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Enjoy the weekend

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Yes I know, it's not the weekend yet... but tomorrow I am going out of town with my daughter for an extended weekend get away to Bonita Springs, FL. I'm not taking the laptop...this way we can relax, enjoy and have fun. We have a lot of things on our "to do" list while there so everyone enjoy whatever you have planned for the weekend as we'll be enjoying ours! … [Read more...] about Enjoy the weekend

Trade Secrets & How To’s

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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

Financial Problem Excuses & Direct Sales Businesses

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Bad vs Good Customer Service

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Okay yesterday my cell phone finally decided to die with no way to repair it. I knew it's day was coming, had hoped to prolong it though. I dealt with having no phone on Sunday and part of today before giving in and heading off to TMobile. Well I get there this morning and some nastyattitudey girl was working there. She lacked any form of personality, was just yuck to deal … [Read more...] about Bad vs Good Customer Service

Twilight: my thoughts on the movie

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By now I'm sure pretty most everyone has heard about Twilight. You know the books and the movie that everyone's either raving about or ragging about. It's an action packed modern teen love story between a teen girl and a vampire. Now, that's why I'm writing this...as usual there are some who are offended or strongly opposed to letting their children read the books or watch … [Read more...] about Twilight: my thoughts on the movie