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The Fear Factor

I have had another person tell me how much they enjoy "reading" me on Facebook. I know its a small venue but hell its what I can handle right now. If I started my own blog, my fear would be that no one would read it and that no one would understand my point of view. Fear makes you think more than you realize. Living in that fear lights up your brain and thought processes and quite possibly puts you into a gear that only a Porsche or Ferrari has, it drives you and stays in your head. You have… Continue

Added by Maureen Lawson on October 30, 2009 at 7:53pm — 1 Comment

No trick - treat yourself to some couture at low, low prices this Halloween

Ladies,

Before the Halloween madness begins, treat yourself to some couture at bargain prices at the CCC sale. Plus, the proceeds from the new-to-you Armani, Chanel, Jimmy Choo and Manolo Blahnik items help Dragonfly Forest, a group that provides camp experiences to special needs kids.

Saturday is the last day of the three-day sale. Prices will be low. How low? Well, I've made an agreement not to say, but trust me, it's worth it!! You won't be dissapointed. No tricks -… Continue

Added by Eryn Travis on October 30, 2009 at 10:27am — No Comments

7 UPs

As a child, I would often play 7up in school. I always enjoyed the game immensely. I came across these 7UPs and just had to share them!

1. Wake Up!

Decide to have a good day.

'This is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.' Psalms 118:24

2. Dress Up!

The best way to dress up is to put on a smile. A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

'The Lord does… Continue

Added by Christy Clay on October 29, 2009 at 11:10am — No Comments

Do You Have What it Takes to Be an Entrepreneur? By, Susan Creal

You have an idea. You think it’s a great one! Your friends think it’s a great one! You get excited! You start thinking about how much money you could make, the freedom, the acknowledgment, the success! It’s a GREAT feeling, isn’t it? I applaud you for taking that first step! In order to nurture and give birth (as I say) to you fabulous new idea, let’s make sure you are educated on what you will need to do to create and KEEP your successful business. It’s like planning for a child, instead of… Continue

Added by Suzy Stauffer on October 28, 2009 at 1:01pm — 5 Comments

How to Start Living Fearlessly

I have to admit --I get scared. It has taken me years to get better at stepping into discomfort and fear. I know it may sound odd that you can get 'comfortable' at being 'uncomfortable'. It is our natural reaction to resist anything uncomfortable but, if we resist we often miss out on our greatest growth. Fearless living is passionate living. You need to decide if you fear staying on the path you are on more then you fear making a change. How badly do you want to live a life with… Continue

Added by Suzy Stauffer on October 27, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

What are you thinking about? Believe me, I'd LOVE to know.....

Ladies,

Someone please, please, plu-heeeeeeeeeeeese give me a topic to write about....:)

(I cover "all things kids" and "all things mom" in the West Chester area for examiner.com. But, don't hestiate to "weigh in even if you live outside of the area)

Here's what I've been thinking about. If you have thoughts, products, services or just ideas, I'd love to hear about them. Just drop me a line at eryn.travis@gmail.com.

Part time versus flex time:… Continue

Added by Eryn Travis on October 24, 2009 at 9:24pm — 2 Comments

West Chester Halloween Tales - Shadow People, public hangings and escaped slaves

Ladies,

Next time you take your kids to Everhart Park, you might want to know that it's also known to some of "Land of the Shadow People."

Learn more about these demonic, undefined presences and other haunted tales of West Chester in my article about the Ghost Tours of West… Continue

Added by Eryn Travis on October 23, 2009 at 9:49am — No Comments

Beyond the Bus Stop was recently featured in Examiner.com by, Eryn Travis

In addition to being an online reporter at Examiner.com , Eryn is also a new member of the Chester County BTBS chapter.

Are you a happy, optimistic and taking-action (HOT) mom? Do you want to be?

If the answer is yes, check out the November 5th… Continue

Added by Suzy Stauffer on October 22, 2009 at 9:00pm — 1 Comment

Hey "Mom-trepeneurs", get a free head shot sitting at tonight's business mixer at At Your Service

Many experts say that if you want to quickly establish a rapport or connection with a customer, adding a photo to a business card, website or brochure is a good idea.

Tonight, At Your Service in downtown West Chester is offering a free head shot sitting during its business mixer from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.… Continue

Added by Eryn Travis on October 22, 2009 at 2:34pm — No Comments

3 mistakes parents make when talking to kids about sex

October is national Family Sexuality Education month, and that's important because it's a reminder for parents that frequent conversations about sexuality can empower and protect kids.

That's according to Jill McDevitt, owner of West Chester's Feminique Boutique, who also says there are three mistakes that parents often make when talking to their children about sex.

Check out… Continue

Added by Eryn Travis on October 21, 2009 at 8:26am — No Comments

A life changing question....

Three years ago, a customer asked Susan Hunter a question that would change her life. Susan is the owner of Butterflies and Blossoms, an award winning children's consignment store in West Chester, Pa.

A young mother battling breast cancer, asked Hunter if she had gotten a mammogram yet, and Hunter replied that she had been procrastinating.

"Surprise, I had a mass," Hunter said, "and it was a rather large mass that no one had (previously) detected."

While Hunter… Continue

Added by Eryn Travis on October 20, 2009 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Help yourself and your children by taking part in Fat Talk Free week

Did you know that more than half of teen girls and young adults would rather be hit by a truck than considered fat?

Even more troubling, 81 percent of 10 year-olds are worried about becoming fat. To put this in perspective, these very young ladies are either still playing with their American Girl Dolls or are not too far removed from them.

There is a way that we moms can change this dialogue and feel better about ourselves as well as set healthy examples for… Continue

Added by Eryn Travis on October 19, 2009 at 9:14am — 1 Comment

Start a conversation about sex that will empower and protect your kids

Ok, so raise your hand if you knew that October was National Family Sexuality and Education month.

I just wrapped up a great conversation with Jill McDevitt, owner of West Chester's Feminique Boutique. She raises some great points about using the month to start conversations that will not only empower your… Continue

Added by Eryn Travis on October 17, 2009 at 11:23pm — No Comments

Friday morning, 10-16-09 - I Yelled This Morning and Pulled a Vocal Cord

Friday morning, 10-16-09 - I Yelled This Morning and Pulled a Vocal CordThis is more of a confession than anything useful at the moment. I might find something in hindsight but at the moment I have nominated myself as "The Mother Who Yelled Too Much In Ten Minutes". Can you imagine a mother yelling at her adorable, always innocent offspring? I know, I'm flogging myself and talking to the dog, Charlie, about this problem that just seems to grow and grow for the past 14 years and 3 sons.… Continue

Added by Maureen Lawson on October 16, 2009 at 9:21am — 1 Comment

Beyond the Bus Stop featured in a new book--- "The Internet Mommy" by, Kimberly Blaine

I want to thank author Kimberly Blaine for asking the Beyond the Bus Stop story to be featured in her NEW book that features essays from more than 40 hip and well-known mom bloggers from around the country, which she refers to as her "circle of moms" she found through social networking and blogging. Blaine is a long-time producer of online content that examines women and family issues, and has built her support-base of mom-bloggers on Twitter,… Continue

Added by Suzy Stauffer on October 14, 2009 at 1:30pm — 3 Comments

HGTV's Kristan Cunningham Design Inspiration

I have many things in my life that inspire me but now I have a new inspiration! Kristan Cunningham of HGTV's Design on a Dime. Kristan is the newest spokesperson for Raymour and Flannigan furniture stores and I had the lucky pleasure of meeting her recently for an in- store event.

Raymour and Flannigan's King of Prussia location on DeKalb Pike hosted two design seminars along with two sweepstakes for an attendee to win a $2,500 room makeover. What fun! I was scheduled for another… Continue

Added by Miriam Cash on October 13, 2009 at 6:26am — No Comments

Headache Resolution 101 By, Miriam Cash

This may seem like an odd topic but believe me, I hear this complaint so frequently I thought I'd explore it! Soothing an aching head once again I find myself contemplating what it was that brought this one on in the first place. I have had my share of aching heads lately and I usually like to place the blame somewhere so as not to panic, I suppose.

Weather? Lack of sustenance? Dehydration? Female crankiness? Too many hangups on the answering… Continue

Added by Suzy Stauffer on October 12, 2009 at 4:00pm — 5 Comments

TOP 10 Most Important Pesonal Values

1. Personal Relationship with Christ

2. Respectful, Loving Relationship with Husband & Children

3. Creative, Stable Career

4. Strong Friendships built on Trust & Honesty

5. Facilitate Social Change on Multiple Levels

6. Lead a Healthy Lifestyle

7. Have Multiple Streams of Income

8. Truthfully pursue my day to day activities through Excellence

9. Write something Memorable & Captivating

10.… Continue

Added by Christy Clay on October 7, 2009 at 11:37am — 1 Comment

Headache Resolution 101

This may seem like an odd topic but believe me, I hear this complaint so frequently I thought I'd explore it! Soothing an aching head once again I find myself contemplating what it was that brought this one on in the first place. I have had my share of aching heads lately and I usually like to place the blame somewhere so as not to panic, I suppose.

Weather? Lack of sustenance? Dehydration? Female crankiness? Too many hangups on the answering machine? I don't know. I don't usually… Continue

Added by Miriam Cash on October 6, 2009 at 2:45pm — No Comments

'Mad at Dad" Article

I know this isn't completely along the lines of the positivity we're all focussing on, but it is good for a laugh and I'm willing to bet we all can relate to it in some way.
But, best of all, it reinforces the need for us Moms to go BEYOND THE BUS STOP!!
Just thought I'd share : )

http://www.parenting.com/article/Mom/Relationships/Mad-at-Dad

Added by Lindsay S on October 6, 2009 at 1:28pm — 3 Comments

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