Discussion of various topics relating to improving your life; whether it is nutrition needs that need to be altered to accomplish the dream of better living or tips that will improve your appreciation of life, I'm just amazed at what can be accomplished when people put their egos aside and come together to help one another. Possibilities are so exciting! So is hope!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Mangoes
I can't let the "Mango thing" go just yet.
I've been reading up on the nutritional value of the mango and let me tell you...the benefits are endless!
The mango is loaded with vitamins A and C first off. As we all know, vitamins A and C help protect us from certain cancers and heart disease. What I didn't know (and learned through my recent studies) is that the mango is so powerful that just one half of a mango provides 40% of the daily value of vitamin A that is required by the body for one day's supply. So go ahead, eat the whole mango! You'll really be ahead of the game then!
You certainly don't have to feel guilty about eating the whole thing either because it's only 70 calories for a half of a mango and not even a whole gram of fat (0.5g)! Now that is something to smile about. Something that is good to you AND good for you? Oh yeah! Eat up people!
They're usually in season from February through September and they actually come in four varieties: There's the Harden, which has a yellow hue w/a red-orange blush when it's ripe. Then there's the Keitt, that is green and may have a slight yellow blush when it's ripe. The third kind is called the Kent, that is greenish-yellow in color with the possibility of a red blush when it's ripe and lastly, the Tommy Atkins mango is red when it's ripe and incidentally has the highest fiber content of them all.
They are multi-use, multi-delicious and I do believe I'm going to get some mangoes in my life today.
They're also good if you have a stomach ache. Why? They contain an enzyme that may act as a digestive aid. Scientists are still working that part out but hey, it's worth a try right?
So eat some mango, put some delicious Malaysian Mango (http://tinyurl.com/cbl8u4) on your body, simply delight in it! It can only be good for you!
I've been reading up on the nutritional value of the mango and let me tell you...the benefits are endless!
The mango is loaded with vitamins A and C first off. As we all know, vitamins A and C help protect us from certain cancers and heart disease. What I didn't know (and learned through my recent studies) is that the mango is so powerful that just one half of a mango provides 40% of the daily value of vitamin A that is required by the body for one day's supply. So go ahead, eat the whole mango! You'll really be ahead of the game then!
You certainly don't have to feel guilty about eating the whole thing either because it's only 70 calories for a half of a mango and not even a whole gram of fat (0.5g)! Now that is something to smile about. Something that is good to you AND good for you? Oh yeah! Eat up people!
They're usually in season from February through September and they actually come in four varieties: There's the Harden, which has a yellow hue w/a red-orange blush when it's ripe. Then there's the Keitt, that is green and may have a slight yellow blush when it's ripe. The third kind is called the Kent, that is greenish-yellow in color with the possibility of a red blush when it's ripe and lastly, the Tommy Atkins mango is red when it's ripe and incidentally has the highest fiber content of them all.
They are multi-use, multi-delicious and I do believe I'm going to get some mangoes in my life today.
They're also good if you have a stomach ache. Why? They contain an enzyme that may act as a digestive aid. Scientists are still working that part out but hey, it's worth a try right?
So eat some mango, put some delicious Malaysian Mango (http://tinyurl.com/cbl8u4) on your body, simply delight in it! It can only be good for you!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Persian Pomegranate Mango Body Scrub
Can I just say how happy I am that the new body scrub from Soul Purpose has arrived?! The founder, Nadine Thompson, has really put her foot in this one!
Persian Pomegranate Mango body scrub, is formulated with lush, moisturizing oils, shea butter and pure cane sugar. There is an exclusive antioxidant blend used by Soul Purpose that contains, green tea, Oregon grape, red wine and Acai berry.
Now, on to the Mango. Not only do we have the Persian Pomegranate Mango body scrub, we have the Malaysian Mango line expansion. It's available right now! http://tinyurl.com/cbl8u4
Mango is a delicious fruit that tastes wonderful but now, Soul Purpose has taken Mango to a whole other level of good! We already had the Malaysian Mango perfume essence in our Fruits & Passion collection. Because it received such rave reviews and requests for expansion, your wish has been granted! We now have the Malaysian Mango body lotion and shower gel to further ensconce you within the Soul Purpose experience! It is truly divine deliciousness going on here. Nadine Thompson has been in the lab working it out and look what we have to offer you as a result! I can't wait until my Food for the Soul and Senses Celebration! It will be so amazing to have the Persian Pomegranate Mango scrub and Malaysian Mango collection in the house!
I can only imagine the pandemonium that will erupt once we get the candles for these fragrances! I'm going to be placing my order for 10 of my very own!
I hope to see you there so make sure you contact me for further details.
Persian Pomegranate Mango body scrub, is formulated with lush, moisturizing oils, shea butter and pure cane sugar. There is an exclusive antioxidant blend used by Soul Purpose that contains, green tea, Oregon grape, red wine and Acai berry.
Now, on to the Mango. Not only do we have the Persian Pomegranate Mango body scrub, we have the Malaysian Mango line expansion. It's available right now! http://tinyurl.com/cbl8u4
Mango is a delicious fruit that tastes wonderful but now, Soul Purpose has taken Mango to a whole other level of good! We already had the Malaysian Mango perfume essence in our Fruits & Passion collection. Because it received such rave reviews and requests for expansion, your wish has been granted! We now have the Malaysian Mango body lotion and shower gel to further ensconce you within the Soul Purpose experience! It is truly divine deliciousness going on here. Nadine Thompson has been in the lab working it out and look what we have to offer you as a result! I can't wait until my Food for the Soul and Senses Celebration! It will be so amazing to have the Persian Pomegranate Mango scrub and Malaysian Mango collection in the house!
I can only imagine the pandemonium that will erupt once we get the candles for these fragrances! I'm going to be placing my order for 10 of my very own!
I hope to see you there so make sure you contact me for further details.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Dreams
Recently, I've realized just how important it is to have dreams. Dreams are what truly feed you. Having a goal is what wakes you up everyday in addition to our God. Dreams inspire you to be better than you are today. Having goals inspire me personally to improve my current circumstances, even when it seems impossible to do so.
Just yesterday, my dream took on a whole new dimension. I feel as though yesterday, I saw my dream, in the flesh and now, I have no choice but to pursue it harder than ever.
Yesterday, I saw the dwelling where not just one, but 3 of my dreams will become a reality. Yesterday, I found out that the building I would like to purchase is actually available for purchase. Can you believe that? The place I thought was lost to me is available to purchase. It has three floors where I can have my business, my community area, and my living space. Could anyone ask for more? I don't think so.
When I saw the building, and the for sale sign on the front, my heart filled up to capacity. Right there, within my reach, is the place that will be my home, my business and my heart's desire. So, now my next step is...how do I get it? Without the financing, you can't pursue anything, as we all know so, the dream continues...and guess what, with this living, breathing, picture of my dream waiting for me to come and claim it, I am up to the challenge in a way that I've never felt before. This is huge for me people...really huge. I need your prayers and encouragement to keep going and not give up because as we all know, when you hear a succession of 'nos', it can get tough to keep moving toward the 'yes' you know will be there if you keep pushing. So, with that, I say, wish me luck and you keep going for yours. Together, we will all reach our dreams and in doing so, ultimately make our world a better place. Yay us!
Just yesterday, my dream took on a whole new dimension. I feel as though yesterday, I saw my dream, in the flesh and now, I have no choice but to pursue it harder than ever.
Yesterday, I saw the dwelling where not just one, but 3 of my dreams will become a reality. Yesterday, I found out that the building I would like to purchase is actually available for purchase. Can you believe that? The place I thought was lost to me is available to purchase. It has three floors where I can have my business, my community area, and my living space. Could anyone ask for more? I don't think so.
When I saw the building, and the for sale sign on the front, my heart filled up to capacity. Right there, within my reach, is the place that will be my home, my business and my heart's desire. So, now my next step is...how do I get it? Without the financing, you can't pursue anything, as we all know so, the dream continues...and guess what, with this living, breathing, picture of my dream waiting for me to come and claim it, I am up to the challenge in a way that I've never felt before. This is huge for me people...really huge. I need your prayers and encouragement to keep going and not give up because as we all know, when you hear a succession of 'nos', it can get tough to keep moving toward the 'yes' you know will be there if you keep pushing. So, with that, I say, wish me luck and you keep going for yours. Together, we will all reach our dreams and in doing so, ultimately make our world a better place. Yay us!
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Happy Holidays!
Well, here we are again folks! Another holiday season is here and about to be gone, along with another year. Lately, I've been in a retrospective state of mind, like many others, I think, wondering where the year has gone so quickly. As I think about the goals I set for myself at the beginning of the year, it makes me feel so good to know that I've accomplished much of what I set out to do this year, what about you?
More than just accomplishing tasks or goals, I really set out to find my true happiness this year. In keeping with accomplishing a task that can take a lifetime to accomplish, I think I did pretty good this year.
My online business has come a long way from just one year ago. I am still very committed to making it a success, which, from what I understand, is a task in and of itself since most businesses fail the very first year. After the business storms I've weathered this year, it's not hard to see why.
It's so very hard to stay committed when times are tough and no one seems to be paying attention to you or your business. Trust me when I tell you, there have been times this year when I was tempted to just throw in the towel and rush back, as quickly as possible, to my old corporate organization. When you get used to security, it's really tough to give up security; especially a paycheck you can count on every two weeks like clockwork.
Yes, indeed, when you know your mortgage is due in seven days and you aren't sure your month end sales will gross you the money you need to get that payment in on time, the first thing you want to do is cry, "uncle, alright, now give me my money!" but, then you get that order online or you receive a phone call from an old customer who would like to make a purchase or you meet that person by chance who really 'gets you' or your products and then you're reminded of the reason why you set out on this crazy venture in the first place.
Why, you ask? Because if you have that true entrepreneurial spirit, you know that calling your own shots and flying by the seat of your pants is worth the risk. The potential reward is worth all of the struggle. The possibility that just around the corner is your big break is the reason why you keep believing that one day, one day soon, you will have proof positive that this will all have been worth it. Because, you are a Rhinocerous! You claim with unbridled glee, you have grown a thick skin, little did you know and not a cow.
Now, after all of that is said and done, have a look at my newly updated website! www.lapoluxuryspabaskets.com
More than just accomplishing tasks or goals, I really set out to find my true happiness this year. In keeping with accomplishing a task that can take a lifetime to accomplish, I think I did pretty good this year.
My online business has come a long way from just one year ago. I am still very committed to making it a success, which, from what I understand, is a task in and of itself since most businesses fail the very first year. After the business storms I've weathered this year, it's not hard to see why.
It's so very hard to stay committed when times are tough and no one seems to be paying attention to you or your business. Trust me when I tell you, there have been times this year when I was tempted to just throw in the towel and rush back, as quickly as possible, to my old corporate organization. When you get used to security, it's really tough to give up security; especially a paycheck you can count on every two weeks like clockwork.
Yes, indeed, when you know your mortgage is due in seven days and you aren't sure your month end sales will gross you the money you need to get that payment in on time, the first thing you want to do is cry, "uncle, alright, now give me my money!" but, then you get that order online or you receive a phone call from an old customer who would like to make a purchase or you meet that person by chance who really 'gets you' or your products and then you're reminded of the reason why you set out on this crazy venture in the first place.
Why, you ask? Because if you have that true entrepreneurial spirit, you know that calling your own shots and flying by the seat of your pants is worth the risk. The potential reward is worth all of the struggle. The possibility that just around the corner is your big break is the reason why you keep believing that one day, one day soon, you will have proof positive that this will all have been worth it. Because, you are a Rhinocerous! You claim with unbridled glee, you have grown a thick skin, little did you know and not a cow.
Now, after all of that is said and done, have a look at my newly updated website! www.lapoluxuryspabaskets.com
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Ecommerce
In Mkt 595, we received an article chronicling what appears to be the demise of online commerce. The article states that this month, market share for ecommerce has only seen a 1% profit. Not only that, for the last six months, there has been a continual slow down in growth rates of ecommerce.
I know that some would say this is just another 'sign of the times' but, I actually think this is contradictory to the times.
My main reason for that belief is in my point of view, during these times of economic adversity, ecommerce should actually be thriving.
1. When you shop online, most likely you will receive better deals
2. When shopping online, most sites, nowadays offer some sort of discount on shipping or free shipping altogether, just to give you more value for your dollar.
3. When shopping online, this may be easier than onsite -although I daresay the reason I'm about to mention is a double-edged sword- if you know what you're looking for, chances are, there is less of an opportunity for impulse buys (though I know some disagree). If there is less impulse buying, more money has the potential to be saved.
4. When shopping online, how about that 'convenience factor'? It's getting colder outside, so the most natural inclination is to 'nest'. If you're ordering online, you don't have to pile on the layers of clothing, brave the elements, use unnecessary gas, fight for or pay for parking, stand in long lines, deal with screaming babies, the list could go on.
I think I have made my point why we should all be shopping from our seat instead of on our feet. Don't you? http://lapoluxury.soulpurpose.net
Check it out. You'll be glad you did!
Here's James' article: http://www.comscore.com/press/release.asp?press=2588
I know that some would say this is just another 'sign of the times' but, I actually think this is contradictory to the times.
My main reason for that belief is in my point of view, during these times of economic adversity, ecommerce should actually be thriving.
1. When you shop online, most likely you will receive better deals
2. When shopping online, most sites, nowadays offer some sort of discount on shipping or free shipping altogether, just to give you more value for your dollar.
3. When shopping online, this may be easier than onsite -although I daresay the reason I'm about to mention is a double-edged sword- if you know what you're looking for, chances are, there is less of an opportunity for impulse buys (though I know some disagree). If there is less impulse buying, more money has the potential to be saved.
4. When shopping online, how about that 'convenience factor'? It's getting colder outside, so the most natural inclination is to 'nest'. If you're ordering online, you don't have to pile on the layers of clothing, brave the elements, use unnecessary gas, fight for or pay for parking, stand in long lines, deal with screaming babies, the list could go on.
I think I have made my point why we should all be shopping from our seat instead of on our feet. Don't you? http://lapoluxury.soulpurpose.net
Check it out. You'll be glad you did!
Here's James' article: http://www.comscore.com/press/release.asp?press=2588
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Saturday, November 22, 2008
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