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Loving my Hair

5/5/2019

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Modere Hair Products

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I've tried many shampoos and conditioners in the past. I've tried ones for wavy hair, ones for curly hair, ones specifically for course hair, and just about any brand you can name. Recently, my friend starting selling Modere products. She told me all about some of their items and I told her about my struggle with finding shampoos and conditioners that do not leave my hair all frizzy and brittle.  Modere sells lots of  products with great reviews so I decided to give it a try. The results after one wash were amazing.  My hair began to show its natural curl pattern and became more manageable.  Here are my before and after pictures so you can see the different for yourself. My hair looks fantastic. The Modere Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner are all I use now.  Modere has made me a customer for life. 

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Before Modere Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner
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After Modere Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner
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Beach Day

3/14/2019

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Living a Fun Life

​There are many ways to live a fun and fulfilling life....
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These are three messages I live everyday by....

1. Staying true to myself
I love me, but I also know there is a better me that I could be. I will never say that I have reached my goal. I will keep growing and keep allowing my goals to grow with me. 
2. Finding inner peace
Sometimes you have to pause and take time for yourself.  Everyone needs to have an outlet. Whether you meditate, jog, go to the spa, or just chill at the beach in the middle of the week, you have to make a part of your week peaceful. No working, no taking calls, no thinking about your to-do list. Take a mental break and find a peaceful place to clear your thoughts. 
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3. Developing healthy relationships
The by-product of loving yourself is the ability to love others. In a previous blog post, I spoke about an empty well giving no water. That same reference is true about the heart. Love does not flow from a cautious heart. You have to be comfortable with your love ones and friendships.  Neither of these should cause harm to you or make you feel threatened. Remember you are in control of what you plant in your garden. Every now and then, a weed will grow but you have to be quick to dispose of it. Keep only those that build you up and let go of people who pull you down. 
 

​In closing, be proactive about your happiness. Happiness is something you are in control of.   All you have to do is create an action plan. The plan can be simple. You don't have to write a book or make a million goals. Just decide the how and have fun. 

Have a gorgeous day and Be Bless.
~ Carla
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2019 Ready!

1/8/2019

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I HAVE LOST ALL DESIRES TO...

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#1 Frown - it just takes less muscles to smile, and the rewards are amazing.
#2 Be Negative - Negative thoughts or comments from my mouth will take away from my soul.  Positive thoughts fuel great health and boosts my ability to achieve. Yes to positivity!
#3 Fret about the small stuff - Paying attention to my goals and reaching the results cannot be derailed by little things. 
#4 Not Pray - Prayer is the key to my sanity and existence.  I will continue to pray everyday for God to Reveal HIS PLAN for my life.
#5 Complain about my stretch marks - These are my most valuable blueprints of a journey on how I achieved the ability to love others unconditionally. 
2019 will be a year of body positivity, faith-growing, and success. I'm ready! Are you?


​Today is National Bubble Bath Day 1/8/2019
​Celebrate with one of these:

Enjoy Bubble Bath Day with Bath Essentials, like the Opulent Spa Basket from GiftTree!

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Got Emails? 5 Ways to Clear your Inbox

9/11/2018

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Unbelievable! I went away for one weekend - Saturday Afternoon to Sunday Afternoon. In 24 hrs, my inbox received 431 new emails! 

Email can be one of the most stressful items in your daily to-do list as an individual or business owner.   I value having an almost empty inbox (emphasis on the "almost").  I know many struggle with the same. Here are some tips to help cut the inbox clutter and give you a feeling of control with your email.

#1 What's in there now? Is your inbox filled with things you want to read "later"?  Realistically speaking, if your later was not 2 days later, then you are not going to read it. ARCHIVE IT! Then you can type a keyword in the search if you ever need to read about that topic. Informational emails like articles, sales material, and updates are often repetitive and time sensitive.  When they sit in your inbox for days/months they lose all of their value. 

#2 Use a Sorter.  Most online inboxes have options for sorting email. You can select in Gmail if you want to sort your emails in preset categories. This is a great start for reviewing a really huge number of emails.  It is also great for maintenance especially if you have several social media accounts that you monitor regularly.  Keep in mind, most email programs also have internal filters that look at your behaviors and try to do those repeated actions to make you more efficient.  For example, when you mark emails for a specific sender as important, soon your email system will start to mark them as they come in. 
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#3 Start Fresh with a Schedule. I was visiting a good friend and during our conversation she needed to find an email about an event we were going to attend. She opened her inbox, and she had 18,000+ emails. My heart stopped for at least five seconds. I gasped! I asked, how are you going to manage that? She said, I will go through them one day.  Do you see how overwhelming that could be?  Realistically speaking - she will never go through those emails. It was time to "set her free".  I asked her to archive them all and start fresh.  A few days later, she called and thanked me. She said it was like a weight has been lifted. Remember you can still search for the sender or topic when you archive emails so set yourself free. If it is important, you can find it.  If you did not act on it immediately or did not print it if it is extremely important, archive it at the end of the day or week. Get on a schedule.  Daily may be a bit too often if you get a lot of email but weekly will be a great option too.  Some people even do monthly.  You decide what time schedule is best for you based on the importance and frequency of your emails. 

#4 Cut the Clutter. Do you have a plan for unnecessary emails?  Each email sent from a business will have an unsubscribe. Our lives change often and so do our interests.  If you lived in "Golf Village" ten years ago and have moved, you do not need to continue to get the community newsletter. Use the power of "Unsubscribe" to be proactive about what emails enter your inbox in the first place. 

​#5 Have separate email accounts.  Some people like to have one email account that they check regularly, but often the line between personal and professional emails gets blurry.  You do not want emails from your kid's school to go to your work email. Remember work email is not private.  The company is able to access it or if you work in a government office, it is public record. Even if you are a business owner, you need to filter important emails from personal ones.

Start your journey to email freedom today!
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Spring Break Deals 2018

2/22/2018

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Does your plan for Spring Break include FUN & SUN?

Relax. Gather your thoughts.  Your next vacation does not require a lot of thought or $$. Book it!
Here are some awesome options for your next vacation. Great Savings on Great Places! Easy to Book!
Orlando Vacation Package


Cancun Vacation Package
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How to create a home studio

2/19/2018

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DO IT YOURSELF:
Making quality pictures at home does not require a lot of money or special photography training.  Setting up a home studio can happen in less  than a week.  Here are some tips to get you started on a great home photography adventure. 

1. Use your cell phone.  As you know, pictures taken by cell can look great with a little editing and proper lighting.  There's no need to buy a fancy camera unless you want to start a photography business.  Starting with your cell is a great way to experiment without adding to your cost.
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2. Buy a lighting/studio kit.  Bundle it! Check out which bundles are available before buying single items. Most studio kits come with two lights, stands, and a choice of backdrop cloths. The price of a kit is usually much cheaper than buying separate items. 
3. Don't forget a stand for your cell phone. Some stands come with a bluetooth clicker that connects to your phone so you can take photos independently while you pose. ​​
4. Be creative!  Pick a great backdrop for product pictures.  Add different backdrops as you grow your photography skills and your home studio. ​

5. Have fun! Like with anything new, there can be some frustrating times getting things set up and assembled.  Remember to relax, use trial and error, and make it fun.  
Tip:  Make it pay for itself!
Once you are comfortable with using your studio, remember everything is portable.  Try booking kids' birthday parties for a fee and work your way up to more formal parties or even weddings. The sky is the limit with your new studio. Take a risk!
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    I'm Carla - mother, educator, business owner, and Certified Life Coach. I have a blast exploring new ideas, products, and services.  I love to share and hope to inspire you to do the same. Remember to enjoy life every day and always strive to be a BETTER YOU!

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