I don't know about you but, the summer just flew by for me. We are adding many new, fun, practical and collectible items at www.giftsfromadistance.com like the ever-so-popular, Wally Washers. I have stepped up my charitable activities too! Aside from being a member of the Huntington Beach Soroptimist Club, on its board and Vice President of Service Programs this year, I am also the Desert Coast District 2 representative on the Women's Opportunity Award Committee for the next 2 years. It is my responsibility to make sure our district has 100% participation in this award. Whew! And...Working Wardrobes' Men's Day of Self-Esteem is just around the corner, too. I am on the Planning Committee again plus I am a Success Coach again - so excited about that. Working Wardrobes (www.workingwardrobe.org) has been selected as one of the charities in the Pepsi Challenge that will be going on during the month of September. As soon as I receive the link, I will post it. Please go out and support Working Wardrobes. It is a phenomenal charitable organization that assists men, women and emancipated teens to enter or re-renter the workforce with dignity and self-esteem. So, to honor you, I offer you this coupon good through September 30th. Shop at www.giftsfromadistance.com. Type in "bts" at checkout and your entire order will be reduced by 10%. That is our way of thanking you for supporting us. Our charitable contribution this month will be going to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah. To learn more about them, go to www.bestfriends.org. And last but not least, if you know anyone at Harpo Entertainment, I have been trying on and off for 14 years to get Jerri Rosen, the Founder and CEO at Working Wardrobes on her show. I am going to be sending 2 videos but, if you know Oprah or someone at Harpo and can put in a good word, that would be a blessing for me. Jerri is truly a modern day angel.
For now...namaste....Terry
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Memorial Day and New at gifts from a distance
I need to be a better blogger...I need to update Facebook, Twitter and Linked In more frequently...I need another me...an organized me. Ok, where to begin. Saw Harry Brown - disturbing but excellent film. Saw the last Shrek in 3-D - don't pay extra for the glasses/not worth it. Cute and entertaining but, it has reached the end. Added a bunch of new pottery to our Art for the Home section, all made in the USA by Double Creek Pottery. Check it out at http://www.giftsfromadistance.com/ceramics___pottery_art_for_the_home. Best thing this weekend...well, it's a tie: 1) Replanted plants in the backyard - turns out Jack, not River, is the master digger so, we will have to keep an eye on Jack (our good dog - ha ha) now and 2) (which actually takes the prize), reconnected with family friends that I haven't seen in many many years compliments of Facebook. Social media sites like Facebook and Linked In have certainly made the world a whole lot smaller.
Well, the long weekend is over. Time to hit the warehouse - we took the whole weekend off - amazing. Next weekend we are off to ACRE, the wholesale crafts expo in Las Vegas. Hope to have more to report after that.
Namaste and Hugs (and say a prayer for Dana who just had a tumor removed from her abdomen),
terry
terry
Well, the long weekend is over. Time to hit the warehouse - we took the whole weekend off - amazing. Next weekend we are off to ACRE, the wholesale crafts expo in Las Vegas. Hope to have more to report after that.
Namaste and Hugs (and say a prayer for Dana who just had a tumor removed from her abdomen),
terry
terry
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Stars and their stupid acts
I read People.com every morning on my Google homepage (as well as the NY Times headlines and other more intellectual things). I must admit I was surprised and yet sad at the headlines today - Sandra Bullock (and for the most part, Jesse James) adopted a little baby boy....Sandra Bullock files for divorce. So many thoughts in my head...It's hard to be faithful to only one person for many in this world - that's why there are so many divorces period but...even harder when your life is under the public microscope all the time. Tiger Woods and Jesse James were just "plain dumb". They had to know in the back of their little brains that some fame seeker would leek the news that they had slept with them - come on, how dumb can they be? It leads me to believe they really wanted to get caught. And Jesse, you have this wonderful, beautiful adoring wife and you pick a woman who, in my mind, does not look pretty on the outside or seem pretty on the inside - that's certainly thinking with the wrong part of your body! Because you and Sandra Bullock seemed so different, I almost felt as though you could make it but...I guess when I think about the fact that you have been married before, maybe that wasn't to be the case. And yes, you hurt those closest to you but, since you are in the public eye, you also disappointed your fan base. It's too late to go back but, hopefully this will be something you think about in the future....and because, I am a romantic optimist, do I hope you and Sandra will someday put your collective lives back together - yes, in a way I do.
On a different note, when it comes to babies, we are getting more and more organic and natural products for babies and toddlers at www.giftsfromadistance.com. You will see our Babies, Toddlers and Kids of All Ages expanding in the next few weeks. Be on the lookout for a special coupon....and Sandra - Happy Mother's Day! Enjoy your little boy!
On a different note, when it comes to babies, we are getting more and more organic and natural products for babies and toddlers at www.giftsfromadistance.com. You will see our Babies, Toddlers and Kids of All Ages expanding in the next few weeks. Be on the lookout for a special coupon....and Sandra - Happy Mother's Day! Enjoy your little boy!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Al Gore, where is the global warming? I am cold!
With all this talk about global warming, I am cold...and I live in southern CA. I am concerned with the fact that the earth has changed its axis by milliseconds and combined with global warming, that may be changing our climate in strange ways. This morning when we walked our dogs I could see my breath...and it is almost MAY.
From an article called Climate Changes Due to Global Warming by Nathanial Fiset in 2007: "How global warming brings climate change and what it means to us The earth's climate has always been changing, although not at an abrupt rate. There had been periods of warming and cooling in the earth's 4.65 billion-year history. Strange as it may sound to some, this is the reason why life became possible on this planet millions of years ago. Unfortunately, not all of the changes in climate brought about by global warming may be beneficial to many of us." And he goes on to say, "Spring may be experienced earlier and temperatures during night time and in winter will rise. The world will experience a more humid atmosphere since sea water will have a higher rate of evaporation. With greater humidity, rainfall is expected to increase on average.
Storms will also occur with more frequency and intensity. Ironically, water in the soil will evaporate faster, causing dryness between rains. Regions that are already considered dry will experience more dryness. Some semi-arid regions in the African continent, for example, may suffer more while areas that depend on their region's mountain snow packs for irrigation will not benefit from earlier melting between growing seasons.
With warmer weather, some hurricanes will be more severe and winds are expected to blow stronger. It is also possible that wind patterns may shift. Extremely cold periods may be experienced as well." (Maybe that explains our weather!!)
Is there a way to get our good weather back? If you have any ideas, I would love to hear them.
On a different note, we are running a Mother's Day coupon at http://www.giftsfromadistance.com/ this month. Type in "mom" at checkout and receive a 10% discount on your entire order.
Have a great day today!!
terry
From an article called Climate Changes Due to Global Warming by Nathanial Fiset in 2007: "How global warming brings climate change and what it means to us The earth's climate has always been changing, although not at an abrupt rate. There had been periods of warming and cooling in the earth's 4.65 billion-year history. Strange as it may sound to some, this is the reason why life became possible on this planet millions of years ago. Unfortunately, not all of the changes in climate brought about by global warming may be beneficial to many of us." And he goes on to say, "Spring may be experienced earlier and temperatures during night time and in winter will rise. The world will experience a more humid atmosphere since sea water will have a higher rate of evaporation. With greater humidity, rainfall is expected to increase on average.
Storms will also occur with more frequency and intensity. Ironically, water in the soil will evaporate faster, causing dryness between rains. Regions that are already considered dry will experience more dryness. Some semi-arid regions in the African continent, for example, may suffer more while areas that depend on their region's mountain snow packs for irrigation will not benefit from earlier melting between growing seasons.
With warmer weather, some hurricanes will be more severe and winds are expected to blow stronger. It is also possible that wind patterns may shift. Extremely cold periods may be experienced as well." (Maybe that explains our weather!!)
Is there a way to get our good weather back? If you have any ideas, I would love to hear them.
On a different note, we are running a Mother's Day coupon at http://www.giftsfromadistance.com/ this month. Type in "mom" at checkout and receive a 10% discount on your entire order.
Have a great day today!!
terry
Thursday, April 8, 2010
I hope Spring has finally sprung
We live in southern California...sunny, warm southern California...well...not quite....March came in like a lion and went out the same way - what happened to the lamb? And...so on to April....We experienced a decent, rolling earthquake last weekend - always a good wake up call. My baby car was rear-ended, not once but twice by the same truck and went into the body shop for the first time in its 14-year lifespan....That was definitely a bummer and another good wake up call! I connected with a good friend of mine whom I hadn't talked to for years. The daughter of another friend of mine was married in Mexico. I remember Sam when she was 4 1/2 yrs old. Our wireless network at our warehouse for www.giftsfromadistance.com went down for almost an entire day this past Monday definitely putting the brakes on all of our shipping for that day....and so, after a minor spill, I fill my cup half full again and express gratitude to my husband, Hal, for his patience - my step-daughter, Sandy, for working part-time for me and allowing me to get some other things done and to my customers who make having an online gift business worth all the time and energy it takes to keep it going. With that being said, we are gearing up for Mother's Day and have created a wonderful, little coupon at www.giftsfromadistance.com. Type in "mom" at checkout and see what your discount will be! It's a surprise, and it will be on your entire order!
Well, on to get ready to get the carpet cleaned~
Namaste and hugs for all,
Terry
Well, on to get ready to get the carpet cleaned~
Namaste and hugs for all,
Terry
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Catching up
It's been way too long since my last blog....River and Jack have tried their hand at sheep herding. You can see them on Youtube.com. Go to youtube.com and search on halandterry. I took a "girl's only" trip to Cabo and saw some of the most amazing whales...plus had awesome sushi (well, really sashimi), great mai tais and yummy tequila. Lucky for me, my step-daughter, Sandy, is inbetween jobs right now because she ran giftsfromadistance while I was gone! Speaking of Sandy, if you're reading this and are looking for someone in the LA area who is an expert in payroll and HR and also knows major systems like SAP and KRONOS, you can contact her through us at info@giftsfromadistance.com. Sandy is an intelligent professional who works well with others and is dedicated to doing her very best. As luck would have it, the last two companies she worked for both moved her position to other states and Sandy chose to stay behind to be close to family and friends. Business, at gifts from a distance, has been on an upswing. We had the best February ever in the history of the company - thanks to people like you - and we have a great special right now. If you spend $75 or more, type in "irish" at check out and your shipping will be FREE! That is a savings of $12.99 or more, depending on what you spend! This coupon is short-lived, however. It will expire on St. Patrick's Day but, don't worry, we will be replacing it with another one for Spring!
Well, the dogs are calling - it's time to go play!
Take care.
Hugs,
Terry
Well, the dogs are calling - it's time to go play!
Take care.
Hugs,
Terry
Monday, January 11, 2010
I never get the flu but...I just got over a bout of gastroenteritis, aka, the stomach flu which really isn't a flu at. Read on...What is Stomach Flu?
Gastroenteritis, also called stomach flu is an irritation of the stomach and the intestines. It usually goes away (by itself) in a couple of days. The stomach flu is often called the 24 hour flu because it usually goes away by itself within a couple of days. Germs which cause stomach flu get into your body through your mouth. Stomach flu usually takes several days for symptoms to appear.
Even though Gastroenteritis is often called the "stomach flu," it is not caused by the influenza viruses.
Symptoms of Stomach Flu
Some of the most common symptoms of Stomach Flu are: diarrhea, fever, headache, dehydration and vomiting. Vomiting and fever may or may not occur, but diarrhea almost always occurs. The symptoms of stomach flu usually takes several days to appear.
What causes Stomach Flu?
Stomach flu is caused by bacteria, viruses and certain parasites. The bacteria, viruses and parasites can be found in soil, wild and pet animals including birds, and humans.
The stomach flu occurs when the germs enter the stomach. Germs that cause the stomach flu usually enter the stomach by mouth.
How Can I Avoid Getting a Stomach Flu?
Since the stomach flu is often spread by putting germs in your mouth, washing your hands is the biggest way you can avoid getting a stomach flu.
Call your Doctor
If you think you have the stomach flu, tell your doctor. Your doctor can prescribe medicine that will help ease symptoms.
Well, now that I know the doctor could have prescribed something to ease the symptoms, I will not suffer all night as I just did if this "stomach flu" strikes again! So, I guess I was right, I never get the flu but, you can get something good if you shop at www.giftsfromadistance.com this month. Type in "2010" at checkout and your entire order will be reduced by 15%. This coupon expires on the 31st so, you really only have until the 30th to take advantage of it!
Hugs,
Terry
Gastroenteritis, also called stomach flu is an irritation of the stomach and the intestines. It usually goes away (by itself) in a couple of days. The stomach flu is often called the 24 hour flu because it usually goes away by itself within a couple of days. Germs which cause stomach flu get into your body through your mouth. Stomach flu usually takes several days for symptoms to appear.
Even though Gastroenteritis is often called the "stomach flu," it is not caused by the influenza viruses.
Symptoms of Stomach Flu
Some of the most common symptoms of Stomach Flu are: diarrhea, fever, headache, dehydration and vomiting. Vomiting and fever may or may not occur, but diarrhea almost always occurs. The symptoms of stomach flu usually takes several days to appear.
What causes Stomach Flu?
Stomach flu is caused by bacteria, viruses and certain parasites. The bacteria, viruses and parasites can be found in soil, wild and pet animals including birds, and humans.
The stomach flu occurs when the germs enter the stomach. Germs that cause the stomach flu usually enter the stomach by mouth.
How Can I Avoid Getting a Stomach Flu?
Since the stomach flu is often spread by putting germs in your mouth, washing your hands is the biggest way you can avoid getting a stomach flu.
Call your Doctor
If you think you have the stomach flu, tell your doctor. Your doctor can prescribe medicine that will help ease symptoms.
Well, now that I know the doctor could have prescribed something to ease the symptoms, I will not suffer all night as I just did if this "stomach flu" strikes again! So, I guess I was right, I never get the flu but, you can get something good if you shop at www.giftsfromadistance.com this month. Type in "2010" at checkout and your entire order will be reduced by 15%. This coupon expires on the 31st so, you really only have until the 30th to take advantage of it!
Hugs,
Terry
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