Thursday, November 24, 2011
Sunday, November 13, 2011
One of a Kind Heart Plate Giveaway
In our October issue of Heartbeat Magazine we featured Artist Jim Rice. We are excited to share that he is offering us a raffle to give one lucky reader a one of a kind clay heart plate. He has been very successful in establishing the first professional pottery in Naples, Florida in 1973, The Clay Place. Mr. Rice has created environmental ceramic pieces, including fireplaces, wall murals, pool tiles, fountains, animals and planters. His repertoire of functional works includes place settings of dishes, serving bowls, and decorative pieces highlighted by his lively fish platters which are oven, dishwasher and microwave safe. His custom work and commissions are installed in private homes and public buildings throughout the country.
James Rice has converted his craft into a fine art and his works reflect confidence, vigor and joy of living. It is our pleasure to raffle off one of his unique pieces of art. The perfect Heart Plate is a true gem on any party table and fun for the family with cookies.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Discover a Delicious slice of Pie
Ryan and Rebecca Stowell and the entire Country Bounty staff welcome you!
"When our family opened this restaurant in 1981, we wanted to provide our guests with the best in country fare, hospitality and great service. Being the second generation of Stowells, as proprietors we strive to provide the same great values and to convey our constantly growing vision of great tasting foods." - Rebecca Stowell
There address is 413 W. Hwy 50, Salida CO 81201
They are a short 25 minute drive from Monarch Ski area
Located Across from the Hot Springs Swimming Pool
You can view the article with pictures in our magazine. We've also included the page here in this blog post...
Monday, October 10, 2011
To Be or Not To Be, on Facebook, Klout and Twitter
With all the changes whirling around on these social media sites many are wondering to post or not to post and how to deal with all the changes. I wanted to jot down my favorites about Facebook, Twitter and now Klout.
Facebook has done an overhaul to the social media site. So many changes with the layout and how you can keep up with your friends and family. I love the list making feature you can now have where you add your family to a list and then when they post something it comes up in your notices. You can also make a close friends list that is private and when your friends post you will be updated. The other feature that I like on the site is the top right updates that provide a continuous flow of whats happening. The profile pages are changing too. The site has changed to a timeline format and will have updates on your profile listing what dates and time you've done things.
Here are a few samples of what is coming...
Rob Almanza Facebook profile -
My Facebook profile -
Steve Green's Facebook Profile -
Twitter has made some updates and changes lately. The site now features Who to follow under your right hand side of your login page. Some companies are now promoted and say promoted under their name. The Retweets are different, now there is a drop down list of retweets by others, retweets by you, and your tweets retweeted. What I like now is when you click on a tweet they highlight the information in the right side of the screen instead of taking you away from your current location.
Recently I saw several people commenting on their Klout Scores on twitter. I was intrigued and so clicked through to see what Klout was all about. www.klout.com
The Klout Score measures influence based on your ability to drive action. Every time you create content or engage you influence others. The Klout Score uses data from social networks in order to measure:
What I really like about Klout is the statistics it provides about peoples areas of interest and influence. They have been making updates and added new topic pages to the site. This is cool when I want to learn about people that are influential in the health topics or tech topics. They also offer Perks to those that have a Klout score higher than a certain set level. I was able to get some free Moo cards with my perks benefits!
Have a Great day!
Facebook has done an overhaul to the social media site. So many changes with the layout and how you can keep up with your friends and family. I love the list making feature you can now have where you add your family to a list and then when they post something it comes up in your notices. You can also make a close friends list that is private and when your friends post you will be updated. The other feature that I like on the site is the top right updates that provide a continuous flow of whats happening. The profile pages are changing too. The site has changed to a timeline format and will have updates on your profile listing what dates and time you've done things.
Here are a few samples of what is coming...
Rob Almanza Facebook profile -
The Klout Score measures influence based on your ability to drive action. Every time you create content or engage you influence others. The Klout Score uses data from social networks in order to measure:
- True Reach: How many people you influence
- Amplification: How much you influence them
- Network Impact: The influence of your network
What I really like about Klout is the statistics it provides about peoples areas of interest and influence. They have been making updates and added new topic pages to the site. This is cool when I want to learn about people that are influential in the health topics or tech topics. They also offer Perks to those that have a Klout score higher than a certain set level. I was able to get some free Moo cards with my perks benefits!
Have a Great day!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Top 7 reasons we Love Hearts For Hearts Girls™
1. The song
While watching a commercial recently there was a catchy tune, "Hearts for Hearts Girls." I was intrigued to find out more about the company and researched them online. I was pleasantly surprised to find much more than a great song but a wonderful doll company.
2. The dolls
They have several dolls in their collection. Each with their own unique story. Right now, there are six Hearts For Hearts Girls dolls: Lilian (Belarus), Rahel (Ethiopia), Nahji (India), Tipi (Laos), Consuelo (Mexico), and Dell (United States). The girls tell a story about life in their country, inspired by real girls who are strong, smart, courageous, and determined to rise above challenging circumstances. On Amazon I viewed all the different dolls and saw what I'll be adding to my Christmas shopping list.
3. Their mission
Their mission is Changing The World one Heart at at Time. When you buy a doll, Hearts For Hearts Girls donates part of the purchase price through their charitable partner, World Vision, to programs that support children, families, and communities in that country. Whether it’s malaria nets in Africa, schoolbooks in Asia, or food supplies in Eastern Europe and the US, these programs help children and families thrive and succeed. What an amazing way to give back to the World!
4. The accessories
They have accessories for the dolls, giving girls more entertainment and enjoyment. The material is soft, good and durable. As a mother it's always nice to see a company that cares about the fine details right down to the feel of the fabric. Each girl has a unique clothing line featuring the customs of where they are in the world. Najhi came with a Dance Costume, Headpiece, Tea Tray with Teapot, and Tea Cups.
A pretty pink heart logo is what grabbed me first when I visited the site. I browsed the different pages and loved the interactive sections. One of my favorite fun features was to swing the H4H Girls back and forth in their frames before you choose to learn about them. With the doll and accessories you are given a special code to join the website. We used the code and registered to enjoy the games. There were several games that included interactive play. We ended up spending the most time on Marketplace. We spent hours collecting money to complete missions. This will be something that brings us back time and time again. I say us because even I enjoyed playing some of the games with my daughter and my son joined in too. He enjoyed the fishing game the most.
6. The videos
They have several videos on the website to watch. One is the commercial that my daughter can play over and over again and sing with the girls. The other is behind the scenes making of the video.
7. The joy it brings to girls around the world
Not only are the dolls beautiful and the packaging amazing, but the joy that my daughter experienced when dressing Najhi and learning about her life in India is priceless. We have never had an Indian doll or really learned about how someone many miles away from us lives their lives. On the website they have true stories about real girls who inspire us, the reason that Hearts For Hearts Girls exists. We enjoyed reading about them. If you happen to know a girl who inspires you, then tell them about it! Her story might end up on their website. www.hearts4heartsgirls.com
Thursday, September 8, 2011
What makes Hiking and Outdoor Adventures so fun?
I tend to spend a large amount of my time on my computer with work. Hikes and family outings are one of the best ways to energize yourself and make some lasting memories. I love lasting memories of our family trips and special moments to cherish forever.
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Tonight my son wrote a story for school that was about his two day hike in Alaska. I thought I'd share the adventure...
"The Time I Took a Two Day Hike"
One breezy day in Alaska we set off on a journey. We were going to make an overnight hike! On the first day we walked for almost 8 miles over different terrain! We started off in a forest section with moss and leaves , also a slow incline. We took a detour to see an amazing waterfall with rushing waters.
Back on, the packs went, for more long hours of hiking. After all that forest we got high in the mountains into a hilly area with many ponds. From certain pints you could see for miles into Resurrection bay, Seward, and the ocean beyond. But before that, we camped. We walked down to a windy gravel beach by Lost lake and set our tent.
The next day was beautiful with hardly any clouds in the brilliantly blue sky. In the hills we walked, seeing waterfalls, crystal clear deep blue lakes, and there was even some snow on the trail. We also saw many other people on the way. Getting closer to the end was the hardest with our aching feet, and running out of water. The final part went back to trees and cliffs that you do not wanna look down.
When we finally got down my Aunt, two cousins, and their 2 dogs were exhilarated
to see us. Then we went to town and got tasty pizza at the only "Apollos." My feet hurt so bad that I had to wear my wool socks into the restaurant! Even though we couldn't call on the hike we told many stories to come. And that was my first two day hike.
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So I hope you have the opportunity to get outside with your family and go on a hike your children will remember forever and share with others.
Cheers to your Moments!
- Nicole Flothe
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Tonight my son wrote a story for school that was about his two day hike in Alaska. I thought I'd share the adventure...
"The Time I Took a Two Day Hike"
One breezy day in Alaska we set off on a journey. We were going to make an overnight hike! On the first day we walked for almost 8 miles over different terrain! We started off in a forest section with moss and leaves , also a slow incline. We took a detour to see an amazing waterfall with rushing waters.
Back on, the packs went, for more long hours of hiking. After all that forest we got high in the mountains into a hilly area with many ponds. From certain pints you could see for miles into Resurrection bay, Seward, and the ocean beyond. But before that, we camped. We walked down to a windy gravel beach by Lost lake and set our tent.
The next day was beautiful with hardly any clouds in the brilliantly blue sky. In the hills we walked, seeing waterfalls, crystal clear deep blue lakes, and there was even some snow on the trail. We also saw many other people on the way. Getting closer to the end was the hardest with our aching feet, and running out of water. The final part went back to trees and cliffs that you do not wanna look down.
When we finally got down my Aunt, two cousins, and their 2 dogs were exhilarated
to see us. Then we went to town and got tasty pizza at the only "Apollos." My feet hurt so bad that I had to wear my wool socks into the restaurant! Even though we couldn't call on the hike we told many stories to come. And that was my first two day hike.
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So I hope you have the opportunity to get outside with your family and go on a hike your children will remember forever and share with others.
Cheers to your Moments!
- Nicole Flothe
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Finding 7 Fabulous Facebook Travel Destinations Resources
If you type in Travel under the search section on Facebook you get thousands of Travel groups, apps, and posts from friends that have used the word travel in their post. The other day I had joined in on the marketing stroll where you visit other peoples Fan pages and I made several new business friends. I found this app that one of the new fan page owners was using called Fan of the week. It is a free app that you can add to your Facebook page. It selects for you the Fan from your page that has been most active in commenting and posting then lets everyone know they have been chosen for Fan of the Week.
A great topic of interest is Finding 7 Fabulous Facebook Travel Destinations Resources. Have you ever been to Jamaica? I have been when we went on a cruise to the Islands. We saw the beautiful tourist scenes and visited the Dunn's River Falls. For things to do in Jamaica here is a handy list...http://www.lonelyplanet.com/jamaica/things-to-do
Here is our 7 Fabulous Travel Destinations Resources on Facebook:
1. LonelyPlanet Jamaica
2. Travel 365
3. Born in Alaska
4. Walt Disney World
5. See Australia
6. Paris
7. London
A great topic of interest is Finding 7 Fabulous Facebook Travel Destinations Resources. Have you ever been to Jamaica? I have been when we went on a cruise to the Islands. We saw the beautiful tourist scenes and visited the Dunn's River Falls. For things to do in Jamaica here is a handy list...http://www.lonelyplanet.com/jamaica/things-to-do
Here is our 7 Fabulous Travel Destinations Resources on Facebook:
1. LonelyPlanet Jamaica
2. Travel 365
3. Born in Alaska
4. Walt Disney World
5. See Australia
6. Paris
7. London
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