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Monday, October 3, 2011
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Wednesday, September 7, 2011
IU Working Moms logo is University Approved!
After a lot of hard work by many wonderful women, the Indiana University Working Moms group logo has gotten the stamp of approval!
My contribution:
Their final mark, edited by a member to include another organization's text:
It was wonderful working with the Working Moms to help them achieve their goals!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
FEATURED on the LookLoveSend.com Blog
Wedding Invitation Designer Reinvents the Calling Card
Original Post by Kristy Skoglund on Tue, May 03, 2011
Ever found yourself giddy from a great chat with a mom you've never met before? You were most certainly feeling a direct effect of the health benefits of a face-to-face social connection.
One study recently conducted in Australia found that those who had a large network of friends outlived those with the fewest friends by 22%. Friendships have been found to ward off depression, boost self esteem, and provide support during stress. Family relationships, on the other hand, had almost no effect on longevity. Researchers who conducted the study emphasized that while family ties are important, they just seem to have little effect on survival. What does all that mean? It means make friends and work on keeping them! Your social priorities should be on equal footing with other priorities in your life, as challenging as this is at times.
So what if you are a new mom? How can you make other new mom friends? What if you've moved and need to find new friends altogether? Parents magazine (April 2011) recently highlights some key strategies, including:
The "calling card" of yesteryear has a modern twist as a "playdate card" for busy moms. Caitlin McCready, designer of exciting birth announcements and invitations at LookLoveSend.com, came up with the idea one day when she met a new mom friend. They were unable to write information down, and neither really wanted to volunteer to enter the other's contact information just yet.
McCready decided she could put her contact information onto a cute card and use it for such occasions. "It's a lot less scary to hand someone a card and say, 'Here's my info. Email me if you want to set up a playdate sometime!'" says McCready.
Play date calling cards, available through www.etsy.com, convey an inviting, cheerful call for friendship without the pressure of a commitment. Handing a new acquaintance a playdate card keeps open the possibility that she can reconnect with you, as she chooses, at her convenience.
Given the evidence of the long-lasting health benefits of friendships, it is especially important for women as the key to staying healthy and living longer. Whether you are just starting out as a new mother, or whether you have moved to a new town, make the playdate calling card a central part of your new friends strategy.
To see other inspiring designs of LookLoveSend's special occasion stationery, including birth announcements and party invitations, visit looklovesend.com. Subscribe today and receive 20% off your first order.
Original Post by Kristy Skoglund on Tue, May 03, 2011
Ever found yourself giddy from a great chat with a mom you've never met before? You were most certainly feeling a direct effect of the health benefits of a face-to-face social connection.
One study recently conducted in Australia found that those who had a large network of friends outlived those with the fewest friends by 22%. Friendships have been found to ward off depression, boost self esteem, and provide support during stress. Family relationships, on the other hand, had almost no effect on longevity. Researchers who conducted the study emphasized that while family ties are important, they just seem to have little effect on survival. What does all that mean? It means make friends and work on keeping them! Your social priorities should be on equal footing with other priorities in your life, as challenging as this is at times.
So what if you are a new mom? How can you make other new mom friends? What if you've moved and need to find new friends altogether? Parents magazine (April 2011) recently highlights some key strategies, including:- Leverage existing acquaintances, from your real estate agent to friends of friends.
- Get off of Facebook and seek face time.
- Find local groups and clubs who share your interests. Don't be afraid to go alone!
- Start with commonality, but seek out friends who offer something different.
- Make friendship time a regular part of your schedule.
The "calling card" of yesteryear has a modern twist as a "playdate card" for busy moms. Caitlin McCready, designer of exciting birth announcements and invitations at LookLoveSend.com, came up with the idea one day when she met a new mom friend. They were unable to write information down, and neither really wanted to volunteer to enter the other's contact information just yet.McCready decided she could put her contact information onto a cute card and use it for such occasions. "It's a lot less scary to hand someone a card and say, 'Here's my info. Email me if you want to set up a playdate sometime!'" says McCready.
Play date calling cards, available through www.etsy.com, convey an inviting, cheerful call for friendship without the pressure of a commitment. Handing a new acquaintance a playdate card keeps open the possibility that she can reconnect with you, as she chooses, at her convenience.Given the evidence of the long-lasting health benefits of friendships, it is especially important for women as the key to staying healthy and living longer. Whether you are just starting out as a new mother, or whether you have moved to a new town, make the playdate calling card a central part of your new friends strategy.
To see other inspiring designs of LookLoveSend's special occasion stationery, including birth announcements and party invitations, visit looklovesend.com. Subscribe today and receive 20% off your first order.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Friday, April 1, 2011
The Perfect Beach Wedding - The Video
April Fools!! This is a video of how to turn any bad circumstance on your wedding day into a funny memory.
Well, this proves that any wedding can be your dream wedding when you're with the one you love and you laugh at the things that might not go as planned. Brides-to-be: Enjoy the process and the big day but remember what it's all about - marrying your sweetheart!
Now this couple, on the other hand, turned their beautiful day sour with a lot of sweet...
Well, this proves that any wedding can be your dream wedding when you're with the one you love and you laugh at the things that might not go as planned. Brides-to-be: Enjoy the process and the big day but remember what it's all about - marrying your sweetheart!
Now this couple, on the other hand, turned their beautiful day sour with a lot of sweet...
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Playdate Cards - Special!
Nothing says "Meet you at the playground!" like a playdate card. Meet a mom with a little one your kid's age and wanted to kindly offer to meet again sometime? This is the perfect way to do it! A throw back to calling cards with a modern twist.
Place an order for 100 custom Playdate or Calling Cards by April 1 and get them at a special pre-Mother's Day Price of $37 + Shipping!
ORDER HERE on Etsy
We can use your photos or artwork!
Add 2 more image variations for the fronts of your whole set for only $7 more!
Place an order for 100 custom Playdate or Calling Cards by April 1 and get them at a special pre-Mother's Day Price of $37 + Shipping!
ORDER HERE on Etsy
We can use your photos or artwork!
Add 2 more image variations for the fronts of your whole set for only $7 more!
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