New Job Ventures for 2010

We all know someone who is looking for a job in 2010, many people are finding it harder and harder to find work but, thankfully there are some great companies out there creating ways to make it easier.

Bev Force is your solution for jobs in the beverage staffing field. Think of the possibilities of working a wine job or a coffee job. Something new and exciting might be just what you or a friend needs for the new year.

BEVFORCE is a specialized staffing agency providing both an online job board and executive recruiting services for the beverage industry. Transforming the way beverage professionals seek new opportunities and beverage employers identify top talent, BEVFORCE has the most extensive list of beverage jobs in the business and has become the premiere destination for qualified professionals seeking beverage careers. From the warehouse to the boardroom, BEVFORCE provides comprehensive staffing solutions to beverage companies, and endless possibilities for beverage professionals.

The beverage industry's largest career network, they have beverage jobs available in all industry sectors including, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, dairy, energy drinks, H20, juices and mixers, nutrition and sport drinks, organic drinks, beer, sake and soft drinks. They also work with the most innovative companies in the beverage business including Proximo Spirits, Voss Water, SKYY Spirits, Red Bull, Southern Wine & Spirits, William Grant & Sons, The Boston Beer Company, illy caffé and many more.

What a fun possibility for the summer even! So, if you know someone who is looking for a job that is flexible and fun--point them to Bev Force!

This is a sponsored post for Bev Force

Titanium Rings for Your Prince Charming

Oh, do I love me some wedding talk! One of the most stressful times in a girls life is planning her wedding--it is also one of the most wonderful times...yes, all wrapped up into ONE DAY! It's awesomely painful planning a wedding...the fun part? Wedding ring shopping!

Heavy Crown Jewelry carries some gorgeous titanium rings. I bought my hubby a titanium ring for our wedding--he is a "man's man" and needed something with a lot of resistance to wear and tear. Titanium is a metal prized for its lightness, but it's also super tough and nearly impossible to scratch. Polished titanium resembles the brilliance of silver and suits a number of different designs perfectly. Popular for wedding bands, titanium jewelry will last for years without flaw.

Customers who buy titanium rings from Heavy Crown Jewelry are extremely satisfied, judging by feedback from their online sales. Heavy Crown Jewelry takes great pride in offering enduring, designer-quality tungsten carbide and titanium jewelry at an affordable price.

Check out this ring--it is similar to my husband's but, the price is much more reasonable!



At only $89.99 it is a true deal and goodness, it is a lovely ring. Not too feminine at all, it's masculine with a little touch of elegance.

This site honestly will be on my list of resources for future reference for friends and family!

This is a sponsored post for Heavy Crown Jewelry

Nesting 101: Make it Yourself!

I'm such a DIY girl, especially since I learned to sew--like really, really sew! lol I am also learning to knit, I already knew how to crochet so, now more than ever with baby #3 on the way I am into it all--I am determined to make basically everything that my baby girl will need to have a beautiful room--for both her and my older daughter who is nearly 8 years old. I put together a few ideas as inspiration for their room and starting this weekend I am starting the transformation of their room! :) I'm thrilled and excited!

Nesting is always my favorite time of the pregnancy, especially when you get these odd bursts of energy out of no where! hee hee

Also, I have been sewing a lot and crafting a lot for the new baby as well as for 2 of my girlfriends who are also expecting! One of them is a dear dear friend of mine who I have grown up with and she is also having a girl so, I am finding myself making one for me, one for her lol it's fun! Then, there is also my darling "internet" pal, Danielle who is also expecting a girl in April so, I think of her often while creating these frilly little things I do. Poor Gena and my friend Kerry who are expecting boys--lol!

I will be posting FREE tutorials here for my readers to enjoy and make for yourselves as well as your family and friends who are expecting or have lil girls!

The Pregnancy Files: 30 Weeks, Oh My!

I'm HUGE, right!? I wish I could say that at 30 weeks I am enjoying my pregnancy...well, OK, I AM enjoying it but, it has been quite eventful with the pre-term labor and all. A few bladder/kidney infection scares and lots of sleepless nights thanks to back cramps haven't made it the best pregnancy but, funny enough--it is the easiest pregnancy by far!

and, my son--heaven forbid we forget about HIM! hee hee He HAD TO sneak in behind me

Enviornmentally Friendly Innovations for Cleaner Air

A diversified air pollution control company, Combustion Controls Solutions and Environmental Services, Inc. founded in 1995, with headquarters in Toledo, Ohio is committed to serving your essential installation, maintenance, product and efficiency needs.

While not everyone necessarily needs thermal oxidizer service who reads my blog, I thought this company, which is so eco-conscious, deserved a shout out!

Offering a broad range of environmental services, Combustion Controls Solutions & Environmental Services, Inc. employs innovative engineering and integrating emerging processes to solve your specific problem with maximal efficiency at a minimal price. Specialist in VOC, HAP, NOx and odor abatement CCS&ES recognizes the importance of thermal oxidizers and other air pollution control equipment in protecting our world.

Over time, changes in the types of pollutants and their concentration levels, particulate emission levels, process exhaust-stream temperature, or just normal wear and tear drive operational performance below acceptable standards. Rather than replace a worn unit in an unstable economy, CCS&ES can bring it up to current performance specifications and destruction efficiency >99% with a retrofit or rebuild.

For your emergency needs Combustion Controls Solutions and Environmental Services, Inc. operates 24 hours-a-day, 365 days-a-year, ready to dispatch a rapid response team of field service engineers and technicians. From servicing the world’s largest incinerator to the world’s most technically advanced, Combustion Controls Solutions and Environmental Services, Inc. is setting trends and improving designs as your singular air pollution resource.

To learn more about this and more services and products from them, visit their site.

This is a sponsored post for Oxidizer Service

Beautiful Artisan Jewelry for a Posh Mom

"Tree of Life" sterling silver and gold plated necklace from Artizara.com

As you know, my husband is half Arabic. I really enjoy seeing the gorgeous clothing and jewelry from the East. When I came across Artizara I literally squealed with delight. I love all of the artisan jewelry. This necklace above is probably one of my favorite pieces from the site. The "Tree of life" is a metaphor for common descent and is a philosophy shared by various world ideologies and faiths. Stylish, oval sterling silver pendant hand-made by Turkish artisans depicts the "Tree of Life" with delicate gold plated birds perched atop it. A certain conversation piece!

They also carry tunic tops that even I can wear now while pregnant which is one thing I love--being able to wear something for a long time! Just check them out--they are detailed pieces with lots of flare and color.

Caftans are stunning to see in person. These are my favorite dresses to see my husbands relatives wear at parties. They are so long and flowing and actually flattering. The attention to detail is amazing.

One thing that I truly enjoyed about browsing this site was that many of these styles, although called "Eastern Wear" can be pulled off by anyone! Artizara.com was founded in 2004 to fulfill the Islamic and Modest clothing needs of socially conscious women who desire to dress stylishly yet modestly.

The company is the brainchild of friends and neighbors Sarah Ansari and Asra Razzaque who pioneered it post 9/11 with the idea of bringing to the mainstream marketplace modest women’s clothing blending Islamic Heritage with World Style. They were frustrated with the lack of chic modest clothing for women in mainstream stores and tired of having to scour the malls to find coordinated hijab.

“We believe that a woman's worth lies in her intellect and in her personality, and not in the shape of her body. We started out by surveying the marketplace and were flabbergasted to discover how difficult it was to find fashionable modest clothing for women, in a reasonable price range. ” says Asra Razzaque.

Since their debut, the friends have never looked back. They have been written up in the New York Times and Washington Post, interviewed by NPR and featured on Bridges TV, to name just a few.

They see their venture as an outreach effort, popularizing modest fashion among women of all backgrounds. “Artizara is not just a business but a labor of love. We wanted to connect with and empower not only Muslims but women of all faiths, who have an interest in modest clothing or world style. We wanted to go out there and say: Islam is beautiful, and dressing modestly is cool,” says Sarah Ansari.

This is a sponsored post for Artizara

What is a Posh Parent?

The word "Posh" means one who is classy, elegant and fashionable. To me, I also feel that words like savvy, sophisticated, chic and graceful also exude what "POSH" is.

I know some of you are reading this and are thinking "that is so not me". That is fine...but, do you want that to be who you are? If so, you have come to the right gal--I will share with you what I know to be true on how to achieve a posh status as a parent--and how to do it with as little effort and money as possible.



This photo is of my BFF and her son--she is one of the classiest mommies I know--very stylish!

Being posh doesn't mean you have to go broke on a new wardrobe or get new friends or even that you have to be different--but, you will need to think differently. Being a posh parent is a state of mind and yes, you have to choose to be posh.

The 1st thing you need to do is be honest with yourself. Who are you? What were you like before you had kids? Sometimes we even have to think of who we were and how we dressed before we were married. If you have lost a little of that "oomph" factor it's ok--we all have! Make a list of who you are both inside and out. Perhaps looking back at old photos of you will help jog your memory of what types of "signature pieces" you used to rock. Were you the "jean jacket" girl in high school? Did your friends all love the way you used to do your eye make-up and nowadays you barely have time to slap on some chapstick?

Pick the areas that you WANT to work on and focus on those areas. You don't have to go for a total overhaul all at once--make it an easy and natural transition for both you and your wallet. For me, I know it is always easiest to start with my hair and make-up. The first thing people see is your face and your attitude comes through your facial expressions and body language--even if you are wearing a potato sack your confident smile from knowing your hair is "did" and your face is looking right will keep everyone's eyes on YOU and not what you are wearing--trust me! Think of people you know that are living and doing what you want to do--being the person you want to be--watch them...not in a stocker-ish way, of course. hee hee

Try it on for size--try out that new eyeliner look you saw Rhianna rockin' in a music video or maybe the haircut you saw Katie Holmes sporting on the cover of a magazine. Hair always grows back! It's also fun to play with color--go to Target and grab a new color to try out! 6-8 weeks and you are done with it if you don't like it. Just don't go too light! It is sometimes fun to try little changes and see who notices.