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.
Turkey trotting for YOU,
Ellen Lovelace, Founder and President
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November Calendar |
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"?!)
10 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!
11 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!
15 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!
22 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
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Holidays: They're Coming! |
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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Thanksgiving Zen |
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:
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Start a tradition of writing or
stating one thing you are grateful for on each day of
your vacation.
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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
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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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