Whats holding me back? Fear of failure, Fear of loss of clout, some manifestation of some type of fear?
Whats driving me forward?
Bring in a mentor to input here. Whats real in this situation and what is the perception of my situation..
Trying to bring in boundries...whats the worst that could happen? (no large economic risk.. Whats the best that could happen?
The decision making process for a woman is emotion driven, men are better at risk accessment.
Play to your strengths, why women are better in this business...better at seeing what people need, empathy. This is why women often go to the product side of our business, the benefit people get from our wonderful products.

Swapping Creating Sharing Yeah!!

 Back in November of 2011 I found this cool spot on the internet, Swap-bot. I shared it on my Pinterest board too! Swap-Bot  brings people together...there are alot of likeminded people out there in our big old world…people who share an interest in the same stuff I like! Another thing we similarly share in common is we like to see what others are doing…so much so that we look for opportunities to swap…hence SWAP-BOT. Currently I am swapping in these swaps.

SUSA: Through the Alphabet Envelope - B

~Handmade For You~

^_^ Happy Mother's Day

Weight loss week 23

May gift tag: May Flowers

Border Punches

An ART ENVELOPE and gift

 I've swapped lots of others... one I swapped in was Crafting Emails and the idea is to share an email FULL of craftiness :) I had a great time preparing my email, I LOVE sharing what I do, my best tips, etc. One of my partners wrote back asking for some pics of one of my crafts, Rake Knitting so I thought I’d post a picture of my first Rake Knitting project while sharing a bit about SWAP-BOT since I’m having so much fun with it.  

My first "Rake Knitting" project

Mini Books Creating A Repurposed Treasure

Today I was enjoying myself surfing youtube and came across a fun video making Mini Books out of flattened empty toilet paper rolls. The pages hold little treasures of all kinds...I can't wait to try this out!

Here is the original video I watched, look for my creation in an upcoming blog post!

The Journey

Remember me sharing with you that I would be starting on my lifestyle reset? My lifestyle reset began with a decision to improve my overall health, but I wasn't interested in just a diet or this exercise trend or that pill. I wanted something for the overall me. I looked at many programs out on the market and from what I can see each one had a weakness...a flaw. I was extremely excited when Xango introduced a brand NEW category to thier trusted line of wellness products!!
In January I began my FAVAO Lifestyle Reset Journey!

I am just beginning into week 4 and I must say it has been an insightful, interesting and fun journey thus far. Did I say FUN? Yes! Really!
So heres the lowdown so far... 

• Interesting Recipes
• Satisfying Meals
• Prepare Ahead
• Fullness Factor = Not Hungary between meals...Yea!!!
• Exercises for all levels of fitness
• Interactive Forum of friends on the same journey

I thought you might be interested in seeing what I'm eating on my meal plan.

Hawaiian Pizza

Yogurt Parfait (disassembled LOL)

I feel like I've learned a few things along the way. Oh did you want to know if I'm making progress on the weight loss? YES!
As of Week 3 I am 10 lbs lighter...thats something to cheer about!!!
More than the pounds though I am feeling better. This is my first time ever doing a cleanse, the Favao Cleanse works from
deep intestinal cleansing to liver purification. I've noticed more energy, I feel clearer thinking and I just feel better all over.

FINALLY... Playtime in my Scraproom

My very first project of 2012 was a fun project shared by my dear friend Paige, the ALTERED CLIPBOARD. She has created one for her sweet little foster daughter as an aid to keeping her still during church service.

I made several as special Christmas gifts for my grandkids in 2011.

They were a big hit and I learned from my son that my daughter-in-law Maria was enamoured with them too. That was great news since her birthday follows just a bit after Christmas and finding just the right gift after Christmas is not always easy.

I had no problem settling on colors... I have this wonderful group of papers that are color grouped with several prints that look lovely together plus I was pretty sure she would enjoy the lavenders and playful prints. If you'd like to see Maria's clipboard check out the post entitled Personally For You. 
This project has been alot of fun and since creating the original clipboards for my Grandkids and Daughter-In-Law, my friend Melanie D and I have hosted a Monday Make It night and taught this lesson at our church, The Adventure American Fork. 

Bye Bye Christmas - Hello Fresh New year

With the New Year, January brings reflection. It also is a time for weeding through things, attitudes and behaviors and deleting them out of our lives. Doesn't that make you feel good to look towards what we want to become, what we plan to accomplish and how we will accomplish our goals.
As I am contemplating taking down all of my holiday decorations, my home becomes a blank canvas in my mind. What will I put in its place? Will I just "replace" those holiday decorations with exactly what was there before or perhaps its time to do a good "spring cleaning", refresh the color scheme, replace the tattered pillows and update the family photos with the beautiful new pictures that were recently gifted to us.


I begin to think of the ways in which my life could be renewed if I would "take down" those actions, behaviors and thoughts that no longer are representing me for what I want them to and who I want to be at this season of my life. Renewal in the New Year...Yes this is going to be FUN!

Into The NEW YEAR

Thinking about how each of us are so unique in our approach to beginning the New Year, I've enjoyed reading some of my favorite business and craft related sites. I've also had many one on one conversations with friends about New Years resolutions, goals and how they plan on getting started in the New Year.


Are you the excited for the New Year person? Do you write out detailed business and personal goals?


Maybe you take time to reflect and pray and perhaps even fast as a way of experiencing the "Out with the old...In with the new" philosophy.


Perhaps you long for what was and struggle with the process of saying goodbye to 2011...


I hate the process of planning for anything new, BUT as I get going I find I relish all the details and I especially enjoy seeing valuable change taking place.


Monday January 2nd, 2012 I began a lifestyle reset. Dr Shawn Talbott makes a powerful case discusing optimal health and metabolic balance. His discussion of the 4 Pillars of Health present a unified theory to preventing premature aging and of promoting optimal health. In 2012 I am incorporating new habits designed toward strengthening my 4 Pillars,  I'll be sharing my experiences along the way.


I'm feeling excited, adventurous, healthy, alive, talented, powerful, determined and yes, apprehensive as this New Year begins :)


Do you love this quote as much as I do? You can order a printed copy of this image from the artist, click on the image.

I wish you all the best for YOUR New Year!