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Today is Thankful Thursday and I’m so thankful for my husband, Kevin. If it weren’t for him I wouldn’t be down 3 1/2 pounds today. Early in the week I was ready to quite, but he was there to help me. He’s encouraged me, reminded me of the reasons I want to lose weight, and he’s celebrated with me when I had good days. He’s the best and I love him for that.

Losing weight isn’t easy by any means, but it’s just a little bit easier when you have someone going through it with you and encouraging you to continue working at it. It makes it easier when you have someone to stand by your side and tell you you’re doing great and it’s going to pay off. It’s nice to know you have that.

I’m always thankful for Kevin because he always supports me no matter what it is I’m doing. He’s there to hug me when things don’t go my way and he’s there when I get bad news and begin to worry. That’s what I love about him. He’s always caring, understanding, and supportive. Who could ask for anything better? I know I certainly can’t, because he’s the best.

Kevey, I love you with all my heart and I’m so thankful for you today. I’m the luckiest girl in the world and I’m so glad God told me to go with you. I’m so thankful I listened because I know my life wouldn’t be as good as it is right now. You’re the best and I love you with all my heart!

Any successful online business owner will tell you that it takes time, hard work, motivation, and constant perseverance to make a home business work. If you don’t apply these elements, then you are doomed for failure…it’s that simple. Money will not just fall into your lap. You will not make money overnight.

Still, there are people that sadly believe that you can set up a business online and then forget it and the money will roll in. NOT!

You have to work, and work hard at your business to make it a success. That means spending time everyday promoting it, working hard at keeping your customers up to date and happy, applying the goals you have set forth for your direct selling business, managing your time well around your family’s needs, and finally…remaining focused and motivated with your business.

The largest obstacle at succeeding in any direct selling business is lack of interest and motivation, You can have loads of time to devote to your business and you can have lots of nice products…but if you’ve lost your passion for it, you’re not likely to succeed. A sad fact, but true!

Ask yourself the following questions:

1. Do I love the products I’m selling?

2. Do I personally know and use the products I’m selling?

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The winter months can be hard on your home and your home office. Clutter tends to build and piles become more the norm than the exception. If winter has wrecked havoc on your home office, be thankful that Spring will soon be making an appearance. Try the five tips for spring cleaning your home office below to get your space back on the road to clutter-free existence.

1. Plan
The first thing to do is come up with a plan of attack. This may seem like a waste of time, but by creating a timeline for getting things done, you eliminate the odds of feeling overwhelmed. Using either a simple piece of blank paper or a spreadsheet, designate five days for working through the clutter and cleaning your office from top to bottom. Divide the office space into four zones and work through one zone each day, with the last day being used for overall dusting, polishing, and freshening up.

2. Purge Piles
Purging the piles of paper and clutter around your office is a big step toward getting organized. Keep a trashcan handy and sort through piles. Throw away or shred the things you do not need and immediately file the things that you do. You will find that you can quickly get through this part if you stay focused.

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When you stay in constant communication with your market you’ll find they will remember you when they need what you offer. If you aren’t there for them, they won’t have the information needed to make it happen.

Your newsletter doesn’t have to be anything big, but rather it can contain a little bit of information. You can include a single article, a tip, or information about a product or service you offer. Basically the important thing is to get something out there for your list to read.

The best thing to do is create a template for each week so you know what you’ll need to use for your newsletter. You’ll find you won’t have stress and creating the content for your newsletter will be easier. You might consider using Google Docs to create a list of topics to cover and to keep track of what you’ve already posted. If you have different categories you’ll use for each newsletter, consider using different documents for each one.

The important thing to remember is your newsletter doesn’t need to be long and full of information. As long as you send it out regularly, you’ll find it becomes easier to do. So get your newsletter ready to go and sent out as soon as possible. You’ll be glad you did.

Spring is here! However, depending on where you live it may not look very much like spring outdoors. In our Canadian prairies spring comes late. Winnipeg still has lots of snow and here in Calgary it is still too cold to plant gardens outdoors. We are fortunate there are many ways to enjoy gardening indoors.

In this experiment we will learn what plants need to grow and be healthy.

You will need a collection of new plants and seeds, several small containers appropriate to be used as plant pots, and some soil, some sand, and some clay. You will also need some water and just a little bit of plant food.

Have fun planting some seed in soil, some in sand, and some in clay in the containers. Do the same with the plants. Give some seeds and some plants water while giving other seed and plants none or just a little. Put some containers in plenty of sunshine but others in little or none. Give some plant food and others not. If you are brave, damage one plant by mishandling it. I can never do this because plants are so special to me. Make a note of which seeds and plants you have watered and those you have not. Do the same with the containers you have put in the sun and those you have not and mark the plant you have been a little rough with.

Each day observe the containers and watch the seeds sprout and the plants grow. Compare the growth of the plants in different mediums and areas. What happened to the plant you damaged?

Did you discover:

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Article marketing is a method of online and offline marketing in which you write informative articles and make them available for reprint and distribution to various webmasters and print publications. If your article is well-written and contains helpful information it has the potential to give you an enormous amount of exposure for your business. These articles can also help build your reputation as an authority in your field which can help bring you more customers.

Many people have doubts when it comes to writing and distributing articles but with a little time and effort it can be done. Below are ten tips for establishing your article marketing campaign.

1. Keep It Simple – Craft articles that are simple and straightforward. Be sure it contains relevant and helpful information for your readers. There is no need for big, fancy words. Write as if you were simply telling a friend all about the article subject. Let your personality shine through in your words and watch your article come alive!

2. Research Thoroughly – One mistake some people make is to publish information that is outdated or inaccurate. Be sure to research all your facts and be sure everything is up to date and accurate.

3. Keywords – Using relevant keywords in your writing is important for search engine placement so people can find your articles more often. But do not make the mistake of overloading your articles with keywords and phrases to the point that your article will not be well-written or make any sense. Be sure to read your finished article and watch for keyword overload.

4. Attention Grabbing Titles – Your article title could be the deciding factor to whether or not your article gets read. I know when I am sifting through articles the title is what helps me decide which article to read. Use power words in your title to grab and hold a person’s interest.

For example:

Which article would interest you more?

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Are you looking for some quick, easy and affordable handmade Easter greeting card ideas? If so, I have two greeting card designs that I would like to share with you today. This project would be great to make with older children, scouting troops, church youth groups, paper craft groups and with school groups.

We made these cards with 10-14 year old girls for them to give to their parents for Easter. Once they were done making them they were very proud of their creations. If you don’t own a Cricut Die Cutting Machine (used to cut the ovals and lettering) you can hand draw and cut out various sized oval shapes and you can purchase letter stickers at your local arts and crafts store. We used the Cricut George and Basic Shapes Cartridge for these projects.

Supplies Needed:

4″ by 5″ blank cardstock note cards with envelopes
various scrapbooking papers (prints and solids)
decorative edge scissors and regular edge scissors
adhesives – glue dots, glue sticks and glue pens
various colored scrapbooking fine tip markers and pens
*optional ink pads and Easter sentiments rubber stamps

For these 2 designs we also used self-stick plastic scrapbooking mesh in mint green and 4 mm round self-stick purple rhinestones.

For Card Number One:

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As the seasons change once more with milder temperatures it means seasonal allergies are among us again. As a long-time seasonal allergy sufferer, this is one reason I don’t look forward to or enjoy spring.

A few Fridays ago, I decided to take full advantage of the beautiful spring day. Armed with my iPod, I went for a walk. It was only about 12 or 13 degrees Celsius and a bit chilly. It was still a blue and cloudless day. It took about 45 minutes before my nose started getting itchy and I knew right away I had paid the ultimate price of venturing out of my home to an invisible attack of pollen.

When I came home late that afternoon, I was pretty much done. I was in full-blown allergy mode and there wasn’t much else to do.

Over the years, I have taken a variety of antihistamine medication. Some worked, some didn’t, and over time, my body got used to it and they stopped working all together. I guess it was a blessing in disguise and as I became older and more aware of the non-prescription medications, I felt I was doing more harm to my body and I decided I would search for natural remedies instead.

Here are eight home remedies for easing seasonal allergy symptoms.

Tip #1:
Avoid peak pollen times which are usually high in the mornings. Stay indoors when it’s windy and keep your windows closed. On warm days, use a ceiling fan or regular fan to circulate the air in your home.

Tip #2:
Use a nasal saline spray to clean your sinuses. You can purchase a neti-pot and make your own saline solution. You can mix two heaping teaspoons of kosher salt, and one teaspoon of baking soda to one pint of water. Leave this solution at room temperature. Keep in mind, if the solution stings when you use it, use less salt. If you don’t have a neti-pot, a bulb syringe will suffice. Stand over the bathroom sink as the solution will go in one nostril, up your sinuses and come out your other nostril. Don’t worry if some of it will hit the back of your throat because that’s normal.

If you don’t want to make your own solution, you can buy natural nasal sprays at the pharmacy. Depending on the brand, you may be able to find them in light mist to a strong jet steam.

Tip #3:
Don’t hang your clothes, towels or bed linens outside to dry. As much as it is cost efficient, it makes things worse for people who have seasonal allergies.

Tip #4:
Wear a mask when you’re gardening and avoid touching your nose and eyes with your bare hands.

Tip #5:
Wash your hair daily. Yes, it’s a pain in the butt, but pollen stick to your hair and clothes.

Tip #6:
Use cold compresses or cucumbers to reduce puffy eyes or itchy eyes.

Tip #7:
Incorporate more vitamin C, thyme and parsley in your diet. Garlic, nettle, chamomile and plantains has antihistamine properties. Eating more apples, onions, kale, papaya, broccoli, berries, raw honey and drinking green tea or tea steeped in nettle may all ease or lessen the allergy symptoms.

Tip #8:
For me, taking a nap eliminates my allergy symptoms. It’s not always a practical solution, but it has worked for me on many occasions.

Sophia McIntyre is passionate about leading and living a healthy life. Her health blog, Healthy Perspectives is where you can learn more about making healthier choices, living, and maintaining a well-balanced lifestyle.

Writing articles and blog posts is one of the best ways to advertise your business. You’ll find if you continually have new content for your site you’ll increase your traffic and that ultimately will help you grow your business.

The reason articles and blog posts help increase traffic is because you continually have the new content and that increases the chances of the search engine spiders crawling your site. This is a huge help when it comes to the search engine rank you have.

Not only is new content the best way to increase your traffic, but it’s also the best way to increase your income. When you have affiliate buttons on your site and links to your own products the people visiting your site will see what you offer and they’ll click on them to see what they’re all about. When they trust your site, they’ll also trust the recommendations you offer.

Another way you can use articles to increase your site traffic is to submit them to article directories and offer them as content to other bloggers. When you include your articles on other sites, people that may not otherwise visit your site will see what you have to say and they’ll visit your site for more information.

Articles and blog posts are a sure fire way to grow your business, but it won’t work if you don’t continually make it happen. You must create a plan and then create a schedule to make the plan work. Once you do that, you’re well on your way to increasing your traffic and growing your business through articles and blog posts.

There are times in our lives when we just don’t understand things. It may be the way people act, the way they feel, or the words they speak. No matter how hard we try we just don’t understand. When this happens, what do you do about it? It depends on the situation, but more than likely you won’t understand unless the person you’re trying to understand shares it with you and then even when they do share you still may not understand. So you may not be able to do anything at all for them.

What do you do if you find yourself in this situation? There isn’t much you can do except have compassion and understanding for this person. Make sure they know you’re there for them in any way you can and then make sure you are there for them. Don’t say you’ll be there and then back out of your end of the deal. Be a shoulder to cry on or an ear to listen with. While this person may never say a word to you, just the thought of you being there for them may be what they need to get through it.

Just remember when you have a loved one that won’t say anything to you even though you know they need to, when you’re there for them they’ll feel at ease and so will you. They’ll know you’re there for them no matter what and who knows, it might just get them through it.