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A Fish Named Fred, Casual Wear from The Netherlands

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What Soda Does to Your Body

The Secret to Happiness by Wen Chi

Joyful Living & Emotional Health Using Yoga

iSHARE Spotlight: Elaine Enis

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Some of our guest writers for this issue: Brian Avery and his wife, Marina, have three children with stunning academic credentials, each tracking toward rewarding careers. After entertaining questions about how their children performed so well, and listening to dismissals that not everyone can be a genius, the author is sharing the approach he and his wife took. He is an environmental manager for a steel company in Alabama. Both he and his wife have a formal education in engineering. http://www.amazon.com/Raising-GeniusBrian-Avery/dp/1631358871

. Wen Chi Chien, founder of Zen Institute, came to America from Taiwan in 1990 to pursue a master's degree in counseling. Within one year, her father died and her husband abandoned her. Three years earlier, her mother had died of a stroke. With no children, and no support from family and friends, she was at a point where there was nothing for her to look forward to. Suicidal and ready to end her life, a part of her was desperate for the tools so she could learn how to live with herself. After meeting with several therapists it took one night in the backyard gazing at the stars to realize that she loved this life and this world. She eventually opened the Zen Institute. Zen Institute offers a ground-breaking treatment model that consists of four treatment modalities: CBT, DBT, EMDR and Inner Twin therapy. It is different than the traditional kind of psychotherapy, yet it is very powerful. As one goes through the process, one will know that you are the one in charge of your life, and will no longer live in fear nor loneliness. You will be able to feel unshakable inner peace and total selfconfidence! http://www.myzeninstitute.com/

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Bobbi Hamilton, CYT (Certified Yoga Teacher), left her position as a published cancer researcher at UCSF/Mt.Zion Medical to focus on creating solutions for the childhood obesity epidemic. Applying her laboratory skills to field research she conceptualized a cnew kind of engaging playalong fitness video for kids and created/produced Animal Yoga which aired on PBS Kids as promo spots getting kids off the couch in between programming for three years reaching an estimated 20 million households. Bobbi created the Phresh Yoga Mats from over ten years of research, teaching, play-testing, and producing fitness content for kids and families. The Phresh mats and programs are intended to be teaching tools to help kids learn independently, and to help teachers, therapist, and parents easily implement yoga and exercise into classroom, PE, afterschool, and homes. It’s Bobbi’s passion to make fitness fun, and to serve by contributing solutions for a healthier generation of kids and families. http://chiuniverse.com/

Trinh Le, MPH, RDis a dietitian consultant for MyFitnessPal. She holds her master’s in public health, nutrition from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and is a registered dietitian. Trinh is a proponent of balancing food and exercise for a healthy lifestyle. She enjoys hiking, strength training, yoga, running and fidgeting. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/ Hello Healthy Blog: http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/

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All contents of this magazine are the opinions of the individual authors.

In this Issue:

August 2015 Your True Colours Media, LLC© No part of this magazine may be reprinted without written permission from the editor. cbendall@fashionacademy.biz table of contents Monthly Columns: Spotlight Artist: Neal Barbosa 7 Contest of the Month: Exuviance 10 Great Finds: Oz Naturals 11 YTC Life Image – Shopping on a Budget 15 Fiefe, an emerging luxury brand that specializes in handmade scarves. Paris & New York

Wellness by Kally Efros - Shopping on a Budget 25 Cool Skin Tones/Warm Skin Tones - Abury 79 Articles: The Secret of Happiness by Wen Chi Chien 17 Books in the Classroom by The Knowledge Tree 27 Your Body on Soda by Trinh Le 31 Increasing Emotional Health in Your Family Through Yoga Therapy Techniques by Bobbi Hamilton 37

Yoga at home, it’s easy now with Chi Universe Phresh Mats.

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“There is a Time for Sitting and Crying, Then You Have to Get Up and Go!” Meet Jennifer Williams-Fields 43 Raising Genius by Brain Avery

CATA Announces: Spokesperson Wins Pageant by Pat Davis 57 Fiefe 63

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Table of Contents (Continued) Collecting Costume Jewelry on a Budget by Melinda Lewis 71 A Fish Named Fred: Fashion from The Netherlands 83 iSHARE Spotlight: Elaine Enis by Sherri Henley 93

Credits for Cover Photos: A Fish Named Fred

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From the Editor’s Desk

This month went from focusing on shopping within a budget to zen and yoga! But, that’s okay, because we have some awesome articles on happiness and joyful living. And, for all of us out there that just can’t get out in front of everyone to show off a lack of coordination, we have yoga mats with all of the cheating for the poses on them! This is an awesome read! Great fashions from the Netherlands and some wonderful scarves (I mean some really wonderful scarves!). We look forward to the official release of our book, “Get Real Fashion Sense” later this month. We are also excited about our radio show, and our other hosts, Kally Efros and Maia Aziz. Check out our shows either live, or on demand. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bendall

We have gone over 100,000 readers, and we are happy about that! We thank you so very much! This month, we have TWO contests, so make sure you check those out and go to the websites for the products and enter. Thanks!! Carolyn Bendall

Spotlight Artist: Neal Barbosa You can book Neal Barbosa the Live Painter to paint live onstage during any band or as an opening set. All of LP's paintings are inspired by the music in the moment some of which are finished in a few songs capturing the moment in acrylic. mailto:neal@livepainter.com

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Contest of the Month: Exuviance I LOVE EXUVIANCE! THEY HAVE THE MOST AMAZING PRODUCTS . M AKEUP AND SKIN CARE SHOULD INCLUDE SPF

TO PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM THE SUN.

Exuviance has Daily Protector 50 to fill that need. This weightless fluid blends effortlessly on clean skin, or layered under makeup in a daily skincare routine. Broad spectrum SPF 50 protects against photodamage, the primary cause of signs of aging. An ultra-fine transparent mineral sunscreen in a virtually invisible universal tint smoothes imperfections and helps natural skin tone appear more even.

Multi-Antioxidants Vitamin E and Lactobionic Acid fortify skinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural defense, scavenging free radicals brought on by daily environmental aggressors before they can cause premature aging. A PHA/Bionic complex helps prevent collagen breakdown to maintain a healthy skin matrix and firmness, and helps prevent signs of photoaging such as lines and wrinkles. A highly purified and concentrated form of Green Tea Extract reduces cell breakdown and helps protect cellular DNA for healthy skin. PA++++ highest level of UVA protection. Suitable for all skin types. Product is fragrance-free, paraben-free and oil-free as well as non-acnegenic, non-comedogenic. Exuviance is giving away a full size Sheer Daily Protector SPF 50 (a $42 value!) to 25 lucky winners. US only please. Enter to win here: http://bit.ly/1CAYdrZ Enter EARLY!! The contest is over August 11, 2015.

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Great Finds:OZ Naturals

Over the several months I have been reviewing several products within the OZ Natural line. This is not a line that is found in the local stores, it is an internet line. I have to let you know about it because they are an amazing line, and they are affordable. http://www.oznaturals.com/

Super Youth Eye Gel is wonderful! It takes very, very little! A very little, I stress that! It is soft and natural and leaves the skin around your eyes feeling so nice and soft. I have sensitive eyes, and I have used eye gel that has left my eyes burning. This leaves no irritation in my eyes. I really love this eye gel!

Vitamin C Serum Contains 20% Vitamin C + Amino Complex + Hyaluronic Acid Serum. All of ths is supposed to mean something, I did do some research and I found out that Hyaluronic Acid is a great healing force. What I like about it is that it is not greasy, it literally feels like you put water on your face. I have oily skin, and using this serum, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a very oily face at the end of the day. I really like it!

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Ocean Mineral Tonic is wonderful, toner as it is normally referred to. It is in a spray bottle, and you simply spray your face. I do rub it in a little bit. I like the freshness. It has all the cool stuff, vitamin C, glycolic acid and witch hazel. And, again, affordable.

Ancient Orient Rice Enzyme Dermafoliant, first of all, I lovce the name! But most of all, I love this facial scrub. It is so soft, yet cleanses so well. I like it for in-between using a mask. (Okay, I admit, sometimes I forget to use a mask because this facial scrub does such a good job!)

Olive and Jojoba Oil Body Souffle, isn’t that an awesome name! Body Souffle…love it! This was one of the lotions that I wanted to keep for myself completely…and then my daughter had spa pamper night with her friends. I heard a plea, “We need lotion! We forgot lotion!” Unfortunately the lotion that was handy was this. And, I haven’t seen it since!! Not sure if those young ladies used it all up or if my daughter has confiscated it! It is amazing! It actually absorbs, no left over slick stuff.

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- Simply peel backing and press on - No drying time and no mess - Safe on natural nails - Mega gel shine - UltraHold Technology keeps nails on - $7.99 / Walgreens - www.imPRESSmanicure.com

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Life Image –Shopping on a Budget

By Carolyn Bendall

Saving money while shopping requires mind over matter…or knowledge over impulse. Stores are set up for the moment. We are trained to shop for the moment. Every year the USMC celebrates their birthday with a ball, a formal ball. In October the Exchange on the base brings out formals for the women to purchase for the ball. Now, knowing that this never deviates on the date, shopping throughout the year for a formal for this ball makes more sense that paying full price in October, or the first week of Novemeber. We have that type of situation within our lives continually, however, we still shop for the occasion.

First, evaluate what is in your wardrobe right now. Go through it at the end of a season and pull out those items that you did not waer the entire season. If you didn’t even pull it out for consideration, then this is a piece of your wardrobe that you do not need. What is the reason, is it the right color for you skin tone? Is it the right style for you body type? Is it even your personality? Knowing each of those three traits of yourself will help with shopping. First, your color palette. We do color analysis via the internet now and it is just a few mintues to find out what your best colors are. This does make a difference, if it is an item that you just never make it out of the house while wearing, this is a big indication that you don’t really like the way you look in it. Then, your body type, this is a little more intense, but again, we can now do that consultation via the internet, too. Are you a tapered hip or a high hip? Should you wear pleated pants or flat front pants? Lastly, your personality. What do you like, a simple sweater set with minimal jewelry? Or are you more comfortable in a wild top with large jewelry? There are four different personalities that should be matched with clothing so that you know you are not buying something just because your friend likes it. Cleaning out is the hardest, because we actually paid real money for those items hanging in our closets! But, let’s think about this. Just how much money is sitting in your closet doing nothing for you? Do you have five items your paid $25 a piece for? That is $125 sitting in your closet doing nothing. Reality? Do you have five items in your closet that cost $100 that you are not wearing, ever? That is Disneyworld in Orlando FL, USA, hanging in your closet doing nothing. Yes, knowledge and shopping go together.

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This guide will help you to clean out your wardrobe and to plan a better shopping plan. The first group is how to evaluate your wardrobe. http://www.fashionacademy.biz

WEARABLES

These are the clothes that you can take out of the closet and wear just as they are, perhaps they need ironed, but other than that they are immediately wearable.

REPAIRABLES

These are the clothes that are missing a button, the hem has fallen out, a seam is open, or maybe they need to be altered. They should not be in your closet. This leads to you stating as you look at a closet full of clothes, “I have nothing to wear!”

DISCARDS

There are really two forms of discards. Those that are just worn out or that you don’t like anymore, they need to go. The other are the ones that are not the right size, whether they are too small or too big. They should be placed in a box away from the closet, marked what size they actually are. You may bring them back to the closet when you fit into them again. If you do not pull out that box in a year, it gets taken to Goodwill.

For this activity, you will do it twice a year for 3 weeks. This is to evaluate how well your wardrobe is working for you, and where you need to make changes. You will do this about every 3 to 5 years.

WHAT I WORE

WHERE I WENT

In this column you will write down what you wore

In this column you will write down where you went. This may change during the day, depending on where your day takes you. Walking the dog, cleaning the house, going to work, going to the movies, etc.

WHAT I WISH I HAD WORN

In this column you write down what you wish you had worn instead of what you did wear. If each time you wore your blue shoes, you wished you had other blue shoes..why? Do they hurt? Are they not dark enough? This is the column where you will evaluate your wardrobe and find the problems. Sometimes you will, ‘exactly what I wore!’, then you know that item is perfect for you.

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The Secret of Happiness By Wen Chi Chien, M.A. LPC

AFTER SUFFERING FROM SEVERE ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, TRAUMAS AND ADDICTION FOR 30 YEARS OF MY LIFE , JUST A FEW YEARS AGO I FIGURED OUT THE SECRET OF HAPPINESS! I’ve read thousands of books, and I’ve done 17 years of professional work as a psychotherapist. This is the moment I’ve been waiting for… to share the secret of happiness with you! Are you ready to hear about it? Everything in this world falls into two categories: Things under my control and things not under my control. Do you agree? There are five things that out of our control! What are they? Other people’s thoughts, other people’s feelings, other people’s behaviors, the past, and the future. Such as someone put you down, someone is upset with you, someone did something that hurt you, and you unconsciously get stuck in the things that happened in the past or the things you imagine that might happen in the future… Now, look back in the last 12 months, how much time and energy have you spent trying to control those 5 things that are absolutely out of your control? Now, take a look how much time do you have left to control the things that are absolutely under your control? I bet not much! The truth is that you have power to choose! You can choose to focus on things under your control or not under your control. No one can point a gun at you and say that you have to focus on the things that are absolutely out of your control. Even a prisoner gets to choose to focus on the things that are under his/her control and live a happy life! So the question is why are we trying to control the things that are absolutely out of our control? It might be because we do it out of unconscious habit. The consequence is that we are going to be frustrated, angry and feeling completely powerless all the time!

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The Secret of Happiness (Continued) Make a commitment today: Don’t waste your time and energy focusing on the things that are out of your control! You might ask, “What do I do when I recognize the things that bothers me that is one of those 5 things? My answer is “Let go”. How do we let go? Here are two pieces of advice for you...

1. Live your life like water: Why water? Water is the strongest and softest substance in the world, you can never use a knife and cut the liquid form of water in half, you will hardly see water going upstream by itself, yet water always finds its way out! Water will never have a head on collision with someone. Water is humble, gentle and wise. Let’s me ask you, what are you made of? Yes! Water! 73% of the body weight of an infant is water. Live your life like water, accept the reality and love what is, it’s a guarantee that you will live a life that is happy and peaceful. 2. Be present: The definition of Zen is that “There is no reality outside of here and now.” When you spend current moment and get stuck in the past or the future, your life is slipping right in front of you. I remember in 1988, when I saw my mom lying on the hospital bed and being paralyzed from a stroke, I realized that there was not much difference between my

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mom and me. Physically she was paralyzed from head to toe and all she could do was blink her eyes. Emotionally and spiritually I was paralyzed, because I couldn’t help keep going to the past and future, and the consequence of that was feeling completely helpless and powerless. This eye-opening experience inspired me to create this tool to help you be present. I call it “3 boxes”. Imagine there are three boxes in front of you, on the left the box represents the past; on the right the box represents the future, and the box in the middle represents here and now. If you want to experience shame and guilt, which box do you focus on? The past! If you want to experience fear, which box do you focus on? The future! If you want to experience love, peace and joy, which box do you focus on? Yes, the answer is Here and Now! Just that simple! In reality, the past is done, you can’t go back to fix it no matter how remorseful you are. The future is not here, but you can scare yourself to death by thinking about the worst scenario and all kinds of what ifs. You will end up being paralyzed by this kind of neurotic fear. This neurotic FEAR stands for “False Evidence Appearing Real”!

If you use this moment and focus on your past and/or your future, you are creating a life that is absolutely delusional because, “there is no reality outside of here and now.” So, why would you create a life that is delusional? Why would you choose to spend time being paralyzed? Do you have power to choose to be present?” Yes! Absolutely yes! The untrained mind will constantly take you to the past and the future. That is why it is very difficult for you to stay present. Here is a simple exercise you can do to stay present: Identify everything in your surroundings in a very quick fashion. You will notice that your anxiety goes down, simply because in the moment no one is attacking you, your house is not on fire, you are OK exactly where you are! Over the years, I have searched for the secret of happiness and I have discovered: the secret of happiness is actually linked to living a meaningful life. With everything I have learned in my life, my conclusion for the meaning of life is: All of us are here on the earth to learn the following three things: love, forgive and create. We are here to learn how to

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The Secret of Happiness (Continued) love ourselves and others, forgive ourselves and others, and take full responsibility to create a life just the way we want it! Now, we have chosen not to waste our time focusing on the things that are out of our control, we get to focus on the things absolutely under our control. What are the things that will bring us happiness? Love, forgive and create the life just the way we want it! In closing, I would like to share with you my favorite quote: “Love is that I am everything, wisdom is that I am nothing, between the two, my life moves…” “Love is that I am everything, wisdom is that I am nothing, between the two, my life moves…”

http://www.myzeninstitute.com/

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Morning Moments With Maia Conversations of love and laughter… http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bendall http://www.withloveandlaughter.ca/

Sunday September 6th, 2015 9am EST Joe Hoare- international speaker, laughter coach and author of Awakening the Laughing Buddha Within www.joehoare.co.uk

Sunday September 13th, 2015 9am EST Andrée Ulrich- trainer, SHIFT-IT coach and author of Comment Gérer Les Plaintes de ma Clientèle www.andreeulrich.com

Sunday September 20th, 2015 9am EST Steve Wilson- psychologist and president of The World Laughter Tour www.worldlaughtertour.com

Sunday September 27th, 2015 9am EST Dr. Wendy Treynor- social psychologist, founder of ICanHeal and author of The Gift of Cancer www.ICanHeal.com

Get Real With Mark and Kally On Your True Colors Image Radio Wednesdays at 1:00 pm Central Time Zone http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bendall

Aug 5: Great Places to Visit - San Francisco San Francisco encompasses a land area of about 46.9 square miles and is a wonderful place to visit. Join us as we help you explore San Francisco’s landmarks, parks, eclectic neighborhoods, amazing food, and culture. Aug 12: Herbal Hour: The Body Structural system The body’s supportive framework consists of bones and marrow, tendons, ligaments, joints, cartilage and muscles. Join us as we explain how it fits together and Image courtesy of porbital at FreeDigitalPhotos.net

how to best care for it. Aug 19: Making Memories with your Family We share Image courtesy of farconville at FreeDigitalPhotos.net our experience with family traditions, great vacations, and memorable holidays. We will share with you how our family memories are built around events like these and every opportunity we have to be together. Aug 26: Color Code Focus: Blue They need to have integrity and be appreciated. They are focused on quality and creating strong relationships. Join us as we learn about the “blues” in your life.

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Wellness: Shopping on a Budget By Kally Efros

EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN FEELINGS ABOUT GROCERY SHOPPING. WE ALL DO IT. SOME LIKE IT. SOME REGARDLESS, WE ALL CAN LEARN TO SHOP ON A BUDGET. Shopping on a budget can lead to weight loss and a healthier diet. How? Because you will learn to shop, cook, and eat better. Sure, there are convenient foods available throughout the grocery store, but you are paying for the packaging, the processing, and with that extra cost, you receive all kinds of ingredients that you don’t need or want. Here are some of my tips for a healthier and more enjoyable grocery shopping experience. DREAD IT.

Have a budget in mind and don’t vary from it. The exercise of planning a realistic budget for the family’s groceries can be shared with your significant other. Once you’ve got your budget, work through a plan using the weekly ads. Base the week’s meals around sale items, always keeping fresh fruits and vegetables at the center of your plan. There are software apps now available to help you calculate your menu cost. Even if you don’t have a tight budget, having a price in mind will help you stick to whatever your monthly goal is. Start your shopping list during the week by writing down items you need. By starting your list during the week and keeping a runny tally of things you need, you won’t forget them on shopping day. Write a grocery list of exactly what you need. Using your plan, think of breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and household items. Also, remember staple items that you normally keep on hand so that you don’t have to run out later in the week when you need something. Taking a general inventory of what you have on hand is very helpful. Hold yourself accountable. As I purchase items, I cross it off my list. I use the Todoist app. This helps me focus on only what I need. Holding myself accountable keeps me from overspending and finding a surprise at the end of my shopping trip. General rules for going to the grocery store. Don’t go to the grocery store hungry. Don’t bring kids or a spouse that will detour you from your list. If it’s not on the list, don’t buy it. Don’t go when you are feeling really rushed. By using a good system of meal planning and planning grocery shopping trips I’ve found my time at the store is minimal, but I still like to go at time when there are fewer people and I’m not in too much of a time crunch. This discourages last-minute purchases which go against my plan.

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Shop around the edge of the store. These tend to be the fresher, less processed items. It’ll save you some money and you’ll have better nutritional options in those areas. Stock up when deep-discount are offered. Watch for manager markdowns and then buy extra and freeze what you don’t plan to cook right away. If it is a bulk item, make sure to cut it into smaller pieces and then individually wrap them, so you don’t have to defrost a whole package at once. Consider “cowpooling.” Go in with friends or neighbors on an entire animal from a local farm and sharing the butchered cuts of meat. Staying local and buying “in bulk” gives you access to higher quality at lower prices. DIY produce. The great thing about fruits and vegetables is that you can always grow your own. Start small with herbs. Don’t let space hold you back. Vegetables like lettuce, tomatoes, summer squash, eggplant and peppers can just as easily be grown in containers or window boxes. Use leftovers! Whether you use them to create a new meal or just eat the same thing twice, this saves so much money! I even write leftovers into our meal plan each week. I know that we’ll have them to use and I want to make sure we use them. If you hate eating leftovers, but often have food leftover from your meal, just start making less at each meal. If you know you have $400 to spend per month on your food budget, that’s roughly $100 a week. Whether you shop once or twice per week doesn’t matter, as long as you stay within your spending limits. Just be sure to only spend the amount you allotted per week. Do what works for you to stay on budget. Explore variations, especially when re-working leftovers, and have fun. Images credits: Calculator With Pen And Shopping List courtesy of Naypong at FreeDigitalPhotos.net, Fruit and Vegetables courtesy of Simon Howden at FreeDigitalPhotos.net

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Books in the Classroom

The Magic Tree House written by: Mary Pope Osborne The Magic Tree House is a series of children’s books written by American author Mary Pope Osborne. Divided into two groups, the series begins with the first half of books (1-28), in which two normal children from Frog Creek, Pennsylvania, are sent on numerous adventures and missions with a magical tree house in order to help free Morgan from a spell, solve four ancient riddles to become Master Librarians, and save four ancient stories from being lost forever. The second half, referred to as the Magic Tree House “Merlin Missions.” In the Merlin Missions, Jack and Annie have quests from the ancient wizard Merlin the Magician.

In the Classroom: http://mthclassroomadventures.org has loads of ideas and activities to use in your classroom, whether school or home, to incorporate MTH in 3rd grade curriculum. Random House Publishing provides a fun and interactive website to help parents and teachers to get the most out of Mary Pope Osborne’s Magic Tree House Series. The Teacher Resources (http://www.magictreehouse.com/for_teachers#teachersguide-1-dinosaurs) page provides free printable worksheets and teacher guides for each book in the series.

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Your True Colours Sam and Dave Dig a Hole written by: Mac Barnett

illustrated by: Jon Klassen

Sam and Dave are digging a hole and they will not stop until the find something spectacular! In the classroom: • The Classroom Bookshelf

(http://classroombookshelf.blogspot.com/2014/12/sam-and-dave-dig-hole.html) gives some fun ideas for activities to use with “Sam and Dave Dig a Hole”. •

Printable Pre-K (http://printableprek.edublogs.org/2014/12/31/activities-forthe-picture-book-sam-and-dave-dig-a-hole/) has some fun activities for “Sam and Dave Dig a Hole”.

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Increasing Emotional Health in Your Family Through Yoga Therapy Techniques By Bobbi Hamilton

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WE ALL LOVE YOGA FOR ITS THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS, YET YOU MAY NOT KNOW THAT YOGA MAKES GREAT FAMILY THERAPY. I NTEGRATING YOGA AS A QUALITY INTER-RELATIONAL ACTIVITY BUILDS COMMUNICATION, SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS, FOSTERS THE EXPRESSION OF LOVE , AND STRUCTURES HEALTHY BONDS AND BOUNDARIES. Parents, caretakers, and teachers face a myriad of modern complexities in childdevelopment: Emotional/behavioral issues. Violence/bullying/sexting. Transitional difficulties in divorce. Anger. Distant and unreachable. Inability to focus. Lack of energy and exercise. Nervous system ‘ticks” from overload of electronic devices. Difficulty getting kids to eat healthy. Inability to reach satiation. Frustrations can arise seemingly out of nowhere. So what is the hidden message in the emotional stress, and how do we get to a resolution? Being that Yoga calms the mind and opens the nervous system, it helps us to access our truth within, and allows us to articulate the things that cause emotional stress. However, in order for kids and families to be willing to share what arises without inhibition, we need to create a safe space to explore psychological and emotional sensitivities, then when we can speak freely without fear of blame, judgment, or denial. This will assist the process to better understand the emotions, root causes, and reactions, and help us work towards transforming the situation and turning reactions into healthy responses. Here are suggestions on how to address and resolve emotion: 1. Breathe-In through the nose and breath-out through the mouth. This is the best technique to let go of frustration! One can feel the stress fall off from them in just one breath, and breath-by-breath. Kids notice an immediate change in their state of being from just one deep “letting go” exhale. Remind students and children to take one breath in through the nose and out of the

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mouth, followed by 3 breaths in a row. Count the breaths. Talk them through it and breath with them. Come from an open and compassionate heart when addressing the emotion, and be ready to listen (really listen!). Be ready to hear the truth. Be ready to accept your role in the situation. Be ready to be soft. Get on the floor or yoga mat with the child. It makes them feel you are on their level. You can also weave together Talk Therapy with Movement Therapy/Yoga Therapy. Older kids often respond well from more insight through vocal feedback. You can begin a yoga session by addressing any emotional issues (but without judgment or emotional charge), and then lead child/student through the Yoga Practice or Physical Therapy lesson. The time following Yoga is a great opportunity to open conversations and transform relationships. It can be useful to have a mediator/teacher allow each person to express his or her inner emotions and to feel properly heard. When kids feel supported and protected they are much more willing to share. Trying to

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7. understand the true meaning behind the child/teen/parent aggravation is sometimes enough to open the door to a more meaningful conversation. 8. Always resolve! Once everyone is heard, set the tone for change. What can each parent, child, teacher, or caregiver do to personally make the situation better? Make sure everyone understands the situation, and agrees to work towards being their best self. To heal is the gift.

Adults often feel the need to exercise and practice Yoga to reduce stress and simply function in the world. Definitely take the time for self-practice; however make sure to set aside time for Family Yoga. Above all, address and resolve emotional stigma. If you practice Yoga with your family, students, and friends, you will find it is easier to communicate and you will deepen relationships and ultimately make it easier to deal with the hard stuff. It’s best to build this bond of trust in the early stages. With the door of communication open, we can become a child’s confidant, ally, protector, and trusted guide. I’ll leave you with these two SUCCESS concepts I adored:

Success can be measured in the number of difficult conversations you’re willing to have. Happiness is the highest level of success.

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“…There is Time for Sitting and Crying, Then You Have to Get Up and Go!”

JENNIFER WILLIAMS-FIELDS WAS A MILITARY WIFE WITH CHILDREN AND A HALTED WRITING CAREER WHEN HURRICANE KATRINA THREATENED NEW O RLEANS . Her husband was on deployment when the order came to evacuate. Williams-Fields packed up her children and personal items and headed for Memphis TN, where she had friends and a Navy Base for support. The hurricane hit New Orleans fiercely and the Fields family lost their home. The YMCA allowed evacuees to use their facilities for free, a welcome blessing from six children in a hotel room. Williams-Fields had been a volunteer yoga instructor at church in New Orleans, and when the Millington YMCA found out, they offered her a job. Soon after the family moved into a house. That was in 2005, move to now. Williams-Fields has now escaped an abusive marriage and is teaching yoga at Millington School of Dance and Cross-Fit in Atoka TN. She has begun writing through blogging and an online magazine, and her own book. As a single mom with six children she is asked frequently, “How do you do it?” She muses, “Do I sit and cry? There is a time for sitting and crying, then you have to get up and go!”

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power to live her life back. Still challenged with the financial fear, she was not able to move forward. She then made her choice, to rid the fear to be able to rid the anger. For those who are struggling with the life questions, ‘How did I get here?’ ‘This is not the life I thought I was to lead.’ She wrote a book. For those who doubt there role in their own life, she wrote a book. The book has a place for personal notes at the end of each chapter, along with questions to answer. These two steps are an integral part of making changes in one’s life. A joyful life does not just fall in our laps. There is work for it; and in some cases there is more to do to find that joy. She begins with her realization that she is unhappy as she sits in traffic evacuating New Orleans, to the moment as she sat on the front porch on an unusually warm January day that she was now content and had peace. Applying yoga teachings to her struggles created a new life for her, and she put it all in words so that others can benefit from her own trek from sadness to joy. The Momma Guilt sections truly touch home for those of us who have tried to walk through just one day as a mother without throwing our hands up in the air and bellowing, “I quit!”. Beginning with examining the physical aspect of one’s life, exercise and eating, she starts you on that path to joyful living. And, when your day isn’t going the way you planned you can fall back on my favorite quote in the book, “It doesn’t matter how slow you are going. You are moving faster than if you stayed in bed.” http://jenniferyogalifeway.blogspot.com/

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Raising Genius By Brian Avery

PERHAPS THE BEST LEGACY YOU CAN PROVIDE FOR YOUR

CHILDREN IS DIRECTION AND SUPPORT THAT WILL BOOST THEIR CHANCES FOR SUCCESS.

DEFINITIONS OF SUCCESS VARY BUT

ENSURING YOUR CHILDREN EXCEL IN CAREER SKILLS THAT WILL PLACE THEM IN DEMAND AS THEY REACH ADULTHOOD MIGHT BE

If so, “Raising Genius”, is a quick read that presents a methodology that was successful for the author and his wife. The book places an emphasis on helping your children shine academically positioning them for lucrative careers later on.

A DEFINITION OF SUCCESS YOU HAVE CONSIDERED .

Imagine having no college tuition expenses for any of your children and having them master subjects leading to careers where they have the upper hand. Following the methods presented in “Raising Genius” the author contends he can tip the balance in your favor for a similar outcome – all attainable goals for a child possessing “normal” intelligence. The title was chosen with a grain of irony. The label “Genius” is too often used to explain someone’s academic and career success. This easy dismissal often masks a more mundane road to success involving focus, consistency, and direction. In “Raising Genius” the author introduces methods that proved successful for all three of his children and may enhance the odds of success for yours – no genius I.Q. needed! In addition to introducing an approach to bolster academic success, the author discusses high-potential career paths for the future from his vantage point. Children in the U.S. are not in the best position to realize the nature of a global economy and how related competitive forces have placed a premium on specific career options while placing others in the doldrums. Your involvement is crucial in helping to prepare your child to compete. The game has changed and traditional paths may lead nowhere – choosing wisely is imperative. Ultimately your role as a parent may have the greatest influence on the adult your child becomes. Providing the right expectations and support for your children and helping them master basic yet neglected problem-solving skills can help position them for a tremendous career.

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Success has much more to do with preparation and application than luck or association. Giving your children advantages of preparation in the right area without blunting their personal interests is the Theme of “Raising Genius”. Choices you make while you are a parent of young children carrying through their teens will have lasting impact as they move through adulthood. “Raising Genius” provides an approach that can eliminate the majority of their college expenses and place them in demand thereafter. Amidst claims that “thirty is the new twenty” you can turn this worthless concession upside-down and have your children destroy the fad of lower expectations. The future is theirs!

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Choose your pledges! I pledge to replace 5% of my wardrobe with organic fibers I pledge to buy all organic intimate apparel from this day forward I pledge to purchase no less than four organic garments per season I pledge to introduce two or more friends to CATA, challenging them to take the pledge http://cataorganic.com/pledge.php#

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CATA Announces: Spokesperson Wins Pageant By Pat Davis

Official Spokesperson, Elizabeth Tran Our Spokesperson Elizabeth Tran who currently holds the Miss Earth Florida title was crowned July 26, 2015 outside Los Angeles as the new Miss Earth USA Eco. Slow and Sustainable Fashion has made it's way to the Miss Earth USA Pageant. Tran is the first contestant to compete wearing a 100% sustainable and organic wardrobe. She is the first contestant to compete in the industry utilizing a sustainable and organic fashion platform. Her wardrobe was sponsored by CATA affiliate companies to include all aspects of the fashion she wore as she competed for the title of Miss Earth USA. Her gown on the opposite page was the collaboration of two CATA affiliates, Silver Needle & Thread and Creative Jewelry Designs by Laura Staley. The gown was made using 100% silk, organic cotton, reclaimed copper, recycled crystals and chandelier parts. The vision and design for the gown was conceived by Elizabeth to cover all the values of how she views the Miss Earth USA title:

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Spokesperson Wins Pageant (Continued) A voice for the Earth. Integrity driven. Protector of the planet. Conscious and Mindfully focused. Ambassadorship for Positive Targeted Change in areas that affect our lives the most. We're so proud of Elizabeth and her accomplishments. If you are a CATA affiliate your company has experienced Elizabeth's efforts to help grow your Brand and increase the visibility of your company by wearing, publicly speaking, blogging, tweeting, posting and being an ambassador for your Brand--Her platform just became National!

Tranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;'s wearing a fun pair of organic cotton shorts. She received several medals throughout the days of events leading up to the pageant.

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This organic cotton jumpsuit was perfect for the sunny weather in LA.

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Tranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gown was made using 100% silk, organic cotton, reclaimed copper, recycled crystals and chandelier parts. This Eco girl is shining bright in red. http://cataorganic.com/

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Talbott's enameled hindged bracelet purchased for $10.00. Retail on tag $40.00. Costume ring purchased for $5.00. Estimated value $20.00

COLLECTING COSTUME JEWELRY ON A BUDGET By Melinda Lewis Photos courtesy of Melinda Lewis

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SINCE THE 1990S, COLLECTING VINTAGE COSTUME JEWELRY HAS GROWN INTO A WELL-RECOGNIZED HOBBY. AUTHORS HAVE WRITTEN COUNTLESS BOOKS ON THE HISTORY OF VINTAGE COSTUME JEWELRY, ITS ORIGINS, AND THE COLLECTABILITY OF THESE WONDERFUL WORKS OF ART. Moreover,

organizations have formed that dedicate their work to the studies of vintage costume and collectible costume jewelry. It isn't just about the "junk" found in grandma's top drawer anymore! In the early years of this hobby, finding vintage costume jewelry was relatively easy and inexpensive. However, in past twenty- five years, the market has become more competitive. Today, despite the fact that the most coveted pieces of vintage costume jewelry can cost hundreds, even thousands of dollars, there are still ways to find great bargains and grow your collection at a price you can afford.

ESTATE AND GARAGE SALES Estate and garage or tag sales are at the ground level of the purchasing ladder, and this is where dealers often go to find those terrific finds and buys. However, standing in line for a quick peek at the possibility of finding something great isn't always fun. It can mean early morning travel and long hours of waiting and standing. But if you are up for the adventure and are willing to wait your turn to view the offerings, estate sales are often your best resource for finding great jewelry pieces. Garage sales too can be very fruitful

Italian "Wedding Cake" bead necklace purchased for $7.50. Estimated value is $70.00.

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Costume Jewelry on a Budget (Continued) in finding remarkable bargains, but jewelry is less often present at these kinds of sales. Don't be shy to ask if the sellers have any costume jewelry for sale. There's a good chance it got left inside, and these buys can be terrific! THRIFT SHOPS, ANTIQUE MALLS, AND CHURCH BAZAARS. Long waits and lines are not the case for all purchasing opportunities, and this is why thrift shops and antique malls are great locations to find isolated deals. When purchasing jewelry at thrift stores and antique shops, the dealer has done the hard part of acquiring a piece. One can Unsigned goldtone necklace purchased for $4.99. Estimated value $24.00. Hobe bracelet peruse at one's purchase for $35.00. Estimated value $79.00 leisure without being elbowed or exhausted from the long waits in line. Pricing is generally low at thrift stores as the establishments want and need to move product fast to raise needed funds. Thrift stores inventory changes frequently and many have scheduled mark downs even after just a week of the piece being on display. Although some antique malls can be expensive, this isn't necessarily the case. Many dealers enjoy turning over merchandise quickly and have more than fair bargains available for purchase. Often dealers will offer an additional discount if you make a bundle purchase. Also, some dealers underestimate current market values, so great deals are still widely available. Church bazaars are another wonderful place to find fantastic jewelry. Keep up with local town newspapers as these church sales can be listed in the classified section under fundraisers, but not necessarily advertised in wider- circulated newspapers because of the cost.

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CONDITION For those inexpensive finds to be a great deal, the condition must also be good. Pieces that are broken or missing stones may go at a fraction of what their worth might be (if perfect). Be reminded that repairs can get costly and stone replacements in many cases can be near to impossible. A good habit is to have some trusty high-powered reading glasses from the Dollar Store to examine the jewelry before it is purchased. Almost always these types sales are non-refundable, and you could find your precious collecting dollars going to waste. Lastly, if adventuring outside the home isn't possible, vintage online shops and retailers do offer bargains. These deals can be easily found by adjusting the search criteria for pieces you are interested in purchasing by selecting the "lowest price" option. Venues like Ebay have a "buy it now" Large unsigned clip earrings purchased for $5.00. Estimated value $50.00 feature that makes it as good as going up to the store counter with no wait or question as to whether you'll get the piece. Etsy, Ruby Lane, and Poshmark are a few of the other online sites where sellers offer frequent bargains, and most sites have buyer protection policies in place so you can shop worry free. With a couple of months left in summer, it's a wonderful time to use these ideas to explore and begin collecting costume jewelry on a budget! Melinda Lewis is a Jewelry historian, author of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Napier Bookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;; collector and vendor for vintage jewelry, http://www.vintagejewelrycollect.com/.

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HONEYDEW CUCUMBER SMOOTHIE • 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped • 1 scoop Greens First • 1 cup chopped honeydew melon • 1/2 cup almond milk Garnish - sprig of mint (optional) Place all ingredients into a blender and puree until smooth. Add more almond milk if the mixture is too thick. Enjoy!

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Your True Colours ABURY White Saadia Shoulder Bag Berber Collection â&#x201A;Ź249.00 An everyday shoulder bag modeled on the original Berber bag, the ABURY White Saadia Shoulder Bag brims with worldliness and character. Being able to claim that it has changed the lives of many in a small village in the Atlas mountains, the Berber shoulder bag is no ordinary bag, but combines historical stories with striking fashion statement.

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Cool Skin Tones

Cool Skin Tones can work with black accessories better than Warm Skin Tones. They can also wear bright colors, however, they can choose black accessories with ease.

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Warm Skin Tones

Warm Skin Tones do better with off white, brown, or bright colors in their color palette for accessories. Wearing black as an outfit for a Warm Skin Tone, can be successful by adding brightly colored accessories.

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A Fish Named Fred: Fashion from The Netherlands A FISH NAMED FRED WAS BORN IN THE HOT SUMMER OF

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Men's collection Next to the shirts and formal jackets there is a good choice in polo's, tees, waistcoats, knitwear, trousers, shorts and swim trunks. Structure To make life a little easier for both consumer and retailers, A fish named Fred has prepared 7 different color groups. Coral Red, A touch of White, Jungle Fever, Cool Khaki, Denim Dreams, Arctic Aqua and Midnight Blues. Each color group fits well together and has an optimal balance to present as a theme in store or online. This way it is much more convenient to imagine how a consumer will see the collection in the shop. Of course it's possible to mix and match the different groups to new blends. Be creative and have your own pick of fishy business.

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Complete with Fish masks for retail displays!

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Since a couple of seasons we have been making the lady fish collection and every time it is sold out really soon. In order to keep the same structure the AFNF Amsterdam Creative Collective has made a compact selection of 22 ladies blouses in 3 variations. Beside the blouses there are funky tees and reversible dresses with unique prints on the in- and outside. Shapes Of course there is the regular fit blouse. A stylish silhouette that is also available in bigger sizes. Then there is the boyfriend fit and the 3rd fit there is a asymmetrical shape.

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iSHARE Agency Spotlight: Elaine Enis By Sherri Henley

AT ISHARE AGENCY, MY FOUNDING PARTNER, CHERYL MALIK AND I TAKE GREAT PLEASURE IN SPOTLIGHTING OUR EXPERTS, AS WE EACH MAINTAIN AUTONOMY WHILE CREATING A WHOLE. B Y BRINGING EXPERTS TOGETHER WE ARE ABLE TO DELIVER TO OUR CLIENTS FAR AND ABOVE WHAT WE COULD POSSIBLY MANAGE ALONE BECAUSE, “T OGETHER WE A RE STRONGER.”

Join me as I interview Elaine Enis of Unending Love by Exclusively Elaine.

Q - Sherri: Elaine, you are a multi-talented entrepreneur and artist serving as an iSHARE Expert and iSHARE Client. Tell us about yourself and your various business ventures... A - Elaine: I currently live in Olive Branch, Mississippi but grew up in Memphis. My career has taken me from Marketing Teacher to Key Account Representative with a National Company to Entrepreneur. For the past 18 years, I have supervised and audited a regional chain of stores. In recent years, I allowed my creative side to emerge for myself and not just for use in business. In 2010, I created a Christian design I call "Unending Love". I also paint in acrylic and write poetry. I recently started working on a couple of country music songs and am in the process of getting the words put into music.

Q - Sherri: iSHARE Agency works with you on brand development and project management. Tell us how it feels to be "branded" with an online identity and how that works for you... A - Elaine: I like being branded with a Christian design that was designed to express God's unending love. I am aware of anything that I post on social media needs to reflect my

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personal mission statement of living a life guided by God and the sharing of His unending love with others. When one is conscious of being "branded" one makes sure their online presence across all social media platforms is harmoniously integrated.

Q - Sherri: We began our relationship due to a mutual friend and iSHARE Expert, Shelley Baur, which started our journey of business brainstorming and social media intelligence through Sherri Henley Intelligence (SHI) initially...later converting to iSHARE Agency. Tell us about your experience during the transition phase from SHI to iSHARE... A - Elaine: It was flawless as SHI transformed into iSHARE. The added benefit was the addition of a team of experts in their field.

Q - Sherri: Exclusively Elaine is your "brand" with your line #unendinglove as your focus in artistry. Share your story of how you designed this piece... A - Elaine: One day in 2010, I was trying to think of something I could paint to take to a friend that had invited my husband and I to dinner. Being a card-carrying "Southern Belle", I have to take a gift when going to dinner at someone's home. As I sat there thinking the good Lord sent me inspiration in the form of a cross and heart. I sketched the design that have formed and then did a small painting. My friend loved the painting. She asked me to paint a few more that she could give away. I started working on a name for the design and one Sunday my pastor used the phrase "unending love" I immediately claimed this as the name of my design.

Q - Sherri: What type of items is available through the #unendinglove line? A - Elaine: T-shirts, hates, sweatshirts, embroidered prayer pillow and framed design, Sterling Silver jewelry and other jewelry with the design engraved, coffee mug and car decals.

Q - Sherri: We are very impressed with your attention to detail and quality. Explain why you believe quality is better than quantity...

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iSHARE Spotlight (Continued) A - Elaine: I have a saying, "if you are going to do something, do it right and do it right the first time." Doing quality work is what brings about referrals and happy customers that will buy again.

Q - Sherri: How did you take an idea and turn it into artistry with a production team? A - Elaine: One thing led to another thing. People suggested I make the design into jewelry and the company that does my embroidery made suggestions for some items on my website; I also saw items when shopping that inspired me also.

Q - Sherri: What is your market and why? A - Elaine: As my design is a Christian design, my market is the Christian consumer.

Q - Sherri: The #unendinglove design has a cross in the middle of a heart based on your Christian beliefs. In a world of political correctness and fear of some to mention faith...why are you adamant about sharing your Christian values through your work? A - Elaine: If we deny Him, He will deny us. I plan on rejoicing in His Heavenly kingdom one day. I would rather offend man than offend God. I would never hold my faith over anyone and am tolerant of other people having their beliefs yet at the same time I am not ashamed to hold on to my Christian beliefs and values. I am have had so many "God moments" in my live and am proud to be His child.

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Q - Sherri: iSHARE also worked with you on additional ventures...would you like to share the pork-skin story? A - Elaine: Let's just say it is under development and not ready to come to light. Stay tuned.

Q - Sherri: As a successful business-woman in another field (financial) unrelated to artistry...how do you balance work/life experience? A - Elaine: I am a high energy person that has to pull in the reins at times. I always start my day alone with God. That sets the tone for the rest of the day. I have to make myself stop "work" many times. I am constantly asking myself if my life is in or out of balance. If it is out of balance I make adjustments as necessary. I have all kinds of exercise equipment at my house and make a daily workout as part of my day. I try to end the day reading a good book.

Q - Sherri: What is your primary focus as a professional? A - Elaine: To do the most with what I have to work with and to make the most of each day.

Q - Sherri: What can we expect in the future for Exclusively Elaine in terms of product and the evolution of your business model? A - Elaine: Always open to new ideas. I have more Sterling Silver jewelry items to introduce as they are finished by the manufacturer.

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iSHARE Spotlight (Continued) Q - Sherri: As a multi-faceted artist, professional, and entrepreneur...what is the greatest piece of advice you offer to others? A - Elaine: Do what you enjoy doing and brings you happiness. Too much of society focuses on the big job, the big house, the fancy car, but is that really the key to happiness? Too many people let their desires overtake them. Know who is leading, your own heart or the pull of society.

Q - Sherri: Tell us how to make lemonade... A - Elaine: Add a little sweetness to your life. Take the focus off yourself and be a help to others around you. There is always someone that needs a kind word or a kind deed. “In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path". Proverbs 3:6 iShare Agency is bringing experts together for project management, brand development and speakers bureau. Founding partners, Sherri Henley and Cheryl Malik established this global agency in 2014 growing to over 25 experts. iSHARE Agency is the pinnacle of expertise for your project, brand, speaking career or speaker selection, start to finish. Contact iSHARE Agency at 5865 Ridgeway Center Pkwy, Ste 300, Memphis, Tennessee, 38120 – 901.820.4469 – info@ishareagency.com http://www.ishareagency.com

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