Gram's Sweet Treats

My daughter asked my mother to make her something special as a treat for her birthday earlier this week. The result was these adorable ice cream cone cupcakes. Big Sis and Little bro enjoyed them. Seems they were well received by my daughter's classmates too! Thanks Mom!

Goal Setting Tips and Resources for 2011

FOCUS ON YOUR GOALS

Happy New Year everyone! It's officially 2011 which means the time for resolutions, breaking old habits and turning over new leaves is upon us. Many folks find goal setting an important part of these traditions, so I thought I'd share a few resources to help get things going for you in the new year. For those of you who shudder at the thought of goal setting, stay tuned for a future post where I'll share resources and tools that work for you. Until then, you can read my previous post that gives a few quick and easy tips on how to beat procrastination...and, yes....I do consider myself part of that group.....

That said, I'm fully aware that most humans respond well to goal setting and they may just need a little bit of direction or assistance to help them find the right system or tools. Below are a few resources designed to help you get started....or take it to the next level....depending on where you are in your goal setting process.




So let's get started:

For those of you who are pretty much on auto-pilot and are just looking for a few easy tools to use, here are a few sites/resources with some free forms, sheets, etc. to help you with your goal setting/tracking.

Goal Setting Forms (from goal-setting-for-success.com):  Free and it doesn't require an opt-in (your email addy). I also like that it takes you through the process step by step and has an overall "holistic" approach to goal setting. Incorporates the concept of SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound). 

Goal Setting Worksheets:  compliments the Goal setting form above, from the same site.

Self-Improvement-Mentor.com: free pdf for goal setting available. Works well for yearly/quarterly goals. Might be a good fit for business oriented goals.

Freedom Personal Development: opt-in required but is a great free tool. Helps you write down your goals in the "proper" format and addresses the importance/significance and planning of your goal. Also includes 2 articles on how to set goals and achieve them faster.

Now, for those that may require a little bit more support, accountability and/or direction. Below are a few resources with a little more "meat" to them. These are also good for the tech-junkies :)

Goal Setting College:  free subscription via email or RSS feed, includes goal setting forms/questionnaires, a goal action plan template and a free online goal tracking tool!

The Daily Goal Machine:  cool software at a reasonable price. Uses the concept of "time-boxing" for goal achievement. Includes 4 bonus ebooks and a 60-day money back guarantee. Here's a screenshot from the software (too cool not to share)

GoalsOnTrack: goal setting web 2.0 style, membership program offering goal setting/tracking and time management tools. Includes a vision board, action plans, journal and tips on setting, tracking and measuring goals. Reasonable yearly fee. Signing up for their newsletter gets you a few great tools/e-books for free :) Check out the video for a quick overview.





Goal Achievement Formula: created by Gary Vurnum, author of Smart Goal Setting: 92 Tips For Using Short Term Goals To Create A Great Life, sign up for the free special report "6 Essential Steps to Achieve ANY Goal"...which is an easy read with great advice. You'll also receive a "limited-time" coupon you can use should you decide to join his step-by-step weekly goal training program. 




100 Day Challenge:   This is the "grand-daddy" of them all....admittedly, I'm a wee bit biased because it was developed by the friend of a friend :).....but with the multitude of resources and tools, including coaching videos, an exclusive goal setting system, audio recordings, conference calls, and smartphone apps (to name a few) it's hard not to toot its horn. A bit more of an investment, but it's about as close to private coaching as you can get....for much less $$$$.


So there you have it. Hopefully you've found this information valuable and you're well on your way to bigger and better things for the new year. If you haven't found what you're looking for or if this has gotten you hungry for more, here are a few books that you might find helpful as well....some of them allow you to get a "sneak peek" and view some of the text. Enjoy!!!



  


























...and by the way, do me a favor and let me know which of these tools, etc, did (or did not) work for you. You're comments are welcome and strongly encouraged :)


All the best,
Daneene

To Your Health!....Great Resource For More Info About Raw Nutrition

As you may recall, I recently affiliated with the Simply Raw and Raw for Life 
programs and a little while ago I let you know about a the 
free video series about raw nutrition. Well, now I'm here to let 
you know that for the next 24 hours (or less!) you can pick up
a copy of "Simply Raw" and "Raw for Life" for
50% OFF the regular price (if you haven't already)
and get  $174.15 in bonuses. The bonuses alone are worth it!
If you haven't seen the trailer yet, you can
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After tonight this huge discount is gone…sorry, I can't change that :(

Also, just so you know the $174.15 in bonuses are
REAL bonuses.

You can actually look them up on the individual
expert's websites and see them selling for
the exact prices shown…

Here are the bonuses you'll get when you pick
up a copy of Simply Raw for only $15 (less than
the price of two movie tickets!):

* Bonus 1: "Chocolate Heaven" Desert Videos by
Chef Susan Teton ($19.99 Value)

* Bonus 2: "Raw Knowledge 2: Interviews with Health
Achievers" eBook with Paul Nison ($14.99 Value)

* Bonus 3: A One Month Raw Menu Planner by Tera
Warner of "The Raw Divas" ($14.99 Value)

* Bonus 4: The Entire "Food Matters Detox and
Rejuvenation ($19.95 Value)

* Bonus 5: The entire "Revealing the Physical
Changes" E-Book by Angela Stokes - 63 Pages!
($19.95 Value)

* Bonus 6: The entire "Raw Success " book,
written by Matt Monarch  ($15.95 Value)

* Bonus 7: "The Little Book of Raw Smoothies"
Recipe eBook by Nomi Shannon ($7.49 Value)

* Bonus 8: "The Benefits of a Probiotic Diet"
Audio CD by Donna Gates ($14.95 Value)

* Bonus 9: "Natural Appetite Suppressants for
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($19.95 Value)

* Bonus 10: "Juiced! The Healthy Way" Recipe
eBook written by Kevin and Annmarie Gianni
($14.95 Value)

* Bonus 11: "Alive from Bali" Recipe eBook
written by Raw Food Chef Frank Giglio
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If you're at all interested in learning more about
the benefits of raw foods this is definitely a great
(and economically friendly) place to start! 
Go here right now to see all the details and get
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To your health and wellness!!!

Daneene Monroe Rusnak


P.S. - This special half off World Diabetes Day
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A Diamond in the Rough...Is Your Doctor This Cool?

I just got this via email and I wanted to share some startling information about medical doctors...

but before people get upset about what I’m going to say in the rest of the message, I'd like to be clear on

a couple things:

As an RN, as well as a medical consumer, I truly believe most medical doctors, at heart, are kind,and well-meaning people, who have worked very hard to educate themselves in an attempt to help people...

Let me also say that in a pinch, such as a medical emergency, there is nothing better than western allopathic medicine to keep you alive!

There are however, a few other points to consider...

Prescription drugs, vaccines, needless surgeries and more are the norm in this day and age. It's difficult to deny that there can be a negative side to these parts of the system.

Modern medicine tends to be more about SICK-CARE than health care.

The good news is that there are some amazing doctors out there, leading the charge in getting people truly healthy.

And the results they’re seeing are ASTONISHING.

I highly recommend you to watch this video with Dr.Joel Fuhrman to hear about how to truly be healthy.

http://www.rawfor30days.com/cmd.php?Clk=3987905

In this video Dr. Fuhrman will share with you specific details on what you can do to ensure that you never get sick again.

And if you're currently sick he'll tell you what to do to get well (and give you some amazing examples of clients he's helped that USED to have diseases like heart disease, diabetes and lupus before they saw him.)

Make sure to leave your comments about the video, and if you missed the previous video with Morgan Spurlock (from Supersize Me)watch that one too!

The first video with Morgan Spurlock has had over1,000 comments on the blog.  People were amazedby what he shared.

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To Your Awareness!

P.S. - Here are just a few of the comments from the over1,000 comments on the first video with Morgan:

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"Amazing how our bodies respond when we give them what they NEED instead of giving them what we WANT. He did a great job sharing so much important information. So glad that it is being shared this way."-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

"This video has been very well said and done. way too many people in this world are brainwashed by doctors, big pharma, the food industry. When people get sick, they run to the doctor for a magic pill to make them well again. this is nothing but a wheel of fortune."-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

"This stuff is really important! Thank You. I want more…."-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

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p.p.s. Yes those are affiliate links :)

What's really in that burger? E.coli and chicken feces both allowed by USDA by Mike Adams the Health Ranger

What's really in that burger? E.coli and chicken feces both allowed by USDA by Mike Adams the Health Ranger

So I wouldn't exactly consider myself "hard-core" when it comes to what and how I eat, but this article really struck a cord with me.
Do I think there may be a little extra emphasis on the likelihood of being affected by this....maybe. Do I think that in general, when
you look for "scary" things to find about our food sources, you'll eventually find it......for sure! But I also think there's enough here
to stand up and take notice. Keep a watchful eye, so to speak. So, I'm choosing to share this article in the spirit of awareness. Stay tuned.

I was planning on having steak for dinner......that may have to be reconsidered....then again...maybe not.

Definitely Worth a Look and Worth Sharing Before June

I just found an amazing new website that could very
well be one of the BIG things of 2009.

Forrester Research released a report in April 2009
predicting that this company's business model will be
the 'New Era Of The Social Web'.

It's the next generation of Social Networks that they
are calling ' Community Marketplaces' and as a marketer
you can leverage it to get more traffic, sales and income
by getting other people to build your business for you.

You can take advantage of Community Marketing for free
and start getting mainstream Internet users to
build you a Community rather than just building a list.

It's an online/offline Network of Family Friendly Local
and Special Interest Communities that's different to
any of the Social Networks, Communities, Search Engines
and other big sites I've seen before.

They're taking a Web2.0 approach to Local Search and
Niche Marketing and are launching in June.

Everyone that joins before end of June gets a bigger share
of the profits as one of the top 1000 referrers in the
referral competition.

It get's better! Everyone who registers before the
full launch in June also earns JV bonus commissions.

It doesn't costs a cent to be a member and just like
how eBay and PayPal started, they have big incentives
on the table for those who get in early and let others
know.

They share 80% of their profits with the members and
member-chosen Charities and Community Groups PLUS have
big commissions on what looks like will be big sales.
They have Business and Consumer Products and one
person per Local and Special Interest World can buy a
Community Partnership and get a bigger share of the
traffic and revenue.

I'd suggest you join and let all your friends and
contacts know ASAP as the more active you are, the bigger
your share of the profits and the more money that will
go to Charities chosen by you and other members.

Remember, the Joint Venture Opportunity is ONLY available
to those who register before the June launch.

With people like Lynn Terry, David Perdew and Mark
Hendricks all recently inviting Rob Anderson the CEO
and Founder to share Community Marketing with their
people... the cat is being let out of the bag on this
major innovation in the Social web.

I'm in! Won't you come join me?

http://www.cagora.com/launchearn/go/Daneene

To Your Success,
Daneene

Must Have's and Meditation

I've recently added a new weekly feature to my Arbonne newsletter. I call it "Makeup-Your Mind Monday." Each Monday I send my subscribers a couple helpful tips in the makeup and mindset arenas. I thought I'd share one here too. If you'd like to have these and other health, wellness and makeup tips delivered right to your inbox, just fill out the subscription form for my Arbonne newsletter on the right.

To Your Wellbeing!

Daneene
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Must Have's and Meditation
April 6, 2009


DON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT THEM
Well, it has officially been spring for a while now, yet here in northeast Ohio, we're experiencing pretty significant snow showers. Go figure! The weather here is predictably unpredictable... which got me thinking about how grateful I am for the few things in life that I can rely on consistently. So, today's Makeup portion is a nod to my favorite makeup products that never let me down. Once again, I'll share celebrity makeup artist Krista Embry's take on the subject, especially because her fav's are very similar to mine, but here's my top 5 quicklist for good measure.


Virtual Illusion^TM Makeup Primer
I love the way it feels....velvety, soft and fabulous.
Everything a primer should be. Whether I'm wearing makeup or going "au natual", it's definitely a must for me

About Face Line Defiance Liquid Foundation
Great coverage without the "heavy" feeling. Leaves a soft, dewy appearance for
a soft glow all day long. Color stays true too!







Virtual Illusion^TM Dual Volume Mascara
Love, love, love this mascara. Really volumizes the lashes without clumping,smudging or flaking. Dual applicator with two zany looking but very effective patented brushes for the ultimate lashes. Step one adds volume and length. Step two adds a conditioning shine that lifts and curls (without archaic torture devices...whoo hoo!)















About Face Mineral Powder Foundation
I was skeptical of it's ability to cover at first, but boy was I mistaken. I love how quick and easy the application is.






No Sun Intended Bronzing Powder
Perfect for the sun-kissed look without too much sparkle or that scary orange hue. Great for contouring too!

So, there's my top 5. Trust me I could go on...and on...but I'll let Krista Embry's
articles do the rest. Enjoy her take on Arbonne's "don't go without it" products in a two part article.

Part 1 Part 2

....and now for Your Mind...

PEACE OF MIND

A quick trip to Wikipedia after searching the word "meditation" will reveal an interesting and diverse history. Meditation, which basically means "awareness" has been around for at least 5,000 years. What I find most interesting, is that meditation, or some form of it, exists in a multitude of religions and has a secular presence as well.
Meditation is a way to calm the mind and center the "self." It can be clarifying, relaxing and rejuvenating. I, myself, have much to learn and am far from being an expert, but I can speak to it's benefits from personal experience.
When first beginning to practice meditation it's important to patient. If you're like most people, you'll find scattered thoughts and ideas sneaking into your "quiet mind" moments. I read somewhere this is often referred to as "monkey mind." (I don't know why, but that term makes me chuckle.) Just remember to keep in mind that like any new "skill" it takes time to develop and that each individual's learning curve is different and unique to them.
In the beginning I found it easier to meditate with the assistance of a tool or by following a script or outline. Below are a few resources I've recently come across that I hope are a benefit to you.
www.learn-meditation.org

View the Gift of Inner Peace Movie (5 minutes)


Free Online Meditation Scripts and Methods


Zen Habits: Meditation for Beginners

To Your Awareness!

~Daneene

Procrastination: Don't Put Off Until Tomorrow....But How?

When it comes to suffering from procrastination, I'm not exaggerating when I say I could have written the book on it. I used to be a consistently chronic "last-minute Lucy" and delayed, delayed, delayed to the very last minute.

Aside: To be truthful, there are benefits to this kind of
"affliction," in certain scenarios....but that's another article
for another time

Did you notice I said "used to be"? Thankfully, by a series of co-inky-dinks (if you believe in chance) or because I attracted it (if you believe in the powers of manifesting ), I was able to learn how to eliminate the tendency to procrastinate .I still have room for improvement, but have definitely made major progress in the right direction. Here are a few quick tips that have helped me so far.

1. Face it
   In order to get where you want to go, you need to know what your
   starting point is. What is the end result you desire and is your
   current activity level going to get you there? Be honest but
   compassionate. Progress suffers when we beat ourselves up. Here's
   a quote to remember: "What you resist, persists. What you embrace,
   dissolves with grace" I thank business coach, Sonia Stringer, for that one.
2. Things that make you go...hmmmm...???
   Ask yourself "What's the smallest step I could take to move me closer
   to my goal?" One thing I've learned how to do is to "live in the question." People too often "should" themselves into inactivity. By asking without attachment and releasing the pressure that goes with it, you'll be surprised at what bubbles up.
3. It's worth repeating
   Once you've identified a "teeny-tiny-itty-bitty action" (TTIBA), do it every day. If you find it too hard to repeat consistently, then find a smaller action (see Step 2).

For example, if your goal is to reduce clutter in your home
or office, your TTIBA could be to properly file/dispose of
one piece of paper each morning. If you really want to
ramp up the success rate, attach a silly action, word or
activity to your TTIBA. This will associate your activity
with fun and "good vibes" and make it even easier to repeat.

4. CCCCeeeelll-a-brate good times...come on!
   Everybody loves a winner...and so does your brain. Behavior rewarded, is behavior repeated. Each time you complete your TTIBA, be sure to celebrate it...pat yourself on the back, let out a big WhoooooHoooo! or anything else that feels good. This also reinforces your good vibrations.
5. Steady wins the race
   Simply put, consistency is key! In fact, consistency trumps the size of the action about 100 fold....maybe even 1000! So steady as she goes, and you're sure to see progress.

Well, there you have it! These 5 quick tips are really just the tip of the iceberg, but effective none the less. For more detailed (and powerful) information on how to pummel procrastination for good, go to www.procrastination-cure.com and tell Wendy that Daneene sent you!

Happy Forward Motion!

~Daneene

Falling Off The Wagon

Well, it certainly appears that my blog is starting to look a lot like my diary. I've had the same diary since I was 17 years old.....I'm now 38 and there's still TONS of room to write. Ah, my old nemesis strikes again....consistency...or lack thereof, I should say.

So, now what. First, and most importantly, I will not beat myself up about it. Compassionate evaluation is the key. Second, do a better job of dedicating time to blogging. We'll see how it goes.
Wish me luck!

I'm Now Pulblishing On AddsYou.com

http://www.addsyou.com
username=MjAwOS0wMS0wMSAxMzowMjowOQ==




So exactly what is AddsYou? Well, let's get the skinny straight from the horses mouth. Here's the description as posted on their site.

AddsYou.com is a social publishing network that pays authors for their written works. This compilation of novels, blog posts, how-tos, news articles, shorts stories, poems, screenplays, etc. is positioned to become the world’s largest database of knowledge.

Characterized as the Ultimate Publishing Community™, AddsYou redefines the way people publish and share knowledge on the internet, without the limitations of a blog, forum or wiki. AddsYou is the evolution of online knowledge-based sharing and publishing. It is unencumbered by the limitations of a blog, forum or wiki. By combining a free and easy-to-use content management system with helpful tools, such as personal and shared collections to manage and sort publishings, an importer to transfer blog postings, and a license and copyright manager, AddsYou is the one stop shop for publishing, marketing and monetizing content on the web.

Sounds cool to me! Check it out and let me know what you think.

To Your Success,
Daneene

John Assaraf's Superpower...Is It In You?

So here's a question?

"If you could have any superpower in the world,what would it be?"

Watch this video to discover the superpower millionaire business coach John Assaraf says every person desires:

The Greatest Superpower in the World

Is right here!

There are a lot of cool superpowers out there: invisibility, mastery of the elements, reading people’s thoughts...

But you know what?

Of all the dozens of superpowers we can think of or
imagine, when asked this same question...

Every millionaire and success master chose the same power!

What is this one superpower that every wealthy and successful person agrees is the best?
More importantly, why do they believe this is a power YOU can possess? It's easier and more effective than you could possibly imagine.

You see, the wealthiest, happiest, most successful people in the world have come clean about this "power" for centuries.

World-renowned internet marketing giants like Frank Kern, Willie Crawford, and Eben Pagan, not
to mention, major success development giants like Jack Canfield, Deepak Chopra, and Oprah Winfrey...
they all possess and teach it.

So why haven't you discovered and used this incredible superpower yet?

It's so simple, you've probably ignored it!

Don't make that same mistake again. This isn't a gimmick to push some slick new money-making scheme, affiliate program, or software.

Actually, it couldn't be farther from it. You won't see a polished pitch in this video. In fact it's pretty "raw" if you ask me!

Just a conversation between John Assaraf and an underground insider, Harrison Klein. But what they talk about will blow your mind. What if the greatest superpower in the world was one YOU could possess?

Check this video out and who knows?
Your Very Own Superpower could be waiting for you right here!


If you haven't heard of John Assaraf, he is one of the most famous wealth and business experts in the world
and was featured in the movie, "The Secret."


Listen to what he has to say, put it to work in your own life and business, and be sure to listen to the very end to find out how you can learn more about tapping into this superpower for yourself (for FREE).


You'll learn how to cultivate this superpower plus plenty more. It's an intense conversation, but you get to be a fly on the wall.


WATCH THIS! Then use what you've learned.
Be sure to stop back here and leave a comment about your experience.


I mean, hey, if this is how the rich and successful people
of the world are doing things, then that's all I need to know.

And I'll be honest: when I first watched this conversation, I was a bit curious, maybe even a little confused. It's not at all what I was expecting. It's not
marketing, it's not business, it's not even mindset.

It's that vital power that comes BEFORE all that. It's what makes all that stuff work.


Do me a favor though. Don't ignore it because it seems strange or easy. If you want the type of money, success, and life that millionaires like John Assaraf enjoy...


Well when in Rome...

DO AS THEY DO!

I know I am.



To your success,
Daneene

I Just Can't Stop Exploring!

I'm evaluating a multi-media course on blogging from the folks at Simpleology. For a while, they're letting you snag it for free if you post about it on your blog.

It covers:

• The best blogging techniques.
• How to get traffic to your blog.
• How to turn your blog into money.

So my IM journey continues and takes yet another turn. I'll let you know what I think once I've had a chance to check it out. Meanwhile, go grab yours while it's still free.

To Your Success!
Daneene

It's Beginning To Come Together

Well, it's rather late (2 am) and it's back to the regular routine tomorrow (blech!) but I'm too excited to sleep. I'm beginning to see the merger and melding of my internet marketing and network marketing efforts coming to fruition. When I began this blog...just a bit over a month ago...I didn't exactly know how it would unfold. I have so many interests, passions, quirks, etc. and I wondered if putting it all in one spot would appear a bit chaotic and unbalanced. But hey, why hide who you really are right?

Anyway, my good friend, colleague and overall partner-in-crime ;-) Tina and I have both been on this journey. The blending of our businesses....network marketing and internet marketing....I call it "inter-network marketing" (makes sense to me). We've dabbled, dreamed, explored and complained about several different ideas to use the skills we've developed in each genre to benefit the other.

Well, I'm thrilled that the first venture (hopefully one of many) is ready for it's debut. We'll be conducting a 10 week series of tele-classes geared toward helping others with their healthy eating, wellness and weight management goals for the new year. The content will include healthy eating tips, highlights of products that can support these lifestyle changes and a host of other tools, etc. to help support and empower group members.

If you'd like to learn a little bit more, check out this video Tina put together. I think it rocks!....my just-shy-of-3-year old son does too...he can't help but shake his little touche when he hears the music.




You can also get more information from my website (click on the Healthy Living Team/Our Products tab)...or if you're thinking that 2009 is the year to make some healthier choices and your ready to take action now, fill out the form below. It's free to join and we'd love to have you!

Your Firstname:
Your E-Mail:
Your Lastname:

To Your Success!
~Daneene

P.S. I have no idea why the spacing is so funky and I'm just a wee bit too tired to try to figure it out.....sorry for the eyeball strain :(

I'm trying something new

I just found this through one of my twitter followers. Looks interesting....and potentially profitable?

Check it out and let me know what you think.

Great addition to my previous post

I just stopped by the blog of my "very first best friend ever" and saw this quote that compliments my previous post perfectly so I wanted to share. Thanks Kara! You're light keeps me warm eternally!


“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

~Marianne Williamson, A Return To Love

It's a State of Mind Thing....

I don't think it was any accident that someone shared this video clip with me today. Actually, I believe in the concept of "accidents" less and less these days anyway. At any rate, I was knee deep in "cow pies", you know, the funky doldrums that stink but are also somewhat comfortable and familiar. That "here we go again" feeling that arises in my life around the holidays. It had come to be expected. This is what it's like when you've surrounded yourself with people who, for whatever reason, don't function well this time of year. It could be the "stress" of making the holidays "perfect." It could be the feeling of loss that's left behind when we have loved ones who have passed. Whatever it is, some of us allow those "perceptions" to take us down a path that is filled with tense, high pressure, toxic emotions that spill over and affect everyone and everything around us.

I've been blessed to have worked for some time now with a fantastic group of women who are all focused on improving and empowering ourselves so that we can avoid (and destroy!) the cow pies. Still, for me, and I suspect a few of my counterparts, there are moments when our bucket is empty and we lack the ability to use our tools to stay above the fray.

That's where I was just this morning when one of those fantastic women shared this video. When I wasn't able to tap into my toolbox, this clip jolted me back to that place where I know that it's my choice and my decision to be....or not be...a certain way, no matter what I'm faced with or surrounded by. Cow pies be damned!!!!

So with that, I'd love to share this video with you in the hopes that you too will find strength, courage and inspiration.

Thank you Kathy! How does it get any better than this?

Super Cute and Free...

So I guess you can say I've been on a "freebie" kick lately but I had to give a quick shout out to the site that's responsible for adding a little pizzazz to my blog!

If you haven't been to thecutestblogontheblock.com yet...get there now! They have boatloads of free backgrounds to add a little zest to your blog. They can also customize headers and offer photo card design too! There are a bounty of resources that a gizmo gal like me can get lost in for days. Fret not fellas, they have "masculine" stuff too!

So here's to Becky and Ashley! Thanks for creating such a wonderful site with enough blogger eye candy to keep me happy!





See what I mean? Adorable!!!!

...and stay tuned...I plan to check out their tips on how to add a gorgeous signature to your blog!

All the best,
Daneene

You Don't Find Free Graphics Anymore.....or do you?

Here's something I'm excited to share with all the internet marketers out there!



I came across this great product that is a definite plus in my books.



Not only does it make the job of an internet marketer easier, faster and with a great professional look, they are offering it for free. (free is good... I love free don't you?!?!)



Imagine that!

Finding great professional work like this will cost a fortune, not to mention the "cost" of trying to design them yourself. If you're anything like me all you'll end up with is a tension headache, huge gaps of lost time in your life and maybe a couple nights in the "dog house"....not exactly what I'd call an optimal result.



For some it will consume your days, leaving no time to attend to anything else...sound familiar?

But have no fear....FREE GRAPHICS ARE HERE!!!!

I must say that the graphics are great (I'm big on visual aesthetics) and the quality is superb. They're just what you need to grab attention and help make that sale...without the added frustration of the "not so simple" creative process. (If you happen to be good at those things....more power to you and keep on rockin')




Anyway, these cool graphics can be used for:



-Opt In forms

-Order Now Buttons

-Download Now Buttons

-Guarantee Buttons

- and more...



And the best part is, the are All for free.
....did I mention that they're free!
....can you tell I'm a wee bit thrilled about this?





All right, enough celebration....if you want find out more,(and get cool graphics for FREE) click here...

....but hurry!!!......who knows when these guys will come to their senses and start charging what it's worth :)

All the best,

Daneene

$100,000 "Net" A Day? This is a game changer....

Once in a while a unique new product hits the market.
It doesn't happen often these days, and when it does
it's both refreshing, and very exciting.

Now while a new product is kinda cool, it isn't that
big of a deal, until you find out the developers of
this methodology NET between $50,000.00 and
$100,000.00 a day.

Yes A DAY.
What is it? It's a new twist on an old concept of an
Underused, under exploited and WAY under-estimated
stream of traffic with insane potential.

This is the first and only chance you may have to learn
from someone who regularly makes $100,000 a DAY online.
Brad Fallon of StomperNet has just made a video talking
about a closed door event last week where these guys spoke,
and blew away all the Guru's.

Go watch it now, and grab the 25-page report that might
just change the way you approach… forever.

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To Your Success!
~Daneene

Obama: No one 'more qualified' than Shinseki to head VA - CNN.com

Obama: No one 'more qualified' than Shinseki to head VA - CNN.com

On November 20th, 1995, I was hired for my first "real job" as an RN. The Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (mouthful isn't it?) would be my place of employment for the next 10-plus years.

There's something special about a VA hospital. I think it's the camaraderie among the patients. They all have something in common....they served! Getting to know these guys and gals through my tenure at the Cleveland VA is something I'll always cherish and was one of the things I missed the most when I left to stay at home to nurture my children and my entrepreneurial spirit.

It's been just a bit shy of three years since I stepped away and many of the memories have faded a bit...but the recollection of an overwhelming sense of gratitude is just as strong...not only my gratitude for all they have done, but the gratitude the Veterans themselves have for the system that vowed to take care of them.