For my post today it will be more on a personal note. I would like to share some of my journey over the past few months.
My husband and I moved here to Mississauga, about 5 months ago. We moved here for a few different reasons, but mainly for my husband to get some training and for us to find a different opportunity. This came about after the corporation of the gas station chain we were retailers of decided to sell our station.
This turned out to be more of a blessing than we had imagined.
In the few short months since coming here, I have finished my course and gotten my accounting degree. From there I decided to start a small business offering personal tax and financial advice to individuals and small businesses. I also made a career change and decided to follow my passion as a freelance writer. This has given me the chance to really learn and grow. I have learned many things in terms of marketing, advertizing and how the internet works. This has really helped to enhance my portfolio.
While trying to find some writing jobs one night, I stumbled upon an advertisement which has changed my life and my families’ life for the better. It was about a business opportunity. I filled out a simple submission form and was taken through a serious of training videos explaining the prospect.
After the first video was complete I knew I had found the opportunity my husband and I had been searching for. We were looking for something that wasn’t a franchise that we would have full ownership of and most importantly something that reflected our values. That is exactly what I found through the Freedom Project and Shaklee.
This new business venture has truly been a life altering experience. I will be dedicated the next few posts about our journey with Shaklee and what opportunities are out there waiting for you as well.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Celebrating Earth Day
Taking care of our environment and being eco-friendly conscious should involve more than turning off our lights for one hour tonight during “Earth Day”. Everyone can do small things each and everyday to help save the planet.
A common catch phrase from when I was in middle school comes to mind, “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”. The first time I heard these three words was in sixth grade when a fellow class-mate was featured in our local newspaper promoting the recycling program. I can remember some of our teachers talking of the importance of less waste and to recycle whenever possible. They also warned us of the dangers that pollution caused to our ozone layer and atmosphere. “Unless you want your children to only be able to see trees in a museum, and to live in a bubble dome unable to ever go outside due to the sun’s dangerous rays. Then it is up to each and every one of you to take care of our planet”. These words spoken by my sixth grade teacher have always stayed with me.
I thought I would share this story to commemorate “Earth Day”, and as a reminder that it is up to us to be more Earth conscious. Remember every day we can “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”.
Join our eco-friendly team by visiting http://cthgreen.weebly.com you can also learn more about products that are safe for your family and the planet.
Happy Earth Day and remember to turn off all your un-needed lights tonight.
A common catch phrase from when I was in middle school comes to mind, “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”. The first time I heard these three words was in sixth grade when a fellow class-mate was featured in our local newspaper promoting the recycling program. I can remember some of our teachers talking of the importance of less waste and to recycle whenever possible. They also warned us of the dangers that pollution caused to our ozone layer and atmosphere. “Unless you want your children to only be able to see trees in a museum, and to live in a bubble dome unable to ever go outside due to the sun’s dangerous rays. Then it is up to each and every one of you to take care of our planet”. These words spoken by my sixth grade teacher have always stayed with me.
I thought I would share this story to commemorate “Earth Day”, and as a reminder that it is up to us to be more Earth conscious. Remember every day we can “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”.
Join our eco-friendly team by visiting http://cthgreen.weebly.com you can also learn more about products that are safe for your family and the planet.
Happy Earth Day and remember to turn off all your un-needed lights tonight.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Cause for Alarm continued
I have recently published an article on the dangers found in everyday household products. Please refer to the Triond widget to the left of your screen to read the entire article.
However, I just wanted to emphasize a more personal note. The more research I conduct into the "toxic compounds" found in our household products, the more sick I become. I can not believe that we as a society have become so lazy and ignorant that we would let ourselves and our children be exposed to such dangerous products. Some examples include: Formaldehyde, DEET, Benzene, Sodium Hydroxide, Pesticides, there are also neurotoxins and nerve-deadening chemicals. The first thing I noticed while reading the long list of ingredients found in every day use products is that many of these are the same that are in cigarettes. With our anti-smoking corrolations, it really bothers me that it's ok to allow these cancer causing agents into our homes and bodies simply because there "cleaning agents" beliving that they can not be that bad for us. Thirty years ago, we didn't thought the same about cigarettes, lead, mercury,ect. It's only until there are serious injuries or many deaths before people take notice forcing governments to introduce new regulations.
Here are some small facts:
Cancer and accidental poisoning is the top killer of children ages 5 to 9.
Childhood asthma has jumped 400% in the past decade.
Our children are suffering from mental illness' that no one can seem to find the causes to, such as ADHD and numerous learning disabilities.
One in three women will suffer from a miscarriage.
Infertility and prostate cancer is on the rise.
The EPA reports that indore air polution is five times higher than that found outside.
An average household generates more than 9kg of hazardous waste each year.
We are exposed to approximetly 150 chmicals everyday and only about 10% of those have been tested and deemed safe for consumers. We as a society are conducting a cruel experiment on ourselves, our children and our future generations. It's time to take a stand and make a change to a healthier life. By choosing safer, natural products.
To learn more on natural products free of toxins and phosphates, please visit http://cthgreen.weebly.com
I will posting a series of articles this week on the "toxic brew" we find ourselves surrounded in along with what we can do to protect ourselves, our families and our environment.
However, I just wanted to emphasize a more personal note. The more research I conduct into the "toxic compounds" found in our household products, the more sick I become. I can not believe that we as a society have become so lazy and ignorant that we would let ourselves and our children be exposed to such dangerous products. Some examples include: Formaldehyde, DEET, Benzene, Sodium Hydroxide, Pesticides, there are also neurotoxins and nerve-deadening chemicals. The first thing I noticed while reading the long list of ingredients found in every day use products is that many of these are the same that are in cigarettes. With our anti-smoking corrolations, it really bothers me that it's ok to allow these cancer causing agents into our homes and bodies simply because there "cleaning agents" beliving that they can not be that bad for us. Thirty years ago, we didn't thought the same about cigarettes, lead, mercury,ect. It's only until there are serious injuries or many deaths before people take notice forcing governments to introduce new regulations.
Here are some small facts:
Cancer and accidental poisoning is the top killer of children ages 5 to 9.
Childhood asthma has jumped 400% in the past decade.
Our children are suffering from mental illness' that no one can seem to find the causes to, such as ADHD and numerous learning disabilities.
One in three women will suffer from a miscarriage.
Infertility and prostate cancer is on the rise.
The EPA reports that indore air polution is five times higher than that found outside.
An average household generates more than 9kg of hazardous waste each year.
We are exposed to approximetly 150 chmicals everyday and only about 10% of those have been tested and deemed safe for consumers. We as a society are conducting a cruel experiment on ourselves, our children and our future generations. It's time to take a stand and make a change to a healthier life. By choosing safer, natural products.
To learn more on natural products free of toxins and phosphates, please visit http://cthgreen.weebly.com
I will posting a series of articles this week on the "toxic brew" we find ourselves surrounded in along with what we can do to protect ourselves, our families and our environment.
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