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USED Book Giveaways for My Vintage and Thrift-Store Lovin' Sistas

Posted by Elana Pruitt on August 4, 2008 at 2:21pm

"I said that exclusive book reviews are coming, right? Well, here is my numero uno. While yes, you can see I have tons of books in the works. You're probably thinking, Why can't she just read one at a time like a normal person? Well two reasons: I'm not normal, and I like to skip around based on my mood and interest at that moment.Soooooo, my recent fave is called The Joys of Much Too Much by Bonnie Fuller. I am apparently late jumping on the bandwagon with this book -- it was published in '06 (I know, two years ago isn't too behind.).Here are a few reasons why I bought this book:"...READ MORE about how you can win my book, which was written by a magazine and media mogul who worked her way to the top!Oh, and if you have some chick lits, celeb bios, or deep novels you would recommend, please contact me and I will mention that you were the one who recommended it.Cheers!Elana

TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL....

Posted by CASSANDRA on August 4, 2008 at 1:00pm

I'M TAKING MY TALENTS TO THE NEXT LEVEL.I'VE BLESSED WITH TALENTS THAT GOD GAVE ME AND NOW I'M PUTTING THEM TO USE.I AM A ONLINE STORE OWNER OF "ROSALYN SCENT", I WORKED VERY HARD TO GET MY BUSINESS GOING. I'M HAPPY AND I'M GOING TO GO FAR! I HAVE DREAMS OF OPENING A STORE ONEDAY AND IT WILL HAPPEN, NO LET REPHRASE THAT, IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN!www.rosalynsbathandbody.comI ALSO HAVE A TALENT THAT I'VE USED THROUGHTOUT MY YEARS OF GROWING UP BUT NEVER DID ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THAT TALENT IS BEING A WRITER.I WROTE SHORT STORIES, JOURNALS AND ETC.... www.bleukashmere.comWELL WITH MY HUSBAND SUPPORT, I WROTE A BOOK.IT'S CALLED EROTIC FLAVA, YES ITS AN A BOOK OF EROTIC STORIES. I'M CURRENTLY WORKING ON MY SECOND BOOK, IT'S NASED ON MY LIFE IN BROOKLYN. YES I TOOK IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL!I HAVE MY WEBSITE UP (WHERE I'M PROMOTING MY BOOK) AND I FEEL GREAT! I HAVE CAME A LOND WAY AND I BELIEVE GOD IS GOING TO CONTINUE TO BLESS ME.I'M GOING TO ALWAYS FOLLOW MY DREAM AND MAKE MY MARK IN THIS WORLD! IM GOING TO SHOW MINORITIES THAT WE CAN STAND OUT AND BE SUCCESSFUL LIKE EVERYONE ELSE, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND IN GOD.

Jolt! For the Week of August 04, 2008 – Balance

Posted by Alive Inc & ALIVE Magazine on August 4, 2008 at 11:30am

Many of us have several facets to our lives those that are on a personal level – daughter, sister, aunt, wife, significant other, friend and those on a professional level – CEO, CFO, Consultant, Mentor, Mentee to name a few.To be truly successful, it is important that we are successful in both areas of our lives. If there is inconsistency in one, there will be inconsistency in the other – you will have no TRUE success in either area.At this time that business is ramping up, children are returning to school and family trips are being planned, it is important that we become focused on those things that are important to our entire life, not just one aspect and learn to make both areas of our lives compliment one another.Action ItemsIdentify and prioritize your top 10 goals – 5 personal and 5 professionalIdentify how they compliment one another and the time necessary to accomplish each goalObtain the resources necessary to accomplish your goalsMake it Happen!This may take a bit of time, but as you are aware – those things worth having a worth working for. When you focus on obtaining balance in your life, that harmony will invite success to your life and business.Your Success Advisor,Alive Inc. Coachseed. plant. grow.coach@aliveincorporated.comwww.aliveincorporated.comALIVE Magazinewww.alivemagonline.comCopyright © 2008 Alive Incorporated

Multiple Streams of Income

Posted by Hadayai Majeed on August 4, 2008 at 5:30am

Good Morning My Sistas.....It will soon be morning Eastern time so I am getting a head start. I am learning how to work solid plans (not get rich quick), etc. to earn the money I need to fill in the gaps. Below is a link you can use when you are ready to sell your old cell phone. You earn cash and I earn cash.Visit: http://www.cellforcash.com/index.asp?aff=C676GC&ref=40900I have another plan I work and it is great. Solid company no glitz. Wonderful ongoing training and best of all a guaranteed commission check every month. My checks are small now however it is enough to put gas in the van. My team is growing and in another three months the checks will increase, double, triple, etc. It is worth the wait. Steady consistent work pays all the time. Email me about this opportunity (the url is long) at haleem1@aol.com.Multiple stream of income..more than one way to make money.Hadayai

Everything's BIG in Texas!

Posted by Ginger Jones on August 4, 2008 at 1:54am

Ok, so my 20 year old son decided he would fix dinner tonight--Spaghetti, Salad and Texas Toast. I know most of you are wondering how I can have a 20 year-old son, when I'm only 25, but that's another story for a different day....Anyhow, I am a Weight Management Consultant. Well, that's one of the hats I wear. I am happy to say that I've helped many reach and maintain their optimum weight through Transitions, my company's weight management system.I decided that this year would be the year for me to lose those last terrible 10.So, our dinner tonight wasn't too bad: spaghetti sauce, minimal carbs; angel hair pasta, cooked al dente, medium carb content; salad--no carbs; Texas Toast--CARB COUNT OF THE CHARTS!!!!Have any of you ever had Texas Toast? If you have, then you know you can't open the freezer and look at it and not end up stuffing your face with it within 5 minutes.But, does it have to be sooo decadent????This is how it's described on the Pepperidge Farm website (Pepperidge Farm--need I say more?) "Thick, melt-in-your-mouth toast is topped with herbs and garlic or cheese. Sinfully-rich slices heat up in your oven in just 5 minutes". Who can resist THAT??? Then they have the nerve to post the nutrition information!Texas Toast GarlicNutrition Facts*Amount per Serving (serving size) = 1SliceCalories 150 Sugars 1gTotal Fat 7g Protein 3gSat. Fat 2gTrans Fat 3g % Daily Values**Cholesterol 0mg Vitamin A 0%Sodium 190mg Vitamin C 0%Total Carb. 18g Calcium 0%Dietary Fiber 2g Iron 6%Seven grams of fat and 18 grams of carbs in 1 slice of bread (who eats just one). And 150 calories--but, fortunately, we focus on fat loss; we don't count calories! ;~)Being a Weight Management Consultant, I am privy some of the tricks of the trade that can keep some of the food I eat from clinging to these hips of mine. Here are three quick tips for my fellow Texas Toast lovers out there:1) Drink an 8 ounce glass of warm lemon water first thing in the morning. This aids your gall bladder in processing fat.2) Eat a salad (or any raw veggies) before your main meals. This will slow down the digestive process and minimize the conversion of glucose to fat.3) Break up your main meals. You've probably heard this before, but eating smaller more frequent meals really does help to improve the body's metabolism.Unfortunately, there are no quick tips to help my with my love of Texas Toast. I'll probably have to take care of Texas Toast the old-fashioned way and work it off!Ginger Jones, NCBusiness Development

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Don't Forget........

Posted by blittles on August 3, 2008 at 11:34pm

Karma Kutie Contest started August 1st!!!!Please submit all pics to Karma.Kidz@yahoo.comSee Contest Rules on www.ItsKarmaBaby.comGood Luck!!!

100% Loan Approval!

Posted by Paris Hill on August 3, 2008 at 11:21pm

How many deals have you had that you prayed would get approved, but soon became a dead deal?What about those deals that you have a great client, but those clients had a little ding on their credit which made their scores low and you just couldn’t get the deal to work.If I can help you get all your deals approved, no matter bad credit, low scores or both…. Would you be interested?We have two programs that will help you get your deals: loan ready and ready fast! The first program is called the “Credit wipe” and it means exactly what it says “credit wipe”! This program wipes a client’s credit clean in 60 days, this is not a credit repair service, it’s a credit wipe! The credit is wiped clean off judgments, bankruptcies, liens, late pays and even the ones that the credit repair service can’t help with: student loans and child support! The credit wipe program will have your clients credit wiped cleaned within 60 days!The second program is our “credit boosting program”, this is the program for those clients who have good credit, but they need a higher score. We can get the credit score raised within 3 weeks!Now I should have your attention! Are you thinking about all those clients you had to tell them, you could not do the deal? Reach and get those dead deals and let us help you get the deal approved to buy a house or to be one of your investors.I am sure you have questions, so please call me on my cell phone at: 312-719-0020 or email me at: phill@jay-lonconsultingcorp.com or phill@ahspropertymanagement.com.......I know this is great huh?

Off Topic: Are the High Gas Prices Eating at Your Wallet?

Posted by Rhonda Jai on August 3, 2008 at 7:55pm

I don’t know about you, but the continued increase in the cost of gas that we are paying at the gas pump is kicking me where it hurts! What’s that you say? I say in my wallet and I’m sure you may be feeling this same pain as well. I’m sure you’re wondering like me, how high will the gas prices go? Some predict that the fuel prices may escalate to $10.00 or more a gallon at the pump. I don’t know about you, at that point or even possibly sooner the price hitting that level, there is really no point in going to work! You would be probably working to pay for gas to go into your vehicle and virtually nothing else. Most people are average folks just trying to make it in our economy and it would be difficult for them to manage paying high gas prices that continue to go up! As a matter of fact, it may already be difficult for some people. We are already at record level gas prices at the present time. In some places the price for regular unleaded gas is already over $4.00 per gallon and steadily approaching $5.00 per gallon as of this writing. It appears that the future outlook on the gas prices coming down are bleak and the stress on our wallets will continue.Click Here To Read More

MiniMizz ::: That Burning Feeling

Posted by Rikki on August 2, 2008 at 10:07pm

Nah, not the type you need to see the doctor about. I mean that great, burn inside your chest feeling you get when the idea comes into your head and you know it's THE ONE! It's not a feeling that you can look for or find, it just comes to you. Sometimes at the weirdest times, in the strangest of places.I've known that I wasn't doing all I could and was in the process of restructuring my business end, but not sure exactly how. Well today, it hit me - and HARD, while cleaning no less. Picture that. I had just moved the storage and filing cabinets from under my desk and was pulling out all the crap that had fallen behind them in the last... 18 months. Nah unh, don't say nuffin! Somewhere within the Go Gettas site, there is a post by Thedy B about clearing out the clutter. I'm here to attest that not only does it work in finding stuff (like my PayPal debit card that grew legs yesterday, but found it after throwing some things away), it can allow those lightbulb moments to happen.I have taken to writing down whatever pops into my head in regards to this idea, because although it's what I needed the timing isn't exactly right. I have some obligations to take care of before I can start cultivating. Tying up loose ends also helps, by the way.I learned something on Thursday at a seminar, well more like had recent revelations confirmed... NEVER get comfortable, NEVER stop learning and NEVER take on anything that doesn't make you beam or want to shout it from the mountain top. When that fire burns inside you, it transmits and translates. There is a lot to be said for following your passion. Enthusiasm is contagious. Seriously. As you read this, can you feel my energy? The type that tells you I want to just SCREAM with JOY? lolIt's also probably why it took me all of 2 minutes and 7 backspace corrections to finish this particular blog post. When you're fired up and following intuition, it just flows.Alright, back to cleaning, cuz resting on one's laurels just makes you tired!Toodles~MizzRikki

How I got Started - My New Blog

Posted by Christine on August 2, 2008 at 6:00pm

As I wrote in a previous post, I've started a new blog that is connected with my store. If you like what you read, you can purchase with PayPal right from the blog.I’ve always taken a holistic approach to life, even before it was cool to be “green”. I hated taking excess medications and never kept a whole bunch of remedies, i.e. antacid tablets, Alka-Seltzer, cough medicine and the like. I felt that these things only treated the symptoms, not the underlying causes of the problem. It also helped that my mother was a nurse with a firm belief in “riding it out” and was aware of the many side effects of medications that doctors sometimes prescribe so freelRead the rest here.CeeCee Woolard
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New News on BBWO

Posted by LaShanda Henry on August 2, 2008 at 3:30pm

I hope you are having a blessed day! I just wanted to let you know about what's new on Black Business Women Online, THE Black Social Network for Women Entrepreneur of Color. BBWO is almost 3300 Members Strong! If you are looking for new and created ways to shine on BBWO and Build Your Online Business read this post... http://sistapreneurs.ning.com/forum/topic/show?id=932382%3ATopic%3A173169# BBWO Founder, Lashanda Henry, Featured in SisterSpeak Magazine Read this exclusive, tell all interview to learn more about the woman behind BBWO and gain tips on how to build your business online! http://www.sisterspeakonline.com/LaShandaHenryBuildsBlackBusiness.asp Featured Spotlight Members... Ayanna D http://sistapreneurs.ning.com/profile/AyannaD Richelle Shaw http://sistapreneurs.ning.com/profile/RichelleShaw Win a Copy of Richelle's Book: How To Build a Million Dollar Business... http://sistapreneurs.ning.com/forum/topic/show?id=932382%3ATopic%3A171411 New Sista Sites added to the BlackGirlClick Network http://www.blackgirlclick.com/adnetwork_links BBWO SisterSite - Work and Web Women http://workandwebwomen.com Learn Howto Become a Spotlight Member on BBWO http://sistapreneurs.ning.com/forum/topic/show?id=932382%3ATopic%3A172929 Check out the latest Business eBooks and Urban Web Tools by LHenry http://www.e-junkie.com/lhenry Happy Reading! LaShanda.

Any Sisters From Maryland

Posted by Erica Goodridge on August 2, 2008 at 3:25pm

Hey Sisters,I wanted to know who is from Maryland. Let me know if you would like to get together for a networking social. It would be nice if we all got together and supported each other's business and endeavors. That would be so powerful! Email me if anyone is up for connecting locally. erica_goodridge@yahoo.comErica

Catching up on things

Posted by Christine on August 2, 2008 at 2:00pm

Hello to all! I know I’ve been MIA for a while – I’ve managed to peek in and read a bit, so I am caught up on what’s going on. I’ve been in the process of switching my website from its initial inception at neosoul.essentials.com to www.sheaproducts.info . I plan on sitting down at the computer with my notebook catching up on my BBC obligations.That being said more change! I finally figured out Zen Cart, so for those who are currently struggling with this open source shopping cart/store design, there is light at the end of the tunnel. (Notice I did not write that I could offer help. I’m still learning, and I don’t want to mess anyone else up!!! LOL) I like the look of my new website – it looks clean and neat. Plus I love my new photo istockphoto. Of course, you’ll have to visit the website at www.sheaproducts.info to see what I’m writing about. I’ve also included a store blog where one can, surprise, also purchase products. I am currently loving WordPress and my boys over at HostGator.My educator site is currently rearing its head and I have started a blog geared toward resources and information about educating our black children. I feel that many parents want to do the right thing by their children, but do not have the resources or information to do so. I will mostly be featuring posts from there on blackmomclub.ning.com, so if you’re interested, head on over there!My first site will stay up and active. I am inviting all members of the BBC to check the links page (both of them) at www.neosoulessentials.com to be sure that I’ve included your link. If I have not, please email your banner to me at Christine@neosoulessentials.com so that you may be included.I hope all of you are well, and I look forward to getting back into the groove of things!

Visit SisterSpeak Online Magazine and Our Blogs Today for Beauty, Business and More!

Posted by Lisa Peyton-Caire on August 2, 2008 at 6:00am

Friends:Be sure to stop by SisterSpeak Online Magazine and our blog sites for beauty & business tips and more!Check out the following special features:

AND MUCH MORE! See the links below!SisterSpeak Online Talks with Songstress Jean Baylor (formerly of the soul duo Zhane') About Her New Album, Testimony: My Life Story PLUS! Special Music Giveaway for 4 Lucky Readers!Lisa's Lovely List of Top Beauty Picks!Celebrity Makeup Artist Akua Auset Inspires Beauty Leading Women Speak at SisterSpeak Online Magazine SisterSpeak Online's Special Health Series Networking Tips from Leading Woman Deena Pierott Sisters In Business Feature Stories SisterSpeak Online's Official BlogVisit our sites today where THE VOICES OF BLACK WOMEN TAKE CENTER STAGE!Lisa Peyton-CaireSisterSpeak Online Magazinewww.sisterspeakonline.comVisit Our BlogsSisterSpeak Online's Official Blog SisterSpeak Online Beauty Suite SisterSpeak Online Business Blog

VOTE FOR SISTERSPEAK ONLINE MAGAZINE FOR 2009 BLACK WEB AWARDS!

Posted by Lisa Peyton-Caire on August 2, 2008 at 4:00am

Friends!For the second year in a row, SisterSpeak Online Magazine has been nominated for the Black Web Awards! This year, we’ve been nominated in 2 categories as follows:Best E-Zine (We Won Last Year–our first year online!)http://www.blacktvonline.com/best-ezine/Best Site for Sistahs (We’re really proud of this category)!http://www.blacktvonline.com/best-site-for-sistahs/To win (winning is FUN!) WE NEED YOUR VOTES! We’ve got some great competition!Click the live links above to go to the Black Web Awards/Black TV Site to cast your votes for us in each category! Note–when you get to the vote page, you’ll see all the nominated sites listed first with live links. Scroll down to actually vote!YOU CAN VOTE AS MANY TIMES AS POSSIBLE between now and the ballot closing period.So Vote away–everyday (SMILES)!Let’s do this!LisaSisterSpeak Online Magazinewww.sisterspeakonline.com

Normally, I don't blog...........

Posted by OASIS COSMETICS by Kerri on August 2, 2008 at 12:25am

...........however, today, I'm gonna make an exception!I'm Kerri, founder/CEO of OASIS COSMETICS AND NATURAL SKIN HEALING.Of course, you already know that networking involves ALOT of e-mailing and commenting back and forth.Event invites here, forums there, etc.How's that working out for you?My husband and I started a business that is THE answer to key obstacles I have personally found with my networking habits.IF YOU SEND ME YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS, I WILL SEND YOU SOMETHING THAT WILL SPEAK FOR ITSELF!!!Peace*Kerri*OasisCosmetics@gmail.com

Refuge

Posted by Alive Inc & ALIVE Magazine on August 1, 2008 at 11:43pm

Where do you find refuge and how does it bless your life?

How To Drive More Traffic To Your Blog

Posted by Rhonda Jai on August 1, 2008 at 11:00pm

It would appear that so many people have a blog these days. However, what is the difference between a Perez Hilton and, say, any one of several thousands of blogs which fall into insignificance each and every day? The answer of course is getting more traffic to your blog and here are a few easy ways to make this happen.To begin with it is essential that your blog is full of meaning and not simply someplace to store a stack of rewritten articles. If the amount of activity already taking place on your blog is heavy, this in turn, draws more visitors and has many positive benefits. Each time a comment is posted on your blog it is updated and the search engines tend to favor sites with new and regularly restructured information. This will also persuade others to join in and once they have, they are likely to return more often to check out what sort of reaction has been received to what they had to say.Click here to read the complete article

The August 2008 Issue of "The SpeakHers' Notes : Available

Posted by THE CONFIDENCE ARCHITECT on August 1, 2008 at 8:16pm

Beautiful Community of "Change Agents",The August 2008 Issue of "The SpeakHers' Notes" is available.Celebrate this Inaugural Issue and as well as the featured member of PMSoC.Download your copy from the Professional Motivational SpeakHers of Color "Forum".By sharing a copy of "The SpeakHers' Notes", you are not only promoting the beautiful moments, talents, and blessings within this industry,...you are promoting YOU and YOUR PASSION!The September 2008 Issue is currently on the design table, should you have articles, great coaching/motivational news, September events (local and worldwide) and wonderful advertisements/promotions, and moving affirmations, please feel free to forward by August 15th (date was extended from the August 11th). v_ivana@MyAspirationsDCS.comSuccess!

I Hate Writing Articles - There Must Be A Better Way?!

Posted by Rhonda Jai on August 1, 2008 at 8:07pm

If you own, run or maintain an Internet business, you probably need articles to provide you with content for your website. Users are always looking for information and if your site can provide that information, you'll drive more traffic to your site, boosting business for you.Articles provide many benefits, but perhaps the most important thing they do is to place your site high in page rankings for search engines. This happens because your articles have keywords in them that are relevant to your site. Therefore, when someone does a search for the information they're looking for, your site is more likely to come up if you use relevant keywords.In addition, articles are a way to link your site to another site or newsletter. Visitors appreciate quality content, and if you have it, you are much more likely to be asked to link your site to many other sites, increasing your exposure. This also increases confidence and trust levels in your company and web site, which drives more customers and traffic to you.Click Here To Read More

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