Spring Cleaning Check List for Pest Control April is National Pest Management month as declared by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). At this time we like to bring awareness to pest problems and let home owners know ways that they can effectively handle pest problems without the use of pesticides. Here are some tips from Bug-Tec Pest Control that you should consider when doing your Spring cleaning to help prevent you from having pest problems: Make sure all debris is cleaned from under bushes and shrubbery Make sure there isn’t stacked wood, boxes, bricks, etc. near the stem wall of your home Keep your trees and shrubbery trimmed so that they aren’t in direct contact with your home.. Use yellow light bulbs for porch lights – this keeps flying insects down, which attract other insects to your home (food chain) Replace weather stripping around doors if needed – remember a small gap is all it takes for a scorpion to get through.. Get caulking and go around your home and fill in any cracks or holes.. Eliminate standing water such as: kid pools, birdbaths, clogged gutters, etc. Avoid leaving pet food in dishes outside overnight or for long periods of time so they don’t attract ants.. Keep yard clean of pet feces – this keeps the flies on your property down.. When stacking wood around yard on ground, use plastic PVC pipe to stack wood on – this keeps it off the ground and keeps it from attracting termites. Call now for Pest control services Bug-Tec Pest Control 602-237-1018 Phoenix Ultimate Woman April/ May 2013
Are you struggling with weight Lost? Loosing weight has always been a struggle. Many times you just feel like just feel like giving up. Don’t worry you are not the only one. Take the time to do research on products and companies to find the best match for you. Remember all is not lost. There is help out there.
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Phoenix Ultimate Woman Presents‌ The Inside Scoop! Featuring ..
Brittany Parrish
Share the Spotlight! Brittany interviews women business owners and people who want to share their experiences and provide services or resources with you. We have a dedicated youtube channel, where Brittany Ann gets valuable information that helps women with their daily lives. So look for Brittany out in the community, and be sure to check out our website and youtube channel for the latest business videos. Follow Brittany at.. www.phoenix-ultimatewoman.com and youtube.com/phxultwoman
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Being involved in the industry for some time , I have my favorites, one being Nerium AD. This is a Exciting New development in skincare . Nerium AD had Scientific Research spanning over 14 years And was a accidental discovery while Doctors from MD Anderson Cancer Centre were working on treatment for Skin cancer. I believe this product will change our industry, the results are proven,
My name is Eulalia, owner of All Ways Beautiful, A business with focus on AntiAging, face &Body treatments, Cosmetic Peels, Eye Brow Design, Micro- Needling, Microdermabrasion & Non-surgical Face lifts! A pioneer in the field of Aesthetics with 23 years' experience, 14 years in the medical field working alongside Dermatologists, and Plastic Surgeons, remainder of my current career in Salon/Spa environment. I consider myself results driven while staying on the cutting edge of technology to offer my clients advanced skincare treatments. Exciting technology continues to present itself in the skincare arena, I am sure you’ll agree Lasers, light Therapy, Radio Waves give us a lot of choices as to how we can Rejuvenate our skin today. You must remember these modalities can improve your skin, however unless you maintain your results with regular Skincare treatments, scientifically proven skincare your Results will be limited.
Documented , third part tested and available to you with a 30 day money back guarantee! I am so Excited about this product and impressed that I wanted to distribute Nerium AD to my clients and To those who are looking for Anti-Aging, Improved Texture, reduces discoloration, reduces large pores, Improves deep lines, fine lines and emerging lines! The good news will spread fast about Nerium AD as well as the price point. I would encourage you to try it and give us your feedback. Now imagine your relaxed in my Facial chair, peaceful & serene and while I am giving you a Facial, your body is being exercised and toned, you enter that sacred place of total bliss! You exit feeling renewed, accomplished, after all your worked out, treated your skin, reduced stress , lost inches & Found yourself!
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Park Lane is a family owned and operated company, for over 57 years, dedicated to providing exquisite jewelry and incomparable programs designed to reward customers, hostesses, and representatives. What could Park Lane offer you???
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Spring into Action
5 Spring cleaning Tips Organize your closets.. If you know that your not going to fit into it or wear it.. Toss it! The more appealing your wardrobe look you will wear it! Redecorate.. How fun! The settle changes that you make can rejuvenate your spirit! With new pillows, curtains, and some much needed paint you can create a new mood and this can be very uplifting. Clean your house.. Start from top to bottom. Dust, move the furniture, scrub, clean the oven, baseboards and windows. This can be rewarding and help keep your home fresh. Update you bedding‌ New bedding can be refreshing. The use of bright colors can be uplifting, and bring new life and give a new feel to your room. Restock household items‌ While most all purpose cleaners can take care of the regular jobs, it is a good idea to keep more specified products,, like stain remover, baking soda, and a good stock of rags, scrubbers and gloves. Happy Cleaning!!
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From the Golf Course to the Dance Floor and a Little Bit of Cowgirl In Between" How to gently consign your gently used clothing and accessories.
Ladies, if you've never had the wonderful experience of browsing a consignment boutique, be prepared for a brand new adventure in shopping! And if you have some beautiful items that you no longer fit, a consignment boutique is the answer for you. Consignment owners have the same philosophy- "We will continue to convince the world to be come resale shoppers-those who "get it" will have a marvelous time, those who don't will just have to pay retail. Here's a list of what you need to know before choosing a consignment shop to sell your items: Choose a consignment shop with a great traffic flow, one that in not overcrowded with items. The shop should smell fresh and all the items should be beautifully displayed. The better, high-end consignment shops will require you to have an appointment and will give you a set of guidelines for bringing you items in. The guidelines detail a number of items you can bring in, the name brands that are accepted and your responsibility for keeping in touch with the shop. Keep in mind, too, that the better consignment shops are booked with appointments sometimes six months in advance. You may have to wait a bit for an appointment, but it will be worth it. Their sales records and inventory turns are fabulous! In addition, unlike the "drop and run" shops, your items will be on the sales floor that same day! When you arrive on time for your appointment, the shop owner devotes that time to inspect your items. She only chooses the ones that she can sell. Rest assured that the shop owner is experienced and knowledgeable of her market area and will demand the best price for your items. Phoenix Ultimate Woman April/ May 2013
There are several factors you must keep in mind when choosing your items to consign: 1. Most Important! In current style (no more than 2 years old). What you see in the retail stores, you will also see in better consignment shops. 2. All clothing MUST be in pristine condition or they will not be accepted. The shop owner WILL NOT accept items that she has to clean, steam, press. She doesn't have time! Take pride in your items- it will pay in the long run! 3. Jewelry need to be polished, watches need to be running. 4. Shoes should be in new condition- no scuffs and no sign of wear. 5. Do not be offended if the shop owner does not accept all your items. Selections are based on market demand and space availability as well. She can't afford to take in items that are in question of selling and must only accept items that she knows will sell quickly. New inventory is so important to smaller consignment shops-customers like to see new things every time they visit!
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So consign your items, put cash in your pocket, or have fun with it and use it as an in-store credit at your consignment boutique!
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April/ May 2013 Phoenix Ultimate Woman Resources to enhance and inspire women of the greater Phoenix Area
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Eva Louis as the “Queen of Networking” Eva Louis who is often referred to as the “Queen of Networking” is more than just that. She was born in the Midwest and lived most her life there until a little over seven years ago in 2006 where she made a decision that would instrumentally change her life. Eva came from a family that believed in strong work ethic, helping others, and working hard. She was surrounded by this way of thinking which has permeated her being for most of her existence. As a freshman in high school, Eva started with a five year plan that evolved to an on-going rolling five year plan that she keeps to this day. It was instrumental in helping her take charge of the direction she intended to go which included having her own consulting firm. Little did anyone know how serious she was about her goals and dreams which brings us here today. At the core, Eva Louis is a hard working driven individual that has a life mission of edification of others with positive encouragement to show them what is possible. So back to the decision she made; Eva was recruited by a large corporation for a senior management position and brought to the Phoenix area in 2006. So here the story begins…Phoenix, AZ has been the catalyst for the “Eva Louis” that people now know. The area has offered her the creative juices to evolve everything she does at so many levels and see the world. This is what she now calls her home away from where her parents live and family. If there was one word people would describe Eva as it would have to be “Energy”!! Short of calling her the Energizer Bunny, she just keeps going and going and going. Where does she go? The list is almost unbelievable and is endless and most people always have to ask the infamous question of, “When do you sleep?” in almost every new encounter. The short topical list of what Eva is involved is includes the following areas IT Consulting, Software and IT Asset Management, Audit Compliance, Technical Negotiations, IT Supply Chain/Procurement, Business Process & Operations Management, Six Sigma, Training, Sales, Coaching, Communications, Speaker, Marketing, Promotions, Social Media, Web Presence, Fashion, Film, Networking, Writing, and Event Coordination. Phoenix Ultimate Woman April/ May 2013
Mind you, this is a short list and the focus here is almost all Left Brain interests, her Right Brain interests are almost as many, a couple are mentioned above, but also include Arts, Music, Entertainment, Radio, Broadcasting, Acting, Modeling, Charity/Non-profit work – Volunteering, Dancing and a few more. This is as granular as we will go. Needless to say, that going back to the original descriptive word of “Energy” actually makes a lot more sense now as in order to even think about these areas and then be involved with all of them requires an excessive amount of energy. Being unique, different, weird, or strange for Eva is an understatement which she actually talks about a lot.
Cont.. Mostly because it is the easiest way to describe how she is. Over the last two and half years, she has seen and experienced the most change. She left the corporate world in 2010 to venture out on her own after some significant life impacting changes occurred in both 2009 and 2010. She made a conscious choice to launch a business that was totally based on her passions, love, and expertise. The reason was so that she could do great business at a level that truly benefited individuals and businesses in such a way, that she could help a very large audience no matter what type of organization regardless of the size. Realistically, most companies want to serve everyone, however they can’t. She has certain criteria for working with businesses which helps her to actually serve a greater audience than most. Eva focuses on businesses where the owners and individuals are working in their passion areas and are living by their own mission, vision, purpose, and goals. And if an organization has potential but is missing those aspects, she helps to coach them so they have the foundation layer of the MVPG (Mission-Vision-Purpose-Goals) to work from. Why is this so important to her? Eva states her entire success and growth has been based on the fact that these items are in place and everything she does fulfills her mission.
Eva strives to make a difference in others’ lives daily no matter where she is at and what she is doing. This is a tall order and a challenge she seeks daily. If at this point in the article you doubt any of this, try hanging out with her for one day. It can be brutal, as she still works a 40 hour a week position with a large regional company in her IT world and then is President of both a Public Relations Company, her own IT Consulting Company, and has numerous partnerships in the valley, nationwide as well as affiliations internationals. She attends and supports events in all her areas of business networking, Film, Fashion, Arts, Music, and Entertainment as well as works with the major Fashion industry in promotion and marketing and oh, did we forget to mention, that she was appointed to be an Inaugural Queen for 2013 for the Triumph Over Tragedy USA Pageant and then volunteers for a group called MY LIFE - Magellan Youth Leaders Inspiring Future Empowerment which works with at risk youth and supports many other organizations in the valley. Even though the perception here is that she is all work and no play, you would be sadly mistaken, as Eva has the corner market on celebrating and throwing fun events. She definitely takes pure enjoyment in bringing joy, happiness, and inspiration to others and this can only be done by having fun. Eva’s hobbies and she actually has them include reading, writing (which she does for both media publication purposes and fun); she also likes to sing, dance, and travel to the beaches anywhere and Vegas is definitely a favorite stomping ground of hers. At the end of the day, Eva has still a lot of life to live, share, and give to others and anywhere she can be of assistance, she is working to help connect others, establishing forums to make things happen and gives a voice to those that don’t have an opportunity or the ability to do so themselves. If you are interested in finding out more about Eva Louis and following what she does, she can be found on all the typical Social Media forums. Take a moment to think about how you would change the world as Eva could surely help you get started on that as the Phoenix Phoenix Ultimate Woman April/ May 2013
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Wine Women & Jazz 2013 12th Annual FUNdraiser Arizona Women's Partnership, Inc. is an all volunteer philanthropic non-profit www.azwp.org To date, AZWP has awarded over $235,000 in grants to small non-profits that assist under-served women and children at risk here in AZ. The 12th annual AZWP - Wine, WoMEN & Jazz FUNdraiser will be on Sat. May 18th 4:00pm - 6:30pm in the Grande Ballroom of The Scottsdale Plaza Resort 7200 N Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale, AZ Attendees will enjoy great jazz, fine wines, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and a silent auction. Jazz Con Alma will perform with Beth Lederman on keys, Felix Sainz on bass guitar, Joe Garcia on percussion, Todd Chuba on drums and special guest artist Alice Tatum.
Support is a beautiful commodity. People need to remember to be a part of something very important and contribute, even in a small way. As women we know the importance of supporting other women. Please join us for this epic event and lets enjoy the moment that we can all create together. Sat May 18th 2013 4pm to 6:30pm
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The Arizona’s Women’s Partnership The Arizona's Women's Partnership Inc. is an all -volunteer philanthropic non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the status of Arizona women and empowering women's grass roots organizations through mini grants and publicity. The organization is non-political and non sectarian and is sensitive to the needs of underserved and disadvantaged women and their families. Proceeds are generated from FUNraisers and through corporate sponsorships and private donations. Arizona Women's Partnership 13058 North Surrey Circle Phoenix, Arizona 85029 tel: (602) 863-9744
The Arizona Women's Partnership, Inc. expresses gratitude for the generous support received from 2003 - 2012. Most are multiple year donors. AZWP is pleased that proclamations have been issued by former AZ Governor Janet Napolitano, AZ Governor Jan Brewer, Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon and Scottsdale Mayors Mary Manross and Jim Lane. For a list of supporters please visit
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www.azwp.org 602-863-9744 Phoenix Ultimate Woman April/ May 2013
Former AZ Governor Janet Napolitano with Paula Cullison, President of AZWP, Inc.
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Sacred Heart Quality Care
SHQC Senior Resource & Referral Agency LLC SHQC is senior resource agency that helps seniors with community services and resources.
Sacred Heart Quality Care is a senior resource and consulting agency committed to treating you as family through life’s changes by working with a network of the top healthcare providers, we provide responsive, compassionate, and continuous care to you or your loved one. Founded by two cousins, who became a Certified Nursing Assistants at the age of 16; following the footsteps of their grandmother. They started their career in the Hospice Industry traveling to assisted living homes and facilities providing personal care to their patients. After 10 years of continuous education from their colleagues and healthcare professionals, they set on a journey to further their growth in the healthcare industry and took their passion for helping seniors into their own company. Sacred Heart Quality Care started as a Home Care Agency providing non-medical care in the patient’s home. As their patients started to decline and needed 24 hour care, they used their personal experience within assisted living homes and facilities and started recommending them to their clients. As the company grew into non-medical home care and senior housing placement, they used their knowledge of Hospice Care and Home Health Care and educated their clients on those services. With their past experience they knew what agencies would provide the standard of care that they would. Sacred Heart began to case manage their clients to ensure quality care. As their clients utilized their home care or placement service they would follow them for 12 months, recommending senior services from Arizona’s best health care provider’s.
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Are you abused by Purse Retail prices? Our handbags are the exact same product that you will find at your high-end department stores. Although most are perfect or almost perfect, some show signs of being handled from being on the department store floor. We have provided detailed photos and a rating system to help you determine the condition of each purse: Perfect: No signs of previous handling Almost Perfect: Small and unnoticeable marks and/or paint nicks Beautiful, But...: Signs of wear or marks in visible areas Super Loved: Definite signs of wear and/or missing parts NOTE: Some of the handbags come with accessories, such as duster bags, extra straps, emblems, etc. However some do not. You will receive the exact handbag that has been photographed.
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NOTE: Due to our agreement with Coach, we are limited to the number of Coach handbags we can display online. To see all of our styles, please visit us at our show room in Tempe, Arizona. For more information please visit our Contact Uspage. Because of our discounted pricing structures, handbags will sell very quickly. If a particular bag you wanted sells before you have a chance to purchase it, please email us with its description and we will contact you should that bag become available again. RETURN POLICY: We guarantee the authenticity of any handbag purchased from our store and will back it up with a "DOUBLE YOUR MONEY BACK" guarantee! We will cheerfully allow exchanges on "perfect bags" for up to 10 days after purchase and are not able to allow returns or exchanges on "imperfect bags" which include handbags which has been discounted 50% or more.
Demand of Branded Bags When it comes to fashion, the first thing ladies used to consider were cosmetics or designer clothes, however, in the past few years things have changed and now the first thing they are deciding on is which handbag to use. Handbags are very eye catching whether it is a high quality branded bag or normal bag, which is not made by a big brand. Women like to carry a bag of high quality and often buy branded bags at any cost, so they can show they belong to a high society and to show they can afford these branded handbags.
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Networking: The Power of Connection Being an entrepreneur can be tremendously rewarding, but it can be incredibly stressful too! One way to both reduce stress and increase the reward is by growing a vibrant, supportive personal network. Just how important is networking to the long-term success of your business? As both the owner of a successful business (Vitaerobics.com), and the Managing Director of eWomenNetwork in Phoenix, I can tell you that it is essential! Don’t just take my word for it; a recent study found that as much as 75 percent of all business is created through networking! The term “networking” is used, and misused, a lot. First, and most importantly, networking is NOT about selling. And, it’s not about passing out as many business cards as you can, either. Instead, to be successful, think of networking as an opportunity to develop key relationships and create powerful partnerships. It involves both learning about others and helping others learn about you. The success of your network is not measured by the number of business cards you collect. Instead, it is measured by the number of quality connections you establish. You may be surprised at the connections you can make at just one event. Often, when she speaks to groups, Sandra Yancey, the founder and CEO of eWomenNetwork, the premier networking organization for women (and smart men) entrepreneurs, tells people that, “Everyone you need to grow a thriving business is in this room, right now. You just don’t know them all yet.”
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You have probably heard it before, but it bears repeating: People like to do business with those they know, like and trust. People have to know you before they can trust you, and that’s what quality networking provides – the perfect forum to learn about others and begin to build trust. Here are three key steps for growing your network: #1: Think of every event that you attend as a networking opportunity. You never know who you will meet and how you might be able to support each other. Engage in meaningful conversations, actively looking for ways to help and connect others. This may be simply introducing them to someone you know, offering advice in your area of expertise, or identifying ways that you both might benefit from collaborating. Some of my best connections have come when I least expected them, so keep your eyes and ears open. #2: Have a plan. Before each event, think about what you want to achieve, and then approach that event with your personal goals in mind. Have an idea of who you want to meet, know what value you and your business offers to others, and be able to clearly articulate what you need in the next 30 days to grow your business.
#3: Follow-up, follow-up, follow-up. Many people who attend networking events, never reach out after the event to the contacts they’ve made. Remember, it’s not about how many business cards you collect. It’s about beginning the process of establishing trust, and that usually takes more than one brief encounter. Making follow up phone calls, sending promised information, or just checking in is a great start. Offering additional information that wasn’t specifically mentioned is another great way to help build a new relationship. I often send people articles or ideas that I think might be of interest to them. First, I genuinely want to help them, and second, it reminds them that I am thinking of them and the success of their business. Follow these three steps and watch your network grow in both size and quality. Remember, focus on quality first. A small, quality network is much more valuable than a larger, lower quality network. If you would like to learn more about networking and how it can help your business succeed, join me on May 8th for the 4th Annual Women’s Success Summit in Phoenix. Talk with savvy entrepreneurs, make amazing connections, and meet the founder of eWomenNetwork, best-selling author and networking master, Sandra Yancey. Register for the 4th Annual Success Summit at http://bit.ly/ eWNPhxSummit2013 Learn more about eWomenNetwork at: www.Facebook.com/eWomenNetworkPhoenix www.eWomenNetwork.com/chapter/Phoenix Contact Johnell McCauley, the Phoenix Managing Director for eWomenNetwork at: JohnellMcCauley@eWomenNetwork.com
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Priscilla Dawn is a fashion designer dedicated to bringing back the doll in the people who aspire to be more doll like. Her designs have been featured around the world, in magazines, boutiques, shows, TV, blogs and other highlighted features. Her company was founded in 2008 when Priscilla set out on a mission to help make dreams come true to life by creating dream dresses intended for those individuals who wanted something uniquely sweet to Phoenix Ultimate Woman April/ May 2013
When interviewed, Priscilla says: “My vision is to empower individuals through fashion sense. I want women around the world to feel confident. I try to contribute to this by helping them feel beautiful in what they are wearing.�
“This is why I offer dresses custom to your individual fit and stylized to your preference. There is nothing more rewarding for me than to see a happy customer that has been delivered a product that they are excited about. Besides working one on one with my customers, I love designing for boutiques and doing collections for fashion shows to be featured at special events.” Priscilla Dawn’s style includes the following, • Wedding• Cocktail• Tea Party• Gothic• Runway• Rockabilly• Prom• Lolita
Priscilladawndesign@gmail.com www.priscilladawn.etsy.com Facebook.com/priscilladawn Twitter.com/priscilladawn Pinterest.com/priscilladawns
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