February  2013
 

 
Hello from Mahlah!

  

The holidays have passed and our New Year's resolutions are looming ahead. No need to dread them. Embrace and stick to your goals.  Stay organized and on task.  We all want to see our businesses grow in the New Year. What are your plans to see that happen?  Are you able to plan, track activity, and establish goals?  Have you reviewed last year's business plan and drafted this years? Have you heard about ITS (a) Workshop yet?
  

Make 2013 the year you find the inspiration, tools, and success you need to create a thriving business.  There are many elements which make up a dynamic business. At ITS (a) Workshop we have combined the expert skills of three professional local small business owners to share their secrets to being inspired by their passion in their work, staying organized and tracking their activity and trends, and succeeding in setting goals, follow through, and focus.

 
Winter Parties

 

Although we often feel the need to hibernate during these cold months of winter, consider coming out of your heap and have a winter party! Gather a small crowd of friends and bundle up.

 

 

 Sit by an outdoor fire pit and snuggle up. 

   


Serve wintery drinks like hot toddies. 
  The cute idea below is from Country Living Magazine.  I'm a sucker for decanters and labels.

Feast on hearty soups & comfort foods
 
About the Author

 



Interior Designer Mahlah Karpavage has had a passion for design since childhood. As an adult she followed her passion by earning her BFA in Interior Architecture & Design. She now owns Design Me By Mahlah an Interior Design and Organizing business in the San Francisco Bay Area.  

 

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Healthy Home Tip
 
"A Lick and a Promise" 
In memory of my sweet great grandmother I have to share this term. Sometimes we just do not have the time or energy to deep clean our homes weekly. MamMaw would say "give it a lick and a promise".  It means you give it a quick swish and a promise that you'll deep clean it soon. So don't feel guilty to quickly sweep and wipe the bathroom counter with a hand towel. Spring cleaning is on the horizon.  Thanks MamMaw, miss you.  
 

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Resonation Acupuncture, Santa Cruz California

 

Katie Briggs L.Ac. has been serving the Santa Cruz community since 2004 with Acupuncture, Sound & Vibration Therapy & Herbal Formulation. Katie's goal is to support the wisdom of your body allowing you to heal and thrive. Experience not only the resolution of illness and pain but increased energy, vitality, preserved youth and longevity.

 

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If you do find yourself with a cold or flu, receiving Resonation Acupuncture care when you are sick allows your body to heal on a deep level resorting lost health. I encourage you to leverage this opportunity to support your immune system and cleanse out old unexplained health challenges.

 

Enjoy 20% off your initial appointment now through February in celebration of Chinese New Year.

Happy Year of the Snake!

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