August 2009 Blog Posts (106)

Rewrite Your Own Life Story!

As a life coach for mothers, I meet the most wonderful women at my workshops, at networking functions and when I am a guest speaker for various groups. Mothers are such incredible people and I love hearing about their "life stories".

Each of us has our own personal "life story". We star in it, we write the script, we direct it, we produce it and we even edit it at times! I know that some mothers feel like they are the victim of their own "life story" and they feel like they are being… Continue

Added by Michelle Teyke on August 26, 2009 at 9:51am — No Comments

RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Lobster Bisque

Lobster is my favorite food, but I'm very particular about lobster bisque. (Kim and Wes will tell tell you I'm particular about all foods, but that's an exxageration--I just have discriminating, and good, taste). In my opinion, most bisques tend to overwhelm the taste of the lobster with sherry, but the lobster bisque we prepared in last night's Basics of Culinary class at Apron's Cooking School satisfied my desire for lobster! The photo shows you how… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on August 25, 2009 at 8:30pm — 1 Comment

Parasites and Our Health

Parasites (infections, viruses, warms, mold, yeast and unfriendly bacteria) are everywhere around us. We get them from other people, family, pets, food (such as sushi, undercooked meat and fish, unclean fruits and vegetables) and air. We feed them with sweats (refined sugars, cakes, candies, ext.), refined flower products (white bread, pasta, pizza, white rice, potatoes, etc) and make perfect conditions for them to multiply. It is especially easy to pick up parasites while traveling. Germs and… Continue

Added by Elena A. Rybak on August 25, 2009 at 7:29pm — 4 Comments

Ask the Beauty Chick...What is Argan Oil?

Dear Beauty Chick,

At a popular hair salon the stylist recommended that I use a hair oil to make my hair silkier, shinier and in better condition. It’s argan based which I’ve heard is good, and he told me it was natural, but there seem like an awful lot of chemical-sounding ingredients in it. I really liked the smell and how my hair looked when I used it but I’m wondering how ‘natural’ it really is. These are the ingredients as listed on the bottle.

Cyclopentasiloxane,… Continue

Added by Jaszy McAllister on August 25, 2009 at 3:07pm — No Comments

How to Build a Better Lunchbox & "Green" Back to School Supplies

Has the “Back to School” frenzy got you frazzled? Well, chill out with easy lunch time meals brought you by Whole Foods Market.

Watch video here.

Don’t miss these additional Back to School supplies:

Organic Reusable Sandwich and Snack Bags from Graze Organic.

Sleek and stylish backpacks and messenger bags made from PVC-free… Continue

Added by Jaszy McAllister on August 25, 2009 at 3:02pm — No Comments

Marketing yourself and your small business

It's all about Quality, not Quantity! I truly believe that!

Read all about it at:

http://www.floridaassistant.com/IAS/QltyvsQnty.pdf

If you have any questions or any marketing that I can help with please don't hesitate to contact me!

Thank you and make it a wonderful day!

Tina Darling
Innovative Agent Services
941-921-5027

PS - Life is 5% what happens to you and 95% how you react to it!

Added by Tina Darling on August 25, 2009 at 10:23am — No Comments

Ensalada de Nopal

Ensalada de Nopal

Ingredients:

cactus

onions

garlic

lemon

cilantro

salt

tomato Buy a bag of cleaned and diced catus leaf. In a large pot combine the catus, salt onions and garlicc. Bring to a boil and allow to simmer until al diente. Drain and toss with other ingrediants when… Continue

Added by Bonita on August 24, 2009 at 5:25pm — 4 Comments

Which food choices are free choices to munch on or use to season my dishes?

Mushrooms, tomatoes, and onions can be used freely throughout the day. You can also add cucumbers, garlic, asparagus, and that pesky nopales cactus to that list! When it comes to the other choices nothing puts weight on your butt faster than an avocado. It's true! Carrots, grapes and dates are all too high in sugar for munching. Organic coconut! Forget it. Just because something is labeled organic does not make it an acceptable weight loss choice. Moreover, corn, well, just think of corn in one… Continue

Added by Bonita on August 24, 2009 at 5:11pm — No Comments

NuBarter is a Forbes.com semi-finalist - Will You Vote For Me?!

NuBarter has been chosen from thousands of entries as one of 20 semi-finalists, in the Forbes.com Boost Your Business contest!! We are SO excited. Now our fate is up to you! The 20 will be whittled down to 5 finalists by voters on the forbes.com website. You can view our written entry, that got us this far, and our new video.

Please will you vote, by clicking on the picture of our president - Gary Field. You will need to validate your vote in an email that is sent to you.

The prize… Continue

Added by Caroline Gosnell on August 24, 2009 at 1:18pm — 4 Comments

Breast Thermal Imaging, Q & A's

How is breast thermal imaging different than a mammogram?

A mammogram, or an x-ray of the breast, is able to see an anatomical structure, such as tumor, anomalies in breast tissue structure or calcifications that may indicate the presence of a tumor. Mammograms have difficulty with breasts that have very dense tissue, which may cause a cancerous tumor to be missed. Also, mammograms are unable to detect Inflammatory Breast Cancer since there is no tumor formation.

Thermal… Continue

Added by Rita Rimmer on August 24, 2009 at 7:20am — 4 Comments

Marketing Tip of the Week - Advertise Strategically

OK, so you hare networking, blogging, being seen too. Should you advertise too?

Advertising can be very expensive. Take care not to advertise where it doesn’t pay off. Think about what medium the donor or client in your target market views, reads, or listens to most. That is where you should spend your money.

I strongly recommend that you hire a graphic designer to make sure you develop a consistent, attractive look so you and your business will be remembered.

In… Continue

Added by Frank Gomez on August 23, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Where to party...DOGGIE STYLE!!!

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Does your dog crave the spotlight? Does she need to party? Love the scene and love to be seen? Has she lost a ton of weight and forgotten to put on her underwear to create that perfect photo-op? Okay maybe not that last one, but if your pup likes to strut her stuff, take her to one of these great dog-friendly events coming up, perfect for every shaggy socialite.

August 22-… Continue

Added by Michelle Sampson on August 21, 2009 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

Who's Steering Your Boat?

Imagine yourself in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico in a 22 foot cabin cruiser. You’re sitting in the back of the boat, relaxing and feeling the sun on your face and the waves and tide rocking you back and forth. The rise and fall of the water is refreshing and relaxing – predictable and comfortable in it’s rythmic movement. You are allowing the tide take you anywhere it wants to. The tide is in charge.

Is that how you’re living your life? Are you sitting back relaxing and letting… Continue

Added by Esther Bird on August 21, 2009 at 10:24am — No Comments

Stardust Event Center...Receives the Manasota Golden Award!

Stardust Event Center-

RECEIVED AN AWARD IN EVENT PLANNING AND SERVICES-

More than 500 companies and organizations helped select the

2009 leaders in event planning and services in Sarasota and Manatee.

Sponsored by the Special Events Guide

A Manasota Golden Award has been given to Stardust Event Center!!

Thank You...Special Events Guide!

http://www.stardusteventcenter.com…

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Added by Ronni Tasman on August 21, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Social Etiquette Tip of the Week - Is This The New Etiquette?

It was always my understanding that plates were not to be cleared until everyone at the table was finished with the course they were eating. When did it become customary to clear a person’s plate as soon as they put the fork down regardless of the fact that others at the table were still eating? Somehow this practice has become so commonplace that it now appears the wait staff feels that this is what excellent service is all about. Is this the new etiquette? Did I miss the memo?

I… Continue

Added by Maria Brady on August 20, 2009 at 4:26pm — 7 Comments

Putting On My Apron at Apron's: Week Five

It should be no surprise how much I’m enjoying the Basics of Culinary class at Apron’s Cooking School when you hear a menu like this week’s menu: Blackened Grouper with Citrus Cream Sauce, Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Dried Fruit Compote, Grilled Asparagus, Potatoes Gratin (a class favorite) and Peach Cobbler. There wasn’t an abundance of leftovers to take home after we devoured this meal!

Apron’s Chefs Jim Hendry and Tim Saba… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on August 20, 2009 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment

HOW THE ECONOMY IS AFFECTING EVERYONE..

EVEN THE PETS. SEE THE REPORT

Added by Punum on August 20, 2009 at 10:45am — No Comments

Spotlight on McFarland Designs

Making environmentally conscious decisions can be daunting when there are so many variables to consider, be it the food we eat, clothing we wear, or the cleaning products in our homes. An area not to be overlooked is the jewelry accessories we adorn ourselves with.

In recent years there have been numerous studies citing the devastating environmental effects of gemstone and precious metal mining, however there are several jewelry designers… Continue

Added by Jaszy McAllister on August 20, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

WE NEED WATER!!!! PLEASE READ!!!

HELP!!

As you may know The American Cancer Society has an incredible event called MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK! This walk is a 5k walk and is held on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at the Sarasota Polo Grounds.

We are in desparate need of bottled water!! Unfortunately, with this economy our larger sponsors are not able to provide the water that we have received for the walkers over the last few years... so I am pleading to OUR community for water! The… Continue

Added by Sarah Wakefield on August 19, 2009 at 10:13pm — 3 Comments