Meditate on this...
July 15, 2008
I absolutely love the way a simple quote can be so succint and thought-provoking. I am not the most eloquent of gals, so I am somewhat of a quote collector. I came across this one today and have it taped...
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Bagels and coffee, anyone?
July 08, 2008
Donna Maria Coles-Johnson, the president of the Indie Beauty Network, author of the Indie Business Blog and respected small business advisor, is taking her show on the road. Together, we've arranged a breakfast for all sorts of indie entrepreneurs on...
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Gas prices got you down?
July 03, 2008
Join the club. I have traveled quite a bit in the last week and have nearly passed out from shock each time I have pulled up at the pump. They say that every cloud has a silver lining...you may have...
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Small beauty companies need our help!
June 27, 2008
Recently, Congressman Dingell, chairman of the Congressional Committee on Energy and Commerce, is currrently reviewing legislation designed to overhaul the federal regulations governing beauty companies. The Food And Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2008 proposes new registration fees (up to...
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How you eat really DOES make a difference!
June 16, 2008
A few years ago, I decided to radically change the way my family eats. In search of a healthier body, kinder karma and a better planet, my children and I transitioned to a strictly vegetarian diet. Despite whispers from family...
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Remembering September 11th
September 11, 2007
This is always such a difficult day, isn’t it? For the last six years, September 11th has been a consistently blue day for me…I am still so terribly saddened by the historic events that changed our country on this day...
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Ladies Who Launch is coming to a city near you!
August 17, 2007
Nothing has been more empowering to me as a woman than owning my own business. While entrepreneurship is certainly not for everyone, there's a unique slice of the population that it's perfectly suited to. Whether you're a woman who's starting...
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Happy Earth Day! (& new product launch)
April 22, 2007
Hoping your Earth Day is blessed and that we all take time to smell the roses and do something kind for the planet. I spent this weekend at the New Jersey shore with Tina & Beth Ann (we're working on...
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Good Stuff on TV this evening
February 26, 2007
I have long been a fan of Oprah Winfrey and I fell in love with her all over again when I learned she was opening a school for girls in South Africa. Tune in to ABC tonight at 10/9 central...
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Washington DC in pictures
February 01, 2007
As soon as we got off the plane, it began to snow pretty hard. My girls were ecstatic as we rarely ever see snow in our native South Carolina. This is the babes trying to catch snowflakes on their...
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This kid is so neat...
January 24, 2007
Completely off topic and a tad more personal than is the norm for me, but I have to tell you how proud I am of this kid. That’s Chloe, my 9 year old daughter (and her pal Ash) . For...
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Happy MLK Day
January 15, 2007
For those of us in the states, today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day...a time to remember a man of incredible stature and vision. I try to read a bit more about MLK each year and spend at least a...
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My favorite reading this season
December 11, 2006
I love both giving and receiving awesome books. Though I love to read, I tend to do it in spurts, consuming a dozen books in the span of a month or two and then not picking up another book for...
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Let's say "thanks" to our troops this holiday
December 06, 2006
My dear friend Stacy (hi Stacy!) sent me a fabulous website that I wanted to share with you. Xerox is sponsoring an amazing program designed to show America's gratitude to those troops stationed overseas this holiday season. By visiting their...
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Please help bring James Kim home...
December 05, 2006
As you may have heard from the national media, a harrowing search for one California family has had a remarkable twist: Kati Kim and her two children, missing in the Oregon wildnerness for 9 days, have been found safely. Her...
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Today's Top Ten
December 04, 2006
Top Ten Reasons to Attend the CRAVE Holiday Shopping Party 10. Get your Holiday Shopping done..."All in one night, All in one place!" 9. Spend quality shopping time with your GAL-PALS 8. Make a wish list for what YOU want...
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Your daily stop for inspiration
November 13, 2006
Daryn Kagan, CNN News Anchor veteran, has just unveiled her latest project: DarynKagan.com. Launching today, the website is designed to promote good in the world by "showing the world what's possible." I've already been there this morning and it's a...
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Tomorrow is election day
November 06, 2006
Tomorrow is an important date for all Americans: it’s time to vote. And I want to take a moment to plead for your vote…not for a specific candidate, but for the candidate who most embodies your ideals. It seems that...
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Get involved to beautify your local community...
September 22, 2006
I was unaware of this event until just recently, but someone enlightened me about National Public Lands Day and I think it's a phenomenal idea. From their website: National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest hands-on volunteer effort to...
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Remembering 9.11.01
September 11, 2006
Hug your babies today and take a minute to remember those who aren't with us anymore. May we foster peace and seek to change the current climate so that our country never has to endure that horror again... "You must...
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Facing The Facts
September 08, 2006
I am not especially gifted at cooking. I rarely have the time and, when I finally commit to a meal, it’s usually one of 12 I have in perpetual rotation. Same dinner, different day…we typically do takeout or frozen dinners...
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The neatest thing since sliced bread...
July 26, 2006
Last time I was in Indy, I noticed a new industry emerging- a small avalanche of shops destined to make dinnertime a whole lot easier for mommies everywhere. These shops plan a dozen meals each day, post the recipe, slice...
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Pray for Mumbai...
July 11, 2006
Mumbai was hit with an unconscionable terrorist attack today. The target was the local train system and more than 100 people are feared dead. Mom and I were just there last month and I know those trains were full of...
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Soda Pop & Ice Cream: Waxing Philosophical About
Business Ethics
July 06, 2006
I stumbled upon a fascinating story yesterday while perusing CNN.com and its details occupied a large portion of my thoughts last evening. I read the story several times and it proved fertile ground for an intriguing discussion with my husband....
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Today is World Refugee Day
June 20, 2006
There are currently more than 19 million refuges in the world. Stew on that number for a minute…19 million. Not sure what a refugee is? Start here; it's not an easy read, but it is an incredibly valuable one. The...
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Happy Father's Day!
June 18, 2006
Today will be a blur of grilling and baking in honor of Father's Day. I'm making all my husband's favorites and thought I'd share the recipes. Keep in mind that this is not exactly light fare, just good ole' Southern...
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Reason #8,674 to love the Dave Matthews Band
May 04, 2006
Not that I really needed another one, but…DMB has just pledged $1.5 million for new home construction in Katrina-battered New Orleans. The funds are the result of a recent benefit concert in Denver, CO aimed at raising funds for the...
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I *heart* Von Maur
April 21, 2006
I was in Indianapolis earlier this week visiting some of my favorite people on the planet. While there, I did some shopping for my upcoming trip and found myself in Von Maur. I am a stickler for incredible customer service...
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Trickle Up offers a field update...
March 16, 2006
The following is an update provided to Bella Luccè from Ezra Simon, the Program Officer for Africa via Trickle Up. Bella Luccè has partnered with Trickle Up for the 2006 calendar year, specifically supporting their Mali program. Mr. Simon has...
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World AIDS Day 2005
December 01, 2005
Today marks an in incredibly important today- World AIDS Day 2005. Please take a moment to consider these sobering statistics: There are 40.3 MILLION people around the world living with HIV/AIDS today There will be an estimated 4.9 MILLION people...
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Our thoughts are with you...
August 31, 2005
I am absolutely stunned by the footage beginning to trickle out of the Southeast US, showing the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina. My thoughts are certainly with those affected by this tragedy. Please consider what you can do to help…the...
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Have you signed the pledge?
June 22, 2005
Driven by a virtual powerhouse of stars (including Bono of U2, Brad Pitt, Cameron Diaz, and a host of others), the ONE Campaign seeks to rally Americans to action in an effort to step up the fight against global poverty...
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Proof positive that chocolate really IS good for you!
June 20, 2005
The NY Times ran a wonderful article last Thursday about the benefits of chocolate in skincare. Quoting from that article: What researchers do know is that cocoa's antioxidant potential compares favorably to that of green tea. The antioxidant potential of...
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