Exercise Helps Your Quality of Life

Well have you continued or started an exercise program this January? The gym was extremely busy this morning but I was inspired to see so many people working out and getting themselves in shape. It makes you feel so good and has so many health benefits if you work out regularly! So for those of you struggling, think about your future, your worth it so come on stick to it! I just finished a lens on the Schwinn Force Home Gym (for those that prefer to workout at home) I'll post it in the sidebar here! I've also been working on some Valentines designs for my store as well as some cartoon animals. Come by for a look! Shell's Designs
Let's also send our prayers and thoughts to those in Haiti that have been devasted by this huge earthquake. If you have resources to give there are lots of charities that have sites to donate funds too, like the Red Cross and World Vision to name a couple.

Quote:"Cherish life's simple pleasures"

New Beginnings, Goals and Dreams

Well this is my first post of the New Year. Hard to believe we are in 2010, sometimes it feels as if we are in a time warp! Anyone else feel like that?

As I was thinking over all the things I've learned over the last year I'm still a little overwhelmed by all that I have taken in! Let's see since last year I have started my on-line zazzle business, creating unique designs for hundreds of products. I've been blogging now for over a year. I write mini-articles for a platform called Squidoo, not to mention I've become an avid 'twitter user' and I am a member of a fabulous group called 'Rocktemoms' made up of smart, creative, entrepreneurial women. So overall I'm pretty proud of all I've learned so far but the journey is never over. I still have many goals and dreams to pursue, I hope you do too! Keep learning and stretching yourself, the journey is amazing!

Alright for this week I'll share some neat birthday ideas I've created for my store. Also working on Valentines and Graduation designs. Pop by my store for a visit and see all my new designs, I add new items almost daily!
Shell's Designs

Quote:"Oftentimes the solution to a problem requires a new perspective."
Author: Monte

Funny Animal Designs

Well tomorrow is New Year's Eve... Do you have big plans or is it just a low key night at your house? Sometimes the home parties watching movies and eating great snacks is just the kind of relaxing you need! My husband and I are having brunch at some friends and then just doing a home night in the evening! I hope everyone has a 'Happy New Year' and keeps on working towards those dreams and goals!
I've been busy working on fresh designs for my store, lets see I did some funny animal characters and used them on cute birthday cards and valentine greeting cards. I've also done some pretty valentine designs. Come by my store for a look at the latest creations.

Quote: Happy are those who have big dreams and are ready to move towards them. You can dream it or you can do it.

Christmas Wishes

Well hard to believe tomorrow is Christmas Eve. Are you all ready? Got your wrapping and baking and dinner items ready to go? I believe I'm ready, did a little more baking yesterday and today was a cleaning day! Went to the gym this morning too, don't want to put the gym routines aside, it's important to keep up your physical exercise routine otherwise it can be hard to get back in the groove. Well I really want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and peace, love and joy for the new year! I've been working on designs for my store for Valentines, and birthdays. Pop by for a look if you like!

Quote: Love life, love people, share a little bit of yourself! You'll be glad you did!

Baking up a Storm

Have you got your Christmas baking underway? I've been busy this last week making several different treats. Let's see I made Chocolate Toffee Squares, Toffee Almond Squares, Golden Butter Tarts, and Candy Cane Bark! The last 2 are my husbands favourites! Now the problem is every time we walk by the fridge those goodies are calling our names...I think it's alright to indulge as long as you keep on your fitness and exercise routine. I was at the gym at 8:30 this morning! I always feel better even if I have to drag my butt there sometimes! :-) Remember regular exercise can keep you feeling and looking younger for longer, and I think we all would like that! Anyhow, since I did all that baking, of course I photographed it and came up with some recipe greeting cards for my store. These are pretty cool as I've included a recipe inside the card! Pop by my store for a look, you can find them in the side bar under 'recipe greeting cards'!Shell's Designs Have a great week!

Quote: "Age does not cause one to get old, but inactivity can!"
S.K.

Smile, Laugh and Stay Positve

Just a reminder that as each of us gets busier this time of year be sure to remember to smile, laugh and stay positive as you're in the midst of shopping, baking, wrapping, etc. A cheerful spirit goes a long way and happy thoughts can keep you balanced! I've been busy again coming up with new designs and adding more products to my store. Zazzle is on it's 7th day of sales. 30% off totebags today. A new sale will be on tomorrow, so pop by to see what deals there are!

Quote: "Good exercise for the heart is to bend down and help another person up."

Frosty Morning

Looked outside this morning and the vehicles are all covered in frost. I guess those days of ice scraping are beginning... oh for a warm holiday, guess I'll have to wait a few months for that!
Big one day Sale at Zazzle today... free shipping on all purchases, no minimum. Use code HOLIDAYSHIPS. Some awesome deals, I just purchased some Christmas cards and t-shirts for gifts for my family and friends! Pop by my store and see what I've been up too! Always adding fresh designs...

Quote for the week: "Great works are performed, not by strength but by perserverance" - Samuel Johnson