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RELATIONSHIP TIP OF THE WEEK: Say What You Mean

All too often, people say mean or hurtful words and then dismiss them later. "I was angry" "I was just having a bad day" or the proverbial "I was just PMSing" are all excuses people give for words they regret in hindsight. It is not acceptable to say words that hurt someone you care about in the heat of the moment and then fail to take responsibility for it. Words can cause a lot of pain, and often the very words that cause the most pain weren’t ever meant to be said.

So before you… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on July 5, 2009 at 6:30pm — 1 Comment

Facts About Women's Buying Power

There is no question that our economy is depressed at this time. I think the following facts about the role of women in U.S. economic arena are relevant and interesting. Read, learn and I hope you are amazed by the powerful and important role we have:

Did you know that:

1. Three in ten working women make all or almost all of their family’s income?

2. Women are responsible for at least 83% of all consumer purchases?

3. Women are major players in… Continue

Added by Esther Bird on July 3, 2009 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

Social Etiquette Tip of the Week - Which Bread Plate is Mine?

Standing by a table of guests at a recent wedding, I just couldn't help but overhear their conversation. "Which bread plate is mine?" “Is that your water glass or mine”?

It's okay to admit that you get anxious when you see a plethora of stemware on the table…and there’s nothing wrong with confessing that you're not sure where to put your bread!

Figuring out which water goblet is yours could be one of the first decisions you would be required to make as oftentimes, napkins… Continue

Added by Maria Brady on July 2, 2009 at 10:21pm — 3 Comments

Are "Greener" Fireworks Better?

Image via Wikipedia

This weekend thousands of people will gaze up into the skies to watch… Continue

Added by Jaszy McAllister on July 2, 2009 at 5:57pm — No Comments

2nd Be There Or Be Square-Win $100 Gift Certificate to Sea Cup & Cup-Winner is Mary Beth Parker!!

We Have A Winner!! Mary Beth Parker

Welcome To The Be There Or Be Square Contest First Member To Reply "I'm So There" Wins A $100 Gift Certificate To SEA CUP & UP.…

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Added by admin on July 2, 2009 at 4:30pm — 4 Comments

Greatest hair smoothing treatment anywhere

If you're like me, you've tried a myriad of hair colors, styles and treatments to tackle the frizzes, unruly curls and the voluminous nature of Florida's heat and humidity -- with maybe temporary success but not much lasting result. Enter Keratin Smoothing Treatment, which I had my first (and subsequent 2nd and 3rd) at Yellow Strawberry Hair Salon in Sarasota (there's also another one in Lakewood Ranch, same partners). It was the first certified salon in the area, and I emphasize certified, as… Continue

Added by Holly Johnson on July 2, 2009 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment

Invite a Personal Trainer to Speak to Your Organization or Company!

Would you be interested in a complimentary fitness class or fitness lecture for your group?

Molly Bernas is a Certified Personal Trainer with a degree in Health Education & Behavior & has offered to teach a variety of fitness classes & to speak to the community on a variety of hot topics in fitness & nutrition including...

"What types of workouts will help me lose weight?"..."The relationship of high cortisol levels to weight gain"..."Pilates 101"..."How to eat… Continue

Added by Jenna DeLorey on July 2, 2009 at 3:23pm — No Comments

Conscious Living! What if......?

When you look at a cup, you know that you can hold liquids in it and the liquid will satisfy your thirst. You know that because you have learned that. As a baby you had no idea what a cup was and would have thrown it around as a ball or smashed it or heaven knows what.

What if..... we could be clean as a slate every time we encountered a situation in our life that has been difficult or trying for us? Instead of reacting like we usually do in a situation that just bugs us,

what… Continue

Added by Michelle Teyke on July 2, 2009 at 11:24am — 2 Comments

Big Sugar has a great new chef

The first time I went to Big Sugar about 9 months ago and It was OK. I gave them a second chance a couple months ago and recently had dinner there and I was blown away. The food is fantastic, the presentation gorgeous and the service was excellent. I encourage you to try Big Sugar soon. In season they are open for lunch too, WQ Mag could meet there for the lunch networking, it would be great.

Added by Frank Gomez on July 2, 2009 at 9:43am — No Comments

BEAUTY ON A BUDGET!!!

Beauty on a Budget.pdf

What is the first thing people see when they meet you? YOUR FACE!!! Make an incredible first impression! About a dollar a day keeps the wrinkes away!! Skin care is a necessity to beautiful skin!

Are you on a budget? Do you use skin care products? Do you wear make-up?

Try Beauty on a Budget with Mary Kay!! Mary Kay offers 90 products for $10.00 each or… Continue

Added by Sarah Wakefield on July 1, 2009 at 10:32pm — No Comments

About BIJEAU jewelry

When I walk along the beach, my feet in the water, my head down and my eyes following the waves, coming and going, splashing up; I see all kinds of stones in the water and on the sand, glistening in the sun.

Creations formed by the water and nature, the colors, the different shapes, the feel and the textures of these stones started to fascinate me. No machine could have shaped and polished them so perfectly.

Each piece I find is unique and I do not alter it; I may add some natural… Continue

Added by Nelly Camardo on July 1, 2009 at 5:02pm — 4 Comments

Fit Tip- Happy Half-Way to 2010!

It’s that time. Time to evaluate your fitness goals. You have had over 180 days to squeeze in swimming, running, strength training, yoga, pilates, biking, walking, hiking, climbing, or whatever it is you wanted to accomplish and make part of your fitness routine. How’d it go?

Take time this week to revisit your goals. You still have time to lose that twenty extra pounds or run that half-marathon. Unfortunately, you may now be realizing that simply writing down goals doesn’t… Continue

Added by Nick Clark on July 1, 2009 at 3:48pm — No Comments

100 GRAND

Did you know that there are 200+ properties in Sarasota County that are Single Family Homes that are under $100 Grand? I know!!! I couldn't believe it either!

Being a young professional in the Real Estate industry I never thought that I would be able to afford to buy a home in Sarasota County. 4 Years ago when I moved back to the area we were at the height of the market and we were seeing minimum homes prices in the quarter million dollar range just for simple SFH. Well now that has… Continue

Added by Jessica Burdick on July 1, 2009 at 12:33pm — No Comments

Roller Derby is coming to Stardust Event Center

Sarasota Roller Girls

The Suncoast's Roller Derby Club

History of Roller Derby

Roller Derby is nothing new, created by a swift businessman named Leo Seltzer

in 1935, as an answer to entertainment during the Great Depression.

Modern day Roller Derby is enjoying a great resurgence all across the world!

The Texas Rollergirls are considered the "Godmothers"… Continue

Added by Ronni Tasman on July 1, 2009 at 8:15am — No Comments

1st Be There Or Be Square-Win $50 Gift Certificate To Lonjevity Restaurant-Winner is Jessica Burdick!!

1st Winner is Jessica Burdick

Welcome To The Be There Or Be Square Contest

First Member To Reply "I'm So There" Wins A

$50 Gift Certificate To Lonjevity Restaurant.…

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Added by admin on June 30, 2009 at 12:30pm — 3 Comments

Social Etiquette Tip of the Week - Toasting Etiquette and Protocol

As a wedding planner I get to attend many weddings and I am constantly reminded of how little most people know about the proper etiquette of a toast.

Offering a toast is a fabulous way to show gratitude, praise, or admiration to someone special. That person may be the guest of honor at a celebration or a business function, a guest in your home, or your host at a dinner party. Below are some accepted forms of behavior when giving or receiving a toast.

Unless it is a very… Continue

Added by Maria Brady on June 29, 2009 at 10:04pm — 3 Comments

We're Making Up Like the Stars

Imagine how thrilled Kim and I were when Rhonda Gorham took time out from lunching with George Clooney and meeting with the likes of Clint Eastwood and Annette Bening to send us some of the cosmetic line that the stars themselves are wearing. Yes, Rhonda who used to own Simply Spoiled here in Sarasota is now hanging out with celebrities in Beverly Hills, but she hasn’t left behind her love of quality cosmetics. Rhonda was so taken in by the cosmetic line of Julie Hewett, who has been makeup… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on June 29, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Fit Tip- Add Balance to your Workouts

Adding balance exercises to your fitness program are just as important as your core strengthening exercises. Balance training strengthens the smaller muscles groups that assist prime movers (large muscle groups that perform most of the work for most movements). It also strengthens key muscular sub-systems. These sub-systems are specific muscle groups working synergistically to maintain balance in all planes of motion (forward, lateral and rotational). Picture yourself walking up a flight of… Continue

Added by Nick Clark on June 29, 2009 at 3:53pm — 1 Comment

SPECIAL THANKS GOES OUT TO CLIFF ROLES...

Thank You For Helping Us Promote WQ|mag Online

Yesterday, Cliff Roles had Amy & I as guests on his "Talk of The Sun Coast" LIVE Radio Show. We were both a little nervous but Cliff made us feel right at home and was a great host. What a great experience.

We have heard that Michelle Sampson, from Gimme Shelter Pet Adoption,…

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Added by admin on June 29, 2009 at 1:00am — 2 Comments

Facts About Women in the Work Place

Women are marvelous creatures. We are strong, hardworking and dedicated to our personal growth and professional success. Listed below are some interesting and thought provoking facts about women in the work place.

Did you know:

1. There is a significant wage gap?

2. Sixty-nine percent of Americans belive that women and minorities are paid less for doing the same work as their white male counterparts?

3. Sixty-five percent believe there should be… Continue

Added by Esther Bird on June 28, 2009 at 1:41pm — No Comments