July Business Review

Start Your Own Candy Wrapper Business

As promised, Networking Girls has featured another business opportunity this month. We all know that no one business is perfect for everyone due to life style differences. Here is another business that is great for the creative woman who wants to work from home. Check out August, blogzine issue for the next great business.
If you love helping people celebrate the special times in their lives, you might just love starting a candy wrapper business. Whether it's for special events or to sell to Hershey, unique candy wrappers are in demand. Find out more about the candy wrapping business in this guide.

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In An Instant

In our world of instant this and that, we can have instant pudding, cash (from an ATM), messages, and even instant answers to our questions (via an internet search). With these instant answers, we can instantly confirm our thoughts or change our minds. It is amazing how many things can be changed in an instant. One event can have an unbelievable affect on so many aspects of our life.

The funny thing is, we're often unaware of how life-changing a few seconds in time can be. In an instant, winning the lottery can take a person from low wage earner to millionaire. In an instant, a car accident can take a person from star athlete to paraplegic. In an instant, well-deserved recognition can help an insecure student blossom into a star performer. In an instant, truly listening to someone can change a stormy relationship into one of mutual respect, In an instant, we can change our could'ves, would'ves, and should'ves into can dos, am doings, have dones, and personal success.

To make the best use of each instant, remember:

• Change is constant. Therefore, nothing ever remains the same forever. Be open to the possibilities a change of heart, mind, or perception can create.
• What didn't work yesterday, may work today. The "no" of yesterday, may be a "yes" today. The door closed yesterday, may help you see the open window today. A half full glass is waiting to be filled and the ways to fill it are endless.
• Change your perspective, and change your experience. Varying perspectives keep the world interesting, challenging and ever-changing. Want to experience your life differently? Change your life's landscape.
• Imagine how you would enjoy an event, person or thing if it were different than it currently is. Then, ask yourself, "What can I do to begin enjoying this in that way?". Let go of what you can't control and enjoy this moment. You'll never again have this same moment in time. It will be gone in an instant. Don't waste it.
Unhappy with the present state of work, relationships, or finances? In an instant the present can be changed. Making one change, will instantly affect every moment that follows. In this instant, you can affect the responses of the universe and all of your tomorrows. It only takes an instant. Do it now!

About The Author
Kennette Reed is a Success Coach who supports individuals toward higher levels of business and personal success and fulfillment. She is the author of Discovering Your Passion http://www.discoveringyourpassion.com , Steps Along Your Path http://www.stepsalongyourpath.com , From Idea to Author http://www.ideatoauthor.com and the soon to be released People Management. Kennette's websites are http://www.kennettereed.com , http://www.resiliencecoach.com , http://speakerkennettereed.com and her blog is http://www.thoughtstream1.blogspot.com .

Menu Planning 101

Looking for a great way to save time and money each month, menu planning is one of the best ways for people either on a tight budget or with tight time constraints to make sure that they and their families are eating healthy and right. Here are some basic tips on how to plan a weekly menu and the benefits of doing so.

Create a Budget
One of the many things that fiscally responsible families do is create a budget for monthly expenses. Just as you would calculate the cost of running a house, paying for your children’s school or transportation costs, you should also consider how much money to spend on food each week or month.

Believe it or not, many shoppers don’t even know exactly how much they spend on food. In addition, many families tend to eat out at least a couple of times per week. If you ever tried to figure out the cost of eating out 8 times per month for a family of four, it would probably give you sticker shock. By creating a budget, you can easily calculate your food expenses for the month or even break it down weekly, giving you an idea on how much to spend on a weekly menu for you and your family.

Creating a Menu
Now that you have your budget and know exactly how much you can spend for food each month, your next step should be figuring out which types of meals would be best for your family. Most families tend to start out menu planning with only fresh and healthier food choices, only to find out a couple of weeks later that they dread eating at home and rush out to purchase fast food or to eat out at the many casual dining establishments. One thing to consider is to plan a menu that is for the most part healthy, but includes foods that each member of your family enjoys ( in moderation of course). By making sure that there are foods that everyone enjoys, it will entice each member of the family to stay home for meals.

Menu planning is a great way for the entire family to lose weight together or to reduce certain types of foods in their diets. For instance, many families find that they could all stand to lose a few pounds; menu planning can help with the process. By creating a menu that is low in calories, fats, carbs, etc (depending on your diet of choice), you and your family can lose weight together usually increasing the success of all those involved.

For families that have a history of certain types of illnesses like heart disease or diabetes, menu planning is essential to good, long term health. By getting into the practice of eating certain types of foods and shying away from others, you can improve your health and form strong foundations for younger children who hopefully will follow the same eating patterns as they age.

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Why Going Green Is Best For Your Kids

If you are a parent or would like to be one, going green should be a major priority for your family. You may ask why. Dozens of cleaning and personal care products purchased at local grocery stores contain harmful chemical ingredients. Unprecedented exposure to chemicals contaminants, pollution, toxic products and stress increase unhealthy conditions, from arthritis and cancer to heart disease and even symptoms of aging.

What parents don’t realize is that storing some of the leading household cleaners in the home is no better than storing gasoline. . Each year, over 1 million children are accidentally poisoned. Thousands of children and adults are permanently disfigured or injured through contact with chemicals in the home. The most common substance to poison children is a household cleaner.
Some leading, name brand cleaners are highly flammable, dangerous to inhale, can cause irritation and/or damage to skin, eyes and lungs. Some very popular name brand baby and women’s body wash contain the carcinogen, 1.4-Dioxane, which is suspected of causing cancer or birth defects. Actually ¼ of all personal care products sold in the U.S may contain this chemical. With over 150,000 babies born with defects each year for reasons unknown, it should make you wonder if toxins are the blame for a percentage. Another 500,000 babies are miscarried early in pregnancy or stillborn. Infertility is increasing and widespread with over 2 million couples unable to conceive. Environmental factors in childhood cancers are being researched and the cause of childhood cancer is difficult to prove. By now you should be saying hmmmm.

You may feel this is overwhelming. Or ask where do I start. The best place to start is in the womb. High levels of toxins can be found in the blood stream of newborn babies due to the mother’s level of exposure during pregnancy. Since exposure begins in the womb with toxins being transferred from mom to baby by umbilical cord blood, this is a vital stage to reduce exposure. With no one knowing the true effects on a developing brain and other vital organs, use natural cleaning & personal care products both during and after pregnancy. Choosing organic foods whenever possible will also greatly decrease your exposure level to toxins.

Now you may say my children are already here. What do I do now? Is it too late? It is never too late. Start where you are. Eating organic foods decreases toxins. It is said that a certain batch of fruits and vegetables are more toxic than others and going organic in this group reduces your level of exposure to pesticides by 90%. These include potatoes, strawberries, peaches, apples, spinach, sweet bell peppers, celery, nectarines, cherries, pears, imported grapes and lettuce. Searching for organic foods is not always the most convenient or affordable. If you focused on this batch, it would truly make an impact on your child’s toxin in take.

You can also make a healthier decision when it comes to your child’s mattress. Some crib mattresses are constructed of polyurethane foam enclosed in vinyl covers. The plastic products are made by combining highly toxic chemicals together. Every night your child breathes in these toxins. A healthier alternative would be to purchase a mattress made from 100% natural and raw fibers. You can find natural mattresses for all stages of your child’s life from birth to teens.

These are all baby steps to a more natural life style for you and your kids. Do take steps to a healthier home because your health is wealth.

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Weddings On A Budget

Planning a wedding is an exciting experience but it is very much a daunting task. The couple must consider all the elements of the wedding – those that lie within the church arrangements and the reception – and on top of that they must concern themselves with the cost. The going rate of a decent wedding today can range from $15,000 to $20,000, and that’s not including the plush ones at some fancy resort. With the economy doing a double backslide, many couples simply do not have that much money to pull off a wedding with all the bells and whistles. Furthermore, when they stop a moment and think about it…Do they really need a “royal” wedding?
Hmmm…the answer is no. The old line of money can’t buy you love is very true. As long as the couple can agree on a wedding that meets their needs, who really cares if they don’t arrive at the wedding with a horse and carriage? After all, LOVE conquers all!

Here are a few components of a couple’s wedding day and how they can save money without sacrificing the true meaning of “their” special occasion.

Invitations/Announcements
The days of having to hire a printer to publish all of the wedding materials (Save-the-Dates, Invitations, Announcements, Place Cards, etc.) are long gone. Computer software programs have made printing the invitations and announcements an easy to do job that can be done at home. The software also lends a professional and elegant look to the invitations. The couple can also purchase invitation kits from retailers such as Kinko’s, Wal-Mart, or Target. These kits come with easy to use instructions and produce a quality invitation that’s fit for a Queen!

Favors
Do-it-yourself favors are becoming more of the norm. Many dollar stores (Dollar Tree, Everything $1, etc.) offer a variety of wedding favor ideas that are very presentable. Depending on the size of the reception, the cost for putting together favors for the tables should be less than $100.

Transportation
Limousines are unnecessary. Allow family members and friends to decorate your vehicle with “Just Married” fanfare. That is a more original thought anyway than stepping in and out of an overpriced vehicle.
Remember…if you’re getting married, this is your wedding day. You shouldn’t be paying for a wedding long after you say “I Do”. Step outside of the box and re-write the rules as to how your wedding will be.


Contact Special Invite Event Planning & Management for more information on wedding and event planning services.



Special Invite Event Planning and Management
Teresa Barrett, Owner
PO Box 922206
Norcross, GA 30010
http://www.thespecialinvite.com

About A Girl

I am a Senior Marketing Manager for Symmetry Direct, a company that distributes and markets wellness products. As a Unit Leader and Beauty Advisor for Avon Products, I have enjoyed that career. Yet, I was looking for something that would fulfill me more. I met a lovely woman, Melanie Bailey, in a Krogers supermarket. She walked right up to me and asked if I was interested in joining a group of women who are focused on weight loss and nutrition. She asked if she was offending me. She put herself on the line to approach me. I have loved her ever since.

I began my career with Symmetry Direct on March 28, 2008. I hit the ground running and haven't looked back. By combining exercise and nutrition I have lost weight. I also haven't had as much energy and vitality since I was in my 20's years ago! It is just remarkable how working for a company whose mission is to help others has actually helped me to become a better person. I began as a Marketing Representative and within 30 days, I was promoted to Senior Marketing Manager. I am thrilled to be recognized for my achievements and I feel that I am on track towards accomplishing several goals I have set for myself and my business.

Since joining Symmetry Direct as a business partner, I have been able to touch so many lives while improving my own personal and financial state of being. I love what I do and I look forward to even more future success with this amazing company. My mission is to do take the risk that Melanie Bailey did. I am a drum major for health and nutrition and I approach each woman with an open mind and an open heart.

Name: Loretta Brown-Burtt (Senior Marketing Manager)
Business: Symmetry Direct Wellness Products/Program
Email: genesis4anewu@aol.com
Website: http://www.symmetrydirect.com/lbrownburtt








As an accounting professional by day, I was looking for something else to do with my time. I discovered Slumber Parties, Inc. while attending the bachelorette party of a close friend in 2007. The distributor was having a blast. I was having a great time as well. My first thought, I can do what she does. I didn’t act on my thoughts until May 2008 after speaking with my sister. She was with me that fateful night. She signed up earlier this year and has had much success.
I have been with Slumber Parties since May 2008 and I absolutely LOVE what I do! Slumber Parties changes you! Before becoming a distributor, I was shy and a little bit of an introvert. Now I have the confidence to do ANYTHING!!
Slumber Parties carries a line of products designed to “enhance” relationships. As a distributor, my job is to educate and empower women to take charge in the bedrooms. Please visit my website where you can request catalog information, host a show, or inquire about distributorship opportunities.

Names: Marcella James (SP Distributor)
Business: Slumber Parties By Marcella
Email: marcella.james@slumberparties.com
Website: www.slumberpartiesbymarcellajames.com









Susan McCann. Three daughters 10,5,3. My husband works in the hotel business and we have been relocated NINE times. That is how I got into real estate. After buying and selling our own home(s) a few times I decided that I could do this. I love it. We have been in Atlanta for two years and we love it here. We have lived all over the country (Phoenix, Pittsburgh, New Jersey, etc) but this is definitely one of the best. I am originally from Seattle , and my husband is from Michigan.

I am heavily involved in the PTA. I am the Community Outreach Chairman at East Side Elementary in Marietta. We do community service projects with the kids to help others.

I do a lot of networking and have met so many wonderful people here. That is how I got started selling jewelry. It is a lot of fun. I do it as my hobby but have found that I make a lot of real estate connections doing it also. Prices are affordable and women just love jewelry so it is always fun to see them try stuff on and get excited. It's like shopping with girlfriends all the time.


Name: Susan McCann
Business: Jewelry Distributor
Email: Mccanngirls@aol.com
Website: www.jewelsbyparklane.com

Advertise With Networking Girls

Looking for additional ways to promote your business? You can start here at ANG. We have several affordable ways that business owners can place her ads within the blogzine, newsletter and the online community. Advertise for as little as $20.00. There are several hundred ladies registered and this would be a great opportunity to get some extra exposure. If any business owner wants more info, please contact the Girl In Charge, Velvet, green4life@comcast.net

Welcome to Networking Girls' June Blogzine

Welcome to our June 2008 edition of the Networking Girls Blogzine where you can find great content to help you in your business. Every business is woman owned and every article is also written by a womanpreneur. Check out the feature articles of Networking Girls who attended the May 27th networking event and the May 31st girls night out to see the premier of “Sex and the City”.

Hope you enjoy this issue.

What's Happening In the Network

May 27th was a lot of fun. This event brought out new faces and we enjoyed networking over dinner. Four ladies who attended the event are featured in this month’s issue. Read their stories below, get inspired and support another Networking Girl.

The next south side event is scheduled June 24th and north side is July 8th. You will be able to get more details and prepay on a lower posting in this month’s blogzine issue.

There are almost 100 ladies in the ladies only, online, business community and new faces pop up everyday. Ladies both nationally and internationally have caught the network buzz. If you have not joined us online, check us out here.

Networking Girls is hosting 2 E-Shows for a couple of our networking girls. Shop for Mary Kay here June 10-11th and Warm Spirits June 19-10th. Check out the E-Show posting in this month’s issue.

The Network has picked up a few new advertisers and still have space for anyone interested in placing their banner in our blogzine, newsletter or online community. Banner placements are as low as $20. If you would like a media kit sent to you, email me at velvet@Atlantanetworkinggirls.com.

I look forward to meeting you both on and offline.






Velvet
The Girl In Charge
green4life@comcast.net