My million-dollar idea
And it's a freebie!
Last week, my twins were stricken with simultaneous bouts of a rather violent stomach virus. This is not a household scenario I would recommend to anyone. Zero stars.
Shout out to the Bissell industrial carpet cleaner I rented at Petsmart in the aftermath. Coupled with some serious elbow grease, that thing managed to save our living room rug against long odds.
Hey media entrepreneurs, I propose a platform pushing a new genre of Dr. Pimple Popper-esque content, but for the shocking stuff people suck out of their rugs with Bissells. Traffic like whoa. You’re welcome.
Ahem, now then.
Open Press Opportunities
For Woman’s Day, I’m rounding up the best Mother’s Day gifts for wife.
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For Prevention, I am seeking highly qualified health/fitness experts (ideally not affiliated with any brand) to provide comment on the “hard 75 challenge.”
For Verywell Family, I am seeking school teachers to talk about the best gifts for teachers. (No brand pitches, please.)
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