Urilife Made it Across Country!

So the kids and I landed in Denver about 1:30am on Sunday and I think today is the first day we are actually feeling like ourselves again. Well, with the exception of Sam, I am pretty sure she has a bit of altitude sickness. We’ll take today to spruce her up a bit so we can enjoy this wonderful weather we are having!

I just realized I never did tell you why I am out here for so long. In case your inquisitive mind needs to know, there is something in Denver’s water supply that is causing an epidemic of pregnancies. My friend had a little boy a few months ago, my cousin had a little girl a few days ago and my other cousin is to have a little girl a few weeks from now.

No I didn’t come out here to get pregnant! I came out here to support all those who were, are and are going to be mothers. I think after a month I will have either settled my baby fix for a few more years or I will be longing to have another right this instant. What do you think?

I am happy to say that taking a home base business across country is easier than expected. 2000 miles away doesn’t make a difference when you have been marketing consistently on the Internet.

Believe it or not, that work actually starts working for you. All of the articles, blog posts, chats with friends in forums, everything…it all starts driving traffic to your site for you.

I like to think of it as “working smarter, not harder”.

Not to say you can stop working once it does, it just makes it refreshing to know that you can comfort your sick child or enjoy the day in the sun without having to worry about loss of income.

The best part about your work is the fact that all you are doing is making friends with people. There are no sales pitches, no hype, no lies…you get to serve people by being yourself from any where around the world, can’t beat that!

Hope you are enjoying your day!

Brandi

Office: 401-714-2462

http://anewfeast.com

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Dilemma: Taking Urilife on the Road

I am about to embark on a milestone with my Urilife home based business. On Saturday, June 14, 2008 Urilife and I are taking the kids and hitting the road for a month long vacation back home. Yup you heard me right! A month, can you believe it? It still hasn’t set in that we will be gone that long…I’m sure it will once we are there!

Where is home you ask? Colorado! We plan on staying with family and friends, all of which are pretty spread out within the state. So there will be lots of people to see and places to visit. We are quite excited, it’s been almost two years since we sold our house and moved to Rhode Island. Two years of missing family, friends and mountains!

On to the dilemma, well I think I have it under control (KEYWORD: think). The summer months are hands down the best time for building a strong business. Why? Because most people don’t realize this. They get that summer bug up their butt, forget about their contacts, and all their hard work is lost.

No competition=The perfect opportunity for you!

I am not about to lose this perfect opportunity to grow, and I hope you don’t either. Since I am going to be gone an entire month, it’s not totally a vacation but I definitely don’t want to make it a business trip either. One again, I enter the “balancing act”. Luckily as a WAHM of a six year old and a two year old, this isn’t at all new to me.

In fact, it seems to be the story of my life:~) Here are some solutions I came up with to make my trip a bit easier as well as business friendly:

1. Pack Light. Where ever ya go you’re bound to find a washer and dryer, no need to have a suitcase packed with 30 days worth of clothes. Besides you always manage to go home with more than you left with, at least I do anyway.
2. Pack Wise. When traveling with kids always make sure you have your carry on packed to the max. Bring snacks, drinks, toys (preferably quiet toys) and anything else you can think of to occupy their little minds.
3. Call ahead. Make sure your flight hasn’t been canceled for one, but they may also have a few tricks up their sleeves to making your flight enjoyable. I actually called to make sure someone from the airport can assist the kids and I on the plane. I’m as strong as any man, but carrying my 25lb boy, 30lb car seat, 20lb backpack all while holding my daughters hand without breaking a sweat is a bit much, don’t you think?
4. Locate Your WIFI. If taking a laptop, make sure you identify all of your hot spots either before or after you arrive to your destination. Most phone companies now offer a wireless plan for about $50 a month, which of course is a tax write off.
5. Locate A Computer. If you’re like me and have a hubby that won’t let you take the laptop, make sure you have a computer with Internet access where you will be staying. Isn’t it nice knowing you can build a business from any where in the world as long as you have a phone, computer and internet access?
6. Set Alarms. If the only time you have to work is before the kids get up or after the kids go to bed, do it! At home I am up before the rest of the family so I can catch up on my emails, get my schedule ready for the day or just have some me time. Why not do the same while I’m away? I will be using my cell as my alarm clock as well as a reminder for any appointments I have.
7. Eat Right. There’s nothing worse than going on vacation and gaining 10lbs. Make sure you don’t use your vacation as an excuse to eat lowzy. Yes the first meal I get will be a huge heaping green chili burrito but after that I will stick to my fruits, veggies, nuts and sprouts. Luckily The Feast comes in little packets so the kids and I can easily get our 5-9 fruits and veggies while running wild!
8. Have FUN!!! Remember to respect your family time as much as your business time and they too will respect you and your business. Don’t get upset if you have to reschedule an appointment, no one is perfect. As much as I try, I rarely have it all together! That’s the best part about working from home, you don’t have to be perfect. Aren’t you relieved?

How do you handle keeping up with work deadlines and communications while you’re on the road? I’m all ears when it comes to suggestions or even better, solutions

Always and Forever,

Brandi

Office: 401-714-2462

http://anewfeast.com

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Don’t be a Fish out of Water…Stay Hydrated!

For some reason I keep coming in contact with people whom dislike water. What??? How can someone not like water; it has no taste, odor and it makes up more than 66% of our anatomy. Unless you want to start looking like a fish out of water, it is now more important than ever to stay hydrated.

Instead of masking the taste of water with sugary synthetic vitamins, try consuming some water-rich foods. The best part is we can satisfy our H2O needs while also gaining the other nutritional benefits from the foods as well.

Here are 3 of my favorite water-rich foods:

1. Watermelon- In my opinion the melon makes the summer! It also reduces the risk of heart disease, helps elevate the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and did you now it is also about 92% water? Watermelon is a highly concentrated source of the carotenoid antioxidant lycopene. And lycopene has been extensively researched and studied in humans for its antioxidant and cancer-preventing properties. Mmmm….makes me hungry just thinking about it.
2. Cucumbers-Not only does it soothe skin irritations, reduce skin swelling and help lower blood pressure, it is also approximately 95% water. Cucumbers are an excellent source of magnisium, potassium, dietary fiber and their juice is recommended for its silica content to improve the skins complexion and health. Plus when cucumbers are sliced, with peels they contain only 13 calories, making them a perfect naturally hydrating food!
3. Tomatoes- Are you a man looking to prevent prostate cancer? Well, grab yourself some tomatoes and get hydrated too because they are also approximately 93% water! These gems are great for promoting bone health and studies published in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention show that tomatoes can also help prevent prostate cancer.

Now there’s no excuse, go refresh yourself! Brandi

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Recipe of the Week: Avocado and Tomato Salad

My favorite kind of raw recipes consist of simplicity. Because I am the only one in my house living a raw lifestyle, I am not about to spend a day in the kitchen cooking or should I say uncooking two meals! As a work at home mom I just don’t have a lot of time to mess with fancy lunches or dinners for myself so raw recipes like these are right up my alley!

Avocado and Tomato Salad

2Tbsp Raw Organic Apple Cider Vinegar

1 Organic Avocado sliced

1 pack Organic Cherry Tomatoes sliced in half

1 handful of Organic Baby Spinach

1 handful of Raw Organic Walnuts

Salt and Pepper to taste

Throw it all in a bowl and enjoy!

To find more healthy salads like the one mentioned above visit: http://goneraw.com

Do you have any avocado recipes you’d like to share?

Until next time,

Brandi

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Quote of the Day: Two Life Paths

“Two roads diverged in a wood

And I took the one less traveled by

And that has make all the difference.”

~Robert Frost, The Road Not Taken

Have you ever reached a crossroad in your life? If so, which path did you chose to walk?

Always,

Brandi

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Sorry Dell, I’m a Mac Girl Now!

Sorry for the delay in writing guys, my computer has been acting up this month and to my dismay I have had to put it rest after 6 inspiring years of partnership. I am sad to see it gone in the sense that my Dell spells comfort in my eyes. Oh well, I like to think of this experience as a new start!

On my search for a new laptop we decided to go for the Mac. Let me tell you it is phenomenal thus far and I am positive I haven’t even grasped 90% of it’s potential! What is even more cool the fact that our fancy computer is now a tax write off at the end of the year because I work from home.

Sorry Dell, I’m a Mac Girl Now!

Brandi

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