Life by TonyaB 

(This is the first time I've written anything about my life since grade school!)

The biggest part of my life involves the little man in the photo that you see on the left. He's a pistol! And I love it. :)

I live with him and my dog, who is a Border Collie named Betsy. (She's white with dark ears - one of them pointed up and the other flopped over - almost at all times.)

I am a marketer by trade, but that hasn't always been the case. I was a very busy database software developer, but on the day that my son was born I knew that I didn't want to leave the house anymore to do my work, and decided to create my own business from home.

Part of the work I do is for personal clients, and some of it is online affiliate marketing. As it turns out, these things are what I'm really good at, and it's going pretty darn good.

I like my life.

Lensmaster-Hood by Category 

Lenses by TonyaB: Here are all of the lenses I have created up to this time (March, 2008)

Webkinz: Which Ones Will Retire

There are many Webkinz fans out there who want to know which Webkinz will be retiring. Mainly out of these fans are the people who want to get them before they go out of production - and out of price range! Here is a resource for you - these are the...

Kids R Kool

There are countless times when I laughed so hard from my little one's "isms" that I nearly fell over.  My child sometimes says (quite innocently) some of the greatest and funniest things that I've ever heard.  I also have experien...

Retired Webkinz

Looking for some information on pricing and availability for retired or seasonal Webkinz? I believe this page can point you in the right direction! This page has a list of which Webkinz toys have been retired or discontinued (at this point there are 1...

Kid Stories Headquarters

Kid Stories This is a group for parents (or simply people who love kids) that would like to share kid stories that make you smile and laugh. Tender moments also allowed. :) You can also visit: Kids R Kool which is an individual lens on the sa...

Webkinz Cheeky Dog Center

Hello and Welcome to the Webkinz Cheeky Dog Center!  Looking for the best price on Webkinz Cheeky Dog? -- If you're not looking in the right places, you could waste hundreds of dollars!

Webkinz Cheeky Monkey by Ganz

Webkinz Cheeky Monkey by Ganz is one of the most popular of the Webkinz line by Ganz, and so can sometimes be a bit difficult to find.  Next to the ones that have been retired, this one is definitely the most difficult to track down.  (Why...

Top 10 Toys for Girls

Are you looking to buy a toy for a little girl, but you're just not sure what to buy? This page can help - the Top Ten Toys for Girls 2007 and into 2008!

Top 10 Toys for Boys

Finding toys and games that young boys love can be challenging. This page can help - these are the Top 10 Toys for Boys - Fall and early Winter 2008. Looking for the perfect toy that a boy would love?

New Webkinz and Coming Soon for 2008

Thanks for visiting! There a huge number of new and future Webkinz for 2008 (yeah!). The full list - as I know it - is given on this page (below). I did a lot of research, but if you know of one that I don't have here, feel free to contact me! Not...

Top 10 Toys for Kids

"Toy Wishes" Magazine has now released their predictions for the hottest selling toys for the Summer season (and beyond) for 2008! Here are the Top 10 Toys for Kids - Summer 2008!

All About Tow Mater

Bless his big ole' heart.  Disney and Pixar's Cars Tow Mater is a perfect mixture of good ole boy, ladies' man, smarty pants, clever, naive, mischievous, talented, daredevil - and is possibly the goofiest character that any production studio has...

Zoobie® Pets

"No mama, you can't use my Zoobie!" may become common words in my household. These sweet and cuddly "3-2-1" (or "3-in-one") pets are starting to take the world - or at least the U.S. - by storm. Are you looking for the perfect gi...

Russ Berrie Shining Stars

Russ Berrie Shining Stars were announced as being released in early 2007, and are some of the hottest toys to hit the market! Children love these plush stuffed animals - not only are they sweet and cuddly, they also have a whole different life on Sh...

Russ Puppets

Russ Berrie has always made top-of-the-line toys, their plush animals are wonderful and life-like - Russ Puppets are also great! Very cute and cuddly puppets, some of which have warmed the hearts of children for many many years. The collection below...

Power Tour Electric Guitar for Kids

Many children have a dream to play the electric guitar - but the learning curve can be quite steep, and so they can become discouraged.  The Power Tour Electric Guitar appears to be something that can change that curve on learning guitar so that...

Disney Cars Die Cast: Lightning McQueen

Many people have become avid collectors of the Disney Cars Die Cast line - me included (and of course my kid). For people who are looking for a specific type of "Lightning McQueen" - this page is for you... Without further adieu, here is the collec...

Star Wars Transformers

Two of the most popular stories, movies and character sets have merged - in the concept of toys that is. Star Wars Transformers Toys are now some of the hottest items on the market for people who love Transformers, Star Wars or both!

Fashion Fiend 

Fashion For Women, Men and Kids

World Food Programme Feedbag

The World Food Programme Feedbag is not just a bag. Purchasing one of these will feed a child in school for an entire year! Lauren Bush, Amazon.com and the UN World Food Programme have teamed up to help feed the hungry children of the world by offer...

Baby UGG® Shoes & Boots

UGG® Australia puts a lot of care into the making of all of their boots and shoes, but perhaps this is even more true with their baby booties and shoes. Looking for a pair of Baby UGG® Shoes or Boots?

Converse Chuck Taylor®: Black

The all-time classics from Converse - Chuck Taylors® in black! These are the favorite shoes of many people (both men and women) and are often the ones that are worn just for "hanging out", or for their more traditional purpose - sports.

Chocolate UGG® Boots & Shoes for Women

UGG® Australia makes some of the finest - and perhaps the finest - sheepskin and other boots in the world.  One of the most sought-after colors is "Chocolate" Brown which can be a bit difficult to find. Here is where you can find...

Ladies' Sheepskin Boots

Some of the finest boots in the world are crafted from sheepskin and for good reason - it breathes and has a natural thermostatic quality (keeping feet warm in the winter and cool in the summer). It is also luxuriously comfortable. Are you looking f...

Women's Oakley Sunglasses

Over the years Oakley has produced some of the most fashionable and highest quality sunglasses in the world.  Women's Oakley sunglasses especially it seems are in high demand and are often regarded as the "perfect pair of sunglasses". ...

Kids' Chestnut UGG® Boots

Children love comfort just as much as adults - kids' UGG® boots are the ultimate in softness and are oh-so-comfy. "Chestnut" is the most popular color for Kids! Looking for a great deal on Kids' Chestnut UGG® Boots?

501® Button-Fly Jeans

Levi Strauss and his partner invented and patented the very first pair of blue jeans in 1873. Although they've changed some basically they're the same as they were then - Classic 501® Button-Fly Jeans. Interested in the history of Classic 501's...

Crochet UGG® Boots

During the 2007 holiday season Oprah Winfrey hailed Crochet UGG® Boots as one of her "Favorite Things". They're versatile, fashionable and sooo comfy! Here are the Classic Crochet UGG® Boots, as well as the UGG® Classic Cardy and the...

Teva Dozer for Women

The Dozer has become one of Teva's most popular all-purpose sport and casual footwear. Here on this page are a few variations of the Teva Dozer for women along with some convenient links to find them online.

UGG® For Women: Handbags

UGG® for Women - if you love their boots or sheepskin handbags, you are in the right place! These handbags go perfectly with the boots, or by themselves. Are you looking for the perfect UGG® Handbag?

Chuck Taylor® All Stars: Ox

Converse Chuck Taylor® All Star Ox shoes are still the long-time classic in sneaker-land! But they are not what they used to be... Wanna see 'em?

Natural Cosmetics 

(This category is sort of in "baby-hood".)

Jason Naturals For Bath And Shower

If you've been to a health store you likely are aware of Jason Naturals. They are coming to the forefront of the cosmetics industry, competing with the biggest of names. Looking for Jason Naturals for Bath and Shower?

Discount Escentuals

Bare Escentuals - the maker of id bareMinerals(TM) makeup is one of the best cosmetics line to come along in the makeup world, I believe ever. It's a bit pricier than average makeup - but discount Escentuals are available if you know where to look.

Other Stuff 

A Bit of a Potpourri

Pink Laptop Computers

There has been a recent trend in the high-technology world with the integration of fashion. For women and fashion lovers everywhere this is great news. One example of this is people buying not just laptops, but buying them in their favorite colors -...

Top 10 Games for PCs

Ever stayed up until the wee hours of the morning being completely riveted by a PC video game? If so you're not alone!  PC games are one of America's favorite pastimes and can be addictive to the extreme. On this page are the top 10 most popula...

Article Marketing Strategy

Online marketing with articles (also known as "bum marketing") is an interesting, fun and very inexpensive strategy that comes highly recommended by some of the best internet marketers online!  The article marketing strategy here in th...

Paid Affiliate Business

The ways to make money online are numerous, and the number of opportunities that promise wealth online are almost countless.  Based on my experiences with different money makers online, by far my favorite is having a paid affiliate business. If y...

Prada Cell Phone

The Prada Cell Phone by LG Electronics is the perfect combination of elegance and high technology. It's sleek design is typical of the famous Italian fashion house. Weighing only 3 ounces, it's easy to transport and it's quite stylish.

Planet Earth: Discovery Channel

The Discovery Channel is well-known for their exceptional programming, and the Planet Earth - Discovery Channel series of videos is right at the top of the list.

Retro Fish Surfboards

There's been a sort of a "retro revolution" with surfboards, particularly with the fish boards. Retro Fish surfboards are well-known for their ability to ride loose and sail effortlessly and quickly - even on smaller waves. Wanna see 'em?

Site Rubix Website Builder

One of the toughest actions for people making money online has been the building of websites. There are a number of options for building a website, but up to now all of them have been costly whether it means spending time or money. When someone at fi...

The Biz and My Honed-In Shopping Skills 

Oh, marketing is way too much fun. (I think the fun police may come and get me any moment!)

I do some work for personal clients, as I mention above, which is great. I helped an appraisal company get it's start several years ago and now it has many clients and is doing pretty well now, despite the sinking real-estate market. For these folks (and some others) I do various types of marketing including online.

Oh, but the affiliate marketing is something that I love so much - I practically run to my computer every day to see what's up and add to my collection of online creations. It's fun. Like I said about the fun police...

About the shopping skills - I have a real knack for finding good bargains online, and have used that as sort of the "undercurrent" for my marketing. The theme of most of my work involves not only researching and reviewing products and other things, but also where the heck to buy it online for a really good deal.

I use Squidoo mainly for the purpose of what is called "bum" or "article" marketing. It works quite well for this purpose. I hear over and over from other Lensmasters that it is addictive, and they're right.

I am part of a group called The Wealthy Affiliates. I worked quite a bit with internet marketing before I hooked up with them and since I did the online work is really taking off. Great guys and a great group. This is where I first heard about Squidoo.

My Causes: Human Rights 

About Youth for Human Rights International:

Youth for Human Rights is a really fantastic group of kids (yes, you heard me right) and some adults too who educate the public about their human rights. It's a beautiful thing - I support it wholeheartedly, and am a member of it myself.

There are 30 human rights, all given in the United Nations' Declaration for Human Rights. It's a good thing to know about them and to insist that they are held true, because they belong to you - always. :)

Below you can see some videos to get a good feel for what this is about - I've put two of the Human Rights here, and then the final one (#30).

You can find them all at YouthForHumanRights.org.

Human Right #1: We Are All Born Free And Equal 

Human Right #2: Don't Discriminate 

Human Right #30: No One Can Take Away Your Human Rights 

(This is good to know...)

Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR International) 

The Citizens Commission on Human Rights is another group that I strongly believe in. It's also about human rights, but focuses in on Psychiatry's abuse of them and how they go about it.

They have a great website with videos and information that really tell the story - and you'd better have a bit of a strong stomach to see it.

(By the way, if you or someone you know has been diagnosed with a disorder, or is on Psychiatric drugs, this is a place that you should check out.)

Their website is CCHR.org.

There is a video below for that site too.

About Psychiatry and CCHR 

Here's the Guestbook 

Hey, thanks for visiting my Lensography. Glad to have you!

Feel free to leave comments. I'll check them out and publish them as I am able. :)

MarketingSurge Very inspiring to see someone take on human rights especially children. More of us need to do as such instead of just saying "That's terrible", and turning the channel or our heads like we never saw it. Nice profile pics by the way. Posted August 17, 2008

Bill_Chechel Great Lens! Great way to introduce yourself to the world. Thanks. 5 stars. Posted June 17, 2008

cherangelry You have a very precious little boy there! Adorable! And I love the idea of including your causes in your lensography. It brings more depth to you as a person. I shall consider it for a future update of my own lensography! :) Posted May 29, 2008

CliveAnderson Some very interesting and uplifting details and information. It is easy to see that you are a good person with some really great principles. On top of that your work here and with other lenses I've seen are a true asset to the Squidoo empire. Thank you for sharing. Kind Regards Clive Anderson Posted May 21, 2008

spirituality Great work. You just might like my Amnesty International lens. Posted May 20, 2008

 

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