Georgia Makitalo
Is a master juggler with several businesses and columns. Having written Corporate Communications and Marketing in the mid 90 s, she later began freelancing for Corporate Clients, as well as a variety of Publications such as Shape Magazine, Yahoo! Sports, Yahoo! Finance, Yahoo! US News and Yahoo! Voices. In addition, she has been blogging about fashion based on years as a fashion consultant. She is the Owner of Makitalo Glass, a Fused Glass Jewelry Business, as well as a self employed Event and Travel Planner for Traveldevas. In addition, she is the President of the International Pre-Raphaelite Society, a non profit group. She also blogs about Travel, Self Employment Money, the Arts and Thriving as a Self Employed Artist.
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University of Minnesota studied English LIterature, Art History and Classical StudiesInterests
Entertainment, Travel, Hiker, Money, Non-Profit, Self Employment, Glass Jewelry, Artistic LifeMotto
"You have your brush, you have your colors, you paint the paradise, then in you go. " Nikos KazantzakisAffiliations
Makitalo Glass- My Jewelry and Glass Business, Molti Soldi-Blog for Self Employed Artists, International Pre-Raphaelite Society, Traveldevas - My travel business
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Hiking is the Weekly Fitness Routine that Keeps Me in ShapeThis is an article on how I continue to stay in shape with my weekly hikes.
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Confessions of a ShopaholicUnlike most shopaholics, I was not addicted to clothing, shoes and bling. I was addicted to books, CDs and movies. My overspending delayed my education and it took over my life.
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How a Trip to San Jose California Became My Summer Vacation Horror StoryMy summer vacation horror story was because of a medical emergency while on vacation in Northern California!
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Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan Surprise Guests and the World by Getting MarriedIn a week that saw him turning 28 and only one day after the Facebook IPO, Mark Zuckerberg surprised the world by getting married! More importantly, does his wedding photo give insight into Mark's future?
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Dan Brown Gives Some Clues to His Next BookIn a public appearance last night, Dan Brown gave some clues to his new Robert Langdon book.
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The Most Likely Reason Why the Van Halen Tour is PostponedThe Van Halen camp is tight lipped about the postponement announcement today. There have been many speculations, including one probable reason why this postponement is necessary.
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Why Jennifer Lopez Will Not Return to "American Idol"Through American Idol, Jennifer Lopez reinvented her career. But will she return?
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Why Tyra Banks' Younger "Too Heavy" Self Is Still Very ThinThis is about Tyra Bank's advising that her younger self would have been "too heavy" to be a model today and despite this change, Why Vogue Magazine is not about to have more realistic models on their cover.
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How Our Family Created a Budget and Lives Within Our MeansAfter much research, we tailored a budget to work for us. While trying to practice thrift, we learned how to be creative and savor life.
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What Really Shocked Us About Time's Breastfeeding CoverEveryone is talking about the Time Magazine cover, but the model for the cove doesn't get why we are all shocked. The shock is not about the pose-it is about the age of the child.
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The Best Car that I Have Ever Owned was a Saturn SL2This is the story of how I purchased my wonderful Saturn SL2, a brand that is no long manufactured.
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900 Million Users and 2 Reasons Why Facebook is Not a FadThe latest Associated Press-CNBC poll found that half of all Americans thought that Facebook was a passing fad. I can take those numbers and determine that this is more than a fad. This is part of our new way of life.
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The Late Spring Beauty of Duluth, MinnesotaWith the smell of fresh blooms and the incredible rocky views of Lake Superior, Duluth is more often known as a destination for Minnesotans, not for the rest of the country. But Minnesota Nice requires to share this little secret!
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What is Next for Newt Gingrich?Newt Gingrich may have conceded to Mitt Romney, but he is not going anywhere. He will be doing what he does best: lead the Republicans.
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Why Jennie Garth Should Not Be Confessing Her Feelings on Her New Reality ShowEveryone is talking about the Jennie Garth's tearful admission of low self worth after the break up of her marriage to Peter Facinelli. She should have learned from Eva Longoria's classy way in which she found resolution and moved on
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Time for "Two and a Half Men" to Call it QuitsWriting is why "Parks and Recreation" is the best show on television. The renewal last night was a great relief, but today's renewal of "Two and a Half Men" was not great news. Time for that show to be shelved!
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Time for Republicans to Get with the Times on Gay Marriage -- Including You, Bristol PalinRush Limbaugh may say that President Obama has declared a "war on marriage," while ex Republican Congressman Tom Davis says it is time to "take a look at what issues are going to appeal." In between are the Americans who are tolerant of same sex marriage
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Making Marketing WorkCreating a Marketing plan for your unique business. This is how I did it myself.
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CBGB: Why a Name Alone Cannot Recreate a TimeCBGB was the Pinnacle of Punk and New Wave music in the '70's and '80s. Does music really need to go there to rejuvenate?
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Junk Food Testers Rate Junk Food Around the WorldShould seven foodies of varied tastes and accomplishments just spent a few days sampling and evaluating American junk food modified for the tastes of other countries? Why we don't all eat the same food.
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First Person: 5 Lessons I Learned From My Failed BusinessWhen you start your business, things don't always work out the way you planned. Sometimes your intentions may be in the right place, but the final result is a failed business. These are the lessons that I wish I knew before I started my first business.
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Marketing 101-What I Learned from My Marketing JobWorking in Marketing, I learned how the idea came into play, how it was executed and how long it took to create the final marketing campaign.
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First Person: My Identity Was Stolen, But I Fought BackOne of the biggest fears people have is identity theft. I was never nervous and never questioned anyone when they asked for my Social Security Number. So, imagine my shock when my identity was stolen!
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How to Wear Winter Clothes Through the Spring and into SummerMaking a fashionable transition from winter into spring is always tricky, but with these easy fashion tips, you can start wearing the new fashion trends without looking out of place or freezing outside.
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Secrets from the Luck GoddessAfter winning many trips, concert and sports tickets, spa trips, jewelry and restaurant gift cards, I have been dubbed the "Luck Goddess." In truth, I am not really lucky. Instead, I have developed a Prosperity Consciousness.
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Thrown in Jail for a Mistaken $280 Medical Bill!Bad Accounting leads to a woman jailed for a $280 debt that she did not owe. How Debt Collectors are turning state troopers into Debt Collectors.
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What Nirvana Fans Have Been Waiting For: Courtney Love No Longer Controls Kurt Cobain's NameNirvana fans, all over the world, cheered as it was announced that two years ago, Frances Bean Cobain, estranged daughter of Courtney Love has been granted legal control of the name and image of her father, Kurt Cobain. Most importantly, Frances has the
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Give My Dad a Break: Ryan O'Neal's Son Defends His Celebrity Dad on the RadioThis week, Minnesota radio fans of MyTalk 107.1 FM were treated to a special celebrity call in: Patrick O’Neal, son of actor Ryan O’Neal, calling to defend his father as a good man and father.
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Easy Budgeting for a Self Employed ArtistWorking as an artist and budgeting for my own business started out as a frustrating tug of war, until I learned a few easy budgeting lessons and started to simplify things.
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The Caveman Diet Revolutionized Our Lives!After we discovered the Caveman Diet, the diet with mostly meat, fish, veggies and fruit, my husband and I tried it and it has changed our lives for the better!
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Jessica Simpson's Maxi-mum MistakeJessica Simpson just gave birth to Maxwell Drew Johnson-her daughter! What Jessica and Eric Johnson failed to give their daughter in the name department.
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Remaining Exotic Animals Returned to Ohio Widow and Back to Unsafe and Unsanitary ConditionsAuthorities are returning Marian Thompson, the widow of Terry Thompson, the very man who released his personal reserve of exotic animals to his terrorized neighbors, before committing suicide, the remaining exotic animals back to her home.
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Apple Works Hard at Avoiding Taxes During Our Economic DownturnThe New York Time's recently reported that Apple has taken some very slippery measures to avoid paying their fair share of taxes like GE, when they have the opportunity to step up and create more American jobs and help the economy grow.
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From Cardboard Prom Dress to Elementary Teacher?Maura Pozek may not be as big a name as Donna Karan, but everyone has seen at least one of her creations: the cardboard dress, the soda pop can tab dress and the Doritos dress. She is giving up on her dream and this is why she needs to reconsider.
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Easy Ways to Add Calcium to Your Diet Without Vitamins or Dairy ProductsA broken ankle and long therapy led to changing my diet and adding more calcium, without adding vitamins or eating dairy.
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What We All Have Learned from Warren Sapp's BankruptcyLifestyle Overload may have taken over Warren Sapp's life--but he is not the first!
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How We Spent Less Than $1000 on Our WeddingA destination Wedding can be a frugal way to save money, have a wonderful Wedding and not go into debt!
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Accomplishing Your Life's Mission Through a NonprofitDo you have a lifelong passion that no other organization has accomplished? Consider starting a nonprofit. Create a mission statement, fill out the right forms and obtain grant money to start your nonprofit.
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By Refusing to Choose a Winner, Pulitzer Judges Have Given Up on FictionThe Academy Awards of the written word, the Pulitzer Prize, did a great disservice to all who love to read and to American writers.
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Easy Tips to Include Hiking in Your Next VacationTips to plan your next vacation to include hiking. How to prepare by building up endurance, finding time to travel and easy ways to stay safe.
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First Person: Changing My Withholdings Cost Me ThousandsI thought switching my withholdings would ease my cash flow. Instead, it lead to a tax audit and thousands in penalties and back taxes.
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Why is Reading About Lindsey Vonn's Taxes Even Public News?The pattern of outing celebrities with delinquent taxes needs to stop. This should be a matter of privacy, not public knowledge.
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Brad and Angelina Prove Marriage is More Than Just Legalizing a RelationshipThe Jolie-Pitt kids may be on to something--they understand why marriage is so important to a couple.
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How to Make the Most of Your Olympic ExperienceFrom when to visit the host city, to how to save money and what to buy-how to enjoy that once in a lifetime Olympic experience!
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My Six Favorite Books About the Pre-Raphaelite PaintersOnce shunned by modern art critics, the Pre-Raphaelite Painters are now the hottest trend in art and in movies. Rebellious art, love triangles, vampires, grave robbing, drugs, exotic pets and adventurous travel are all part of the fascinating biographies.
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How I Started My Successful Fused Glass Jewelry Business on EtsyUnemployment forced me to do the best thing I could do for myself--start my own business! With Etsy, I was able to easily set up shop, sell my jewelry and take control of my work life!
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Strange but True: Travel Tales From a Seasoned VeteranThe story of the poodle finding its roots; the document so secret, a private plane was sent to retrieve it; and is red the favorite car color for bears in Yellowstone?
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5 Blogs for Pre-Raphaelite Art FansBetween major exhibits in San Francisco and London, and the new Dakota Fanning movie, Effie creating a lot of buzz as well as a competing Keira Knightly movie in the works, the Pre-Raphaelites are the hottest art trend.
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Blooming with Inspired Books by 6 Creative AuthorsA half dozen books about Creativity, Inspiration, Vampires, Romance and and Some Crazy Doodling.
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8 Questions to Ask Before Booking a Spring Break VacationMany hotels have restrictions on Spring Break travelers. Discover questions to ask before booking a non-refundable trip.
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The 5 Essential Books for GraduatesThese 5 books will help any graduate - or anyone desiring a fresh start - gain success in achieving their goals and living the life of their dreams.
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First Person: Social Media Came Back to Haunt MeHow an old rant on a social media site prevented me from getting a job.
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How I Finally Quit My Job and Went After My Dream of Living a Creative LifeThis is the story of how I quit my horrible day job and took time off to pursue my dreams!
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How Lost Luggage Ruined My Spring BreakEven the best planned trip can become ruined by lost luggage. How this Spring Break Disaster taught me the value of planning for the worst.
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My Summer Vacation Disaster!My Summer Travel Disaster Trip traveling through Scotland with just the clothes on my back.
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How Hanging Out with Successful Writers Changed My LIfeDoing what you love and prosperity can walk hand in hand!
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The Academy Awards Report CardBy selecting Anne Hathaway and James Franco, The Academy Awards Coordinators may have pat themselves on the back for going "younger," but proved this was only a paper facade!
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How I Prevent LIfestyle Inflation from Taking Over My MoneyHas this happened to you-you get a raise and suddenly your few extra "treats" put you in a worse position than when you made less...?
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Top BookstoresBookstores, play by play
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10 Easy Ways I Save on My Spring Wardrobe10 Easy tips to save money and still look fashionable in this tough economy. How I get the money to shop, put my wardrobe together, look fashionable and still have money in my pocket!
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5 Favorite Locally Owned Twin Cities BakeriesOver the few decades, the traditional mom and pop neighborhood Bakeries have slowly been replaced by more picturesque European-looking style Cafe Bakeries offering more than just delicacies. The Twin Cities offers both of these tasty options! -
I Met the Love of My Life on Valentine's Dayhad always wondered if true love is fate or if it is coincidence. My own experience has me thinking fate has more to do with it than anything else!
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The 4 Hippest Twin Cities Independent Music StoresThe Thriving Twin Cities Music Scene is supported by these exceptional Independent Music Stores. Each store serves a particular niche in the music industry, satisfying the most discriminate of musical palates.
