August 2009 Blog Posts (106)

Get Your Essentials!

Why Essential? Because your body cannot do it for you! You need to do it for your body.

We are not going to talk about disease management or suppression of symptoms. Likely your doctor is already doing that. I am here instead to introduce a paradigm shift. The emerging concept of wellness! Wellness gives you the ability to have abundant energy in your life and the ability to live your dreams.

Before going further I… Continue

Added by Bonita on August 19, 2009 at 2:19pm — 3 Comments

Raising Fit Kids

Parents, how healthy are your children? Today’s children may be the first generation to die before their parents due to increased inactivity and poor nutrition (1).

Healthy eating habits and an active lifestyle should begin at birth. Studies show that if overweight begins before eight years of age, obesity is highly likely as an adult and to be more severe (2) . Does your child go to school where he or she spends all day sitting in class and then comes home and spends four to six… Continue

Added by Nick Clark on August 19, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Mamma Comes First!

"School is starting next week! Whoohooooo!"

That is what I am hearing from every mother that I meet at the moment. You can feel the euphoria spreading down the aisles of Publix, where you see mothers skipping with a light step. At Staples, where the parents are buying school supplies with a little giggle under their breathe. And last but not least at Target where the All Star Sneakers are being fought over for that all so holy first day back at school!

I know the mothers… Continue

Added by Michelle Teyke on August 19, 2009 at 11:22am — No Comments

Up in the Branches Aug. 18

Twitter, tweets, tweeting, follow, follower, following - Why should you care? What does this have to do with your business? EVERYTHING!

I can hear the voices in your head (I sounded like that last year) - "I don't have time; I don't understand; It is just for techies; I am busy enough without ONE MORE THING added to my daily to do list." So, I AM a techie and I didn't want to be bothered. I already "did" Facebook & LinkedIn, Digg… Continue

Added by Val Filipski on August 19, 2009 at 1:00am — No Comments

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Added by admin on August 18, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Relationship Decorating

The relationship between an interior decorator and client is a very human one and while not always defined as "friendships" they are often intense and personal. Like a friendship, though, a good working relationship between decorator and client involves a commitment to respect, communication and understanding.

When working with your decorator keep these tips in mind:

You absolutely should expect your decorator to have

The ability to…

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Added by Debra Bowis on August 18, 2009 at 6:38pm — No Comments

RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Dried Fruit Compote

I chose this recipe from this week's Basics of Culinary class at Apron's Cooking School not only because it's delicious, but because it's really 3 recipes in one: Pork Tenderloin, Marsala Sauce, and Dried Fruit Compote. I can imagine the tasty Dried Fruit Compote with duck breast, over couscous, with yogurt, or any number of ways. The Marsala Sauce would be good with any poultry or served over green beans or mashed potatoes. Take advantage of this… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on August 18, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

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Added by Andrea Hillebrand on August 18, 2009 at 8:23am — No Comments

Back To School...Save $25 At Sports Authority

I decided to post a quick blog for all parents. Especially those who have children involved in sports this school year. We all know how expensive sports shoes and accessories can… Continue

Added by admin on August 17, 2009 at 11:30pm — No Comments

RELATIONSHIP TIP OF THE WEEK: Make Apologies Meaningful

When you say “I’m sorry”, make sure you aren’t just mouthing empty words. Too many people say “I’m sorry” and continue to do the same thing -- resulting in a meaningless apology. You can only expect to be forgiven when you’ve shown your sincerity with both words and actions. Back your words up with actions that show you won’t do whatever you are apologizing for again. In this way, you earn forgiveness and re-establish trust in your… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on August 17, 2009 at 9:00pm — 1 Comment

Dealing with Recession Stress

Dealing with Recession Stress

Most of us are feeling the pinch from the worst economy since the Great Depression.

Job loss, mortgage foreclosure and fading hope for the American dream are driving many to seek relief from the pressure of today’s economy. For some that pinch feels more like a vise grip, quenchable with alcohol, painkillers and narcotics resulting in a dramatic rise in alcohol and drug abuse statistics. According to the DEA, there is an 80% increase in the… Continue

Added by Elissa Bentsen on August 16, 2009 at 9:26pm — 2 Comments

Marketing Tip of the Week: Be Seen

Being seen is more that going to the hottest club in town or being in the photos on the pages of regional glossy magazine.

• Visit your existing clients without a motive to sell them anything (It is easier to keep clients you already have than to get new ones so take good care of them, drop off a gift once in a while).

• Do presentations to audiences likely to include members of your target market

• Volunteer

• Create an event, invite your clients and ask your clients to… Continue

Added by Frank Gomez on August 16, 2009 at 5:27pm — 2 Comments

Now I’m in “Run For Your Wife” AND “Caught In The Net”!

OK, so I thought I was going to be in ONE play at the Golden Apple. WRONG. I’m going to be in TWO. Simultaneously. And at the same time. In repertory. Come see me as Stanley Gardner in Ray Cooney’s “Run For Your Wife” AND “Caught In the Net” from Oct. 6 through November 29. Every single day. Except Mondays. On Mondays I stay in my oxygen tent. For tickets or more info, call 366-5454 or go to http://thegoldenapple.com.…

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Added by Cliff Roles on August 16, 2009 at 9:07am — No Comments

Enjoy the rest of the summer in style!

Summer is the time for people to look their best and Avon has you in mind with their newest addition, Slim Wear, available now! Combining cutting-edge fashions with the latest fabric innovations, Slim Wear is a revolutionary line of figure-enhancing clothing designed to give you a slimmer and more stylish look…instantly.

This exclusive-to-Avon item comes in two styles: the Slim Wear Shirred Dress is available in six different sizes (S, M,…

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Added by Karen Whiteley on August 15, 2009 at 8:58am — No Comments

Deborah O'Mara Opens New Model Home in Silverwood in Lakewood Ranch Country Club

Neal Communities is opening its newest model, the Sarantino, in the Silverwood neighborhood of the Lakewood Ranch Country Club. The new home, which includes a two-tone façade, complements the others in the neighborhood. Silverwood is a maintenance-free enclave on the Audubon-Certified King’s Dunes Course of the private Country Club.

Neal has been successful selling new home designs this year in spite of a decline in Florida real estate. The company has written more than 160 contracts… Continue

Added by Sondra on August 14, 2009 at 2:51pm — No Comments

A World Without Women - What Would It Be Like?

Let’s think about this for a few minutes. What would it be like if we lived in a world without the nurturing, loving, gentle and compassionate creatures called women? In my opinion, that would be a terrible thing.

Women have always been nurturers and care givers. Nearly all women have kind, gentle hearts. I believe women are the center of the universe, the family and the community. Women care for their spouses, children, parents, siblings, friends and neighbors. They are the ones who… Continue

Added by Esther Bird on August 14, 2009 at 1:13pm — No Comments

4Women Giving Back!

What do 4women.com and 4 “not very fit, crazy women in their 40’s” who are planning to climb Mount Kilimanjaro have in common? All are the creative outcomes of women touched by breast cancer, who as a result of their experiences want to do something on behalf of other women. Meet “Team Attitude at Altitude,” - "http://www.twin-peaks.co.uk/about-us.html">Deb Hunt, Annemarie Smith, Helen Taylor, and Audra Selley. Their goal is to complete a 9-day trek up Mount Kilimanjaro… Continue

Added by Susan Beausang on August 14, 2009 at 11:38am — 2 Comments

How I Became A Jewelry Designer

In a galaxy far, far away called High School, I had early aspirations of becoming a writer, a novelist to be exact. Having penned many a heart broken poem and creative short story, I believed I had what it would take to be a bestselling author.

If you can imagine, I was a nerd. I think that’s what they still call kids who prefer reading books and studying over cheerleading. I was also very determined. At 15, when I was told that I could not get a school sponsored summer job, I went… Continue

Added by Jaszy McAllister on August 14, 2009 at 3:48am — No Comments

Social Etiquette Tip of the Week - What's That Pretty Plate For?

Many people wonder what they are supposed to do with those large decorative plates that are part of the place setting on a formal dinner table. They are called charger plates, and they've been around since the late 1800s. Chargers pretty much disappeared during the 1990s, but now they're back in vogue, and their proper use is a point of confusion for some.

Also known as a chop plate, service plate or under plate, a charger plate never has food placed directly onto it; it serves as an… Continue

Added by Maria Brady on August 13, 2009 at 7:50pm — 2 Comments

REVIEW: Mozaic Mediterranean Cruise Wine Dinner

From my first introduction to Mozaic Restaurant, it was love at first bite. The restaurant quickly moved to the top of my list of best restaurants in Sarasota. So it was with much anticipation that I attended Mozaic’s Mediterranean Cruise Wine Dinner. My confidence in Chef Dylan Elhajoui’s creative ability was not unwarranted. This culinary cruise with stops throughout the Mediterranean began with a Bon Voyage Reception. Sautéed mushrooms and… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on August 13, 2009 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment