Tom Zender speaking at Phoenix Spirit in Business Networking Lunch March 2nd - 02/26/11 04:23 PM
Tom Zender speaking at Phoenix Spirit in Business Networking Lunch March 2nd
Please join us for our Monthly business boost of inspiration, education, creation & connection! Take this fantastic  opportunity to expand your professional network!
March Topic:  New Thought Paths to Prosperity and Profits - Tom Zender, Author of  "God Goes to Work"  We are excited to have Tom Zender, author, speaker & business leader as our speaker!  Join us for this rare opportunity to learn and be inspired by this truly amazing man!   Tom is a recognized spiritual leader and corporate executive with decades of success. Tom Zender is President Emeritus of Unity that serves over … (3 comments)

Take a moment of silence - share your light - 02/23/11 07:38 PM

 Take a moment of silence - share your light
 
"Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared."
                                                    Buddha
 
 
This past few days I've been hearing so much discord online, watching what's going on in the Middle East, Africa and New Zealand.
When I saw this beautiful quote today it reminded me to take a moment of silence and say a prayer for all the people and countries experiencing such great strife and tragedy.  It's so easy to get caught up … (28 comments)

How to Choose a Phoenix Painter - Call Michael Colbert 602-526-9222! - 02/22/11 06:58 PM
How to Choose a Phoenix Painter - Call Michael Colbert 602-526-9222!
Everyone understands the best place to find somebody you can trust to do a good job is through a referral from a trusted friend. Well let me tell you I've got a Phoenix Arizona Painter, Michal Colbert that does an absolutely fantastic job from beginning to end. If you've got some painting jobs in and around Phoenix Arizona and you want an expert with affordable pricing you've found the right guy for the job - Michael Colbert.
I first met Michael Colbert of New Vision Painting at a business fair in Phoenix around 2004.  His booth … (12 comments)

Phoenix Business Connection Meeting February 25 - 02/22/11 05:38 PM
Phoenix Business Connection Meeting February 25
 
Website:  http://www.phoenixbusinessconnection.com/    
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/phoenixbusinessconnection  





 
 
 
 
 
Presenters

Greeter
Susie Hudson - Olympian Worldwide Moving & Storage
2225 S. 43rd Avenue Ste. 2, Phoenix, AZ 85009
Phone: 602/269-2225 X122, Cell: 602/708-3006, Fax: 602/269-1215
Email - shudson@moveolympian.com, Website: www.moveolympian.com
 Tickets
Annette Petersen - Carl F. Petersen, Inc.4723 W. Waltann Ln., Glendale, AZ, Phone: 602-978-1165, Cell: 602-326-8714
Email: ap@carlfpetersen.com, Website: www.carlfpetersen.com

Next Weeks Roles:
Speakers: Dr. Nick Warner, Linda Shannon
Greeter: Omar Foster
Tickets: Debbie Johnstone 
Greeters and Presenters - if you find you are … (2 comments)

Lucky again - relatives are the best! - 02/18/11 05:49 PM
Lucky again - relatives are the best!
I am so excited I just received another email from a relative that has made me a beneficiary in his will - in his codicil no doubt.  I'm such a lucky gal as I seem to get one of these every few months.  Whatever did I do to deserve all this money other than have so many relatives that think so fondly of me.  Woo Hoo!
Contact For More Details The late Engr.Kruger Kroger made you a beneficiary in his will to you in the Codicil. CONTACT THIS EMAIL FOR MORE INFORMATION: barrrichard_powell@yahoo.com.hk Barr. Richard Powell.
… (21 comments)

Friday Funnies - The Recession Hits Everybody - 02/18/11 07:33 AM
Friday Funnies - The Recession Hits Everybody
Some days I don't have time to read all the fun stuff people send me.  But when I see things from one gal in particular (Erana) I know it's probably going to make me laugh or marvel at something goreous in the world.  This is another funny one from Erana.  Thanks Erana! 
'Life is too short to forget it's supposed to be fun!'   
Anna Banana
I got a pre-declined credit card in the mail.CEO's are now playing miniature golf.Exxon-Mobil laid off 25 Congressmen.A stripper was killed when her audience showered her with rolls of … (29 comments)

How to Choose a Phoenix Home Inspector - 02/17/11 05:37 PM
 How to Choose a Phoenix Home Inspector
There are home inspectors and then there are HOME INSPECTORS that are gold medal winners, hands down. Tom Burkhardt of B & A Home Inspections is a hands Down, Gold Medal Winner Home Inspector.  This guy oozes integrity and knowledge on each and every home inspection he's ever done for my clients.  Today was just one more extraordinary example of what makes this home inspector tick.
My client George arrived a little earlier than I did and I heard him talking away with the inspector. As I turned the corner and saw the look on their faces I … (12 comments)

Man from Mars Discovered on Active Rain Real Estate Network - 02/16/11 02:46 PM
Man from Mars Discovered on Active Rain Real Estate Network
Breaking News- Active Rain Member Anna 'Banana' Kruchten, accidentally ran across a photo of this man yesterday dressed as superman while searching on google.
Recognizing him as a member of Active Rain Real Estate Network she wondered why he was dressed as Superman. Thinking nothing more about this odd photo (or should we say odd man) she put the photo aside in her 'strange photo file' and went back to work.

Fast forward to the very next day. As she was reading a post written by Cynthia Larsen titled "What part of box did i … (19 comments)

Wordless Wednesday - Peaceful New Baby! - 02/16/11 01:48 PM
Wordless Wednesday -  Peaceful New Baby!
I know you won't be able to resist the pictures of this sweet little baby girl, Avery!  Her Mom works with my husband and she's at home for a few more weeks loving her precious newborn daughter.  I was so excited when Gary emailed these photos - I knew I wanted to share them with you!  Avery's Mom said yes please share the joy of our precious gift! This couple waited many years for this little girl which makes her birth all the more special and wonderful! Congratulations to Avery's Mom & Dad!
Welcome to the World Avery!

 
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Phoenix Roofing Contractor - Calderone Roofing is Family Owned & Operated - 02/16/11 12:38 PM
Phoenix Roofing Contractor - Calderone Roofing is Family Owned & Operated
Dave Calderone, Owner of Calderone Roofing LLC is the most trusted roofer we've worked with in over 20 years. Last October Phoenix got hit by a hail storm of epic proportions, over 300,000 homes were damaged, including our personal home. Calderone Roofing was recommended to us by Todd Bruce of Stone Canyon Construction. In Todd's words "Dave is the the trusted roofer I recommend in the Phoenix Metro Area - you can count on him."  Calderon Roofing is Family Owned and Operated with over 30 years experience and has served the Greater Phoenix … (0 comments)

Why Would I Move to Phoenix Arizona? Phoenix Doesn't Get Snowed In or Iced In - Ever. Part 1 of 5 - 02/15/11 05:59 PM
Why Would I Move to Phoenix Arizona?  Phoenix Doesn't Get Snowed or Iced In - Ever. Part 1 of 5

 More snow on the way -  Below freezing - Roads Closed Due to Ice.   
Good grief how do you folks deal with the mounds of snow, below freezing temperatures and days if not months of cloudy weather? 
I mean seriously, I understand that you don't want to leave your families - I really do. 
But here's the deal -  your families will want to come and visit you in  during the winter months to get out of their terrible weather! 
That's how it … (19 comments)

Why Having a Running Top 3 is Smart Game Plan when Buying a Home in Phoenix Arizona - 02/14/11 07:27 PM
Why Having a Running Top 3 is Smart Game Plan when Buying a Home in Phoenix Arizona
This past week or so I've been working with wonderful first time home buyers in Phoenix.  When I am working with home buyers I teach them to use my  Running Top 3 Game Plan as we're touring homes.  After we've seen several homes I teach the buyers to rate the homes in terms of their 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice in homes. As we move on to the 4th, 5th, 6th or more homes, we keep track of the Running Top 3 and change the order as needed.
As an example, the … (13 comments)

Test Your Valentine Traditions Knowledge - I bet you don't know these love bits...... - 02/14/11 03:22 PM
 Test Your Valentine Traditions Knowledge - I bet you don't know these love bits.....                         
 'In Wales wooden love spoons were carved and given as gifts on February 14th. Hearts, keys and keyholes were favorite decorations on the spoons. The decoration meant, "You unlock my heart!'
 
'In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names from a bowl to see who their valentines would be. They would wear these names on their sleeves for one week. To wear your heart on your sleeve now means that it is easy for other people to know how you are feeling.'  
 
 
'A … (19 comments)

Spending Time with Good Friends is Priceless! - 02/13/11 08:28 PM
Spending Time with Good Friends is Priceless!




What a wonderful Valentines Weekend it's been this year! We finally took a little time off and buzzed up to see our dear friends Michael and Deborah in Prescott Arizona.  They used to live in Phoenix and are making plans to move back soon - so we're excited about having them closer. 


Deborah is a real estate stager and real estate re-design expert and Micheal is the best faux painter in town. Our friends and clients are happy they'll soon be back in town as well. Oh - and by … (14 comments)

Valentine Contest Story Weekend - Share a Story! - 02/11/11 06:33 PM
 Valentine Contest Story weekend  - Share a Story!
Here's your chance to show your heart this weekend! After writing a couple of fun Valentine posts this afternoon I thought - hey - it would be so fun to hear other peoples fun Valentine Stories. So - On your mark, get set, write your favorite Valentine Story! Or write about the Valentine Events going on in your town. Don't worry about them being long, detailed or perfect.  Just bring out the Fun Valentine in you and share your story!   Join the Challenge ......
To be part of the ValentineTude challenge you must sumbit … (40 comments)

More Valentine Cheer from Anna Banana - 02/11/11 05:31 PM
More Valentine Cheer from Anna Banana
This morning, I was dead beat tired as you might have read about in Valentine Desk Surprise. After arriving at the office and finding my surprise (read the post to see how  fun a desk can look) I started going about my morning routine and then I realized I forgot to mail my sisters birthday present.
Yikes! I'd better rush to the post office before my 11:00 client is scheduled to come in to write a contract. Do I have enough time - it would be tight. I arrive at the post office and low and behold it … (8 comments)

Check out the Valentine Desk - way cool! - 02/11/11 04:05 PM
Check out the Valentine Desk - way cool!

Every Friday I've got a really early meeting to conduct and which means leaving the house before 6:15. And as all busy people know, that's not  such a big deal unless you worked late the night before, the night before, the night before... you get the picture!
Arriving at the office about 9:00 after the early meeting, I was going to reach for more coffee to 'get my day started' and out of the corner of my eye I saw something weird on my desk. What the heck? What was my husband up to? … (20 comments)

I Came Out of My Shell (ok banana suit) Today, and was Shocked... - 02/09/11 08:30 PM
I Came Out of My Shell (ok banana suit) Today, and was Shocked...

Some folks are just plain rude and nasty.  I was shocked by the nastiness of the comments and how they just kept getting worse as the thread went on. It was like a bunch of high school bullies beating up on a poor gal who was probably having a bad day and said something just a little off.  Not that off to deserve such a beating.  Good Grief.
And this -  on my 2nd day in a new group - no not on Active Rain!
Being a straight shooter I announced … (52 comments)

Allied Olympian World Wide Moving Presents at Phoenix Chamber Mixer - 02/08/11 06:51 PM
Allied Olympian World Wide Moving Presents at Phoenix Chamber Mixer
The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Breakfast held a Business for Breakfast mixer which was hosted by Costco - North Phoenix.  Among the presenters were Tom Davidson CEO of Allied Olympian World Wide Moving and their National Account Manager Susie Hudson. The event was well attended by a hundred or so members and a lot of good old-fashioned networking was enjoyed!
Allied Olympian World Wide Moving has a remarkable business reputation and has been voted 2 years running as the "Most Outstanding Moving Company in Arizona" by the Arizona Business Magazine. They are equipped to … (5 comments)

Active Rain Newbies - 11 Banana Marketing Tips to Improve Your Blogging Skills - 02/05/11 08:22 PM
Active Rain Newbies - 11 Banana Marketing Tips to Improve Your Blogging Skills
Since I had a little extra time on my hands this weekend I got drawn into looking at my first posts I had ever written on Active Rain.  Here's my very first post..... 10/6/2008. This Banana has come a long way!
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Are you loving the media today
The media frenzy sometimes drives me banana's! I'm a late starter on active rain but better later then never.  After today's media blitz I felt the need to take some time, get logged in and set up and find out what other … (73 comments)

Moon Valley Cafe - Good Eats & Good Neighbors! - 02/05/11 07:04 PM
Moon Valley Cafe - Good Eats & Good Neighbors!
The Moon Valley Cafe has opened it's doors much to the delight of the residents of the Moon Valley area in Phoenix.  It used to be called Pinky's Cafe and we were regular customers as were our friends for years. It closed down about 6 months ago and that left many of us very hungry for breakfast and lunch and missing our neighborhood cafe.
Imagine my surprise when I first saw the GRAND OPENING SOON SIGN - Moon Valley Cafe.  I had to stop in and see what was going on!  The new owner, John Marshall, said … (7 comments)

Saturday Sunrise in Phoenix - 02/05/11 04:22 PM
Saturday Sunrise in Phoenix
Waking up in Phoenix during the winter months before 6:00 it's still dark outside so I don't see many sunrises.  Today I was lucky to sleep in a little later - and WOW - when I walked into the kitchen to get some coffee brewing I looked out and ran for my camera.  I didn't want to miss this beautiful site! It didn't take more than 5 minutes or so....and it was gone. 
Must be my lucky day! And I just had to share it with you!

 
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Thinking of buying a gorgeous Phoenix home complete … (18 comments)

Why the Green Bay Packers Saved USA Money.... - 02/04/11 08:36 PM
Why the Green Bay Packers Saved USA Money....
Of course, this week everyone's been getting stuff about the super bowl, right? I particularly liked ok laughed (and thought) about the email these two gals sent me.......Nothing like saving us tax payers $$$!!! Kind of makes sense.....
 
Thanks to Judith Flint and Mary Margaret Kruchten (my sis) for making me smile this week!

GO PACKERS!  (from Judith)

And my sister Mary Margaret added....
Oh...and let's not forget to thank Chicago Bear's Quarterback JayCutler for his role in the Packer's success! With that said...let'scirculate this email to everyone we know so they can understand whythey should CHEER FOR AMERICA'S … (28 comments)

It's Official Andrea Swiedler is the newest Fun-Loving Moderator in BananaTude! - 02/03/11 08:33 PM
It's Official Andrea Swiedler is the newest Fun-Loving Moderator in BananaTude!

 
Holy Cow Andrea Swiedler has Mooed Up and is now the newest moderator in BananaTude on Active Rain!  Talk about having a Tude - this gal's middle name it Tude!
Welcome Andrea! You've got the perfect mix of professionalism and fun and to bring to this group as a moderator. Our BananaTude group is growing so fast it was getting impossible for Banana to read every post, comment and pick featured posts on a daily basis. Whew! The BananaTudes are one busy bunch!  And it's all good....very good stuff.
The BananaTudes are such an amazing mix … (20 comments)

After a Phoenix AZ Short Sales or Foreclosure - How Soon Can I buy a Home again? - 02/02/11 08:14 PM
After a Phoenix AZ Short Sales or Foreclosure - How Soon Can I buy a Home again?
This past few days 3 clients have called and discussed short selling their home in the Phoenix Area.  They've already met with one of our trusted attorneys to discuss their particular situation. And BTW, getting legal advice is a very important step. If you're considering a short sale or foreclosure - get expert legal advice.
One of the questions every clients asks while considering a short sale or foreclosure is, Will I ever be able to buy a home again or When will I be able to buy … (10 comments)

 
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