Roundup: January 2010
By theprofessionalhobo ~ January 28th, 2010. Filed under: Australia, links.
I finally got a decent shot of the elusive Kookaburra that hangs around our back yard but is camera-shy! They are so distinctive, with their flat heads, stalky shape, and funky colouring.
Other than that, the last few weeks have been productive, but quieter on the publishing front. Lots of great shout-outs though! Whoo-ee! First, here are my words of wisdom for January:
Wise Bread
The 2010 Gift Wrapping Challenge
In 2009, a friend and I successfully met a challenge to wrap all gifts with alternatives to new gift paper and gift bags. Here are the results of the challenge, along with a few tips and a 2010 gift wrapping challenge for you.
Financial IQ Test: How Healthy are Your Bank Accounts?
Following is a Financial IQ Test, designed to help you determine how healthy your bank accounts – and your interaction with them – are. Tally up your score and see how you fare. Then you can reference some relevant articles on the topics you need some refreshers on.
Financial IQ Test: How Healthy is Your Debt Management?
Are you on top of your debt – both logistically and emotionally? Do you maximize value while minimizing interest rates? Do you know what the different types of loans are, and how they work for you? What’s your credit rating and how do you improve it? Take this Financial IQ Test to see how healthy your debt management plan is, then reference the plethora of resource articles to help you in your weaker areas of knowledge.
Shout Outs and Publicity
Expat Alley interviewed me about my expat/travel lifestyle. I had great fun with the interview. You can read it here: Freelance Writer. Nora Dunn. Rural Australia.
The hot new Site Untemplater included The Professional Hobo in a list of 40 Young Bloggers Who Will Get You Excited to Shatter the Template Lifestyle. Thanks!
Lastly, 
All You magazine used me as a source (which conjures up visions of me in a dark alley wearing a trench coat, revealing trusty secrets!) for an article on Supermarket Traps. The tips are based on an article I wrote in 10,001 Ways to Live Large on a Small Budget
Speaking of which, 10,001 Ways to Live Large on a Small Budget has been making waves ever since its launch last May. Although we’ve received many glowing reviews, this recent one from Reuters was widely syndicated and is a nice feather for the cap.
January 30th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
Great shot! Thanks for sharing it.
January 30th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
@All Inclusive – Cheers!
March 11th, 2010 at 8:10 am
You go girl!