Hi All,
It's been a while. 🙂
I'm working on something new, but it's probably going to be a couple of months before I can start posting. I also need to do some housekeeping on here, so that will probably come first. Need to get organized!
Hope everyone is doing well. I'd love to hear what you've been up to, so feel free to let me know in the comments.
Until next time,
Eddy
Greetings Everyone!
I know we're not quite half way through December, but this time of year can get hectic in the blink of an eye. So, I'm taking a moment right now to wish you and your loved ones a holiday season full of light and laughter.
Plus, I absolutely had to share this little cutie pie!
How can you not smile when looking at this adorable creature? Brings joy to my heart! 💗
Until next time,
Hi Everyone,
For today’s post, I want to share some thoughts about grace, which has been on my mind a lot lately.
How do you show someone grace when you don't think it's deserved?
How do you continue to show someone grace when they clearly don't appreciate it?
Why do so many people, especially women, feel guilty about showing themselves grace?
I'll be honest, I struggle with grace. In situations where I could be showing grace, I’m usually reacting with frustration and annoyance. At the same time, I've been shown grace repeatedly over the years when I didn't particularity deserve it (and I still often feel undeserving), but clearly needed it from someone. So, you see how grace is a rather tricky conundrum for me to sort out.
Recently, though, I came across a Queenism (see end of post for more info)*** that touches on grace, and I knew it was something that I wanted to pass along.
This really spoke to me because women almost never put themselves first, often saying “yes” to someone or something out of guilt when they would much rather be saying “no” – which, by the way, would be showing themselves grace.
Therefore, practicing grace does not mean ignoring your personal boundaries. Rather, it is more than okay to take time out for yourself, to put yourself first, to treat yourself with kindness, to practice self-compassion. Allowing for the time and space you need to take a step back, especially for the sake of your mental health, is one of the greatest expressions of grace you can show yourself.
Until next time,
Eddy
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*** Lifelong friends, Kathy Kinney (American actress, voice actress, and comedian) and Cindy Ratzlaff (personal speaker and award winning marketing & branding professional), originally began writing and creating Queenisms™ -- small doses of daily inspiration -- for themselves. When they started sharing Queenisms™ on their Facebook page, women everywhere responded with messages of thanks and gratitude. Over 10 years later, Kathy and Cindy, co-authors of Queen of Your Own Life: The Grown Up Woman's Guide to Claiming Happiness and Getting the Life You Deserve and Queenisms: 101 Jolts of Inspiration, continue to inspire women everywhere, one Queenism at a time.
Image Credit: From QueenofOwnLife on Pinterest
Hi All,
Coming up on Tuesday, March 8th is International Women's Day. This year's theme is "Break the Bias" because bias makes it difficult for women to move ahead in the world.
Take action by calling out gender bias, discrimination and stereotyping, and encourage others to help forge women's equality.
Until next time,
Eddy
#IWD2022 #BreakTheBias
Hello Everyone,
How's the new year going so far?
Recently, I saw a news story about the oldest living person. Her name is Kane Tanaka and she just celebrated her 119th birthday on January 2nd. Below is a photo of her taken in 1923 at the young age of 20. Beautiful, isn't she?
Kane has been living in a nursing home in Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, Japan since September 2018 and she still gets around on her own two feet, taking short walks in the hallways. Pretty amazing!
Can you imagine living as long as she has?
I got to thinking about this and was reminded about geographic regions known as Blue Zones, which are home to some of the world’s oldest people.
The term "Blue Zone" was first used by Dan Buettner, a National Geographic Fellow and multiple New York Times bestselling author, who was studying areas of the world where people are living much longer than the average person. While doing their research, Buettner and his colleagues drew blue circles around these regions on map, hence Blue Zones.
Originally, there are five known Blue Zones:
Buettner discusses these area in his book, The Blue Zones, published in 2008, but there could very well be more unidentified Blue Zones areas in the world waiting to be discovered.
So, why those five regions?
Studies of these areas have found that they contain incredibly high rates of people who live over 90 and 100 years of age, with genetics accounting for 20–30% of longevity. This means that environmental factors, including diet and lifestyle, play a significant role in determining one's lifespan.
In fact, it was discovered that all blue zones areas share nine specific lifestyle habits referred to as the Power 9®. These habits are:
1. Move naturally - no crazy exercise routines, just moving without thinking
2. Purpose - i.e have a life purpose
3. Down shift - practicing ways to de-stress
4. 80% rule - stop eating when you're 80% full
5. Plant slant - eat a 95% plant-based diet
6. Wine at 5 - drink alcohol moderately, one to two glasses of red wine per day
7. Belong - i.e. to some sort of faith-based community
8. Loved ones first - i.e. investing time and love into family first
9. Right tribe - associate with people who support healthy behaviors/lifestyles
As I consider those nine habits, some are certainly easier for me to put into practice, while others... I honestly don't know if I can pull them off. I just know that simple is better as I get older. I don't have patience for fussing about; it's too exhausting. I want to live better, and -- barring any unforeseeable circumstances -- that will translate to living longer.
So, as I bring this post to an end, I'd like to share this Ted-Ed video where Dan Buettner talks about How to live to be 100+.
Let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment.
All the best for 2022.
Until next time,
Eddy
Greetings All,
I'm keeping things simple this year...
Take care, everyone.
Until next time,
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Hi Everyone,
Sorry I've been MIA the past few months, but I'm here now just in time to let you know that Dot Dollars are back at Stella & Dot!
Starting 11/26/21 at 9 am PT through 12/14/21 at 11:59 pm PT, you can earn $25 Dot Dollars for every $50 you spend at Stella & Dot.
So, just to be clear, spending and earning works as follows:
SPEND $50, GET $25 Dot Dollars
SPEND $100, GET $50 Dot Dollars
SPEND $150, GET $75 Dot Dollars
SPEND $200, GET $100 Dot Dollars
Now, we all know that holiday shopping is going to be a little more difficult this year with the shipping crisis that's going on, so finding what you want in the stores could prove challenging. Instead, do your gift buying online at Stella & Dot from the comfort of your own home. Stella & Dot will even deliver item(s) directly to your recipient(s)!
Visit Stella & Dot for all kinds of gifting ideas and start earning your Dot Dollars today. Then, beginning 12/28/21, you can redeem your Dot Dollars on something for yourself or treat someone else.
Have fun shopping!
Until next time,
Eddy
Hello All,
It's hard to believe that close to nine months have passed since beloved game show host and television personality, Alex Trebek, passed away. For those who grew up watching "Jeopardy!" each night, it's definitely strange not to see him hosting. The guest hosts have been holding their own, but it's just not the same show without Alex. Many believe that "Jeopardy!"champion, Ken Jennings, is the best choice to take over hosting, but it looks like executive producer, Mike Richards, will likely get the job. We shall see.
In the meantime, I wanted to share a quote from Alex Trebek about happiness.
Keeping our spirits up has been difficult since our
world got turned upside down and life became extra stressful, so it's
important to take a minute to just breath... to appreciate what we have, to be thankful and grateful.
Until next time,
Eddy
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Hello Everyone,
It's been a while! Hope you are all doing well.
Now that we're headed into the hotter months of the year and able to get out more, I thought you'd all appreciate a good sale. I mean, who doesn't love a sale, right? 😁
Well, now through July 7th, you can get up to 70% off during the midsummer sale at Stella & Dot.
Fashion, Jewelry, Accessories, Beauty -- you'll find it all! With hundreds of items to chose from, something's sure to catch your eye.
Make your way to Stella & Dot now to buy your faves before they sell out.
Have fun shopping!
Until next time,
Eddy
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Hi All,
Happy Spring!
During the month of April, the Stella & Dot Family of Brands is supporting autism awareness by donating 20% of the purchase price of eligible sales from the Autism Awareness Boutique to the HollyRod Foundation.
Founded by actress Holly Robinson Peete and retired NFL quarterback Rodney Peete, this non-profit organization is dedicated to providing compassionate care to those living with autism, and also Parkinson’s disease.
If you would like to show your support for Autism Awareness Month, this promotion is on now at Stella & Dot through April 30th, 2021.
Until next time,
Eddy
Hi All,
This year, International Women's Day falls on Monday, March 8th. The campaign theme is "Choose To Challenge" because through challenge comes alertness and change.
So, raise your hand to show your support and commitment to calling out inequality. Challenge the status quo and help create an inclusive world.
Until next time,
Eddy
#IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge
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Hello Everyone,
I'm finally back with new offer for all of you Stella and Dot fans. From now through February 17th, you can get up to 30% off during their Shop and Save Event. Jewelry, bags, accessories, apparel, skin care -- they've got it all!
Here's how this deal works:
• Spend $50, get 10% off your order
• Spend $75, get 20% off your order
• Spend $100, get 30% off your order
Make your way to Stella & Dot today to get in on the savings.
Have fun shopping!
Until next time,
Eddy
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Hello Everyone,
To kick off 2021, I am excited to tell you about a new offer from Luca + Danni. From now through March 31st, they will donate $5 from the sale of every Glass Ceiling Bangle sold on their website directly to Girls Inc.
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Never heard of Girls Inc.? This organization was founded in 1864, with a focus on helping girls learn how to value themselves, take risks, and develop innate strengths.
Help make a difference in the lives of girls by buying and wearing a Glass Ceiling Bangle, created specifically to encourage women by representing endless possibilities. Featuring a broken glass design printed on an emerald-cut crystal, this inspiring piece is available in brass or silver tone finish, and comes in regular, petite or large sizes to accommodate any wrist. The oval shape ensures a proper fit, and the hook and catch closure makes it easy to get the bangle on and off.
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Girls Inc. -- "Inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold."
Have fun shopping!
Until next time,
Eddy
Hello All,
With the unprecedented year we've all had, I wanted to post a special message this Christmas that we can all reflect on and take to heart. I think the following quote by Agnes M. Pharo says it all.
Merry Christmas to everyone, everywhere.
Until next time,
- Eddy 🎄
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Hi Everyone,
I am back with yet another Holiday Gift Guide from Luca + Danni. This time around, you can take advantage of their Make it Merry offer, which allows you to save $10 off orders of $50 or more. Just use code MERRY at checkout. Plus, you get FREE shipping!
Let's kick off this Christmas holiday season with a few brand new stacks. These sets are available in brass or silver tone finish, regular or petite sizes, and feature bracelets that can also be purchased individually.
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Next up is a limited edition version of the ever popular cardinal bracelet, featuring a digitally-printed cardinal in a heart-shaped Swarovski® crystal design.
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Looking for some inspiration? Check out the Starry Night Bracelet, featuring a star and crescent moon design that sparkles thanks to Swarovski® crystals and a shiny blue backdrop.
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For those who prefer necklaces, the Miraculous Locket Necklace is a customer fave. Available in 18kt gold plated or silver plated over base metal, the box chain is adjustable from 16" to 32" and the locket measures 1" length by 7/8" width.
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Last, but not least, a bangle and necklace set featuring the Hamsa, an ancient emblem of protection. While these pieces could be gifted as a set, they could also be split up into two individual gifts. The bracelet is available in brass or silver tone finish, regular or petite sizes. The 16" chain necklace with 2" extender is available in 18kt gold plated or silver plated, and has a hook & catch closure. The hamsa charm is comprised of bright turquoise enamel and Swarovski® crystal accent.
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Hey All,
Today I'd like to introduce you to a retailer called Berrylook. They carry the latest fashions in a variety of styles, and today I am featuring some fantastic outwear - boots included!
First up is the Lapel Double Breasted Plain Coat. This coat makes for a great addition to your fall wardrobe, and comes in three colours -- Army Green (featured below), Black, and Coffee.
Next are the Mid-Heeled Velvet Round-Toe Casual Mid-Calf Boots. As you can see in the image below, these boots can be worn two different ways, and come in Green, Orange, Khaki, Black, and Gray.
This third item is the Hooded Fur Collar Plain Puffer Coat. Available colours include Claret (seen below), Khaki, White, Red, Black, and Chocolate, this coat will be a go-to during the cold winter months.
Next up are the Velvet Round-Toe Short Flat Boots. Whether you choose Beige (featured below), Black, Gray, Brown, or Pink, these boots are sure to keep your feet warm and cozy.
To view more items from the BerryLook Fall-Winter 2020/2021 Collection, head on over to their website.
Have fun shopping!
Until next time,
Eddy
Hello Everyone,
It's been a couple of months since my last post, and even longer since life was "normal" for all of us. How do we make sense of life in times like these? Seems all we can do is keep on keeping on, hence the quote I'm sharing today.
In other words, hindsight is 20/20. Life is ever changing, moving, evolving... so all you can do is live, reflect, learn - repeat. There's no such thing as understanding your life if you haven't lived it, and living is a day by day process.
Therefore, you make sense of your life one day at a time -- and take comfort in the fact that no one has it all figured out! 😄
Until next time,
Eddy
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