January 2010 Blog Posts (88)

NEW GROUP - MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER

Please join our group and find out how you can help with Making Strides Against Breast Cancer!!

We need helpers, we need walkers, we need survivors, we need you!!!

Find out how you can help!!

Added by Sarah Wakefield on January 19, 2010 at 8:01pm — No Comments

The Connection Between Humans and Animals

Do some people have connections with animals that are stronger than the ones they have with other humans?

Recently there was a segment on ABC’s 20/20. It got me thinking about this issue. I know of several people, personally, who feel they have a better connection, and get more love, from their animals than they do with other humans. Is that because of their personality? Is it because of the way they were raised? Are the animals they have are… Continue

Added by Punum on January 19, 2010 at 12:59pm — No Comments

Marketing: where to get images for your business, website or blog

I just saw an image I created did on a blog of a person who doesn't have the right to use it. My client who paid for it and I were a little bit irritated.

So, the next time someone says "Just get an image off the web" think twice. Some images are OK to use. Even pages that don't specifically say "copyright" or use the copyright symbol are likely to have content that is copyrighted. Artwork has copyright protection upon creation of the artwork. Graphics and logs are artwork. Using… Continue

Added by Frank Gomez on January 18, 2010 at 5:23pm — No Comments

Your Self Awakening

Do you ever wish you were happier, calmer, more compassionate towards yourself and others, more successful?

Avatar is the most powerful, purest self-development program available. It is a series of experiential exercises that enables you to rediscover your Self and align your consciousness with what you want to achieve. You will experience your own unique insights and revelations. It's you finding out about you.

Would you like to be free of old restraints that make you… Continue

Added by Sonia Morissette on January 18, 2010 at 10:10am — No Comments

Green Your Oral Hygiene

It may be uncomfortable to discuss, but it must be addressed…bad breath. To combat it good oral hygiene is extremely important and should be taken seriously. Studies have shown that the icky, nasty, inflammatory, gingivitis bacteria, if left unchecked, can leak into your bloodstream and find its way to your heart, where it could quite possibly be a contributing factor in heart disease. But many traditional oral care products contain additives and chemicals that can be harmful. Fear not, for I… Continue

Added by Jaszy McAllister on January 17, 2010 at 11:13pm — 1 Comment

We Have A Winner For The New Smile Makeover Brittany Muldoon!!

Winner Announced January 28th

3) Brittany Muldoon You've Won

Voting Has Ended The New Smile Makeover by Dr. Lisa Brewer.

How Finalists Were Chosen

Finalists were chosen by Dr. Lisa Brewer's evaluation…

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Added by admin on January 17, 2010 at 9:30pm — 797 Comments

Dear Coach: My Kids and I are Chubby - How do I Change our Family Eating Habits?

Dear Coach:

I am so concerned about my son (12) and daughter (14). Both of them are chubby. Recently I decided it was time to get myself healthy and lose the extra 35 pounds I have been carrying around for years. I’m scared about my health and have been reading all the statistics about the rise of diabetes and diseases that seem to be caused by obesity. Unfortunately I have passed on my bad eating habits to my kids and now that I want to get them healthier and have… Continue

Added by Rev. Dr. Christina Winsey on January 17, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Post-Holiday Salad

This refreshing, light and easy recipe that Donna Paige submitted for the holiday recipe contest sounds like a great salad for after the holidays too. Hence, I've changed the title here from Holiday Salad to Post-Holiday Salad, a delicious addition to my post-holiday weight loss efforts.

Needed:

4 Tablespoons Frozen Cranberry Juice Concentrate

4 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar

1/1/2 Teaspoons Dijon Mustard

2 Tablespoons… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on January 17, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

Hi Lisa

Thanks so much for your compliment! We checked out your site and you've done some great projects as well. Great blog about the beemats.
We've done an outside kitchen project (no pics up) and have done many pool/outside projects. More designs coming soon. Next time you're downtown, please stop by the shop!

Karyn and Ilham

Added by Decor Tile Design on January 16, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Marketing Tip: Do it yourself site optmization to increase your web presence

There are many ways to make a difference with your website but which ones can you do yourself?

1) Social Media: If you are too busy to do this yourself I strongly recommend that you hire a social media consultant. I personally have had good experience with NetWeave Social Media http://netweaveonline.com

Social Media Examples in rough order of priority

-Facebook (NOTE: In Facebook you want to create a Page for your… Continue

Added by Frank Gomez on January 16, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Book Giveaway: The Devil in Merrivale by Cozy Mystery Author Jackie Griffey

We’ve got a free book giveaway going on at Pump Up Your Book today only!

Jackie Griffey, author of the cozy mystery novel, The Devil in Merrivale, will be giving away a free electronic copy of her book from now until 11 p.m.… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on January 15, 2010 at 12:19pm — No Comments

K9 Dogs Used in Haiti AND how You Can Help.

There is a great story about the dogs that are being used to help find people in Haiti. There are also a number of ways that you can help, and things to be aware of when donating. Click here to see the video and list.

Added by Punum on January 14, 2010 at 2:26pm — No Comments

Book Giveaway: The Most Effective Ways to Live Longer by Dr. Jonny Bowden

We’ve got a free book giveaway going on at The Writer's Life!

Dr. Jonny Bowden, author of the health and anti-aging book, The Most Effective Ways to Live Longer, will be giving away a free copy from now until Jan. 22.

Jonny… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on January 14, 2010 at 11:39am — No Comments

"Today Show" Results

Do you want to lose weight, feel better and get healthier? If so, watch this clip from the Today Show. The 2nd guy interviewed is David. He uses the products that I use. You can see all of the products here. Go to "Shop". Their number one seller is called Shakeology.

It's the beginning of the year, when people have good intentions with weight loss and fitness goals. Unfortunately, most people fail within the first 6… Continue

Added by Punum on January 14, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

True Confessions - Addictions

Usually when you see "True Confessions" you think someone is going to tell you their juicy, embarrassing secret. In truth, there is a "secret," of sorts. That "secret" is what makes thousands of people suffer in silence.

My purpose for writing this particular blog is to help you save lives.

Just look at these statistics: Alcohol and other drugs are associated with 50% of spousal abuse cases, 20-35% of suicide cases, 50% of traffic fatalities,… Continue

Added by Rev. Dr. Christina Winsey on January 14, 2010 at 1:19am — No Comments

Millions of Americans Have a Sleep Debt To Repay - Do you?

(ARA) - You're paying down your credit cards and making smart decisions about your home and auto loans. But are you overlooking the most important kind of "debt," a debt that you owe yourself to pay off in order to maintain good health? This is one kind of debt that will have a huge impact on your life if ignored, but is easy to pay off with minimal effort.

More than 75 percent of Americans are sleep deprived,… Continue

Added by admin on January 14, 2010 at 1:00am — 1 Comment

Take Control of Your Household Budget In The New Year

(ARA) - Sticking to a budget is one of the top resolutions Americans make after the holidays, but many people aren't sure how to start effectively managing their household finances. Wise credit card use is a key step toward achieving such a goal. Understanding a few important facts now will help you to avoid surprises and get back on track when holiday bills arrive in the New Year.

Understanding the terms of your credit card… Continue

Added by admin on January 13, 2010 at 6:30pm — No Comments

You Don't Know What You're Missing: Tui Na Massage - $40/25

Harmony Health Acupuncture and Herbs

Chances are you've never had a Tui Na massage. More likely than not, you've probably never heard of Tui Na (Tway-Nah).

If that's the case, you should read on. Because this ancient form of therapeutic massage is a little-practiced linchpin of Chinese Medicine.

Operating on the same energy-moving principles of acupuncture, Tui Na essentially replaces needles… Continue

Added by Josh Zimmer on January 13, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Where are you planted?

In the last couple weeks we have had a “few cold” days in Florida. In some ways it was kind of nice to have a fire in the fireplace, and to be able to wear my leather jacket and the couple of warm sweaters that I own. However, despite the fact the people still looked fairly normal…strangely garbed shapes began to appear…some in florals and others in stripes and solids.

“Chickens”…”wimps” our northern friends think! Yet apprehension mounts as reports of near freezing temperatures… Continue

Added by Sara Hand on January 13, 2010 at 3:41pm — No Comments

The Importance of Vitamin D

Harmony Health Acupuncture and Herbs

You've probably noticed the growing buzz over Vitamin D, long known as essential to calcium absorption and bone health.

But there appears to be more - much more - to this dietary mainstay. An increasing body of research points to Vitamin D's role as an important immune system builder, cell regulator and protector against obesity and disease, including various forms of… Continue

Added by Josh Zimmer on January 13, 2010 at 11:00am — 2 Comments