Our Favorite Links
ASK DR. SEARS - family medical information site
www.askdrsears.com
Dr. William Sears and his wife Martha, a registered nurse, have 8 children of their
own and have had a pediatric medical practice for more than 30 years and written
over 30 books and have been on over 100 television shows. The Sears' are well
known for their philosophy of "attachment parenting". Now Dr. Jim and Dr. Bob join
the Sears family tradition. Two of William and Martha's children are Pediatricians
and fathers with their own children. They have joined the Sears family team of
knowledge and experience.
The Sears web-site is a great resource for pregnancy, childbirth, nutrition, childhood
illnesses and medication, and much more. Their "The Baby Book" is a must have
for new moms and takes you from 0-2 years old and gives you the low down on
everything from cradle cap, rashes, crying, development stages, and that famous
and fantastic Sears Attachment Parenting style. This is my ultimate resource book
and I still use it and I just had my 3rd baby. This book is the must give gift for any
baby shower or new mom gift (even a mult-time mom!).
BE NICE PRE-NATAL - pre-natal vitamin powder packets to put in your water
www.beniceinc.com
Now you can get your essential prenatal vitamins and minerals-and stay hydrated
throughout the day- with Be Nice. It's delicious. It's easy. It's doctor approved. And
it's about time. Take Be Nice with you before, during and after pregnancy. Fortified
with folic acid, B-complex vitamins and minerals, and life's DHA, Be Nice comes in
two delicious, naturally sweetened flavors, specially portioned for maximal nutrient
absorption.
Be Nice is made from the best ingredients there are. It's all natural, and it's all good
for you. Our DHA, which supports brain development in babies, is plant-based and
sustainable. And there are no artificial sweeteners; instead we use natural, plant-
based Stevia. So it's better for moms-to-be and their babies.
BLOSSOM FITNESS - pre-natal yoga & aquafit
www.blossomfitness.ca
Located in London Ontario - Blossom classes are more than just another
pregnancy exercise class. The Blossom Program is a complete package, aimed at
supporting YOU in your efforts to have: A Fit Pregnancy, A Positive Birth
Experience, and
A Healthy Baby. One affordable registration fee includes: 8 specialized fitness
classes - Prenatal Aquafit or Prenatal Yoga, Informative Prenatal Discussions
before each fitness class, 1 Relaxation CD – Meditations for Pregnancy &
Childbirth, A two hour Comfort Measures Class taught by an experienced Doula,
The Blossom Program is the most comprehensive, cost effective, highest quality
pregnancy exercise class in London Ontario. I took Marie Claire's pre-natal yoga
class when I was pregnant with my 3rd baby and not only relaxed, learned lots of
great info, and met some great moms-to-be that I am still friends with today :-)
BOLD4HIM - christian spiritwear
www.bold4him.com
I met Tracey and her family at a school fundraiser and LOVE her shirts and bags
and baby onesies ! Her "Fresh from God" baby onesies make a great shower or
new baby gift. All of us that use environmental bags when grocery shopping
should pick up one of her totes "This is our Father's World" with the Earth on it.
From Tracey's site: "Welcome to bold4him.com a Canadian Christian t-shirt
company! Are you confident in your faith? Are you willing to be BOLD for Jesus?
Sometimes it is easier to keep quiet about our faith, slip in a quiet amen, or thank
God in our conversations, but do you have what it takes to make a stand for Him
and God’s kingdom? Bold4him is all about clothing ourselves with the Word of God.
Romans 13:14 tells us to “clothe ourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ”. The idea for
this business is completely God’s – in fact He pretty much wrote it down Himself.
Instead of you wearing a personal faith statement, you are “putting on” something
that will plant seeds of faith in others. God wants his people to have a wake-up call.
He has provided the power words and a big punch line that will no doubt leave an
impression on others."
DICK AND JANE ART COMPANY - artists Corrine & Peter
www.dickandjaneart.ca
The Dick and Jane Art Company is the creative union of two artists, Peter Karas
and Corinne Garlick. A graduate of Visual Arts from the University of Victoria,
Peter's paintings capture the vibrant life of coastal villages, depicting houses, boats
and local settings. Corinne graduated from the Nova Scotia College of Art and
Design in Halifax. Her vivid oil and watercolour paintings portray groupings of
diverse people, markets and street scenes.
After meeting in Halifax, the two artists drove west in a rusty old van, painting and
sketching as they went. Now living in London, Ontario (Canada), they both work as
full-time professional artists, depicting their surroundings with vibrant colours in
simple, whimsical paintings. Their paintings can be found in collections across
Canada and the U.S., as well as countries throughout Europe, Asia and Africa.
I love their work so much! We own several of their paintings including a custom
commission piece of our daughter Maria Stella blowing bubbles that can be seen
on their blog.
DR. TODD CARTMELL - author & family therapist
www.drtodd.net
Dr. Todd Cartmell is a clinical psychologist who works exclusively with children and
author of 3 parenting books, all of which I own. I have beento two of Dr. Todd's
workshops at Hearts at Home Conferences and he is fantastic. I love his
presentation and his theories. He gives youstep-by-step instructions to work with
your children on a variety of issuessuch as: sharing, making friends, handling peer
pressure, too much t.v.and video games, getting kids to do chores, etc. His latest
book is called
"Raising Respectful Kids". He is a great guide in training your kids to be respectful
to you and other adults, getting your kids to do their chores, and to get along with
their siblings.
GENESIS ELECTRONICS - home theater specialists
www.hometheatersofmichigan.com
A very nice family run business that does complete home theater systems and
satellite installation. They have done work at my house, my friend's houses, new
construction houses, my friend's businesses, and even our restaurant when we
owned Salvador Deli. We have received nothing but rave reviews about their
service and professionalism. Genesis works with: ABC Warehouse - Canton,
Bose Corporation, Circuit City, Dish Network, Moorehead Communications,
Scarsella Homes. Genesis technicians are certified and fully insured to do
residential, commercial, new construction, and pre-construction work. They service
the metro Detroit area and northern Ohio and specialize in complete home theater
installation.
HEARTS AT HOME - support organization for moms
www.hearts-at-home.org
Founded in 1994, Hearts at Home exists to encourage women in the profession of
motherhood. "Hearts at Home is a non-denominational, Christ-centered,
professional organization for mothers at home or those who want to be. They
desire to exalt God while educating and encouraging women in their personal and
family lives." They have 3 moms conferences a year. I have gone to their overnight
conference now in Grand Rapids, Michigan for 9 years in a row and their national
conference in Illinois for 2 years with my girlfriends and we have a great time re-
charging our batteries, sharing with other moms, and taking classes. They have a
web-site with tons of resources, references, and links to mothering topics. I also
highly recommend their Hearts at Home magazine; it has great stories and
teachings about motherhood - it's definitely something I look for in my mailbox. I
love Hearts at Home !
HULLABALOO MATERNITY & CHILDREN'S WEAR
http://www.hullabaloomaternity.blogspot.com/
What is "HullaBaloo"?? Hullabaloo is organized chaos...exactly what your life turns
into the moment you get that big plus sign on your pregnancy test! HullaBaloo is a
shabby chic little boutique nestled off Washington Avenue in downtown Royal Oak,
a little hip & hoppin' suburb of Detroit. When you walk in our door you feel like
you're in an upsacale boutique but will soon realize its without all the stuffiness.
Specializing in maternity clothing from snappy casual to nine-to-five.
They'll take you from the first nine months then beyond with our infant and children
clothing. Fun, funky prints yet practical fabrics & styles from newborn to size 6.
Nestled in the corners are all the things we love for moms babies & children.They
have hand-select only the unique, from the teeny-tiniest layette to whimsical tees,
funky crib bedding to rugged strollers, and our hand-crafted specialty gift from local
artisans. Stop by this store next time you are looking for that perfect baby or mom
gift - or if you are prego and looking for some great items for yourself like their cute
rhinestone tops that say "Due in September" or whichever month you are due. I
love the HullaBaloo atmosphere, service, and carefully selected standout products.
LA LECHE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL - breastfeeding info and support
www.lalecheleague.org
Some of the La Leche League Breastfeeding Philosophies are: Mothering through
breastfeeding is the most natural and effective way of understanding and satisfying
the needs of the baby and Mother and baby need to be together early and often to
establish a satisfying relationship and an adequate milk supply. Their Mission is to
help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support,
encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding
of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby
and mother.
There are La Leche groups, leaders, and support world-wide. I attended La Leche
meetings with a local group before my first baby so I would be prepared for
breastfeeding. I also attended that same local group after the birth of my first child
to help with all my questions and concerns. Go online and find a local group in your
area.They have an 800 number for emergency breastfeeding issues and referrals
to help in your local area. Call 1-800-LALECHE or 1-800-525-3243.products.
LOVE AND LOGIC - discipline techniques for parents and teachers
www.loveandlogic.com
Dr. Jim Fay, Dr. Charles Fay, Dr. Foster Cline have a series of books, cds, dvds,
and workshops for Parents and Teachers. I have 2 of their books enjoyed hearing
Dr. Jim Fay speak at the 2004 Walled Lake Parenting Conference. They have a
great approach to parenting and it's challenges. They emphasize respect and
discipline strategies with humor and empathy. They believe in real limits in a loving
matter where everything is tied to consequences and healthy decision making
starting young while they are in your house to prepare them for the real world later.
MOM BIZ COACH - mom entrepreneur coach Lara Galloway
www.mombizcoach.com
Helping mom entrepreneurs earn more money doing what they love, while taking
care of Priority #1: Family. Lara offers coaching and consulting to mompreneurs
who are ready to make significant changes to reach their goals in life and business.
As a mom entrepreneur coach, Lara believes you already have all the wisdom,
knowledge and expertise you need to succeed on your own terms.
All of her business coaching services are geared toward making you more
successful, and helping you do that faster, with ease and grace. She provides
focus, support, an objective third party, and (when requested) expert advice on
various topics related to self-employment,developing and marketing your business,
and integrating your business with your life. With mindful goal-setting and
accountability for your actions, you will achieve the results you want in record time.
As you work together through your projects, she'lll also support your personal self-
improvement goals. To be successful and fulfilled in one area of your life, you must
be successful in all areas of your life. She'll listen for and help you see how your
habits, patterns and beliefs can create obstacles in your path to success. Then
you'll create and practice setting new, healthy habits that are consistent with the life
you want to live.
MOM GROW YOUR BUSINESS - Grow your Business through
www.MomGrowYourBusiness.com
MomGYB is a cross-border trio of mom entrepreneurs from Michigan, Windsor, and
London whose passion for family and business drove us to find ways of doing both
better. We all love our businesses and know we have to make them work with our
families. We understand that the biggest challenge for all mompreneurs is TIME
enough to get it all done. We’ve pulled together our collective experience, training
and expertise to save you time, energy and effort. Our goal is to bring the best
online tools and resources to you in a fun, friendly, results-oriented experience.
Workshops, Webinars, and Training on Twitter for Business, Newsletters,
Podcasting, Blog Talk Radio, Blogs, Search Engine Optiimization, and more! We
teach and train you how have an online presence, how to get it done, and how to
do it right. We can start at the very beginning or somewhere in the middle, or show
you the latest and greatest Power Tools. Book your webinar or individual training
today!
MOPS - MOTHERS OF PRE-SCHOOLERS - mothering support group
www.mops.org
MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a non-profit organization
dedicated to encouraging, equipping and developing every mother of a preschooler
to realize her potential as a woman, mother and leader in the name of Jesus Christ.
MOPS International’s primary tools for encouragement are regular local meetings
where moms of all ages and from all backgrounds gather to build friendships, share
practical parenting strategies, and meet with mentors. Chartered MOPS groups
meet several times a month in 4,000 churches, ministries and non-profit groups
throughout the U.S. and in 29 other countries. More than 110,000 women are
currently registered in MOPS groups.
ROOF CLEANING BOOK
www.roofcleaningbook.com
If you want to start your own roof cleaning business you should read the best book
written on the subject. Roof Cleaning by the Book, is a professionals guide to
cleaning roof shingles. It teaches you how to make your own cleaning products,
build your own cleaning equipment, and the ins and outs of operating and
promoting your business. You will learn to quickly and efficiently remove roof moss,
roof mold, roof algae, and roof lichen. It also covers non-growth related stains such
as rust, tree sap, and pollution.
SAMARITAN'S PURSE - program for children around the world
www.samaritan.org
"Let my heart be broken with the things that break the heart of God." Bob Pierce
wrote these now-famous words in his Bible after visiting suffering children on the
Korean island of Kojedo. This impassioned prayer is what guided him as he
founded and led the ministry of Samaritan's Purse in 1970. His mission for this
organization—in his own words—was "to meet emergency needs in crisis areas
through existing evangelical mission agencies and national churches." Since 1970,
Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war,
poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine.
Each year our family participates in the Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas
Child program. The Samaritan Organization has been collecting shoe boxes filled
with gifts for 12 years and distributing them to needy children at Christmas time
each year. First you find an empty shoe box and decorate it with festive holiday
paper. Then you choose if you want to send the box to a boy or girl. Then you
choose an age category: Ages 2-4, Ages 5-9, Ages 10-14. I have a 4 year old girl
and a 7 year old boy - so we chose to give 2 shoe boxes to children of the same
sex and age as they are. Finally, fill the shoe box with a variety of small gifts, toys,
hygiene items, books, hard candy. Finally, drop off at local church or school drop
off site (around the holiday there were 8 such sites located within 20 minutes of my
house) or mail directly to the Samaritan Organization.
then click on "OUR WORK" tab and then click on "Operation Christmas Child" from
that pull-down menu. 7.6 Million shoe boxes were collected in 2007 and distributed
to children in over 105 countries around the world. I highly recommend ordering
the DVD of the annual report that shows children receiving and opening these
bright and beautiful boxes... it left my children and I moved to the point of tears and
led to a great discussion how there are kids in this world that do not have Pokemon,
American Girl dolls, Easy Bake ovens, Barbies, or even stuffed animal friends.
SQUEEZE IT IN - Life's a Gym, Work it Out !
www.SqueezeItIn.com
As seen on the Dr. OZ show, Brigette & Jenny show you how to work out
throughout the day anywhere you go! They have a workout DVD, awesome t-
shirts, and eco grocery bags!
SqueezeItIn.com is a whole new way to think about exercise. With SqueezeItIn.
com every chore, every errand, everything you do is an opportunity to get firmer,
slimmer, stronger. Missing a day at the gym doesn’t have to mean missing a
workout when you learn how to SqueezeItIn.com.
Working out doesn’t have to be an all or nothing proposition. You can do a little at a
time – as little as 10 minutes, three times a day – and get results. And who says you
can’t work out with a vacuum in your hand? Better yet, turning every task into a
tighter tush, firm belly, or toned arms may help inspire you to live a more active life.
You can make fitness fit – simply SqueezeItIn.com
ASK DR. SEARS - family medical information site
www.askdrsears.com
Dr. William Sears and his wife Martha, a registered nurse, have 8 children of their
own and have had a pediatric medical practice for more than 30 years and written
over 30 books and have been on over 100 television shows. The Sears' are well
known for their philosophy of "attachment parenting". Now Dr. Jim and Dr. Bob join
the Sears family tradition. Two of William and Martha's children are Pediatricians
and fathers with their own children. They have joined the Sears family team of
knowledge and experience.
The Sears web-site is a great resource for pregnancy, childbirth, nutrition, childhood
illnesses and medication, and much more. Their "The Baby Book" is a must have
for new moms and takes you from 0-2 years old and gives you the low down on
everything from cradle cap, rashes, crying, development stages, and that famous
and fantastic Sears Attachment Parenting style. This is my ultimate resource book
and I still use it and I just had my 3rd baby. This book is the must give gift for any
baby shower or new mom gift (even a mult-time mom!).
BE NICE PRE-NATAL - pre-natal vitamin powder packets to put in your water
www.beniceinc.com
Now you can get your essential prenatal vitamins and minerals-and stay hydrated
throughout the day- with Be Nice. It's delicious. It's easy. It's doctor approved. And
it's about time. Take Be Nice with you before, during and after pregnancy. Fortified
with folic acid, B-complex vitamins and minerals, and life's DHA, Be Nice comes in
two delicious, naturally sweetened flavors, specially portioned for maximal nutrient
absorption.
Be Nice is made from the best ingredients there are. It's all natural, and it's all good
for you. Our DHA, which supports brain development in babies, is plant-based and
sustainable. And there are no artificial sweeteners; instead we use natural, plant-
based Stevia. So it's better for moms-to-be and their babies.
BLOSSOM FITNESS - pre-natal yoga & aquafit
www.blossomfitness.ca
Located in London Ontario - Blossom classes are more than just another
pregnancy exercise class. The Blossom Program is a complete package, aimed at
supporting YOU in your efforts to have: A Fit Pregnancy, A Positive Birth
Experience, and
A Healthy Baby. One affordable registration fee includes: 8 specialized fitness
classes - Prenatal Aquafit or Prenatal Yoga, Informative Prenatal Discussions
before each fitness class, 1 Relaxation CD – Meditations for Pregnancy &
Childbirth, A two hour Comfort Measures Class taught by an experienced Doula,
The Blossom Program is the most comprehensive, cost effective, highest quality
pregnancy exercise class in London Ontario. I took Marie Claire's pre-natal yoga
class when I was pregnant with my 3rd baby and not only relaxed, learned lots of
great info, and met some great moms-to-be that I am still friends with today :-)
BOLD4HIM - christian spiritwear
www.bold4him.com
I met Tracey and her family at a school fundraiser and LOVE her shirts and bags
and baby onesies ! Her "Fresh from God" baby onesies make a great shower or
new baby gift. All of us that use environmental bags when grocery shopping
should pick up one of her totes "This is our Father's World" with the Earth on it.
From Tracey's site: "Welcome to bold4him.com a Canadian Christian t-shirt
company! Are you confident in your faith? Are you willing to be BOLD for Jesus?
Sometimes it is easier to keep quiet about our faith, slip in a quiet amen, or thank
God in our conversations, but do you have what it takes to make a stand for Him
and God’s kingdom? Bold4him is all about clothing ourselves with the Word of God.
Romans 13:14 tells us to “clothe ourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ”. The idea for
this business is completely God’s – in fact He pretty much wrote it down Himself.
Instead of you wearing a personal faith statement, you are “putting on” something
that will plant seeds of faith in others. God wants his people to have a wake-up call.
He has provided the power words and a big punch line that will no doubt leave an
impression on others."
DICK AND JANE ART COMPANY - artists Corrine & Peter
www.dickandjaneart.ca
The Dick and Jane Art Company is the creative union of two artists, Peter Karas
and Corinne Garlick. A graduate of Visual Arts from the University of Victoria,
Peter's paintings capture the vibrant life of coastal villages, depicting houses, boats
and local settings. Corinne graduated from the Nova Scotia College of Art and
Design in Halifax. Her vivid oil and watercolour paintings portray groupings of
diverse people, markets and street scenes.
After meeting in Halifax, the two artists drove west in a rusty old van, painting and
sketching as they went. Now living in London, Ontario (Canada), they both work as
full-time professional artists, depicting their surroundings with vibrant colours in
simple, whimsical paintings. Their paintings can be found in collections across
Canada and the U.S., as well as countries throughout Europe, Asia and Africa.
I love their work so much! We own several of their paintings including a custom
commission piece of our daughter Maria Stella blowing bubbles that can be seen
on their blog.
DR. TODD CARTMELL - author & family therapist
www.drtodd.net
Dr. Todd Cartmell is a clinical psychologist who works exclusively with children and
author of 3 parenting books, all of which I own. I have beento two of Dr. Todd's
workshops at Hearts at Home Conferences and he is fantastic. I love his
presentation and his theories. He gives youstep-by-step instructions to work with
your children on a variety of issuessuch as: sharing, making friends, handling peer
pressure, too much t.v.and video games, getting kids to do chores, etc. His latest
book is called
"Raising Respectful Kids". He is a great guide in training your kids to be respectful
to you and other adults, getting your kids to do their chores, and to get along with
their siblings.
GENESIS ELECTRONICS - home theater specialists
www.hometheatersofmichigan.com
A very nice family run business that does complete home theater systems and
satellite installation. They have done work at my house, my friend's houses, new
construction houses, my friend's businesses, and even our restaurant when we
owned Salvador Deli. We have received nothing but rave reviews about their
service and professionalism. Genesis works with: ABC Warehouse - Canton,
Bose Corporation, Circuit City, Dish Network, Moorehead Communications,
Scarsella Homes. Genesis technicians are certified and fully insured to do
residential, commercial, new construction, and pre-construction work. They service
the metro Detroit area and northern Ohio and specialize in complete home theater
installation.
HEARTS AT HOME - support organization for moms
www.hearts-at-home.org
Founded in 1994, Hearts at Home exists to encourage women in the profession of
motherhood. "Hearts at Home is a non-denominational, Christ-centered,
professional organization for mothers at home or those who want to be. They
desire to exalt God while educating and encouraging women in their personal and
family lives." They have 3 moms conferences a year. I have gone to their overnight
conference now in Grand Rapids, Michigan for 9 years in a row and their national
conference in Illinois for 2 years with my girlfriends and we have a great time re-
charging our batteries, sharing with other moms, and taking classes. They have a
web-site with tons of resources, references, and links to mothering topics. I also
highly recommend their Hearts at Home magazine; it has great stories and
teachings about motherhood - it's definitely something I look for in my mailbox. I
love Hearts at Home !
HULLABALOO MATERNITY & CHILDREN'S WEAR
http://www.hullabaloomaternity.blogspot.com/
What is "HullaBaloo"?? Hullabaloo is organized chaos...exactly what your life turns
into the moment you get that big plus sign on your pregnancy test! HullaBaloo is a
shabby chic little boutique nestled off Washington Avenue in downtown Royal Oak,
a little hip & hoppin' suburb of Detroit. When you walk in our door you feel like
you're in an upsacale boutique but will soon realize its without all the stuffiness.
Specializing in maternity clothing from snappy casual to nine-to-five.
They'll take you from the first nine months then beyond with our infant and children
clothing. Fun, funky prints yet practical fabrics & styles from newborn to size 6.
Nestled in the corners are all the things we love for moms babies & children.They
have hand-select only the unique, from the teeny-tiniest layette to whimsical tees,
funky crib bedding to rugged strollers, and our hand-crafted specialty gift from local
artisans. Stop by this store next time you are looking for that perfect baby or mom
gift - or if you are prego and looking for some great items for yourself like their cute
rhinestone tops that say "Due in September" or whichever month you are due. I
love the HullaBaloo atmosphere, service, and carefully selected standout products.
LA LECHE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL - breastfeeding info and support
www.lalecheleague.org
Some of the La Leche League Breastfeeding Philosophies are: Mothering through
breastfeeding is the most natural and effective way of understanding and satisfying
the needs of the baby and Mother and baby need to be together early and often to
establish a satisfying relationship and an adequate milk supply. Their Mission is to
help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support,
encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding
of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby
and mother.
There are La Leche groups, leaders, and support world-wide. I attended La Leche
meetings with a local group before my first baby so I would be prepared for
breastfeeding. I also attended that same local group after the birth of my first child
to help with all my questions and concerns. Go online and find a local group in your
area.They have an 800 number for emergency breastfeeding issues and referrals
to help in your local area. Call 1-800-LALECHE or 1-800-525-3243.products.
LOVE AND LOGIC - discipline techniques for parents and teachers
www.loveandlogic.com
Dr. Jim Fay, Dr. Charles Fay, Dr. Foster Cline have a series of books, cds, dvds,
and workshops for Parents and Teachers. I have 2 of their books enjoyed hearing
Dr. Jim Fay speak at the 2004 Walled Lake Parenting Conference. They have a
great approach to parenting and it's challenges. They emphasize respect and
discipline strategies with humor and empathy. They believe in real limits in a loving
matter where everything is tied to consequences and healthy decision making
starting young while they are in your house to prepare them for the real world later.
MOM BIZ COACH - mom entrepreneur coach Lara Galloway
www.mombizcoach.com
Helping mom entrepreneurs earn more money doing what they love, while taking
care of Priority #1: Family. Lara offers coaching and consulting to mompreneurs
who are ready to make significant changes to reach their goals in life and business.
As a mom entrepreneur coach, Lara believes you already have all the wisdom,
knowledge and expertise you need to succeed on your own terms.
All of her business coaching services are geared toward making you more
successful, and helping you do that faster, with ease and grace. She provides
focus, support, an objective third party, and (when requested) expert advice on
various topics related to self-employment,developing and marketing your business,
and integrating your business with your life. With mindful goal-setting and
accountability for your actions, you will achieve the results you want in record time.
As you work together through your projects, she'lll also support your personal self-
improvement goals. To be successful and fulfilled in one area of your life, you must
be successful in all areas of your life. She'll listen for and help you see how your
habits, patterns and beliefs can create obstacles in your path to success. Then
you'll create and practice setting new, healthy habits that are consistent with the life
you want to live.
MOM GROW YOUR BUSINESS - Grow your Business through
www.MomGrowYourBusiness.com
MomGYB is a cross-border trio of mom entrepreneurs from Michigan, Windsor, and
London whose passion for family and business drove us to find ways of doing both
better. We all love our businesses and know we have to make them work with our
families. We understand that the biggest challenge for all mompreneurs is TIME
enough to get it all done. We’ve pulled together our collective experience, training
and expertise to save you time, energy and effort. Our goal is to bring the best
online tools and resources to you in a fun, friendly, results-oriented experience.
Workshops, Webinars, and Training on Twitter for Business, Newsletters,
Podcasting, Blog Talk Radio, Blogs, Search Engine Optiimization, and more! We
teach and train you how have an online presence, how to get it done, and how to
do it right. We can start at the very beginning or somewhere in the middle, or show
you the latest and greatest Power Tools. Book your webinar or individual training
today!
MOPS - MOTHERS OF PRE-SCHOOLERS - mothering support group
www.mops.org
MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a non-profit organization
dedicated to encouraging, equipping and developing every mother of a preschooler
to realize her potential as a woman, mother and leader in the name of Jesus Christ.
MOPS International’s primary tools for encouragement are regular local meetings
where moms of all ages and from all backgrounds gather to build friendships, share
practical parenting strategies, and meet with mentors. Chartered MOPS groups
meet several times a month in 4,000 churches, ministries and non-profit groups
throughout the U.S. and in 29 other countries. More than 110,000 women are
currently registered in MOPS groups.
ROOF CLEANING BOOK
www.roofcleaningbook.com
If you want to start your own roof cleaning business you should read the best book
written on the subject. Roof Cleaning by the Book, is a professionals guide to
cleaning roof shingles. It teaches you how to make your own cleaning products,
build your own cleaning equipment, and the ins and outs of operating and
promoting your business. You will learn to quickly and efficiently remove roof moss,
roof mold, roof algae, and roof lichen. It also covers non-growth related stains such
as rust, tree sap, and pollution.
SAMARITAN'S PURSE - program for children around the world
www.samaritan.org
"Let my heart be broken with the things that break the heart of God." Bob Pierce
wrote these now-famous words in his Bible after visiting suffering children on the
Korean island of Kojedo. This impassioned prayer is what guided him as he
founded and led the ministry of Samaritan's Purse in 1970. His mission for this
organization—in his own words—was "to meet emergency needs in crisis areas
through existing evangelical mission agencies and national churches." Since 1970,
Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war,
poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine.
Each year our family participates in the Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas
Child program. The Samaritan Organization has been collecting shoe boxes filled
with gifts for 12 years and distributing them to needy children at Christmas time
each year. First you find an empty shoe box and decorate it with festive holiday
paper. Then you choose if you want to send the box to a boy or girl. Then you
choose an age category: Ages 2-4, Ages 5-9, Ages 10-14. I have a 4 year old girl
and a 7 year old boy - so we chose to give 2 shoe boxes to children of the same
sex and age as they are. Finally, fill the shoe box with a variety of small gifts, toys,
hygiene items, books, hard candy. Finally, drop off at local church or school drop
off site (around the holiday there were 8 such sites located within 20 minutes of my
house) or mail directly to the Samaritan Organization.
then click on "OUR WORK" tab and then click on "Operation Christmas Child" from
that pull-down menu. 7.6 Million shoe boxes were collected in 2007 and distributed
to children in over 105 countries around the world. I highly recommend ordering
the DVD of the annual report that shows children receiving and opening these
bright and beautiful boxes... it left my children and I moved to the point of tears and
led to a great discussion how there are kids in this world that do not have Pokemon,
American Girl dolls, Easy Bake ovens, Barbies, or even stuffed animal friends.
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