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Happy Wednesday
It snowed so much last night that they closed all the schools except Baltimore City. My daughter wasn’t too happy about that. Although, it snowed most of the day, by the time I got off from work I was able to get home with no problems. It was a good day.
Could you use $5,000 to help with your business? In the U.S., the Hello Tomorrow Fund will provide one $5,000 award per week to a deserving individual who will be selected from the pool of applicants by an expert panel of judges. Women and men are eligible to apply, and the winning programs must present unique and achievable initiatives to empower women or girls and ultimately improve society in one of three areas:
- Business Development: A for-profit business that directly empowers women through its mission, product or service, or through the means of doing business.
- Community Service: A non-profit project or program that helps women of any age realize their full potential or overcome obstacles.
- Awareness & Outreach: Educate others about an issue that affects women to inspire and empower other women and have a positive impact on the issue.
Applications and guidelines will be available at all times as of March 8 at https://shop.avon.com/HelloTomorrowFund/index.aspx. Application submission and selection of winners will be organized in a quarterly cycle. One winner will be publicly announced every Tuesday through the Hello Tomorrow website beginning April 17, and profiles of the winners will be featured on the website to further share their inspiring ideas.
The site also has resources for women’s issues. Speaking of sites geared to women, why don’t you check out, http://www.ForHerInformation.com The site is a good resource for women that want to take their life to the next level.
Last but not least, you know that I love tips. Courtesy of Tempur-Pedic International Inc. (NYSE: TPX), here is how can you tell if it is time to buy a new mattress to get a better night's sleep:
- If you wake up stiff from the lack of proper mattress support
- If you find yourself rolling towards the center of the mattress in the middle of night
- If you can feel the metal springs of your mattress poking at you
- If you find yourself tossing and turning to get comfortable
- If you have slept on your mattress for more than 5 years
You've decided you need a new mattress ... now what? Tempur-Pedic offers these simple tips on how to evaluate your mattress and choose a new sleep system with a woman's needs in mind.
1. Demand The Best Back Support Possible - Make sure the mattress conforms and supports your entire body. This will help prevent pain that is caused by the improper alignment of head, neck and spine during the night.
2. Consider Allergen-Resistant Mattresses - Look for a mattress that is allergen resistant. According to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal, the average mattress will double its weight in 10 years as a result of being filled with dead dust mites and their detritus. An allergen resistant mattress, with an anti-microbial and hypoallergenic cover, will extend the life of your mattress and protect you from unwanted germs.
3. Promote Air Circulation - Look for a mattress that promotes air circulation. Women report specific sleep problems during different biological stages of their lives. A mattress with an airflow system promotes circulation, providing maximum comfort during reported symptoms of menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum and menopause.
4. Involve Your Bed Partner - If you sleep with a partner, take them shopping with you. Both of you should lie on the mattress as you normally would at bed time (and don't be shy - try it for at least 15 minutes!). Look for a mattress that doesn't transfer motion so if one person is tossing and turning or exits the bed during the night, the other person's sleep is not disrupted by the movement.
5. Include a Pillow - You should always use a pillow when trying out a new mattress in the store (most people don't). This will more closely match the actual experience you will have at home and will allow you to make a better mattress choice.
This is National Sleep Awareness Week (March 5 – 11). You can go to this site for more information: http://www.sleepfoundation.org.
Have a good one,
Kenya
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Could you use $5,000 to help with your business? In the U.S., the Hello Tomorrow Fund will provide one $5,000 award per week to a deserving individual who will be selected from the pool of applicants by an expert panel of judges. Women and men are eligible to apply, and the winning programs must present unique and achievable initiatives to empower women or girls and ultimately improve society in one of three areas:
- Business Development: A for-profit business that directly empowers women through its mission, product or service, or through the means of doing business.
- Community Service: A non-profit project or program that helps women of any age realize their full potential or overcome obstacles.
- Awareness & Outreach: Educate others about an issue that affects women to inspire and empower other women and have a positive impact on the issue.
Applications and guidelines will be available at all times as of March 8 at https://shop.avon.com/HelloTomorrowFund/index.aspx. Application submission and selection of winners will be organized in a quarterly cycle. One winner will be publicly announced every Tuesday through the Hello Tomorrow website beginning April 17, and profiles of the winners will be featured on the website to further share their inspiring ideas.
The site also has resources for women’s issues. Speaking of sites geared to women, why don’t you check out, http://www.ForHerInformation.com The site is a good resource for women that want to take their life to the next level.
Last but not least, you know that I love tips. Courtesy of Tempur-Pedic International Inc. (NYSE: TPX), here is how can you tell if it is time to buy a new mattress to get a better night's sleep:
- If you wake up stiff from the lack of proper mattress support
- If you find yourself rolling towards the center of the mattress in the middle of night
- If you can feel the metal springs of your mattress poking at you
- If you find yourself tossing and turning to get comfortable
- If you have slept on your mattress for more than 5 years
You've decided you need a new mattress ... now what? Tempur-Pedic offers these simple tips on how to evaluate your mattress and choose a new sleep system with a woman's needs in mind.
1. Demand The Best Back Support Possible - Make sure the mattress conforms and supports your entire body. This will help prevent pain that is caused by the improper alignment of head, neck and spine during the night.
2. Consider Allergen-Resistant Mattresses - Look for a mattress that is allergen resistant. According to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal, the average mattress will double its weight in 10 years as a result of being filled with dead dust mites and their detritus. An allergen resistant mattress, with an anti-microbial and hypoallergenic cover, will extend the life of your mattress and protect you from unwanted germs.
3. Promote Air Circulation - Look for a mattress that promotes air circulation. Women report specific sleep problems during different biological stages of their lives. A mattress with an airflow system promotes circulation, providing maximum comfort during reported symptoms of menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum and menopause.
4. Involve Your Bed Partner - If you sleep with a partner, take them shopping with you. Both of you should lie on the mattress as you normally would at bed time (and don't be shy - try it for at least 15 minutes!). Look for a mattress that doesn't transfer motion so if one person is tossing and turning or exits the bed during the night, the other person's sleep is not disrupted by the movement.
5. Include a Pillow - You should always use a pillow when trying out a new mattress in the store (most people don't). This will more closely match the actual experience you will have at home and will allow you to make a better mattress choice.
This is National Sleep Awareness Week (March 5 – 11). You can go to this site for more information: http://www.sleepfoundation.org.
Have a good one,
Kenya
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