May 2009 Blog Posts (56)

Fit Tip

Plan for (some) Failure

We all have health and fitness goals. While you dig and claw your way to a slimmer body, healthier heart or finishing your first triathlon- there will be setbacks.

You may miss a workout. You might eat a cheese burger. Maybe you have a work function that will limit your exercise or you might just enjoy one too many beers at the beach. Plan for these minor hiccups. You will only reach your goals if you know how to handle adversity. And believe me,… Continue

Added by Nick Clark on May 20, 2009 at 5:14pm — No Comments

Update: Problems signing up for the Freebie Giveaway has been fixed?

The problems with people being signed out and not being able to reply...should be completely fixed. You can now reply without being signed out. Most people did not experience this problem but some did. It has been fixed.

Thanks for your patience.

Kim
WQ|mag

Added by admin on May 20, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Stop the Complaining!

As a Life Coach for mothers I work with a lot of wonderful clients and my ideal clients are mothers who are "ready" to empower themselves and create positive changes in their lives. These women are ready to live their dreams, walk the talk, take responsibility for their actions and lives and achieve the goals they are setting for themselves.

One thing my ideal clients don't do is complain!

They don't complain about their marriage, they work on it and invest in it.

They don't… Continue

Added by Michelle Teyke on May 19, 2009 at 7:45pm — 1 Comment

FAQ's: Are you having problems signing up for the Freebie Giveaway?

A few people have had problems signing up for the giveaway. This issue seems to be a cookie issue where when you click on the giveaway you are signed out and therefore cannot reply. I believe this is an isolated issue. However I found a way around it.

If you are having this problem.

1) Sign in again. Once you are signed in Go to #2 Below. (you know you are signed in by looking in the top right hand corner, if you are signed in.... the "sign out" option… Continue

Added by admin on May 19, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Why Do Women Stay in Relationships With Abusive Men?

This question is one that has been asked many times. Why would a women stay with a man who treats her poorly? Some women stay with a man who is abusive--physically, verbally or emotionally. Why would they do that?

I think I can answer that question with a very short phrase - "LOW SELF-ESTEEM" Often the women accept and put up with being treated badly because they don't believe they deserve anything better. They feel they don't really deserve respect and don't demand it.

I… Continue

Added by Esther Bird on May 18, 2009 at 10:12pm — 2 Comments

A PERFECT BLEND at THE BIJOU CAFE

The Bijou Café was the perfect home for the Forks and Corks Festival Wine Dinner hosted by Allen Meadows. Jean-Pierre Knaggs, owner of the Bijou Café, referred to Meadows as “the world’s most renowned writer of all things Burgundy.” Meadows is the pioneer of burghound.com, an online wine journal initially devoted solely to the wines of Burgundy. The journal is read in 54 countries and was the first of its kind to focus on only one wine. Burghound is now also inclusive of Pinot Noir and… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on May 18, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

New York New York - new venue

Anyone out there that loves good food at reasonable prices, an upscale atmosphere and great music should check out the new venue on Hillview in Sarasota called New York New York! BTW - I (Melanie Massell) perform there every Tuesday and Friday!

Added by Melanie Massell on May 18, 2009 at 12:01pm — 1 Comment

FORKS AND CORKS UNIVERSITY: CLASSES YOU SHOULDN'T SKIP

As soon as I arrived, I knew I made a mistake by skipping the Forks and Corks University’s first classes. Everyone I spoke with exclaimed enthusiasm for both Anthony Bell’s Blending Class and Allen Meadows Burghound Insights.

Fortunately, I didn’t miss out on the tasting luncheon. The ever-smiling Sun House Restaurant chef, Darrell Mizell served a lightly blackened South American Red Snapper with a roasted vegetable rice pilaf laced with his very own homemade chorizo, topped with a… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on May 17, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

A Tasty "Taste of Argentina"

If last night’s winemaker dinner at the Polo Grill is any indication of the weekend to come at the Forks and Corks Food and Wine Festival, then this is going to be a delightful and delicious week-end. I hit the jackpot with this dinner with not one, but three winemakers pouring their wines straight from Argentina and Italy. Chef David Vogell’s four course Taste of Argentina dinner paired perfectly with the wines of Familia Zuccardi. Familia… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on May 15, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Forget the Shrink and Pharmaceuticals...I'll take some Pet Therapy!

There are many terms used to describe ways in which animals can help rehabilitate and heal people with special needs. These include 'pet therapy,' 'pet facilitated therapy,' or 'animal-assisted therapy.' Pets can help people with a variety of mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. Fish, birds, pocket pets, rabbits, cats, dogs, and horses have all been employed in pet therapy.

What qualities do companion animals have that make them so therapeutic?

Warm and… Continue

Added by Michelle Sampson on May 15, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Shopping 101: What to Do When You Only Have a Small Budget

Listen up gals! Shopping is ultimately our therapy after a long day at work. It’s also our cure for those boy problems. Sometimes, having just a small to zero finance is actually more problematic than having a two-timer boyfriend.

Anyway, here’s what to do. Read up well coz you won’t read be seeing this in any expensive magazine or well thought-of research paper. Based on my… Continue

Added by Brenda Gates on May 15, 2009 at 3:00am — No Comments

Making Dinner or Making Whoopee

The guy you've recently begun dating asks you over for dinner. Face it, what he really wants to make is not dinner; it's whoopee! It's the oldest trick in The Lazy Man's Guide to Seduction. He doesn't have to lure you. You're already there, steps away from his bedroom. And if you reject him, he doesn't even have to bother to spend any more time with you. You've got your own car so you can drive yourself home. But he's counting on the odds that you'll feel obligated to oblige after he… Continue

Added by Carissa on May 14, 2009 at 12:00pm — 3 Comments

Relationship Tip of the Week: Lead with "I"

You may have heard this one before, but it bears repeating. When you have something to say, speak from the "I." Instead of leading sentences with "You..." begin with "I...." Your partner (or anyone you communicate with) is much more likely to be able to hear your message. People tend to get defensive as soon as they hear "You..." Consider this example. If you were the listener, would you be more likely to respond positively to "You never listen to me. You always interrupt me" or "I don't feel… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on May 13, 2009 at 10:00pm — 1 Comment

Fit Tip

BE A PACKER.

In order to be successful at weight loss, weight gain or whatever your fitness goal may be, you have to learn to pack snacks. Bringing healthy snacks to work and while on the road limits the temptation to veer off toward the danger zone of chips, cookies, cokes, etc. Purchase a small cooler and name it...it is now your best friend.

Healthy Snack Options:

-Fruit

-Vegetables

-Almonds

-Yogurt

-String Cheese

-Meal Replacement… Continue

Added by Nick Clark on May 13, 2009 at 9:40pm — No Comments

Forks and Corks Winemaker Dinner Update

Two great restaurants have teamed for Thursday, May 14th's winemaker dinner as part of the opening night of the Forks and Corks Food and Wine Festival. The Polo Grill and Galileo Restaurant will join forces to bring together exquisite food paired with exceptional wine by winemakers, Familia Zuccardi/Santa Julia and Castello Boroli. When else will you have the opportunity to meet the winemakers, drink their wine and dine on the cuisine of two of Sarasota's finest restaurants all in one setting?… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on May 13, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Real Estate has gone to the DOGS.......

I know the housing market is a mess, the foreclosure rate is out of control. But what if I told you that you could snag an amazing custom-designed Spanish-style mansion complete with arched windows, terra cotta tile floors and custom-trim work for just under 10K?

Think it's too good to be true? Well, for you, it probably is, but that's just what you can get for your favorite four-legged friend.

Dog mansions have become the… Continue

Added by Michelle Sampson on May 13, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Discount Shopping and Saving

I Saved Money my First Try!

Try using the shopping genie my friend Debbie said, I use it whenever I shop on line for anything. Well how many times do I have to be told "You can save money and you can make money"?

The proof is in the pudding so to say, So I went to http://www.bestchoiceshopper.com and downloaded my genie for free.

Yesterday my printer ran out of black ink right in the middle of a project. Have you had that… Continue

Added by Christine Keyworth on May 13, 2009 at 9:29am — 1 Comment

Attention: Food and Wine Lovers

Don't miss 4 days of revelry at this week's Forks and Corks Food and Wine Festival. Delight in epicurean taste sensations from local independent restaurant and sample wines from visiting wineries with wines represented from around the world. The party begins on Thursday, May 14 with winemaker dinners at various restaurants, continues on Friday with a delicious and fun-filled evening at the Cirque Culinaire event at the Ca d'Zan, extends into Saturday with a luncheon and an opportunity to learn… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on May 11, 2009 at 10:38pm — No Comments

Is your Pet getting a bit Long in the Tooth?

It starts when you spot a single grey hair in the mirror...Then suddenly you turn around and your belly's gotten bigger, your joints hurt, you can't quite get up as easily, and that new young perky Pug at the park referred to you as Old Yeller. And then she barked louder because she thought you couldn't hear her.

Aging happens to everyone. And unfortunately for your pup, there's no quick fix of plastic surgery, high-priced wrinkle cream, hair dye, Porsche purchases or dating someone… Continue

Added by Michelle Sampson on May 11, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

TIPS FOR CONSUMERS ON AVOIDING FORECLOSURE “RESCUE” SCAMS

TIPS FOR CONSUMERS ON AVOIDING FORECLOSURE

“RESCUE” SCAMS

People who have fallen behind on their mortgage payments or may do so in the near future are being disproportionately targeted for so-called foreclosure “rescue” scams.

That is where a con artist who promises to help you save your home is actually intent on stealing your home or most of the equity you have accumulated in your home.

What is a Foreclosure “Rescue”… Continue

Added by Dawn Marie Bates-Buchanan on May 11, 2009 at 2:48pm — No Comments