New Book Release-Worth More Than Rubies

I had to take a minute to toot the horn of a fellow Boomer Diva, Kathie M. Thomas and congratulate her on the launch of her new book!

"Worth More Than Rubies" is all about women who want to be home for their families, while still contributing to the household income. Kathie M. Thomas, a fellow baby boomer has been working at home for over 14 years. In that time she has been able to watch her five daughters grow up while also running a full time business at home. This book will inspire you and give you ideas to return home to work. What you will learn in "Worth More Than Rubies":

• The value of women working at home and being present for their families.
• The benefits both children and spouses receive from a mother home fulltime.
• Cost savings from being at home.
• Examples of connections you can make outside of the home so you don't feel all alone.
• A list of 64 different types of businesses that you can operate from home, .. and much much more!
  

Interested? Click Here to check it out at Amazon!

Go Green and Feel Beautiful

Whenever I come across something that I love, I just have to share it with you. Have you heard of Upurea?

At Upurea, shoppers find the perfect skincare and bodycare for their skin type, organically sensual fragrances, remarkable haircare and styling products, and luxurious scents for the home. All of the products fall within one of three categories: "absolute pure", made with only 100% organic ingredients, "natural", made with the purest, most effective ingredients derived from the Earth; and "natural science", a blend of botanicals combined with non-toxic ingredients. These are definitely "green" beauty products at their finest and the company prides itself on being environmentally sound.

Imagine finishing your day with a relaxing shower or bath, then stepping into your wicking sleepwear. Sounds like the makings for a great night's sleep! To see what it is all about, CLICK HERE!

Turning Desire Into Something More

I am frequently asked how I came up with idea to start my wicking sleepwear business, Lunar Radiance. The basic answer is simple: necessity. I was experiencing night sweats and found wicking pajamas by accident. As my husband and I sat at dinner that night, and my pajamas were still in the bag, we started discussing possibilities. You see, I had always had in the recesses of my mind, the desire to start a business. I always admired people who took an idea and ran with it, and created a business. I guess I had always had an entrepreneurial spirit, but just didn't have a direction.

Once I experienced the relief that was provided with this remarkable product I began to think....hey Eileen, what are your waiting for? Millions of baby boomer women are in the same boat. I had never heard of wicking sleepwear, and I am on the internet all the time; why not spread the word? So, from those simple questions, an obvious need and an innate desire, and hours of tireless research, my journey began.

Do I have a business background? The answer is no. I have been a teacher for 28 years, but I can read, listen and learn. Am I a computer guru? The answer is no. However, I can read, listen and learn. As I began the process I realized that there is a wealth of information, resources and support available as long as you are eager and willing to read, listen and learn and to put in the time.

Now, I am not naive enough to think that just because you have desire every idea can be turned into a lucrative business; there has to be a market. (That's an entire blog entry in itself) The steps in the process of turning an idea into a full fledged business are numerous and at times exhausting, but it can be done and the personal satisfaction is indescribable.

I love this business. I get excited when I get an email from someone who has reaped the benefits of the wicking sleepwear I carry and are finally sleeping better. I am gratified when a woman, who has found some information from my resources page or my newsletter, tells me that she found help or could relate in some way to what I had written. I become energized when I am networking with other baby boomer women who are engaged in thinking and creating. I feel an immense sense of pride when I look at my website. What was once notes and drawings on sheets of paper, is now up and running and evolving, changing and expanding.

It is true.....desire can be turned into something more. What is your passion?

Sleeping and Menopause

I didn't need to read an article to know that in the last couple of years, my sleep patterns have definitely taken a turn for the worse. Often it is difficult for me to fall asleep, and I can't remember the last time that I slept through the night. I am still perimenopausal, so I still have periods. As my period draws near, my sleep disturbances are worse as are my night sweats. At that time, I am always grateful for my wicking pajamas and nightgowns.

In my surfing today, I came across an article that provided more validation of my plight and the plight of many other perimenopausal and menopausal women, and I wanted to share it with you. It is titled Getting a Good Night's Sleep is the Biggest Problem For Women Entering Menopause. It states that "Sleep disruption is the most common and severe symptom reported by middle-aged women when their periods change and they start moving into the menopause, according to a study in the April issue of the UK-based Journal of Clinical Nursing." Click Here to read more.

Looking for more articles pertaining to menopause, perimenopause and assorted issues important to Baby Boomers? Click Here!

Ticker Factory

Happy Sunday Everyone! How many of you have a long weekend? I do! Yeah! I wanted to pass along something I found that is fun. It is called the Ticker Factory.

If you are like me and you need to physically scratch things off your "to do" list, then you may like this. Since I am in the process of some serious weight loss, I need to do everything I can to keep myself motivated. This site allowed me to create a cute way to chart my progress. Wow...going public really makes me accountable now!



You can do a count down for just about anything! Count down your days left before vacation; count down the days until you retire; chart your progress towards saving a certain amount of money....the possibilities go on and on. Give it a try!

Wicking Sleepwear Extravaganza

Lunar Radiance is celebrating Memorial Day weekend with a free shipping extravaganza!

All weekend beginning Saturday, May 24th thru Monday, May 26th we will be having a FREE SHIPPING extravaganza.

Throughout those days and for limited time periods, one product will be set to ship free. The product chosen for free shipping will change throughout the weekend! You could check in at 2 a.m. and find the Colleen wicking pajamas being offered with free shipping, or visit our store at dinner time and find the Dee Dee wicking nightgown has free shipping. It's kind of like free shipping roulette!

Want to say "Nightie, night" to night sweats? Just check in frequently throughout the holiday weekend and enjoy free shipping on one of your favorites!

Have a great Memorial Day weekend!

Calling All Empty Nesters

As many of you who regularly visit my blog know, this coming August I will be an official empty nester. This past week, my daughter and I attended one of the many college orientations. The college representatives did their best at providing the parents with tips for helping their college freshmen make the transition into college life, but what about us?

I must admit, I am intrigued by the idea of having a life of my own again. It has been a long time since I have not had daily, hands on responsibility for my children. What will it be like to not have to cook or clean up after someone other than my husband and myself? What will it feel like to not have daily, physical contact with my daughter so that I know she is ok? As a mother, as many of you know, all you need to do is look at your child and you can tell if something is off. Now I will have to resort to a tone of voice or the words in an email to determine if things are on or off course. These questions have been keeping me awake as much as my night sweats did before I found wicking pajamas!

So I am looking to my readers for advice; not just for myself, but for other baby boomers as well, who are moving into the next phase.

• What should I/we expect over the next few months as we prepare?
• What did you find helpful as you made the switch from full time parent to part time parent?
• What was the best part and what was the worst part of becoming an empty nester?
• If you have already become an empty nester, you are an expert, please share your expertise!