Tuesday, February 2, 2010, by Leigh Anne & Sherra
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January = Reinvention
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Thursday, January 14, 2010, by Leigh Anne & Sherra
You may have noticed that postings have been a little light here at iLashGirls. We’ve had some technical difficulties that we’re working to fix and thank you for your patience.
Our word for January is Reinvention. The definition “to remake or make over, as in a different form” is taking place at iLashGirls this month. Our technical difficulties have led us to the decision to “reinvent” some of what we do here at iLashGirls to simplify things in this new year. We will be taking some of your favorite elements of iLashGirls and moving them over to FindYourSockYarn.com and will do a mini makeover on that site.
We invite you to click over to FindYourSockYarn.com and subscribe right now so you’ll continue to get free emails with more fun giveaways, inspiring quotes and thought-provoking questions. Idea Coaching is where our true passion lies and where we want to focus our best energy to provide you with tools and resources to help you…we’ll introduce you to women who have an idea and turn it into something real and fun just like this one…
“Leigh Anne and Sherra are a dynamic duo! Their years of expertise in the world of marketing/sales, graphic design and blogging are an invaluable combination. I would have talked about my idea for a long time and NEVER gone through with it if it hadn’t been for Leigh Anne and Sherra’s encouragement and guidance. I was amazed with what came out of an hour of Idea Coaching—3 brains (mostly 2) working together produced some incredible results in a short time. Another thing that came through loud and clear is that Leigh Anne and Sherra are real women with busy families and lives. They understood me on many different levels and could throw in a little humor along the way through this process which is always helpful. I highly recommend these two amazing women! –Karen, Vancouver, WA”
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Monday, January 4, 2010, by Leigh Anne & Sherra
Leigh Anne and Sherra say…
This is the year we are continuing our hard work to create even more successful and profitable websites and helping women turn their ideas into reality.
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Monday, January 4, 2010, by Leigh Anne & Sherra
Leigh Anne and Sherra say…
This is the year we are continuing our hard work to create even more successful and profitable websites and helping women turn their ideas into reality.
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Wednesday, December 30, 2009, by Leigh Anne & Sherra
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Monday, December 28, 2009, by Leigh Anne & Sherra
Leigh Anne says…
It’s a quiet catch-up week where I work on unfinished projects.
Sherra says…
Now that my kids are old enough, I love to send them to the crowded stores for errands and returns while I relax at home.
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Thursday, December 24, 2009, by Leigh Anne & Sherra
Leigh Anne and Sherra say…
We both know Teri Helms from our homebased business. In addition to being creative and colorful, she is an irreverent storyteller who never misses the details and a woman who has an opinion and isn’t afraid to use it. Welcome Teri…
Teri Helms has been married to her husband for 25 years, and is the mother of 5 boys. They range in age from 21 down to 8. She loves living in Southern California, the land of sun, fun and fashion! It is essential that every day include at least 4 or 5 opportunities to truly bust a gut laughing.
She blogs about Leadership Education and how it is incorporated into daily life at TommyMom.com.
Favorite color:
There are two. Fuschia and black…sometimes together, sometimes apart, but always two.
Favorite food you associate with this holiday season:
So many foods, so little space…seriously! They are all amazing, and each traditional dish brings back its own set of memories.
Pet Peeve?
I have many…the one that is foremost in my mind at this time of year? People that stop in front of you with their shopping cart to greet an equally clueless friend who has done the same, thus jointly blocking any and all passage in an already crowded store.
What is something that no one knows about you? (that you want to tell the whole internet world)
There was a time when I KNEW that I was going to marry David Cassidy.
One word that describes you:
Social
What’s your motto or mantra:
The truth will set you free.
What are the top three things that are most important to you — the things you love to do and you are passionate about?
Peace. It is rather broad by definition, and I’m certainly not going to address it in the context of bringing it about for the entire world!
Perhaps this is one of many reasons I never went into pageant work.
I am typically one of those individuals that does so much “decking” of the halls; that come December 31st, I’m so worn out, I’m poised and ready to deck somebody!
This year, I’ve spent a lot of time contemplating how to keep that from happening. I believe it is possible to enjoy all of the festivities of the season without doing so at the expense of my own personal peace and relationships. Bringing this about does take a conscious and deliberate effort.
Most of us have watched a child engaged in their activity for an extended period of time. They are unencumbered with the past, the future is too abstract to even think about; the present is where they reside. They are completely engaged in the moment. It is a beautiful thing. Even though they may be moving at 150 miles an hour, they have a spirit of confidence and calm that is the result of peace.
Adults, on the other hand, tend to constantly be consumed with the past; generally laden with regrets and the reliving of moments that are gone; simply unrealistic in the goal to attain. The future can be even more ominous when contemplating the “what ifs?”, “what abouts?”, and “just wait untils.”
An overly packed schedule is often a reflection of this complexity of thought.
Complexity and peace rarely coexist. This statement has been most helpful in setting guidelines for holiday scheduling and the taking on of various commitments.
As Americans, we are constantly bombarded with the fact that complex is more. Better.
Successful.
It just isn’t true. Some of the greatest gifts we will ever give or receive, are not represented by a tangible item.
The wealthiest and most successful people that I know do not consider “things” when measuring their levels of peace and personal success.
Upon thinking this through, I realized that by Thanksgiving of this year, I had already done enough where holiday events are concerned. The commitments that were in place were sufficient. I didn’t need to take on more.
I could relax. Live in the moment. Spend some time thinking. Evaluating. Planning.
I’m experiencing that these activities are achieved with greater success when simplicity and peace are present.
I’m watching more holiday movies than I have in years, playing with my kids, and having unscripted holiday fun.
I’m not feeling any denial; but rather a tremendous trade, that’s been more than worth it.
Am I still celebrating? Absolutely. And enjoying it far more than I recollect in past holiday seasons.
Am I totally finished with all of my preparations? Hardly.
But I have the time to focus on what I’m doing now, without a huge myriad of commitments lining up that threaten a relentless, pressing, complexity.
And guess what? Peace abounds.
May you be filled as well.
Visit Teri at her blog Tommy Mom.
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Moments & Memories is a column is centered around our word of the month. We love to feature women from all walks of lives – it may be in the form of an interview or as a guest writer. We’d love to feature you as a guest writer. Qualifications: No experience necessary…just be willing to share a great moment or memory with other women. Send us an email and we’ll schedule a date. Our guest writers do not necessarily have to have a website or a blog as we want iLashGirls to be a place where every woman has a voice!
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009, by Leigh Anne & Sherra
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009, by Leigh Anne & Sherra
Leigh Anne says…
I met Jenn Ross several years ago at a women’s retreat. We enjoyed a wonderful time together in the beautiful Napa Valley and I was able to introduce Jenn to her first In and Out Burger! We kept in touch and when Jenn needed help developing an idea she hired Sherra and me for some Idea Coaching and within a few short weeks, we helped her launch her first blog. She already has another one in the works!
“Life is an adventure or it is nothing at all.” Certainly when I married my husband 30 years ago I had no idea what an adventure it would be! I married a Navy pilot and along with that came numerous moves, the pleasure of living in Hawaii for 3 years and knowing the life of a psuedo single parent during my husband’s 6 month long Navy deployments. I have a BA in Spanish and returned to school with 3 small children to get a degree in Nursing. I work with new Moms and newborns. I love fun outdoor activities including flying on the trapeze, training for sprint triathlons, hiking and being with my five grandkids (5 yrs-1 yr) In July 2010, I will be training at Duke University in their Integrative Health Coaching program. I believe it is never too late to get healthy and be active.
Favorite color:
Turquoise
Favorite food you associate with this holiday season:
Eggnog
Pet Peeve?
Negative people and gossip
What is something that no one knows about you? (that you want to tell the whole internet world)
If I had been blessed with a great singing voice I would have loved to have been a broadway singer belting out songs in those fun musicals. Instead I really really enjoy a fun musical with great singing .
One word that describes you:
Adventuresome
What’s your motto or mantra:
“Embrace the possibilities”
What are the top three things that are most important to you — the things you love to do and you are passionate about?
The holidays are a time of abundance. Abundance of family, traditions, lights, decorations, parties and food. Holiday food. Yum. Christmas cookies, eggnog, luscious desserts, breads, mashed potatoes and great chocolate!
And let’s not forget that with all the fun and festivities with the holidays there is also a great deal of stress. How do we often relieve stress? We indulge in our favorite holiday treats and by January 1st our indulge has turned to a bulge.
In the words of Charles Dickens ” It’s the best of times and the worst of times”
And in my words…”the best part of the holidays is the food” and “the worst part of the holidays can be the food.”
This holiday can be all about peace with our food choices and staying fit!
Here’s a few steps you can take now (no it’s not too late) to help you stay healthy and still enjoy the holidays.
Food Glorious Food…mmm, I seem to be on a Charles Dickens kick here.
Ever heard of the 5p’s? Me neither until I met my husband. It’s a boy scout thing and since I was a Camp Fire Girl which had very little to do with camping or fires I remained clueless.
5P’s = Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance.
In years past for the holidays and food we usually had just one plan: Plan E Eat, Eat all of it. That didn’t work very well. WAIT, it did until we got on the scale!
For holiday eating lets use the 4 P’s
When you start to waiver and want seconds and thirds remember how much peace you will have after the holidays because you enjoyed but did not over eat!
Keep Moving!!!
Find inventive ways to do what is called “spontaneous exercise.”
Park far away from the entrance to malls, work, grocery stores.
Use the stairs and not the elevator (for reasonable distances).
Make multiple trips up and down stairs at home instead of taking one big load all at once.
Make it a game to find all kinds of ways to do spontaneous exercise and you’ll find it fun and challenging.
OR
Start walking with a friend 3x a week (or everyday)! It not only moves your body but relieves your stress.
Your walking buddy is key! Knowing someone is waiting for you will keep you on track. Plus the conversation will make the time go faster and make it fun!
Have fun this holiday season. We sometimes get lost in all the preparations that we forget the real purpose is to celebrate, spend time with family and remember our many blessings. We can do all of it and still be peaceful about our food and fitness choices. Have a wonderful and joyful celebration this year!
Visit Jenn at her blog See Jenn Tri.
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Moments & Memories is a column is centered around our word of the month. We love to feature women from all walks of lives – it may be in the form of an interview or as a guest writer. We’d love to feature you as a guest writer. Qualifications: No experience necessary…just be willing to share a great moment or memory with other women. Send us an email and we’ll schedule a date. Our guest writers do not necessarily have to have a website or a blog as we want iLashGirls to be a place where every woman has a voice!
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Monday, December 21, 2009, by Leigh Anne & Sherra
Leigh Anne says…
Our Christmas Eve dinner program with friends and neighbors.
Sherra says…
I am a night owl so I love baking late into the night and having the kids wake up to all their favorite holiday treats.
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