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8 & 9 Good News

10 Good Events

12 - 14 Good Products

18 & 19 Good AdventuresDunedin to Tarpon Springs on the Jolley Trolley

20 & 21 Good PeopleCalvary Baptist Church adopts

Eisenhower Elementary

23 Good BusinessChia Bia USA and Equusolutions

24 & 25 Good EatingChoosing the right eggs, honey banana bread

and Genesis drinks

The Good Stuff

Features

Staying Healthy 16 & 17to Build Your Immune System

by David Foreman

Good Gardening with Jai 26Master Organic Gardener Jai Hambly

on winter planting

28 & 29 Survival Tips for the Work-at-Home Mom

by Aliza Sherman and Danielle Smith

Calm Your Networking Nerves 30by Jessica Rivelli

10 Things 31Every Woman Entrepreneur Must Know

by Cheryl Pullins

James and Ryane Shields 34Bring Joy to Foster Children

by April Putzulu

My Story 38by Kim Linder

About the CoverIn recogniti on of Nati onal Adopti on Month, James and Ryane Shields are being honored for work that has resulted in foster children fi nding forever families. Story on page 34. Photo courtesy of the Tampa Bay Rays.

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I get the privilege of going to meetings and events all over town to network and generally

see what’s going on. My journeys are always learning experiences, but the highlight

is getting to know some extraordinary people. Th e part I love most about putting

GoodLiving together is the knowledge that these extraordinary people have a place

to shine on our pages.

Th is magazine is about people living a good life. Stepping out with courage, spirit and

determination to dig a little deeper, do a little more and leave the world in a little better

shape than it was before. It’s also about people wanting to make better decisions, live

more balanced and take care of their families and their homes.

Some people want us to be healthier and so they dedicate their lives to something related

to fi tness, nutrition, wellness or medicine. Some seek to improve the current and future

lives of children: their educational opportunities; their safety; their cultural experiences

or just plain wholesome fun. We have advocates for the environment, veterans’ aff airs, the

homeless, victims of violence, animals and much, much more. Last but not least, we have

thousands of people of faith who are led to serve their fellow man in a wide variety of

capacities, and often go unsung.

Th ese people come from all walks of life. Th e entrepreneur and the stay-at-home mom.

Th e executive and the college student. Th e celebrity and the non-profi t volunteer. Th e

politician and the citizen advocate. Th e adoptive parent of multiple children and the

caregiver who tends to a failing spouse. Male, female, young, old, rich or poor, we are a

community full of extraordinary daily heroes.

Th is issue, we are saluting women in small business. And as a part of

that salute are launching GoodLiving Women of Action to call special

attention to daily heroes of the female variety in the following

categories: entrepreneur, community, ministry, children and

advocacy. We will give this designation to women featured in

GoodLiving who meet the criteria, and they will hold a place of

honor on our website as a way to inspire others.

Readers can always submit story ideas through our website and now you can submit

nominations for GoodLiving Women of Action.

Until next time, be good!

...from the Editor

Pamela Settle

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Attention Disabled Veterans Th e Abilities Foundation was awarded a $25,000 grant from Th e

Home Depot Foundation to make improvements to the homes of

disabled veterans. Th e goal is to make them handicapped-accessible,

safe, and secure. All supplies are funded by the grant and the work

will be performed by Home Depot employees who volunteer their

time. Veterans can apply for the assistance by sending an email

with their name, address, phone number, e-mail address; nature of

disability; handicapped modifi cations requested; and an explanation

of the inability to fund improvements. Send direct inquiries to

Frank Delucia at [email protected].

Campaign Against BPA in CansTh e Breast Cancer Fund released a report that tested six diff erent

canned foods marketed to and consumed by children for their

levels of BPA. Every food sample tested positive for BPA, with

Campbell’s Disney Princess and Toy Story soups testing the

highest. Others included ConAgra (maker of Chef Boyardee),

Annie’s Homegrown and Hain Celestial (maker of Earth’s Best).

Th e organization is concerned that children may be vulnerable to

the eff ects of hormone-disrupting chemicals like BPA. Because

of its link to breast cancer, they are also working to have BPA

eliminated from canned goods and other sources in general.

Th ey need advocates to go to their website and be a part of their

campaigns. BreastCancerFund.org

Somebody Cares Tampa BayDaniel and Kathy Bernard have led this ministry for

16 years and on September 24, they coordinated a

staggering 5,000 volunteers in three counties, 30

cities and across 300+ projects during their Carefest

Day. Th ey work with cities and churches to identify

projects that will help elderly and disabled improve their homes

and in some cases, bring the home up to code. Each year Tampa

and St. Petersburg compete for the Care Cup, awarded to the city

with the most projects. Th e award will remain in St. Petersburg’s

trophy case for another year!

Th e Bernards encourage people to “Bee Caretageous” throughout

the year. For more information on how to be a volunteer, visit their

website at SCTB.org.

news

Activities for MomsEntrepreneur Amy Lundy Lusthaus has

launched the Small Fry Society and Bun in

the Oven Bunch to off er distinctively-themed

socials for moms, babies and moms-to-be.

Topics covered are food, fi tness, fashion, photos, friends, freebies

and more. Th e fi rst term of Bun in the Oven Bunch begins Tuesday,

October 11. Registration is now open for weekend socials that

begin in November. Girls’ Night Out, a moms and moms-to-be

only event, takes place on

October 25, 6:30 - 8:30pm at Neiman Marcus and includes a

cosmetics presentation, styling discussion, mini-makeovers,

a photo booth, music, food, drinks, friends and more. For more

information, SmallFrySociety.com.

Advocacy Alert Regarding Supplements Th e Federal Drug Administration is currently in a comment period

for Th e New Dietary Ingredient guidance they are considering.

Th e comment period is open until December 2, 2011. If you or

your loved ones take vitamins and nutritional supplements, you

need to learn more about what this means and the consequences.

Th e natural health community is concerned that this will hurt

the consumer and all the legitimate businesses that sell safe and

eff ective products. It could outlaw products that people have been

relying on for their health; the high cost of the process could drive

companies out of business; and supplements will cost much more

for the consumer. Critics see this as a move to shift supplement

sales to pharmaceutical companies to boost their earnings. Search

New Dietary Ingredients Guidance and read for yourself.

Many sites give information on how to contact your federal

representatives and the FDA.

Calvary Chapel and FCE pack foodFeeding Children Everywhere held a food packing event at Calvary

Chapel. Volunteers spend their Sunday afternoon packing 40,000

meals bound for India!


Share your good news.Send stories to [email protected]

news

Treats for TroopsTreats for Troops volunteers package and

send homemade goodies and other treats to

U.S. troops in the war zones. Th is year again,

they are collecting leftover individually wrapped

Halloween candy to use as fi ller in the boxes. Candy tastes

better than packing peanuts and is environmentally friendlier.

Our Troops enjoy receiving anything from home and it shows

that WE THE PEOPLE have not forgotten about them.

Th ey often share their sweets with the children where they are

deployed and these same grateful children become allies and

even tattle tales about where bombs are placed.

So a higher calling for the bags of candy you’d rather your kids

not eat anyway. Th ere is no limitation as to what kind of candy

to contribute as chocolate is acceptable at this time of year.

Get your school, church, friends or neighborhood together

and put together a collection. Th en contact Karin King at

[email protected] to coordinate the donation.

What is a Turtle-Hurdle?It’s Tough Mudder for kids! Being held on

October 23rd in Dunedin’s Highlander Park.

Sponsored by TriKidsRock.com, this is a ¼ mile

closed track with child-friendly (and muddy) obstacles for children

ages 4 to 14. Th eir website has registration information.

TriKidsRock.com is a brand new organization based in Dunedin,

and started by Eve “Ironman” Barrett, a mom who wants to do

something about childhood obesity. Th e group is bringing the joy

of triathlon to area youth with the goal of getting families outside

training and competing together. Th ey hold fi tness events and their

site even has a commerce page to help recycle wetsuits and other

fi tness gear that kids outgrow. Very sustainable!

Florida School ChildrenNeeded to Feed Kids in Haiti Feeding Children Everywhere is looking for schools across Central

Florida to help feed children in Haiti. Any school can raise money

and hold a meal packing event at their school. Each student is

asked to raise $10, which buys 40 meals. Classes compete for the

chance to be part of the packing event and have a pizza party. Th e

goal is to package and send over 1,000,000 meals per year to our

approved feeding centers, schools and orphanages in Haiti and to

involve every classroom and every student across Central Florida.

School registration begins on January 12 for the spring semester.

FeedingChildrenEverywhere.com for more information.

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events3rd Annual NOPE Candlelight VigilTh ursday, October 27th at 7 p.m. at Largo Central

Park, parents, friends and concerned community

members will come together to remember those

who have been lost to drug and alcohol addiction.

Speakers and performers will also bring attention

to the current fi ght against prescription drug abuse

that is killing someone every nine hours in Pinellas

County. NopeTaskForce.org.

Tenth Annual Mayor’sPrayer Breakfast in St. PetersburgTh is year, Lorraine Yaslowitz, wife of fallen offi cer Jeff

Yaslowitz, will share her story of faith as part of the

event held at Th e Coliseum in St. Petersburg. Mayor

Bill Foster will also be in attendance. Presented by

the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg. Tickets $18 in

advance, $20 at the door. StPeteYMCA.org

Healthy Family Fun FestIn honor of Red Ribbon Week, bring the kids to the

Healthy Family Fun Fest and have them sign the pledge

to be drug free. Saturday, October 29 in Vinoy Park

from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participate in a One-Mile Walk

for Health, a Red Wagon Parade for toddlers, crafts,

rock climbing wall, live music, infl atables and more.

Litt le Hearts Car, Truck,Bike and Vintage Boat ShowEnjoy the vehicles and help the Cardiac Kids

Foundation. Held at Edgewater Park in Dunedin on

Saturday, October 29 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact

them at CardiacKidsFL.com to enter the competition

or for more information.

Helping those with ALSAndrea Tedone Lorry and

Chiara Tedone are raising

money to help their 34-year

old sister who has ALS

(Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis),

and 30,000 others affl icted with the disease. Th ey

started a charity called Winning the Fight and on

Saturday, November 5, they are holding their fi rst

all-day music fest as a fundraiser.

Th e all-volunteer organization is bringing home-

grown national recording artist Damon Fowler,

Th e Gregg Billings Band, Amanda Drake and

more to Town Square Plaza Park in Pinellas

Park for a day of fun and music that starts at 11

a.m. Information at MusicFestForALS.com

Sun Country Cleaners Helps PARCOn Saturday, November 5th the PARC Th rift

Store will be selling clothes donated to them

by Sun Country Cleaners for $5 each. Freshly

cleaned, the clothes have been abandoned at all

28 locations and will be looking for new owners.

Last year, they had more than 6,000 items, many

of them high quality professional clothing.

Sun Country Cleaners pays for the needed

support for the entire event and the two owners,

Barbara and Susan McCarty personally work the

registers at the event. Th e event earned $8,000 in

the one day last year for PARC.

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Honoring Good Businessesthat Support the ArtsTh e Tampa Bay Businesses for Culture and the Arts will

pay tribute to the Bay Area’s big band era at its 17th Annual

Awards Gala and Save the Arts Benefi t on Nov. 9, at Th e

Coliseum in St. Petersburg. Th e benefi t will raise funds for

the organization’s Save the Arts initiatives and celebrate local

businesses and professionals who have made a signifi cant

impact on Tampa Bay’s arts and cultural scene.

Attendees of the gala will experience live music from a local

16-piece orchestra as well as photography, fi lm and art from

the big band era. Art-themed auctions that will benefi t art

scholarships. Open to the public. For tickets visit tbbca.org.

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products

Fall Fan FestFall Fan FestCollegiate Fashionista

Local businesswoman, Diane Dal Lago opened her fi rst retail

store, Collegiate Fashionista in Westshore Plaza, to sell her popular

licensed apparel found on her website to local shoppers. Her quality

designs have high crystal counts; the FSU Osceola head mascot has

more than 2,000 crystals. Th ey are machine washable and she chooses

only better quality shirts, hats and scarves for the embellishments. Fans of the Gators,

Seminoles, Bulls, Knights and 44 other schools can fi nd fashionable fan wear to show

their spirit with style. Plus size women don’t need feel left out either. Diane made sure

she off ered shirts up to 3X for women who often have a diffi cult time fi nding stylish fan

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NASCAR shirts at RacewayFashionista.com and pink shirts with crystal ribbons available

at the store. Custom orders of 100 or more are handled from her Tampa-based company,

Diane Dal Lago Ltd.

Blacktop 360 Party Hub Grill Fryer™

Th is brand new, one-of-a-kind, versatile cooker lets

a tailgater grill, fry, griddle, warm, steam, stir fry,

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Easy to clean porcelain coated cooking surface.

Designed specifi cally to be the center of the party,

the Blacktop 360 Party Hub Grill Fryer is available

nationwide at sporting good stores, home centers

and mass retailers, the Blacktop 360 Party Hub Grill

Fryer retails for $249.

Enjoying The Hot Seat

Another new product for the fall sports fan is the Chaheati, an all-seasons

heated chair, that is similar to many of the lightweight, collapsible canvas

chairs out there. But this one has four temperature settings ranging from 98°

up to 145°F and rapidly heats up in less than 20 seconds to keep backsides

warm. Its safe low-voltage heating technology sports digital circuit protection

and a high effi ciency, lithium-ion rechargeable battery for up to six hours of

heat per charge for over 500 uses. Th e warmth of the soft, fl exible ultra-thin

heating element in the chair can even help relieve tight and aching muscles

and joints. Oversized to accommodate any body type up to 280 lbs. $89.99 at

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products

Rollors

Th is new lawn game combines the skills of Bocce, Horseshoes &

Bowling into one fun game for the whole family. Players roll wooden

disks, similar to oversized hockey pucks, toward a color-coded goal 25

feet away. Points are awarded to the player/team that positions their

disks closest to the goal. Inventor Matt Butler conceived the game

while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. His company is based in Destin.

Purchase the game for $26 at Rollors.net.

Teagan Collection

Not that you’d head to a hardware store for jewelry, but

Hammerheads Hardware on West Bay Drive in Largo

has an impressive selection of gifts including this quality

line of college jewelry for Gator, Seminole, Bulls and

Knights fans. Th e company is called Teagan and they

sell enamel-coated and crystal beads on 925 marked

silver that bump fan wear to a level that any woman will

feel good wearing. Th is Winter Park based company is

selling nationally through its website TeaganCo.com where

shoppers can fi nd additional colleges, initials, sports, team

colors in crystal and more.

Shade Wagon

Whether it’s a parade, ballgame or other outdoor event, the Shade

Wagon can make the day easier with its all-in-one solution. It was

invented by two moms who were tired of not fi nding a seat in the shade

at events. Who hasn’t been there?! No more back-and-forth trips to

the car either. All wagons come with a serious umbrella plus you can add

custom seats, cooler and other accessories for easy transport. Th e inventors

wanted something that would last years of wear and tear, so the wagons

are made from 5/8” Baltic Birch Plywood and the carriages are heavy duty

metal. Th e wheel support is rated for up to 800 lbs. It has auto steering,

large pneumatic tires and a 6.5 foot wind vented beach umbrella. Th e

design also makes it easy to break down and haul in the back of the SUV.

Package shown is on special for $964 at Th eshadewagonstore.com.


Lily Organics Farm Fresh Skin Care

off ers a full line of cleansers, toners and

moisturizers made from ingredients

grown fresh on their USDA Certifi ed

Organic farm in Colorado. Th ey are the

only USDA Certifi ed Organic grower/

skin care company, and to maintain the

highest stands, they handle everything

from seed to shelf. Th ey carry natural skin

care specially formulated for sensitive,

dry/mature, normal, oily, combination

and acne-prone skin. lilyorganics.com

products

Eye Candy are candy-colored, reusable,

soft gel rounds that you chill briefl y in

a fridge, a hotel mini bar or a glass of

ice water and then place over closed

eyelids. Immediately, the area around

the eye starts to feel tighter and soothed.

Can also be used on little ones’ boo boos,

too. $12 per set at eyecandycoolers.com.

Hugo Naturals Mango & Guava

Eff ervescent Bath Salts is a bubbling

blend of minerals, such as magnesium,

potassium and calcium. As they fi zz

and foam in your tub, the mixture of

Dead Sea Salt and Himalayan Pink

Salt can help reduce tension, ease

muscle discomfort, help circulation and

soften skin – and smell like an amazing

tropical cocktail. See their whole line of

organic skin care for adults and babies

at HugoNaturals.com.

skincareskincare

NeoCell produces natural supplements with collagen to

improve skin, hair and nails. It’s also great for joints, tendons and

ligaments. Collagen is one of those things that the body doesn’t

produce enough of as we age. Th e NeoCell supplements step in

and help make up for what the body can’t produce on its own.

Products come in tablet, liquid and powder versions. Prices vary.

Neocell.com.

Suntegrity Skincare is a non-toxic mineral sun care line.

Products work synergistically using a blend of antioxidants and

natural moisturizers to help protect the skin and rejuvenate

its appearance. Th e Daily Face and Body Moisturizing SPF

30 sunscreens both use 20% non-nano size zinc oxide as the

active ingredient and both received a #1 rating by the Environ-

mental Working Group’s cosmetic safety database. Prices vary.

Suntegrityskincare.com.

Wrinkle MD from University Medical is

a home device that uses under-eye patches

and advanced ion based technology to

infuse the skin with Hyaluronic acid.

Th is renews and moisturizes the delicate

and wrinkle-prone skin around the eyes

without the use of injections. Use twice

a week for 40 minutes to smooth skin.

Delivery system has ten treatments. $179

at Universitymedical.com.

Boo Boo Cream is a concealer

that doesn’t make blemishes

worse. It’s a lightweight healing

concealer to use on body and face

that contains aloe, chamomile, green tea,

tea tree oil and vitamin E - all known to help heal

common “boo-boos.” It retails at $19.99 and is available

at Amazon.com.


STEP 1:Using the right combination of dietary supplementsTh e big question is “What is the right combination of

supplements?” You may be wasting your money so I have

created this system to get you on the right path to designing

your own supplement program.

Level One: Special Need(s)Your special needs are the most important area to address when

building your supplement program such as immune health, high

cholesterol, arthritis or acid refl ux. Look for combination products

designed to address your special need/s to get something called

Synergy – when the sum of the parts is greater than the components used. Just look around the vitamin store and you will see combi-

nation formulas for just about all of the major health issues. If

you have more than one special need then you will most likely

have to purchase multiple products.

Level Two: AntioxidantsAntioxidants are of major importance at reducing our body’s

risk for disease caused by free radical (not a hippie from the

60’s) damage. Free radicals come from many sources including

toxins in our food, air and water, diet and other lifestyle choices.

Free radical damage is now linked to most of the major health

challenges we face. Free radicals can have a negative impact on

any cell in your body: heart, lung, eye, skin, liver, bone and more.

We use antioxidants to help the body neutralize free radicals and

hopefully keep us from developing these health challenges.

With regards to picking your antioxidant, I like to use the same

technique as above, fi nd an antioxidant combination. You need

to fi nd which antioxidants are good for your special need. For

example: for osteoarthritis look for turmeric, ginger, cayenne, E,

and zinc in a combination blend.

Level Three: Omega-3s (From Fish)Omega-3s are also referred to as EFAs (Essential Fatty Acids).

Th ey are called essential because your body cannot make them

and therefore they need to come from the diet. Fish oil is high

in both EPA and DHA which science has shown have

therapeutic benefi ts in areas including: rheumatoid arthritis,

high blood triglycerides, high blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmia,

infant brain development, cancer and much more.

Level Four: ProbioticsProbiotics are friendly life promoting bacteria naturally found

in the digestive system to aid digestion and support the immune

system. Without an abundance of these good bacteria, you may

expose yourself to diseases caused by parasites, yeast, fungus or

pathogenic bacteria. Even worse (hard to believe anything worse

than those), you may become nutrient defi cient which over time

can lead to very serious health challenges. Th ere are children’s

formulas for probiotics which can be eff ective in fi ghting off the

viruses that can lead to chronic ear infections and coughs.

David Foreman’s new book, 4-Pillars of Health: Heart Disease is available at HerbalPharmicist.com.

David Foreman shares his theory that in order to treat or prevent any disease, you need to fi rst understand why you have it. Once this understanding is achieved, you will be taken down the path to bett er handling your heart disease concerns. With the increase in harmful medicati on use and invasive surgery, it is ti me to get back to nature and handle your health the way God intended -- naturally! David’s 4-Pillars of Health

was created years ago and will guide you toward foundati onal and fundamental change. Being healthy doesn’t have to be diffi cult or hard to understand. If it sounds to complicated, it isn’t in this book.

Informati on provided should not be construed as a health-care diagnosis, treatment, regimen or any other prescribed health care advice. Readers should consult with their medical practi ti oner about changes to supplements, diet or exercise.

Staying Healthyto Build Your Immune System

by DAVID FOREMAN, RPh, ND

Th is time of year is notorious for allergies and colds. It’s also

when we get the fl u shot, so people are basically expecting to get

sick. Our bodies have natural defenses, but we need to do our part

to make sure it is working at full capacity. Follow these simple

steps to good health and you will strengthen your immunity. Oh,

and there’s no need to limit these steps to cold and fl u season,

but it’s certainly reason enough to get started now.


Level Five: Multivitamin/mineralTh e reasons are endless as to why we

need a multivitamin and mineral: foods

are depleted, foods picked before they are

ripe, pesticides, over farming and it’s often

impractical to get medicinal value from the

diet alone. Multivitamins are not designed

to rid your body of any health issue, but it

can help prevent issues from ever forming.

I prefer cultured/whole food vitamins.

STEP 2:Cleansing & Detoxifi cationIf you are sick and tired of being sick and

tired or you are looking to take your health

to the next level, cleansing gets your body

ready for a fresh start. Your body is like

a high performance automobile and over

time won’t run the way it should. Even if

you are eating the best foods and using the

best supplements, your body is aff ected by

exposure to toxins that can cause cancer,

autoimmune diseases and heart diseases.

So your body’s fi lters (liver, kidneys, etc.)

need to be serviced regularly in order to

get the best function.

I recommend using a multi-system cleanse

that will work on the majority of systems

we need to cleanse. My favorite examples

CleanseSmart, Whole Body Cleanse and

Flor*Essence tea (Flor*Essence can also

be used long-term for those who think

they need extended cleansing). Except for

the Flor*Essence tea, these multi-system

cleanses are intended to be used for up

to 4 weeks. Th ey usually work quickly. I

recommend you consult with your store’s

health enthusiast to determine which

cleanse is right for you.

Another way to cleanse/detoxify long-term

is to utilize Green Superfood products on

a daily basis. Not only do these Superfood

products help to remove toxins, but they

also provide added nutrients to support the

body’s repair and recovery. Green Vibrance,

Perfect Food, and Berry Green (my

personal favorite) are great examples.

STEP 3:Super Foods

for Super PeopleSuperfoods are those foods which

are so nutrientrich that they can

help prevent or “treat” disease. Th ey

are full of phytochemicals (plant

chemical compounds that provide

huge benefi ts to health) that have

been shown to reduce the risk of

certain forms of cancer, reduce

infl ammation, strengthen the immune

system, improve heart health and basically

make you a much healthier individual. Th ey

are also full of phytonutrients (plant-based

nutrients such as vitamins, minerals,

protein, fat and complex carbohydrates).

A healthy diet incorporating a variety of

superfoods will help you maintain your

weight, fi ght disease and live longer.

Here are some examples of superfruits:

blueberries, cranberries, red grapes,

mangos, mangosteen, papaya, tomatoes,

apples, noni and bananas. Superveggie

examples would be: alfalfa sprouts,

spinach, blue green algae, chlorella, quinoa,

soy, chia and grasses. Th ere are also a few

other superfoods that fall out of the fruit

and vegetable categories such as yogurt

(probiotics), bee pollen (enzymes, vita-

mins, minerals, etc.) and turkey (Selenium

and L-Tryptophan).

For most of us though, getting enough

superfoods in our diet is a challenge. Th ey

can be expensive, diffi cult to prepare or

just not taste good. Since we have this

issue, I recommend the utilization of

Superfood supplements that can be used

as part of your everyday diet. Health food

stores are loaded with options for getting

these superfruits and supervegies. Be

creative and mix a greens powder into a

superfruit juice.

Why Superfoods?Besides the benefi ts listed above, here are

some of the other common health benefi ts

you will realize from your superfood

supplement(s):

• Increased Energy

• Balancing of your system pH

• Strengthen Immune System

• Detoxify and cleanse the body

• Great source of fi ber (digestive,

cardiovascular and blood sugar

support)

• Food source nutrients are better

digested, absorbed and retained by

the body

Th is is just the tip of the health iceberg when

it comes to the benefi ts of incorporating

superfoods into your everyday diet. Most

experts now say we should be getting nine

servings of fruits and vegetables in our diet

on a daily basis which isn’t always reason-

able for us to do with diet alone.

Th ese are my basic steps for attaining health

and balance with supplements, which will

go a long way to help you and your family

stay healthier this cold season. Beyond

supplements are my other Pillars of Health,

which include eating right, exercising and

taking care of your spirit through prayer.

Join me every day from noon to 1 p.m.

for the Herbal Pharmacist radio show, as

I discuss natural health and chat live with

callers on WHNZ AM 1250. Or read more

at HerbalPharmacist.com.


adventures

A Jolley Good Time!Fall is the perfect time for a day trip to Dunedin and Tarpon

Springs. Taking the Jolley Trolley route between the two towns

adds fun and convenience.

Start your adventure in downtown Dunedin where parking is a little

easier. Everything mentioned here is in walking distance, so park

it and leave it. Stroll through shops like Dragon Fly Gardens to

buy something gorgeous for your garden, Palm Latitudes for gifts

uniquely Florida and Awaken Organic Skincare and Boutique for

products that will love your skin the natural way.

If crafts are your thing, be sure to visit Art from the Heart Cafe to

paint your own pottery, stock up on beads at Dunedin Beads or be

dazzled at Lead Lines Stained Glass Studios, all located at Stirling

Commons on Broadway.

Dunedin has the reputation of being an artist’s colony for a reason.

Check out Painted Fish Gallery, Stirling Art Studios and Gallery and

Clay and Paper for a sampling of local art. Notice the oranges painted

throughout downtown that pay homage to the town’s citrus past.

from Dunedin.....

Riding the Jolley TrolleyFriday, Saturday and Sundays onlyEach trip is $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for kidsDay passes available for $4.50You’ll need exact changeRuns from 10 a.m. to midnightLeaves Downtown Dunedin on the hourLeaves the Sponge Docks on the half hourThe one-way trip is 30 minutesConnects to Clearwater Beach, tooGreat for families because kids love trolleys!

For lunch, Casa Tina’s Mexican and Vegetarian Cuisine is always

delicious. To eat outdoors overlooking the water, grab one of the

few tables at the small but oh-so-good Dunedin Fish Market Café

for their fi sh tacos or salad. Splurge on dessert at Strachan’s Home-

made Ice Cream shop where the ice cream is heavenly and the

chocolate dipped, frozen key-lime-pie-on-a-stick is truly decadent.

To burn off some of the calories, romp at the city park adjacent

to the marina. Th e trees that shade the park are a real blessing

on a sunny day. Or take a walk or bring your bikes to enjoy the

Pinellas Trail that runs through Dunedin. You can follow the

trail all the way to Tarpon Springs (and beyond), but if you’re

not up the exercise, ride the Jolley Trolley 30 minutes to the

heart of the historic Sponge Docks of Tarpon Springs.


adventures

...to Tarpon SpringsIf you’re a shopper you can spend some serious time going

through all the stores. You can fi nd Pandora, Vera Bradley,

Brighton and Fresh Produce, but you can also fi nd at least 20

stores that sell sponges and souvenirs. Be sure you go into at least

one and purchase their high quality bathing and facial sponges.

Nothing processed here; these are plucked from the ocean fl oor

and ideal for scrubbing what you’ve got. Th ey resist mildew and

will keep for months. Plus, they feel good and are easy for little

hands learning to how bathe.

Healthy cooking need not be bland. Stop by Th e Spice and Tea

Exchange, but beware, you could spend the rest of your night

smelling their custom spice blends and daydreaming about all the

wonderful dishes you could create. Chances are good you won’t

go back to mass produced spices because fresh is clearly superior.

Th eir Applewood Smoked Sea Salt will have you thinking you’ve

never eaten a boneless chicken breast before. Delish!

For entertainment, you have the Tarpon Springs Aquarium,

a boat ride with a sponge diving demonstration and fl aming

cheese. To bring out your inner Greek, order Saganaki, or

fl aming casseri cheese, at Costas where everyone just loves to say,

“Opa!” Th e sponge docks area is full of Greek restaurants with

authentic dishes, some with romantic outdoor dining. Th ere’s

nothing else like it in the Tampa area, so grab the family or bring

your out-of-town company for a change of fl avor.

For more informationDelightfulDunedin.comSpongeDocks.net

Upcoming Dunedin EventsDunedin Green Marketstarts October 29, Saturdays, 9 am - 2 pm

Clearwater/Dunedin Junior League’s Art HarvestNovember 5 - 6, 10 am - 5 pm

20th Annual Wines the BluesNovember 12, 5 pm

Arts & Craft s Festi valNovember 19 - 20, 10 am to 5 pm

Editor ’s PickTarpon Springs store owner Cathy Paul can teach you things about spices and teas you never knew! Cooking healthy at home can be a fl avorful adventure if you know how to combine the spices. There is another locati on at John’s Pass with the same great selecti on.


peopleWhen Church and School Come TogetherDown the road from Calvary Baptist Church in Clearwater is Eisenhower Elementary School, where 87 percent of the students receive free or reduced lunches. Teachers here use their own money on a regular basis to buy supplies for students in need because that’s what teachers do. Principal Sandy Downs says the students’ families work three or four jobs just to survive and often times don’t have extra time for homework help.

Th e partnership started after Pat Marder, director of Ministries

and Missions for Calvary Baptist Church, was inspired to mentor

students at the nearby elementary school. Before she knew it she had

gone through the school district’s volunteer mentor training (about

two hours) and was making friends with a young girl who was six at

the time. “It took her a while to trust me, but she grew to understand

that I cared about her future.” Th ey ate lunch together, they played

board games in the multi-media center and they just talked about

life for one hour per week.

Showing how one rock can start an avalanche, Pat’s single act

eventually led to a full-fl edge partnership between the big church

on the corner and the school down the road. Volunteers were

recruited to read to the classes on a regular basis. Church members

and life groups have adopted all 40 classes, donating $150 per class

to help the teacher buy supplies. In the true nature of a long-term

partnership, some groups have stayed with the same teacher and

also pitch in for class parties and fi eld trips.

“Th ese sponsors make it possible for the teachers to do more for

the children than ever before,” said Downs. “Th e children reap the

benefi t and that’s what this is all about.”

As part of their work with Somebody Cares Tampa Bay, Calvary

has done several improvement projects for the school on Carefest

days, including the construction of garden beds for a vegetable

garden. Th ey’ve even held block parties with a cookout and games.

But that wasn’t enough. Th e church partnered with the Warren

Backpack Program and then brought the students at Calvary

Christian High School into the mix, who hold fundraisers to

contribute toward the food bill. Each Friday, students pack

groceries that go home in the backpacks of 100+ students to be

sure there is something to eat over the weekend.

Going a little farther down the road

Drive past Eisenhower heading west on Drew to fi nd Clearwater

Intermediate School, a dropout prevention school where kids have

had issues with attendance, grades and behavior. Principal Phillip

Wirth is such a strong believer in the power of mentoring that he will

allow a student out of class to meet with a mentor, if he can get any.

Pat Marder (pictured on left ) stands with Principal Sandy Downs and Willy Rice, Senior Pastor of Calvary Bapti st Church.

Volunteers build garden boxes for students to grow vegetables.

Celebrati ng a good day’s work with fun and food.


people LOKEY EMPLOYEES BUILD FOR HABITAT

FOR HUMANITY

Employees from Lokey Automotive are providing the manpower

on a “quick build” with Habitat for Humanity in the Stevens

Creek community in Clearwater. If the weather cooperates, the

quick build for the Whites, a mom and her four children, will be

dedicated by Th anksgiving.

As part of an ongoing commitment to volunteerism, Lokey

employees worked this past summer in the same neighborhood.

Christine Horn, Human Resources, and her husband Ray, Lokey

Kia Parts Department, volunteer together. “Th e experience is

very rewarding and it’s satisfying to know we’re helping someone

build their future,” said Christine. “We believe in paying it

forward. It enriches our life and teaches us skills we can apply to

our own home. What a wonderful experience!”

Lokey gives employees paid time off to do volunteer work so

they can experience of the joy of helping others. Th ey also make

fi nancial contributions to several charities including the Homeless

Emergency Project, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County,

Suncoast YMCA and Families First as part of Lokey Charities.

Th e mission of Lokey Charities, Inc. is to help children and youth

reach their full potential by providing for basic needs such as food,

shelter, access to medical care and positive mentoring.

For more information, check out lokeycharities.com or

email questions to Jane at [email protected].

Enter the people of Calvary Baptist Church who

now come on a regular basis to mentor middle school

students with the hopes of getting them on the right

track. “An hour a week with an adult who gives them

undivided attention can make the diff erence,” said

Marder. Calvary added this school to their Carefest

schedule and has done improvement projects and

block parties there, too.

“Th e Eisenhower partnership is a great way for our

people to express the ideals of compassion and service

outside the walls of our church. It has helped move our

people outside the circle of church and into the needs

of our community” says Senior Pastor Willy Rice.

“We could not fi nd anyone else who to be a better

partner than Calvary Baptist Church. What they

have done has meant more to us than anything else

that could have happened to our school,” added

Downs. She wasn’t aware of any other public school

in Pinellas County having this extensive of a

relationship with a neighborhood church.

She noted that during a church service before the

school year started, that Senior Pastor Willy Rice

honored the teachers and asked the congregation to

pray for them and the coming school year. He then

addressed the congregation, telling them their job is

to serve the community. “Our volunteers doubled.”

“Th is is a great way for churches to connect and serve

their community. Churches really do want to connect

but often don’t know how. Some view public schools

as a closed opportunity but we’ve learned when you

go to serve and meet needs the doors are open and

then you’ll naturally build relationships that create

other opportunities as well,” added Rice.

Downs suggests that any church interested in

adopting a school contact the principal to start the

discussion and determine the needs.

Students and faculty presented this picture to Pat Marderas a thank you.

businessEquine Therapist HelpsFemale Veterans with PTSDDr. Darlene Williams, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist and owner of

Equusolutions spends her volunteer time helping female veterans

cope with and recover from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

and Military Sexual Trauma (MST). Once a month, she gives her

time to female veterans who need her help. Trained and certifi ed in

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Williams develops a plan that uses

the “majestic power” of horses to help break down barriers. “People

who suff er with PTSD have a loss of connection with self and with

others. With this type of therapy, they connect with the horse, their

environment and the other veterans. Th ey also rediscover the lost

part of themselves and the zest for living comes back.”

Th e sheer size of the horse means their electromagnetic fi eld is

more powerful than a human. So just by being near the animal and

brushing it, the human’s blood pressure will lower to be in sync

with the horse. “Th is unique connection between horse and man

has a strong history.”

Her company, Equusolutions off ers this same type of therapy to

individuals, couples and groups who are looking for team building.

Williams says this therapy is highly eff ective for teens with

substance abuse issues or anyone who has diffi culty talking about

what’s inside.

Dr. Williams would like female

veterans to know about her

program. Th ey can call her at

(727) 467-4213. Her website is

Equusolutions.com.

business

Planting Seeds of Good HealthTh eresa Boughton, owner of Chia Bia USA, knows the value

of living healthy and so when given the opportunity to sell chia

seeds and food products that contain chia seeds, she jumped on

it. “Our seeds are milled to reduce the crunch and we use the

fi nest seeds available.” An entrepreneur to the core, Boughton

purchased the rights to sell Chia Bia in the US and runs her

company from Clearwater.

Chia seeds are harvested from a plant that is in the sage/mint

family. Th eir tiny little seeds, when mature, contain enough

nutrients to give it a superfoods classifi cation. According to

Boughton, her milled seeds can be hidden in foods, dips and

smoothies to get nutrients to kids in their favorite foods.

“Put them in ranch dressing; kids eat ranch with everything.”

For ancient Mayans and Aztecs, chia was a staple in their diet and

known as the “running food,” a high-energy endurance food that

was mixed with water, honey and lime. Today we know it as the

highest rated plant source of Omega-3 (alpha-linolenic acid), a

nutrient that is lacking in the typical American diet.

Chia is also rich in antioxidants; has fi ve times more calcium than

milk; is a complete protein that is gluten free; holds about ten times

its weight in water to prolong hydration; and is a good source of fi ber.

Chia Bia USA sells bags of seeds that can be mixed in water or

added to any number of foods to increase nutrition. Th e company’s

website also sells three fl avors of nutrient bars and a chia and

blueberry powder mix that is great for smoothies.

“Everything old is new again,” said Boughton of the rediscovery of

chia and its rising popularity. So when you see it featured on the

Dr. Oz show, remember to support a local businesswoman and buy

them from her at Chiabiausa.com.


eating

Things to Consider WhenChoosing the Right Egg for You

Nutritional Benefi tTh e nutritional quality of an egg depends on what the chicken is

fed. Th e ideal diet is higher in Omega-3 and lower in Omega-6.

Lower-priced eggs from factory-farmed chickens do not meet this

standard. Th eir corn and soy diets load the eggs with Omega-6,

which may be a health concern. Today’s modern diet of processed

foods has caused an unhealthy imbalance between Omega-6 and

Omega-3. Having a chronically high level of Omega-6 and low

level of Omega-3 are being linked to an increase in heart disease,

diabetes, high blood pressure and ADHD.

Instead look for Omega-3 eggs to make sure your family is

getting the right kind of nutrients from eggs. Th e packaging will

say “Omega-3” and ideally will say how much ALA and DHA

is in each egg. Omega-3 eggs are also low in other saturated and

trans fats, which makes the good news even better.

Does the chicken live in a factory or does it roam free

in a pasture? Eggs not marked otherwise are generally factory farmed (as are most

chickens we buy). Chickens raised in conventional commercial “cage

and fl oor operations” have some of the most depressing living

conditions. Crowded into cages, many are “force molted” – starved

for up to 14 days – to encourage egg production.

If you are concerned about living conditions, don’t confuse free

range eggs with pastured eggs because free range eggs are the

same unhealthy eggs as regular eggs, except these chickens have

the freedom to wander about and may get some sunshine. By

USDA regulation, “allowed access to the outside” is considered

“free range.” So while “Organic Free Range” may sound healthy

and humane, it may not be the case.

The unfortunate paradoxA chicken fed the superior Omega-3 diet can, and probably does,

still live in a cage. A typical free range chicken eats the same bad

diet as a factory chicken. So the only way to get an egg from

a happy and healthy chicken is to buy pastured eggs, which are

really hard to fi nd. Locally, you can buy them from Th e Dancing

Goat. See page 15.

The Good Egg


Jodi Fisher is co-owner of Fisher Honey. She and her

husband Jonathon raise their own bees locally, harvest the

honey and sell their products at local green markets and

through their website, Fisherhoneybees.com. Th eir liquid

honey and creamed honey can be used as a sweetener

in cooking and baking, which is much healthier than

processed white sugar. Jodi is graciously sharing one of

Former nutrition expert to the stars, Dr. Lindsey Duncan,

grew frustrated by the lack of nutrition broadly available

to the general public. After starting his own company to

mass market his formulations, he met with the retailer that

could get his products to the masses better than anyone

else – Walmart. Th ey were already looking to bring more

nutritional products into the store, but after tasting his

products, were so impressed they asked him develop a line

of nutrient and vitamin-packed juices for their stores.

Th at’s how Genesis Today juices and juice/tea blends

came to be. And they can be found in the refrigerated

section of Walmart and Sam’s Club.

Acai Berry Juice - Th e acai berry has long been known as

the “beauty berry” because of its reputation to bring the

Brazilian people their natural beauty. Genesis Today’s

Acai Berry Juice features 16,000 mgs of pure acai berry,

which is more than any other juice on the market. Th e

juice is also fortifi ed with 1,000% of the daily value of

vitamin B12, to provide natural energy and to support

beautiful hair, skin and nails.

Pomegranate and Berries with Resveratrol – Th is juice not

only contains the superfruit pomegranate, but features 25

mgs of resveratrol, the compound found in red wine that is

believed to be the reason for the “French paradox.” In fact, the

juice contains the same amount of resveratrol that is found in

50 glasses of red wine! It also features 50 mgs of an antioxi-

dant blend to fi ght free radicals and 1,000% of the daily value

of vitamin B12 and 200% of the daily value of vitamin C.

See their full line of products at GenesisToday.com

Editor’s note: See David Foreman’s article on page 16 that suggests mixing powdered greens into acai juice for a double dose of antioxidants and vitamins.

her favorite recipes for banana bread

made with honey. If you don’t want to

make it, you can buy it at one of their

events, but you need to come early.

It’s also a favorite when they volun-

teer to feed the hungry through their

church ministry in Land O’Lakes.

eatingEasy Honey Banana Bread

Ingredients:1½ cups whole wheat fl our

1 TBL baking powder

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp cinnamon

3 large bananas well ripened

½ stick of soften butter

1 cup Honey

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

In separate bowl lightly mash bananas. Cream together butter and

honey until smooth and then add eggs (one at a time). Blend until

smooth. Add the mashed bananas, vanilla and beat well. Mix in fl our

gradually. Beat until well blended. If you like nuts fold them in at this

point. Walnuts, pecans, or almonds add an extra texture and fl avor.

Use a lower temperature when cooking with honey. To avoid the

edges getting done faster than the middle, use a square muffi n pan,

smaller loaf pans or double-loaf pans.

Spray pan with non stick spray. Bake for approximately 45 minutes on

325 degrees then check with a toothpick to see if they are done. Let

cool a couple of minutes in the pan then put on to wire cooling racks

until completely cooled. Top with creamed honey or eat alone, either

way this is a great crowd pleaser for breakfast to bed time snack.

contributed by Jodi Fisher of Fisher Honey


One of the things I love about Florida is that except for a few cold days in

January or February, we can garden all year long. And even then the winter

crops don’t mind the cold. Th ose cool days are the perfect temperature to

work outside and not overheat.

Winter Crops include greens like lettuce, kale, collards, mustard greens,

snow peas, onions, radishes, Elephant Garlic and the broccoli family.

How to get startedI prefer to start with seedlings, although some things do best starting out

as seeds such as snow peas, carrots, beets, radishes, lettuce, kale, and onions.

Before you plant you need to identify where you will plant your garden or

choose your containers. Th en amend the soil with homemade or purchased

compost, cow manure and/or potting soil. Mix it with a small amount of

the existing sand.

Nutrients are also important because the healthier your plant, the healthier

your dinner. We eat foods for their nutritional value and that starts at the

source – the soil. If the soil lacks minerals, the food won’t be benefi cial to you.

We have our own brand of products we use in our organic garden and of

course, we love them! First, we mix our Garden Magic #1 which contains

91 minerals mined from an ancient seabed into the soil and then put the

seeds in the soil. To plant seedling, I dig a hole in the soil, put a handful

of Garden Magic #1 in the hole, place the plant on top and fi ll in the hole,

adding a little more around the top.

After watering or a good rainfall add Garden Magic #2, which is a liquid

that contains microorganisms that should be in the soil to help the plants

absorb the minerals and keep them healthy.

Go ahead and start small but grow a few plants that you really love and see

how rewarding it can be to eat fresh organic food out of your own back

yard. Th e fl avors will amaze you and satisfy you.

Come and tour my gardens and see what you can create in a small space.

Enjoy!

Good Gardeningwith Jai

Bright Lights Swiss Chard Highly ornamental and colorful, Swiss chard is also extremely nutriti ous. Swiss chard leaves are oft en cooked like mustard or collard greens, but can also make a cool snack: chard chips. Dry the leaves and remove the stems. Chop into chip size pieces and toss with a litt le olive oil and seasonings of your choice. Bake at 400 for 5 minutes or so and you’ll have a crispy litt le snack. Kids will like them.

Bok Choy Probably one of the easiest vegetables to grow. It grows quickly and its leaves can be conti nuously harvested from September unti l almost April or May. Even bett er, Bok Choy is extremely low in calories but contains tons of great nutrients and anti oxidants. Sti r-fry in a litt le olive oil, garlic and soy sauce for a delicious side dish.

Snow Peas There is nothing like eati ng fresh snow peas right off the vine. They are sugary and delicious. You can add them to salads, or cook them up in a sti r-fry for a nice crunch. They taste so good they don’t usually make it to the kitchen.

Herbs There are many herbs that don’t mind the cool weather: parsley, mints, lemon balm, Rosemary, chives, African Basil, tarragon, oregano, fennel and more.

Fruit trees are a great thing to plant in fall also. Many trees and shrubs can produce food in as litt le as 6-9 months such as Peaches, Apples, Pears, Plums, blackberries, blueberries, Strawberry Tree, Mulberry, fi gs, grapes and more.

A FEW EASY PLANTS TO TRY

Jai Hambly is a master organic gardener and the owner of Organic Living in

Clearwater. Find more informati on about gardening, her custom services and

workshops at OrganicLivingForAll.com


Survival Tips for theWork-at-Home Mom

1. Stop apologizing. Why is it that we say

“I’m sorry” so often? We challenge you to fi rst

hear yourself saying it. And then to stop saying

it. It doesn’t make sense to say “I’m sorry” as the

opener to any sentence. You don’t have to

apologize unless you’ve done something

genuinely grievous.

2. Eliminate guilt. Th e default for many of us is

to feel guilty that we aren’t doing enough or

aren’t doing something right. We feel guilty

because we aren’t spending enough time with

our children. We feel guilty that we aren’t

working hard enough for our clients. If you

know you are doing the best you can, then that

really is good enough.

3. Ask for help. We’re constantly trying to do it all,

but the reality is that even though we might be

great at multitasking, we are only human. Put away

the Super Woman cape and stretch out of your

comfort zone. Ask others to help you. Ah, relief!

4. Delegate. You may think that you are the only

one who can do something “exactly the way”

you want it done. Well, maybe that is true, but

that doesn’t mean that someone else can’t do a

good job for you. Hire people with talents and

skills that you don’t possess and let them do

their jobs so you can do yours.

5. Say no. You’d be surprised at how freeing

saying “no” can be. We say “yes” so often that we

overload ourselves in every aspect of our life.

Draw some boundaries. Put your foot down.

Just say no and see how much more peace you

have in your life and work.

6. Celebrate wins. You’re working hard, but how

often do you stop and pat yourself on the back?

Reward yourself for those small wins. Get that

massage you’ve been saying for months that

you’re going to get. Spend a day out of the

house by your self just to get out (yes, get a

babysitter). You’re worth it.

7. Breathe. Stop and take a deep breath. Let it

out slowly. You need that oxygen because you’re

working overtime on so many levels. Take those

moments to just sit and breathe. Your body -

and brain - will thank you.

You are a mother. And you work. Maybe you work out of your home.

Maybe you’re dreaming of starting your own business and running it from

home. Maybe you’re already doing it - a Mom, Incorporated, a Power Mom.

And you are seeking “balance.” As in the ‘balance’ between motherhood

and work.

Th e word “balance” - the very idea makes you cringe just thinking about

it, doesn’t it? It is an elusive fairy-dust idea of “balance” that we moms

have been led to believe exists. We believe we should somehow be able

to smile beautifully while rocking our babies, taking a call, helping with

homework, answering emails, making dinner, fi nishing that project,

dropping off the kids at soccer practice, getting in a little exercise for

ourselves.....oh, and don’t forget a full eight hours of sleep!

We’re here to admit to you: it doesn’t work that way. And it is OKAY.

Say it with us, “It is OKAY.” Breathe in. Breathe out.

“Balance” is a myth. Like unicorns. And the pot of gold at the end of the

rainbow. And getting eight hours of sleep while starting and running your

own business and maintaining your role as CEO of your family.

Th e sooner you can embrace this, the better off you will be. We’re here to help.

Putting Power Into Your JuggleInstead of ‘balance’, we suggest you think of managing work and family as

a juggle. You certainly know how much work it takes to keep all of those

balls in the air. Especially if you are walking the path we have chosen - that

of a home-based entrepreneur and an in-home mom. You simply must be

able to move swiftly from one scenario to the next.

We have a few suggestions that might make your juggle just a bit more peaceful.

::Cheat Sheet::

7 Steps Toward More Peace

by ALIZA SHERMAN AND DANIELLE SMITH


Now, for those of you who have already taken that

leap of faith and have decided to start something of

your very own, we applaud you. It takes courage.

A ton of planning. And a whole lot of support on

the home front. Which makes our next topic of

conversation crucial.

Having “The Talk” With Your Family

If you are working from home, or thinking about

working from home, you have to talk about your

passions and your plans with your family. Th ey have to

know what to expect from you. What hours will you

keep? What can your small people expect from you?

Will you still be making their lunches and tucking

them into bed at night? Will they see you at all?

If you already work from home and you haven’t taken

the time to talk with your spouse and kids, now is the

time to do it. Before someone gets frustrated or disap-

pointed or worse. Here’s a cheat sheet full of sugges-

tions to help guide you through the conversation with

those close to you.

Know this: You are doing the hard part. And you

are doing the best you can. It is impossible for you to

be stellar at your job and Mother-of-the-Year on the

same day as both require your full attention. Commu-

nicate your needs with your family, make sure you

understand theirs, and give yourself a break.

After all, you ARE Mom, Incorporated.

1. Family fi rst. Your family needs to know they come fi rst in

this equation. Make sure you remind them. “You are the most

important people in my life.”

2. Show mutual respect. You respect family time and require

that your family respects your work time. “Together, we can

make this work.”

3. Make promises you can keep. If you say you’re going to stop

working at 5:00 p.m. and won’t start again until the kiddos

are in bed, do that. If you need to work on Saturdays but

make a commitment to not work on Monday nights during

softball practice, keep your word. “I promise not to bring my

phone to the table during meals. Th at’s my commitment to

you – to give you my full attention during those times.” Say it.

Mean it. Do it.

4. Manage expectations. Make it clear what you can and

cannot do and when you cannot do it. “Mommy can’t play

with you until after lunch time. Enjoy your lunch, and when

you’re done, we can play for a little while.”

5. Ask for input. You can’t unilaterally set all the rules in this

new situation. What does your partner need? What do your

kids need? You’re pretty much at the mercy of what your

baby needs, but we’ll tackle childcare in Chapter 6 “What’s

important to you? When do you need me to be available?”

6. Look for happy compromises. Not every compromise will

make everyone happy, but as you give in a little and your

family gives in a little, you can fi nd workable solutions so

in the end, you create a way to run a business in your home.

“I’m willing to stop work at 5:00 p.m. if you can do your

homework as soon as you get home so we can all have

dinner together.”

::Cheat Sheet::

Holding the conversationabout work and your workspacewith your family

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Starting a New Business?Calm Your Networking Nerves!

You’ve started a new business and so now is the time get out there and connect with your target audience. Social media is important, but you can’t hide behind Facebook forever! Networking can be anxiety-inducing; especially if you’re a

new business owner or shy about talking to strangers.

Some tips for being prepared to calm your nerves:

Dress Professionally: Select clothes, makeup and a hairstyle that help you feel confi dent in your appearance.First impressions are

valuable.

Your elevator speech. Prepare and rehearse a 30-second introduction that clearly explains what you do and how

your goods or services effectively serve your clients.

Have plenty of current business cards geared for that particular audience. (Don’t hand out your dog-walking business cards because you left your web design ones in the car!) Get your entrepreneur on and target your market

for the connections that will drive the business.

Pre-schedule time in your calendar for the day after the event to follow-up with those you met. You can even draft a few different email messages in advance and then just customize them. (If possible, send a personal note with

your business card!)

While at the event, be genuine. Don’t monopolize the conversation by making it all about you. Show interest. When

you build good relationships, the sales will follow.

Use the voice recorder on your smart phone to remind you of a particular conversation or a promise you made to someone; it’s easier than fumbling for a pen and better

than forgetting!

If you really want to alleviate your apprehensions you can always check out the venue the day before so you know the layout. If the networking event is a recurring one, ask colleagues about the format and dress code.By giving yourself the home fi eld advantage you’ll perform

at your best.

Don’t forget to have fun! You’re attending a professional party full of people who want to do business with you. So be prepared, come relaxed and make connections that will

grow your business.

This information provided by Jessica Rivelli,Founder of Working Women of Tampa Bay

Workingwomenoftampabay.com

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Th ere are many words used to describe Tampa Bay Rays

Pitcher James Shields. 2011 Tampa Bay Rays Most Valuable Player. 2011 American League All-Star. Roberto Clemente Award Nomineein 2009, 2010 and 2011.

But, Eckerd foster children and families have

another word to describe James Shields – HERO!

James and his wife Ryane have supported

numerous foster care and adoption initiatives

since 2007 with projects that have benefi ted

hundreds of local foster children. In 2010,

James and Ryane wanted to do something more

to support foster care and adoptions… and that

something is Th e Big Game James Club.

A suite donated by the Rays and the Shields at

Tropicana Field has been named Th e Big Game

James Club. Kids refer to it as the “clubhouse”

because it has been outfi tted especially for

them. Foster children who become members can attend a series of

Rays’ home games, and throughout the season are treated to special

on-fi eld team days where they meet the players, get surprise visits

from Raymond and hold birthday parties. Kids even have supplies

to make their own scrapbook pages and at the end of the season,

they receive an exclusive Big Game James Club jersey to go along

with the pages of special memories.

Children in foster care are there through no fault of their own.

Th ey didn’t ask to be abused or neglected, and often are robbed of

a normal childhood. Th e club experience gives these children a

sense of belonging and normalcy. More importantly, it gives them

something to look forward to that makes them feel special.

A Success StoryBeyond the warm and fuzzy fun, real outcomes happen here. One

of club members, a foster boy described as reserved, quiet and

extremely withdrawn has experienced dramatic behavior changes

because of his involvement. His foster mother attributes his success

to the club. He is doing much better in school, looks forward to

Little League baseball season and even helps coach his younger

foster brothers!

“Kids in foster care have so many bad memories. Th e Big Game

James Club is a godsend, as it gives foster kids some really good

memories to replace the not-so-good ones,” said his foster mother

Amy Bartles.

Leveraging the ResourceWhen Th e Big Game James Club kids aren’t using the suite, Eckerd

uses it to host match events. Th ese events give Eckerd foster children

available and ready for adoption an opportunity to spend time with

prospective adoptive families in a relaxed and fun environment. Th ey

have an opportunity to bond over baseball, hotdogs and popcorn.

Everyone knows baseball is a family sport, but who would guess that

new families are being made in a very special suite, donated by a very

special and caring couple.

James and Ryane Shields genuinely care about disadvantaged children.

Th eir passion for giving foster kids a much-needed second chance

goes well beyond their names written on the wall of the clubhouse.

Th eir passion and spirit are permanently imprinted on the hearts of

the hundreds of Eckerd foster and adoptive children whose futures are

now brighter. Th ank you Big Game James and Ryane Shields!

About Eckerd:Eckerd is a nati onal nonprofi t youth and family service organizati on headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, and a nati onal leader that has given much-needed second chances to more than 100,000 children since 1968. Eckerd provides a full conti nuum of life-changing behavioral health and child welfare services to 11,000+ children and families annually. For more informati on visit Eckerd.org.

About Nati onal Adopti on Month:November is recognized as Nati onal Adopti on Month, a ti me to raise awareness about the adopti on of children and teens from foster care. Across Tampa Bay, acti viti es are being planned to celebrate families who have adopted children from foster care and pay tribute to the hundredsof foster children in our community who sti ll await permanent, committ ed adopti ve homes. For more informati on please call Eckerd’s Foster and Adopti ve Parent Recruitment Line at 1-866-233-0790 or visit heartgallerykids.org to view local children available for adopti on.

JAMES AND RYANE SHIELDS

BRING JOY TO FOSTER CHILDREN

photos courtesy of Tampa Bay Rays

by APRIL PUTZULU


My Storyby KIM LINDER

I was the youngest of three children when my father died. Almost

immediately my mother began committing a slow suicide. She

would hang on for 16 years drinking her way to the grave. My

brother and sister had as diffi cult a time coping with her depression.

Th is is when I learned that caregiving knows no age boundaries.

Nor does it reserve its duties for the eldest in a family. In our

case, I was clearly the strongest. My older sister ran 3,000

miles away when she was 16. My troubled brother was sent to

boarding school by relatives and he would later join a cult.

It was no job for a 10 year old, but I stayed with my mother

because I cared and no one else wanted to. We formed a caregiving

partnership. When she came home drunk, I would tend to her.

When she got out of control, I would hide the booze. When

an irate boyfriend would come looking for her, I would call the

police. Years later when she collapsed in my arms, I would call the

ambulance and to try to keep her alive en route to the hospital.

Some people say you are born with the qualities needed to be a

good caregiver. If that is true, one’s environment brings them out.

Five years after my mother’s passing I met the love of my life.

When we married 33 years ago, he had four young children from

a previous marriage and then we had one of our own. During

that time, while in my early 20’s, I used the caregiver strengths

that I depended upon in my childhood to care for fi ve children.

But everything happens for a reason.

Fast forward 30 years. My in-laws, who had been living 1,200

miles away, moved into a nearby assisted living facility. Shortly

after the illnesses began, my father-in-law passed away and my

mother-in-law seemed to take the same course of action my

mother took 40 years earlier. She didn’t drink – but she did lose

her will to live and 11 months later we lost her too.

During my time as a caregiver to my in-laws, I noticed myself

being extremely tired, overweight, and losing my hair. I felt this

tremendous sense of responsibility to be in charge of their care and

to make them happy and content. It got to a point where I needed

to review my own care plan. How was I going to take care of my

loved ones without taking care of myself? Slowly, I began to make

some shifts that are worth sharing:

Tip #1: Listen to your inner voice. In the beginning I was too busy to listen

to myself, but came across an article on meditation that inspired

me to make a commitment to myself, to fi nd a quiet place, sit still

and close my eyes. During the silence I asked myself the questions

and listened for the wisest answers. My inner voice was guiding

me rather than reacting to everyone’s requests. Th is resulted in me

fi nding solutions which lowered my stress – something my family

and friends appreciated.

Tip #2Keeping a journal even if you aren’t a writer. My private thoughts

and feelings became great indicators of what I as truly going

through as a caregiver. Writing them down allowed me to still own

them, but not have to share them. It gave me the freedom to keep

track of situations, conversations and perceptions. Th ese written

entries can become a road map of my journey as a caregiver; which

was benefi cial for refl ection and planning my next steps.

Today’s caregivers lead very complicated lives. Th ey frequently care for

multiple generations and have numerous other responsibilities. Th e

role becomes even more exaggerated when you add in the economic

strife, the need for resources and the tremendous need for support.

But help is out there and caregivers should not let themselves

become isolated and fatigued. Caregiving does not have to be a

mindless duty; it can, in fact, be a mindful opportunity for the care-

giver’s own growth. Know and honor your own needs and fi nd your

center amid the challenges and joys. Be authentic and trust yourself

to make the best decisions.

For the past ten years, I have worked professionally with caregivers.

First as marketing director and executive director at assisted living

communities and now as a professional caregiver coach, certifi ed

senior advisor and host of a radio program dedicated to giving

information and moral support to caregivers.

My mission in life has been about caring

for others and now helping other caregivers

is now my passion.

Kim Linder’s Caregiver Hour can be heard on WHNZ AM 1250 from 11 a.m. to noon on Mondays. Learn more about Kim at SeniorHolisti cLiving.com.

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