tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77544954900272810132024-03-12T19:13:57.799-07:00The City Lifestylist®Suzanne Felber is the original Lifestylist®. This urban dweller shares her ideas and inspirations on city living.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.comBlogger275125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754495490027281013.post-90520033555255067772022-12-31T21:31:00.004-08:002022-12-31T21:31:39.013-08:00Happy New Year!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg4YI3szs2JfquGQMFILnzhu3OOCMbL8-u0hB1GyagLXpGa6AkgjRvG6EKE4XYtHynn_YhtO6Yx96trMm2vuwILLdsLU5F5hAegmDq-pfhrZ0WwKVB0S6_C46z3Y_llyTBhiQ3mxxBzVjjWo7epMBD0xp2ys1R88lg2WGb342oMVgg2P75nzSZiiPK/s1080/The%20Lifestylist%20Brands.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg4YI3szs2JfquGQMFILnzhu3OOCMbL8-u0hB1GyagLXpGa6AkgjRvG6EKE4XYtHynn_YhtO6Yx96trMm2vuwILLdsLU5F5hAegmDq-pfhrZ0WwKVB0S6_C46z3Y_llyTBhiQ3mxxBzVjjWo7epMBD0xp2ys1R88lg2WGb342oMVgg2P75nzSZiiPK/s16000/The%20Lifestylist%20Brands.png" /></a></div><br /> Cheers to 2023!<p></p>Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754495490027281013.post-73468959935075017522022-12-25T11:02:00.006-08:002022-12-25T11:02:48.400-08:00Happy Holidays!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS-5BKiZ2jPiYMBopwdX-1wwx2n8wxvXBVt8Q3FkMNq9nggGaycDmCMIJf_5oBAEoHJkbObKKI5txBkIufdry3VFHfTFwvlKbrPvsADm0FKyTtRieUXreBZwD5-Jq2q3wTgNN9AiJgNTuV_BFl5DzSN1gkwLor4OOu1DbQMEHHBYlp9ZSGDtDsmDTH/s1080/Green%20Happy%20Holidays%20Frame%20Minimalist%20Instagram%20Post.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS-5BKiZ2jPiYMBopwdX-1wwx2n8wxvXBVt8Q3FkMNq9nggGaycDmCMIJf_5oBAEoHJkbObKKI5txBkIufdry3VFHfTFwvlKbrPvsADm0FKyTtRieUXreBZwD5-Jq2q3wTgNN9AiJgNTuV_BFl5DzSN1gkwLor4OOu1DbQMEHHBYlp9ZSGDtDsmDTH/s16000/Green%20Happy%20Holidays%20Frame%20Minimalist%20Instagram%20Post.png" /></a></div><br /> Happy Holidays from our kitchens to yours! May your holidays be filled with love, laughter, memories, and of course, great food!<p></p>Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754495490027281013.post-74002023272214827902021-01-01T17:12:00.003-08:002021-01-01T17:12:25.466-08:00Goodbye to 2020!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WITpZqhYDcg/X-_IOlW3_qI/AAAAAAAAGGM/xPMlte2RlQgkyEyoVfVm8_a71FiLQ8GoQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/Happy%2BNew%2BYear%2BInstagram%2BPost%2BAnimated%2BFestive.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WITpZqhYDcg/X-_IOlW3_qI/AAAAAAAAGGM/xPMlte2RlQgkyEyoVfVm8_a71FiLQ8GoQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Happy%2BNew%2BYear%2BInstagram%2BPost%2BAnimated%2BFestive.png" /></a></div><br />Finally! 2020 will be just a memory and 2021 is here to stay. Here' to making the New Year a year full of kindness, moving forward, and new beginnings. <p></p>Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754495490027281013.post-45278875589565692932015-08-19T04:50:00.001-07:002015-08-19T04:50:09.658-07:00Street Fairs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of the best things about living in the city is the street fairs that seem to happen every weekend during the Summer.<br />
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Great food, music and new friends.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754495490027281013.post-48960452025014796842015-05-18T15:55:00.004-07:002015-05-18T15:55:54.557-07:00Rainy Days in Dallas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It has been a very rainy month in Dallas, and because of that the Trinity River has risen to almost record levels. One of the things this has caused is great photo opportunitues - we joined lots of other photographers last night to capture the reflection of downtown Dallas on the water.<br /><br />Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754495490027281013.post-73967097267811918512015-05-05T19:31:00.001-07:002015-05-05T19:31:23.479-07:00Happy Cinco De Mayo!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Cinco De Mayo! We are celebrating by attending a tequila tasting and these are our favorites.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754495490027281013.post-59226551816837676002015-02-28T17:52:00.001-08:002015-02-28T17:54:22.577-08:00Shopping Locally at the Dallas Farmers Market<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are huge believers in buying locally and supporting our local business owners. Fortunately for us, The <a href="http://www.dallasfarmersmarket.org/">Dallas Farmers Market</a> is located in the heart of downtown Dallas and offers not only the freshest fruits and vegetables, but they have also become a destination of various artisan products and dining destinations.<br />
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When the Market opens in June, there will be 20 new vendors that will make this the ultimate foodie destination. We are especially excited about <a href="http://www.stocksandbondy.com/">Stocks & Bondy</a> - the new concept by <a href="http://www.joannebondy.com/">Chef Joanne Bondy</a>. Such a timely idea in the perfect location!Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754495490027281013.post-31432780546569885912014-09-14T08:02:00.001-07:002014-09-14T08:02:52.593-07:00Can a 425 sq. ft Apartment Be Functional?We have heard about <a href="http://ny.curbed.com/archives/2014/07/08/tour_an_impressively_roomy_425squarefoot_nyc_apartment.php">this renovated apartment</a> in New York City and finally found more photos and information on <a href="http://ny.curbed.com/archives/2014/07/08/tour_an_impressively_roomy_425squarefoot_nyc_apartment.php">Curbed</a>. We alsways say it's about location, location, location and this home could definitely be our nest in NYC - what do you think?Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754495490027281013.post-37804385795171140502014-06-09T14:35:00.000-07:002014-07-19T10:42:00.772-07:00Congratulations Graduates!<style type="text/css"><br/>.postpresso-article{color:#333;font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif}.postpresso-article .clearfix:after{content:" ";visibility:hidden;display:block;height:0;clear:both}.postpresso-article .postpresso-collage{margin-bottom:35px}.postpresso-article .product-wrapper{margin-top:25px}.postpresso-article .product-widget{margin-bottom:30px;position:relative}.postpresso-article .product-widget.collapsed-product-widget{position:relative;height:100px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEE;font-size:15px;font-family:OpenSans, sans-serif;font-weight:300}.postpresso-article .product-widget.collapsed-product-widget .product-descript{display:none}.postpresso-article .product-widget.collapsed-product-widget h4{float:left;padding-left:100px;padding:0;margin:0;margin-left:100px;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;padding-right:100px;max-height:40px;overflow:hidden}.postpresso-article .product-widget.collapsed-product-widget .more-info-btn{position:absolute;right:0;top:20px;background:#222;color:#FFF}.postpresso-article .product-widget.collapsed-product-widget .more-info-btn:hover{background:#000}.postpresso-article .product-widget.collapsed-product-widget .product-price{display:block;float:left;width:100%;margin-left:100px;margin-top:15px;font-size:14px;color:#777}.postpresso-article .product-widget.collapsed-product-widget .image-wrapper,.postpresso-article .product-widget.collapsed-product-widget .image-wrapper.image-center-align,.postpresso-article .product-widget.collapsed-product-widget .image-wrapper.image-right-align{width:80px !important;float:left;margin:0;position:absolute;left:0;top:0}.postpresso-article .product-widget.collapsed-product-widget .image-wrapper img,.postpresso-article .product-widget.collapsed-product-widget .image-wrapper.image-center-align img,.postpresso-article .product-widget.collapsed-product-widget .image-wrapper.image-right-align img{width:100%}.postpresso-article .product-widget .product-price-display{display:none}.postpresso-article h2{margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:20px;font-size:24px;font-weight:700}.postpresso-article h4{line-height:140%;margin-bottom:20px;font-weight:700}.postpresso-article p{font-size:14px;line-height:150%}.postpresso-article p a{color:#0F7ED6;text-decoration:none}.postpresso-article p a:hover{background:none;text-decoration:underline}.postpresso-article .image-caption-display{margin-top:10px;display:inline-block;color:#666}.postpresso-article .image-wrapper{text-align:center}.postpresso-article .image-wrapper a{display:block}.postpresso-article .image-wrapper.image-left-align{float:left;margin-right:25px}.postpresso-article .image-wrapper.image-center-align{margin-bottom:20px;width:100% !important}.postpresso-article .image-wrapper.image-right-align{float:right;margin-left:25px}.postpresso-article .shop-the-video{border-bottom:1px solid #DDD;text-align:center;font-weight:700;padding:10px;margin-bottom:20px;text-transform:uppercase;font-family:OpenSans, sans-serif}<br/><br/></style><br/><div class='postpresso-article' data-article-id='728'><br/><h2>Graduation gift ideas</h2><br/><div class='postpresso-collage'><br/><img alt="Collage_n0f8gynollp2j0qy83gmvw20140609-2-1lmhfmtjpg?1402370758" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/postpresso_images_prod/collages/728/collage_N0F8GYnOllP2j0qy83gMvw20140609-2-1lmhfmtjpg?1402370758" /><br/></div><br/><p>Graduation season is upon us once again, and time to start thinking about gift ideas. Chances are that your high school graduate might be thinking of college. What do you think they will need for a life of independence?</p><br/><br/><p> </p><br/><br/><div class='product-wrapper'><br/><div class='clearfix product-widget' data-product-widget-id='4686'><br/><h4>Panasonic NN-H965WF Microwave Oven</h4><br/><div class='image-wrapper image-left-align' style='width: 260px'><br/><a href="http://salesbump.pgpartner.com/rd.php?pg=~~9&r=5316&z=20001&m=1422801029&mt=1~1~216.15~216.15~216.15~~~salesbump_N-2BkP0QWeRkOyA9Ix8kJQ~n~~~~~&q=n&rdgt=1402370650&dl=1&source=xmlapi&request_id=904ce5a46dbc612e9e5fcdb4e15cb766&ret=1402370650&k=ba795a6d93fc4d39118c063fac42deda" data-postpresso-clickable="true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="Panasonic NN-H965WF Microwave Oven" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/postpresso_images_prod/4686/1422801029_260.jpg?1402370650" /></a><br/></div><br/><div class='product-descript'><br/><p>This microwave is unique and your grad will appreciate it - a pulsing delivery of microwaves keeps food like stew, gravy and desserts warm in the oven until you are ready to eat it.</p><br/><br/><p> </p><br/><br/><p><a data-postpresso-clickable="true" href="http://salesbump.pgpartner.com/rd.php?pg=~~9&r=5316&z=20001&m=1422801029&mt=1~1~216.15~216.15~216.15~~~salesbump_N-2BkP0QWeRkOyA9Ix8kJQ~n~~~~~&q=n&rdgt=1402370650&dl=1&source=xmlapi&request_id=904ce5a46dbc612e9e5fcdb4e15cb766&ret=1402370650&k=ba795a6d93fc4d39118c063fac42deda" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SMALL APPLIANCES, Panasonic NN-H965WF Microwave Oven (Catalog Category: Small Appliances / Home Appliances)</a> - $216.15, 4.49 shipping - Available at <a data-postpresso-clickable="true" href="http://salesbump.pgpartner.com/rd.php?pg=~~9&r=5316&z=20001&m=1422801029&mt=1~1~216.15~216.15~216.15~~~salesbump_N-2BkP0QWeRkOyA9Ix8kJQ~n~~~~~&q=n&rdgt=1402370650&dl=1&source=xmlapi&request_id=904ce5a46dbc612e9e5fcdb4e15cb766&ret=1402370650&k=ba795a6d93fc4d39118c063fac42deda" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon.com Marketplace</a></p><br/><br/></div><br/><br clear='all'><br/></div><br/><div class='clearfix product-widget' data-product-widget-id='4685'><br/><h4>Crossover 38L Wheeled Convertible Luggage</h4><br/><div class='image-wrapper image-left-align' style='width: 260px'><br/><a href="http://salesbump.pgpartner.com/rd.php?pg=~~9&r=8480&z=20001&m=991528433&mt=1~2~299.95~299.95~299.95~~~salesbump_N-2BkP0QWeRkOyA9Ix8kJQ~n~~~~~&q=n&rdgt=1402370649&dl=1&source=xmlapi&request_id=66ad28e3778433694748a24bab2c734a&ret=1402370649&k=2df88342a7fc825dd4ca769fa946b4f3" data-postpresso-clickable="true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="Crossover 38L Wheeled Convertible Luggage" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/postpresso_images_prod/4685/991528433_260.jpg?1402370649" /></a><br/></div><br/><div class='product-descript'><br/><p>A truly flexible piece of luggage. Travel with your laptop, roll it through airports or carry it on with hideaway backpack straps. Either way, your graduate can take it all anywhere they go.</p><br/><br/><p> </p><br/><br/><p><a data-postpresso-clickable="true" href="http://salesbump.pgpartner.com/rd.php?pg=~~9&r=8480&z=20001&m=991528433&mt=1~2~299.95~299.95~299.95~~~salesbump_N-2BkP0QWeRkOyA9Ix8kJQ~n~~~~~&q=n&rdgt=1402370649&dl=1&source=xmlapi&request_id=66ad28e3778433694748a24bab2c734a&ret=1402370649&k=2df88342a7fc825dd4ca769fa946b4f3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crossover 38L Wheeled Convertible Luggage with Laptop Compartment BLACK</a> - $299.95, Free shipping - Available at <a data-postpresso-clickable="true" href="http://salesbump.pgpartner.com/rd.php?pg=~~9&r=8480&z=20001&m=991528433&mt=1~2~299.95~299.95~299.95~~~salesbump_N-2BkP0QWeRkOyA9Ix8kJQ~n~~~~~&q=n&rdgt=1402370649&dl=1&source=xmlapi&request_id=66ad28e3778433694748a24bab2c734a&ret=1402370649&k=2df88342a7fc825dd4ca769fa946b4f3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LuggageBase</a></p><br/><br/></div><br/><br clear='all'><br/></div><br/><div class='clearfix product-widget' data-product-widget-id='4687'><br/><h4>Nespresso Pixie Brown Machine</h4><br/><div class='image-wrapper image-right-align' style='width: 260px'><br/><a href="http://salesbump.pgpartner.com/rd.php?pg=~~10&r=2656&z=20001&m=1010196382&mt=1~1~229.00~229.00~229.00~~~salesbump_N-2BkP0QWeRkOyA9Ix8kJQ~y~~~~~&q=n&rdgt=1402370651&dl=1&source=xmlapi&request_id=a8f4b577970aa4f60113c39dece612dc&ret=1402370651&k=f38dd0fba070ee372b60dc96d8e54d75" data-postpresso-clickable="true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="Nespresso Pixie Brown Machine" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/postpresso_images_prod/4687/1010196382_260.jpg?1402370650" /></a><br/></div><br/><div class='product-descript'><br/><p>Keep your graduate awake with a sleek designed coffee maker. 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We were honored to be asked to speak at some large national conferences, new clients joined our family and we continued to be more active in <a href="http://www.socialmedialifestylist.com">social media</a>.<br/><br/><a href="http://www.flipagram.com">Flipagram</a> is an app that lets you choose photos that you used in <a href="http://www.instagram.com/lifestylist">Instargam </a> and make a flip book movie out of them. <br/><br/>Take a look at our <a href="http://youtu.be/Ns5PJxIwyNU">Flipagram movie</a> and see some of the people, events and places that made 2013 a year to remember.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754495490027281013.post-34045886727406594652013-12-23T03:18:00.000-08:002014-07-19T10:42:00.757-07:00Happy Holidays!<a href="http://www.citylifestylist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/001-greeting-1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-382" alt="001 greeting (1)" src="http://www.citylifestylist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/001-greeting-1-214x300.jpg" width="214" height="300" /></a>From the home of our <a href="http://lifestylistbrands.com">Lifestylist Brands</a> to yours- have a beautiful holiday season.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754495490027281013.post-16941303328966495402013-11-29T06:56:00.001-08:002013-11-29T06:56:21.613-08:00Happy Thanksgiving!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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All of us at <a href="http://lifestylist.com/">The Lifestylist Brands</a> would like to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving. May it be filled with family, friends, love and great food!Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754495490027281013.post-41905268062013394212013-09-14T09:57:00.000-07:002014-07-19T10:42:00.749-07:00The Martha Stewart American Made Contest<img src="marsedit://pending/358610B3-9F38-44A8-B0F4-9617D2B29098/" alt="Babette" title="Babette.jpeg" border="0" width="450" height="600" /><br/>It's so hard to find companies that only make American Made products these days, but what's even rarer than that is a woman owned company that is over 20 years old and only sells American Made products.<br/><br/>Babette Holland was making beautiful furniture, vases, mirrors, and accessories in her Tribeca NY studio when the World Trade Center was hit only blocks from her. She has always been an advocate for animals and was a huge influence before and after for getting animals off the streets and into loving homes. <br/><br/>Shortly after that she was diagnosed with MS, but was worried about what the effect would be on her business if her clients and others knew she was struggling with this disease. She shared in her own words on our <a href="http://www.lifestylist.com/index.php/the-lifestylist-blog/whats-new/180-babette-holland-the-face-of-todays-american-made-company">Lifestylist page</a> what she has been going through, and how she has decided it is time for her to come forward and educate people about MS.<br/><br/>She has been honored by having her company included in the Martha Stewart American Made contest, and is close to winning but needs everyone's help to help her over the finish line.<br/><br/>Please visit the <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade/nominee/80022">Martha Stewart page</a>, enroll then you can vote up to 6 times a day until Sept. 22nd.<br/><br/>Someone like Babette never asks for help, so I'm thrilled for a change I can be the one to help her dreams come true!Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754495490027281013.post-84124346217471138322013-07-10T10:21:00.000-07:002014-07-19T10:42:00.740-07:00School Is Cool!<a href="http://www.domesticlifestylist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/SH-School-Cool525.jpg"><img alt="SH School Cool525" src="http://www.domesticlifestylist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/SH-School-Cool525-198x300.jpg" width="198" height="300" /></a> <a href="http://www.domesticlifestylist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/SH-School-Cool585.jpg"><img alt="SH School Cool585" src="http://www.domesticlifestylist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/SH-School-Cool585-198x300.jpg" width="198" height="300" /></a> <a href="http://www.domesticlifestylist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/SH-School-Cool649.jpg"><img alt="SH School Cool649" src="http://www.domesticlifestylist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/SH-School-Cool649-198x300.jpg" width="198" height="300" /></a> <a href="http://www.domesticlifestylist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/SH-School-Cool410.jpg"><img alt="SH School Cool410" src="http://www.domesticlifestylist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/SH-School-Cool410-198x300.jpg" width="198" height="300" /></a> <a href="http://www.domesticlifestylist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/SH-School-Cool201.jpg"><img alt="SH School Cool201" src="http://www.domesticlifestylist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/SH-School-Cool201-198x300.jpg" width="198" height="300" /></a> <a href="http://www.domesticlifestylist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/SH-School-Cool15.jpg"><img alt="SH School Cool15" src="http://www.domesticlifestylist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/SH-School-Cool15-198x300.jpg" width="198" height="300" /></a><br/><br/>Can you believe that school supplies are already showing up on the shelves at the stores? An important part of being a <a href="http://lifestylist.com">Lifestylist®</a> is giving back to the community, and supporting Shared Housing and the important services they provide is something we always look forward to.<br/><br/><a href="http://sharedhousing.org">Shared Housing</a> is a small under-funded group that helps provide housing to single parent families and and Seniors and one of the things that makes them very special is that once you are a part of the Shared Housing Family you are always invited to be a part of everything they do.<br/><div title="Page 1"><br/><div><br/><div><br/><br/>Their 2013-2014 School is Cool campaign has officially started! Our goal this year is to secure backpacks, supplies, uniforms and a pair of shoes for 300 of our current and former homeless children attending school. That means over 420 construction packages, 1000 packages of notebook paper, 1,565 folders with brads, crayons, pens, pencils and oh so much more! <a href="http://stars.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=39286">The Dallas Stars Hockey Team</a> was very generous and provided the kids with these super cool backpacks last year giving our kids a fashionable start to the school year.<br/><br/>Would you consider becoming a friend of Shared Housing? Whether you write a check, go on-line to donate, or coordinate a supply drive at your offices, we need it all! So, please help us! You will feel great doing so and our children and their parents will be thankful for your support in getting them to school.<br/><br/></div><br/></div><br/><div><br/><div><br/><br/>For a list of ways you can join the campaign and help or if you need additional information, please call them or email them at:<br/><br/>Shared Housing Center – 214-821-8510<br/>Maria Machado – mmachado@sharedhousing.org<br/>Pam Russell – prussell@sharedhousing.org<br/><br/></div><br/><div><br/><br/> <br/><br/></div><br/></div><br/></div>Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754495490027281013.post-91482159595656248502013-06-27T12:49:00.000-07:002014-07-19T10:42:00.732-07:00Life At The Beach<a href="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Deerfield-Beach-13-381.jpg"><img alt="Deerfield Beach 13 38" src="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Deerfield-Beach-13-381-300x225.jpg" width="300" height="225" /></a><a href="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Deerfield-Beach-Fishing-60.jpg"><img alt="Deerfield Beach Fishing 60" src="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Deerfield-Beach-Fishing-60-300x225.jpg" width="300" height="225" /></a><a href="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Deerfield-Beach-Wyndham-2.jpg"><img alt="Deerfield Beach Wyndham 2" src="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Deerfield-Beach-Wyndham-2-300x225.jpg" width="300" height="225" /></a><a href="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Deerfield-Beach-13-19.jpg"><img alt="Deerfield Beach 13 19" src="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Deerfield-Beach-13-19-300x225.jpg" width="300" height="225" /></a><a href="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Deerfield-Beach-35.jpg"><img alt="Deerfield Beach 35" src="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Deerfield-Beach-35-300x225.jpg" width="300" height="225" /></a><a href="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Deerfield-Beach-13-15.jpg"><img alt="Deerfield Beach 13 15" src="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Deerfield-Beach-13-15-300x225.jpg" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>As a <a href="http://lifestylist.com">Lifestylist,</a> location is everything when I go on vacation. If I am going to a mountain destination I like to stay in the mountains, and if I am going to a beach location I want to be as close to the water as possible. Part of the experience is hearing the waves break and waking up to the sun rising over the water. A lot of times I have to pay a premium for these vacations, but to me it's worth it.<br/><br/>When my son was getting married in Boca Raton 5 years ago I asked for hotel suggestions and he recommended The Howard Johnson. The price was great, it was right on the beach and I could get ocean views for less than what I would have spent at an inland hotel. We had a great time so when we were heading back for a family reunion and my grandson's christening I thought we'd stay there again.<br/><br/>I knew it was too good to be true the first time -it was now remodeled and had become the <a href="http://Wyndham.com/Deerfield-Beach">Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort</a> but the price was still reasonable so we decided to give it a go.<br/><br/>Calling this hotel a resort is a stretch - there is a small pool, a bar / cafe, restaurant and a fitness center but that's it. The beach is a public beach and you have to pay for umbrellas, chaises and chairs. Parking is available for $12.00 / day, but there is free wifi.<br/><br/>We ate the first night at Cafe Med which has a great patio looking out at the ocean and pier. The food and staff were mediocre - our caprese salad had mealy tomatoes and a lack of flavor and basil. The rigatoni was supposed to be made with house made pasta but was very disappointing.<br/><br/>The rooms are small but cozy, and I love the fact that they had wood floors - we constantly were tracking in water and sand from the beach. The beds are divine, complete with feather pillows. the rooms had full glass walls facing the ocean and pier which made for great people watching.<br/><br/>We are already planning a return trip - the location and price make this one of the best values in the West Palm Beach / Boca Raton area.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754495490027281013.post-58923368619473593622013-06-01T10:05:00.000-07:002014-07-19T10:42:00.725-07:00The Domestic Lifestylist®<img src="http://www.eco-lifestylist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Facebook-Page.jpg" alt="Facebook Page" title="Facebook Page.jpg" border="0" width="392" height="600" /><br/>Have you "liked" our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/domesticlifestylist">Domestic Lifestylist Facebook page</a> yet? We are getting ready to add some great new features that you won't want to miss - hope to see you there soon!Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754495490027281013.post-78785568454864073212013-05-26T15:27:00.000-07:002014-07-19T10:42:00.718-07:00Spicing Things Up<img src="http://www.eco-lifestylist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Spices-throwaway-121.jpg" alt="Spices throwaway 12" title="Spices throwaway 12.jpg" border="0" width="600" height="397" /><img src="http://www.eco-lifestylist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Spices-throwaway-31.jpg" alt="Spices throwaway 3" title="Spices throwaway 3.jpg" border="0" width="600" height="397" />The <a href="http://www.lifestylist.com">Lifestylist</a> test kitchen is almost complete! As I was taking everything out of drawers and my old pantry I realized now is the perfect time to check expiration dates on everything and get rid of things that aren't as fresh as the rest of the ingredients I use in my dishes.<br/><br/>I was amazed that most spices didn't have expiration dates on them, but here are a few simple tips that can help you decide whether to keep or trash you pantry inventory.<br/><br/>* Smell - always the easiest. If something smells "off" or in the case of spices has no scent at all it's time to replace.<br/><br/>* Appearance - if something looks off as far as color or texture get rid of it immediately! The last thing you want to do is make yourself or your guests sick. Faded spices can mean that their strength isn't what it should be and will throw off the taste of your dish.<br/><br/>* Expiration Dates - I do trust these and if somethings past that date will get rid of it. It just isn't worth ruining a dish of dinner party to save a few dollars.<br/><br/>* Moisture - if something get introduced to an outside moisture source I would get rid of it instead of having to worry about mold or having it compromised.<br/><br/><br/>My sweet contractor made me a spice rack and I can't wait to start filling it. My favorite source for the freshest spices is <a href="http://www.penzeys.com">Penzeys</a>. They have opened quite a few stores and they also can be purchased online. <br/><br/>My new absolute spicy find though is <a href="http://countrystore.tabasco.com/TABASCO-Spiced-Salt/productinfo/03136/">Tabasco Spicy Salt</a>. I've never found it in the stores but you can but it at their online store. It's a blend of their very own slat that is mined on Avery Island, Louisiana and ground red pepper. It has quite a kick and a little goes a long way. 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My
sister and her family live in Edmond, Oklahoma and are one of the lucky
families that have a storm shelter. Tornadoes touched down near them
last weekend but what happened to them was nothing like what happened to
the residents of Moore, Oklahoma. <br />
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Last Summer they
had an unbelievable experience - they packed up trunks and suitcases
full of shoes, clothes, blankets, and other needed items and headed to <a href="http://www.maishainternational.org/">Maisha International Orphanage</a>
- an amazing labor of love in Kisumu, Kenya. The stories and images
they brought back are life changing, and it's a great reminder of how a
small donation or offering can be life changing to these kids. <br />
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The beautiful souls at Maisha wanted to do something for their friends in Oklahoma City and Moore, and made this <a href="http://youtu.be/BFrKcZDyRj0">video</a>
as a way of showing their love and support. What a great reminder this
Memorial Day weekend how precious life is and we all need to live ours
to the fullest.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754495490027281013.post-46944694813124208962013-05-23T04:00:00.000-07:002014-07-19T10:42:00.708-07:00African Orphans Send Message of Hope to Tornado Survivors<img src="http://www.eco-lifestylist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo-copy-2.jpg" alt="Photo copy 2" title="photo copy 2.JPG" border="0" width="600" height="450" /><img src="http://www.eco-lifestylist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo-copy.jpg" alt="Photo copy" title="photo copy.JPG" border="0" width="526" height="600" /><img src="http://www.eco-lifestylist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo.jpg" alt="Photo" title="photo.JPG" border="0" width="600" height="453" /><img src="http://www.eco-lifestylist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo-copy-3.jpg" alt="Photo copy 3" title="photo copy 3.JPG" border="0" width="450" height="600" />My sister and her family live in Edmond, Oklahoma and are one of the lucky families that have a storm shelter. Tornadoes touched down near them last weekend but what happened to them was nothing like what happened to the residents of Moore, Oklahoma. <br/><br/>Last Summer they had an unbelievable experience - they packed up trunks and suitcases full of shoes, clothes, blankets, and other needed items and headed to <a href="http://www.maishainternational.org/">Maisha International Orphanage</a> - an amazing labor of love in Kisumu, Kenya. The stories and images they brought back are life changing, and it's a great reminder of how a small donation or offering can be life changing to these kids. <br/><br/>The beautiful souls at Maisha wanted to do something for their friends in Oklahoma City and Moore, and made this <a href="http://youtu.be/BFrKcZDyRj0">video</a> as a way of showing their love and support. What a great reminder this Memorial Day weekend how precious life is and we all need to live ours to the fullest.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754495490027281013.post-3847509587923351432013-05-21T04:24:00.000-07:002014-07-19T10:42:00.699-07:00Giving Back: Supporting The Salvation Army<img src="http://lifestylistfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Salvation-Army-Hurricane-6.jpg" alt="Salvation Army Hurricane 6" title="Salvation Army Hurricane 6.jpg" border="0" width="600" height="450" /><img src="http://lifestylistfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Salvation-Army-Hurricane-7.jpg" alt="Salvation Army Hurricane 7" title="Salvation Army Hurricane 7.jpg" border="0" width="600" height="400" /><img src="http://lifestylistfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Salvation-Army-Hurricane-1.jpg" alt="Salvation Army Hurricane 1" title="Salvation Army Hurricane 1.jpg" border="0" width="600" height="441" /><img src="http://lifestylistfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Salvation-Army-Hurricane-3.jpg" alt="Salvation Army Hurricane 3" title="Salvation Army Hurricane 3.jpg" border="0" width="190" height="210" />It's heartbreaking to watch the news today and see the devastation in Moore, Oklahoma. My sister and her family live in Edmond, OK and I have clients that have land lease communities very close to where the tornado touched down.<br/><br/>People always think that "<a href="http://www.trailerdiva.com">trailer parks</a>" or "<a href="http://www.mobilehomesblog.com">mobile home parks</a>" are the worst places to be during a disaster like this, but that just isn't true. I was glad to hear that the <a href="http://www.yescommunities.com">Yes! Communities</a> in this area only sustained hail and wind damage and no one was hurt. Their on-site managers made sure that everyone got to where they needed to be and are now busy helping them get emergency supplies and repairs. That's one of the advantages of living in a well run <a href="http://www.landleasecommunity.com">land lease community</a> - there's always someone there to help.<br/><br/>If you would like to help the people of Moore that were affected by the storm, I encourage you to donate to the <a href="https://donate.salvationarmyusa.org/uss/eds/aok?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=paid%2Bsearch">Salvation Army</a>. They truly do the most good with every dollar that is donated.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754495490027281013.post-85037813029798469772013-05-12T10:21:00.000-07:002014-07-19T10:42:00.690-07:00Happy Mothers Day!<img src="http://lifestylistfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo.jpg" alt="Photo" title="photo.JPG" border="0" width="464" height="600" /><br/>Happy Mothers Day! I was reminded today as to why I became a Lifestylist® - my mother is the perfect example of who to live your life with style. We celebrated with homemade cinnamon buns and a cruise around their lake - how did you celebrate with your Mom?Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754495490027281013.post-18951062660085196532013-03-08T03:06:00.000-08:002014-07-19T10:42:00.681-07:00Sweet Snacks<img src="http://thedomesticlifestylist.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Cookie-Chips-15.jpg" alt="Cookie Chips 15" title="Cookie Chips 15.JPG" border="0" width="600" height="397" /><br/>I've always had a sweet tooth, but regret the calories that most of my favorites have as soon as I eat them.<br/><br/>Cookie Chips are my new favorite snack - sweet, crunchy and only around 20 calories each! These great bites are made by <a href="www.hannahmaxsnacks.com">HannahMax Baking</a> and are all natural, no artificial flavors or colors and no trans fats! <br/><br/>My favorite is the original which tastes like an old fashioned homemade butter cookie. They are also available in Cinnamon Sugar, Chocolate Chip and Sea Salted Peanut Butter.<br/><br/>It's been really hard to get in the kitchen these days with the <a href="www.lifestylist.com">Lifestylist® Brands</a> being so successful, so discovering these treats is almost as good as making them myself.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754495490027281013.post-29745102194015967692013-02-02T16:12:00.000-08:002014-07-19T10:42:00.672-07:00Super Bowl Party Recipes<img src="http://lifestylelist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pepperoni-Pops8.jpg" alt="Pepperoni Pops8" title="Pepperoni Pops8.JPG" border="0" width="600" height="397" /><br/>The Super Bowl isn't only about football - it's also about getting together with family and friends and having a great time. <br/><br/>Being a <a href="http://www.lifestylist.com">Lifestylist®</a> is all about Life Celebrating Style, and we've put together some quick and easy recipes that will make any gathering an event to remember.<br/><br/>Our Pepperoni Pops are one of our favorites, but you can find all of them on our <a href="http://www.lifestylist.com/index.php/recipes">Lifestylist Recipe</a> page.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754495490027281013.post-66860410074393152242013-02-01T04:48:00.000-08:002014-07-19T10:42:00.662-07:00The Domestic Lifestylist® Shares Spring Cleaning Tips<img src="http://www.domesticlifestylist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Clarendon_Spring2012-3.jpg" alt="Clarendon Spring2012 3" title="Clarendon_Spring2012 3.jpg" border="0" width="600" height="450" /><br/>Finally! We are actually getting some sunny days again, and it's making me think that it might be time to clean some of the windows in <a href="www.homeideafactory.com">The Home Idea Factory</a>.<br/><br/>We love <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/14/mom-was-right-about-cleaning-tips_n_2471844.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning&ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009">The Huffington Post</a> and all of the great ideas that they share. They just did a story on <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/14/mom-was-right-about-cleaning-tips_n_2471844.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning&ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009">cleaning tips</a> - which is your favorite, and do you have one that isn't in the article?<br/><br/>One of the <a href="www.lifestylist.com">Lifestylist®</a> favorites is a product I found over 20 years ago when I had a home in New York City - <a href="www.drbronner.com">Dr. Bronners</a>. Their organic castile soap is good for everything from washing your hair, cleaning dishes or using as a cleaning solution everywhere in the home. It's super concentrated so you use 1 part soap to 40 parts water!<br/><br/>I've been only using Dr Bronners to wash my face and as a body was ever since I discovered it, and my kids now only use it too. I love the Peppermint fragrance - it smells so clean and fresh! My <a href="www.domesticlifestylist.com">Domestic Lifestylist®</a> side loves cleaning my home with it as well -it actually makes cleaning fun!<br/><br/>You can find this wonder product at most health food stores or on their <a href="www.drbronner.com">website</a>.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754495490027281013.post-44419669696725455442013-01-25T12:33:00.000-08:002014-07-19T10:42:00.651-07:00How OXO is Protecting Their Brand<img src="http://lifestylelist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/OXO_Spinner-5.jpg" alt="OXO Spinner 5" title="OXO_Spinner 5.jpg" border="0" width="600" height="398" />It's just not easy doing business these days. Even when you constantly try and do the right thing, play by the rules, do everything you can to make the world a better place and treat your customers and employees like you would like to be treated, someone comes along and attacks everything you have worked so hard for.<br/><br/><a href="http://www.oxo.com">OXO</a>, a wonderful, ethical company that is known for it's ingenious products and ideas sent me an email today about a competitor that is accusing them of stealing a product idea and proceeded to put up a billboard stating these charges 2 blocks from the OXO corporate office. The CEO of <a href="http://www.quirky.com">Quirky</a> - Ben Kaufman then staged a picket line outside of OXO to draw attention to their charges.<br/><br/>I guess they didn't realize that OXO doesn't only have smart designs, they are also really smart about marketing and intellectual property. They have been very supportive of the blogger community and came to us with the facts on this matter - all very well researched and stated. <br/><br/>It turns out that Quirky never went to OXO to voice their concerns and allegations even though the companies are within blocks of each other in NYC. When the President of OXO Alex Lee met with Quirky CEO in 2012 about product design and innovation Lee asked Kaufman "what steps Quirky took to protect the intellectual property (IP) of this broad community when inventors submit their idea in an open and public forum". Kaufman responded "Nothing. Speed to market is our best protection."<br/><br/>Almost every day I find another person or company that is using my trademarked term <a href="http://www.lifestylist.com">Lifestylist®</a>. I spent a lot of time and money almost 15 years ago to trademark the term because I believed in it and wanted to protect it in the right way - legally. I've trademarked other terms and uses since then and it amazes me how many people never search the <a href="http://www.uspto.gov">US Patent and Trademark records</a> to see if a term they want to use is trademarked before they tie it to their brand.<br/><br/>So I am going to do for OXO what I hope other people will do for me. I'm going to share the OXO story, and I'm going to buy their products and support their brand. How we spend our hard earned dollars is the easiest way to let a company know what you think about their business practices and products. Up until now I have never heard of Quirky, but in the future I won't be spending a dime on any of their products just on principle.<br/><br/>OXO did a beautiful job of <a href="http://www.oxo.com/quirkyresponse.aspx">addressing this issue in social media</a> and it is well worth reading. And leave it to them to change this into a positive - they are offering to give a "Patent Process Primer" to anyone interested so you can learn the correct way to protect your own intellectual property.<br/><br/>It's really easy for anyone to write anything these days whether it's right or wrong, and the responsibility of the blogging and social media community to bring to light injustices such as this. I really appreciate OXO sharing this important lesson with all of us and showing us how to protect our own intellectual property.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0