I suppose this is a 'business rant'... Do you ask businesses for their trade secrets or their "how to's"? For years I've had people email me asking me for directions, information, tips on how I do certain things. Asking me how I design a cake or how to make cupcake cakes, etc. Now granted, I did just now release an ebook for free on How to Make Cupcake Cakes, but … [Read more...] about Trade Secrets & How To’s
Archives for April 2009
Financial Problem Excuses & Direct Sales Businesses
Ok it's getting towards the end of the month. Quota time for many direct sales companies. You know....quota: the thing you have to meet in order to stay active in a direct sales company. Some are $100/month, others are $150 or more, some are only $25 or $30. Regardless, most companies have quota's because well...they want to make sure their reps/consultants make an effort … [Read more...] about Financial Problem Excuses & Direct Sales Businesses
Filter for Good Blog
ahhhhhhhhhhhh thanks to Stefani at TeensyGreen for tagging me...so here I am..... To answer the question "how will i filter for good" 1)I'll continue container gardening 2)I'll keep buying locally 3)I'll keep living by example and helping others realize they can make small changes which add up to big benefits by posting daily green tips 4)Continue to run my … [Read more...] about Filter for Good Blog
Business Reputation & Integrity
Today I've had to deal with a few minor issues with some consultants of mine who represent Affordable Mineral Makeup. Thus the reason for this blog covering important things like: Responsibility Integrity Reputation Now, there used to be a time when I didn't use my full name...didn't feel the need to, didn't feel that it 'meant' anything. However, now I am my name: Tara … [Read more...] about Business Reputation & Integrity
Container Gardening update
Ok, as previously promised here are updated pics of the patio garden. Running out of room on the patio! I used 100% recycled plastic containers to grow a lot of the flowers and veggies in, as well as Earth Box and Stack & Grow systems. So as you'll see I have a lot going on here showing that you can grow your own foods, even on a 3rd floor apartment patio! Of course it … [Read more...] about Container Gardening update
Morikami Japanese Gardens
If you're in the South Florida area or going to be visiting the area, I strongly suggest going to Morikami Japanese Gardens. My daughter and I went the other day and it was excellent. It was the best $16 I've spent in a long time! ($10 for adults, $6 for kids). We walked around the path, bridges, gardens, bonsai area and thoroughly enjoyed the time we had there. They say … [Read more...] about Morikami Japanese Gardens
Featured in Sun Sentinel
Can read it in full here or here: I was featured today in The Sun Sentinel’s Green Insert. I tried to locate it online but haven’t found the article yet so here’s an image of it. Click on it to open full size in new window. … [Read more...] about Featured in Sun Sentinel




