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Get Paid to Travel the World - Travel Writing Tips. Travel Writing — By Lost Girls on January 30, 2011 at 2:20 pm Be sure to check out our new Pitching 101 Series, including interviews with: BootsnAll editor, Katie HammelNew York Times’ deputy travel editor, Monica DrakeThe Expeditioner’s founder and editor-in-chief, Matt StabileGalavanting‘s managing editor, Joseph HernandezTravel Belles’ publisher and editor, Margo MillureGo NOMAD‘s general edit Max HartshorneTravel Agent senior editor Joe PikeTravelingMom‘s editor Cindy RichardsRecommend‘s managing editor Paloma Villaverde de Rico Want to get paid to travel?

Get Paid to Travel the World - Travel Writing Tips

If you’re interested in sharing your travel experiences, there are several travel websites that accept pitches from freelance writers. Here are a few of them, and what they pay per word or post. Travel Websites That Pay for Freelance Articles and Posts Travel Belles $10 per post. Travel sites that accept submissions for experience, rather than a payment. How to wrap stuff up. How to Build a Go-Kart in One Day - DIY Go Cart Plans. Builder: Larry Erd, Pompano Beach, Fla.Plans: spidercarts.com "Black Widow" Cost: $689.15 1.)

How to Build a Go-Kart in One Day - DIY Go Cart Plans

Plans and Parts Erd and his 7-year-old son, Harrison, used $14.99 plans for the "Black Widow" go-kart from spidercarts.com. Plans like these, whether they are free or require a fee, often give frame dimensions but leave steering, axle, throttle and cable connections up to the builder. Browse parts suppliers' websites to find additional advice on materials and methods. 2.) Use a hacksaw or chop saw to cut metal stock to length. 3.)

Weld an upper steering block to the top of the kart's steering post. Weld spindle brackets to the front corners of the frame. 4.) Weld bearing hangers to the bottom face of the frame's 10-inch rear legs. 5.) Buy accessories together with the engine to ensure compatibility. Loop chain around both sprockets. 6.) DIY Design Community « Keywords: cleaning, how-to, DIY, money saving tips. There are a million different cleaning products on the market all vying for a spot in your supply closet, not to mention a chunk of your budget.

DIY Design Community « Keywords: cleaning, how-to, DIY, money saving tips

But before you bring home the next new wonder spray, consider these three money-saving cleaning must-haves: they're widely available, kid and pet friendly, and cheap, cheap, cheap! The Big Three: White Vinegar This product literally has 1001 uses if not more (there's an entire website dedicated to its awesomeness). Here are the top five ways to use this cost-saving cleaner in your home. 1. Seven Surprising Uses for Baking Soda - Health. The $40 Hidden Inside a 12V Battery. Wise Bread Picks Hands up who hates buying batteries.

The $40 Hidden Inside a 12V Battery

(I had both hands up in the air by the way, briefly, but had to put them down to continue writing this article.) Anyway, batteries are the bane of my life. It seems almost every toy we have for our children or gadget for ourselves require batteries. And they need them in all shapes and sizes. Kipkay over at Metacafe has done it again, with a life hack and battery hack that will save you roughly $40 on those 1.5V button cell batteries.

. $40 From a 12V Battery How To Hack A 12 Volt Battery As the video shows, you simply split them open to reveal EIGHT 1.5V button-cell batteries, each one worth around $5. 9V Emergency Battery Hack. StillTasty.com - Your Ultimate Shelf Life Guide. 10 Surprising Foods You Can Freeze You already know that the freezer is a good place to stow steak and chicken. But it works equally well for some far less obvious items. Try freezing the following (you’ll find more detailed instructions by clicking on each item). You'll save money, waste less — and make cooking a lot more convenient. Can't finish the whole bottle? Crack open and mix in a touch of salt (if using for savory dishes) or sugar (for baking or desserts); place in freezer bags or airtight containers.

Brown rice has a higher oil content than white rice, so its shelf life isn’t nearly as long. Butter freezes well, so stash a stick or two in the freezer (leave in the original wrapping and place in a freezer bag) and you’ll always have some on hand when you need it. If you’re constantly running out, freeze a backup supply in an airtight container. Best Places to Get Free Books – The Ultimate Guide. 6 Ways to Publish Your Own Book. Shevonne Polastre is a freelance Technical Writer who assists companies and non-profits.

6 Ways to Publish Your Own Book

She authors FreeAgentWriter, a blog about the technology world. Online self-publishing services have given users the tools they need to create, publish and promote their work. Free Audio Books: Download Great Books for Free. Download a Free Audiobook from Audible and also AudioBooks.com.

Free Audio Books: Download Great Books for Free

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