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Leadership, Self-Development, and the "Committment to Growth"

There is a common phrase that says: "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." In the realms of self-development, leadership, and success there are all-to-common phrases like this one that, if taken to heart, can completely undermine our efforts before we ever get started. And therein lies the theme for this article. For, it is the belief in so-called 'truths' like this one that most often . . .

DISCOVER THE SOPHISTICATED SIDE OF MICKEY MOUSE

Is it possible for sophisticated travelers to really enjoy themselves in the land of Mickey Mouse? Absolutely! Walt Disney World has undergone a transformation much like that of Las Vegas, with an abundance of fantastic themed resorts and sumptuous dining choices. Maybe your image of Disney is of lackluster, motel-style accommodations. Not so! All deluxe property choices are unique and offer t. . .

Take the Grandkids to Walt Disney World

What better opportunity to spoil the grandchildren than a trip to "The Most Magical Place on Earth". And spoil them you can with so many things to see and do that children as well as adults will absolutely love. It’s a vacation guaranteed to create lasting memories. Here are some suggestions that will make this very special trip one to remember for a lifetime: Book a Resort with a Great Pool . . .

Baby Safety Checklist - Protecting Your Baby

When bringing home your new baby, there are so many things to do in order to get ready. Making your home a safe haven for your new little one is one of the most important things you will do to get ready. Each room contains its own set of dangers. Below is a baby safety checklist to ensure that every room in your house is baby friendly. General Safety Tips: ___ Place child-resistant covers. . .

PARENT’S TIME-OUT AT WALT DISNEY WORLD

So you think a trip to Walt Disney World is one only the kids can enjoy. Well, think again! Here are a few tips for making your vacation to Mickey Mouse Land a memorable one for the whole family. *Start off by hiring a babysitter for an evening or two alone. If you’re a registered guest of a Disney resort, drop off the kids at one of their child care centers for around $10 per hour, per ch. . .

Tips For Disney World First-Timers

So you’ve finally decided to head to Walt Disney World. With so much to see and do, it’s important to come prepared. Here are some excellent tips to make your trip one that will be remembered for a lifetime. *Slow down and enjoy the magic. Resist the urge to see everything at breakneck speed. You can’t possibly cover it all, so think of this as your first trip to Disney, not your last. There w. . .

Advice for the Theme Park Weary

When you only have a long weekend planned in Orlando, you’ll definitely want to hit the theme parks every day and get the most out of your vacation. But for those with the luxury of a week or more who tend to get a bit theme park weary, here are a few suggestions: Book a spa treatment - What better way to soothe fragile nerves and sore feet than a session at one of Orlando’s resort spas. On Dis. . .

The Importance of Laughter and Tears

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. For other articles which you are free to use, see http://www.innerbonding.com Title: The Importance of Laughter and Tears Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:mar. . .

What Julia Roberts Has to Say About Motherhood

Julia Roberts recently gave birth to twins: Hazel and Phinnaeus. At 37, Americas Pretty Woman couldn’t be happier in her new role of motherhood. The twins were delivered at a hospital in Southern California. Since the twin’s birth Julia has done voice-over work for the remake of E.B. Whites “Charlotte’s Web”. She is also set to work on a film for children called “Ant Bully”. Roberts has often. . .

10 Best Children’s Activities at Walt Disney World

I’m sure you all know about Disney World’s amazing theme parks, but are you familiar with the myriad of fascinating activities for children offered throughout Walt Disney World that are either complimentary or offered for a reasonable fee to Disney resort guests? Here are some of the best: Snag a Bass On a Kid’s Fishing Excursion. 1-hour angling trips just for children are available from the r. . .

What Do You Prize Most in Mid-life?

The big question: What’s really important?r r The message I deliver most to mid-life professionals is that a key ingredient of happiness is finding vocational passion. It’s finding the perfect alignment of interests and abilities that make going to work seem like it isn’t work at all.r r People who find the magic balance tend to be healthier and more energetic. In turn, they find more satisfa. . .

46 Clues Your Partner is Having an Affair

Some of these signs of a cheating spouse are "tongue in cheek" while others are tell tale signs that commonly appear with a cheating husband or cheating wife. There is no copyright. Feel free to forward to those who might be interested. But please don't change anything. Signs of a Cheating Spouse: 1) You find birth-control pills in her medicine cabinet, and you've had a vasectomy. 2) Mutual fri. . .

Free Baby Shower Games

Baby Shower Games By: GranMamma Described below are many baby shower games that will spruce up any baby shower. ABC’s Have each person write down each letter of the alphabet. Everyone has to name something that has to do with a baby for each letter. This game should be timed for about two minutes. Whoever has the most items wins a prize. Baby’s First Portrait Each guest receives a paper plate a. . .

Extramarital Affairs: What Everyone Needs to Know...and what you can do to help

Recent statistics suggest that 40% of women (and that number is increasing) and 60% of men at one point indulge in extramarital affairs. Put those numbers together and it is estimated that 80% of the marriages will have one spouse at one point or another involved in marital infidelity. That may seem like a very steep number. However after two decades plus of full time work as a marriage and fa. . .

Fun In The Kitchen - Age Appropriate Activities Your Children Can Do

Fun In The Kitchen Age-Appropriate Activities Your Children Can Do Article written by Shelly Howard, owner of MunchkinMenus http://www.munchkinmenus.com Permission is granted to reproduce this article electronically, provided the author’s name is in tact and all hyperlinks are active. 1 Year Olds • grab the rolling pin and let your toddler roll it across the floor • wooden spoons are great f. . .

Relationships: Taking Care of Yourself in the Moment

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. For other articles which you are free to use, see http://www.innerbonding.com Title: Relationships: Taking Care of Yourself in the Moment Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E. . .

10 Ways To Indirectly Get To The Top Of Search Engines

There are millions of web sites trying to get listed in the top 20 spots of the major search engines. That amounts to a lot of competition! I say if you can't get listed at the top, indirectly get to the top. How do you do this? Look up the top 20 web sites on the major search engines under the keywords and phrases people would find your web site. The key would be to then advertise on those. . .

Baby’s First Shoes: How to Choose the Right Ones

Any parent of an active toddler has asked this question: “When should my child start wearing shoes?” There is no clear consensus. Some parents buy shoes as soon as their baby pulls herself into a first tentative stand; others wait as long as possible, preferring not to constrict their children’s feet. “As a general rule, kids will need shoes when they are ready to start walking around outdoors. . .

Preparing Your Child for Life with Diabetes

After the initial shock of diagnosis wears off and we become more comfortable with administering insulin shots, scheduling blood tests and mealtimes, and carbohydrate counting we have a chance to look to the future. At that point it really begins to sink in what a long-term commitment parenting a diabetic child really is. We now understand we have been drawn into a different lifestyle that wil. . .

Three Clever Ways to Promote Your Online Business

Promoting your business is not limited to ezines and ebooks. Here are three clever ways to promote your business that are refreshingly different and will give you a marketing edge over your competitors. 1. Electronic Catalog Marketing Create a catalog of products or services in e-book or auto responder form. Give the catalog away for free to your web site visitors. Ask other web sites, that a. . .

Food, Anxiety and Depression

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. For other articles which you are free to use, see http://www.innerbonding.com Title: Food, Anxiety and Depression Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@in. . .

10 Keys to Rise From Retrenchment and Move on to an Exciting New Future!

You may be astonished to realize that retrenchment may occur more than once during the life of the modern day worker. In fact, some career advisors report that we could expect to be made redundant up to three times during our working life. As common as retrenchment is, when it happens, no one likes it. Whatever range of emotions initially emerge - fear, anger, resentment, retaliation, humili. . .

Addiction to Spirituality

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. For other articles which you are free to use, see http://www.innerbonding.com Title: Addiction to Spirituality Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@inner. . .

Love Potions

Through the ages we have been facinated with the idea of love potions. A magic elixar that creates instant love or passion. Does Love Potion #9 really exist? We know that scent plays a major role in the art of passion. We also know that essential oils can have noticeable effects on our moods and physical responses. Are essential oil blends the answer? Well, science has been unable to provide . . .

What You Should Know About Working From Home Before You Start!

There are literally hundreds of thousands of people discovering the benefits and flexibility of working from home in multi-level markeing businesses throughout the world. MLM is a great equalizer where anyone can succeed because success is independent of age, race, sex, or any demographic and MLM therefore holds great appeal for many. Are you ready to start your own MLM business? Before you . . .

EGGcellent Ways To Recycle Egg Cartons

Money Container - Use old egg cartons to store your change for garage and yard sales. Egg cartons are good for this because you can separate all the change and it is easy to get to. Golf Ball Storage - Egg cartons make a great place to store extra golf balls. It makes it easy to sort by brand and condition and they are stackable so they can be stored neatly. Travel Helper - Use egg cartons fo. . .

25 Uses for Essential Oils in Your Daily Life

Aromatherapy is a growing area of interest as North America continues its search for alternative and complimentary applications of natural medicines. The use of herbal supplements in our daily lives is one excellent example of this. Aromatherapy, however, is still in the realm of uncertainty. People are familiar with the term, most have heard of essential oils, but still few know how to use the. . .

Essential Tips for the Kitchen

Essential Tips for the Kitchen By: GranMamma Cupboards and drawers should contain items that are grouped together. Store items where you use them. Put your plates near the table, knives near island or cutting counter, glasses near the fridge, and coffee items near the coffee machine. Clean and organize your fridge and freezer just like you would any other cabinet: grouping like item. . .

Water to Swim In

Water to Swim In By Pamela Hatheway Not long ago, I took stock of my unrealized desire to be a published writer, or maybe I should I say “Writer” with a capital “W.” For some reason it always seemed a lofty goal, to want to see my byline in print. I found this trepidation totally uncharacteristic to every other area in my life. For twenty years, I have ministered to women both in small home. . .

Help Beat Winter Cold & Flu Bugs with Aromatherapy

'Tis the season alright. Flu bug, cold bug, sniffles, sneezes, stuffy heads, runny noses. Chances are you've already been hit by at least one of these symptoms. If you're like my family, you've been hit with them all. Here's a few essential oils that may help alleviate some of the symptoms and make everyone feel just a little bit better. Clear the Air An easy way to make the air in your winte. . .

Clean Your House in Half the Time!

Clean Your House in Half the Time! When cleaning your house, the first thing you need to do is to find a supply and tool apron. (gardening apron works well) The apron should contain several large, deep pockets. In these pockets, you will keep your cleaning supplies .... (glass cleaner, vacuum nozzles, bathroom supplies, etc.). This little known secret can cut your cleaning time in half. . . .

Slash Your Grocery Prices with Coupons

Never Pay full price again! By: GranMamma Coupons save consumers hundreds of dollars a year. Smart shoppers take the time to look for, cut out, file, and use coupons on a regular basis. You may be surprised how much money you can save in the long run. Coupons are easy to use when organized efficiently. Coupons should be put into groups such as cereals, fruit, pizzas, paper goods, pet food, baby. . .

What Is A Boundary?

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. For other articles which you are free to use, see http://www.innerbonding.com Title: What Is A Boundary? Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbondin. . .

Send Your Child to College FREE!

Send your Child to College FREE! By: GranMamma College is one of the largest expenses through the course of your child’s life. It is also one of the main causes of debt in America. With today’s rates of inflation, it is very hard to save for an event that will occur eighteen years down the road. However, capitalistic America has provided many ways to send your child to college without paying a . . .

Take Control of Your Gas Prices

Want to reduce your gas prices? Here’s how: By: GranMamma - Car pool. Join your neighbors for shopping and picking up the kids. - Walk. If your convenient store is just around the corner, you could be getting some great exercise. - Buy a five-gallon gasoline can and fill it up when prices are low. Then, when prices are outrageous, you’ll have something to fall back on. - Look into public transp. . .

Cut the Costs of Your New Baby... Devour Those Yard Sales!

Cut the costs for your new baby: Devour those yard sales! By: GranMamma Get some friends together and check out your local yard sales. Before you go, make sure you check the yard sale listings in the newspaper to make sure you don’t make any unnecessary trips. When buying baby furniture, make sure it meets current safety standards. Yard sales often have many used cribs, rocking chairs, and othe. . .

Motivation... The Key to Your Child's Success

Motivation... The Key to Your Child's Success By: GranMamma For the first year or two of life outside the womb, our brains are in the most impressionable state they will ever be in. A baby’s brain is immediately shaped by interacting with their environment. As a parent, one can have a large influence on their newborns first encounters with learning. The mind learns optimally when appropriately . . .

Yes YOU Too Can Learn How To Earn Quality Rewards With Ease!

More than 3 years ago I discovered reward programs. Knowing nothing about how they worked, I joined my first program MyPoints.com (http://www.mypoints.com Please use referral ID Starica if you sign up.) After signing up and receiving my welcome emails, I was hooked. This company was going to reward me with gift certificates just for visiting websites, taking surveys and trying product. . .

Oh Baby! Choosing the Right Baby Name

Choosing a Baby Name: By: GranMamma Naming a baby is no easy task. However, the following tips will help you give your baby his or her very first gift. 1. Religion: For some parents, religion plays a major role in choosing a baby name. Roman Catholics traditionally choose saints’ names. Jews traditionally choose Old Testament names. Names of deceased relatives are often chosen. Protestants ofte. . .

Intersting Baby Facts... Strange But True!

Interesting Baby Facts : Strange But True! * A baby is born every seven seconds. * Babies are born with very poor vision but can recognize their mothers almost right away. * Babies are always born with blue eyes, within a few moments of delivery their eye color can change. * Babies are born with swimming abilities and can naturally hold their breath. However, they shortly lose t. . .

Is This Love or Emotional Dependency?

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. For other articles which you are free to use, see http://www.innerbonding.com Title: Is This Love or Emotional Dependency? Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:m. . .

Cultivating Spiritual Intimacy

When two people - destined for each other, come together, there is often an incredible amount of combustibility. Combustion occurs when two or more substances react chemically together, resulting in the giving off of heat and light; often called burning. In the same manner, two people joined together by God can spiritually set each other on fire. However, after being married a while that sens. . .

Is Education Tax Deductible?

Is education tax deductible? By: GranMamma Families with children already in college may qualify for tax deductions for educational expenses. The maximum Hope credit is available for the first two years of undergraduate school. It allows for $1500 of credit. The credit is based upon the first $1000 in qualified tuition and related expenses, and 50 percent of the next $1000 in expenses. The maxi. . .

Addiction to Complaining

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. For other articles which you are free to use, see http://www.innerbonding.com Title: Addiction to Complaining Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@inner. . .

Sizzling Hot Summer Sun & Money Making Fun

Did you notice the air is getting warmer, the trees are budding & your wallet is empty? Your Sizzling Hot Summer is just around the corner. You know you’ll have extra time on your hands and an empty wallet in your pocket. I bet you're thinking that you'd like to make a few extra bucks this summer. But you're too young for the jobs available to the 16 and older teens. And you're bored and too o. . .

Raising Happy Diabetic Kids Part I Self-Confidence

This is the first in a series of articles I am about to embark upon concerning this subject. As my family gets older and matures with this disease I think back to the early days and wonder why aren't we all on medication for depression? Why don't we have standing twice a week appointments with a psychiatrist? How did we end up so normal?(whatever that is) As I look back this didn't happen by ac. . .

Reaching Dreams Part 2 - "To-Do" lists

Why do you need a "To-Do" list? To reach your goals! Now how can a small daily exersize be the key to reaching your goals? Let me explain: If you have your goals in place, then you know what you want when you want it. But, if you don't have a plan on how to get their, your goals will never be reached in the proper time periods. So let's break this down a little further. Look at your main, lon. . .

Facts You Should Know About Baby Shower Etiquette

Whether you’ve hosted baby showers before or not, chances are you’ve got some questions regarding the right baby shower etiquette. You want to create a truly special time for the guest of honor without any unintended faux pas. This guide was specially created to help you get there. The real basics Take the wishes of the mom-to-be into account at every stage. That includes the games, food, inv. . .

Reaching Your Dreams - Goal Setting

What is a goal? The dictionary defines it as "the place at which a race or a journey is to end". So why set a goal? Well if you don't know where you are going, how can you plan a way to get there? The first and most important step is discovering what you want the end result to be. Where do you see yourself in a year, five years, or even ten years? Set specific goals, not general ones. If you w. . .

Gaining New Customers with Bartering

What is bartering? Bartering is the trade of your product/service for another's product/service. What better way to gain a new customer than by getting something you need in return? A few tips on bartering: ~ Make sure you are both trading a fair value including shipping. It may be neccessary to trade more than one product/service or issue a gift certificate for the remaining amount. ~ Only . . .

Is your life’s purpose for sale? There is no purpose too big or too small

Meet Joe. He’s a middle-aged bridge toll-taker in the San Francisco Bay Area. In a recent interview, Joe said he loves the role he has filled for the last 12 years. The job suits his purpose. He said: “If I can help someone start their day off right in the few seconds when they are handing me [the toll], I feel I have made a difference in the day and life of another person.” Meet Mel. He’s a. . .

Guide to Easy, Affordable Baby Shower Decorations

Great baby shower decorations are more about using your imagination than your pocketbook! You can create a wonderful party mood with simple, high-impact arrangements. This article details some of the best ideas for baby shower decorations. Use balloons artfully Balloons make it feel like a party! Always have balloons at your events. Here's a money-saver tip -- your local 99¢ store will usually. . .

Seven Simple Steps to a Stress-Free Start

Seven Simple Steps to a Stress-Free Start By Pamela Hatheway Most of us lead busy lives, trying to successfully juggle the responsibilities of home and work and personal interests into one cohesive happy life. There is nothing that could better start your busy day than having a smooth stress-free morning. You know the ones where no one raises their voice; no one has to search the bottom of a. . .

Five essential baby shower gifts

Ask first time parents-to-be what baby shower gifts they would like to receive. Watch their response -- you’ll quite likely see a look of real confusion on their faces! Or maybe they’ll come up with a stock answer like “diapers” or something similar. Exactly what a new arrival needs is not obvious to someone who’s never had a baby before. And many times, guests are in no better position either,. . .

How to Make a Lovely Baby Shower Cake

Baby shower cakes are terrific centerpieces for showers. Guests always laugh when they see one and the expectant mom is thrilled to receive a very useful gift. They're also called diaper cakes because diapers are the main ingredient. It is quite easy to make one. Check out the detailed instructions below. The ingredients for your baby shower cake Here's the list of items you need for your cake. . .

Offline Marketing Part 2: Craft fairs and bizaars

In the first part we discussed how drawing can be benificial to your business. You can view the first part here: http://www.momsmarketonline.com/offline-drawings.html In the second part we will talk about how to make the most of your table at a craft fair or bizaar. Finding the fairs and bizaars is simple. You can contact local malls, chamber of commerce, or special interests groups related to. . .

Experience More Joy and Less Loneliness Through Self-Acceptance

"What a man thinks of himself, that is what determines, or rather indicates, his fate." - Henry David Thoreau Some of the healthiest marriages that we know of consist of two people who each like themselves. We believe that it is impossible to experience all of the joy that a committed relationship has to offer unless you like yourself. That means accepting your weaknesses as well as your stren. . .

Online Party Success

Have you ever been invited to an online party? Maybe seen someone talking about having one at a message board you frequent? So what are these online parties everyone is talking about? An online party is similar to a home party, except obviously online (Normally held in a chat room). So who do you invite to the party? Make a list of everyone that you know online. Include: ~ Current customers ~ . . .

Procrastination - The Thief of Success

"This one makes a net, this one stands and wishes. Would you like to make a bet which one gets the fishes?" - Chinese rhyme Procrastination is one of the hardest bad habits to get out of. Putting off today what you can do tomorrow, indecision, wishing, not taking advantage of an opportunity, not acting on an idea, waiting for the perfect moment, thinking that you don't have the time, distracti. . .

Expectations

"If you keep on saying things are going to be bad, you have a good chance of being a profit." - Isaac Bashevis Singer Life is in many regards a self-fulfilling prophecy. You generally get out of it what you expect. If you expect to have a great time at a party, then you will most likely have a great time. If you expect your business to fail, then it most likely will. If you expect your marriag. . .

Importance of Marketing Offline

The internet is a wonderful source of information and millions of people that could be your customer. Although we need to keep in mind that there are millions of others just like you fighting for that business. This is why it's important to tap into the offline world - people that you would never meet online. Starting with your local community, let's talk about a few things that you could do to. . .

Is It Costing You More To Work?

With today's day care costs on the rise, and gas getting just as high, are you really making money with your job? Make a list of all your costs. Include things like oil changes for the car, gas, day care, costs for eating out for lunch, and anything else you can possibly think of. Figure it out for the week, multiplying that number by 52. This will give you your total costs for a year. Next i. . .

Contest Sponsoring ~ The "why's" and "how's"

If you belong to the right groups, you see requests for contest sponsors on a regular basis. So why should you just give away your products? What is in it for you? Exposure for your business at a low cost is one benefit. Whoever you are donating to, should give you credit for your donation, along with your business and web address. This is perfect for "showing off" what you offer on your websit. . .

When To Call It Quits

It's been said many time before that the only way to fail is to quit. While this is true, some times we need to take a step back and ask ourselves if our efforts are really worth it. But when it is the right time to give up? Before you quit, ask yourself the following questions: ~ Have I done all that I can do to make this business grow? We all have our days where we feel all resources have b. . .

Message Boards - Using Them Properly

We all have our own reasons for joining message boards. Maybe its to meet some friends, or find some ideas for your business. Maybe you just needed a place to announce your party. Whatever the reason, are you using them properly? There are several purposes of a message board: 1. Meet new people/network ~ This does not mean finding people to advertise to. Networking means just meeting people. . . .

Developing Fluency in Young Children

Fluency in reading and talking can come at different stages for different children. It is important when that milestone is reached that parents encourage their children to improve their literacy skills. Here is a step-by-step guide to developing your young child's language and reading fluency. Step 1: Does Your Child have the Ability to Link Letters and Sounds Together?r We all know that lette. . .

Raising Happy Diabetic Kids Part II Self-Reliance

This is the second article in a series I am writing about how to raise happy diabetic children. You can find the first article titled Help Your Child Develope Self-Confidence in our article archives. Sometimes the phrase "happy diabetic kids" seems to be an oxymoron. Often it seems all of the dark powers of the diabetes universe are aligned against you. You wonder if there isn't some evil hou. . .

Addiction to Self-Judgment

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. For other articles which you are free to use, see http://www.innerbonding.com Title: Addiction to Self-Judgment Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@inn. . .

The Poison of Resentment

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. For other articles which you are free to use, see http://www.innerbonding.com Title: The Poison of Resentment Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerb. . .

Humulin or Lantus Which is Right for Your Child

When my daughter, who was 8, was first diagnosed the Children's Hospital that was treating her put her on an insulin program of short acting Humalog NPH and long acting Humulin N. You should have seen me that first day of training after a long night in the emergency room where she was diagnosed. I was a raving lunatic to begin with so my brain was mostly mush at that point. Add to that everythi. . .

Offline Marketing Part 1: Drawings

There are many different ways to market offline, each important to your success. One of these being drawings. Not only does having a drawing bring attention to you and your product/service, but also brings you leads. To get started, you will need to first decide where you will be placing your drawing box. Make a list of a few local businesses that your target audience visits. When you approach. . .

Addiction to Talking

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. For other articles which you are free to use, see http://www.innerbonding.com Title: Addiction to Talking Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbond. . .

Make the Connection: Start Disciplining with Love

How to stay connected with kids while setting limits. To discipline is to teach. When we discipline we teach our children to have self-control, to be considerate of others, and to feel secure. A home with no discipline is a recipe for chaos. Parents become exhausted and easily stressed. Children feel out of control, oftentimes exhibiting unacceptable social behavior without any real conseq. . .

Why You Need a Newsletter

Even in direct sales, it's crutial you have a newsletter. No matter what type of a business you are in, or how often you send it, having a list of contacts is important. Theresa, from Budget Dial ( www.budgetdial.com ) says "I recently started a Living on a Budget newsletter because so many people who are coming to me to save on their telecommunications costs. So a frugal living newsletter w. . .

Traditional VS Modern Anniversary Gifts

Most people are familiar with the traditional materials list that good etiquette requires us use as a guide when selecting a gift to commemorate a wedding anniversary. If you are like most people, you might find it a bit challenging to convert the materials on the list into an acceptable gift idea. There may be more choices available to you than you realize. Do you know that an updated “modern”. . .

Seven Tips for Choosing a Maid of Honor

Choosing your Maid of Honor isn't as simple as it looks. Nowhere else in your wedding planning is it easier for vexing problems to turn up! Why? Because the Maid of Honor’s duties are often vaguely defined, and worse, poorly communicated. In fact, every bride has her own unique idea of what a Maid of Honor should be. Which is fine – the trick is in communicating those ideas! So what does a Mai. . .

7 Frugal Activities for Bored Kids!

Christmas is over, but the kids are still home from school for a few more days. You're all tired of playing the new games, but what else is there to do? Try these fun, frugal activities! 1. Go to the park and feed the ducks. Bundle up and take along some stale bread, rolls (leftover from Christmas dinner) or crackers. The kids will love it and the ducks will be glad to see you! 2. Were yo. . .

Are You Letting Your Children Manipulate You?

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. For other articles which you are free to use, see http://www.innerbonding.com Title: Are You Letting Your Children Manipulate You? Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: . . .

Dare to Dream

Have you ever thought of this? When you were young and at school the teachers always reprimanded the dreamers - "You live on another planet", "You've got your head full of silly notions!" and the like. Then we are in the playground. The boys say, "I'm gonna jump over that garbage can" and the other boys say, "Nah, you're not good enough, you can't do that." You back up and run your hardest . . .

Why Do People Lie?

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. For other articles which you are free to use, see http://www.innerbonding.com Title: Why Do People Lie? Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbondin. . .