Wednesday, September 30, 2015

SEPTEMBER CONTEST WINNER IS......CHRISSY D.

CONGRATS....Another contest is over and Chrissy D. was randomly chosen to be the new owner of this piece from our website:

Make sure you join in on the fun for October. There is a wonderful handmade necklace by my partner "Karen" up for grabs this month.

Click here to learn how to enter our contests:

http://amazingmolds4you.blogspot.com/p/join-our-contests.html

45 Pumpkin Decorating Projects...

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45 Pumpkin Decorating Projects

Pumpkins add stylish, creative and fun touches to fall decorating. Try our techniques for creating pumpkins with personality!

Corn husk covers

For clever pumpkin art, attach slightly damp corn-husk strips at the stem and base of pumpkins with clear-drying gel glue. Buy packs of dried corn husks (used to make tamales) in the international foods section of a grocery store or at Walmart for this fall decorating idea.

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Click below for some more fantastic ideas:

http://www.midwestliving.com/homes/seasonal-decorating/pumpkin-decorating-projects/?page=3

Sunday, September 27, 2015

MY DR. SUGGESTED TAI CHI TO ME, WHAT ABOUT 4 YOU?

Sherri 3:09 PM 0 Comments

It constantly amazes me that stress can do so much harm to our bodies, hundreds if not thousands of stress related illnesses are reported daily. Maybe this can help ~Karen

Tai chi: A gentle way to fight stress
Tai chi helps reduce stress and anxiety. And it also helps increase flexibility and balance.

By Mayo Clinic Staff
Multimedia
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If you're looking for a way to reduce stress, consider tai chi (TIE-CHEE). Originally developed for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions. Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements.

What is tai chi?

Tai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that, today, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.

Tai chi, also called tai chi chuan, is a noncompetitive, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching. Each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.

Tai chi has many different styles. Each style may subtly emphasize various tai chi principles and methods. There are variations within each style. Some styles may focus on health maintenance, while others focus on the martial arts aspect of tai chi.

Tai chi is different from yoga, another type of meditative movement. Yoga includes various physical postures and breathing techniques, along with meditation.

Who can do tai chi?

Tai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact, because tai chi is a low impact exercise, it may be especially suitable if you're an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.

You may also find tai chi appealing because it's inexpensive and requires no special equipment. You can do tai chi anywhere, including indoors or outside. And you can do tai chi alone or in a group class.

Although tai chi is generally safe, women who are pregnant or people with joint problems, back pain, fractures, severe osteoporosis or a hernia should consult their health care provider before trying tai chi. Modification or avoidance of certain postures may be recommended.

Why try tai chi?

When learned correctly and performed regularly, tai chi can be a positive part of an overall approach to improving your health. The benefits of tai chi may include:

Decreased stress, anxiety and depression
Improved mood
Improved aerobic capacity
Increased energy and stamina
Improved flexibility, balance and agility
Improved muscle strength and definition
More research is needed to determine the health benefits of tai chi. Some evidence indicates that tai chi also may help:

Enhance quality of sleep
Enhance the immune system
Help lower blood pressure
Improve joint pain
Improve symptoms of congestive heart failure
Improve overall well-being
Reduce risk of falls in older adults
How to get started with tai chi

Although you can rent or buy videos and books about tai chi, consider seeking guidance from a qualified tai chi instructor to gain the full benefits and learn proper techniques.

You can find tai chi classes in many communities today. To find a class near you, contact local fitness centers, health clubs and senior centers. Tai chi instructors don't have to be licensed or attend a standard training program. It's a good idea to ask about an instructor's training and experience, and get recommendations if possible.

A tai chi instructor can teach you specific positions and breathing techniques. An instructor can also teach you how to practice tai chi safely, especially if you have injuries, chronic conditions, or balance or coordination problems. Although tai chi is slow and gentle, and generally doesn't have negative side effects, it may be possible to get injured if you don't use the proper techniques.

After learning tai chi, you may eventually feel confident enough to do tai chi on your own. But if you enjoy the social aspects of a class, consider continuing with group tai chi classes.

Maintaining the benefits of tai chi

While you may gain some benefit from a tai chi class that lasts 12 weeks or less, you may enjoy greater benefits if you continue tai chi for the long term and become more skilled.

You may find it helpful to practice tai chi in the same place and at the same time every day to develop a routine. But if your schedule is erratic, do tai chi whenever you have a few minutes. You can even practice the soothing mind-body concepts of tai chi without performing the actual movements when you are in a stressful situation, such as a traffic jam or a tense work meeting, for instance.

Information taken from this article:

http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/tai-chi/art-20045184

Friday, September 25, 2015

Happy Halloween Friends!

Sherri 1:37 AM 0 Comments

Here at Amazing Molds 4 You we are constantly adding new and fabulous items bringing us closer and closer to our goal of becoming one of the largest online Silicone Mold outlets. Our molds can be used with any material. Whether you’re baking or designing jewelry, we are there with fresh and fabulous ideas! Fabulous so pop on over and check out the Halloween Collection. If it is a Witches Hat or perhaps a Lady Skeleton with a Rose in her hair, just ask and we will get your order out to you immediately.

All of the items in our store are hand-crafted at the time you order so that means they as well can be custom ordered to suit your needs.

We are offering a couple of different Sales options for you to choose from so depending on your order, there is something for everyone!

BOGO Sale Buy 3 Silicone Molds and get the 4^th Free! (The free item must be less or of equal value to qualify)

Buy 1 Get 1 Free for the Jewelry here:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/AmazingMolds4You?section_id=17238599&ref=shopsection_leftnav_3

Send us a message and let us know what Sales option you have in mind and if your order will be custom or not, we will get back to you within 2-4 hours if not immediately.

Below, we have added some of our Halloween and Fall inspired items and if there is something that you don’t see, just ask and we will do our best to locate it for you!

CLICK HERE TO ENTER OUR STORE....

Friday, September 11, 2015

CLEARANCE SALE ~ JEWELRY

Sherri 1:40 AM 0 Comments

Everything in my store in the "Everything Else Jewelry" section is for sale buy 1 get 1 free.

I need to make room for more Silicone items so everything must go. Each piece comes in an organza pouch that ties and, colors are pink, burgundy, purple and peach.

All designs are handmade and depending on which listing, they are Druzy Stones, .925 silver etc. Each piece is one of a kind.

Amazing Molds 4 You

~Sherri

Amazingmolds4you@gmail.com

https://www.etsy.com/shop/AmazingMolds4You?ection_id=17238599&ref=shopsection_leftnav_3

Below are a few pieces in the collection:

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

SAVING HOURS IN YOUR DAY!

Sherri 1:03 AM 0 Comments

I am going to let you in on a couple Social Media secrets that I have recently come across that literally have been saving me hours each day keeping up with my Social Media accounts. There are many different platforms that one can use however, basically we all have one thing in common. We have information that we would like to share with as many people as possible each day. For years I have been using the top resources for this media such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and for my business I use Etsy. These have become a daily partnership between user and platform and we often find ourselves missing out on daily activities because we must post, update, blog and then think about tomorrows strategy for the same thing all over again.

With all this said, I can honestly tell you that even though I have lost years of my life going through the same steps to get my point across, I have never found a program that offers exactly what I needed to fulfill my basic needs as a business owner.

My needs are not vast, indeed they are very limited yet with all the knowledge we have that runs through our internet, no one had come up with a solution to scheduling information that contains graphics. Yes, there had been programs that would send out your information in a tweet, programs that would schedule these tweets and then of course programs that would do all that and hold your graphics for further use.

For all this the prices have been outrageous! While remembering that this is not what I want nor need, I went on a quest for a solution and after what I felt was an eternity I found the solution and I am going to share it with as many people as I can.

The solutions are Buffer.com & Bulkpublish.com, not to be confused with Bulkpublishing.com which I had the misfortune of doing in the beginning which caused, I might add, some delays in setting up my accounts.

Now, let’s talk about what is on everyone’s minds when they jump into a new adventure within the business world, “how much is this going to cost me”? You’re in luck because not only have I brought you the solution, I most likely will be saving you money.

Buffer offers a few different avenues for setting up the type of account that best suits your needs. They of course have a “Free Trial”, then the “Awesome Plan” finishing by offering their “Business Plans”.

Now, you must also have a Bulkpublish account which at the moment is being offered at an “early bird discount of 50% on all plans for Beta users” while in Beta. You will not be charged until the program rolls out and you will be notified one month before this happens. By clicking here you can view the price table of what pricing will cost after the Beta has come to a conclusion.

Some useful information that I am sure you already know but can really make a huge difference when setting up your marketing strategies:

Scheduled Posts with Inline Images

Science tells us that images in posts get 18% more clicks, 89% more favorites, and 150% more retweets. This drives higher engagements easily.

So, there you have it! Since finding this solution I have tracked my ability to use the hours saved by pumping up my marketing in areas that had been lacking due to time restraints. I have found that within a few short weeks I have increased sales across the board.

What do you have to lose, if it worked for me, and you can ask anyone, at times I can be difficult to please. Never again will I have to manually place an image in a post!

I am sure I have your attention however there is just one more little goody I want to share. You can not only connect and schedule your postings within more than just one social account; you can also have more than one connected Team member within your company. So, while posting in your Twitter account another team member can be posting within Facebook and so on. Yet, you can also be publishing these posts within different social accounts at the same time just by clicking a button!

I have now been on my new Social Media journey for almost a month and can honestly say, "It has changed my life".

If I have given you information that has been beneficial in your daily work week, please let them know I sent you their way!

~Sherri Hill~

September 2015

Amazingmolds4you

Buffer + BulkPublish = Awesomeness for Pro Publishers!

Disclaimer:

Buffer and BulkPublish

BulkPublish is not owned or operated by Buffer. BulkPublish is a companion tool for professional publishers who use Buffer. BulkPublish leverages Buffer's infrastructure for scheduling your posts. Therefore, all limits set by Buffer's plans apply to your BulkPublish accounts. If you are hitting limits on your Buffer, consider checking out their Awesome Plan or their Business Plans.

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

USING OUR BLOG FOR THE CONTESTS

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1. FIRST VISIT THE CONTEST INFORMATION PAGE TO LEARN WHAT TO DO TO ENTER THE CONTESTS

2. AFTER READING THE INFORMATION ON THAT PAGE, VISIT THE MONTHLY CONTESTS PAGE

3. MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW THE INFORMATION ON WHAT THE REQUIREMENTS ARE TO ENTER THE CONTEST

4. LEAVE US A BLOG MESSAGE OR USING ANY OF THE EMAILS HIGHLIGHTED ON OUR BLOG. MAKING SURE YOU LEAVE YOU TWITTER NAME AND INFORMATION SHOWING US THAT YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE REQUIREMENTS. YOU WILL THEN BE NOTIFIED AND ADDED TO THE CONTEST.