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SPRING 2010PACIFIC NORTHWEST
LOCAL INTERESTS EMAGAZINE
snapshot
06 Editor’s “Love It”
10 “Boyfriend” Cardigan: It’s all the rage this … Spring Cardigans in various colors are paired with different accessories to show the versatility of this style.
14 How to Shop the Clearance Rack and Save Money Save money on this monthly purchase by shopping sales racks.
22 Take a look at her now … Dana Layon Interview
24 The PR of 2010 is Social Media How well are you serving your market niche through social media?
26 Big Business Visibility for Free Three Things Your Business Can Do to Get Found Online
29 Vancouver’s “Pied Piper” Helps Women Win with WIN Interview
34 Spring Cleaning It’s spring cleaning season, clean the forgotten places in your home
CONTENTS
FASHION + BEAUTY
BUSINESS + CAREER
ContentsSpring 2010
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HOME + OFFICE DECOR
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CONTENTS
36 “When can I go back? My heart sings to be there again.” Dominican Republic Mission Trip 2010
45 Inexpensive Ways to Lose Weight and Stay Fit Don’t let money keep you from accomplishing your goal of losing weightandgettingfit.
46 Lemon Chicken What’s your favorite dish to make when you take dinner to someone else?
48 Strawberry Blonde Martini Go ahead have a blonde, they’re so much fun!
48 Drink Around The World Make a special plan to visit them or at least stop by if you are in the neighborhood.
50 Choosing a Travel Agent Why do you need a travel agent and how do you findone?
54 Kids Success Foundation Learn more information regarding auditory processing and how you can support Kids Success Foundation.
58 Val Ogden Center Empowering people with mental health problems to obtain meaningful relationships and employment.
MIND + BODY + ORGANIC
EATS + DRINKS
TRAVEL
PHOTOGRAPHY + ENTERTAINMENT + EVENTS
ON THE COVERPittock Mansion | Portland, Oregon
Photographed by Shiela Strubel
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CONTRIBUTORS
ContributorsIlona LaRue graduated from the Fashion Institute and worked as a bridal fashion designer. She then changed course to a wedding coordina-tor. She now has discovered her love for photography and is owner of Studio Lumiére. Snapshot’s official photogra-pher. www.studiolumiere.zenfolio.com
Karen Herrema has called Vancouver home since 1989 and enjoys life in the Northwest with her husband and two teenage sons. Formerly an elementary school teacher and scrapbook consultant, she now uses her creativity in a new way as a Personal Stylist. You can read her blog at www.stylebykaren.com
Lisa Alean Simone Taylor Lisa Alean Simone Taylor is a Portland native with an exceptional eye for fashion. Lisa believes that women of all sizes deserve access to great clothes that are on point with the current trends. Her Label- Alean Simone has a feminine aesthetic with a hint of edge that makes it fun and flirty. Visit her blog aleansimone.blogspot.com
Dana Greyson While not officially a native, after 20+ years Dana Grey-son feels she can claim the Pacific Northwest as home. When not play-ing or otherwise thoroughly enjoying the local bounty, Dana earns her keep as promotional copywriter. Her web-site is www.WriteStuffWebsites.com
Marcia Miller CTC For 12 years, this Certified Travel Counselor has shared her passion for travel by planning and escorting trips all over the world for small groups of women with her company, You Go Girls!. Additionally she is compiling a book of travel tips for women.
She and her husband spend free time at their Washington vineyard where they are grow grapes to support her other passion, wine. www.yougogirlstravel.com
Dana Layon, E-RYT has been practic-ing yoga for over 10 years. Her main career focus includes teaching yoga, run-ning her Zen Flow Yoga School, leading Spiritual Warrior yoga retreats and facili-tating monthly educational workshops.
Dana strives to educate her community and beyond about the benefits of yoga. She is passionate about the benefits of stillness and how clear life becomes lis-tening to our inner voice. Her intention is to train others to teach yoga; assist others in living their best life and utilizing yoga for optimal health and wellness. Visit Dana today at www.zenflowyoga.com
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SHIELA’S NOTE
The Last Snapshot Issue
I am both sad and happy to say that this will be my last issue of Snapshot eMagazine. I am sad to
see all my hard work on this publication come to an end. It has been a pleasure to work with so
many businesses, photographers and writers here in the Pacific Northwest. I’ve met and worked
with some really amazing and talented people. This was also one of my passions … to create my very
own magazine. This month marks the month of Snapshot’s one year anniversary; which seems
like a perfect time for it to come to and end.
I am happy to say that with the end of Snapshot comes the beginning of a new venture. I have been
asked to become the Creative Art Director for WeBuildYourSocialMedia.com. I have known Jim
Lupkin, Social Media Director of WBYSM for the past 3 1/2 years. I’ve been freelancing for WBYSM
since November 2009. WeBuildYourSocialMedia.com is a pioneer in the full-service PR agency ap-
proach for social media integration and management for both individual and business applications.
The agency positions clients for greater exposure, improved customer satisfaction, and increased
sales – all without costly advertisements. They have built social me-
dia campaigns for thousands of clients across industries for the past
13 years. If you’re not familiar with WeBuildYourSocialMedia.com,
you can get more information here … become a fan.
I will continue to be Owner/Designer of Strubel Studios, for
all your design needs. I will be relaunching an updated web site
Strubelstudios.com, which wille integrate the Snasphot eMagazine
site, making back issues available. The site will be ready within
the next few months.
Thank you to all my loyal readers!
Moving on and upward,
Shiela Strubel
The End...
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EDITOR’S “LOVE IT!”
LOVE IT!editor’s
Shiela StrubelSnapshot Editor
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FASHION + BEAUTY
“Boyfriend”Cardigan
It’s all the rage
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Karen HerremaPersonal Stylist
(360) 256-7479 [email protected]
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The “Boyfriend” cardigan is all the rage this spring and you will see it in almost every store in varying fabrics and price points. I chose cardigans in various colors and paired them with different accessories to show the versatility of this style. Our models are women of different sizes and body types.
Typically when women find a piece they love, it is tempting to purchase the same thing in 3-5 colors. I am NOT recom-mending that because I think variety in your wardrobe is important. The idea behind this photo was to show how you can change it up if you own 1-2 colors.
Basically this longer cardigan is pretty versatile on different body types, and can look good on women who are petite or tall. The key to making this style look great? Find the best option for you.
1. I love a shorter cardigan buttoned part way. Closing the two buttons under the bust helps nip at the waist and show your curves. It is more flattering on almost any size woman. The boyfriend can be worn the same way and since it is a little longer you can button 2-4 buttons. If this feels too tight around your middle/hip area, then choose another way. This style of cardigan is longer and more fitted so you need to find what is comfortable.
2. Wide or skinny belt. Again, button a few buttons and wrap a belt around the waist. If you carry your weight in the middle, choose a belt carefully. A wider, soft leather option will be more comfortable, won’t move around as much and can even hide some “inconsistencies” in your middle.
3. Wear the cardigan open. The fabrics being used in these cardigans are naturally hugging your curves without giv-ing that BOXY look. You can also choose to wear something looser, fitted or belted underneath your open cardigan.
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What to pair with your cardigan?Typically a top with a lightweight fabric that does not add bulk is best. Ruffles and layered embellishments are a fun trend this spring. Sleeveless is great so your short sleeve doesn’t show through a lighter color. You can put this style with a boot-cut, straight, skinny, or boy-friend jean and leggings.
Accessories:Scarves and long necklaces work well with this longer style to elongate your body which helps you to look thinner. If possible, add a heel to create an even longer line.
1 Halogen Turquouise Cardigan and White Ruffled Blouse: Nordstrom; Bracelet, Necklace and Belt: Kohl’s
2 Mocha Cardigan: Urban Outfitters;Ruffled Tank and Scarf: J Crew; Bracelet: Nordstrom; Agave Jeans and Fidji Shoes: Lily Atelier
3 Yellow Cardigan and Tee: J Crew;Ankle Jeans: Kut from the Kloth; Shoes: Linea Paolo from Nordstrom; Belt and Layered Necklace: Nordstrom
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4 Purple Cardigan and Purple Ruffled Tee: Nordstrom; Scarf and Handbag: Kohl’s; Shoes: Fidji from Nordstrom
5 Blush Cardigan, Jewel Embellished Tee, Belt and Pearls: Nordstrom; Hand-bag: Cathy Van Zeeland from Marshall’s
6 Pink Cardigan: Nordstrom; Striped Blouse: The Gap; Shoes: Sofft from Nordstrom
7 Green Cardigan and Kut Boyfriend Jeans: Nordstrom; Vera Wang Scarf and Hand-bag: Kohl’s; Belt: Banana Republic
8 Tangerine Cardigan, Embellished Tank, and Ribbon Pearl Necklace: J Crew; Belt, Chocolate Kenneth Cole Leggings and Pearls: Nordstrom; Caged Sandal: Sofft from Nordstrom
How to Shop the Clearance Rack and Save Money
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by Lisa Taylor
Like many of you, I am going through a hard economic time. We are in a reces-sion, many people have been laid off from their jobs and we all may be feeling pressure to save money just in case. Fashion need not go by the wayside. I have decided that I will allow myself one fashion purchase per month to keep me happily inspired and look-ing posh. In addition I will save money on this monthly purchase by shopping sales racks.
I have been enjoying
the plunder from the
clearance racks. I am
so excited because
many of the pricier
items that were hot
for the holidays are
on clearance now. I
got this great ruffle
top last month
for half price. It
happens to be my
very favorite color of pink- true magenta. The
ruffles are so lux and made of silk. Both the
ruffles and the color are projected to be in style
this spring. In short this is quite a find. This
month I treated myself to this great 3/4 sleeve
cardigan that will bring me right into the
spring and summer months. It’s a white, black
and grey leopard print which I love because it’s
a neutral print that looks great with any pop
of color. It also has a Chanel-esk feel to it, in
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that it has a cool silk trim with rhinestone and
sequin embellishments.
We all shop the clearance rack because we like to
save money. Often we get caught up in quantity
rather than quality when we shop for clearance
items. It is easy to justify to ourselves that since
we are spending less money per item we can buy
more items. Rather than actually saving money
we spend the same amount we had planned on
spending on the said item. We actually waste
money because we buy stuff we will never end
up wearing. Below I give several bits of wisdom
that will assist you in saving money and build-
ing a wearable wardrobe. The first step is to look
through the clearance rack and select all the items
that are pleasing to your eye, load up and get a
dressing room. Try on all the clothes then evaluate
each item as follows.
Evaluate the Item1) Try before you buy. Make sure the item fits
you well. If the item is ill fitting it is not a value
put it in the discard pile and move on. If the item
needs to be tailored ask yourself will you, actually
take the time to hem the pants or pay to get them
hemmed. If you probably wont make that effort it
is a discard.
2) Inspect Item for quality. Is the item well
made? Is it a brand you trust? It leather or PVC?
Is it cotton or polyester? Is it wool or acrylic? Is it
satin or silk? Obviously some materials are worth
more than others, so make sure you are not pay-
ing a cashmere price for an acrylic sweater. That
is not a deal no matter how good it looks on you.
Is it sturdy? Is it reinforced at stress points? Will it
pill or shed? Will it fade or is it fade resistant? Will
it shrink or has it been preshrunk? Also look for
signs that it is a well made item. If a jacket is fully
lined it is a better investment than a cheaper jack-
et that is unlined. Quality items are worth more
and will last longer. Look for other tale tell signs of
quality. Are their special or unique details? Does
the pattern match up at the seams? Is it made of a
quality fabric? Is it a designer label?
3) Make sure the item is not damaged. If there
are holes in the body of the fabric or there are
stains it should be considered a discard. However
if the damages are easily fixed such as a missing
button and it has an extra button attached to the
tag. Or if there is a small area where a thread has
unraveled on the SEAM you may consider it only
if you plan to repair the item.
4) Read the care instructions. If the item is dry
clean only, are you willing to pay for dry cleaning?
If the item is hand wash only are you willing to
hand wash the item? Respecting the proper care
instructions for various fabrics extends the life of
your garment. If you are not going top care for it
properly then you won’t be saving money if ruin
it by improper care. I also look to see if it wrinkles
easily. I hate to iron on a daily basis. If the gar-
ment needs to be ironed constantly, it is not some-
thing I will wear often, so I know that the cost per
wear will be significantly higher for that garment
because I won’t get as much use out of it.
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5) Know the return policy on clearance items
before you buy. If you are not sure about an item
for any reason make sure it can be returned before
you buy it. If the item is final sale, ask the sales
clerk to place it on hold so you can think about it
before making your decision. Do not buy items
that you are unsure about unless you know you
can return them for a full refund.
Calculate the Value1) Ask yourself if the item fits into your current
wardrobe and life style. Here is when we begin to
consider the actual value of the garment. Think
about all the other items you have at home. Will
this item be an outcast or will it fit in nicely with
other things you own. For example my new car-
digan can be worn with jeans and a blouse for
work, with a dress for evening, and on the week-
end with a brightly colored tee shirt. I can think of
several shirts I can pair it with and several dresses
it would complement. I can also think of many
situations in which this sweater would be appro-
priate. If you buy the item and you have nothing
to wear it with you may end up spending more
money trying to build a look or you may never end
up wearing the item. I once bought a lime green
hand bag with embroidered flowers on it, at 40%
off. I had nothing that was lime green in my entire
wardrobe and the only thing I could wear it with
was various combinations of black or white …
BORING. So, in retrospect this was not a bargain
purchase for my life style.
2) Ask yourself if the item is a timeless classic
or a fad trend. Do not purchase items that will be
out of style in a few months. The item is on the
clearance rack because the fad has already passed.
Sure the item may come back in style eventu-
ally but if you want to save money pass on these
items. Examples would include neon brights, tee
shirts with sayings, crazy prints or novelty items.
A trendy item looks like a pop star would wear it
on stage or in a music video. A classic item is any
item that does not automatically make you recall
a prior decade like the 80’s or 90’s. A classic item
can conjure up images of classic women like Jacki
O or Coco Chanel not Britney Spears and Lady
Gaga. Examples of timeless items include Cash-
mere sweaters, a great coat, a classic bag, a beauti-
ful pair of shoes, boots, pearls, jeans, pencil skirts,
a tailored white shirt, LBD’s and tweeds.
3) What season is the item? Can you wear the
item now or is it too cold/too hot outside? Can you
use the item year round? Does it look good layered
and alone? Will that dress look good with tights,
boots and a sweater in the cooler months AND
ALSO with sandals in the warmer months? Can
you wear that sweater to keep you warm in the
winter AND IS it light weight enough for summer
evenings?
4) What is the immediacy of the item? If the
item is something that you will have to wait 6
months to wear, is it worth purchasing now? A
wool coat at 30% off in the middle of June may
not be a great deal for you now. That same wool
coat in February is a great find because you have
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several months of cooler weather to use it now,
and you can use it again next year.
10) Calculate the cost per wear. After you
have considered all of these things you can asses
if the item is truly a useful addition to your life.
The cost per wear is calculated by dividing the
total price by the estimated number of times you
will use the item. My new cardigan easily broke
down to $1.22 per wear. Once I considered the
number of ensembles it will complement, that
are already in my wardrobe, and that the print is
timeless. The colors are neutral and the item is
versatile. For example, I can wear it year round
and to a variety of occasions.
A Side NoteSome women have a hard time justifying any
spending. For these woman it is hard to see any
purchase as “saving money” because they could
save all their money by not purchasing anything.
For these women I encourage them to calculate
the real value of an item by dividing the total price
of the item by the number of times you will wear
it. For example, $60 cardigan, divided by 80 times
a year = $.75 per wear. This may help you visual-
ize what a deal the item is.
When you take the time to evaluate before buying
your clothes you will increase the amount of en-
joyment you get from the purchase. You will actu-
ally wear your new clothes and feel confident. You
will be able to cut down on extra clutter in your
closet and hopefully cut down on wasted money.
If you want to increase the actual dollar amount
in your savings
account you can
“shop the sales
and save the dif-
ference.” Simply
take the money
you would have
spent on the item
if it were full
price and deposit
the difference in to
your savings account. I did this for two months
and I managed to save $114 dollars, from depos-
iting money from my two fashion purchases, and
a few forgone movies I didn’t see, as I had origi-
nally intended. This same concept works for any
expense where you saved unexpectedly.
Lisa Alean Simone Taylor is a
Portland native with an exceptional eye for
fashion. Lisa believes that women of all sizes
deserve access to great clothes that are on
point with the current trends. Her Label-
Alean Simone has a feminine aesthetic with a
hint of edge that makes it fun and flirty. Think
Kate Spade meets Marc Jacobs. Her current
collection is inspired by South Beach, Florida
as a vacation destination. The color story
reflects the neon lights of the strip, the color-
ful architecture, the beautiful sunsets and the
ocean view. Contact Lisa Taylor by e-mail
[email protected] or visit her blog
aleansimone.blogspot.com
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by Diane Danielson
Today’s busy schedules often leave little time for enriching people’s lives. Connecting with friends, family, and business as-sociates doesn’t have to take a lot of effort and it is often the simple, small gesture that has the most impact when it comes to showing someone how much you care and appreciate them.
Sending a greeting card is one of those simple
gestures that reminds people someone is think-
ing about them. Making someone else feel spe-
cial can also have the effect of making the send-
er feel good too. With all of the stress in people’s
lives today, that small oasis of contentment is
something we need now more than ever.
Imagine a way to send an unexpected card to
someone you care about... as soon as you think
about them. Imagine how that would make
their day! How about being able to send ALL
your greeting cards from your computer and in
your own handwriting. Never forget a birthday
again! How do you accomplish this? The an-
swer is SendOutCards … they will print, stuff,
stamp and mail them for you, all for less than a
greeting card at the store!
Anniversary, Encouragement, Just Because,
Thank you, Holiday, Invites and much more.
Go to www.sendoutcards.com/91391 and click
on my banner to send a FREE card so you
can experience how cool SendOutCards is! Go
ahead and put a smile on someone’s face.
Contact Diane Danielson at 360.828.7823 or
email: [email protected] to get started.
A Simple Gesturewith a Big Impact
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Dana Greyson(360) [email protected]
110 Columbia StreetVancouver WA 98660
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By Dana Greyson
Does your website scream “But enough about me, let’s
talk about you... what do YOU think of me?” While in
“Beaches” Bette Midler’s line elicits a laugh, it’s largely
because most of us have felt the pain of the other side
of that “conversation”.
Sure, unlike advertising, most folks land on your web-
site because they’ve sought it out. However, the fact
that most web surfers decide in less then 10 seconds
whether to stick around is a clear indication arrival
alone doesn’t cut it. Most likely you’re not the only
game in town, and even if you are, wallets are especially
tight these days.
What’s a wise web writer to do?
Local marketing maven “Ronnie” Noize, consistently
ranked #1 for “Marketing Coach” in Google organic
search for the last 3 years, notes an effective website
must adequately answer these three questions:
1. Am I in the right place?
2. Does it have what I’m looking for?
3. What do I do next?
The magic in well-wrought websites is answering those
questions in a more conversational way, writing to a
particular person, and appealing to their fear or hope,
pleasure or pain. Let’s say you’re a massage therapist.
How might these questions be answered?
Am I in the right place?
x Bad: Susie’s Spa
x Better: Mary’s Massage
x Best: Blissful Massage
Does it have what I’m looking for?
x Bad: We’re the best! Really well trained, too.
x Better: We offer Shiatsu & Swedish massage.
x Best: Let Marvelous Maternity Massages Ease
Your Aches & Pains: Don’t take our word for it!
Click here to hear our client’s comments.
What do I do next?
x Bad: No call to action
x Better: Call xxx-xxx-xxxx
x Best: Free! 10-minute massage for first time
customers. Call xxx-xxx-xxxx for an appointment
or click here to enter your name in our no obliga
tion monthly $100 value “pamper package” drawing.
If your want your website to move from monologue to
moneymaker, craft it as a two-way conversation today!
Article By: Dana Greyson, www.WriteStuffWebsites.com
Write Stuff Websites, Owner/Promotional Copywriter
From Boring to
Brrrrrrrrrggggg.
Does your website need
a wake-up call?
YOUR BUSINESS, YOUR PASSION
contact
Veronika “Ronnie” Noize
The Marketing Coach
Call: 360-882-1298
Fax: 866-560-1510
www.veronkianoize.com
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YOUR BUSINESS, YOUR PASSION
What does your website have to do with the scent of fresh bread?By Dana Greyson
Freshly-baked, warm bread. Mmmmmmm. Delicious, isn’t it?
It’s no accident grocery stores put their bak-eries towards the front, and any restaurant worth its salt will tantalize you with its scent, win you over with its lovely texture. The better the restaurant, the better the bread.What does that have to do with your website?
Does your website do little more than shove a menu on your visitor’s hands, and bore them with why your options are mar-velous? Meanwhile they wait and wonder, impatiently. Or, more likely, they move on.Your website visitors come hungry for something, too. They want you to care, welcome them, give them a taste of how you can satisfy their needs so they can get past starving before they settle in for an appetizer and perhaps a meal.
Sure, some might over-fill; some might slip off ordering little or nothing.
Who’s more likely to send someone your way? Who’s more likely to return, use more restraint next time so they can save their appetite for the even more delicious appetizer, meal and dessert?
While not the whole loaf, what breadcrumbs have you put in place on your website?
Do welcome them and ask their name so invitingly they’re happy to give it? Ask what they’d like? Offer some reasonable options given what your best custom-ers appreciate? Give them a delicious taste to start?
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“When one door closes, another opens;butweoftenlooksolongand so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.” – Alexander Graham Bell
Dana LayonSatsang Yoga and Wellness Center in Vancouver
WA was a beloved business whose owner had
to make a difficult decision to close one door
and open another. The owner, Dana Layon
generously and courageously tells us what it
was like, the good, the sad, and the beautiful
new beginnings.
About Dana Layon
Satsang Yoga and Wellness Center
Dana Layon, E-RYT (Experienced Regis-
tered Yoga Teacher – over 3,000 hours of
training and teaching) began practicing
Iyengar Yoga in 1997 and then Prenatal
Yoga during her first pregnancy in 2002. In
March 2006, she created Satsang Yoga and
Wellness Center in Vancouver WA – a thriv-
ing yoga studio incorporating all aspects
of health and well being: yoga, meditation,
massage, alternative energy healing and nu-
trition. In April 2009, she closed Satsang.
Today Dana still teaches yoga locally to
individuals at Vancouver Yoga Center, and
aspiring yoga teachers through her nation-
ally accredited Zen Flow Yoga School, offers
workshops and retreats, and now stretches
her teachings, globally as well.
Take a look at her now …
Dana Layon
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What are you most proud of
accomplishing with your business?
“Satsang made a profound change in this com-
munity with regard to the benefits of yoga.
Prior to Satsang, most people in this com-
munity believed that yoga was only for bendy
people. Or they had to go to a fitness facility
and “fit in” with the rest of the 30-40 people
trying yoga for the first time. Because of Sat-
sang, we reached many individuals and educat-
ed them about the true power of yoga. Not just
the movements but also the philosophy and
the ancient teachings that come from yoga. My
intention when I opened was to reach people
that thought they couldn’t do yoga. We accom-
plished that, hands down. We made amazing
connections in this community with other
entrepreneurs and brought more focus to health
and wellness for all individuals. Partnering with
other businesses really made a huge difference
in getting the message out!”
When did you first consider it
was time to consider closing shop?
“When the economy started to decline we saw
a huge drop in membership. Apparently a
‘boutique” like Satsang was considered a lux-
ury for most individuals. We had a hard time
competing with large gyms like LA Fitness and
24 Hour Fitness right across the street. Even
though we educated people about the benefits
of yoga, most had a hard time justifying the
added expense, not truly understanding the
real benefits of an authentic yoga practice.”
What helped you make the decision?
“When the New Year came and we still did not
meet the numbers we needed, it was time for
me to step up and either work more hours at
the studio or consider closing up shop. People
think it was just the economy that closed our
doors – it wasn’t. It was the reality that I was
at a crossroads of practicing what I was teach-
ing every day – life balance and living your
passions. I wasn’t doing either one. I was
trying very hard to keep the business open for
the community but at the expense of my health
and my family. Once I realized that and saw
the importance of what I would have had to
sacrifice, I knew it was time. My family was
too important to me and I was not willing to
continue an 80-hour a week workweek along
with all the stresses that go along with that. It
was totally against what I was teaching.”
What was your greatest regret?
“Starting so big. Creating something that was
big from the beginning and having to keep up
with the management of it all. Not closing up
shop earlier – allowing my ego to run the show.”
What did you learn
from going through the process?
“That we can get through anything. That our
lives are designed to elevate us in every way pos-
sible. That each lesson learned is an opportunity
for growth in the areas that we need it. That we
are offered opportunities each day to evolve or
continue along the same path of complacency.”
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What are you doing now?
“Living my top 5 passions in life, of course! Be-
ing an example of inner peace, fully engaged
in my children’s’ lives, leading workshops and
classes that elevate human consciousness, tak-
ing great care of myself and making time for my
karma yoga – selfless service. LOVING teach-
ing now … I teach from my heart now – only 3
classes a week. Running an amazing teacher
training program that teaches people how to
teach yoga. I LOVE THIS! This is the one thing
from my business I continued to do and truly,
truly am passionate about. I am also leading
yoga retreats. I always wanted to do this but did
not have the time. I take small groups of people
on weekend trips where all we do is practice
yoga and look deeply into ourselves. I am also
teaching yoga at my daughters’ school! I teach
yoga weekly to kids ages 3-10 and it is truly the
highlight of my week.
I spend time with my
daughters and it truly
has created such an
amazing connection
for us all. I am also
very happy to spend
more time with my
family. I actually
am being a MOM
now … not just role playing … but truly being a
mom. My number two passion in life is to be
fully engaged in my children’s’ lives and I am
definitely doing it! ”
What opportunities has not being a
business owner opened up for you,
personally and professionally?
“Oh I love this! I am now involved heavily with
Evergreen4kids.org – a non-profit organization
that helps destitute children in the Dominican Re-
public. 12 others and myself went to Habanero, a
small village in the Dominican Republic and par-
ticipated in thir third annual dental mission trip.
Myself, Liz Suchinda (SWAT Founder) and Eileen
Longust (a current teacher trainee) were the first
to introduce a Health and Wellness program, for
the children of the school in Habanero. Currently,
the school supports over 100 children with their
educatioal needs for free. The school also feeds
these children twice daily. While we were there
we taught a curriculum introducing hand wash-
ing, teeth brushing and how to stop the spread of
germs. Jacque Angell (DENTUS owner) and her
team took care of over 250 villagers in a span of 5
days; extracting decayed teeth and filling cavities.
It was an amazing experience to be around such
incredible women making a difference not only in
this community but also in the world. In addition
to continuing to make change locally, I am now a
part of global change and it feels very good.”(More about Dana’s Dominican Republic mission trip on page 48)
ZEN FLOW YOGADana Layon, E-RYT
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What advice do you have for
other business owners who are wondering
whether or not to keep their business going?
“To ask yourself, are you still truly doing what you love?
Then evaluate at what price? Is that price equal to what you
are doing? What are you not doing in your life that you want
to do? Is your business keeping you from living your pas-
sions? TAKE THE FULFILLING YOUR SOUL’S PURPOSE
workshop to see if your life is truly as you dream it to be.”
What would prompt you to try your
hand at another business venture in the future?
“I already am trying many business ventures … I am
just more deliberate with what I choose. My husband is
launching his Participate in Life T-Shirt business in 2010
and I will be helping him with that in addition to the work-
shops, classes, teacher training and retreats. It’s about
balancing our life to create wholeness. As long as we can
keep alive our deepest passions and be true to who we are
at our core – we can do anything.”
What else would you like our
Snapshot eMagazine readers to know?
“Life is a stage and we are players. We can choose our life.
We are never obligated or bound to do anything against our
will. We are fortunate to be born at a time when our oppor-
tunities are endless. This is a blessing and a curse because
we have nobody to blame our unhappiness on but ourselves.
We are the creators of what the movie of our life looks like
and if we blame the economy or other outside circumstances
on what happens in our life, we are not looking deep enough.
We always have choices and we always create our own reality
with our thoughts, words and actions.”
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by Shiela Strubel,WeBuildYourSocialMedia.com
Weareinapeople-driveneconomy;peopledobusiness with people, not companies. When you’re more open, transparent, and available to your public, then your prospects become customers, repeat customers, and raving fans. You see it every day in your business: people are choosing to work with people they are “connected” to. So, how well are you serving your market niche?
Social media represents a HUGE economic shift in our culture and in how we do business. Why do any of us NEED Social Media?
Why it’s Business 101: Direct contact with customers (and prospects) who were previously unreachable. This means greater exposure, improved customer satisfaction, and increased sales – all without costly advertisements. The stripped-down definition of Marketing is Advertising and PR. I’ve always de-fined “advertising” as you selling yourself and “PR” as others selling you via testimonials. The online “social” world, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube, is all about PR. And, isn’t the BEST customer a referred customer? When you say, “I’m the best,” rarely are you believed. When others say, “S(he)
The PR of 2010 isSocial Media
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is the best,” that’s when me-and-every-potential-customer want your business.
Social media is THE best marketing tool for your business, your business will thrive with visual, audio, and testimonials. Over 101 mil-lion Americans over age 18 spend at least 45 minutes a day on this #1 social network called Facebook. LinkedIn is the #1 business social network with 58 million active global users.
Just think: Since half of all small businesses say the best perk of social media is new prospects, then you need to build a powerful presence on social networks.
You’re probably thinking: I want more business, but how do I “do” social media and where do I start? Our Social Media Agency positions your business to dominate – period. As the Creative Art Director, I know first-hand that we create custom graphics to position you as the trust worthy Expert of your field and teach you HOW to grow your business with skills-based coaching. Go to www.We-BuildYourSocialMedia.com and sign up for our complimentary, 30-minute consultation (referred by Shiela Strubel). Social media is easy, you can do it, and it can be your best tool to keep and generate business.
Shiela Strubel, Creative Art DirectorWeBuildYourSocialMedia.com503-830-2511Find me: FacebookBecome a Fan
Reprinted with permission from WeBuildYourSocialMedia.com© 2010 Shiela Strubel and Donna Newman
Want to rule your industry within your community?
Follow a few steps on Facebook:
Look professional by creating a 1. custom photo sidebar.
Go VIRAL by bringing your web 2. site inside Facebook with a custom welcome tab/page with video and a second custom tab/page to showcase your product or service.
Update your “status” daily with valuable 3. industry tips and connect daily with your fans, friends, and public for lead gener-ation. Now, you’re the Expert of your industry and your ideal prospects seek you out and want to be helped.
Create a contest (e.g., a prize for the 4. 50th fan or give away a service to the best amateur photograph or the funniest wedding story)
Four steps to a great Facebook marketing plan:
Know your target market 1.
Craft the right message2.
Have a professional image3.
And, always give a strong call-to-action4.
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Let’s say you wanted to find a local dry clean-er, and typed “Portland OR dry cleaner” into Google. The first seven entries that come up are all Google Local Business Profiles. Best of all, Google Local Business Profiles are free. Sure, you can pay for placement, but just as many of us use t.v. commercial time for our bathroom breaks, or flip unseeingly past maga-zine ads, over 80% us ignore the Google ads in our searches, despite their top placement.
If you were feeling more social while searching, there’s a reasonable likelihood you’d encounter a friend or a friend who’s a “fan” inviting you to a business event or a sale or special promo price, through Facebook with a Fan Page link,
Big Business Visibility for FreeThree Things Your Business Can Do to Get Found Online
by Dana Greyson
Once upon a time, if you wanted toquicklyfindabusiness,you’dgrab a local phone book and open the yellow pages. These days, you’re more likely to surf the web, maybe on your mobile phone, and most likely “Google”. Surprisingly, sometimes when it comes to local business visibility on the internet, there’s truth to the old adage, “The best things in life are free.”
or on Twitter, with a web page link. Facebook and Twitter are also free.
Or if you recall the name of someone you want to do business with, but not their business name, odds are good that when you Google their name it will show up as a link to their LinkedIn (which also has business profiles) or Twitter pro-file. What do you have to pay for that visibility? Zero; it too is free.
How do you take advantage of this business bounty? Easy.
Think like a prospective customer, ready to buy. Take your best guess at how they will find you by searching by your business category, and busi-ness name and Google it. If your business is local, type in your city along with the search. Google your regular name as well. Make sure when you set up your profiles, you use those common search terms. If you’re not sure what they are, ask around, or try keyword discovery.
If you’re not the only game in town, great reviews can elevate your business from rest of the pack. The best way to get them is to ask your best cus-tomers, and make it easy. How? Ask and send them a link to your Google Local Business Profile, Facebook Fan Page or email them a LinkedIn recommendation request. If you recall the compliment they gave you
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about your business, remind them of it when you ask for their referral. Return the favor when you can by giving them visibility if they want it, with links to their business website from yours. Still feeling awkward about it? Keep in mind if they like doing business with you, they would likely be willing to take a moment or two to help you remain in business. Plus, giving great referrals is something they can do to increase their own personal value.
Setting Up Your Business for Internet SearchConduct a quick competitive search•
Take advantage of free top ranking profiles (the • gold links will take you to the set-up for each profile)
Google Local Business Profile•
Faceboo• k and setting up a Facebook Fan Page Tips or work with a designer to Brand Your Fan Page & Profile
LinkedI• n and setting up a LinkedIn Company Profile Tips
Twitte• r
Ask for Recommendations Tip• s
Sure, folks may challenge whether recommendations or reviews are real or not, (though they’re still worth us-ing, and for the importance about being honest in them, check this link http://www.writestuffwebsites.com/blog/?y=2009&m=8) but a recent poll* revealed 84% of Americans say online customer evaluations influence their purchases. LinkedIn recommendations carry extra credibility as they come from a clearly identified source.
Free and easy … What could be better than that? Take a few minutes today, and up your odds of connecting with prospects ready to buy!
*From Opinion Research Corp, released in April 2009 and based on a phone survey of 1,004 adults.
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Rescuing LibertyPerseverance Book 1 Local Christian fiction author Amanda Washington has written a powerful new book Rescuing Liberty: Perseverance Book 1. Washington’s book takes read-ers into an economically — and socially — collapsed America for this story about finding light in a dark world and hope where none exists.
Washington State — Six months ago Liberty Collins was advancing in a career at a prosperous marketing firm and dreaming of a bright future. Now the only thing darker than her nightmares is reality. Tormented by the decisions she has to make and terrified that the price of survival will be her very soul, Liberty clings to a higher power for guidance. Her faith, constitution, and sanity are challenged as the lines that separate right from wrong increasingly blur.
Rescuing Liberty delves into difficult themes where basic needs clash with fundamental beliefs. Liberty Collins confronts challenges and struggles to rise above her circumstances. Flowing through Washington’s exceptional narrative is love, peace, hope, and a powerful relationship with God.
Rescuing Liberty (ISBN 1449915345) is available now for $12.49 on Amazon.com.Also now available for $9.99 on barnesandnoble.com.
About the Author: Amanda (Winkler) Washington was born and raised in the small, high-desert town of Lakeview, Oregon. She currently resides in Vancouver, Washington with her husband Meltarrus, five sons, and dog. Washington is the junior vice president of a non-profit trade asso-ciation by day, and a writer by night. For more information, visit: www.amandawashington.net, email [email protected], or call 360-213-7439. View the book’s trailer click here.
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Photos by Kate SinghAevum Images
Cindy Johnson, sometimes called “The Pied Piper of the City,” founder of WIN (Women in Networking Northwest) and Advertising Sales Team leader at Vancouver Business Journal managed to graciously make time in her busy day to answer Snapshot eMagazine’s questions about her runaway success with WIN. When not working, she’s often busy with her three chil-dren, ages 15, 19 and 22, her grandchild and “extra” grand-childthoughdoesfindtimetoenjoy reading, music, classic movies of Carey Grant, yoga, Tai Chi and especially long talks & lots of laughs with dear friends.
Vancouver’s “Pied Piper” Helps WomenWin with WIN
Cindy Johnson,Founder of WINFor the uninitiated, tell our Snapshot
readers a little bit about WIN …
“WIN Northwest is a group of professional
women coming together in a casual setting to
share resources, expand their network, learn
and support one another. We meet every
second Wednesday of the month from 4:30-
6:30 pm*. At last count, over 200 women
turned out for our monthly meeting. It just
seems to keep growing.”
*See www.facebook.com/winnorthwest for
more info on the next WIN meeting.
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What was your inspiration for WIN?
“It started simply enough, in June 2008, help-
ing two female business associates expand their
network of other women in business. We met
over drinks at Beaches and each agreed to bring
two friends …”
Did you ever get the sense it would get
this big, this quickly? “No … not at all!”
What makes it work? “I just organize the
event, encourage attendance. The women that
attend make it work.”
It seems you manage WIN all by your-
self … How do you do it all? “Yes, I solely
manage WIN. How I do it? I just do. Many
members help in different ways (including
keeping the events free). The key players
that add value are WIN Partners: Vancouver
Business Journal (The McDonagh Family):
print and online advertising, and mainte-
nance for the future WIN website;
Vaya Creative (Andrea Hull & Cheryl
Zander): logo design; AlphaGraphics/Van-
couver (Julia Maglione): promotional mar-
keting support; FastSigns/Vancouver (Te-
resa Kung): signage (coming soon); Aevum
Images (Kate Singh): photography; HEI.net
(Christyna Hengstler): web site hosting;
WorkShed Interactive (Shannon VanHorn):
web site support as needed; Tula Design
(Teddy Raines): web site (www.womeninnet-
workingnw.com) design; The Grant House
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www.womeninnetworkingnw.com
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(John & Suzy Taylor): hosted WIN’s June
anniversary celebration at the historic EB
Hamilton Hall.”
About WIN as a women’s only group …
If there was a men’s only “WIN” would
women find that an issue? “I don’t think
so … there has been a lot of “good ‘ol boys
clubs” in the past and frankly, there still are.”
If men had their own “WIN” how
would that differ? “Less attendees, most
likely!” ; )
What makes WIN different from other
local women’s networking groups?
“No annual fee or no costly dinner meetings.
WIN is focused on mainly networking … which
the women who attend like, apparently.”
What lessons have you learned, or what
do you do differently now, or would do
differently if you could do it over again?
“WIN is constantly evolving. If I could have
predicted the rapid growth of the group… I
probably would’ve done a lot of things dif-
ferently. It consumes so much of my time, a
number of folks have suggested it should be
a “side business.” The website will help save
me a lot of organizing time, so really looking
forward to that. The networking is so popular
we’re still trying to figure out how to keep it
quiet enough for the speakers to be heard. A
sound system, loaned to us by the Chamber,
helps … still, it’s tough to stop 200 women
from networking nonstop!”
How did the job announcements evolve?
“We have a handful of women attendees seek-
ing employment, and some of their friends,
families & business associates that are out
of work. I thought this would be a good way
to help our local area residents & communi-
ties get through this great recession. And we
have heard as a result of getting the word out
through WIN placement has been successful.”
What are some of your favorite success
stories? “It’s always great to hear WIN gals
are doing business with each other, and job
positions are getting filled!”
What venues would you like? “I really
don’t have to look for venues anymore … I have
all but one month filled by hosting businesses
for this year. Even if we continue to grow I
have a few ideas about how to handle that;
hopefully they’ll work out or we’ll have partners
step up so we won’t be forced to charge to cover
rent space in the future.”
What are you looking for in speakers?
“They need to offer value or education of
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some sort, applicable to each individual in
the room. WIN attendees range in age from
22 to 72, so the speaker’s information needs
to be diverse.”
What can other participants do to make
the most of WIN? “Attend, wear a company
name badge if applicable, bring plenty of busi-
ness cards and promo flyers to share and make
a point to meet at least three new women.”
How has WIN helped you personally?
“I have met a lot of great new people and
find it personally satisfying to be able to
bring all these smart, strong & sassy women
together under one roof once a month. I
believe in helping stimulate our local econo-
my and one of my favorite books is “The Go
Giver” by Bob Burg and David Joe Mann.”
What’s Vancouver Business Journal’s
take on your WIN work? “I am blessed to
have such wonderful supportive bosses here
at the VBJ. They know when I have an idea …
it’s usually a good idea. WIN was definitely a
good idea!
VBJ is all for building strong communities
here in the SW Washington and the Portland
Metro area. I put a lot of hours in between
both WIN and the VBJ, but I always seem
to get it all done. Me and a friend of mine,
also a WIN member, business associate and,
like me, a single mother of a small tribe …
often ponder, How do we do it? [referring to
our chaotic lifestyle and the many demands
required of us]. We always come back to the
same answer, We just do!”
What’s next? “Launching the WIN website!
It’s currently under construction …
www.womeninnetworkingnw.com. I’m excited
about its streamlining potential for providing
logistic information, RSVPs, and ability to make
requests for speaking, hosting and its calendar
for WIN and other events.
Is there anything else you’d like our
Snapshot readers to know?
Yes! Especially the guys out there … No! I
don’t hate men … my dad, my son & my
grandson are all men and I adore them! But,
us women like and are committed to the
camaraderie & exclusivity of our WIN group.
However, this coming December’s monthly
WIN Holiday event will welcome men to attend;
I am calling it, WIN gone Wild!
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Clean the forgotten places in your home
It’s spring cleaning season, but you don’t have to dread the chores associated with freshen-ing your home for warm weather. With the winter chill still in the air, thoughts turn to warmer weath-er, days spent outdoors and one dreaded task – spring cleaning. This year, avoid the huge overhaul and use simple steps to ensure your home is sparkling fresh and clean, even in places you might
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forget to look. Follow the advice of “The Accidental Housewife” Ju-lie Edelman and use these simple tips and tricks to help maintain a clean home while preserving both your pocketbooks and manicures.
Counter attack: Keepin’ it clearThe average household uses 20 percent of its kitchen-related tools 80 percent of the time - that’s a lot of space wasters. This spring, invest in long-lasting and functional appliances that will stand the test of time. You can also use hooks and shelves over the cooking area to clear space on counters and in cabinets.
De-stink the wash: Keepin’ it smell-in’ clean Residue from laundry soil, water hardness, and detergent residue can build up and cause odor in your washing machine dur-ing the wash cycle. This is actually a common problem that many high efficiency (HE) ma-chine owners face, and they do not know how to fix it. Fear not - your machine is not broken and your detergent is working just fine. Help is here, with handy-dandy, manicure-friendly, premeasured packets called Tide Washing Machine Cleaner that help remove those odor causing residues. Just tear one open and pour
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into your powder dispenser (works in either your HE or traditional washer) and it’ll help wash away those stinky smells and residues, leaving behind a fresh, clean scent.
Fight the fungus among us: Keepin’ it dry Moisture build-up can become a nasty problem whether it is in your towels, clothing or footwear. Moisture is a breeding ground for mold, so keep shoes and clothing dry by us-ing newspaper to absorb excess water. During warmer months, make sure to toss towels into the dryer instead of placing on lines to dry.
Practice feng shui the simple way: Keepin’ it organized Feng shui is all about placing things in a certain way to find harmony and balance within your surroundings and to ease the flow of chi (that’s Chinese for energy, not tea). To help keep the positive energy flow-ing, take steps to de-clutter your home. Throw away junk mail you keep lying around as well as magazines that are older than three months. You can also toss remotes or other gadgets you have lying around into decorative boxes with fun flower patterns for spring.Courtesy of ARAcontent
AsIsummarizemyfirstmissiontrip to the Dominican Republic with Evergreen4Kids, I feel like the trip, only 4 weeks ago, was some sort of dream. I have been struggling with how to explain an experience so amazing because it jolted my focus back to my very soul.
After starting this summary over 3 weeks ago, I
had to think back to the beginning. Why did I
yearn to travel to this small island in the mid-
dle of nowhere? Was it because I needed some
excitement? Or be reminded about how good
I had it? Sure – but beyond that, I have always
known that although the world is a big place,
we are all interconnected; we are all One and
not one person or country is better than the
other. We are all here to serve … that’s it.
I have also jumped into my life with both feet;
not always looking first. When I was young
this created a lot of pain for my mother. Not
Photo: 2009 Mission Trip
to mention many trips to the principal’s of-
fice and to the ER. Now that I am older, I still
jump in with two feet but my landings are
much more graceful and meaningful.
As the departure date drew near, I became very
nervous about my trip. The days prior were
filled with a whirlwind of tasks, scheduling,
follow up, cuddling with my kids and deep,
emotional outbursts. All the false ideas, con-
cepts and beliefs I held about the world around
me began stirring: Why am I doing this again?
How could I be so selfish? Leaving my husband
home alone with two kids for 10 days! What if
someone needs to contact me? No one will be
able to get a hold of me! The voices kept both-
ering me until I boarded the plane!
Considering the life I lead: busy and full of
drama, chaos and the normal day-to-day crisis
of a family with two young girls, it may seem
crazy to travel half way around the globe to
serve a village of children I have never met. In
fact, one may question if I neglected my own
family by doing such a thing.
After a lot of meditation and contemplation
I can whole-heartedly say I most definitely
served my own family by participating in this
trip. A natural phenomenon of the human
spirit is that when we serve others, we are
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Dominican RepublicMission Trip 2010by Dana Layon
“When can I go back? My heart sings to be there again.”
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actually serving ourselves. When we serve,
we cultivate gratitude and appreciation for
our own lives. We step out of our life and into
others so our life becomes much clearer.
At our deepest level of being, we are meant
to serve. It’s a fact that we are more alive
and aware in unfamiliar situations, foreign
places and when we are learning something
new. We dump the robotic state of being
and we shine like the individual we are
meant to be.
So as I sit here to recap my trip in one ar-
ticle, know that an experience as this one
– that speaks to your soul – is challeng-
ing to recap. The days’ events are a blur
of consciousness and aliveness. This
was the first time I didn’t run around
taking pictures of everything hoping
to “capture” the moment. Instead I
practiced mindful yoga each day and
captured every moment as it was hap-
pening. Allowing my heart to seize the
presence and burn it into my memory
– speaking directly to my soul.
February 11, 2010As we land in Santo Dominigo, I
am immediately overwhelmed by
the heat. It’s muggy and the airport
smells of sweat. The sun hits my
face and warms my skin once I get
outside. All the fearful, conditioned
thoughts I had prior to leaving be-
comes a silly memory.
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The six hour bus ride to Habanero is an inter-
esting “tour” ride. We zip past bananas trees,
sugar cane fields, mountains that reach past the
sky and all the while, the ocean guides us to our
destination.
Once we arrive at the outskirts of the village,
the children notice our bus. They run after
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us and follow us all the way to the school. We
park the bus and are greeted with smiles, love
and hugs.
Brenda Backes, the founder of Evergreen-
4Kids, really never gave us specifics about
what our mission was. She had the idea for a
new Health and Wellness Team. Our job was
to teach the kids about personal hygiene and
basic principles like where to urinate, when to
wash your hands, how to brush your teeth and
how to keep your germs to yourself.
She encouraged us to connect with our sur-
roundings so we could make specific decisions
once we were there. In hindsight, this was
probably one of the greatest things she could
have done. We were given the opportunity to
get to know the kids and then create a program
that would speak to them.
Our Health and Wellness team, made up of
myself and two other yoga instructors, are only
a small part of the Evergreen4kids mission.
This organization was founded over 5 years ago
when Brenda stumbled upon Habanero quite
by mistake and was horrified by the conditions.
She decided to retire from the corporate world
and build a school in this tiny village in hopes
of raising their awareness. After two years she
partnered with Dentus Dental in Vancouver,
Washington and now this tiny village and be-
yond, receives excellent dental care once a year;
all volunteers, all donated equipment. While
the Americans are there, her school is trans-
formed into a major hub of action and purpose.
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Habanero is a village of people who truly are
destitute. Their homes are made of sticks and
aluminum “siding”. Some have brick but not
many. There are no doors on most homes and
the windows have no screens. Their toilet is a
cement circle, placed strategically between two
or three homes and empties into the ground.
Most of these people do not have running wa-
ter; they rely on the river.
Most of the children wear the same clothes
every day. Their toys are sticks, rocks and gar-
bage. Rarely do you see any parents but oddly,
at dinner, the children wait for the adults to
finish eating before they have any food. They
wake us in the morning, hang out with us all
day and stay into the evening. They crave at-
tention and love. They are usually seen walk-
ing to school, playing in the polluted river, or
eating sugar cane.
After two days I surrender to the reality that
there is too much to do in the time that we are
there. I completely connect with these chil-
dren and begin seeing life through their eyes.
We spend our days teaching our hygiene curric-
ulum, painting their playground, and traveling
to other villages to give away hair accessories,
clothes, food and blankets. Some of the chil-
dren who attend school are home now, almost
naked while their uniform hangs outside for the
next day. In the evenings we do yoga with the
dental team, teach yoga to the kids, play base-
ball with them, watch a movie on the side of
Brenda’s house and one night, we go dancing.
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What can I say after 10 days living in a village
with barely any running water, sporadic elec-
tricity, dirt floors, mosquitoes, flies, mean and
hungry dogs, roosters that crow at 3:00am and
so much work to do you can’t even imagine
where to start?
“I say when can I go back? My heart sings to be there again.”
What did we accomplish? We planted an idea
about how to stay healthy. We dropped a seed
about the importance of clean water and clean
hands. But these lessons won’t be remem-
bered unless they are consistently taught and
nurtured. This is a challenge. Some parents
aren’t around; some kids have no running wa-
ter and some homes have no toilet.
We taught the children why it’s important not
to suck on sugar cane. But how do you tell
a child not to suck on sugar cane when they
haven’t had anything to eat for an entire day?
You don’t. You teach them to limit their intake
of sugar cane and you teach them how to brush
their teeth the best with what they have.
We painted a few game boards on the patio
of the school and taught them how to play
4-square, hopscotch and duck, duck goose.
We ended up teaching them about how to
wait in line and take turns.
This experience really has left me speechless
and that does not happen to me often. But I
was so moved by the simplicity and presence
of this village it astounded me. In our culture,
we only talk about living with less and living
the simple life. We still grasp and cling to so
many material things. Hopelessly tied to our
technology, our schedules, our image and what
other people think.
So then the question for me is, does our presence
in Habanero, help or create greed and separate-
ness among this village? Ignorance is bliss right?
Answering these questions require clear inten-
tions. What is our ultimate goal? How can what
we are doing be grown and nurtured? Traveling
there once a year is not enough, but giving them
everything at once isn’t beneficial either.
We can’t do much about the polluted water or
the poor economy. We can hope that the new
pipe delivers clean water to Habanero as well
as Barahona. We can only pray that one day
the prices of everyday necessities like gasoline,
diapers and milk can come down to meet their
cost of living.
So what do we do? We build a fence around
Brenda’s school so we can teach the kids how
to respect and take care of their own space.
We plant banana trees and other self sustain-
ing garden plants. We incorporate daily hy-
giene lessons into the school curriculum so
kids can understand and really adapt these
procedures at home. We teach the parents
the same things so they understand. We turn
Brenda’s school into a community center
where people can come for so much more than
just an elementary learning center.
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We invite more kids to the school! We
educate this new generation in hopes they
will make change in their community and
beyond. Attendance is free and the kids
get two meals a day, a uniform and mutli-
vitamins in addition to their education.
What about a secondary school that is closer
than the nearest city, Barahona, which is 8
miles away? A goal is to motivate these kids
to continue so they have somewhere to go
after Brenda’s school. My
personal goal is to teach
these children how to
dream big while staying
awake just as they are.
From what I witnessed,
these kids were happy.
They were not lacking
for anything because
they knew nothing dif-
ferent. But I also saw
a lot of beauty, tal-
ent, promise and love.
Those attributes, I’m
sure could be utilized in
their own community
but I did observe some
children who had the
heart to serve elsewhere. My intention is to
help some of these kids understand they have
opportunities that they haven’t even been able
to dream up yet but that the sky is limitless.
We all see the same moon and the same stars.
The world is a big place and if we remember
that the small things we do really make a dif-
ference, this world will finally realize the true
meaning of interconnectedness. We are all
connected and we are all here to serve.
If you are interested in knowing more about
Evergreen4kids and want to help our Health
and Wellness Team, you can go to my web-
site www.zenflowyoga.com. I will be post-
ing a page dedicated to Habanero and the
efforts of Evergreen4Kids. You can also go
to www.evergreen4kids.org for general infor-
mation and to contact Brenda directly.
Be well, laugh often and give much.
-Dana Layon
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But there are ways you can lose weight without spending a lot of money. Here are some inex-pensive ways to lose weight and stay fit:
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EATSEATS + DRINKS
Earlier this week I had the opportunity to
take dinner into a family at church whose
mother had had surgery. Usually I take one
of my tried and true classics.
Don’t you have a few Go To recipes you use
when you take dinner to someone?
Well, this time I decided to be a bit adventur-
ous and try a new recipe that Lori sent me
for my Lovely Lemon Giveaway.
I couldn’t resist giving this recipe a try since it
used one of my favorite things – lemon curd!
I was a little concerned that because of the
lemon curd the dish would be overly sweet
but no worries. Of course there was a mild
sweetness to it but the curd made such a nice
smooth glaze for the chicken – yum!
When I called my friend to check in on her
a few days after taking her dinner she com-
mented on how good the chicken was and
asked for the recipe – so I guess it’s a keeper!
The recipe calls for wok oil which I couldn’t
find at my grocery store so I used plain old
vegetable oil. The green onions and lemon
rind on top make for a pretty presentation.
What’s your favorite dish to make when you
take dinner to someone else?
by Leigh Anne
Lemon Chicken
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Lemon ChickenIngredients
1 1/2 pounds chicken breast or chicken tenders, cut into chunks
1/4 C all-purpose unbleached flour
Coarse salt
2 Tbsp wok or vegetable oil, 2 turns of the pan (preferred brand:House of Tsang)
1 Tbsp (a splash) white or rice wine vinegar
1/2 C chicken broth or stock
8 ounces (1 cup) prepared lemon curd
1/4 C hot water
1 lemon, zested
2 scallions, thinly sliced or 20 blades fresh chives, finely chopped (I used green onions)
Directions
Coat the chunked chicken lightly in flour, seasoned with a little salt. Heat a large skillet or a wok-shaped nonstick pan over high heat. Stir fry chicken until golden, 3 or 4 min-utes. Remove chicken from the pan and return pan to heat. Reduce heat to medium.
Add a splash of vinegar to the pan and let it evaporate. Add stock or broth to the pan and scrape up any drippings with a whisk. Thin curd by stirring in a little hot water. Add curd to broth and whisk to combine. Add chicken back to the pan and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes to thicken sauce and finish cooking chicken pieces through. Remove the pan from heat, add the scallions or chives and zest, and toss chicken pieces well to combine zest and scallions or chives evenly throughout the sauce. Serve over rice or noodles.
Cook’s Notes: Wok oil infused with ginger and garlic is usually available on the International Foods aisle in many markets.
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Directions: Combine liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker
with cracked ice and shake well. Strain into a
chilled cocktail glass and garnish with strawberry.
*Stawberry Blonde Martini recipe and image
courtesy of MartiniLovers.com
by Marcia Miller
There are a number of locations around the world whose names are synonymous with alcoholic beverages that bear their name, among them are scotch, tequila, cham-pagne and Irish whis-key. Make a special plan to visit them or at least stop by if you are in the neighborhood.
Strawberry BlondeMartiniIngredients6 parts strawberry vodka2 parts Lillet blancFresh strawberry
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In Scotland there are opportu-nities all over the country for a distillery tour and tasting. If Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Johnny Walker and Royal Lochnagar are to your taste, be sure your itinerary includes the Speyside area near Aberdeen. Between tastings you can even visit a castle or drop a line in the Spey River to snag a trout. Include a cooperage visit to learn the part barrels plays in the recipe. The landscape of the area is bucolic with flocks of sheep, swaths of glowing rapeseed fields and babbling brooks.
What could be better than pleasant warm weather and fine tequila? Within 20 miles of Guadalajara you are in the home of this sexy liquid. To avoid driving just take the Te-quila Express train for an easy day-trip complete with ma-
Drink Around the World …riachi music. The charming little town of Tequila is where you will find the dusty blue-gray agave fields dotted with distilleries. Tours are offered by Sauza, Cuervo, Herradura, Casadores and Milagro to name a few.
Across the pond in France you will find the champagne region. It is home to a legion of champagne houses. Excel-lent tours are offered to the public at Mercier, Tattinger, Mumm’s, Moet and the list goes on and on. Make Ep-ernay or Reims your head-quarters to explore where the bubbles originate. If you are an aficionado of cognac you are in for a treat. The train to that area departs right from the Charles DeGaulle Airport. And the Normandy area is home to Calvados. If you are
lucky enough to be going out to the Normandy beaches, be sure to stop at one of the roadside stands to sample this local treasure.
If your travels take you any-where near Dublin, it is to Jameson’s you want to head. The tour is informative and when you are finished you still have time to participate in one of Dublin’s most popular tourist activities, a visit to the Guiness Storehouse.
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Do It Yourself travel is all the rage. There are countless online sites for any one with an internet connection to look and book a vari-ety of services. Why is that a good idea? You probably use a professional to prepare your taxes, fix your car, analyze your finances, cut your hair and prepare your will. Why do your travel plans deserve less? After all, a cruise to China or an African safari are much big-ger ticket items than your monthly hair color. The small amount you think you are saving is greatly offset by the risk of a mistake, lack of knowledge or bad judgment. A professional travel agent has the background to offer you the right choices and the experience to steer you in the right direction. They should very well save you money. Don’t risk your vacation dollars by doing it yourself.
The stories I can tell of nice people who have made horrible decisions based on bad infor-mation would curl your hair. Sadly, no travel agent can guarantee you smooth sailing, wind
at your back and clear skies. But they most certainly can provide you with a font of quality information to facilitate a good outcome.
So what is the best way to find a travel agent? Look for certification, ask friends and ask questions.
There is only one organization certifying agents. The Travel Institute offers several certification classifications. The Certified Travel Associate (CTA), Certified Travel Counselor (CTC) and Certified Travel Indus-try Executive (CTIE) show expertise and ex-perience at various levels. Additionally Des-tination or Lifestyle Specialist designations show mastery of specific areas. Completion of these programs shows a certain level of commitment to professionalism.
Friends can be a great source of referrals. They may share your interests and your level of expectation. They can share their experiences
Choosing A Travel Agentby Marcia Miller
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of working with a travel professional and give you input as to the style in which they work.
The best way to find a good travel agent with whom you can work well is to do your homework. That means with input from friends or research, go forward to conduct interviews. The most important quality an agent brings to the table is their ability to work well with you. Any good agent has a multitude of resources at their disposal to find hotels, flights and tours but if they do not click with you, it is to no avail. Expect them to ask you many questions too. That is key to a good relationship.
Many travel agencies have closed their doors. Many agents have left the field. The good news is that many deeply expe-rienced agents have stayed. They are the ones with a pas-sion and dedication to travel. They are the ones who are out there waiting for you to find them and to go to work for you.
Call today (866-344-9680) and get out there. The world awaits you. You Go Girls!
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The JourneyAt 16 years old my son struggled his entire life with learning prob-lems, mainly dyslexia. As a Mom my heart ached every time I would see him spending count-lesshourstofinishhishomeworkwhen all the other kids would get it done in less than 1 hour. His struggles were so much to bear and there were many, many, tear full days with parent teacher con-ferences and looking at report cards. It seems as if Cory was falling farther and farther behind.
Year after year my heart ached for a solution;
something to help him. So we tried different
tutors, different learning institutions to help
bring his reading skills even up to grade level.
While they all seemed to help some what, the
underlining issues were still there and making
the struggles even worse with keeping caught
up in school for Cory.
I at one point even thought Cory was not “try-
ing hard enough.” Guilt overwhelmed me after
having him tested at Dynamic Learning
Services and finding out that all of his strug-
gles were not from a lack of trying; it most defi-
nitely was a brain problem.
After the first consult with Janele and Tom, I
realized I needed to put Cory into their brain
therapy program. They were new to the area
and didn’t have the local testimonials but my
gut told me to move forward with putting Cory
in their program. The program was almost
$4,000, so as you can imagine, we were very
nervous but still going on faith, that this was
the answer for our son.
Well, I am here to tell you that it WORKED.
Our son went from D’s and F’s struggling in
school and wanting to DROP OUT at the age
of 16 to now a 3.2 grade average and it still
keeps getting better. He NO longer struggles,
he has made new friends, starting dating, etc.
We have noticed so many changes in him that
it would be hard for me to list them all out. So
you can imagine the joy that we feel!
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At one point the school system wanted me to put him on drugs and move him into the Special Ed classes. I refused to and I am SO glad I did. His brain was retrained with of all things … sound frequency... can you believe that? Yep, sound fre-quency, specially programmed to fit his specific needs. Cory’s dyslexia stemmed from genetic as well as chronic ear infections as a baby. All I can say is thank God for this program!
My PassionSo here is what my passion is – to help other children who can not afford the program for their child. I want to provide them financial aid to change their live like Cory’s life has changed. He will never suffer the embarrass-ment of feeling stupid from his dyslexia again. This is a life change and I want to change some children’s lives. Are you with me?
The goal with all of these upcoming events is to put at least 3 children through this life changing program by raising at least $20,000.
How can you help? Send a child my way that needs some drug free support with their learning disorder. I so appreciate your support and love and together we can make a difference in a child’s life. I look forward to working together.
Purpose of the FoundationEducation. One of the principal purposes of the Foundation is to focus on educating the general public. While auditory disorders are quite common, few people have much knowl-edge about them, or have not learned about the causes and the remedies.
Regrettably, there is a stigma attached to this disorder: if someone has auditory disorders, then the child must be retarded in some way. This is simply not the case. These children are very bright and intelligent. The Foundation wants to assist families to deal with the embarrassment–whether it is perceived or real–when they are faced when their child is in public places.
It is the goal of the Kids Success Foundation to see some support groups in every local com-munity across the nation to educate, assist, and support families who are faced with this challenge and who simply do not know what to do. To have parents come together and share their successes and sadness with other families so that no one has to feel alone. That these suffering parents know that they’re re-ally are others who feel just as they do.
The FutureThe Kids Success Foundation hopes that within the next ten years it would be able to continue such assistance as cited above but on a greater scale. Officers of the Kids Suc-cess Foundation will hold seminars and other events and speak about personal experiences with auditory disorders.
To learn more information regarding audi-tory processing and how you can support Kids Success Foundation, contact Monica McKenna at 360-773-7998 or email [email protected]
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Clubhouse CommunityMen and women who live with mental illness want what all people want – a good job friends, some-one to love, a safe and comfortable home, and to belong and to contribute to something. The Val Ogden Center community can assist people who live with various types of mental illness in obtaining many of these things.
• Staff and members work side by side to perform all the work necessary to run the Clubhouse.
• Members feel needed and supported.
Work-Ordered DayThe work-ordered day is the basic structure of the Clubhouse program. The opportunities to contrib-ute are many and varied, and members can assume various levels of respon-sibility according to their desires and interests.
Working in the Clubhouse helps members achieve a feeling of belonging, in-creased self-esteem, new skills, and greater levels of social land vocational adjustment. Regardless of any disability a member may have or may not have, each member has a contribution to make which will be valued and appreciated by others.
• Helps members achieve a feeling of belonging and increases self-esteem.
• Helps members learn new skills and greater levels of social and vocational adjustment.
Regardless of level of ability, each member contributes and will be valued and appreciated.
Our Work UnitsWe believe that the skills that members build while volunteering at the Clubhouse will assist them in developing good work habits, building positive relationships with others, encouraging regular at-tendance, adjusting to a normalized work schedule, andgainingtheflexibilityneeded to adapt to chang-ing situations. Currently the Val Ogden Center has two work units: the Cleri-cal/Employment Unit and the Food Service Unit.
• The Clerical/Employ-ment Unit is responsible for business, membership, attendance, newsletters, accounting, administrative work, developing sup-ported and transitional employment opportuni-ties, and employment statistics and data.
• The Food Service Unit is responsible for prep work, cooking, serving, clean up, meal planning, shopping, budgeting, maintenance and garden duties.
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Mission StatementThe mission of the Val Ogden Center is to empower people with mental health prob-lems to obtain meaningful relationships and satisfying employment.
Vision StatementThe Val Ogden Center is a beacon of hope for people experiencing mental health problems. The Val Ogden Center assists its membership in achieving recovery and community integration goals by provid-ing an environment that is structured like a place of employment and rich with opportunity to become actively involved and contribute. The Clubhouse provides its members with a place in which they can find immediate acceptance, inclusion, meaningful activity, belonging and hope. Participation in the Clubhouse promotes wellness, confidence, and self-esteem and facilitates the ability to obtain rec-ognition, meaningful relationships and satisfying employment for all those who become involved. The Val Ogden Center will continue to grow to meet the increas-ing demand for recovery and rehabilita-tion services of citizens of Clark County who live with mental illness.
10201 NE Fourth Plain Blvd.Vancouver, WA 98662Phone: 360.253.4036
Fax: [email protected]
www.valogdencenter.com
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