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Win a Home Economist’s Services for a Day


[ Niagara Region, Ontario ] Handy Ande to the rescue. She'll manage your messy finances, put your affairs in order, organize your life or messy surroundings. Handy Ande is Andrea Reynolds, a Professional Home Economist who will come to your home or office anywhere in the Washington DC area to provide services for a day (Value: $450). Her contest requires a quasi-essay: your wish list of services, why working for you and why your location would be interesting to her.

By September 30, 2008, or when she receives 100 valid entries Reynolds will choose a winner, and the Second and Third Prize Winners will win copies of her e-books valued at $10 to $25. She will drive to each winner’s location in her Handy Ande Van.

Reynolds has a Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Consumer Studies and Business from Kent State University. With 30 years in private practice as a Marketing Consultant for authors, experts, and speakers, she lists more than 50 services on her web site ranging from adult education to web site design. Her work has been profiled in Time, USA Today, Globe and Mail, and on national TV and radio.

Reynolds is candid about her motives. “I’ve had 10 years of constant rejection after a courageous act as a good citizen. I want to find a new community where my work is valued; earn a living and give more to others. And as a Dave Ramsey fan, I've eliminated a hefty mortgage so I can have a retirement nest egg in 7-10 years. A day working for a nice family or business owner will allow me to be productive, feel valued and meet good people face-to-face.”

Reynolds was in hiding for 7 years because she helped Toronto police put a criminal in jail and they couldn't protect her from retaliation. She shut down her B & B and gave away everything. Bullied and harassed for 7 years by her new neighbors, she couldn't earn an income because it wasn't safe to appear in public. She returned to Canada to start over only to find her building’s management forbid her from owning a US web site where she earned income selling e-books online and consulting by email and phone. (Other residents own home-based businesses.)

Says Reynolds, “My philosophy is: When life hands you lemons, make lemon meringue pie. This contest is my lemon meringue pie.”

She is also selling her e-books: OutSmarting Sweetheart Swindlers, 365 Critical Questions You Need to Ask Each Other Before You Marry, and The Bed and Breakfast Guest Etiquette Quiz.



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Contact Info
http://www.HandyAnde.com/contact.html

Home Page
http://www.HandyAnde.com

Services
http://www.HandyAnde.com/services.html

Contest Entry Form
http://www.HandyAnde.com/enter.php

Contest Terms
http://www.HandyAnde.com/contestterms.html

Contest FAQ
http://www.HandyAnde.com/contestFAQ.html

Blog
http://HandyAnde.blogspot.com

Handy Ande Van

http://www.HandyAnde.com/HAvan.html

School Talks

http://www.HandyAnde.com/schooltalks.html