50 Ideas to Inspire Your Husband - FamilyLife.com

50 Ideas to Inspire Your Husband - FamilyLife.com

10/9/11: Brown signs AB 499, trampling informed consent, parental consent for HPV shots - savecalifornia.com

10/9/11: Brown signs AB 499, trampling informed consent, parental consent for HPV shots - savecalifornia.com

Get To Know The Girls - Advice From A Breast Cancer Survivor

In every culture, the woman is responsible for taking care of the household. Duties range from nurturing the children, preparing the meals in a healthy manner, begin the chauffeur, nurse, counselor and all around “World’s Greatest Mom.” Women have taken the task of keeping everyone they are responsible for, seriously. They will sacrifice in order for others to have, with no expectation of return or gratitude.

One rule needs to be reinstated in the woman’s handbook of existence – take care of yourself first! Because the home and many business run under the direction of a woman, her being in good health is of the utmost importance. In the very least, your physician would suggest an annual physical. Yet many don’t.

One of the easiest things to do in keeping yourself healthy is a self breast exam. “I’m not old enough,” Cancer doesn’t run in my family.” Cancer does not discriminate. CBS news reminded the world of that January 2011, when little Aleisha Hunter of Ontario, Canada, told her story of recovery. She was 4 years old at the time.

Your body is your temple, keep it in good repair. Don’t let your breast health take a back seat. Get to know “the girls” - it could save your life.

Here are six tips to help you stay healthy

1. Know your risk factor. Talk to family members about your family’s overall health level.
2. Get screened. If you find that your risk level is high, your testing will begin earlier. For early breast cancer detection, The American Cancer Society recommends women age 40 and older, to have a mammogram screening every year, and should continue to do so for as long as they are in good health.
3. Know what is normal for your breasts. Self detection is one of the best tools.
4. Make healthy lifestyle choices. Eat right, keep stress levels down and exercise.
5. Maintain a good spiritual life. Spend quite time in prayer and meditation everyday. Whatever a woman thinks, so is she.

Here’s to great breast health today and everyday!

Peace and Blessings.

Long Beach 2011 Interfaith Blessing of the Animals

LONG BEACH | 10TH ANNUAL
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Interfaith Blessing of the Animals for Household Pets & Some Exotic Animals
< More than 300 animals to be blessed

BRING YOUR PETS
WE WILL BLESS THE PETS, Sat., Oct. 1, 2011 at sunset. The Interfaith Blessing of the Animals presented by Haute Dogs and Justin Rudd is free to the public and their pets.

Seniors, families, singles, and children, are encouraged to bring their dogs, cats, birds, lizards, rabbits, pot-bellied pigs, fish, tortoises and turtles and other well-behaved pets.

WE WILL ALSO HAVE a moment of blessing, silence and vigil at the beginning of the service for pets who are unfortunately involved with sport dog fighting and other inhumane, unethical treatment.

After brief words from each of the faith leaders (listed below), the menagerie of participants will have the opportunity to line up single-file to be blessed by the faith leaders who will be dressed in traditional garb. Olive branches and holy water will be available. Choose one, or get blessed by all of the clergy (listed below).

THE EVENT will last approx. 45 minutes. It's important to recognize and honor the great bond and relationship between pets and their people. The religious leaders will talk or pray briefly on the interconnections among all living beings.

SPONSORS
Justin Rudd's nonprofit 501c3 Community Action Team (C.A.T.) and Haute Dogs.

2011 FAITH LEADERS, so far

* Rev. Msgr. Sean Flanagan - St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, Belmont Shore

* Rev. Suzanne Shipp - Ordained with the Universal Life Church, Long Beach

*Rev. Susan Bjork - Associate Minister at Bay Shore Church, Belmont Shore

*Lady Deberah - Naiad Priestesses, Goddess Temple of Orange County

* Rev. Msgr. Chris Carpenter - pastor of the Reformed Catholic Church Community of the Resurrection

* Rev. Angela Butts-Chester - Blessings All Around; Non-denominational Minister, Downtown Long Beach

Wedding Flower Symbolism

Particularly during the Victorian era, symbolism was an important part of the courting process. Flowers had significant meanings and when a beau gave one, it was his own sort of hidden message to his sweetheart. When you plan your floral arrangements and bouquets, think about choosing some flowers based on their meaning.

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Eco-Chic Spring Wedding Tips

Spring has sprung and it is never too late to think about stylish ways to green your wedding day. Spring is a time of rebirth – the trees are fresh with buds and the landscape is blanketed in vibrant colors – making it the perfect time to take inspiration from the great outdoors.

Here are some tips to use that inspiration to make your spring wedding eco-friendly and fabulous:

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Cash Tips To Saving on Spring Weddings

With its bright colors and sweet aromas, it's no surprise that spring is one of the most popular seasons for tying the knot. Since many people are competing with thousands of others for prime wedding locations, it can get a little pricey and tough to find the place you want. If you're interested in saving your four seasons cash this spring, checkout the tips below on ways to go green and save on your spring wedding.

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Spring Weddings: Hair Tips & Tricks

Be sure your do makes it to the wedding altar with this guide to seasonal wedding hair sanity. While spring weather brings fresh flowers and fragrant gardens, it can also wreak havoc on hair by causing tons of frizzy flyaways. Here are five steps to spring weather-prepped wedding hair.

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Brothers and Sisters

Choosing to become baptized is an important step in your spiritual life. It shows your genuine love for the Creator and your desire to live the best life you can.

No matter if you are 50 years old, or you're wishing to have your newborn child brought into the loving gracing of the Creator, we are there to provide the ceremony you desire.

Spiritual and religious ceremonies are available. Not sure which to select? Which one sound like you.

Spiritual

1. You were brought up in the church, but you no longer wish to practice your faith.
2. You believe in a higher power, but you want your child(ren) to make their own decisions about religion
3. You are an Interfaith couple and this is a neutral compromise

Religious

1. You were brought up in the church and wish to pass on the traditions
2. You do not have a church home at this time, however, still want to have the blessing of baptism
3. You are new to Christianity and wish to complete your journey with God
4. You are older and wish to renew your commitment to God. Now you understand.
   

No matter where you are in life, deciding to turn over a new leaf and start fresh is a great decision. Don't hesitate any further. We are here for you!

Call or visit us now!
Rev. Angela Butts Chester (562) 209-2083
www.blessingsallaround.com

Before You Say "I Do"

Congratulations on your engagement!

Before you finalize all of your wedding planning, include one more item: Premarital Counseling.

Most of us plan everything we do - vacations, parties, down time. Yet, when it comes to one of the biggest ventures we will ever make, we leave it all up to chance. You've heard the saying, "Failing to plan, is planning to fail." The same holds true in your marriage.

You can't expect to just wing-it. It's the rest of your life (and his)! Take a few weeks to join us for premarital counseling. Your marriage will thank you.