Ebooks are a fun way to get information that you need fast and save it to your computer or disc for reference later.

I can't tell you the last time that I actually looked at a hard cover cook book for a recipe.  Ebooks are so much easier and take up less space.

Below are several of my favorite ebooks for recipes, crafts, mystery shopping, scrapbooking, sewing, quilting, baking and gift baskets. You will have fun making everything from potpourri to puppy treats.  The jar recipes are so much fun to make and are wonderful for gift!  You can make up several little jars of goodies and use to create a very special themed gift basket.
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Updated January 9, 2009
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There are only a few things that I love more than sewing and quilting.  But with the twins and Drew, I just did not have the extra $5.00 to $9.00 for craft or sewing patterns and was frustrated after driving from one store to another to still not find the project I was looking for. So I began to collect patterns from the internet, currently over 1000.

E-Pattern Library $
All of the e-books on this page will be emailed to the address you provide as an ADOBE attachment. There is NO SHIPPING CHARGES for any of the ebooks on this page! 

You will need adobe reader to open.  Most computers come with adobe.  If you do not have adobe reader, you can download it for free at
www.adobe.com .

Kids Craft Recipes E-Book $
collection of 900 Craft and Kid's Recipes. 

The following FUN, FUN, FUN recipes are some of the recipes included:   Bath Paints, Bubble Bath, Bubble Recipe , Bubbles , Chalk , Dog Biscuits , Finger Paint , Play Dough (no-cooking) ,  Best Play Dough Ever , Face Paint , Paper-Mache Paste ,
Tired of paying high prices for Potpourri?
Are you a crafty person looking to for a new hobby?
Are you looking for something new to make to sell on Ebay, at flea markets, craft shows, craft malls, gift stores or trade days?

Potpourri is a beautiful decorative accent to a bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, living room, or any room in your home or office. 
Best of ALL, you can make ANY Scent you like prefer.  It is great fun collecting the ingredients and drying them out to create your own blends.  You can collect from your back yard, by the lake, in the woods or simply purchase flowers or fruit at your local grocery store and dry them. 

Great GIFT for Mother's day, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, baby showers, housewarming and get well gifts. 

Some of the recipes included are: Bayberry Spice , Christmas Fruit and Nut , CHRISTMAS SPICE ,
CHRISTMAS TREE , COUNTRY CHRISTMAS , CRANBERRY ORANGE CHRISTMAS , HOT PAD FILLER 
Fireside Basket , Holiday Spice Simmering , Holly berry , Merry Berry Simmering , MULBERRY JAR , Pomanders , Winterberry , Winterlude , Trailblazer For Men , Lavender , PLEASANT DREAM(s) PILLOW SACHET , ENGLISH ROSE GARDEN
The "Free Project Library" is an ebook with links to over 1000 downloadable sewing, crafting, quilting, and embroidery patterns.

Such as: Quilt Blocks and Paper Piecing, Redwork, Blankets, Quillows, Stockings, Clothing, Baby Items, Pillows, Decorations, Specialty Items, Home décor ect…

VERY EASY TO USE!!! Simply look through the titles and choose what you would like to work on. Then all you have to do is click on the link to download, and either print or save to your hard drive for when ever you feel like crafting. Perfect for us midnight crafters! (can only craft when the kids are asleep)

Craft instructions available with just a click of the computer mouse 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Now you will have gift ideas when you want them, to make for Easter, Mothers Day, Father's Day, Teachers, House Warming, Hostess, Thank You, Get Well, Birthdays etc…

Your book will be sent as a ADOBE attachment. You can save to your hard drive and use any time you are logged on to the internet.
That’s where I can help. For the past year I’ve been shopping throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Texas, and getting paid to do it!  With new twins and an eight year old boy, I'm not able to work a traditional job, so this is what I do to contribute to the family income.

Over the last year, I’ve learned exactly what works and what doesn’t work when it comes to making money as a mystery shopper in the USA or Canada. Here’s a typical day in my life as a mystery shopper:

  I log onto the internet and sign in to the company sites to get assignments.  I print off the instruction forms for the shops, then I drop my boy off at school, then the girls and I  go out to eat for breakfast--at a really good breakfast restaurant.  I don't pay for it myself, because it's part of my secret shopper agenda for the week.
   That's just my first meal.
Then I visit my favorite department store and buy some clothes for me and my two daughters.  I don't pay for these myself either, because this is also part of my mystery shopper agenda.    Lunch and supper are paid for too.  (I get supper to go from a middle of the road chain restaurant.  That afternoon, between lunch and supper, I had my carpets cleaned, and yes that was paid for too.)    All total, I spent $50 on meals and $100 on clothes.  None of which I had to pay for myself--all of it was paid for by the companies who employ me as a mystery shopper!

This ebook includes a list of over 100 companies to apply with online and all the how-to's to mystery shop.

Now You Can Shop--Even If You Don't Have Any Money!

I’ll show you step-by-step exactly what to say and do to
make money as a mystery shopper …

Of course you want to get paid to go shopping and eat out.  Who wouldn't? Why cook?  Eat out!  You want to make money and have fun in your spare time, and you should!  But maybe you're not sure how to get started at this home-based job.


  
"How to Make Money Selling On Ebay for Stay At Home Moms/Dads" well-organized easy to read, word document. Honestly, there is really no need to read a 300 page how-to book filled with outdated fluff.  I know your time is limited as mine is too.  This is all the information you need to know to start making money by listing auctions. 

This is not a get rich quick scheme.  The information is a compilation of all my research, successes and failures.  I can provide you with resources and suggestions to make money selling on Ebay while staying home to love and raise your children.   

Below are some of the topics included:
Hottest Items to sell
Prices to list your items for
Best categories to list in
Where to get your shipping items for free
Where to purchase items to sell
Tips on listing items you already have
How to accept credit cards and e-checks
Tips on marketing your auctions
Building an Ebay empire with little or no upfront costs
Feedback suggestions

Why sell on Ebay by trial and error when you can use proven techniques?   I will email you your document and you can start selling TODAY.  Even if you do not purchase my auction, please this free piece of advice be very cautious of other peoples auctions stating they can teach stay at home parents how to make money when the only item they sell is an “ebay selling tips e-books”  if they are not selling other items, how could they possibly teach you how to?
Scrapbook Sayings for Twins and Multiples $
My personal collection of over 20 pages of scrapbook titles, sayings, layout ideas, etc... for twins and multiples.  You will get some really cute ideas and expressions.
Potpourri Beads and Ornaments Recipes E-book $
SCENTED POTPOURRI BEADS and Ornaments are so easy even my 9 year old son can make them without supervision. 

The VERY simple Potpourri Bead recipe is made of inexpensive ingredients that you probably already stock in your home. If by chance you don't already have the ingredients, all of them can be purchased at a supermarket.
Rainbow Crayons , Slime , Silly Putty , Soap Crayons , Soap Paint , Rubber Flubber , Cascarones , Sidewalk Chalk Large Sticks , Playdough (Fruit Flavor) , Cocoa Playdough , Goop .
Most of the recipes are made with things you probably already have in your pantry, if not the rest can be picked up at the grocery store.  These recipes are great for entertaining you children on rainy days or for parties.  We make up several of the recipes and give as birthday and party favor gifts.

This collection is over 900 recipes. Many of the recipes have similar names but different ingredients. I am in the process renaming and making sure that there are no duplicates, and have already taken out what I believe to me most/all of them but at this time there may be some so I just want to let you know.
Bath and Body Recipes $
275 Bath and Spa recipes that I collected. 
A great way to make some extra money or save money! by preparing the treatmens, packaging and sell them.  They also make fantastic gifts.  Everyone has loved to recieve my homemade bath treatments for birthdays, Christmas, Valentines Day, Mothers Day, Get Well, Baby and Wedding showers, Open house, etc...  I save the girls baby food jars to fill with the spa treatments, decorate the lids and print lables (and sometimes the recipe card) put in a basket.
Gift Basket Ideas and Jar Recipes $
430+ Mason Gift Jar Recipes & 101 Gift Basket Ideas
   Why pay retail for generic looking filled gift jars when you can make customized trendy gift jars yourself in just a few minutes?
   Do you need inexpensive gifts for co-workers, child’s teacher, friends and family for holidays, birthdays, wedding shower, baby shower, new home, get well, thank you?
   Are you looking for a way to make some extra money selling gift baskets?...You could sell Gift Jars on Ebay, Craft Fairs, Baazars, Open houses individually or by packaging several jars together in a basket to complete a meal or a special theme.
This ebook includes a collection of jar gift recipes like you see at craft shows and expensive specialty shops.  Most are made from things you usually have already at home.  You can use these recipes to make something special for yourself, make gifts for others or sell as gift baskets!  These make fantastic looking gifts for any occasion or no occasion. 

All you have to do is layer a few basic dry ingredients into mason or any type of decorative jar, attach instruction card for preparation and the person who receives the gift adds a few wet ingredients (butter, milk, eggs, etc…) and they will think of you fondly while enjoying their lovely treats. 

Ebook also includes layering techniques, decorating, tag, label, instructions, storage tips and 101 gift basket ideas!
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