Spring-A-Licious

Spring-A-Licious



Monday April 19, 2010 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm







Living Well By Design


11135 Olive Blvd.


St. Louis, Missouri 63141


Due to the wonderful response at Halloween Time and our Boo-tastic we decided to do a spin off, Spring-A-Licious and focus on Springtime treats!  Please enjoy the pictures below we had a blast!

Whether you love to cook, hate to cook, don't know how to cook, or just don't have time to cook, you'll enjoy....quick and easy Springtime treats, eating delicious food and spending Quality Time with your kids, and a relaxing and fun presentation with your friends and family.


Guest Speaker: Willie Nation from Pampered Chef


Sara and Suzanne, professional counselors, will talk about learning about your child's Love Language and utilizing the language to enhance your bond.


*Children will make a craft (stepping stone) and a treat and take it home*

If interested in this event you can contact Sara Hoffstot 618-741-8543/ sarahoffstot@yahoo.com Suzanne Rodgers 314-369-4498/suzannecounselor@yahoo.com

Fee: $45.00/per person and children are free

Vendor Of The Month

Stroller Strides is a great organization for moms and children and is one of the largest in the U.S.  We have teamed up with Stroller Strides and their moms over the past year and we want to thank them for their relationship with us.  They were gracious to showcase Living Well By Design as their vendor of the month for April 2010.  Sign up now for their newsletters and consider joining this awesome group! A great way to meet other moms and the exercise is the bonus!
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Generation Y and Technology

I dont know about you but all the generation names confuse me, let alone knowing what they are "known" for. I am comfortable with "veterans, baby boomers, and generation X (mine by the way)" but i honestly did not know the name of any others. As I read this article, I thought it was important information for everyone to have an understanding of the basic trademarks of these generational traits. After I read the article I felt that the generational characteristics are much like personality traits, which I spend a great deal of time helping others understand. I believe if we add the knowledge to what we know already, maybe we will be another step closer in relating to others better.

The article I am speaking of is focusing on "Generation Y" people born 1979-2003 and their ease with specifically technology. The article discusses an example of a "Generation Y" worker and how they conduct their business. This information is good to know and recognize not only in a business environment but a social one too.

We have an upcoming seminar March 29th entitled The Perfect Fit-Finding Your Ideal Parenting Style "Relating to Your Tween/Teen" from 6-9pm we are focusing on technology and its effects. We will have several guest speakers and one of whom will be:

Denise Pellow an entrepreneur, internet safety speaker, advocate, educator, and Author of The Five Dangerous Trends Concerning Kids, Technology and the Internet!

Sign up for the seminar only one week away at sarahoffstot@yahoo.com or 618-741-8543 for more information on the generations please view http://bit.ly/9ZMX1K

"Save Time and Find Your Ideal Parenting Style"

We are writing articles in a column entitled "Chat With The Counselors" twice a month for The Scoop Newspaper! This week honoring Daylight Saving Time, the article is entitled "Save Time and Find Your Ideal Parenting Style"! This newspaper is fun and innovative, check it out http://www.thescoopnewspaper.com/story/chat-counselors03152010


How many of you will begin reading The Scoop Newspaper now?

Sexting?

Sexting?  Most are familiar with the scandalous story of Tiger Woods and his "sexcapades".  However, do you know how prevalent sexting is with also tweens and teens today?  Do you know how sexting works and the implications of sending sexually explicit messages?  Ever considered talking to your teen/teens about this growing epidemic?


For more answers and questions about sexting and other related tween/teen topics come to The Perfect Fit-Finding Your Ideal Parenting Style "Relating To Your Tween/Teen" on March 29th from 6-9pm. Contact me now, space is limited! 


We will have a ton of guest speakers including: Denise Pellow an entrepreneur, internet safety speaker, advocate, educator, and Author of The Five Dangerous Trends Concerning Kids, Technology and the Internet!


For more information on sexting http://bit.ly/azPDPC

How Much Is Too Much?

When watching the movie UP, the movie focused around a boy and his life adventures and desires as we watched his life unfold.  It was obvious to an adult audience that the elderly man lost his wife to sickness, as she was seen in the hospital bed and then references of her not being there were made in a discreet manner. 

The movie focus was not on death and dying, however how much information is too much for children when the subject is death and dying?  Let me know you thoughts...