*Knowledge * Events *Quotes/Poetry *Suggestions*Thank You

You Bring Me Knowledge And Joy 

Your smile alone and your laughter bring me joy.  

Lessons and Notes from past classes, books, or life. 

a. Volunteer-get out and get connected

b. Get it for yourself and pass it on

c. Be Ready

d. Read Books

e. Be an expert in execution

f. Know and understand your strengths

 Events

  

 Get involved with your community events. Support them in all the ways that you can.

Quotes, Poetry, and/or Things I know For Sure

You are beautiful because of Whose you are, not who you are…walk in faith.

Do not allow others to disturb you peace.

Live life as if there is no tomorrow.

To belittle is to be little.

When you get to the brink…keep going.

Life is short… make every moment count.

What we think, believe and feel is of little consequence, It is what we do!

If you believe all things are possible.

When life becomes too much to bear and you’re at the end of your rope tie a knot in it and hang on … for dear life.

Suggestions/ Fun Ideas

 Fun idea for a little girl’s birthday age 9-13-

Mall Scavenger Hunt

Have the group of girls have a camera and they can travel together and race against the clock. You can give them a set time to complete the assignments. If it is a big group you can spit the girls up into teams and they can race against each other. Hand out the following information to the girls and let them go for it. They will have fun exploring the mall and doing all of the things on the list.

If you see (***), make sure you check the questions in your pocket notebook. You may need to write something down.

Take pictures of your team ....

1 standing by a painting

2 wearing a hat

3 wearing a feather boa

4 standing by the mannequins by “The Limited Too” window ***

5 wearing a tiara

6 wearing sunglasses

7 holding 10 stuffed animals at the Disney store ***

8 riding the escalator ***

9 riding the elevator

10 with person who gave you information about the mall ***

11 posing crazy on a bench

12 standing by an earring rack.

13 buying something on sale at Claire’s (dollar is provided)

14 getting perfume samples from Macy’s

15 looking and pointing at a mall information map ***

16 pick up samples at Bath and Body works that smells like mango, pear, or plum

17 buying gum from a gum ball machine (with quarters provided)

18 buy chocolate from See’s Candy store (with gift card)

19 1 person trying on the most ridiculous dress

20 with the funniest sign you can find

21 getting ketchup and napkins from a fast food place ***

22 wearing 1 high heel red shoe ***

23 in front of carousel

24 with tallest structure you can find

25 get an autograph from someone who works at the Gap Kids

26 trying to hide behind a tree or bush inside the mall

27 sitting at a booth in a restaurant

28 giving play dolls piggy back rides

29 looking in a mirror

30 holding a ball

If you do all 30 items and write all 9 answers you will receive…a carousel ride, a treat from Haagen Dazs, and an item from a store (valued at $5.00 or less).

If you do 25 items and write 6 answers you will receive…two of the choices above.

If you do 20 items and write 3 answers you will receive…1 of the choices above.

1. What color are the uniforms in the Disney Store?

2. How much is a chicken sandwich at Mc Donald‘s?

3. How much is a red pear of shoes from Sears?

4. What is the most expensive pair of men's Nike running shoes at the Foot Locker?

5. How many mannequins are in the store window of “The Limited”?

6. How many restaurants are in the mall?

7. How much does it cost to rent a stroller?

8. How many seconds does it take for the escalator to get to the second floor?

9.  What year was the mall built and by whom?

 Parenting

Parenting-Tools To Help/Children-Making A Difference

1. Supporting Each Other- http://www.nsteens.org/

2.  Our children-Talented and Wonderful- Amazing Environmentalist, Song Composer, and founder, kidEarth, Aitan Grossman – Spreading the Word to Save the Earth http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmXCCeXJB94

Thank You!!!

Thank you for taking the time to read my blog.  I want to say thank you clients, friends, and family for adding to my life in the ways that you continue to do.

I want to say a special thanks to my children for playing with me, helping me with chores, striving to do your best at home and at school, Congrats Samory for your academic achievements! A special thanks to: Dolores, Henricka, Babs, Carla, and Stacie

*Encouragement * Events *Quotes/Poetry*Parenting*Thank You

Encouragement For Us All To Grow And Go Forward

Keep your body fit.

Keep your heart loving and flexible.

Keep your mind growing.

Keep some of the money you earn

Keep up with your industry and field of interest.

Keep your faith in the storm.

Keep your sanity in the midst of confusion

Keep your sense of humor.

Keep the friends that enrich your life.

Keep your character and reputation in good standing.

Keep your dreams and goals alive with determination, faith and action.

                                      

Events

Get involved with your community events. Support them in all the ways that you can.

Quotes 

1. It takes 24 hours to take care of your business and 24 hours to leave other people’s business alone.

2. Unsolicited advice is meddling.

3.  Excuses are tools of incompetence which build monuments of nothing.

Parenting

 Supporting Each Other/Children-Talented and Wonderful

1. Supporting Each Other- http://isafe.org/

2.  Our children-Talented and Wonderful –Young Aitan Grossma- Environmentalist, Song Composer, and Founderof KidEarth http://www.kidearth.us/Site/KidEarth.html

Thank You!!!

 Thank you for taking the time to read my blog.  I want to say thank you clients, friends, and family for adding to my life in the ways that you continue to do.

 I want to say a special thanks to my children for putting into practice the principles you know are right and for making good decisions.

 

I would like to say a special thanks to: Melanie, Nzisa, Kitty, Carla, Brenda, Yvonne, and Karen.

*Encouragement * Events *Quotes/Poetry*Parenting*Thank You

Encouragement For Us All To Grow And Go Forward

Food For Thought

Take time to think… it is the source of your solutions

Take time to dream… it is the source of your imagination.

Take time to play … it is the secret to your and relaxation.

Take time to read…it is the secret to knowledge.

Take time to laugh… it just feels so good to lighten up.

Take time to care… it is the cure someone needs.

Take time to share… your giving returns to you multiplied.

Take time to pray…it is the source of your strength.

Take time to serve…it is a humbling experience.

Take time to love…it has transforming power.

Take time to exercise… it keeps your body healthy and fit.

Take time for your family and friends… they keep you nurtured.

Take time for yourself to rest…it keeps you sane, centered, and rejuvenated.

Take time for personal development…it empowers you.

 

                                      

Events

Support the Arts

Performing Arts and Museums

Quotes 

1. The greatest secret of production…saving waste.

2. The greatest comfort…the knowledge that you have done your best.

3. The greatest stumbling block…arrogance.

Parenting

 Supporting Each Other/Children-Talented and Wonderful

1. Supporting Each Other- www.Safekids.com

2.  Our children-Talented and Wonderful Amazing Young Entrepreneur, Amiya Alexander, Age 13, Amazing Young Dance Entrepreneur Amiya’s Mobile Dance Academy http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6525412n

Thank You!!!

 Thank you for taking the time to read my blog.  I want to say thank you clients, friends, and family for adding to my life in the ways that you continue to do.

 I want to say a special thanks to my children for putting into practice the principles you know are right and for making good decisions.

I would like to say a special thanks to: Sonja, Nasreen, Emma, Babs, Colletta and all of you who made my birthday very special with gifts and well wishes.

*Knowledge * Events *Quotes/Poetry *Suggestions*Thank You

You Bring Me Knowledge And Joy 

Your smile alone and your laughter bring me joy.  

Lessons and Notes from past classes, books, or life. 

a. The Best day…Today

b. The Greatest enemy…Fear.

c. The Biggest fool…The person that know right and still does wrong.

d. The Best town…Where you succeed.

e. The most agreeable companion…One who would not have you any different from what you are.

 Events

  

Your Birthday should be one of the biggest events of the year! Take the time to celebrate it all month long if you can with family and friends.

Quotes, Poetry, and/or Things I know For Sure

 Poem:

Your presence is a present to the world.

You’re unique and one of a kind.

Your life can be what you want it to be.

Take the days just one at a time.

Don’t put limits on yourself.

So many dreams are waiting to be realized.

Decisions are too important to leave to chance.

Reach for your peak, your goal, your prize,

Nothing wastes more energy than worrying.

The longer one carries a problem,

  the heavier it gets.

Don’t take things too seriously.

Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.

Count your blessings, not your troubles.

You will make it through whatever comes along.

Within you are so many answers.

Understand, have courage, be strong.

Douglas Pagels

Suggestions/ Fun Ideas

 Tea time

Set up your Tea Tray as follows:

1. Large Silver or Decorative Tray

2. Silver Teapot or other

3. Small plates

4. Napkins

5. Pitcher of Milk

6. Bowl of sugar lumps with sugar tongs (or bowl of sugar with spoon)

7. Small saucer with lemon or lime slices with a small fork

8. Cups & saucers

9. Teaspoons & Forks

10. Cake or other food items

 Parenting

Parenting- Tools To Help / Children- Making A Difference

1. Parenting Tools- Where Smart Socializing Starts- www.connectsafely.org

2. Inspiring Children- Harnoor Gill, Amazing Young Role Model

http://mag.amazing-kids.org/2012/02/29/amazing-kids-of-the-month-march-2012-harnoor-gill/

Thank You!!!

Thank you for taking the time to read my blog.  I want to say thank you clients, friends, and family for adding to my life in the ways that you continue to do.

I want to say a special thanks to my children for playing with me, helping me with chores, striving to do your best at home and at school, and a special thanks to: Nasreen, Pacentia, Tia and Sharon

*Encouragement * Events* Quotes* Poetry* Parenting* Thank You*

Encouragement For Us All To Grow And Go Forward

Do one thing in as many areas in your life as you can to make you a better YOU. Then look around you and do one thing for someone else.

 For Self-

 a. Spiritually- check your moral compass
 b. Financially- plan and follow through
 c. Intellectually- take a class
 d. Mentally- imagine
 e. Emotionally- control your anger
 f. Physically/nutritionally- do one new thing for your health
 g. Socially- go on a date
 h. Personal goals- reward yourself for the goals you have accomplished
  i. Professional goals- set new ones

Give To Others- your time, knowledge, assistance, kindness-
a. Volunteer at a new place.
b. Help a teacher.

                                      

Events

Support the Arts

Performing Arts and Museums

Quotes 

1. Stagnation is to exist-live and thrive

2. No matter what you accumulate in life always stay the same because you can come down much faster than you went up.

3.  Your best helping hand is at the end of your arm.

Parenting

 Supporting Each Other/Children-Talented and Wonderful

1. Supporting Each Other- www.Safeteens.com

2.  Our children-Talented and Wonderful - http://www.pinkpolkadotsguild.net/

Thank You!!!

 Thank you for taking the time to read my blog.  I want to say thank you clients, friends, and family for adding to my life in the ways that you continue to do.

 I want to say a special thanks to my children for putting into practice the principles you know are right and for making good decisions.

I would like to say a special thanks to: Dina

*Knowledge * Events *Quotes/Poetry *Suggestions*Thank You*

You Bring Me Knowledge And Joy 

Your smile alone and your laughter bring me joy.  

Lessons and Notes from past classes, books, or life. 

a. Expect adversity- How much can you stand?

b. Fight do not be passive

c. Woman with a word -is a bad momma jamma

d. Reserve your strength for battles worth fighting

e. What they hate is your value.

 Events

  

Support the Arts

Performing Arts and Museums

Quotes, Poetry, and/or Things I know For Sure

a. When God takes something from your grasp, He's not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better.

b. Who you’re meant to be evolves from where you are right now. So learning to appreciate your best lessons, mistakes, and setbacks as stepping-stones to the future is a clear sign you’re moving in the right direction and letting in the light.

c. Giving is receiving.

d. Treat others the way you want to be treated.

e. I deserve and expect respect and appreciation.

Suggestions/ Fun Ideas

Create A Personal Home Spa

Here are 10 personal little home spa tips that will make you look and feel like a million bucks! Squeeze in a few extra minutes to your everyday self-care time and you’ll see how easily these step-by-step pampering recommendations will turn even the toughest days around. Or if you can negotiate a few minutes here and there from your day to get even more time…by all means… do it! Your family, friends and co-workers will meet a much happier, more chipper, fantastically refreshed you!

First things, first: no shopping, buying or leaving the house. Scour the house for a few fun spa essentials and take a decadent ‘Home Spa Day’ just with what you have tucked away! Why put off what you could be doing right now? I suppose if you are out and about and feel so inclined to pick up special bath salts, moisturizers or essential oils… so be it. I admire your level of commitment!

- Grab your robe and slippers

- Find a soothing CD that you absolutely love

- Scented candle

- A washcloth, loofah, bath brush or a new scrubbie back there in the drawers you forgot about

- Fluffy cotton towel

- Bath salts or essential aromatic oils (if you have them)

- Your cleansers, toners and moisturizers

- Coarse sea salt

- Plenty of chilled spring water (with a splash of lime or lemon) in the fanciest glass you can find

- Steep a cup of green tea

Let go of your day… your obligations… responsibilities… stress… and strain. Toss out the barrage of thoughts streaming through your mind (even if it’s just for a moment). Trust me...they’ll still be around later for you to poke at, ponder or peruse.

Try to relax. Take yourself on a faraway vacation in your head, tell yourself a “Once Upon A Time” story, remind yourself what a princess you are and remember how essential these precious moments are to your happiness and sanity!

Welcome To Your At Home

Spa Vacation!

1. Take it easy and slow down your breath, your thoughts and your movements. Put on your favorite CD and start prepping a very simple shower or bath in a wonderfully slow, deliberate and unhurried way. Take time to watch the candle burn, smell the fragrance, feel the soft robe or towels, look at the sparkling drops of water and run your hands through it… take in the joyful process of an everyday activity that we just fly through without a second thought!

2. Use essential oils. Not only do they smell great, but they are extremely good for your skin. The rule to applying essential oils is to never apply them directly on your face or skin. Just add about five drops to a bowl of warm water. Soak a washcloth in the water and then apply to your face and neck as a compress for five minutes. Repeat three times. Gently towel dry and finish yourself off with an anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory facial splash.

If you have a choice of essential oils to choose from, select one that suits your mood and purpose. If you need to bring down the stress level, choose soothing oils (like lavender, chamomile, jasmine, sandalwood and ylang-ylang). Good revitalizing and energizing oils when you need them are peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary, basil and juniper. The aroma can also provide psychological and physical benefits too! Essential oils can help with physical conditions, rejuvenate the skin, eliminate waste, alleviate stress, enhance your mood, restore vitality and facilitate the regeneration of new, healthy cells.

3. Basic Body Scrub and Cleansing If you decided you only have time for an indulgent, relaxing shower… start with a basic body scrub and cleansing. I found this fabulous new product called Spongeables (www.spongeables.com). It’s soap and a sponge all in one. It lasts for a full month of frothy fragrant showering. My favorite fragrance is fresh lavender…and they have them fragrance free too if that’s more your style.

Whatever sponge, cloth or brush you decide on… scrub mindfully and only gently brush your skin. Gentle circular motions will increase your circulation and eliminate toxins and excess water.

Another in home spa trick is to mix an ounce of ground sea salt with 10 or so drops of your favorite essential oil. Add water and make a paste so it spreads easily. Apply it to your entire body and slough off the dead skin with big circular strokes. This salt scrub will exfoliate dead skin cells, cleanse the pores and help your body get rid of any toxins.

4. Draw a bath. Add 5 to 10 drops of an essential oil to bath salts. Grab an extra pillow, put a kitchen trash bag over it to keep it dry and then put a pillowcase over that. You just bought yourself 10 extra comfy minutes in the bathtub. You might as well take a book too! Follow it with a warm shower and a dry yourself off with a fluffy cotton towel. If someone in the house really loves you… get him/her to toss it in the dryer for 5 minutes and greet you with fluffy warmth. If you have a body toning lotion handy, apply to your body (not your face) for additional firming and toning so you’ll look even better in that little black dress.

 

5. Be nice to yourself. These are your precious rejuvenating moments. Take your time. Pamper yourself and try not to get caught up in the have-tos and the should-dos. Don’t be in a rush. Not only will you lose some of the benefits of this quality time to refresh and relax, you may start sloughing off and using rough, damaging strokes.

6. Hurrying has its risks. Without slow, mindful, attentive movements, you could cause inflammation and jeopardize that fresh, healthy, glowing complexion that will make you a bright shining super star. You can actually accelerate the aging process by being too rough! Now there’s a good enough reason in and of its self to slow down.

7. Care for your hair. It is taking a beating in these winter elements. Add ¼ ounce of lavender to sixteen ounces of shampoo. Or for oily hair, add ¼ ounce of lemongrass or rosemary to 16 ounces of shampoo. Essential oils can make invigorating scalp massages. Rosemary is awesome! If you decide not to use the oils, make sure you at least give yourself a long, sudsy scalp massage. Close your eyes, lay your head back and drift for a moment.

8. Replenish lost moisture to your skin and hair by taking two tablespoons of organic flaxseed oil twice a day. You’ll get rid of the itchiness and combat wrinkles and sagging skin.

9. Treat your fabulous face. All the treatments above were just for your bod. Your face is special and delicate. The skin on your face is thinner and more fragile than your body. Treat your face with extreme care and gentleness. Even though it’s cold avoid extremely hot water, harsh soaps or any drying cleansers. Grab a new washcloth or a small sea sponge, add a few drops of your favorite cleanser (preferably an anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory liquid cleanser) and then rinse thoroughly with warm water. Apply face firming treatment then put an ice cube inside of a small plastic bag and gently rub over the face and eye area for several minutes to tone and plump up the skin.

 

10. Rejuvenate from the inside Drink 8 to10 glasses of water every day. Eat lots of whole foods, green vegetables, fresh fruits, grains, nuts and lean protein to reduce inflammation, replenish moisture and bring back a youthful glow. Take 3 full, deep breaths from your abdomen (keep your shoulders still) to complete your simple happy essential home spa experience.

The benefits and joy you experience during your At Home Spa Day will be more colored by your desire and your intentions than any fancy, expensive products you can buy. Be mindful, set your intentions and gradually transition in to or out of your work- day…always cherishing these simple, sacred rejuvenating moments.

Article by Julie Hunt - http://www.shesite.com

   
Parenting

Parenting-Tools To Help/Children-Making A Difference

1.Book- Real beauty 101: ways to feel great about you (American Girl)

2. Amazing Young Water Conservationist and Actress, Priya Verma; Chandigarh, India http://www.talentedyoungpeople.com/profiles/index.php?page=article&id=76 

Thank You!!!

Thank you for taking the time to read my blog.  I want to say thank you clients, friends, and family for adding to my life in the ways that you continue to do.

I want to say a special thanks to my children for playing with me, helping me with chores, striving to do your best at home and at school.

*Encouragement*Events*Quotes*Poetry*Parenting*Thank You*

Encouragement For Us All To Grow And Go Forward

Do one thing in as many areas in your life as you can to make you a better YOU. Then look around you and do one thing for someone else.

 For Self-

 a. Spiritually- be grateful
 b. Financially- balance
 c. Intellectually- engage in stimulating conversations
 d. Mentally- imagine the best circumstances and results for yourself
 e. Emotionally- check your sensitivity level
 f. Physically/nutritionally- Fill your lungs completely with oxygen and  concentrate on breathing for at least two minutes today, then increase it every day. The body and brain will benefit.
 g. Socially- go somewhere completely different to meet people you would normally not meet
 h. Personal goals- do something on your bucket list
  i. Professional goals- Remember what you like about your work and find creative ways for you to be able to do more of it.

Give To Others- your time, knowledge, assistance, kindness-
       a. Give to others what you would like yourself.

       b. Have more patience with the ones you share a roof with. Spend a moment to make someone in

                  your life feel special.

       c. Help somebody in some way today.

              

                               

Events

Support the Arts

Performing Arts and Museums

Quotes 

1. It is impossible to know what you don't know.

2. What you do now determines your future.

3. Nothing great can ever be achieved without enthusiasm.

Parenting

 Supporting Each Other/Children-Talented and Wonderful

1. Supporting Each Other- Kidsbop Music safe and entertaining music for kids ("today's biggest hits sung by kids for kids") for children ages 5-12.

2.  Our children-Talented and Wonderful Amazing Young Entrepreneur, Leanna Archer, CEO, Leanna’s Inc.; Central Islip, New York- http://www.leannashair.com/Message.html

Thank You!!!

 Thank you for taking the time to read my blog.  I want to say thank you clients, friends, and family for adding to my life in the ways that you continue to do.

 I want to say a special thanks to my children for putting into practice the principles you know are right and for making good decisions.

I would like to say a special thanks to: Emma and Babs