Yes, I know what you're thinking. “That Nicole can't go more than a few weeks without returning to bodily functions.”

It's true, but, come ON. This is cool.

The Niche? Public Restrooms! Check it out here: Best Public Restrooms in America.

According to their website:

The reality is that public restrooms matter to the public. The way a business or building treats its facilities is a reflection of its operating standards.

In one recent survey, more than 75% of respondents said they would not return to a restaurant if the restrooms were not well kept.

I agree. In fact, there's a certain restaurant in town (initials GC) that my kids love but I won't go there because the bathrooms are so nasty and it's a buffet-style chain. So, everyone leaving that restroom has access to my food. GAG!

Anyway, at the website above, they hosted a contest to find the best public restrooms in America — by nomination. And, it's an ongoing thing, so if you have a favorite restroom, you can nominate it.

Who's Eligible? Any restroom in the United States that is open to the public is eligible.

It appears that Cintas, which is a uniform and bathroom supply company, sponsored this website and contest. Pretty clever PR if you ask me.

They're even marketing on YouTube.com – pretty darned smart.

But, as always, I want to hear your thoughts first before I come back and pipe in with the rest of mine.

And, of course, thanks for reading. I hope that I made you smile.

Warmly,
Nicole Dean

As WAHMs, we have so much to be thankful for. What other career would allow us the opportunity to express our creativity, set our own hours, network with wonderful people, and make money while doing it?

AND, most importantly, we get to spend time with our kids, too. Wow.

It doesn't get any better than this!

If you watched Desperate Housewives last night you may have been as disgusted as I was when Lynette's boss mocked her suits during the meeting (even pointing out spit up!). Then, I was horrified to hear her boss say “Dance Puppet Dance”! UG — you probably felt as lucky as I did to be a WAHM.

I was thinking about what I am most thankful for business-wise this year and the things that have most impacted my business in 2005.

I wanted to share my short list with you of my Top 5 Resources I am thankful for in my business …. These are tools, not people. The list of people is coming soon.

1. Google Adsense & Chitika — Thank goodness for Pay per click. If you aren't using it and you have a resource site — get moving! It's money in the bank.
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2. MomMasterminds — I've got access to the best resources online in one place. I've been a member of MomMasterminds since February and I feel like I am so much further now than if I had tried to learn on my own. I spent enough time struggling. I only wish I had been less stubborn and joined 6 months before I did.
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3. LadyPens.com is over 100 women strong and growing… I'm very excited for this new resource. I hope you'll find it helpful.
More info on how writing articles can help your business – Excuse my scratchy voice if
you listen to the audio. I'm fighting a nasty cold.

4. As you know, ‘I (heart) my autoresponder' so I won't get into that again.
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5. Teleseminars. I'm listening to teleseminars during my walks. Thanks to mp3 audios, I'm learning how to write a book, promote my website, and more. And, I get to share all my
new-found knowledge with YOU! Stay tuned…
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What resources are you thankful for this year? I hope that 2005 has given you more business blessings than you can count.

Please remember those who may not be feeling blessed this holiday season, and help however you can —

Donate Money – http://www.redcross.org/
Prayer
Volunteer locally
Give blood

Thank you so much for sharing this year with me so far.
Nicole

PS. Please share your blessings as a WAHM in the comments section below.