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Archive of entries posted on January 2010

Cook Like a Pro

26 January 2010, 8:38 am

I often wonder how people learn to cook so well.  It’s not inherent that we all know how to cook.  How is one to learn to become a good and creative chef?  I’ve started asking around to see how my friends learned to cook well and I’ve received a few interesting answers.

  1. Mom – of course, the number one response is that good ol’ mom taught them to cook.
  2. TV – Some of my friends actually said that they learned to cook well from watching cooking channels on TV.  Who would have thought?
  3. Magazines – There are oodles of magazines from companies like National Magazine Exchange that can teach you to cook well.  Whether they are teaching you which ingredients to purchase, where to get the best deals, or how to combine ingredients for great dishes, my friends say that they’ve learned loads from magazines.
  4. Trial and error – There is always the good old fashioned trial and error.  You try out recipes, try to follow them exactly, and then see how you do.

Bon Appetite!

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Great Valentine’s Day Gifts

19 January 2010, 8:35 am

v dayIt’s almost Valentine’s Day, and that means it’s time to think of a great gift again.  Don’t groan – just get into action!  Here are a few ideas for great Valentine’s Day gifts that are bound to make her – or him – smile and enjoy.

  1. Chocolates – Who can resist chocolates?  One great way to give chocolates (or fruit or flowers) is to do a chocolate of the month club.  You can do these clubs for three months, six months or a while year.  Your loved one will love getting it every month and knowing that you are thinking of them – even when Valentine’s Day is long over.
  2. Magazine Subscription – Browse through the huge selection of magazines that you can find at a place like the National Magazine Exchange.  You’ll be amazed by the prices and by the huge selection of magazines.  Find a topic that interests your loved one, and she or he will love receiving this gift that keeps on giving.
  3. Spa Day – Either a man or a woman can enjoy a spa day.  Sign up for both of you and make it into a romantic adventure together!
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Direct Marketing Tips

12 January 2010, 8:56 am

Many companies today rely solely on the internet for their marketing strategies.  And certainly, many of them have had great success with this.  More traditional marketing strategies, like those used by National Magazine Exchange and many other companies, still work however.  There are many reasons that these direct marketing techniques still work.

Direct marketing makes a great impression.  A direct mail campaign often receives the attention of the recipient.  With less clutter in real mailboxes today, due to the clutter in computer inboxes, a direct mailing actually gets noticed a good deal.  Consumers also really enjoy direct marketing techniques.  They like seeing something in their hand or hearing a person on the phone, rather than reading something over email.  This creates a personal connection, and personal connections are often lasting ones.

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Moving? Make Sure to Tell National Magazine Exchange

5 January 2010, 8:56 am

moving truckNational Magazine Exchange certainly encourages people to read and enjoy. At the same time, they know that you may not live in the same location for the rest of your life. What are you to do if you move and hope to bring your National Magazine Exchange reading materials with you? No problem!

Whenever you have a change of address, you’ll simply need to go to the Customer Login page on their website and select the Change My Address section. Enter your new address there and National Magazine Exchange will take care of all of the busy work, making sure that the publishers know where to send your magazines from now on. Of course, you’ll need to change your address with the Post Office and check the appropriate boxes so that all of your reading materials and mail are forwarded to you at the new address.

Then, once your boxes are all unpacked, it’s time to get reading!

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