This week I am excited to introduce to you a new series that will be featured every week over the next two month period. With the holiday season upon us in full-force, I think sometimes us, as entrepreneurs, get sidetracked with the hustle and bustle of the season that we forget our ultimate goal and mission as a business owner.
Beginning next week I will be highlighting a couple of items that can be accomplished over a two week period in order to better understand our individuals goals as business owners. And....to make it even more fun, I will be following two lovely ladies through their business development journey. Teri of the Beaded Branch, and Rose of Ranch House Candles, Mary Kay, and Thirty One will be checking in with us twice a month over the next two months to discuss their successes, weaknesses, and how they adapted the plan to their own schedules and personalities. I am most excited to see what different ideas each of these women brings to the table as they begin utilizing the tools of a business plan and developing them into their own format.
As a reader, I encourage you to participate as well if you'd like! We would love to hear how this works for you as well through the comments in each blog post, so make sure to keep us informed!
Next week I will be introducing these two fabulous ladies to all of you, and we will begin learning more about what their mission, vision, target audience, and short-term and long-term goals are.
The best part is, after the two months are up, the new year will be upon us and we will be able to start our businesses in full-swing with a fresh outlook! So, stay tuned next week for Week 1 of our business development plan, and I look forward to hearing what each of you has to offer as well!
Take time out Thursday
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Watching your waist...try cutting a few calories. Eating 100 calories less than usual may result in a loss of 10 pounds.
Make Oil Substitutions
Use low-salt chicken broth to keep vegetables or chicken from sticking to the bottom of a pan instead of oil or butter. Check out more. tips
Drink water or zero-calorie beverages
Try teas or other low calorie drinks. Melanie, one of our sassy sisters works for a gourmet company that offers a unique product to help with your drink substitution.
Modify the Recipe
Substituting applesauce for the oil in the recipe can save more than just 100 calories, it can save your heart.
Watch Out for Toppings, Dressings, and Dips
Measure salad dressing (stay under two tablespoons) to cut calories or use a low calorie dressing.
See more in this article
Sunday Spotlight
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Kathy G
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sunday spotlight
Our Spotlight shines brightly on Elizabeth Worsham, affectionately known as Lizz. Congratulations to our sassy sister. She currently resides in Lehigh Valley, PA in a great Victorian home, she has 4 daughters.
She makes our kitchen a better place as an Independent The Pampered Chef® consultant. She has been a consultant for 1 year. The Pampered Chef has a line of kitchen tools, food products, and cookbooks aimed for preparing food in the home and creating greater bonds within families.
The vision of The Pampered Chef®, is that someday families all around the world will know the joy and rewards of gathering together in the tradition of family mealtimes. To help make this vision a reality, we specialize in high-quality tools that make cooking quick, easy and fun.
The Pampered Chef®, has a great selection of entertainment items at excellent prices.
The glasses below are some of my favorite
Dots Martini Glasses
The Pampered Chef®, through their product offering offers tools for quick dinners which is quite helpful when you are busy entrepreneurial moms.
CU82 Weekday Dinners
Contact Lizz at Elizabeth Worsham (Lizz) pclizz@yahoo.com for additional information on products and services. Pampered Lizz will love to help you feel pampered too
Balance is not being on a teeter - totter
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This week a fellow sister, Amanda of DawnCorrespondence, asked for some advice from our group. She is struggling to keep the balance of work, home, and her business.
It seems like balance is the hardest part of being an entrepreneur for many of us, but if you'll take a minute to figure out your priorities, you might be right where you need to be with just a few simple steps. Yes, certain things will rise and fall on the priority list, but it doesn't have to be extreme swings.
My advice was, and always has been, to do what you love and find someone else to do what you don't. Apparently I'm not the only one who finds this to be sound advice because The Mogul Mom also had a guest post about 5 Signs You Need a Virtual Assistant and #2 is what I'm talking about.
If on a daily basis, you find yourself avoiding some part of your business work, or if you stay up at night with worry, then you need to find a way to not do that part. I don't mean avoidance, I mean finding someone else to do it for you, or determining if the task is essential to your end product.
Take a minute right now to figure out for yourself if you can outsource any of your business process.
Jenn Brockman is a single mom and a business woman all wrapped into one. She writes at www.AlexShares.com and runs www.Paintedlaydies.com , a mineral makeup company.
It seems like balance is the hardest part of being an entrepreneur for many of us, but if you'll take a minute to figure out your priorities, you might be right where you need to be with just a few simple steps. Yes, certain things will rise and fall on the priority list, but it doesn't have to be extreme swings.
My advice was, and always has been, to do what you love and find someone else to do what you don't. Apparently I'm not the only one who finds this to be sound advice because The Mogul Mom also had a guest post about 5 Signs You Need a Virtual Assistant and #2 is what I'm talking about.
If on a daily basis, you find yourself avoiding some part of your business work, or if you stay up at night with worry, then you need to find a way to not do that part. I don't mean avoidance, I mean finding someone else to do it for you, or determining if the task is essential to your end product.
Take a minute right now to figure out for yourself if you can outsource any of your business process.
Jenn Brockman is a single mom and a business woman all wrapped into one. She writes at www.AlexShares.com and runs www.Paintedlaydies.com , a mineral makeup company.
Take time out Thursday
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Kathy G
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health and beauty
November is American Diabetes Month
* 24 million children and adults in the United States live with diabetes
* 57 million Americans are at risk for type 2 diabetes
* 1 out of every 3 children born today will face a future with diabetes if current trends continue
Join the American Diabetes Association in November, and helps us launch the Stop
Diabetes movement by:
o Sharing - Inspire others to join the movement by sharing your personal story.
Beginning November 2, visit stopdiabetes.com and join us on Facebook and
Twitter to learn about all the exciting ways to be a part of the Stop Diabetes
movement. Invite your family, friends, and co-workers to join this effort as well.
o Acting - Whether you want to run, walk, bike or simply tell a friend, there will be
many ways to help us build momentum for the Stop Diabetes movement
o Learning - The American Diabetes Association has many resources throughout the country to help Stop Diabetes. If you, or a loved one, already have diabetes or are at risk for developing it, we can provide medical, lifestyle and motivational information to prevent this disease from taking control of your life and the lives of those around you.
o Giving - Sign up with your local American Diabetes Association office to help raise money for diabetes research, federal and state advocacy and public education
How to prevent diabetes
* Eliminate as many processed carbohydrates as possible.
* Don't eat carbohydrates 2 hours before bedtime.
* Balance your fat/carbos/protein in a roughly 30-40-30 ratio (this is a guideline, not a hard and fast rule--it doesn't work for everyone).
* Eat at least 5 or 6 small meals a day.
* Always eat a high-protein breakfast.
* Exercise
See our past articles on fitness
* 24 million children and adults in the United States live with diabetes
* 57 million Americans are at risk for type 2 diabetes
* 1 out of every 3 children born today will face a future with diabetes if current trends continue
Join the American Diabetes Association in November, and helps us launch the Stop
Diabetes movement by:
o Sharing - Inspire others to join the movement by sharing your personal story.
Beginning November 2, visit stopdiabetes.com and join us on Facebook and
Twitter to learn about all the exciting ways to be a part of the Stop Diabetes
movement. Invite your family, friends, and co-workers to join this effort as well.
o Acting - Whether you want to run, walk, bike or simply tell a friend, there will be
many ways to help us build momentum for the Stop Diabetes movement
o Learning - The American Diabetes Association has many resources throughout the country to help Stop Diabetes. If you, or a loved one, already have diabetes or are at risk for developing it, we can provide medical, lifestyle and motivational information to prevent this disease from taking control of your life and the lives of those around you.
o Giving - Sign up with your local American Diabetes Association office to help raise money for diabetes research, federal and state advocacy and public education
How to prevent diabetes
* Eliminate as many processed carbohydrates as possible.
* Don't eat carbohydrates 2 hours before bedtime.
* Balance your fat/carbos/protein in a roughly 30-40-30 ratio (this is a guideline, not a hard and fast rule--it doesn't work for everyone).
* Eat at least 5 or 6 small meals a day.
* Always eat a high-protein breakfast.
* Exercise
See our past articles on fitness
Sassy Holiday Affair
Mark your Calendar and plan to attend:
Various vendors representing a variety of products. There is something for everyone. Games, Prizes, Special Deals, Exclusive Savings! Invite your friends - they won't want to miss this either! All of our guests will be entered for a chance to win fabulous prizes , but you must REGISTER !!!!!!!
Event will take place on MomChats.com. In the menu select Chat rooms, enter your name, no password needed. Once logged in you'll be in "the lounge". At the top of the box click on the arrow & choose the room assigned to a Sassy Affair. Sit back and enjoy the fair! Chime in with questions or comments anytime.
If you are a vendor and are interested in participating, go to Sassy Sister Events and submit a vendor form. This is a free event. Your only requirements are to submit a prize (see terms for more details) and you must publicize the event on your blog or other social sites.
Come Join The Fun!
The Sassy Holiday Affair Shopping Extravaganza
Sponsored by Sassy Sisters In Sales
November, 21st
10:00am - 5:00 pm EST
10:00am - 5:00 pm EST
Various vendors representing a variety of products. There is something for everyone. Games, Prizes, Special Deals, Exclusive Savings! Invite your friends - they won't want to miss this either! All of our guests will be entered for a chance to win fabulous prizes , but you must REGISTER !!!!!!!
Event will take place on MomChats.com. In the menu select Chat rooms, enter your name, no password needed. Once logged in you'll be in "the lounge". At the top of the box click on the arrow & choose the room assigned to a Sassy Affair. Sit back and enjoy the fair! Chime in with questions or comments anytime.
If you are a vendor and are interested in participating, go to Sassy Sister Events and submit a vendor form. This is a free event. Your only requirements are to submit a prize (see terms for more details) and you must publicize the event on your blog or other social sites.
Come Join The Fun!
Sunday Spotlight
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Kathy G
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sunday spotlight
Our Sunday Spotlight shines on Cara Retz is a Discovery Toys Educational Consultant. She grew up in Westfield, IN and currently resides in Kokomo, IN. Married for 8 years and has two boys, ages 7 and 4 and a four legged kid, Winston 2 year old dog. When she has spare time she enjoys scrapbooking and cross-stitch. She is also involved in a local MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group.
Cara is an Independent Educational Consultant for Discover Toys. She has been in business for 2 1/2. She enjoys that her job allows her to help families tame the toy monsters in their homes as well as help them to build stronger bonds through play. She enjoys being part of a company that has products that teach and inspire. She also shares information on her blog, http://carasdiscoverytoys.blogspot.com/. Cara's new fall line has many great toys and games including Jam Sessions, Snappy Ducks, Labrynth and many more.
Caterpillar_Shape_SorterCara shares that the toys are kid powered, not battery powered, so your kids get to use their imagination and that is one of the best things. She suggest that you always play with your children, it's the best investment you can make ( I agree). She advices other individuals in Direct Sales to love what they are doing, be heartfelt, and step out and share with everyone about their product.
Foster quick thinking and logical reasoning
You can contact Cara by going to her website at http://www.playsmartstore.com/, send me an email at playsmartstore@gmail.com.
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