings that may have developed over the winter.

* Living room: Keep ants from becoming unwanted guests in your living room by vacuuming the entry/living room areas thoroughly to get rid of any crumbs, and clean up any sweet, sugary spills which are the number one culprit for attracting ants in this area.

Also, try a non-toxic ant repellant such as Stay Away Ants pouches. All Stay Away products are made in the USA from essential oils and plant fibers, so they are eco-friendly and have no known risks associated with use in the home.

* Kitchen: Use natural ingredients to keep your kitchen clean and repel rodents and other pests.

Be sure to clean under refrigerators, stoves, and sinks because these are the areas where rodents frequently make their nests. Dog food is the number one attractant to hungry rodents.

Try using a plant-based Stay Away Rodent repellant pouch, and you may avoid becoming one of the 21 million American homes invaded by rodents each winter (according to the National Pest Management Association).

After pest-proofing your kitchen, proceed to the pantry, where moths might try to make themselves at home. Prevent problems by storing food in airtight glass, metal, or plastic containers; cleaning and checking packages for signs of holes; and placing a non-toxic Stay Away Moths pouch nearby.

1. Bedroom and Closet: Moths also can consider closets a place to call home, but a Stay Away Moths pouch can keep them at bay. In the bedroom, the non-toxic Stay Away Spiders repellant offers a similar strategy. After vacuuming to remove any existing webs, use the repellant to prevent additional infestations.

2. Garage and Basement: These areas can harbor a variety of pests. To keep them out, avoid storing items in cardboard boxes, which can attract rodents (they use cardboard to build their nests) as well as cockroaches (they like to feast on the glue ).

Also, repair any leaky pipes to prevent the development of mold and moisture.Visit earthkind.comfor more ideas for safely pest-proofing your home.

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Corporate Takeover Tale Offers Blueprint for Survival

“In the United States, corporate takeovers have become more of the norm across all types of businesses,” says Richard Wanderer, author of “The Holiday Party: A Tale of Corporate Takeover.” Wanderer knows whereof he writes. His decades of experience in advertising for major newspaper and magazine publishers in New York and Los Angeles, in addition to his legal background, inform the intricate plot, corporate maneuvers, and intriguing characters in “The Holiday Party.”

“Many people have faced a corporate takeover situation and struggled because they feel they helped build something and are a part of something, but then suddenly everything changes,” Wanderer explains that he wrote the book not only as a compelling read, but in part as a survival guide for individuals facing a corporate takeover. He offers the following tips, which appear sprinkled through the story.

– Research. Find out about the new company and how they treat current employees, because in all likelihood, that’s how they will treat you.

– Reach out. Meet with the new company’s human resources department, but be positive, and get all your paperwork.

– Reinforce. Take your paperwork to an actuary to ensure that you receive all your benefits.

“Certain magic words like ‘late retiree accrual’ can open up employee earnings they may never have known they were entitled to,” Wanderer notes.

– Retain. If you feel you have been treated unfairly in a takeover situation, consult a lawyer specializing in employment law. And contact the bar association in your area about free legal assistance.

– Receive. As the new management takes over, be receptive to the new style, but don’t share negative comments.

– Revisit. A corporate takeover can provide a chance to explore a new career, enhance skills by returning to school, or start your own business.

“The Holiday Party”was inspired by an amalgamation of situations and characters I’ve met over many years in the advertising field, plus my author’s imagination,” Wanderer adds.

The plot centers on a family-owned magazine that is taken over by a large media corporation, but not all the employers and employees on both sides of the merger are what they seem.

Reviews of the book highlight Wanderer’s attention to detail.

As noted in Kirkus Reviews, the novel is ” a sharply observed saga of workplace tyranny … the author clearly knows his territory,” and readers comment that it “reads like a good movie.”

For more information about the book and the author, visit theholidayparty-ataleofacorporatetakeover.com.

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Payday for Instagram Users

If you’ve spent any time obsessing about photos of your life, business, wardrobe, pet, or the last cupcake you ate, on Instagram, you understand that rush of excitement that comes when “Likes” pop up on your feed. Not only is it downright thrilling, but you can now cash in with Quantum Sponsor.Imagine getting paid just to post on Instagram about brands and local businesses you are interested in.

Quantum Sponsor is the platform that’s making it happen. Unlike traditional talent agencies, Quantum Sponsor doesn’t require you to have millions of followers to participate – even a couple of hundred is just fine! Now, Aunt Suzie, who just started Instagram last month, can make money posting about her favorite new Clutch Coffee shop that opened down the street, and so can you.

Both small businesses and Fortune 500 companies alike are using Quantum Sponsor to pay everyday Instagram users for posts.Most consumers today are overwhelmed by and tired of banner-style and traditional ads; they want to learn about products from other trusted consumers who are willing to share their interests and expertise.

Quantum Sponsor’s new advertising platform pairs enthusiastic Instagrammers with clients who will hire them for paid promotions. Best of all, Quantum Sponsor is easy for both the Instagrammers and businesses.”We want to give social media users the opportunity to earn money for the content they’ve created and the influence they’ve earned. So we made it easy.

In doing so, we also created an effective, cost- saving tool for digital advertisers across all industries,” says AJ Silverman, founder and CEO of Quantum Sponsor. Working with Quantum Sponsor streamlines the process of influencer selection, sponsorship, and payments.Here’s how it works: Instagrammers sign up as influencers on the Quantum Sponsor website. The website will tell them exactly how much money they’ll make for posts based on how engaged their followers are.

Quantum Sponsor reviews and categorizes all influencers by audience interests, location, gender, and brand safety.Advertisers sign up as “sponsors,” and create campaigns directly on the Quantum Sponsor platform, which will automatically send out email alerts and offers to influencers who match with the advertiser’s target audience.

Influencers post and complete offers by leaving posts active for a minimum of seven days. Once offers are completed, influencers can withdraw their earnings with PayPal. Influencers can increase their earnings by posting interesting, engaging content but need to eliminate cruel or violent language in order to receive offers.

Quantum Sponsor recognizes that digital influencers are the future of marketing, the new darlings of the Internet, and that advertisers who want social media followers, depend on them. This creates an opportunity for influencers to cash in while building their own personal brands – just by doing the things they love.

Whether it’s sewing, surfing, or skin care, there is a potential marketing campaign to fit any interest.For more information on how to become an influencer and get paid to post, visit http://www.quantumsponsor.com. Check out their video here.

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