10/27/2004 06:27:55 PM|||Beth Dargis|||

For other Michiganders, you can view your ballot online before hand: http://www.publius.org/. I am sure other states have something similar also.

Have you researched the proposals, local people, and national people we are voting on? I've been reading, discussing and planning on what I am going to do at the polls. If you are planning to vote (and I urge you to), know what the issues, people and proposals are before Nov. 2. As we found out the last election, every vote matters.

|||109891625576784955|||Voting10/26/2004 10:35:17 PM|||Beth Dargis|||

These are my birthday blessings from my Sunday birthday:

~Extended quiet time
~Birthday wish from hubby
~Awoke to e-mail birthday greetings
~My son made me breakfast
~Had a Purim party in Sunday School class
~Dove bar for lunch
~Played Uno with the kids
~Birthday cards from friends and relatives
~Lots of reading time
~Took a nap, which I rarely do
~My cat spent a long time with me letting me pet him
~Making my 34 things to do in my 34th year list
~Birthday call with my nephews and mother-in-law singing
~Birthday call from Grandma and my Mom
~Kids made me dinner and dessert
~Family time in the evening
~Wearing my favorite, extra soft pj's for bed

|||109884457762628937|||Birthday Blessings10/25/2004 03:11:34 PM|||Beth Dargis|||

How to Build a Woman's Fall Wardrobe: http://www.ehow.com/how_2603_build-womans-fall.html

|||109873155467631366|||Fall Wardrobe10/23/2004 05:32:26 PM|||Beth Dargis|||

"Simplicity.
Simple Living.
Every day appreciating how much I have in life.
Noticing how much beauty there is in the world.
Refusing to take things for granted.
Aknowledging the gratitude I so often feel.
Getting off automatic pilot and directing my own course.
All my senses alive to the world."
-Marlene A. Schiwy, in her book Simple Days

|||109856732663319479|||Simplicity10/21/2004 10:21:01 PM|||Beth Dargis|||

Tiny Change # 46: Nurture a child

|||109841184132747873|||52 Tiny Changes-4610/21/2004 02:22:45 PM|||Beth Dargis|||

Time for holiday planning if you don't want to be overwhelmed in Dec. Flylady's has issued her holiday control journal:
http://www.flylady.net/pages/holidaycruising1.asp

CEO's Organized Christmas starts Oct 25:
http://organizedchristmas.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=68

Create your own Holiday Notebook at Christmas Organizing: http://www.christmasorganizing.com/notebook.html

Visit My Frugal Christmas Notebook: http://www.frugalchristmas.homestead.com/

Learn to simplify the holidays: http://www.newdream.org/holiday/index.php and http://www.onlineorganizing.com/NewslettersIssue.asp?newsletter=go&date=12/1/2000

|||109838384809292502|||Holiday Planners10/20/2004 02:18:44 PM|||Beth Dargis|||

Let's all go to Goal Setting School: http://www.goal-setting-guide.com/school.html.

Confused about how to set goals. This will take you step by step.

|||109838278445220186|||Goal Setting School10/18/2004 11:03:58 PM|||Beth Dargis|||

I had the most wonderful time with a client this week. She came to the chat down and stressed. We worked together, talked, laughed and by the end she was practically bouncing off the walls with ideas and energy. This is why I love what I do.

|||109838189815909333|||Client Talk10/18/2004 01:58:01 PM|||Beth Dargis|||

I am working on creating a new health program. I have been on a roll and am really excited about it. If you have any ideas, suggestions or needs that you would addressed in the program please e-mail me at bethd@encouragingcoach.com.

I am also creating a simplicity calendar for 2005 that will be in PDF form and full of tips.

|||109838172115239372|||Health Program10/16/2004 07:04:41 PM|||Beth Dargis|||

My husband and I rarely have date nights, instead we have date days. He works 3rd shift and sometimes gets up early around noon. This Friday we went to Applebees for lunch and shared a nachos. Afterwards, we took a drive along the lakeshore to look at the changing trees. The wind was strong and the leaves were falling like rain at times. We also went to Lake Michigan and watched the waves pound the pier, spraying high. The rain was pouring by this time, but I was able to take some pictures of the trees from my window when it was only slightly raining. And some pictures of our cat that were on the same disk.

Adobe Web Photo Gallery - 10/16/2004

fall1.jpg	fall2.jpg	fall3.jpg
fall4.jpg	isthatasmile.jpg	sleepingcat.jpg
wakingup.jpg

|||109796821556407925|||Date Day10/13/2004 01:40:32 PM|||Beth Dargis|||

Alexandra Stoddard has a new book out called: Things I Want My Daughters to Know: A Small Book about the Big Issues in Life which she wrote for her two daughters. Read more at:

http://www.alexandrastoddard.com/meet.asp

I always enjoy relaxing to her lovely books.

|||109768941205846222|||Alexandra's New Book10/11/2004 10:00:56 PM|||Beth Dargis|||

Here's a link of different sites to help organize kids' rooms: http://www.bluemountainsforkids.com/68/kid-organizing-room.html.

There's even a link from a place called Sweet Petite's LOL

|||109754651630727020|||Organizing Kid's Rooms10/11/2004 05:21:54 PM|||Beth Dargis|||

Tiny Change # 45: Ask someone for help

|||109752977444556716|||Tiny Change #4510/10/2004 05:37:47 PM|||Beth Dargis|||

The new SHE Forums are up: http://www.sheforums.com/forums/index.php

|||109753066702779201|||The New SHE Forums10/08/2004 05:24:50 PM|||Beth Dargis|||

Time Management tips for Busy Women: http://www.thebusywoman.com/time-management/busy-woman-articles.php I especially like the article on Overbearing Schedules: http://www.thebusywoman.com/time-management/overbearing-schedules.php

I was disappointed because I didn't get as much done as I had hoped last week. I kept getting interrupted: extra time with my husband, a spur of the moment 1 1/2 hour lunch with an acquaintance I wanted to get to know better, visiting in-laws and family, etc. After I journaled about my disappointment I realized my week was great. Connecting is what is really important and I had an abundance of connections. I just have to keep getting reminded!

|||109753025045497509|||Time Management Tips10/06/2004 04:31:05 PM|||Beth Dargis|||

This week's tiny change is to spend focused attention on a special person in your life: http://www.encouragingcoach.com/projects-change44.htm

|||109709478577913065|||Special Attention10/05/2004 01:06:39 PM|||Beth Dargis|||

"This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized in yourself as a mighty one; the being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap; the being a force of nature instead of a feverish selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy."

-George Bernard Shaw

A good reminder for me as I have been complaining of an annoying cold the past few days. I would rather be a force of nature.

|||109699635945101788|||A force of Nature10/04/2004 04:39:55 PM|||Beth Dargis|||

This week's question for you to ask yourself:

What are you passionate about?

I am passionate about:
writing
family and friends
my sprituality
personal growth
music
scrapbooking
the outdoors
helping others take care of themselves and head towards their potential
reading
learning new things
photography
genealogy
designing
living healthy
movies
gardening
teaching children

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