How Clean are Your Dishes?

Here is some interesting information I came across today.

NY Times Article Cleaner for the Environment, Not for the Dishes

Phosphates pose a threat to aquatic life and can end up in drinking-water reservoirs. In response to new laws, more and more makers of dishwasher detergents are reducing the amounts of phosphates in their products. But, according to a recent article published by The New York Times, "Cleaner for the Environment, Not for the Dishes," consumers claim their low-phosphate detergents aren't getting the job done.

Launched in 1991, Shaklee Basic-D® was the first patented phosphate-free dishwashing cleanser. Today, our Shaklee Get Clean® Dish Washer Automatic Powder Concentrate is a patented, high-performing, phosphate-free dishwasher cleanser. Its enzyme-activated formula removes tough stains without the need for prerinsing, leaving dishes sparkling clean. Shaklee Get Clean products do not contain phosphates—and never will.

Shouldn't everyone you know be using a phosphate-free dishwasher concentrate that leaves dishes sparkling clean?

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Join me on the Adventure!

I am SO EXCITED to be on the Master Track! I look forward to being handed the keys to my new car, and trips to Atlantis & Bora Bora in the next year AND I am looking for someone who wants to come along for the ride!


The best part is the way I attain these goals, by helping others reach their dreams and goals. Be teaching others and assisting others how to attain better health, and if people choose, better wealth!



If you would like more information on how to earn all expense paid trips, cars, and cash, contact me and we can discuss how to get you started! Come climb the stairway to success WITH me!

How to do it without your friends & family?

I've been reading quite a bit of information lately. Focusing on how to make more income without relying on friends who, sometimes, don't even return emails. :-)

What I am finding is very interesting. I have been in network marketing for over 6 years, almost 7, and it has never occured to me to look outside of my sphere of influence. Even when I was working as an active real estate agent, no one ever suggested I look for clients outside of my personal sphere of influence. How sad!

I received a pair of books in the mail on Saturday. I read one on Saturday and most of the other on Sunday. Who would have "thunk" it? :-)

I am now using other resources, than those who are just lucky enough to know me. Don't get me wrong, I would love for my friends and family to receive the same benefits I have, better health, more energy, and a healthy family all while saving more dollars by shopping for value, however, only if that is what they want, choose, and ask me for. :)

I am looking for people like me, who are looking for a business they can do from home, that will give them flexibility to keep those things important to them first in their lives, and people who are ready to invest a bit to get the most out of their own, personal business.

If this sounds like you, or someone you know, contact me and I would be happy to show you or them how to have an exceptional business with an integral income for your family, WITHOUT, relying on your friends and family!

God Bless & Good Health,
Tess

Statement of my Intention

My business name, Fabric of Life Marketing, Carried Close to the Heart, represents who I am because my life is a tapestry of all aspects woven together; my values, my commitment to family, and my passion to create independent income for a lifetime while keeping my family & daughter first.

This model of direct sales allows me to create income in a way that is complimentary to my lifestyle and talents.

When I decided to do this business, I believed I would be successful because I had previous direct sales experience, because I was having product experience with superior products with good value for my investment and as a witness as other people were watching and seeing me benefit and experiencing that for themselves the same results that it would create a foundation for profitability.

I have been in the business for 2 years. During this time, I have found that my ability to ask questions and to listen and HEAR the answers has been of most value.
Because of my commitment to success, I have taken additional training courses in order to get better at communicating & selling effectively as well as a 5 steps to strategic business planning course to get better at setting up and working my business effectively, efficiently, and peacefully – while knowing what to do on a day to day basis.

My current plan for expansion is a 2 year project. During this time, my plan is to attract and secure 25 business partners.

The interview process typically involves 3 interviews and takes 2 weeks.
When I find the right match for my business, I expect they will be ready to get started within the first week.

If they meet the qualifications and follow the recommended steps, they can expect to be generating income within 45 days.

If this sounds like you or someone you know, please feel free to contact me at Tess@MyFabricofLife.com

New Website!

I am pleased to announce one of my new websites! Better Health in 31 days!

http://www.betterhealthin31days.com/fabricoflife

This website will give you the opportunity to complete the learn & earn program on-line. No CD's to borrow or return, you can just go to my page, listen to the recordings/presentations you prefer and complete the form. When you complete 12 presentations by completing the information requirements within 4 weeks you are eligible for $100 in free products!

It's that simple. There are a couple of required presentations, but the bulk of it is on presentations that pertain to you or interest you in particular. It's like getting paid to learn about things that interest you!

Check it out and let me know what you think!

Be on the look out my other new site, http://MyFabricofLife.com should be up and running by the end of the week!

God Bless & Good Health!

Why Value?

Shopping for value is something I have learned over time, not something that I was born understanding or within an easy grasp. I was very content purchasing whatever was on sale, had a coupon, or was just cheap! My father had told me many times as I was growing up, that if you invest in quality and take care of it, you will save a bundle in the long run! (What did Dad know?)

Turns out, my dad was and is a very inteligent individual! And investing in quality, doesn't just mean the finer things in life, it also refers to HEALTH and the health of those around us. When first approached about these nutritional supplements my first thought was, "I can't afford those, what's the difference?" After 3 years of using the full range of products I am healthier, happier and my family is healthier too!

I began by using the Get Clean line of products! These cleaning products were a perfect Fit for us. I didn't want any poisons where my little darling could get into them. I didn't care what they were going to cost, at that time, only that she was safe. Funny thing - I SAVED A TON OF MONEY because the products are super concentrated, WORK the FIRST time, better than the toxins I was buying at the grocery store, are so versitile, and are delivered to my doorstep. I couldn't believe it! Since I was staying home with the baby, now pre-schooler, any places we could cut corners was awesome!

Oh, the expensive stuff! (Keep reading) I ordered the protein powder, I was horrified that it was so expensive - or so I thought. Before conception I had plateaued at 160 pounds and could not lose any more weight, not even swimming 3-5 times a week and walking in 3 day 60 miles. Just could not lose the weight. While pregnant I got back up to 201 pounds and had a breakdown over that number - didn't want to be there again, didn't want to stay there. When our little girl was born, I ordered that "expensive" protein to use as a supplemental nutrition product when I didn't feel like cooking or fixing anything for myself. WHAT A SURPRISE! I no longer had cravings all morning long. Didn't have any desire for sweets or salty snacks all day long. I stopped buying chips and snacks because I didn't need them any more, the want just wasn't there. I quickly lost the baby weight and dropped down below 150 - but wait - I HAD SO MUCH ENERGY!

Even with short nights and a new born, I found that I had the energy needed to jump out of bed, ready to tackle the day. FORGET COFFEE and Red Bull, this stuff was (and still is) AWESOME! With all this new found energy I began cooking again, healthy, fun, colorful meals. We added these vitamin supplements that I didn't think I could afford - but the trips to the doctor STOPPED. NO MORE COPAYS because I wasn't needing to go to the doctor all the time. Changed my husbands brand of vitamins and he is healthier too. Baby girl, at 3 years of age has had 3 unplanned trips to the doctor in her lifetime. I couldn't believe the money I was saving by not going to the doctor all the time and NO MORE PERSCRIPTIONS with $10, $20, or even $50 copays! (Talk about savings!)

My Father was right, when you invest in quality and take care of things (yourself) in the long run, you do save A LOT of money! Thank you, Daddy, for such an important lesson!

GET RID OF THAT (TOXIC) DUST

I found this attached to an email I received today. This is why I choose the Get Clean products that I use in my home! :-) Let me know what you think.

Dust bunnies aren't just unsightly and sometimes allergenic; they contain toxic chemicals. Why? The many chemicals in and around your homes wind up in your indoor dust when they migrate from home products and come in through open doors and windows and on your shoes. But the good news is it's pretty easy to keep those dust bunnies at bay -- and reduce your family's toxic exposures, too. Read on to learn:

1.Why your household dust is toxic
2.How toxic dust can affect your family
3.Tips to remove dust safely and effectively
4.How to create less toxic dust in the first place


1.Why your household dust is toxic

Every home has a little dust -- and its own unique "dust load," based on a variety of factors like where you live, what you cook, if you smoke, the climate, and how many people -- and animals -- live there. Ordinary house dust is a complex mixture of generally yucky stuff -- pet dander, fungal spores, tiny particles, soil tracked in on your feet, carpet fibers, human hair and skin, you name it. It's also a place where harmful chemicals are found. One recent study by the Silent Spring Institute identified 66 endocrine-disrupting compounds in household dust tests, including flame retardants, home-use pesticides, and phthalates.

The chemicals in your dust originate from both inside and outside your house:

1.Products inside your house "shed" chemicals over time -- furniture, electronics, shoes, plastics, fabrics and food, among other things.
2.Outdoor pollutants enter on your shoes and through open and cracked windows and doors.


Once inside, the contaminants in indoor dust degrade more slowly (if at all) than they would outside in the environment where moisture and sunlight typically break them down.

One type of toxic chemical commonly found in household dust is chemical flame retardants (aka PBDEs). As highly flammable synthetic materials have replaced less-combustible natural materials, PBDEs have been added to thousands of everyday products, including computers, TVs and furniture -- among many others. EWG conducted tests in 2004 that revealed the surprising degree to which flame retardant chemicals escape from consumer products and settle in household dust (from degrading foam or the plastics in electronic items).


2.How toxic dust can affect your family

When you're exposed to certain toxic chemicals -- even at very low doses -- your health can be adversely affected. Dust is simply another way for the toxic chemicals in your house to reach your body.

Young children are of special concern because their developing bodies are more vulnerable to toxic exposures, and they ingest or inhale more dust than adults since they -- and their toys -- spend lots of time on or very near the floor. They also put dusty hands and toys in their mouths often. Scientists once thought children got lead poisoning by literally chewing on windowsills. We've since learned that it's actually caused by their normal play behaviors because contaminants like lead stick around in house dust.

In the case of fire retardants, which are commonly found in household dust, scientists have found that exposure to minute doses of toxic PBDEs at critical points in a child's development can damage reproductive systems and cause deficits in motor skills, learning, memory and hearing, as well as changes in behavior. Read EWG's 2004 report about toxic fire retardants in household dust.

A note about allergies. Dust is a well-known allergen -- with or without the toxic chemicals. If you're allergic to dust, there are preventive steps you can take to reduce your contact with it. The Mayo Clinic has a list of lifestyle and home remedies.


3.Tips to remove dust safely and effectively

Careful cleaning is a simple way to get rid of toxic dust. Here's how:

◦Vacuum frequently and use a vacuum fitted with a HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filter. These vacuums are more efficient at trapping small particles and will likely remove contaminants and other allergens from your home that a regular vacuum would recirculate into the air. Change the filter to keep it working well, and don't forget to vacuum the stuffed furniture (get under those couch cushions)!
◦Wet mop uncarpeted floors frequently to prevent dust from accumulating (dry mopping can kick up dust that simply resettles). Buy wooden furniture or furniture filled with down, wool, polyester, or cotton as these are unlikely to contain added fire retardant chemicals.
◦Wipe furniture with a wet or microfiber cloth. Microfiber cloths work well because their smaller fibers cling to the particles. If you don't have a microfiber cloth, wet a cotton cloth -- it grabs and holds the dust better than a dry one. Skip synthetic sprays and wipes when you dust -- they only add unwanted chemicals.
◦Caulk and seal cracks and crevices to prevent dust from accumulating in hard-to-reach places.
◦Equip your forced-air heating or cooling system with high-quality filters and change them frequently to keep them working well.
◦Keep electronic equipment dust-free by damp dusting it frequently; this is a common source of chemical fire retardants in dust.
◦Pay special attention to places where little kids crawl, sit and play. They live closest to our floors and as a result tend to be more exposed to those toxic dust bunnies.
◦If you're dust sensitive, consider asking someone else to do the dusty cleaning.


4.Create dust that's less toxic in the first place

You can reduce the amount of toxic chemicals that wind up in your household dust by bringing fewer toxic chemicals into the house in the first place. We suggest that you:

◦Leave your shoes at the door and use a natural doormat. Shoes are a common way we bring outdoor pollutants inside.
◦Inspect foam products made between 1970 and 2005 -- they're likely to contain PBDEs. Replace anything with a ripped cover or foam that is misshapen and breaking down. If you can't replace these items, try to keep the covers intact and clean them more frequently. Some examples of household foam products are: stuffed/upholstered furniture, nursing pillows, padded high-chair seats, portable crib mattresses, baby changing pads, and chair cushions.
◦Choose home electronics without PBDEs. There are manufacturers who no longer use them in some products -- ask before you buy and support companies that have publicly committed to going PBDE-free, like: Acer, Apple, Eizo Nanao, LG Electronics, Lenovo, Matsushita, Microsoft, Nokia, Phillips, Samsung, Sharp, Sony-Ericsson, and Toshiba.
◦Stick to products made with natural fibers that are naturally fire resistant and may contain fewer chemicals -- like wood furniture, cotton, down and wool.
◦Clean up quickly and thoroughly when you finish a home improvement project, since these can involve dust (from sanding or drilling) and toxic products (like lead, PCBs and fire retardants).
◦Consider a high efficiency "HEPA-filter" air cleaner, which may also reduce contaminants that become dust in your house.



Source is: http://www.ewg.org//healthyhometips/toxicchemicalsinhousedust

What is the difference?

That is a question I was asking myself when I began looking for the nutritional program that was the right fit for me.

We had tried the inexpensive route with products from the grocery store, we tried the big name grocery store brands, but never really noticed any difference.
Those who have known me the longest can probably remember the struggle I’ve had in getting my hair to gorw. It always grew so slow and I always had the split ends frizzies. I was sick often when I was younger, and now that I have passed 35, I was finding it difficult to find the energy to get up in the mornings. I didn’t have the energy to do much at all.

Luckily a friend suggested I try something new. I was resistant (my mother would say stubborn) and wasn’t sure, but agreed to give it a try.

So, I started with some Shaklee soy protein, mixed it with some peanut butter & honey to make snack bites for some quick energy. My thought was – Whatever. I had a 2 week old baby, was 36 years old and insisted on doing it on my own.

WOW! It worked! I’d eat 3 of those little snack bites and about 20 minutes later I’d feel the energy! No drugs, no caffeine, nothing artificial, and safe for a breast feeding mom, just quality protein and some peanut butter.

Okay – I decided to try it as a shake. I drank a shake in the morning with a small bowl of oatmeal and I discovered I was popping out of bed in the mornings – much like when I was in high school. Again, in disbelief, I conducted an experiment:
No shake, just oatmeal => Dragging out of bed the next morning
Shake in the morning => Next morning – POP out of bed! Wow

Next, I added the vitalizer strips – a small strip of 6 vitamin tablets designed to deliver 80 vitamins & nutrients where they are most readily absorbed. Results – sick much less often, easy to take them – grab a strip, open and swallow em. (As Coral & Yo Gabba Gabba would say, “send them to the Party in my Tummy”

My hair, AWESOME! I had all my hair cut off and donated to Locks of Love in May of 08. I was devastated because my hair has always grown so slowly but low and behold – with these vitamins, its back already, long & healthy (and still grey LOL)

Why am I so happy about this? I can see and feel results so I know I am not just throwing my money away – I am actually getting results and value from my voting dollars.

I know I am safe, the Shaklee Company would never allow anything artificial or unwanted into their products. (example: lead – as found in 230 of 234 vitamins tested by the CDC)

Always Safe, Always Green, Always Works

These supplements are food based, so its just like eating the right foods in exactly the right quanities.

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Happy 2010!

As we begin a new year & decade, I am looking toward my own goals and ambitions, as I am sure many of you have, as well.

Some of the questions I have asked myself:
- How can I improve the quality of the time I spend with my family?
- How can I improve my family's health?
- How can I increase the value of the money I spend on the products I buy?
- How can I increase my energy levels as I attempt to keep up with my tireless child?
- How can I be sure my child & family are as safe as possible?
- How can I improve my service to my friends, customers, referral sources, and business partners?

So, what do I plan to do with these questions? Research & study...and finally, share my findings with you!

For the next 12-15 months I will be researching, writing, and sharing articles on improving the safety of our families as well as our environment, increasing the value of our dollars spent while being a good example to our children and preventing illness and accident while maintaining the energy to keep up with our children and the curves life throws at us.

If you have ideas or comments, please feel free to let me know.

My goal is to provide information, thought provocation and a little value!

God Bless