It's hard to believe the holidays are upon us, but it
sure is exciting! The holidays also bring lots of stress and headaches
for many people.
We'd like to
help our readers and clients realize that there is a better way. I
heard it put beautifully recently: when you work with us, you're not
buying services, you're buying TIME. And what better gift to give
yourself?
This month and
next we will be focusing on giving you ideas to lift the burden and
make this time of year nothing but pure fun. We want to help you keep
your life in balance, and to be on call for you when you us.
Ellen Lovelace, Founder and President
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November
Calendar
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4 Daylight
Saving Time ends
"Fall
back" with your clocks one hour before going to bed on the night
of Saturday the 3rd. (And did you know it really is called
"Daylight Saving Time," and not "SavingS"?!)
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U.S. Marine Corps Day
On this date
in 1775 the Second Continental Congress voted to raise 2 battalions of
Continental Marines, thus marking the birth of the Corps. Semper
Fidelis!
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Veterans' Day
Veteran's Day
is a federal holiday honoring men and women, both living and deceased,
who have served in the nation's armed forces. In 1919, President
Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11th as Armistice Day to commemorate
the end of World War I, which took place at the 11th hour, of the 11th
day, of the 11th month. Congress changed the name to Veteran's Day in
1954. Raise the flag, pause to reflect, then hug your favorite veteran
today!
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Great American Smokeout
Are you
thinking about quitting smoking? Today's the day! Sponsored by the
American Cancer Society, it's an opportunity to join millions of other
smokers in saying "no thanks" to cigarettes for 24 hours.
Please, please, please stop smoking!
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Thanksgiving Day
No way to give
you the full story here: pilgrims, Indians, harvests, celebrations,
turkeys, maize...the list goes on. Just eat until you're full, and take
time to be thankful for all the joy in your life. (Oh, and take it
easy--the average person eats over 4000 calories on Thanksgiving Day!!)
Have other
dates this month that are important to you: birthdays, anniversaries,
etc.? Visit our Forget
Me Not page on our website to learn how QCS can make sure no
important date ever goes forgotten again.
Click here for tools and ideas about
how to quit smoking for good!
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The Holidays:
They're Coming!
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The holidays are RIGHT around the corner. Now is the
time to start thinking about how QCS can help you this upcoming holiday
season. The list of things you have to do is endless, but so is the
list of ways we can help! Just some of our holiday services are:
- Home and office decor
- Holiday shopping: for
family and for clients/customers
- Gift wrapping
- Holiday travel plans
- Party planning
- Card addressing &
mailing
- Pet and house sitting
We can choose the perfect gift for everyone on your
list, wrap it, and deliver it! We can find you the getaway beach villa
you've been dreaming of! We can tame that wild address list and get all
your cards out before New Year's this time! We can make your office
holiday party a stress-free joy!
BUT.....You've got to act soon to get us booked! Holiday
time is our busiest time of the year too, and our services book up
early. For our clients with multiple holiday needs, special package
rates are available. Contact us today to find out how we can make these
your best holidays yet!
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Despite the warning bells in your head , you've gone and
done it again - you committed to hauling the family back to your
childhood home. Let's face it, Thanksgiving with the family is a whole
other world, isn't it?
With
a focus on perspective and a little bit of planning, you can maintain a
Zen-like state despite fighting traffic jams or nosy Aunt Gertrude.
Perspective
It
sounds simple, but focus on the holiday. Thanksgiving is not
about materialism. It is a time to focus on family and friends,
and to be thankful for all that you have.
So
when the emotional buttons that your family installed have been pushed
one too many times, try these tips:
- Start
a tradition of writing or stating one thing you are grateful for
on each day of your vacation.
- Investigate
charitable volunteer opportunities in the area you are
visiting. Encourage your family to spend an hour or two
volunteering with you.
Like
a Boy Scout, Be Prepared
If you're flying,
check in online before you get to the airport. If you can't make
it with carry-ons, ship your bags via UPS or FedEx to your
destination. You'll zip through the airport.
To help pass the time and keep little ones entertained,
load your iPod with books as well as music. And for long drives,
get books on CD. You can get them at your local library.
Book time in the middle of family overload to go for a
walk or better yet, to a local spa for a massage.
Rehearse
concise answers for the dreaded comments and questions: "You look
tired." "Have you gained weight?" "Are you dating
anyone?" Take away the element of surprise and shut down the
negativity.
Finally, look for some fun local events and festivals in
the area .
Keep in mind
what you're grateful for, and this year's holiday just might be one
you'll look back on fondly.
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You Can Do THAT For Me?!
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As we talk about the work we
do, invariably folks are stunned to find out about some recent task we
handled. So, each month we'll tell you about something interesting
we've done. It might also spark an idea for how we can help YOU!
Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday for many: family,
friends, and good food. But not nearly as many of us enjoy the
preparation: getting the house in shape for guests, standing in long
grocery lines, hours of cooking... Don't let it all make you break out
in a cold sweat. Follow the lead of some of our clients, and let us
save your holiday!
We can assist in many ways to ensure your Thanksgiving
is stress free and impressive.
*Menu planning
*Pantry inventory
*Shopping list creation
*Shopping (grocery, décor,
gifts, etc.)
*Organizing & stocking
the pantry
*Arranging
chefs/caterers
*Decorating
for the occasion
*Table
setting
We want this Thanksgiving to be as delightful--and
stress-free--as possible for you and your guests.
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