Black women expo 2016 – awesome event

Posted by Marguerite | April 12, 2016.

This past weekend was a great one. Although Chicago’s weather was very chilly. We even saw snow, but my friend, Regina and I set out to spend a day at the McCormick Place, where the Black Women’s Expo was held. It turned out to be a very uplifting, fun and exciting day. I was so excited because I had been anticipating that day to unite with four dynamtic women who I had been communicating with online in preparation for the day. So when we finally came together in person it was such powerful energy in the air I could almost see it. Versandra Kennebrew was excellent in leading the way on the discussion on self-care. We all shared our input as healing artists, business women and sisters coming together. Myself, Katina Love of Michigan, Ottoweiss Campbell, of Chicago’s south suburbs, Pat Boone, also from South Suburbs and Versandra flew in from Atlanta. I truly hope we get the opportunity to collaborate again. These ladies are published Arthurs, lead radio shows, businesses and more, dealing with Wellness and supporting women.

My friend Regina and I enjoyed the food, fashions, make-up, all the interesting people, art and more. We are looking forward til next year. If you never attended The Black Women’s expo, you are missing something great.

I appreciate all the people who attended our discussion. I hope you enjoyed everything as much as I did.

Stay tune to my blog because this week I’m headed to Dallas, Texas for Nature Sunshine National Convention.

Follow me on Twitter, Snapchat, Periscope and Instagram @momsherbs. I plan to share this event on my social media!!!

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Thankful for Sabbath

Posted by Marguerite | April 2, 2016.

I am thankful I am able to work for myself although it’s a big challenge. One of the best things is being able to set my own schedule and take the Lord’s Sabbaths and high days off.

I have been counting down til The Black Women’s expo. I just realized April 8th is actually right at the Lord’s new year. So it’s a time of new beginnings. I hope to see lots of familiar faces that day. It’s going to be great, I can feel it. We will be at The McCormick Place, at 1pm, for the panel discussion on Self-care. Taking a day of rest is an important self-care practice.

Right now, I am glad for this time to rest. My week was busy. I’m hoped for more, but grateful for what God gave me. I am just glad God commanded we take a day of rest and focus on him. I listened to a awesome Sabbath lesson at www.thykingdomcome7.com. Now time for sleep.

I pray everyone reading this receives God’s blessings.

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11 more days – countdown with Sammy til #Bwe

Posted by Marguerite | March 30, 2016.

https://katch.me/momsherbs/v/9dc85e97-6425-381b-8231-56ac6a702a3f

Walking the pup this morning and jumped on Periscope to chat about changes I’m making on more Self-care:

1. Take sugar and gluten out of my diet.

2. Walk Sammy regularly. (His tail is wagging about this one.)

3. Plan more special times for myself.

Click on link above and watch the scope. I’m @momsherbs on Periscope and Twitter. Follow me.

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12 more days til – Black Women’s Expo – Self-care panel!!!

Posted by Marguerite | March 29, 2016.

Trying to practice what I preach with Self-care

As we count down the days I am posting on my blog daily. I am also trying to incorporate some Self-care habits. It’s Spring time. The trees and flowers are budding. The weather is changing. It’s still a little cool here in Chicago. I didn’t get up and walk the dog today, but I gotta get back into walking my dog for long walks every day. I am also trying to take sugar and junk food totally out of my diet and staying Gluten-free. I am drinking more water and making plans to do special things for MYSELF!!!

The ladies who are on the panel for Self-care at The Black Women’s Expo this year was talking about who NEEDS to come to this panel discussion. We agreed women who are very busy caring for family, their mates, managing their jobs, running their businesses and find it hard to take time for their selves. I defiantly know about that. As a business woman with a husband and children, I am always multi-tasking. I barely take time out for myself. I do not see clients on Monday, but I am still taking phone calls, managing my marketing, bookkeeping and other things I don’t get to do while I am in my spa. It is very hectic. This is why I am looking forward to a day off from work, spending time with like-minded women and chatting about Self-care on Friday, April 8, 2016, at 1:00 p.m., at the McCormick Place.

Why don’t you take the day off too and join us? Get your tickets at half price at Walgreens. If you have any questions you can contact me HERE at my blog – www.motherknowsbest.net.

Right now I am about to relax and prepare for seeing clients tomorrow. I am going to squeeze in some time on Periscope this week. I will send out alerts and tweets. I hope you downloaded the app. I hope to see ya there. Great stuff is going on at Periscope!!!

I am @momsherbs on Twitter and Periscope. (My YouTube channel is about to relaunch soon too! Stay tuned)!!!!

PEACE!!!

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Countdown til #BlackWomenExpo2016 – 13 days!!!

Posted by Marguerite | March 27, 2016.

I’m counting down til the big event on Friday, April 8th, 1:00 p.m, at The McCormick Place, Chicago, at The Black Women’s Expo. We will have a panel discussion on Self-Care. I plan to blog regularly here on my blog plus do a Scope each day til the event on Periscope. So if you haven’t downloaded the app on your phone or tablet, download it and join me on Periscope. It’s a HOT SPOT. Periscope just celebrated their 1 year birthday!!! I’ve been on Periscope since last June. I love it. I’ve learned so much from so many inspirational people. One lady named Chrissy has inspired me to get my YouTube channel back active, along with many other business building tips I’ve gained. So stay tuned for my revived YouTube Channel. I will announce the official launch!!! So check me out Monday morning, when I go for my walk with Sammy (my dog). I will jump on Periscope for the 12 days til Black Women’s Expo countdown, at about 7 a.m., central time!!!

HERE’S THE LINK TO GET DETAILS AND TICKETS FOR THE BLACK WOMENS EXPO:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1005502322832631/

If you missed my Scope from this morning, here’s the REPLAY. CLICK THE LINK:

https://ktch.tv/8TCg

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Ellen Meets the Dancing Starbucks Barista

Posted by Marguerite | February 23, 2016.

WATCH THE FULL STORY ON ELLENTUBE!!! You will LOVE THIS YOUNG MAN. They said he was unemployable but one Starbuck manager in Toronto gave him a chance and it changed his life…

Watch the whole story from the ELLEN SHOW!!! << This Link

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Why I Got Rid of Most of My Friends – YouTube

Posted by Marguerite | February 12, 2016.

Good points to think about this Friday. Have a great weekend and a peaceful Sabbath day on the 7thd day. PEACE!!!

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6 Mistakes when trying to Live a Healthier lifestyle and How to Avoid Them

Posted by Marguerite | February 7, 2016.

I am working on a support group from my Periscope video chats and my Facebook group – 90 Day Challenge to Fit, Fine and Fierce (Click on group title to join). We chat on these type of topics regularly.

6 MISTAKES:

Not managing your Constipation
Not drinking enough water
Not working out
Not taking your quality vitamins and supplements
Not eating 4 or 5 small, healthy meals each day
Not finding your circle of support to keep you motivated

HOW TO AVOID THEM

Do a good herbal colon cleanse every season. The 90 day “Granddaddy Cleanse” is best. Contact me for full details. I also suggest the 2 week Tiao He Cleanse with Chinese herbs to help detox, balance and rid the extra waste. The ParaCleanse is another good one to rid nasty invaders.
Start a routine where you drink about 8 to 16 oz of water when you first wake up, add lemon if needed. Then drink another serving of water right before you start your work day. Take in your third serving of water in the middle of the day and then end the day with your last serving of water. That will start your regular routine of drinking plenty of water. Also download the the app – Water Your Body (Previous blog post)
Find something you love doing, from dancing to your favorite tune for an half hour and build up to one hour, get a great workout video. Join a Zumba class or walk in your area with your music to help keep the fast paste.
Do your research, make sure you purchase quality products. Contact your Certified Herbalist – Marguerite for more tips for the best vitamins, minerals and supplements for your body (Nature Sunshine Products are my fav). – Call or text me at: 708-232-8970. Download Periscope and join me there. I’m @momsherbs.
Plan your meals in advance. I recommend a good protein meal replacement drink to start the day such as Love & Peas by Nature Sunshine, add fresh fruit for extra flavor. Order your protein drinks and supplements at: www.momsherbsshop.com
JOIN our Facebook group – 90 Day Challenge, Fine, Fit and Fierce. If you are in the Chicago area inquire about our 13 week health challenge that will be starting soon in Homewood, IL. Both places we will share recipes, health tips and more. Come to my spa and get weighed in weekly, learn your metabolic age, hydration level and more with the Bio-tracker.

If you are trying to live a healthy lifestyle and staying on track with healthy meals, vitamins and supplements and working out but sometimes you seem to just fall off join us. We chat weekly on Periscope and on my Facebook group – 90 Day Challenge to Fit, Fine and Fierce. The group is growing and my regulars are joining me on my chats on Periscope regularly. Support is the best. We can inspire each other with:

Sharing our favorite workouts such as classes in our area or our favorite workout dvds
Sharing our recipes
Share our achievements: weight loss, keeping on our programs, and more
Share uplifting scriptures, affirmations and quotes.

MY YOUTUBE ZUMBA PLAYLIST:

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Cool Black History Fact – Designer Zelda Wynn Valdes

Posted by Marguerite | February 3, 2016.

#BlackHistoryMonth lets honor Ms. Zelda Wynn Valdes; a famous black designer. Inventor of THE playboy bunny costume pic.twitter.com/8hhedkJtbO

— Coolie (@iiGetHerWet) February 3, 2016

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How to save money and have a healthy family

Posted by Marguerite | February 2, 2016.

Tips for you in saving money and earning money too!!

I have been in holistic health for almost nineteen years now. I can’t believe it myself, but when I first signed up to be a distributor with Nature Sunshine Products my son was in a baby carrier. He is now taller than I and in his first year of college.

First: I became a distributor, promoting the herbal colon cleanse I still sale to this day, along with all of NSP’s 300-500 products. Second: While working a full-time job I sold the products on the side. I also took courses to become and Certified Herbalist in Chicago, under Medina J. Nance. I added the knowledge of Aromatherapy to my resume also because I love all the wonderful benefits of essential oils. Third: I later set up my own health blog and I’ve been blogging since that time (five or six years ago). Forth: After a few job layoffs in the Print Graphic industry, working for publishing companies and newspapers I decided to take my holistic health passion and turn it into a full-time profession. I went to school to become a Licensed Massage Therapist. It was challenging considering I was almost 50 years old at the time, but I completed the 11-month program at Soma Institute of Chicago.

Now I have my own space where I have clients who come in for massage, herbal body wraps and my ZYTO Compass scan that can read my clients and help them get on a personalized program with Nature Sunshine Products, including Essential oils, Flower Essence for emotional health and the other supplements the body reads for. We will be starting an INFORM Health class soon, which is a weight management 13 week class, with support, weekly weigh-ins and more in Homewood, IL, a south suburb of Chicago.