Calling All Baby Boomers! Raise Your Vibration by Being Grateful

Happy Sunday Everyone!

There was so much doom and gloom this week with the given worldwide economic situation. You pretty much had to live under a rock not to hear any of it. In addition, Americans are being bombarded with constant political ads, mostly negative. I for one have had my fill!''

I am choosing, for today, to step away from all of this negativity and raise my vibrational level by focusing on the people and things in my life for which I have to be grateful. Please join me and add to my list!

• I am grateful that my daughter is home from college for a four day visit.
• I am grateful that I had a household of healthy, happy college students last night, and got to make breakfast for them this morning.
• I am grateful that I am having my family over for a roast beef dinner today.
• I am grateful that I have roast beef and mashed potatoes to cook!
• I am grateful that it is such a beautiful fall day today.
• I am grateful that the Phillies are in the playoffs and playing today....Go Phillies!

C'mon.......What do you have to be grateful for? Spread the word! Let's attract something positive today!

Congratulations to October's Birthday Club Winner

Congratulations go out to this month's birthday girl, Meg R. from Florida.

Meg is a busy nurse practitioner from Florida who will be celebrating her 55th birthday on October 25th. She is a long time sufferer of night sweats due to an early hysterectomy, but she found her relief about a year ago when she purchased her first pair of wicking pajamas from Lunar Radiance.

What does Meg have to say about her sleepwear from Lunar Radiance?

"I was greatly impressed at how comfortable the PJ's were, soft, moveable against the sheets, and how comfortable I was. I can say I really didn't fully realize how uncomfortable I was until wearing your PJ's. It just seemed to balance my temperature."

"My initial expectation was that the material would be very flimsy and thin, but I was wrong. It is very comfortable to lounge in and you do not feel like you need a robe to 'cover up'. The repeated washings just make it more comfortable. These are certainly worth the price. It's part of how I take care of me ~ I'm worth it!"

So, What Product Did She Pick?

Meg decided that she would like to receive her 50% discount on one of our older styles, The Rochelle. Because it is a discontinued style, I asked her to select another item that would receive the 10% discount for this month. She picked one of her original favorites, The Colleen.

Our regular price, which is already discounted off of the msrp is $52.99, but in honor of Meg, The Colleen will be on sale for $47.70 for the month of October! Just click on the picture above to check it out.

You won't want to miss out on such a great value. So jump on it while supplies last. The Colleen is available in pink and sage green!

CLICK HERE to learn more about Lunar Radiance's birthday club. It's free and you don't have to buy a thing!

Palin-Biden Debate

Just Wondering......will you be watching? What are your hopes? What are your expectations?

Baby Boomer Women...Celebrate Your Birthdays!

I love celebrating my birthday and want to celebrate yours! Look to the left and sign up to receive the free newsletter from Lunar Radiance. During the speedy sign up, make sure to include your birthday.

Then, each month, one person who is celebrating their birthday that month, will be randomly selected to receive 50% off one pair of wicking pajamas of their choice or 50% off their choice of a wicking nightgown. It gets better! In honor of that person's birthday, the item they have chosen will be discounted 10% for the entire month for everyone to enjoy!

So jump on board our monthly birthday party and enjoy great savings on your favorite wicking sleepwear so you can say "Nightie, night" to night sweats!

My Hiatus is Over and I Have Quit!

Well, it has been a month since my last post, and now my hiatus is over. On September 3rd I smoked my last cigarette. The past 28 days have been quite challenging; more challenging than I expected. I suppose you have to be a smoker or an ex-smoker to truly appreciate the tentacles of nicotine addiction and the effect that the act of quitting really has.

I smoked since my sophomore year in high school. Over the years, almost everything I did became connected to smoking. When you quit smoking, not only do you experience withdrawal from nicotine, but you need to re-program your way of thinking when doing even the most daily chores. It goes beyond the biggies that everyone thinks of......the smoke after eating or the smoke with your daily coffee. Most smokers associate MANY activities with smoking. Smoking keeps us company while we work, talk on the phone, cook, clean, put on our makeup, drive to work, drive home from work. The list could go on and on.

Over the last month, there were many things I avoided, if I could, because the activity would trigger such a strong craving. Blogging was one. I ALWAYS smoked a few as I wrote. They kept me company when I would be doing my research for Sunday Morning News. I would fire a couple up as I checked my stats. I could go on and on with example, but I am sure you get my point.

I am early in "my quit," but I am making it. I have come to understand just how nicotine addiction works and why it is so hard to make a quit stick. Life is beginning to feel a bit more back to normal, and I have missed some feeling of normalcy. One of the supports I have used is a fabulous website called QuitNet. If you or someone you know is looking for support as they break their nicotine addiction, pay a visit to http://www.quitnet.com/ I am eternally grateful to my family and friends who have been supportive and understanding during this last month. So, this post represents another hurdle I have overcome as I make my way through my recovery. Another day down and another day following the mantra "NOPE".....not one puff ever!

Sunday Morning News Just for Us - Baby Boomers That Is!

Happy Labor Day weekend to my fellow laboring baby boomers! This holiday, started about a hundred years ago, was put into place to honor the working man. It is now the signal for one last trip to the beach, final barbeques, and the beginning of school. I used to joke that I went into a state of mourning because I would be giving up my carefree days to return to teaching. I still lament because, although I love teaching, I sure do hate getting up early!

So what happened this week that is interesting?

• Well, we can't overlook the selection of Sarah Palin. So much talk has been made of the "glass ceiling." I guess we will have to see just how far she can go. Whatever your political beliefs, there is no denying that her selection made for more excitement in this year's campaign.
• Women and baby boomers are becoming a driving force in video gaming. Who would think?? A new report from IBIS World claims that 38% of gamers in the US are women and 24% of them are over 50! What are your favorites? Click Here to read more....
• Perimenopause, the years leading up to the actual stopping of menses, which is menopause, can last from a few months to several years. Think this is where you are? Click Here to read more about signs and symptoms.
• How do you feel about yoga? A study from India is offering compelling evidence that yoga eases the physical and emotional symptoms associated with menopause. The women tracked in the study showed significant improvement with their hot flashes, concentration and memory. Click Here to read more.......
• Women are the primary financiers in many households, but a recent survey conducted by Prudential showed that although we are clear about our financial priorities, we experience what they call a "confidence gap." Click Here to read about "5 Simple Steps to Boost Your Financial Confidence."

WOW! McCain Surprises Everyone

Last night as my husband and I watched the final night of the Democratic National Convention, I commented that I really felt McCain was up for a large challenge when facing Obama because of his promise of change; something our country yearns for. I was questioning what McCain could possibly do to jump start and electrify his campaign. I think we all received his answer this morning.

Sarah Palin, Governor of Alaska and mother of five, has certainly put the spark back into McCain's campaign, and I must admit, has had me rivoted to my TV this morning as I am working. I was losing interest in this election. I really felt it was more of the same. Even last night as I watched Obama, who I think is a fabulous orator, I was not moved in his direction. There is a reason why I am undecided, but this morning I am at least excited again about this election. My mind is already reeling with the pros and cons, but I am eager to learn more about this woman and what she may possibly bring to the McCain ticket and to our country.