June 2009 Blog Posts (73)

You’ve Been Downsized. Now What?

As unemployment figures have risen during the recent downturn, you may have started to worry about the worst-case scenario: “What would I do if I lost my job?” Fortunately, there are positive actions you can take, regardless of your employment situation now. While you may not be able to dictate whether or not you maintain your job, you can control what you do about the challenges that downsizing presents.

Know your benefits

Familiarize yourself with the benefits offered… Continue

Added by Wendy B Namack, CFP® on June 5, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Do People Really Want to be Helped?

This question came to my mind today and I decided to stick my neck out and do a blog on this topic. I happen to be a certified life and career coach and my focus in my career is to help other people - mostly women but people of both genders. I create and present workshops with this goal in mind. My most recent workshop was titled "Fine Tune Your Interview Skills."

With unemployment at about 10% in this country and the fact that all available jobs are getting hundreds of applicants, I… Continue

Added by Esther Bird on June 4, 2009 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

What is Fair Trade?

Let me preface this post by saying that I am not an environmentalist, although I've been known to hug a few trees...What I am is a naturalist with a general focus on humanitarianism...(long word). In short, I love nature and on most days I love people. I also love designing jewelry. What does all that have to do with "Fair Trade"? For me, striving to combine my love for nature, people and jewelry led me to question how I could ensure that my endeavors would make a difference.

Fair… Continue

Added by Jaszy McAllister on June 3, 2009 at 6:55pm — 4 Comments

Fit Tip

Get Inspired.

Running low on motivation lately to hit the weights or pavement? A great way to get inspired is to be a spectator at a local running or multi-sport event. You are bound to see elite endurance athletes that will make you never eat another burger in your lifetime. Or, someone just like yourself except was motivated and had the desire to train for the event. Believe me, watching these events are uplifting. Fitness is contagious and you too can catch the… Continue

Added by Nick Clark on June 3, 2009 at 4:59pm — No Comments

UNDER CONSTRUCTION...Add A Friend-

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Please understand that all your comments are all still there you just may not be able to see them on and off today.

Other areas may be effected while our website builder works on some kinks.

Thank you for your… Continue

Added by admin on June 3, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

Investing in a Green Future

If you’re still managing bills and other financial matters the old-fashioned way, you could be missing an important opportunity to invest in the future of the planet. A thoughtful review of your financial life is likely to yield a wealth of strategies for nurturing a cleaner, healthier environment.

Green finances are good for the soul

Even with the best intentions, most people tend to put off changing the way they do things until tomorrow. But consider the environmental… Continue

Added by Wendy B Namack, CFP® on June 3, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

My First Savor of Sarasota’s Restaurant Week

Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week (actually 2 weeks) started yesterday, and I was not going to miss out in spite of all the boxes left to unpack in my new home. Actually, I can’t think of a better reason to dine out, except maybe the phenomenal restaurant deals offered during Savor Sarasota. My entry into the week was intended to begin al fresco at Libby’s where the beautiful evening could be savored as well. What a disappointment it was when my friend called to say Libby’s was closed. Already on… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on June 2, 2009 at 4:30pm — 4 Comments

You can do it! Foster a Shelter Animal...Save a Life...

What is a Foster Parent?

A foster parent provides a temporary home for kittens, puppies,

dogs, cats, or other animals in need. The length of fostering can

vary from a few days to several months depending on the amount

of care or behavioral modification that is needed. The devotion

and care given during this time allows the animal a second

chance to be adopted by a loving home.

The… Continue

Added by Michelle Sampson on June 2, 2009 at 3:00pm — 3 Comments

Feeling The Love!

Feeling the love within us can be quite a task at times.

We Moms get so caught up in getting our daily chores and duties done that we have no time for feeling the love that is within us.

I often remind myself as I am vacuuming and dusting and sorting out clothes all at the same time that I actually am loved and live a great life.

As I am running through the grocery store at full speed ahead, so that I am not late picking the kids up from school because it is pouring outside, I… Continue

Added by Michelle Teyke on June 2, 2009 at 2:14pm — No Comments

Making Sense of Your Dollars and Cents with Budgeting

Confusing spreadsheets and penny-pinching are just a few things that come to mind when we hear the word budget. Indeed, budgeting can be a tedious task that we tend to do only when absolutely necessary. Yet the value it can provide in helping us continue to meet our financial goals cannot be discounted. And while budgeting is a detailed task, it doesn’t have to be a painful one.

Why should I budget?

The economic downturn has forced many individuals, regardless of their… Continue

Added by Wendy B Namack, CFP® on June 2, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Less-expensive alternatives to ten everyday purchases

Daily snacks. Do you buy protein bars as a healthier alternative to a candy bar pick-me-up? You could easily be paying more than $2 per bar and consuming just as much sugar as you would with your favorite candy bar. Buy fruit for a fraction of the cost when you do your grocery shopping. You'll become fit and save money at the same time.

Bottled water. Yes, it's important to drink water every day. The bottled variety with your lunch is an expensive way to stay hydrated.… Continue

Added by Bonita on June 2, 2009 at 9:40am — 2 Comments

Fit Tip

Stay Tuned.

Listening to music can keep your motivation and intensity up during your workouts.

It will keep cardiovascular exercise exciting and upbeat...unless you are listening to country music of course, and in this case you may become depressed and have decreased intensity. So keep the music upbeat!

Also, music will keep you from staring at the TV with no real focus on the treadmill or bike. Sometimes watching TV alone will slow your intensity… Continue

Added by Nick Clark on June 1, 2009 at 1:41pm — No Comments

Bring Tantric to Sarasota

POPS Extras! is working hard to bring TANTRIC to Sarasota for a phenomenal concert - you may have seen Marcus Ratzenboeck recently at the Devil Rays game performing the National Anthem on his violin! Awesome performance!

If you'd like to see TANTRIC in Sarasota - join the movement by logging on to Facebook and joining our GROUP ...

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=84478814565

Added by Judy Dean on June 1, 2009 at 6:33am — No Comments