February 2010 Blog Posts (73)

A Sport Alive and Well in the UK, Medical Angels and How Your Pet Can Improve Your Health....

I want to bring awareness to other organizations that are doing wonderful things for animals. If you have information you want to share, send me a paragraph on the topic with a link to the website, There's a lot more at this site.…

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Added by Punum on February 13, 2010 at 11:22am — No Comments

Marketing Tip: What is your Tagline?

Taglines matter. You can get by without one (especially if your brand name is super clear like WQ Magazine advertiser "Handbag Heaven"). BUT if you are business name isn't that memorable or doesn't have a powerful inherent meaning a great tagline is a must. As a graphic and web designer I often work with new businesses who struggle with coming up with a great tagline. I know I struggled with coming up with mine: "Empowered Marketing" You can learn… Continue

Added by Frank Gomez on February 12, 2010 at 3:22pm — 3 Comments

Enter To Win The "Get Your Own Personal Trainer" Giveaway by Designer Fitness We Have A Winner Christie Gravley

Congratulations Christie Gravley You've Won!

Here is a chance to win 3 months of personal training by one of the best personal trainers in the country, Darla O'Brien.…

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Added by admin on February 11, 2010 at 12:00am — 156 Comments

Designer Fitness's "Get Your Own Personal Trainer Giveaway"

Darla O’Brien, owner of Sarasota’s downtown fitness boutique, Designer Fitness is located at historical 47 S. Palm Ave., Ste. 207. Darla is the official sponsor of the WQmag.com. "Get Your Own Personal Trainer Giveaway" . She brings a unique combination of an extensive fitness industry background of 25 years, an enthusiastic personality and the “DFS,” the ultimate two-minute… Continue

Added by Darla O'Brien on February 10, 2010 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

Do You Want To Be In Pictures?

Become a bird. World-famous bird photographer and writer, Arthur Morris,

takes plenty of pictures of birds. He recently visited Sarasota. He

came to make a presentation to the Sarasota Audubon Society.

More than 11,000 of …

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Added by Punum on February 10, 2010 at 4:51pm — No Comments

RELATIONSHIP TIP OF THE WEEK: Don’t Denounce Valentine’s Day

More and more frequently, I hear other people denounce Valentine’s Day as just another commercial holiday. But what’s so wrong with marking a day to express love? It’s a sad, but true fact that most people need the reminder. And do you really want to be one of the few people not…

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Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on February 10, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments

Decorating Resolutions 101

We've gotten ready, we've gotten set now we are ready to decorate with the last of our 2010 Decorating Resoutions - 5 & 6.

Resolution 5: I will not be afraid of color. Don't stick with beige or white out of fear. Pick a color scheme you love and on that supports your decorating style and lifestyle. Be sure to keep reading my blog this spring for more tips and a series on color.

Resolution…

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Added by Debra Bowis on February 9, 2010 at 7:01pm — No Comments

Dear Coach: I suffer from Depression

Dear Coach:

Lately I don't feel very happy. I can't quite put my finger on it all, but the only word I can come up with is that I'm depressed. It's not as though I am leading a miserable life -- no crisis or trauma currently going on. I just feel agitated. I'm clumsy lately and I just plain don't care about much - my appearance, completing things.

There is so much I could say I'm grateful for and yet I can't really feel the gratitude. It's…

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Added by Rev. Dr. Christina Winsey on February 8, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Vendors For Home Base Business Expo

Want more information about my up coming expo please call 941-360-6608 or email Vicki@NVEventsPlanner.com for details. It is a Home Base Business Expo; Arts, Crafts, Health and Beauty vendors welcomed. It will March 13,2010 at the Art Center in Sarasota from 10 am - 3:30 pm. The soon you sign up the lower the cost and will be able to get your name on the flyer. So if you are interested or now someone please pass this… Continue

Added by Vicki Viccora on February 8, 2010 at 1:22pm — No Comments

Using a Shed for More than Just Storage

We all know that a shed is the perfect place to store a lawnmower and yard tools, but a nicely outfitted shed can serve a multitude of other uses as well, making your life more organized and less stressful. Following are some uses for sheds that you may not have considered:…

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Added by Jo-Anne Peck on February 8, 2010 at 6:30am — 1 Comment

Detoxing? Is it Healthy?

by Whitney Cabrera

Detoxing is a popular concept. I challenge ALL of my clients to begin their training with me by following very strict eating parameters to get the ball rolling for all of the changes they are fixing to experience. Do you need a special “miracle-cleansing” product to really “do it right”? My short answer is “no.” Your body was designed to… Continue

Added by admin on February 7, 2010 at 6:00pm — 1 Comment

The Real St. Valentine And Other Valentine Traditions

by J. Lenora Bresler

Yes, there was a St. Valentine! He was a bishop in the 3rd century AD. in Italy. At that time, the Roman emperor decreed that soldiers could not marry, believing that they did not fight as hard or take as many chances once they had families to whom they wished to return. This decree was used by many to justify pre-marital… Continue

Added by admin on February 7, 2010 at 5:00pm — 2 Comments

RIDE FOR STRIDES POKER RUN - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - sponsors and vendors needed!!!!

JOIN THE RIDE TO HELP FIGHT BREAST CANCER!!!

MY TEAM (The Legal Eagles of Norton Hammersley) has organized a Poker Run to raise money for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer!! Come RIDE FOR STRIDES!!

***BREAKING NEWS***

SAVE THE DATE, SATURDAY JUNE 19, 2010***

The Legal Eagles proudly presents… The 1st Annual RIDES FOR STRIDES POKER RUN!!! Bikers start your engines. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. at Rossiter’s Harley Davidson on…

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Added by Sarah Wakefield on February 5, 2010 at 7:12am — No Comments

“Loving Our Bald Selves!”

“If we can face life challenges feeling good about ourselves, we can often meet those challenges with more clarity, more determination, and more understanding. At no time is such love of self more important than when fighting cancer. Yet many women find their love of self becomes compromised by the emotions stirred when they find a bald, sick-looking person staring back at them in them mirror.”

The above is an excerpt of an article I… Continue

Added by Susan Beausang on February 4, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Live Like You're Dying

" We only got 86400 seconds in a day to turn it all around or throw it all away. We gotta tell the ones we love 'em while we got the chance to say. Gotta live like we're dying." - American Idol Chris Allen song

Can you imagine how different all of our lives would be if we were totally in the present moment all the time?

*We would all leave our past behind and react from a "clean slate" point of view.

*We would stop projecting our thoughts and actions…

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Added by Michelle Teyke on February 4, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Data Entry Work At Home No SELLING-Get $$$ Paid to Record License Plates $50 for first 10 GUARANTEED!!

Data entry-Get $$$ paid to Record License Plates. $50 for first 10 GUARANTEED!!

Make money from home for just recording license plates. Texas based company Narc Technologies is looking for individuals to record 10 license plates per month on their database. What NARC is doing in other terms is known as CrowdSourcing. Essentially using a large group of people to do a task…

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Added by Jessica on February 3, 2010 at 8:46pm — No Comments

How To Get Really Shiny Hair

Gleaming hair is a sign of youth and vitality, so I cringe when I see a woman with lackluster hair—it ages her. Pollution, harsh chemicals, and heat styling can all turn hair dull, but a few extra steps will ensure your head shines.

• Start in the shower. Look for shine-enhancing shampoo and conditioner with ingredients like olive oil, jojoba, and rice proteins. Alternate these with your regular formulas to prevent buildup. Be wary of clarifying shampoos; they can deprive hair… Continue

Added by Kayse Weamer on February 3, 2010 at 8:44pm — 2 Comments

Hair Color Center Salon February Specials

New Clients: FREE Haircut and Blowdry with any Color Service
Existing Clients: Try something new from the menu and receive 25% OFF

Call and make your appointment TODAY! 941-923-1070

Added by Kayse Weamer on February 3, 2010 at 7:55pm — No Comments

A WEEKEND OF FORKS AND CORKS

Even though it’s only February, I’m already certain that because of the Forks and Corks Food and Wine Festival, last weekend will rank as one of my favorite weekends of the year. With delicious food, fine wine and even an education in wine on the menu, local restaurateurs united with wine makers and representatives to produce a weekend that would thrill any food and wine lover. With every event selling out, there was no shortage of food and wine… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on February 3, 2010 at 7:30pm — 1 Comment

The Hero's Journey...

2009 was a challenging year. Everyone was presented with change of some sort. Yet the challenges presented, did not produce the same results in each person. How did you respond? Did you jump up and down and embrace change joyfully? Did you initially resist? Are you still resisting? Did you climb back into bed and pull the covers over your head? Did you shut down? Did you… Continue

Added by Sara Hand on February 3, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments