Do you like the Grandma Mazur in Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series? Then, you'll love Hot Chocolate

If you like Grandma Mazur in Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series, you'll love Hot Chocolate. The characters are all quirky and funny, and, when you aren't laughing out loud, you'll be smiling! It’s a hilarious cozy mystery novel set in the very wealthy Houston suburb of River Oaks. Filled with quirky, eccentric characters involved in murder and chocolate, this book is like watching a Woody Allen movie - even the minor characters are quirky and wonderful.

Here’s the plot: The middle-aged Alcott sisters, heiresses to the Alcott chocolate fortune--Madge, Lila Mae and Dorothea--are fit to be tied. In the midst of busy lives, they must deal with their ninety-two year old father, Bernie, who has become quite the handful. His nurse Bambi, is another kind of handful, but when they decide they must move Bernie to an assisted living facility, the generous severance package they offer to Bambi is not enough to ward off a lawsuit brought by Bambi's husband, Jimmy Ray Chaline. Luckily, the Alcotts, very wealthy and well-known in Houston society, have a great lawyer. Chances are good that the suit will be dismissed as frivolous.

Hot Chocolate is a captivating tale with vivid and fun characters. You could almost visualize yourself socializing with them, and definitely enjoy their interactions with one another. They felt like real sisters, albeit high-society ones. Dorothea is typically the "baby" of the family, and definitely likes being the center of attention. Lila Mae relies on astrology and believes that proper Feng Shui arrangements in a room can make all the difference. Madge, as the oldest, has some unusual habits. Even the peripheral characters, like the staff at each of their homes, as well as Lila Mae's astrologer, felt like important pieces of the production. You'll also enjoy close-ups of the relationship between Chance (a detective with the police force) and Lila Mae, not a typical pairing.

Anyway, I know you will love this book, so grab a copy and you’ll also get about 60 bonuses including a preview of many other new and exciting novels along with terrific self-help tools. ENJOY! http://bit.ly/HtChoc

How to Let Your Unique Light Shine Even in Darkness

Bringing Out The Unique In You

Having trouble letting your light shine? Are you feeling like you’re surrounded by too much darkness? You have a unique light that belongs to you. No one else can let your light shine but you. You must allow the inner beauty of you to flow out from within and as you allow your beauty to flow your light shines out from within.

As long as you are determined and persistent to let the light that’s within you shine, the darkness around you will dissipate. Light and darkness cannot exist in the same space. Light will always outshine the darkness no matter how small that light may be. Light will always be seen in darkness and if you allow your light, the beauty that’s within you to grow and expand, the darkness that surrounds you will move back and away from you.

Today’s featured items 2 unisex crocheted hats, display black as the foundation colour with the bright colours of red, gold and green. The black symbolizes the darkness that surrounds you. The red, gold and green symbolize the brightness and uniqueness of the light and beauty that resides inside of you. Wearing this hat will remind you each time, no matter how dark your circumstances may seem that your light will overcome any darkness you face.

Today's Unique Feature

Each week in this ‘Bringing Out the Unique in You’ training series I’ll be showcasing Unique Hand-crafted Items all created and designed by my daughters and me.

These are one of a kind; no two items are ever the same and you’ll not find these in stores anywhere. Each item is specifically designed to bring out the unique in you.

When you purchase one of these items for yourself or for a special person in your life, use this as a symbol to be reminded each day of how unique you are. 

Unisex Crocheted Hat

Closer images below

Black with red, gold and green strip.

Made from 100% acrylic yarn

Sale Price:$35.00

**Item takes approximately 10 shipping days.

How then do you allow your light to shine?

Turn inward to the truth that’s already within you.

The Spirit waits for you to connect with your divine heritage, for you to recognize and acknowledge where your power comes from. When you become aware of your oneness with the Great Universal Spirit, you’ll realize that you’re not alone and that no circumstance has power over you. You’ll begin to experience inner peace regardless of what your eternal situation displays.

Change your perspective

Instead of looking for your external condition to improve to give you hope shift your attention onto the power and wisdom that’s already inside of you. Listen for the voice inside, that inner guidance that shows you the way out. Focus on the peace within and not on your problems. In that mindset, inspired ideas will come to you easily and effortlessly. You’ll see your way clearly and you’ll go forward confidently.

Need help discovering your unique life purpose? Why not schedule a Free 30-Minute No Obligation Self-Empowerment Session with me. You’ll gain clarity and have a better perspective on things.

http://www.changinginsideoutnow.com/coaching/

Asking Questions and Digging Deeper to Bring Out the Unique in You

Bringing Out The Unique In You

You are an interesting being. There’s more to you than meets the eye. But you need to be first interested in you. You must be interested in digging deeper into knowing more about you – who you are, what’s your purpose, why you are here on planet earth, what makes you unique and different from others.

By asking questions, you begin the process of self-searching which leads to self-discovery and self-understanding. Questions have answers and asking the right questions brings the right answers to help clarify and define you as a divine being in this intricate tapestry of life. You are worth exploring. Stir up your childhood curiosity and ask questions.

Today's Unique Feature

Each week in this ‘Bringing Out the Unique in You’ training series I’ll be showcasing Unique Hand-crafted Items all created and designed by my daughters and me.

These are one of a kind; no two items are ever the same and you’ll not find these in stores anywhere. Each item is specifically designed to bring out the unique in you.

When you purchase one of these items for yourself or for a special person in your life, use this as a symbol to be reminded each day of how unique you are. 

Crocheted Ladies' Handbag

Green, dark brown, brown and beige and white stripe handbag with brown, beige and white coloured strap

Made from 100% acrylic yarn

Sale Price:$45.00

**Item takes approximatetly 10 shipping days.

Everything about you leads to a greater plan - one that you may never had thought about or imagined. Don’t take your life for granted and think that you’re just here taking up space. Your space in this grand design has an ultimate purpose and it cannot be filled with anyone else but you.

What happens when you begin to ask questions?

Questions lead to answers and answers lead to understanding. Once you begin to understand, you have a clearer image of the whole scope of life. You begin to see life and yourself from a different perspective. Each day is met with renewed enthusiasm. With that understanding you can share with others around you so they too can be inspired, uplifted and transcended to a higher standard of living and life.

So what type of questions should you ask? I’ll give you two to begin with.

Observational questions

These questions come from observing your own actions and emotions. Why do I act the way I do? Why am I feeling this emotion? Then you may ask, “How can I change this emotion? How can I respond differently to this?” You see you’re paying attention to you and by paying attention and asking questions in order to improve and change your life the universal power is able to bring the answers you need to help you.

Transformational questions

Transformational questions come from looking deeper into life. You observe nature – trees, animals, the planets – and the nuggets you get from observing them inspire your own life and give you deeper understanding of living.

For example, by observing the growth process of an oak tree, you see that before the oak tree matures, it must start from a seed. The seed when sown in the soil is nurtured as it continues to grow into a seedling and overtime matures into a large tree where birds and squirrels come and find shelter and food.

You can compare this to your own life. How can I apply this to my life? What does this mean for me? How can this help me change my life from the inside out? You may use this as an analogy to help you reprogram your subconscious mind so you can create the changes you desire.

Each stage of your thoughts goes through a process of seed thought and when nurtured with your emotions and actions comes into physical manifestation over time not only benefiting and transforming your life but also influencing the life of those around you.

As stated before, questions lead to answers, answers give understanding and as a result not only is your life changed but you also influence the life of those around you. Begin to look at everything around you and instead of taking things for granted because you’ve grown accustomed to them, look for the fresh nugget each day, in each event and from each person that comes into your life.

Need help discovering your unique life purpose? Why not schedule a Free 30-Minute No Obligation Self-Empowerment Session with me. You’ll gain clarity and have a better perspective on things.

http://www.changinginsideoutnow.com/coaching/

Are you ready to write your book, but just can't get started?

Someone once said we all have at least one book in us. We all have a unique story to tell. But getting that book "out of our head and manuscript in our hands" is the tough part. Not anymore! This book is a gift for any aspiring author. Top celebrities like Peak Performance Coach Tony Robbins and Mark Victor Hansen, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul, have used the author of 7 Easy Steps to Write Your Book, Ann McIndoo to do just that with fantastic results! Now is your chance to tap into the vast knowledge Ann imparts in this must-read book for authors.

7 Easy Steps to Write Your Book teaches you how to write your book using examples and exercises.

Totally interactive, you'll participate in learning:

- how to prepare to write

- how to create your writer's Identity

- how to deal with procrastination

- how to strategies for dealing with "writer's block."

- how to define Vision, Outcome and Purpose

- how to create a story board for your book

- how to develop a Manuscript Grid™

- how to create Trigger Sentences™

- how to "Schedule Your Success" and get the book out of your head and onto the paper.

You'll even get your own powerful

"Creative + Simple + Motivational + Fun = Effective Results

"I have come to think of Ann McIndoo as the Yoda of Writing Coaches. Her wisdom, joyous spirit, authenticity and passion resonate so thoroughly and deeply on each page. The Force is with her! I celebrate the genius of 7 Easy Steps to Write Your Book!"

~Royce Addinton

But why write a book?

As an entrepreneur, speaker, consultant, trainer, or any professional that markets their services, having a published book gives you a tremendous advantage over your competition. Not only does it give you a product to sell or use as a marketing, promotional or positioning tool, it makes you the expert, your book proves your expertise. Writing a book shows your passion and commitment to your business: you took an extraordinary journey and wrote a book.

Your published book will attract clients, open many doors for you to present, create new possibilities for building your business and generating income in a variety of ways. In these difficult economic times, an alternate source of income is a must!

Imagine speaking to a prospect about your services and then presenting them with a signed copy of your book! Your book is a very powerful tool that will associate you and your services to them. Whether or not they read your book, they will see it and think of you, your services and level of professionalism and commitment. A book provides you with an influential competitive edge.

So take advantage of this opportunity to get your book out of your head and a manuscript in your hands today and download 40 fabulous bonuses! http://bit.ly/7ezstps

Look for and Embrace the Colour in your Life to Bring Out the Unique in You

Our world is filled with colours everywhere. And now that fall is here you can see nature displaying colours of bright yellows and red amidst the rich green. As we leave the summer colours behind - the flowers around, beautiful purple, pink, red, yellow, white etc. – and head into a new season, you learn to welcome and embrace each change.

Check out the colours of the insects – butterflies and bees. What about the varying colours of animals. The rainbow displays the primary colours of nature, the sun its brilliant yellow, the moon borrowing off the sun’s rays to light up the sky with bright white. Isn’t nature beautiful? Life is not dull and boring; even the browns of nature creates a balance and acts as an enhancer of the more brilliant tones. Everything has its place and purpose.

Today’s Featured Item is a ladies crocheted hat with beige as its main colour representing the grounding tone of the earth’s soil. The hat also has multi-colours of red, gold, green and white representing some of earth’s radiant colours.

Today's Unique Feature

Each week in this ‘Bringing Out the Unique in You’ training series I’ll be showcasing Unique Hand-crafted Items all created and designed by my daughters and me.

These are one of a kind; no two items are ever the same and you’ll not find these in stores anywhere. Each item is specifically designed to bring out the unique in you.

When you purchase one of these items for yourself or for a special person in your life, use this as a symbol to be reminded each day of how unique you are. 

Crocheted Ladies' Hat

Beige with multi-coloured (red, gold, green and white)

Made from 100% acrylic yarn

Sale Price:$35.00

**Item takes approximatetly 10 shipping days.

Your life is also filled with many tones and shades, never a consistently dull moment. As each season of nature brings in new colours of various shades, so do the seasons of your life bring in new adventure with new life lessons to help you grow and become stronger spiritually, mentally and physically.

Even though we may not necessarily be looking forward to the cooler weather, if we were to enjoy the present and look for the miracles and blessings of each season and all the changes that come with it, life unfolds to us a more brilliant splendour. We begin to see life through Spirit eyes and embrace each day with renewed enthusiasm.

Everything goes in cycles, everything changes, nothing stays the same and nothing lasts forever. What we have is here and now and even though you may have gone through many fall seasons in nature, each of them is never exactly the same. Each fall comes with a slight difference from the last. It is the difference that makes the uniqueness between the same season of last year and this year’s.

Even though you’ve lived each day and each day may seem monotonous on the surface, if you take a closer look you’ll see that each day has wrapped in it its own unique adventure and lessons.

Here’s a great exercise for you to do. Begin a daily journal. Get pen and a book and each day write in it. Make sure you put the current date so that later on when you go back to read some of your past recordings you’ll know when certain things occurred.

Doing this exercise makes you more alert and pay more attention to what’s happening in your daily life. It’ll help you realize how many things you actually take for granted and how colourful your life really is.

What can you write in your journal? Life lessons that day. Interesting people you’ve met. Friends who called or came over to your home. Something interesting your children did or said that day. A desire you want manifest. A dream you had the night. What other events may be significant in your day that you can record in your journal?

Need help discovering your unique life purpose? Why not schedule a Free 30-Minute No Obligation Self-Empowerment Session with me. You’ll gain clarity and have a better perspective on things.

http://www.changinginsideoutnow.com/coaching/

3 Stress Management Strategies to Use When Dealing with Business Start-up Stress

Starting a business can be an exciting adventure and at the same time opens the door for a lot of stress if you’re not ready or have a plan set in place to cope with all of the requirements needed to get your business set up and ready for business. Putting together a detailed business plan and research may feel like a mentally exhausting process but is still an essential part of your business start-up as it gives you clarity and direction.

Stress Management Strategy #1 – Relax

Relaxing does not mean being passive and do nothing. It only means to do what can be and must be done at a steady consistent pace minus the stress and frustration. If you begin to feel tension, stop, close your eyes, take a few deep cleansing breaths, relax your mind and get back to the task at hand. Or if you can, move away from the material, go for a walk to clear your head and regroup. When you get back you’ll feel refreshed and more creative in your approach.

Stress Management Strategy #2 – Divide your project into smaller portions

Instead of trying to get your entire business plan completed or do all of your research in one day, make a list of all your projects and divide each project into smaller more manageable sections. Assign days on which you will complete each project and then follow your plan. Things become overwhelming if you’re looking at the entire project and thinking how the heck you’re going to get it all done. One step at a time consistently will get you there sooner than you think. You’ll find your journey more productive and enjoyable if you go the way of having a manageable plan.

Stress Management Strategy #3 – Get help

You do not have to do everything all on your own. Learning to delegate certain tasks can help you tremendously in making this process less stressful as possible. For example, finding a competent accountant to take care of your bookkeeping and taxes can eliminate one more thing you have to think about when running a business. It will save you a lot of time and money in the long run especially if you don’t know how to management your own books. What else can you delegate? What competent individuals in your list of contacts – whether family or friends – can you delegate some of your tasks so you can focus on what you do best?

Want help creating your business plan and creating, developing and testing your business idea? Why not schedule a Free 30-Minute No Obligation Self-Empowerment Session with me. You’ll gain clarity and have a better perspective on the direction of your business.

http://www.changinginsideoutnow.com/coaching/

Are You Enjoying the Journey to Bring out the Unique In You?

Are you feeling like you want everything in your life to be perfect right now? You know the saying, “Rome was not built in a day.” So stop being so hard on yourself. Life is a journey, not necessarily a destination. And on this journey you go through many processes of change and growth. Instead of always looking for the next big thing to happen in your life, learn to appreciate and cherish each moment. Look for the miracles in each moment. For all these life occurrences are intricately woven together to bring out the unique in you.

Today's Unique Feature

Each week in this ‘Bringing Out the Unique in You’ training series I’ll be showcasing Unique Hand-crafted Items all created and designed by my daughters and me.

These are one of a kind; no two items are ever the same and you’ll not find these in stores anywhere. Each item is specifically designed to bring out the unique in you.

When you purchase one of these items for yourself or for a special person in your life, use this as a symbol to be reminded each day of how unique you are. 

Crocheted Ladies' and Unisex Hats

Blue Crocheted Hats

Made from 100% acrylic yarn

Left hat - Double crocheted hat with single crocheted rim

Sale Price:$35.00

**Item takes approximatetly 10 shipping days.

Middle hat - Double crocheted design

Sale Price:$35.00

**Item takes approximatetly 10 shipping days.

Right hat - Single crocheted hat with scalloped loop at rim

Sale Price:$35.00

**Item takes approximatetly 10 shipping days.

Each unique crocheted item takes patience and relaxation to allow the flow of creativity to inspire and manifest into a unique design. If I am impatient as I create the design, then nothing is accomplished in this process. Each colour is carefully chosen to make sure they fit together in a beautiful blend. Each row is patiently crocheted together building the design one stitch and one row at a time until it reaches completion.

The Master Designer of your life has a great plan for you, even more beautiful than you could have ever imagined it could be. But you can only discover this beauty and enjoy the process when you become flexible in the Master Designer’s hands just as the yarn relaxes into my own. You must trust the process of creativity from the Great Mind of the Universal power.

You are more than yarn. You matter. You are important. Trust and be patient with your own development and go with the flow of the Spirit each hour of every day. Your life will be so much better if you let go and let the Master Designer unfold the beauty that’s already inside of you.

Stop trying to make it all happen all at once. You were not born today and became the man or woman you are now tomorrow. It took time. Every great thing or accomplishment took a process of time – each day a measure of that growth occurred until, before you knew it, you’re all grown up. The same process occurs with your spiritual and mental growth. But it’s worth every step and each day matters, and the cumulative growth brings the results you have now in your life.

Need help discovering your unique life purpose? Why not schedule a Free 30-Minute No Obligation Self-Empowerment Session with me. You’ll gain clarity and have a better perspective on things.

http://www.changinginsideoutnow.com/coaching/

If you've given up on your chronic pain or condition, there's help for you!

I had to share this amazing new information with you that heals chronic conditions through new techniques that allow you to train your brain to be LESS reactive to stress, anxiety, chronic pain, depression, trauma and PTSD right from home!

If you suffer from any of the following:

Chronic Pain

Trauma

Depression and Anxiety

Post Traumatic Stress

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Adrenal Fatigue

Fibromyalgia

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Insomnia

Limiting Beliefs

YOU NEED THIS BOOK. (AND POSSIBLY THE TREATMENT THAT GOES WITH IT)!

http://scottmusgrave.homestead.com/

If you've found that there are no answers provided or results achieved, regardless of whether your doctor is using Eastern, Western or combined medical philosophy. If you are not responding, you will eventually be pushed aside and relegated to the medical garbage dump and/or simply deemed as "crazy, all in your head!"

This is not because you are beyond help...sadly, it's because there is a poor understanding of the causative source of the pain, insomnia, anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress, irritable bowel syndrome, etc.

NOW, YOU CAN HEAL!

Don't wait any longer - relief is at hand! Dozens of people have offered testimonials to the effectiveness of this treatment and exercise which you can do at home or anywhere. You see, you may be stuck in a loop that won't let go. Once you break that cycle, relief is yours. It's simple, easy and you can do it at work, at home, anywhere and everywhere. http://bit.ly/Reflax

This woman went from severe spasmodic torticollis:

Observe the twisting of the neck and the bulging muscle which kept her head twisted with major pain in the neck and back muscles. After treatment (a few months of the exercise), here is her condition now:

Learn more now.

Do You Really Need a Business Plan for Your Business?

Preparing a business plan may seem like a long drawn out drudgery process, however, taking the time to create a business plan helps you get clarity on the direction you want your business to go so you can make your goals achievable. It helps you dig deep into the details of your business, why you want to do what you do, what qualities and qualifications you bring to the table, see what more knowledge, information and system(s) you need to have and put in place to effectively operate your business.

Without a properly written business plan, you’ll be in the dark without a clear direction, thus setting yourself up for failure from the get go. With everything you do you need to have a plan of execution. Often time things may not always work out as you initially planned but the fact that you do have a plan in place you’ll more likely take action and keep pressing forward to achieve your goals making necessary changes as you move forward.

Your business plan most likely will change over time as you come to know your customers and their purchasing behaviour. But this is where you’ll learn to revise your plan and business strategies to effectively meet the desires of your customers which will also help you to reach your business goals as well.

Have you worked out how much money you’d like to make per year? What steps will you take to achieve that? How will you price your product or services that will help you reach that goal? How much of your products or services will you need to sell to reach your financial goals? How will you reach your potentials customers? What will be your advertising strategy to bring customers to your place of business or website? Have you completed a financial statement? How will you track your profit and loss? These are the essentials details that you will go into and uncover when you complete a business plan.

Sounds like a lot of work? Yes it is but it’s well worth it to save you a lot of start-up and business pitfalls and give you daily, weekly, monthly and yearly action steps to follow to keep you on track. As stated earlier, you can revise your business plan and it is strongly recommended that you do review and revise your plans with the necessary changes and adjustments that you will observe over time. Some things you will add to your business and others you will eliminate as they may prove to be ineffective for your business success.

Want help creating your business plan and creating, developing and testing your business idea? Why not schedule a Free 30-Minute No Obligation Self-Empowerment Session with me. You’ll gain clarity and have a better perspective on the direction of your business.

http://www.changinginsideoutnow.com/coaching/

Bringing Out The Unique In You During Dark Times

Through the dark times of your life, you may tend to think that all is lost. Blame and regret may set in. But you don’t have to stay there. If you were to shift your perspective on your current situation you’ll find that your life or your current situation is not all gloomy.

Let’s look at today’s feature item, an elegant ladies’ handbag, to use as an example. 

Today's Unique Feature

Each week in this ‘Bringing Out the Unique in You’ training series I’ll be showcasing Unique Hand-crafted Items all created and designed by my daughters and me.

These are one of a kind; no two items are ever the same and you’ll not find these in stores anywhere. Each item is specifically designed to bring out the unique in you.

When you purchase one of these items for yourself or for a special person in your life, use this as a symbol to be reminded each day of how unique you are. 

Elegant Ladies' Crocheted Handbag

Black yarn with earth tones - dark brown, 

brown, beige - and off-white.. 

Made from 100% acrylic yarn

11" high

9 1/2" wide

23 1/2" Straps length

11" straps height

Sale Price:$60.00

**Item takes approximatetly 10 shipping days.

This handbag is mainly black with earth tone –dark brown, brown, beige and off-white. The black may represent your current troublesome situation. You can’t see your way out and you may wonder if you’ll ever get through this.

The white signifies that even in the darkest of times a glimmer of hope always presents itself letting you know that you are not alone, that you will get through this and you’ll come out even stronger than when you first encountered this problem.

Don’t let your focus remain on your troublesome condition but look to the glimmer of hope that’s given to you, even though it may seem small at the time. Even small droplets of hope when you put your focus on and appreciate can begin to expand the seed of endless possibilities in your life.

The earth tones show your connection to Mother Earth and the Universal provision that belongs to you on planet earth. You have a divine heritage of abundance, health and wholeness and you are well cared for. No matter where your journey on planet earth takes you, you have at your disposal the Universal power working with you, in you and through you.

A starry night lets you remember the vastness of the universe and as the stars twinkle in the dark backdrop sky you learn to focus on the beauty even though surrounded by darkness. A moonlit night makes a late evening walk a delight and makes the path clearer for a peaceful stroll.

Do you think that you can apply these same principles to your situation right now? Instead of focusing on the problem, look for the twinkle star of hope that reminds you of the vastness of the universal power at your disposal. With your thoughts, you can sow new thoughts seed to begin to transform your current situation into hope.

The earth, the stars and moon have a special message that’s unique to you and to your current situation. Look for them.

Quiet your mind that the soil of the earth may show you the way out. Or maybe your message may come from the flowers or busy insects or the trees. Perhaps the twinkling of the stars may speak to you with each flicker or the moonbeam may light the way in such subtlety and show you the path you should take.

Need help discovering your unique life purpose? Why not schedule a Free 30-Minute No Obligation Self-Empowerment Session with me. You’ll gain clarity and have a better perspective on things.

http://www.changinginsideoutnow.com/coaching/