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4 Tips for Healthy Eating in the Summer

Staying healthy in the summer is typically easier than any other time of year. Between family and friend activities, vacations, and sporting events, we’re on the go more. Additionally, produce is more readily available, and it’s often too hot to eat big, heavy meals.

It’s a perfect time to embrace wellness in our diets and stay healthy. This way, we don’t miss any of the fun and excitement of this time of year! Read along for some best tips for optimal, healthy eating in the summer.

Think seasonal

Eating seasonally is a great way to save money and load up on nutritional value. Yes, you can find watermelon in some other seasons, but it’s more expensive and not nearly as tasty! Between tomatoes, watermelon, mangos, and all the fresh berries, summer is a time for all our favorite produce.

These fruits and veggies are also loaded with water content, so they’ll help you stay hydrated and feeling light.

Produce first

Think produce first! When you go to make a plate or plan a meal, fill your plate (or recipe) with produce first. Ideally, half of your plate should be fruits and/or veggies. You can also sneak fruit and veggie purees into casseroles, popsicles, and smoothies! From here, add your carbohydrate and protein sources to make up the rest of your meal.

Pack the protein

Protein is always a key component to any healthy diet. It keeps you full, supports your muscles and bones, and helps to stabilize blood sugar. When the weather is nice, grilling is a great, fun option to get your protein. Here are some best tips for successful grilling.

Select healthy meats and spice them up with unique seasonings, marinades, and dipping sauces. If meat isn’t your thing, there are plenty of fibrous bean and grain salad recipes that will keep you healthy and satiated. Here are a few options to get you started.

Lighten up

In the hot summer months, we’re typically running around more and certainly spending more time outdoors. Because of this, we need more hydration, water, and electrolytes. Focus on foods that provide this and keep you feeling good. Watermelon is a great option, along with coconut water for balanced electrolytes.

It’s easy to feel sluggish and rundown in the summer, and you can avoid this with diet and lifestyle choices. Make choices that keep you feeling light, healthy, and satisfied. It’s a great time of year for those lightened up recipes, as well as an abundance of colorful fruits and veggies. Indulge in nature’s seasonal offerings and stay healthy with seasonal offerings!

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August 7, 2017 0 Comments

5 Tips for Back to School Season Success

It’s almost that time again – time to go back to school! It’s hard to believe that school will be starting any day now, but as summer winds down, it’s important to gradually get back into the groove.

We all miss summer and its flexibility, but the school year also brings a lot of fun and more structure.  It can be a great time to reexamine priorities, take a solid look at schedules, and truly get prepared for the year ahead.  With a little bit of prep, you’ll be ready for back to school success!

Establish routines

Routines aren’t established overnight, so ease into a new one gradually.  Starting a few weeks before school starts, begin having your kids go to bed a bit earlier.  Start with 10 minutes, then 30, then 60, and so on, until they’re close to the time they will go to bed during the school year.

This is a much better approach than fighting on the first night back! It establishes expectations, gets kids sleeping more normally for the school year, and allows them to get on a schedule that works for them.  It’s also important to try to have them wake up a bit earlier too, so they can practice being active in the mornings.

Revamp your schedule

This is a great time of year to look at your home based career schedule and see where you can improve, change, or be flexible.  You might realize that you’re off balance in terms of work.  Maybe there’s too much going on, maybe there’s not enough.  If it’s the latter, take a moment to browse some new job positions.

You can also take some time to look at the schedule of your whole family for those first few weeks.  Will your kids be starting a sport?  Some type of rehearsal?  Adjust the family’s schedules around those first few weeks and months to make going back a lot easier.

Purchase your items

It’s a lot easier to get your back to school supplies now! Avoid the mad rush and create your list.  Browse the list from your children’s teachers, or simply find some basic back to school shopping lists online.  It’s better to go in prepared so you don’t forget anything.  Go on an off peak time and have your kids select their items.  It’s more fun to get them involved, and they can choose items that match their personality.

Also, make back to school shopping fun.  You don’t have to spend a lot of money, but you can make a fun day out of it so your kids are encouraged to start the new year on a positive note.

Set some goals

Setting goals this time of year is important for you and your family members.  While this doesn’t need to be done until closer to back to school time, it gets everyone into the habit of thinking ahead and working towards something.

Set some short-term goals that can be accomplished within the first few weeks of going back, such as sticking to bedtimes, agreeing to a proper place in the house to study, getting all the lunches packed, creating a work schedule that will work for the school year, and applying to a certain amount of jobs in a week. You can also set longer term goals with your kids, such as making the spring musical, playing a sport, or saving a specific amount of money for a purchase.

The goals don’t necessarily need to do with school, but are more for getting everyone thinking and being more productive during the school year.

Enjoy the rest

Above all else, it’s so important to enjoy the rest of the summer.  While you slowly implement tasks and items that will make the school year much smoother, don’t forget to enjoy the rest of this time of year.  You can even create a summer “bucket list” of items that you still have time to do.

Take another small trip or enjoy a staycation and technology-free weekend.  Take an afternoon to do something fun in your local area.  Book reservations at a fun restaurant for your kids.  Soak in this time and create memories! Schedule more playdates, more pool days, and fun times with your family.

You can certainly prepare for back to school while still enjoy the rest of what summer has to offer.  Then, when the school year starts, you’ll be all set for success!

 

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July 23, 2017 0 Comments

Online Content Manager (Women’s Health Business)

 

I’m looking for a long-term team member, a content manager, who is passionate about health and also has in-depth knowledge of women’s health and nutrition. If you want to be a part of changing women’s hormonal health (or someone you know), then read on :-). It’s a virtual contract position. You work your own hours. The rate is $25 to $35 per hour depending on the experience.

The work load is estimated at 20 hours per week. During busy months like pre-launches, it might go up to 30 to 40 hours per week. Start date: August 1st, 2017.

** To apply, please help me get to know you better by filling in this form: http://bit.ly/online-content-manager, plus attach your resume. I won’t be reading the submission here. **

My name is Magdalena Wszelaki, I’m the founder of www.HormonesBalance.com, a nutrition practice dedicated to helping women rebalance their hormones with food. My team and I are passionate about women’s health. I reach a community of over 340K of women. I’m a soon-to-be-published author with Harper Collins and have dynamic plans to expand into private label supplements and branded products.

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July 5, 2017 0 Comments

Dallas Executive Assistant to President (VIRTUAL)

 

Looking to join a small, but fast-growing company in a flexible and virtual work environment?  Then Taylor Distribution Group, LLC may be a great fit for you.  

 

TDG is a great place to work because…

P  Of the ability to work virtually -no commute

P  Flexible Schedule – greater work/life balance

P  Supportive Management Team

 

This position is a great opportunity because…

P  Prospects of advancement in all areas of the company

P  Continuous Training – Professional Growth

P  Endless Potential

 

 

Are you a detail-oriented person who loves a variety of tasks? Do you thrive in a fast pace atmosphere and are motivated to win? Then we are looking for you!

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June 30, 2017 0 Comments

Dallas Experienced QuickBooks Customer Service/Order Processor

Looking to join a small, but fast-growing company in a flexible and virtual work environment?  then TDG may be a great fit for you.  

 

TDG is a great place to work because…

 Of the ability to work virtually-no commute

 Flexible schedule – greater work/life balance

 Supportive Management Team

 

This position is a great opportunity because…

 Prospects of advancement in all areas of the company

 Continuous Training – Professional Growth

 Endless Potential 

Are you an analytical, methodical, task driven individual who is detailed oriented and thrives in a supportive atmosphere? Do you excel in QuickBooks and provide exceptional service? 

Then we are looking for you!

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June 28, 2017 0 Comments

Team Member: Content Writer

Do you love writing copy that educates, excites, and compels readers to take the next step in their health journey?  Are you passionate about crafting the perfect sentence, finding the perfect adverb, and designing content to make it easy to read and easy to use?

We are looking for a talented and experienced Content Writer to bring the voice of Holistic Thyroid Care | Thyroid Nurse to the world.

If this sounds like you…read on:

Hi, my name is Shannon Garrett.  I am the founder of Holistic Thyroid Care which is devoted to helping women recover from Hashimoto’s. I am a licensed RN, Certified Functional & Integrative Nurse-Nutritionist, Certified Detox Specialist and Certified Clinical Aromatherapy Nurse. My business is both online and offline.  The website is intended to serve, educate and generate revenue.  My offline business involves working with select clients via tele-appointments.  I offer a variety of service level options.

Since my own journey with Hashimoto’s, I am passionate about helping women get into remission.  My community of followers and readers is now over 200K.  A positive experience for our community and clients along with caring, service-oriented and supportive team members at every level are key pillars of this business. 
 
I am looking for a long-term team member who is passionate about women’s health and has a high level of interest for holistic nutrition, thyroid health, hormone balance and stress & anxiety management.  
 
Although there are exceptions; initially, when a new team member joins Holistic Thyroid Care it is for a trial period of 30 days at approximately 5 hours per week.  If we mutually agree to move forward and bring you on as a long-term team member your hours would likely increase.  The rate is negotiable based on your skill-set and experience. Long-term team members are required to submit to signing a non-Disclosure & Confidentiality Agreement, The Color Code Personality Test, and a Background Check.
 
Desired Traits & Experience for all Team Member Positions
* Caring, patient, kind and heart of service
* Genuine knowledge and passion for women’s health & nutrition
* Practices living a healthy lifestyle (we practice what we teach)
* Proficient in the English language
* Resourceful and organized
* Excellent communication skills, email, telephone, audio/video
 
Desired Skills for Virtual Assistant Team Members
* Proficient in the use of ConvertKit
* Knowledge base of Zapier and Paypal integrations 
* Expertise & skill to contribute to the design and creation of landing pages, opt-in forms, & e-Books, etc.
* Collaborate via Trello 
* Graphics, social media, SEO skills
* Excellent internet skills & comfortable learning new technology
* WordPress, Optimize Press, Canva, PicMonkey, MS Office/Google Docs skills required
* Background as a registered nurse, holistic nurse,nutritionist, pre-med student or health coach is advantageous
* Expertise in writing & research is a plus
* Ability to think outside the box – bring new innovative ideas to the table
* Problem solving skills – not a problem finder – and making things happen so that we can get things done 
* Quality work – a desire to create the best
* Handle Your Business – a strong ability to self-manage, work independently AND collaborate is a MUST
 
Below is a link to our application questionnaire.  If you are interested in joining our team, please complete the following and attach your resume at the end.  Please also add a link to your portfolio and/or writing samples.

LINK TO VIRTUAL ASSISTANT TEAM MEMBER FORM:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/team-member-app

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June 23, 2017 0 Comments

Virtual Assitant

Hi! I own an ecommerce business in Virginia with my wife and two friends. We sell healthy office products that empower people to stay fit and active during their 9-5 (think standing desks, etc). The business is growing, and we’re looking for a detail-oriented and motivated key person to add to our team.

 

We are looking to bring on someone who will work as a Virtual Assistant/Customer Lead and also do other miscellaneous tasks.  

I am looking to expand in a slow-but-steady kind of way. This job averages only 10 hours per week to begin with. Some weeks might be more, some less, but average is 10 hours per week. The hours worked can be flexible, but I would like you to check in every day and work about an hour (less if not a lot to do, more if there is) and not miss important deadlines.

 

If things go well between us, and you’re interested, the opportunity may exist to increase to more hours per week/month. Obviously I’d like to grow alongside the winning applicant (you?) to offer as much employment as you’d like, although we need to walk before we can run.

 

The winning applicant (possibly you?) must absolutely have the following:

– Reliable high-speed Internet access

– Webcam-equipped computer for occasional Skype Call

-Reliable and Accessible phone line access (cell or land land)

 

The winning applicant (possibly you?) must absolutely have the following characteristics:

– Very detail-oriented

– Deadline-obsessed

– Canada or USA-based

– Tech-comfortable

– Fluent in English, both written and spoken

– Comfortable logging details in spreadsheets

– Comfortable doing minor calculations/computations (i.e. calculating remaining balance due)

– Trust-worthy, communicative and reliable

 

For our company to grow, everything must run on checklists / working procedures. You will be expected to:

– Follow step-by-step procedures that already exist (follow them *exactly*)

– Make suggestions to me on how to improve checklists (when you see legitimate improvement opportunities – I may say yes or no)

– Create step-by-step checklists for other staff to follow

  

Timeline:

– Starting as soon as I find a qualified applicant; next few weeks would be nice, although I’m not going to rush the process. I need the right person in this position

– 30-day trial to begin; if we like each other we’ll continue

 

Pay:

– First month (paid) at $15/hr Hours:

– Each week may fluctuate somewhat, but average of 10 hours per week

 

NOTE: I know I’m going to sound like a jerk for saying this, but I really respect both my time and yours, so I’ll say this bluntly: if you dislike rules, checklists, guidelines, and/ or pride yourself in being a “free spirit”, antiauthority, counter-culture, wildly creative, or super-alternative, this job is not for you. I’m looking for someone who will work within the current business “machine” I’ve built, and is eager to help me make it bigger, stronger, faster by embracing the checklist mindset. Following checklists is imperative. For the sake of your time and mine, do not apply if you feel bogged down by checklists. Thank-you.

 

If you’re interested…Email hello@getcubefit.com. In the subject line please write “Slightly OCD Mom from (insert your city/ town) interested in VA job”

 

In the body, please write me a 10-sentence email including: Three sentence opening salutation that says: “Hey there Ben! My name is _____, I’m slightly OCD, am comfortable with technology, and love checklists. I’d like to apply for the job you posted on HireMyMom.com.”

 

Reason #1 why you think this job is a fit for you. (black font, Courier, 3 sentences)

Reason #2 why you think this job is a fit for you (blue font, Verdana, 3 sentences)

A closing salutation including your name, email address, and phone number.

Note: Please do NOT attach a resume; if you are shortlisted I may ask for one later.

Thanks I know the *right* applicant will really like this job. Maybe it’s you

 

Ben 🙂

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June 21, 2017 0 Comments

Customer Support Lead Position (Women’s Online Health Business)

I’m the founder of a nutrition practice dedicated to helping women rebalance their hormones with food. 

My team and I are passionate about women’s health. I reach a community of over 340K of women. Customer support is a key pillar of the business. I’m a soon-to-be-published author and have dynamic plans to expand into private label supplements and branded products. 

I’m looking for a long-term team member who is not only passionate about health, but also has in-depth knowledge of women’s health and nutrition. If you want to be a part of changing women’s hormonal health (or someone you know), then read on :-). 

The rate is $22/hr and the work load is estimated at 20 hours per week. During busy months like launches, it might go up to 30 to 40 hours per week. Start date: July 1st, 2017.

To apply, please fill in this form: https://hormonesbalance.wufoo.com/forms/z1qvje8s005ps8f/ 

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June 20, 2017 0 Comments

Marketing Account Rep needed for Part Time

Work/life balance – it’s not just a myth.  Do these words make you happy? Do you dream of a position where you can actually use your experience to help small businesses with their marketing and business growth needs? Do you have experience with online marketing, adwords, SEO, relationship building? Do you believe the personal phone call to a client is a lost art and you are a master artist? Are you nodding yes right now just reading this? If you want to be a part of a team that is experiencing tremendous growth, you could be our next Business Growth Account Representative!

You will be the long term account rep for our clients, so building relationships is huge in this position. You will be solving problems for your clients, working with a team of “A” players. You will laugh every day and make a difference in many lives throughout the world. You will have daily calls with your clients, collaborating with colleagues in Google Drive and daily and weekly team meetings.

This is a part time position, working 5-6 hours a day from home during regular business hours. We have a tough interview process, so be ready. If you are ready for a fun and challenging interview process, apply today. We are currently recruiting in the states of Texas, Arizona, North Carolina, Florida, and Wisconsin.  If you feel you are a match, apply today!. 

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June 13, 2017 0 Comments

Partner Sales Representative

Would you like to re-enter the workplace but cannot find a position that matches your kiddos schedule AND makes use of all your unique talents and sales skills? This is a great part time work from home sales opportunity that will support the work life balance you are looking to achieve. You will network with industry related organizations and associations and other industry partners to build relationships. You will work with the established sales team, but also be able to create the processes for this new facet of the sales engine. If you love to connect with people over the phone this is the an opportunity for you! You will work with one of the fastest growing and dynamic business development companies which is recognized worldwide as experts in growing, systematizing, and streamlining our client’s businesses so they can quickly boost profits exponentially while slashing the number of hours their team and owner work within the business. You will need to have extremely good communication skills on the phone and through emails. You would be an employee and working 25 hours during the regular business hours of your US time zone, Monday-Friday. You are required to have high speed internet, computer and phone line. Must live in one of the following states: Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Wisconsin or Arizona and be native English speaking & someone who is comfortable working via email and speaking to clients and team members on the phone. You will get paid a base plus bonuses/commissions. If you are ready for the challenge of your life while having the time of your life, apply today!

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