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In today's episode, Mark Stewart is sitting down with me. He shares his background and journey to Agriculture Future of America (AFA), explaining how he transitioned from higher education fundraising to his current role through networking connections. Mark described AFA's mission and highlights how AFA enhances students' networks and aids in career pathway exploration. We also dive deep into board governance. Mark shares insights from his experience across various organizations. He shares the importance of understanding different board structures and the critical need for proper vetting before joining any board. Mark stresses the significance of board member characteristics, highlighting critical thinking and objectivity as essential qualities. He cautions against joining boards solely to solve specific problems, emphasizing the importance of believing in the organization's mission. You'll learn the three main aspects of board responsibilities if you're looking to serve.  Resources & Links: Author Patrick Lencioni A Bit of Optimism Podcast Cultivating Leaders- AFA Podcast Be A Maker School Join The Directory Of The West Get our FREE resource for Writing a Strong Job Description Get our FREE resource for Making the Most of Your Internship Email us at hello@ofthewest.co Join the Of The West Email List List your jobs on Of The West Connect with Mark: Visit the AFA website Connect with Jessie: Follow on Instagram @ofthewest.co and @mrsjjarv Follow on Facebook @jobsofthewest Check out the Of The West website Be sure to subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm calling this episode “Real ID for-real this time”. We've been thrilled to have Department of Public Safety General Council Eric Brown join us a few times on In Legal Terms. We've discussed Real IDs but the requirements for those IDs have been postponed many years many times. We'll find out what's up now. And we're grateful that Treasure Tyson, Director of Driver Service Bureau will be here also to answer questions about driver's licenses.Founded in 1938, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety currently has over 1,400 employees throughout the state. Those employees perform a variety of tasks, including issuing driver's licenses and firearm permits, patrolling our roads and highways, keeping drugs off the streets, providing training and certification to law enforcement agencies, conducting forensic analysis and investigations, and much more.The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) will kick off its 2025 National Educating America Tour with a free Alzheimer's & Caregiving Educational Conference for Mississippi residents on Wednesday, February 19 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm CT at the Hilton Jackson Hotel (1001 East County Line Road, Jackson). The free conference is open to everyone and will allow participants to learn from experts in the field of Alzheimer's disease, brain health, caregiving, and legal and long-term care planning. Register by visiting //www.alzfdn.org/tour. Advance registration is highly recommended. Our friend Richard Courtney will be the legal representative speaking. What's up with our Mississippi legislature? Find out! The next season of the MPB News program @Issue has started. It's heard on Fridays, at 6:30pm on MPB Think Radio. There will be additional content on the Mississippi Public Broadcasting YouTube channel. Republican Austin Barbour and Democrat Brandon Jones will participate in the weekly recaps and roundtable discussions about current issues.January 31st is the Qualifying Deadline at 5:00 p.m. for Party primary and independent candidates for municipal office. March 3rd Primary Election Voter Registration Deadline for mail registration applications post-marked no later than March 3rd are eligible to vote in the April 1, 2025 Municipal Primary Elections. https://www.sos.ms.gov/content/documents/elections/2025/2025%20Website%20Calendar%20-%20Municipal%20Elections.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"One of the things I enjoy most about communication is the ability to influence people and then see a result, which to me is what marketing is all about." - Nicole Erceg   As the Director of Marketing at Agriculture Future of America (AFA), Nicole Erceg leads a talented team responsible for increasing brand awareness, engagement, and loyalty among diverse stakeholders, from college students to agriculture industry leaders. With nearly a decade of experience in communications and marketing roles, she has a passion for compelling content and strategies that add value and showcase the impact of agriculture and food systems. In this interview, Nicole shares her journey, experiences, and future predictions for marketing in agriculture.    Website: https://www.agfuture.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleerceg/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AgFuture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agfutureamerica/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agriculturefutureofamerica

"One of the things I enjoy most about communication is the ability to influence people and then see a result, which to me is what marketing is all about." - Nicole Erceg   As the Director of Marketing at Agriculture Future of America (AFA), Nicole Erceg leads a talented team responsible for increasing brand awareness, engagement, and loyalty among diverse stakeholders, from college students to agriculture industry leaders. With nearly a decade of experience in communications and marketing roles, she has a passion for compelling content and strategies that add value and showcase the impact of agriculture and food systems. In this interview, Nicole shares her journey, experiences, and future predictions for marketing in agriculture.    Website: https://www.agfuture.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleerceg/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AgFuture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agfutureamerica/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agriculturefutureofamerica

When it comes to dementia diagnoses, the earlier, the better, but why is it difficult to detect dementia in its early stages? Moreover, what strategies can be used to improve dementia detection? Dr. Josh Chodosh joins the podcast to answer these questions and discuss how public health initiatives could improve dementia diagnoses. He also talks about his work with the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Center, a public health center focused on early detection and ending the stigma around dementia. Guest: Joshua Chodosh, MD, director, division of geriatric medicine and palliative care, Michael L. Freedman professor of geriatric research, Grossman School of Medicine, New York University, staff physician, VA Harbor Healthcare System   Show Notes Learn more about the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Public Health Center of Excellence on Early Detection of Dementia on their website. Learn more about the Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) in Wisconsin and across the country. Learn more about Dr. Chodosh on his NYU Langone Health bio. Learn more about how to get a dementia diagnosis on our website. Learn how to get a free virtual memory screening through the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) on their website.   Connect with Us Find transcripts and more at our website. Email Dementia Matters: dementiamatters@medicine.wisc.edu Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center's e-newsletter. Enjoy Dementia Matters? Consider making a gift to the Dementia Matters fund through the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer's. All donations go toward outreach and production.

Mark Stewart serves as the president and CEO of Agriculture Future of America (AFA). He is responsible for leading the organization's external relationships and strategic planning processes for short and long-term growth. He joined AFA in June 2011 as director of development and communications. Mark was formerly the director of development and communications for the Don Bosco Centers, Kansas City, Missouri, where he supervised all development, fundraising and communications operations for the centers. He previously served as the vice president of Hartsook Companies, Inc., Wichita, Kansas, and held development roles for both Avila University and Northwest Missouri State University. Mark is a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University where he received both his B.S. and M.B.A. degrees. He also earned his doctorate in educational leadership and policy analysis from the University of Missouri. Mark serves on the Board of Directors for the American Royal Association as well as Together We Grow, an agricultural diversity consortium. He is also a Farm Foundation Round Table Fellow and is active with many other industry associations and national meetings. Past volunteer involvement has included America's Heartland advisory board, Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, Northland Career Center (Kansas City) agricultural education advisory board, Northeast Kansas City HELP Center, Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Kansas City and serving on the Leadership Council at his church. Personally, Mark is married to his wife Megan, together raising their four daughters in Kansas City, Missouri.In this intriguing episode of the "Intentional Agribusiness Leader," Mark Jewell invites Mark Stewart to discuss the crucial role of intentional action in both personal and business contexts. This conversation offers valuable insights into how agribusiness leaders can actively cultivate a future-ready industry by investing in young talent.Mark Stewart delves into the necessities of intentional actions, emphasizing meaningful, action-oriented, and focused endeavors in both the professional sphere and beyond. He articulates the influential activities of AFA and its commitment to nurturing undergraduate talent through networking, competency development, and career exploration.Listeners can expect to explore the importance of building and leveraging personal networks before their need arises. As Mark Stewart illustrates how AFA facilitates connections between students and industry professionals, this episode serves as an essential resource for understanding the dynamics of human capital development in agribusiness.Key Takeaways:The power of intention lies in meaningful actions that are followed through with focus and determination.Networking is not only about building connections but also about leveraging them with intentional and purposeful actions.The AFA, represented by Mark Stewart, plays a pivotal role in shaping young talent within the agribusiness sector, emphasizing the triad of networking, competency building, and career exploration.Implementing practices such as stay interviews can significantly contribute to understanding and improving employee engagement and retention.Leadership vulnerability and humility are key components in overcoming professional hurdles and creating a healthy organizational culture.Notable Quotes:"You have to stay focused on it. And so I think, again, there's genuine meaning behind it. It's action oriented and you have some focus to it.""We're just rising the tide again. We're helping grow the competencies of young people building their network to be more eclectic than it would otherwise be.""The important keys is that you have to separate it from the performance review.""If you chase perfection, we can catch excellence.""How do you let that go...

MacKenna Clifton, 2022-2023 National FFA Southern Region Vice President; Rhiannon Curley, Agriculture Future of America (AFA) student advisor

A career in food and agriculture is meaningful and fulfilling, but few students are pursuing it. Agriculture Future of America (AFA) is determined to change this. With a missional focus solely on reaching the next generation of ag leaders, AFA is engaging and training college students across the country through its mentorship, professional development, and training programs.   On this episode of Farmside Chat Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with AFA President Mark Stewart about the many ways his organization is training the next generation of ag leaders and its importance to the future of agriculture.    For more visit FB.Org.

Join Ashley McCarty and Carley Esser as they give you an inside conversation about a host of policy issues. Carley Esser currently serves as a professional staff member for the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee under Ranking Member John Boozman. She handles Title I commodities, disaster programs, and crop insurance.  Formerly, Esser was the senior legislative assistant for Missouri Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler where she handled the agriculture committee portfolio in addition to trade, energy, environment, education, foreign aid, transportation and infrastructure policy portfolios since 2018.  Other experience in the industry includes a stint with U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. Grains Council in their Global Strategies department, and extensive involvement with the National FFA Organization and Agriculture Future of America (AFA) organizations.  Esser graduated with a degree in Agricultural Education from the University of Missouri where she was able to work with agriculturalists across her home state.

As we get ready for 2022, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) is encouraging individuals to make a New Year's resolution to get a memory screening. AFA offers free, confidential memory screenings through a secure virtual format every Monday, Wednesday and Friday—appointments can be scheduled by calling AFA at 866-232-8484 or through AFA's website here. The service is available to everyone—there are no minimum age or insurance prerequisites.

The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) will host a free virtual Alzheimer's educational conference for Minnesotans on Tuesday, March 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. as part of its 2021 national Educating America Tour. The conference, which is free and open to everyone, will allow participants to learn from, and ask questions of, health, caregiving and legal experts. CEO Chuck Fuschillo talks about the conference.

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will host a free virtual Alzheimer’s educational conference for Minnesotans on Tuesday, March 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. as part of its 2021 national Educating America Tour. The conference, which is free and open to everyone, will allow participants to learn from, and ask questions of, health, caregiving and legal experts. CEO Chuck Fuschillo talks about the conference.

The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) will host a free virtual Alzheimer's educational conference for Minnesotans on Tuesday, March 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. as part of its 2021 national Educating America Tour. The conference, which is free and open to everyone, will allow participants to learn from, and ask questions of, health, caregiving and legal experts. CEO Chuck Fuschillo talks about the conference.

In this podcast, Miguel Armaza sits down with Sandy Kemper, Founder & CEO of C2FO, the world’s largest platform for working capital financing. C2FO serves over a million businesses representing over 10 trillion dollars in annual sales across more than 180 countries and their platform connects over 100 billion dollars of daily volume. Truly a global financial powerhouse! C2FO is a Series G company and has raised hundreds of millions of dollars from elite investors like Temasek, Union Square Ventures, Softbank, Allianz, Citi Ventures, Tiger Global and many more. Sandy has had a long and successful career in banking, technology, fintech, and asset management and he even told us how he turned his art collecting passion into a profitable business. Alexander “Sandy” C. Kemper Sandy is the founder of C2FO and serves as Chairman of the Board and CEO. In addition, he is Chairman of the Board of The Collectors Fund, a private equity fund focused on alternative asset classes. Prior to founding The Collectors Fund and C2FO, Sandy founded Perfect Commerce (fka eScout) and served as the company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 2000-06. Prior to founding Perfect Commerce, he served as Chairman of the Board and CEO of UMB Bank and CEO of UMB Financial, a NASDAQ traded financial services company more than $20 billion in assets. Sandy began his career with UMB after graduating from Northwestern University in 1987. He majored in American History. Sandy is an active angel and venture investor and serves on the corporate boards of UMB Financial (NASDAQ: UMBF), UMB Bank, NIC (NASDAQ: EGOV), and AXA Art USA (NYSE: AXA). He previously served on the board of Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe) and BATS Exchange, two of the largest stock exchanges in the world. Sandy and his family are active in academic, civic and philanthropic endeavors. He serves on the board of the Agriculture Future of America (AFA), a non-profit scholarship and leadership development organization that he co-founded. Sandy and his family live on a farm in Kansas City, Mo., where they raise and care for their horses, sheep and any and all wild animals (not including their four children). About C2FO C2FO is the world’s largest platform for working capital. We serve over one million businesses representing $10.5 trillion in annual sales across more than 180 countries. Our online platform connects more than $100 billion of daily accounts payable and accounts receivable. Whether you need working capital or have excess working capital, Name Your Rate™, and the C2FO platform will match your request in seconds. You can accelerate or extend AP or AR on demand, providing you, your customers and your suppliers greater control over cash flow. You can also utilize AR financing and other data-driven funding options. C2FO is working capital, working for everyone. Our mission is to deliver a future where every company in the world has the capital needed to grow. To learn more, visit C2FO.com.

Recorded on 06/26/2020 at the East Brunswick Public Library. Is Dementia and Alzheimer's the same? Is memory loss irreversible? What is normal aging? Is Alzheimer's preventable? Alzheimer's disease is a progressive and irreversible brain disorder. However, healthy lifestyle choices can reduce your risks of receiving a diagnostic of Alzheimer's. In this webinar, we will explore warning signs of dementia, healthy aging habits and more. Alicia Gomez and Sandra Menard are the National Coordinators for the Memory Screening Program at the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. Alicia Gomez has years of experience in aging research and behavioral health. She also has a Master's in Public Health from Montclair State University. Her top healthy habits: running marathon avidly and speaking Spanish fluently. Sandra Menard worked in management and research for several years. She has a Master's in Public Administration and a Master's in Community Health. Her top healthy habits : hiking and playing board games enthusiastically. Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) was founded in 2002 by a caregiver whose mother lived with Alzheimer's disease (1980-1992). At that time, there was little information available and nowhere to turn for support. His goal was to make sure that no other family living with Alzheimer's disease would have to go through the journey alone. AFA provides support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias nationwide, and fund research for better treatment and a cure. AFA operates a National Toll-Free Helpline (866-232-84848), staffed entirely by licenses social workers. AFA provides training and continuing education to professional caregivers and dementia-care settings. AFA's National Memory Screening Program provides free and confidential memory screenings at sites across the county. Test your memory : https://afamemorytest.com/

Sandy Kemper is Chairman of the Board and CEO of C2FO, the largest working capital market in the world.  C2FO is the first working capital market in the world. Their ability to create a seamless match between A/R and A/P has enabled efficiency in the riskless provisioning of working capital between suppliers and buyers, allowing suppliers to take control of their cash flow. C2FO believes Working capital is water for commerce and it’s as important to business life as water is to biological life.  Risk underwriting of working capital is a relic of the world’s broken credit system and that everyone’s A/P is someone else’s A/R.  Efficient markets are good for business and a marketplace solution for the distribution of working capital has the potential to open the floodgates of liquidity for hundreds of millions of businesses around the world.   Kemper is an active angel and venture investor and currently serves on the corporate boards of C2FO, UMB Financial, UMB Bank, NIC and Dwolla. He previously served on the board of AXA Art and the regulatory boards of BATS and CBOE   Kemper and his family are active in academic, civic and philanthropic endeavors and Kemper serves on the board of the Agriculture Future of America (AFA), a non-profit scholarship and leadership development organization which he co-founded. Kemper is a Trustee of the Kemper Family Foundations and a Trustee of the Kemper Museum of Art. Kemper co-founded YEPKC, an organization devoted to developing young entrepreneurs. In 2017, the Henry W. Bloch School of Management named Sandy and Christine Kemper its Regional Entrepreneurs of the Year.

Sandy is the founder of C2FO and serves as Chairman of the Board and CEO. In addition, he is Chairman of the Board of The Collectors Fund, a private equity fund focused on alternative asset classes. Prior to founding The Collectors Fund and C2FO, Sandy founded Perfect Commerce (fka eScout.com) and served as the company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 2000-06. Prior to founding Perfect Commerce, he served as Chairman of the Board and CEO of UMB Bank and CEO of UMB Financial, a NASDAQ traded financial services company more than $20 billion in assets. Sandy began his career with UMB after graduating from Northwestern University in 1987. He majored in American History. Sandy is an active angel and venture investor and serves on the corporate boards of UMB Financial (NASDAQ: UMBF), UMB Bank, NIC (NASDAQ: EGOV), and AXA Art USA (NYSE: AXA). He previously served on the board of Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe) and BATS Exchange, two of the largest stock exchanges in the world. Sandy and his family are active in academic, civic and philanthropic endeavors. He serves on the board of the Agriculture Future of America (AFA), a non-profit scholarship and leadership development organization that he co-founded. Sandy and his family live on a farm in Kansas City, Mo., where they raise and care for their horses, sheep, and any and all wild animals (not including their four children).

Are you protecting yourself with self-quarantine and social distancing for the Coronavirus? GOOD! Are you feeling more isolated? PLEASE DON'T. **There is help.** Just because you are avoiding contact with others does not mean that you should feel isolated, especially if your loved one has dementia or Alzheimer's. In this podcast of Toula's Tips for Caregivers, my guest Charles Fuschillo, CEO of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), explains the many resources that AFA provides for you. The AFA web site offers many online resources for caregivers, with home therapeutic activities to help you stay engaged during Coronavirus isolation. VISIT The Web Site (https://alzfdn.org/) Their National Toll-Free Helpline (866.232.8484) is staffed by compassionate licensed social workers who are specifically trained in dementia care. In my podcast, Dr Fuschillo talks about the many simple activities that the web site can show you how to do at home, such as: • Reminiscence activities, as looking through family picture albums, listening to music, or dancing to favorite songs • Tactile sensory stimulation, as flower arranging, small tasks or chores • Brain exercises to keep your mind active, enhance memory. • Social stimulation: as, video chats, text messaging, sending emails, telephone calls, or mailing letters. We care about you and your loved one. Check out the AFA resources. CALL THE **Toll-Free Helpline** **(866.232.8484)** I want you and your loved one to be safe and healthy. You are not here alone. Blessings Toula

Are you protecting yourself with self-quarantine and social distancing for the Coronavirus? GOOD!Are you feeling more isolated? PLEASE DON'T.**There is help.** Just because you are avoiding contact with others does not mean that you should feel isolated, especially if your loved one has dementia or Alzheimer’s.In this podcast of _Toula’s Tips for Caregivers,_ my guest Charles Fuschillo, CEO of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), explains the many resources that AFA provides for you.The AFA web site offers many online resources for caregivers, with home therapeutic activities to help you stay engaged during Coronavirus isolation. VISIT The Web Site (https://alzfdn.org/) Their National **Toll-Free Helpline** **(866.232.8484)** is staffed by compassionate licensed social workers who are specifically trained in dementia care. In my podcast, Dr Fuschillo talks about the many simple activities that the web site can show you how to do at home, such as:• Reminiscence activities, as looking through family picture albums, listening to music, or dancing to favorite songs• Tactile sensory stimulation, as flower arranging, small tasks or chores• Brain exercises to keep your mind active, enhance memory. • Social stimulation: as, video chats, text messaging, sending emails, telephone calls, or mailing letters. We care about you and your loved one. Check out the AFA resources. CALL THE **Toll-Free Helpline** **(866.232.8484)**I want you and your loved one to be safe and healthy. You are not here alone.BlessingsToula

Are you protecting yourself with self-quarantine and social distancing for the Coronavirus? GOOD!Are you feeling more isolated? PLEASE DON'T.**There is help.** Just because you are avoiding contact with others does not mean that you should feel isolated, especially if your loved one has dementia or Alzheimer’s.In this podcast of _Toula’s Tips for Caregivers,_ my guest Charles Fuschillo, CEO of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), explains the many resources that AFA provides for you.The AFA web site offers many online resources for caregivers, with home therapeutic activities to help you stay engaged during Coronavirus isolation. VISIT The Web Site (https://alzfdn.org/) Their National **Toll-Free Helpline** **(866.232.8484)** is staffed by compassionate licensed social workers who are specifically trained in dementia care. In my podcast, Dr Fuschillo talks about the many simple activities that the web site can show you how to do at home, such as:• Reminiscence activities, as looking through family picture albums, listening to music, or dancing to favorite songs• Tactile sensory stimulation, as flower arranging, small tasks or chores• Brain exercises to keep your mind active, enhance memory. • Social stimulation: as, video chats, text messaging, sending emails, telephone calls, or mailing letters. We care about you and your loved one. Check out the AFA resources. CALL THE **Toll-Free Helpline** **(866.232.8484)**I want you and your loved one to be safe and healthy. You are not here alone.BlessingsToula

Do you take better care of your car or home than your own brain? When is the last time you brought your car in for a checkup and oil change? When is the last time you brought YOURSELF in for a checkup? Oh, dear. May is Older American's Month. It is a month to make sure that you are doing what you need to do to stay healthy, including brain health. Our friends in New York, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America can help you to stay healthy - and to be a better caregiver. On this interview with Charles Fuschillo, CEO of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), he explains the many resources that AFA provides for you. AFA even offers a Free Memory Screening that you can take to give your brain a checkup. They are quick (10 minutes), easy, non-invasive and completely confidential. You can take it on-site at a location near you. Schedule an appointment for a free memory screening by calling AFA at their toll-free helpline, 1-866-232-8484. Listen to the full podcast to learn what other programs that AFA has to help you and your loved one. The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is a network of over 2,600 member organizations throughout the United States who provide optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families! You can learn more about AFA by going to their web site (https://alzfdn.org), or by calling their toll-free helpline, 1-866-232-8484. Blessings Toula Toula's Tips for Caregivers Toula@ToulasTipsForCaregivers.com

Do you take better care of your car or home than your own brain?When is the last time you brought your car in for a checkup and oil change? When is the last time you brought YOURSELF in for a checkup? Oh, dear.May is Older American’s Month. It is a month to make sure that you are doing what you need to do to stay healthy, including brain health.Our friends in New York, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America can help you to stay healthy - and to be a better caregiver.On this interview with Charles Fuschillo, CEO of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), he explains the many resources that AFA provides for you. AFA even offers a Free Memory Screening that you can take to give your brain a checkup. They are quick (10 minutes), easy, non-invasive and completely confidential. You can take it on-site at a location near you. Schedule an appointment for a free memory screening by calling AFA at their toll-free helpline, 1-866-232-8484. Listen to the full podcast to learn what other programs that AFA has to help you and your loved one. The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is a network of over 2,600 member organizations throughout the United States who provide optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families!You can learn more about AFA by going to their web site (https://alzfdn.org), or by calling their toll-free helpline, 1-866-232-8484.BlessingsToula Toula’s Tips for CaregiversToula@ToulasTipsForCaregivers.com

Do you take better care of your car or home than your own brain?When is the last time you brought your car in for a checkup and oil change? When is the last time you brought YOURSELF in for a checkup? Oh, dear.May is Older American’s Month. It is a month to make sure that you are doing what you need to do to stay healthy, including brain health.Our friends in New York, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America can help you to stay healthy - and to be a better caregiver.On this interview with Charles Fuschillo, CEO of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), he explains the many resources that AFA provides for you. AFA even offers a Free Memory Screening that you can take to give your brain a checkup. They are quick (10 minutes), easy, non-invasive and completely confidential. You can take it on-site at a location near you. Schedule an appointment for a free memory screening by calling AFA at their toll-free helpline, 1-866-232-8484. Listen to the full podcast to learn what other programs that AFA has to help you and your loved one. The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is a network of over 2,600 member organizations throughout the United States who provide optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families!You can learn more about AFA by going to their web site (https://alzfdn.org), or by calling their toll-free helpline, 1-866-232-8484.BlessingsToula Toula’s Tips for CaregiversToula@ToulasTipsForCaregivers.com

The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) is a network of over 2,600 member organizations throughout the United States who provide optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families. In this podcast, Toula interviews Charles Fuschillo, CEO of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America; Listen in and learn how the Alzheimers Foundation of America can help you.

The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) is a network of over 2,600 member organizations throughout the United States who provide optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families. In this podcast, Toula interviews Charles Fuschillo, CEO of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America to learn how the AFA can help you.

The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) is a network of over 2,600 member organizations throughout the United States who provide optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families. In this podcast, Toula interviews Charles Fuschillo, CEO of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America to learn how the AFA can help you.

Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., appointed president & chief executive officer of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), joins us to share how we can get involved with local politics to make a difference for others who care for a family member. About Charles Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., was appointed president & chief executive officer of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) in 2014. Prior to joining AFA, Fuschillo served as a member of the New York State Senate for nearly 16 years. Fuschillo has expanded AFA’s national presence, increasing critical assistance to individuals confronting dementia, caregivers and their families. Under his leadership, the organization has grown to be more than 2,400 member organizations strong. The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), a national not-for-profit foundation provides optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers. AFA fills the gap that exist on a national level to assure quality of care and excellence in service to individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses, and to their caregivers and families. AFA’s national toll-free helpline provides assistance from licensed social workers—in English and Spanish. During his tenure in the senate, Fuschillo authored more than 200 state laws and chaired the Senate Consumer Protection and Transportation Committees. He also served on the Senate Health committee. Prior to that, he was chief operating officer of a nonprofit family service agency that served Long Island and New York City. Fuschillo has recently been recognized for his lifetime of community service and his work at AFA with awards including but not limited to: The Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award - Long Island Cares, Inc.’s; Pendl Badge of Courage Award, Lifetime Achievement Award from the New York State Grand Lodge Foundation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message

Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., appointed president & chief executive officer of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), joins us to share how we can get involved with local politics to make a difference for others who care for a family member. About Charles Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., was appointed president & chief executive officer of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) in 2014. Prior to joining AFA, Fuschillo served as a member of the New York State Senate for nearly 16 years. Fuschillo has expanded AFA's national presence, increasing critical assistance to individuals confronting dementia, caregivers and their families. Under his leadership, the organization has grown to be more than 2,400 member organizations strong. The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), a national not-for-profit foundation provides optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers. AFA fills the gap that exist on a national level to assure quality of care and excellence in service to individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses, and to their caregivers and families. AFA's national toll-free helpline provides assistance from licensed social workers—in English and Spanish. During his tenure in the senate, Fuschillo authored more than 200 state laws and chaired the Senate Consumer Protection and Transportation Committees. He also served on the Senate Health committee. Prior to that, he was chief operating officer of a nonprofit family service agency that served Long Island and New York City. Fuschillo has recently been recognized for his lifetime of community service and his work at AFA with awards including but not limited to: The Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award - Long Island Cares, Inc.'s; Pendl Badge of Courage Award, Lifetime Achievement Award from the New York State Grand Lodge Foundation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message

It is estimated that as many as 5.1 million Americans may have Alzheimer's disease. The mission of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) is "to provide optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families-through our member organizations dedicated to improving quality of life..” http://www.alzfdn.org/ Special guest: Charles J. Fuschillo was appointed chief executive officer of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America in January 2014. Prior to that, he served eight terms as a New York state senator representing the 8th Senate District. Special Guest:  Amy McVeigh.worked with the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging for about 10 years. Currently working with the Caregiver Support Program as a Supervisor. She has a Masters of Gerontology and she has worked in the field of Aging for 16 years. www.pcacares.org

OCD. ADD. BI-POLAR. S.A.D. FIBROMYALGIA. What do these disorders have in common? There are all manageable without drugs. These disorders are ramped today and the first thing a Doctor does is give you a pill and a label. There is a common link that binds these disorders and a holistic treatment that is non evasive and does not impede our creativity. Tune Tuesday 26th 5 p.m PT in to hear Holistic specialist Heidi Hoke guide us through the process in living thriving with these disorders, and even in eliminating them. Heidi is pursuing dual-doctorate degrees in Naturopathy (Ph.D., N.D.) at Kingdom College of Natural Health. She has received a Master of Science degree in Homeopathy, a Bachelor of Science degree in Holistic Health as a Nutritional Consultant, Master Herbalist, and Holistic Health Practitioner, in addition to a diploma in clinical hypnotherapy at Hypnosis Motivational Institute (HMI), by the American Hypnosis Association (AHA). Other designations include the required qualifications as a Dementia Care Specialist from the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) and affiliation with Business Network International (BNI). She works in private practice in the East Texas area and throughout the U.S. Professional services include clinical hypnotherapy, consultation in naturopathic medicine, and educational seminars. Modalities offered include: orthomolecular nutrition, herbal therapy, Ayurvedic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, homeopathy, reflexology, iridology, and energy healing therapies, as she is a Master / Teacher in both Reiki and Chios bio-energetic healing modalities. www.vitaepondera.com Heidi@VitaePondera.com

Special Guest: Author Lynda Simmons poses this question in her new novel, Island Girl, in the emotionally riveting story of a 55 year old mother, Ruby Donaldson, fighting to reunite her family as she struggles with the diagnosis of early on-set Alzheimer's.Website: http://www.lyndasimmons.com/page/about.html Special Guest: Carol Steinberg is executive vice president of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), a national nonprofit organization headquartered in New York City. Her responsibilities include overseeing public relations and development; serving as editor in chief of care ADvantage, a free magazine for caregivers; participating in strategic decision-making related to programs, services and advocacy; and handling various administrative functions. Websitee: http://www.alzfdn.org/.

2nd Hour Gift Special from 10-11pm CST Listen to get free gifts from the sponsors. To see the great gift sponsors go to my website at www.SherriDevereau.com and check out the websites. Please check out all the great gift ideas that 'Opening Your Intuitive Eyes' Radio Show will be talking about for the month of December!! Listen each week from 9-11pm CST to find out how you can win a free gift talked about on the show that week. There will be several winners each week. Dec 2nd is Eco-Friendly & Gifts that keep on giving night. Dec 9th is Kids, Families, & Pets Night. Dec 16th is Pamper Yourself & Others Night. Dec 23rd is Adult Gift Ideas. Dec 30th is Great Gifts to Start the New Year Off Right Night!!! So listen live each week to learn how you can get one of the great gifts I talk about on the show. Shipping is on me! Gifts That Keep On Giving & Eco-Friendly Gifts Under $50.00 Please check out all the great gift ideas that 'Opening Your Intuitive Eyes' Radio Show will be talking about for the month of December!! www.AchieveRadio.com Listen each week from 9-11pm CST to find out how you can win a free gift talked about on the show that week. There will be several winner each week. Dec 2nd is Eco-Friendly & Gifts that keep on giving night. Dec 9th is Kids, Families, & Pets week. Dec 16th is Pamper Yourself & Others Night. Dec 23rd is Adult Gift Ideas. Dec 30th is Great Gifts to Start the New Year off right Night!!! So listen live each week to learn how you can get one of the great gifts I talk about on the show. Shipping is on me! _______________________________ Dec 2nd Gift Show Sponsor's 1. Great Book to give as a Holiday gift or to get for yourself. The Anywhere, Anytime Chill Guide, offers natural solutions to 77 stressful situations, from bad hair days to broken heats, constipation to computer crashes. The remedies--drawn from yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, acupressure, and more--can be done even in the midst of a messy, million-mile-an-hour day. Offering bite- sized serenity for busy women, the book is a great gift for anyone who's over-worked, over-tired, and in need of some serious chill-- meaning pretty much everyone. It retails for $14.95. You can see more about it here: http://www.msmindbody.com/books ************************************************* 2. Now for anyone with men or boys in the house this gift is a MUST have. If the seat is up the light is on. No more wet butts in the middle of the night. I love this idea!!! Website info: www.johnnylight.com contact info: Available by toll-free phone, 888-566-LITE (5483), at www.johnnylight.com, or any of more than 1,000 Lowe's Home Improvement Stores *********************************************************** 3. HANG A MOVIE STAR!! Hang a movie star on your wall with a movie poster from Just Movie Posters. Com. Now it’s possible to be eye to eye with stars from such films as: Bee Movie, Hellboy II—The Golden Army, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, The Mummy—Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Shrek The Third, The Strangers and more. The web site is the brainchild of Ilena Di Toro of Philadelphia. She got her start selling her brother's childhood treasures (with his permission, of course) on Internet auction sites. They sold well and she decided to try selling movie posters. "After all, people like going to the movies," she said. "So, who wouldn't want a poster from their favorite movie?" The site features one sheet posters (27 x 41 inches, the standard size for posters in the U.S.), mini-posters (11 x 17 inches or 13 x 20 inches) and movie poster postcard for sale. Each item listing features a picture of the item, number of items available, price and other relevant information. To see the web site in action go to, www.justmovieposters.com *********************************************************** 4. Fantastic Chocolates!!! This gift does many things. If you eat it yourself you will feel elated. If you give it to someone else they will feel elated. If you just buy it (not even eat it) you donated money to good causes and spread love in the world. Introducing Intentional Chocolate Which is different than any other chocolate….It is embedded with good intentions by Tibetan Monks and TESTED against non-enhanced chocolate, to show that it increases well being by between 67 and 1,000 percent (research published in a scientific journal – details below or I can send you the study.) It is also high quality chocolate …the parent company, Hawaiian Vintage Chocolate has been called by the NYT “the best chocolate in the world.” It was served at Bill Gates wedding and is being used by famous chefs such as Emeril Lagasse. Wouldn’t You Eat Chocolate Loved by this Man? Intentional Chocolate™ infused with Good Intentions by Monks A recent scientific study published in the peer reviewed Journal, Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing in October of 2007, states that Intentional Chocolate “increases people’s well-being, vigor and energy by an average of 67% and in some cases 1,000%.” There is no gimmick. There is a growing body of evidence that suggests that intention invokes measurable power and energy that can manifest across space and time. We have known for years that our thoughts affect our body (mind-matter) in various ways. Now science with new experiments and better measurement devices is able to show that the people who practice intention setting over a longer period of time, like long-term meditators, can have a real impact on matter outside of the body. Intentional Chocolate™ is using intention to help shift the way humans relate to food by delivering sustenance that nourishes both body and spirit. We have great boxes for the holiday that include -- Gratitude, Peace and Joy. Here is the URL www.intentionalchocolate.com ************************************** 5. Very Eco-Friendly Gift to Give. The Olive Smart Sack, 6 reusable bags in one small sack, is a fun and unbelievably practical solution to bringing your own bags. The Sack is designed to fit into the cupholder of your car, and can easily fit into your purse, so that they are always available and you will never have to take consumable bags again. The Olive Smart bags come in a combination of 6 enduring colors, each with over a 20 lb capacity. The fabric is soft, durable and washable supplex nylon. One Sack, $39, can easily carry a whole cart of groceries. There is also the Olive Smart Half-Sack, a 3 bag ($24) solution. The handles on the bags in the half-sack are slightly longer so that you can sling them over your shoulder. The Olive Smart Sack and Half-Sack are stellar products for anyone who is committed to helping the environment and they make terrific gifts because everyone needs to have our own bags! Available online at www.olivesmart.com. ***************************************** 6. This would be an very simple and easy gift to give someone that you may not know well, an unexpected visitor, boss, teacher, office mate, or all the other folks that are on your gift list this season. BeGreen Now has designed a trendy, reusable shopping bag called the BeGreen Pod. It’s a fabulous solution for those "green-minded" trend-setters. In several ways, BeGreen has improved this bag from other, more generic reusable bags. The FIRST improvement from other “green” bag options is that it’s more convenient because it rolls up into itself, tucking into a ball and includes a carabineer (clip). Shoppers can carry the bag in a purse, attach it to a bag or backpack with the carabineer, or simply stuff it somewhere in their car. SECOND, what makes the bag such a great gift option is the fact that with each purchase, BeGreen will plant a tree on your behalf in a reforestation project. So, not only will buyers help out Mother Earth by using a reusable bag during shopping trips, but they’ll also contribute to the absorption of carbon with the planting of a tree in their name. To put that into perspective, the average tree absorbs as much carbon dioxide as a car emits over the span of 740 miles -- the equivalent of driving between New York City and Louisville, Kentucky. THIRD, the BeGreen bag is inexpensive and can be purchased online at www.begreennow.com for only $12.95. One other thing to note: If you examine the bag there’s a small tag inside that gives some statistics about using the bag, including the carbon avoided and the plastic bags avoided annually and per trip.The BeGreen Pod is ideal and not to mention an environmentally friendly, gift or “stocking stuffer” for this holiday season. ************************************************** 7. Brand new E-ZCHARGE is the greatest low-tech gadget to hit the high-tech world. Everyone has a cellphone! an iPod! or a Bluetooth! so this is the perfect grab bag gift! and at $9.99 you can’t beat the price this holiday season. www.e-zcharge.com E-ZCHARGE is a simply ingenious way to neatly manage the long, unsightly and unwieldy wires that have overtaken kitchen countertops, office desks and bedroom floors. It goes right into the outlet on your charger, so there’s no taking up space… It’s the first compact, safe and sturdy cradle charging station for small personal electronic devices -- it secures directly on to, or in front of, the charger itself -- never touching the electrical outlet! It is packaged with a double-sided heat-resistant mounting strip to be applied to the bottom or front of chargers for easy application. It fits both flat and vertical chargers for all cellphones, MP3s, PDAs and Bluetooths. It’s made of a sturdy, lightweight polycarbonate with a ribbed interior and a retaining hook to stay neatly wired! Comes in black, grey, or custom colors for orders over 500 pieces. People will want one or two in every room! And pets, kids and seniors will benefit from the safety feature of being “off” the floor. Fido won’t be gnawing at those wires anymore! Once you use one, you’ll wonder how you were not always neatly wired! ********************************************** 8. Our website is www.gingerkidsfun.com Personally, the I think the Passport Club is a unique subscription based product for children and families that takes them on a monthly culinary adventure! Contact Info: www.gingerkidsfun.com Travel The World Through Your Taste Buds! The Passport to the World Club is an annual membership program that introduces children to other cultures. Children receive a “project-in-a-box” that takes them on an educational and culinary adventure. Each month a package arrives that includes a passport stamp for the Ginger Kids passport, the Culture Gram — a fun fact sheet about the country, recipes, non-perishable food item and a special kitchen tool that complements the international cooking experience. The Passport Club program encourages families to spend quality time together learning about other cultures. The “hands-on” cooking experience lets children travel the world through their taste buds! Children will also gain an appreciation of other people, places and foods. MEMBERSHIP By joining the 12-month Passport Club, you’ll receive: • A FREE Ginger Kids apron • “Kitchen Basics; Rules, Tools & Etiquette” cookbook binder • A Ginger Kids Passport booklet • Passport Welcome certificate • And more! www.gingerkidsfun.com *********************************************************** 9. CharityChoice Gift Cards are a great gift to consider giving this holiday season, especially considering the negative impact of this economy on donations to nonprofits. As your listeners know, this holiday, Americans should elevate their level of giving by giving the gift of charity. CharityChoice Gift Cards are the perfect stocking stuffer, hostess gift or gift for any occasion. Plus, the gift is 100% tax deductible. CharityChoice Gift Cards (www.ccgiftcards.org) allow people to purchase gift cards, e-cards or gift certificate online. The recipient can choose the charity of their choice to donate the value of the CharityChoice card. CharityChoice Gift Cards has more than 100 nationally recognized nonprofitorganizations to choose from, such as the March of Dimes, World Wildlife Fund and Alex's Lemonade Stand, so it's easy to make a difference. CharityChoice Gift Cards never expire or lose monetary value, and all of the proceeds go toward charity. CharityChoice Gift Cards are good for: · Effortless shopping - shop online at www.ccgiftcards.org; send an e-card or order gift certificate or physical card · Green-minded - Instead of sending a physical gift card, e-cards can be sent online with a personalized message. Plus, there are many "green" charities to choose from, including Greenpeace, Arbor Day Foundation, and Alliance for Climate Protection. · Procrastinators - Keep gift cards in your pocketbook for those last minutes, unscheduled gifts. Or you can purchase a CharityChoice Gift e-card and send instantly to the friend/family/client you forgot about - the gift is received instantly in their inbox. · Educational - Children can learn the beauty of charitable giving, and with the easy to use website, they can research the best charity to designate the value of the card. *********************************************************** 10. This holiday season, PhotoWorks -- American Greetings online personal photo publishing company -- proves that it’s far better to give than to receive. PhotoWorks’ 2008 Holiday Product Line features a variety of photo-personalized cards and gifts for every friend and family member on your list – each with a personal touch. Visit www.photoworks.com to create unforgettable gifts this holiday season for family and friends. “Love” Ornament, featuring a photo dangling from a heart and hung with a red ribbon $24.95 Message Ornament, available in three different messages, hung with a red ribbon. Choose from: “Christmas 2008,” “Baby’s First Christmas 2008,” or “First Christmas Together 2008.) $24.95 Key Ring with 3 Mini-Photo Charms $25.95 ********************************************************** IS YOUR FAVORITE T SHIRT TOXIC TO THE ENVIRONMENT? An Alternative, Eco-Friendly Way to Give T Shirts as Gifts This Holiday Season The next time you decide to get rid of that old T Shirt, think twice! It might have a future in high fashion! In fact, it just might end up under your holiday tree as this year's most trendy recycled gift? The innovative team at ReTeez Inc. is giving new purpose to previously-loved T Shirts by transforming them into irresistible new items. From one-of-a-kind totes and handbags to funky pet products; and from fashion accessories to merchandise for the home, ReTeez re-makes old T shirts new again! Each ReTeez item is handmade in North America and every part of the T Shirt is used even the hems are made into dog toys! But ReTeez products are more than a gift to the recipient. They are a bigger gift to the environment. By up-cycling discarded T's, they no longer end up as landfill seeping bleaches and dyes into the ground. Nor are they shipped overseas as cheap clothing - wrecking havoc on local economies. It's an idea whose time has come, explains ReTeez owner Hope Milner. We are all aware of the environmental effects of plastic bags and paper, but little has been done about discarded clothing and textiles. We hope that by creating fashionable and useful recycled products we can save up to 10,000 T Shirts a year from the landfill?. Now that's a gift by anyone's standards! 555 Rockhill, Beaconsfield, Quebec. Canada. H9W 3G5 T: 514.426.3481 F: 514.426.1553 Website: www.reteez.com ************************************************************ www.laundrytree.com About SoapNuts Did you know that there’s a FRUIT that will get your laundry clean? It’s TRUE! Soapnuts are the fruit of a tree (Sapindus Mukorossi), found primarily in India, Indonesia, and Nepal, and they are an EXCELLENT alternative to traditional, chemical-laden detergents. How are soapnuts prepared for use in your wash? They are simply harvested, de-seeded, and then dried in the sun. That’s it! No chemicals or unnatural substances are involved! And they WORK — they really, really work! There are a ton of amazing things about soap nuts. They are 100%, totally natural. They are organically grown and are chemical-free, and they are incredibly gentle on clothes AND skin. They are especially great for those with sensitive skin — including babies and those that suffer from allergies, eczema, and psoriasis! They’re totally biodegradeable, so they’re better for the environment than regular detergent, and they’re antimicrobial, so they’re even good for septic and greywater systems! How do soapnuts work? The outer shell of the soapnut contains saponin, a natural substance known for its ability to cleanse and wash. (That’s what makes them so GREAT for cleaning your laundry!) And here’s a cool fact: soapnuts aren’t a new concept! They have been used to clean all kinds of fabric for centuries, and are only now gaining popularity in the Americas and Europe as a powerful, yet natural alternative to modern chemical detergents. Please browse through our site for lots more information about (and uses for) LaundryTree SoapNuts. Then order some to try for yourself! www.laundrytree.com ******************************************************* The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is a nonprofit organization based in New York Citythat focuses on providing optimal care to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses, and their families, and unites 950 member organizations nationwide that provide hands-on programs. AFA’s services include a toll-free hot line with counseling by licensed social workers, a free caregiver magazine, a National Memory Screening Day initiative, and the AFA Quilt to Remember. For information, call 866-AFA-8484 or visit www.alzfdn.org. For the upcoming holiday season, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is marketing the ultimate fashion statement—a sterling silver jewelry line that will make its wearers both look good and feel good. The exclusive necklace, bracelet and lapel pin are designed to recognize the heroic act of caregiving and to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease, They’re just one of many meaningful gifts that can be purchased through AFA; The merchandise is available from AFA at www.alzfdn.orgor by calling 866-232-8484 Prices are $30 for the necklace; $20 for the bracelet, which has a leather band; and $10 for the lapel pin, plus shipping. Proceeds from the jewelry support AFA’s programs and services nationwide.

2nd Hour Gift Special from 10-11pm CST Listen to get free gifts from the sponsors. To see the great gift sponsors go to my website at www.SherriDevereau.com and check out the websites. Please check out all the great gift ideas that 'Opening Your Intuitive Eyes' Radio Show will be talking about for the month of December!! Listen each week from 9-11pm CST to find out how you can win a free gift talked about on the show that week. There will be several winners each week. Dec 2nd is Eco-Friendly & Gifts that keep on giving night. Dec 9th is Kids, Families, & Pets Night. Dec 16th is Pamper Yourself & Others Night. Dec 23rd is Adult Gift Ideas. Dec 30th is Great Gifts to Start the New Year Off Right Night!!! So listen live each week to learn how you can get one of the great gifts I talk about on the show. Shipping is on me! Gifts That Keep On Giving & Eco-Friendly Gifts Under $50.00 Please check out all the great gift ideas that 'Opening Your Intuitive Eyes' Radio Show will be talking about for the month of December!! www.AchieveRadio.com Listen each week from 9-11pm CST to find out how you can win a free gift talked about on the show that week. There will be several winner each week. Dec 2nd is Eco-Friendly & Gifts that keep on giving night. Dec 9th is Kids, Families, & Pets week. Dec 16th is Pamper Yourself & Others Night. Dec 23rd is Adult Gift Ideas. Dec 30th is Great Gifts to Start the New Year off right Night!!! So listen live each week to learn how you can get one of the great gifts I talk about on the show. Shipping is on me! _______________________________ Dec 2nd Gift Show Sponsor's 1. Great Book to give as a Holiday gift or to get for yourself. The Anywhere, Anytime Chill Guide, offers natural solutions to 77 stressful situations, from bad hair days to broken heats, constipation to computer crashes. The remedies--drawn from yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, acupressure, and more--can be done even in the midst of a messy, million-mile-an-hour day. Offering bite- sized serenity for busy women, the book is a great gift for anyone who's over-worked, over-tired, and in need of some serious chill-- meaning pretty much everyone. It retails for $14.95. You can see more about it here: http://www.msmindbody.com/books ************************************************* 2. Now for anyone with men or boys in the house this gift is a MUST have. If the seat is up the light is on. No more wet butts in the middle of the night. I love this idea!!! Website info: www.johnnylight.com contact info: Available by toll-free phone, 888-566-LITE (5483), at www.johnnylight.com, or any of more than 1,000 Lowe's Home Improvement Stores *********************************************************** 3. HANG A MOVIE STAR!! Hang a movie star on your wall with a movie poster from Just Movie Posters. Com. Now it’s possible to be eye to eye with stars from such films as: Bee Movie, Hellboy II—The Golden Army, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, The Mummy—Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Shrek The Third, The Strangers and more. The web site is the brainchild of Ilena Di Toro of Philadelphia. She got her start selling her brother's childhood treasures (with his permission, of course) on Internet auction sites. They sold well and she decided to try selling movie posters. "After all, people like going to the movies," she said. "So, who wouldn't want a poster from their favorite movie?" The site features one sheet posters (27 x 41 inches, the standard size for posters in the U.S.), mini-posters (11 x 17 inches or 13 x 20 inches) and movie poster postcard for sale. Each item listing features a picture of the item, number of items available, price and other relevant information. To see the web site in action go to, www.justmovieposters.com *********************************************************** 4. Fantastic Chocolates!!! This gift does many things. If you eat it yourself you will feel elated. If you give it to someone else they will feel elated. If you just buy it (not even eat it) you donated money to good causes and spread love in the world. Introducing Intentional Chocolate Which is different than any other chocolate….It is embedded with good intentions by Tibetan Monks and TESTED against non-enhanced chocolate, to show that it increases well being by between 67 and 1,000 percent (research published in a scientific journal – details below or I can send you the study.) It is also high quality chocolate …the parent company, Hawaiian Vintage Chocolate has been called by the NYT “the best chocolate in the world.” It was served at Bill Gates wedding and is being used by famous chefs such as Emeril Lagasse. Wouldn’t You Eat Chocolate Loved by this Man? Intentional Chocolate™ infused with Good Intentions by Monks A recent scientific study published in the peer reviewed Journal, Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing in October of 2007, states that Intentional Chocolate “increases people’s well-being, vigor and energy by an average of 67% and in some cases 1,000%.” There is no gimmick. There is a growing body of evidence that suggests that intention invokes measurable power and energy that can manifest across space and time. We have known for years that our thoughts affect our body (mind-matter) in various ways. Now science with new experiments and better measurement devices is able to show that the people who practice intention setting over a longer period of time, like long-term meditators, can have a real impact on matter outside of the body. Intentional Chocolate™ is using intention to help shift the way humans relate to food by delivering sustenance that nourishes both body and spirit. We have great boxes for the holiday that include -- Gratitude, Peace and Joy. Here is the URL www.intentionalchocolate.com ************************************** 5. Very Eco-Friendly Gift to Give. The Olive Smart Sack, 6 reusable bags in one small sack, is a fun and unbelievably practical solution to bringing your own bags. The Sack is designed to fit into the cupholder of your car, and can easily fit into your purse, so that they are always available and you will never have to take consumable bags again. The Olive Smart bags come in a combination of 6 enduring colors, each with over a 20 lb capacity. The fabric is soft, durable and washable supplex nylon. One Sack, $39, can easily carry a whole cart of groceries. There is also the Olive Smart Half-Sack, a 3 bag ($24) solution. The handles on the bags in the half-sack are slightly longer so that you can sling them over your shoulder. The Olive Smart Sack and Half-Sack are stellar products for anyone who is committed to helping the environment and they make terrific gifts because everyone needs to have our own bags! Available online at www.olivesmart.com. ***************************************** 6. This would be an very simple and easy gift to give someone that you may not know well, an unexpected visitor, boss, teacher, office mate, or all the other folks that are on your gift list this season. BeGreen Now has designed a trendy, reusable shopping bag called the BeGreen Pod. It’s a fabulous solution for those "green-minded" trend-setters. In several ways, BeGreen has improved this bag from other, more generic reusable bags. The FIRST improvement from other “green” bag options is that it’s more convenient because it rolls up into itself, tucking into a ball and includes a carabineer (clip). Shoppers can carry the bag in a purse, attach it to a bag or backpack with the carabineer, or simply stuff it somewhere in their car. SECOND, what makes the bag such a great gift option is the fact that with each purchase, BeGreen will plant a tree on your behalf in a reforestation project. So, not only will buyers help out Mother Earth by using a reusable bag during shopping trips, but they’ll also contribute to the absorption of carbon with the planting of a tree in their name. To put that into perspective, the average tree absorbs as much carbon dioxide as a car emits over the span of 740 miles -- the equivalent of driving between New York City and Louisville, Kentucky. THIRD, the BeGreen bag is inexpensive and can be purchased online at www.begreennow.com for only $12.95. One other thing to note: If you examine the bag there’s a small tag inside that gives some statistics about using the bag, including the carbon avoided and the plastic bags avoided annually and per trip.The BeGreen Pod is ideal and not to mention an environmentally friendly, gift or “stocking stuffer” for this holiday season. ************************************************** 7. Brand new E-ZCHARGE is the greatest low-tech gadget to hit the high-tech world. Everyone has a cellphone! an iPod! or a Bluetooth! so this is the perfect grab bag gift! and at $9.99 you can’t beat the price this holiday season. www.e-zcharge.com E-ZCHARGE is a simply ingenious way to neatly manage the long, unsightly and unwieldy wires that have overtaken kitchen countertops, office desks and bedroom floors. It goes right into the outlet on your charger, so there’s no taking up space… It’s the first compact, safe and sturdy cradle charging station for small personal electronic devices -- it secures directly on to, or in front of, the charger itself -- never touching the electrical outlet! It is packaged with a double-sided heat-resistant mounting strip to be applied to the bottom or front of chargers for easy application. It fits both flat and vertical chargers for all cellphones, MP3s, PDAs and Bluetooths. It’s made of a sturdy, lightweight polycarbonate with a ribbed interior and a retaining hook to stay neatly wired! Comes in black, grey, or custom colors for orders over 500 pieces. People will want one or two in every room! And pets, kids and seniors will benefit from the safety feature of being “off” the floor. Fido won’t be gnawing at those wires anymore! Once you use one, you’ll wonder how you were not always neatly wired! ********************************************** 8. Our website is www.gingerkidsfun.com Personally, the I think the Passport Club is a unique subscription based product for children and families that takes them on a monthly culinary adventure! Contact Info: www.gingerkidsfun.com Travel The World Through Your Taste Buds! The Passport to the World Club is an annual membership program that introduces children to other cultures. Children receive a “project-in-a-box” that takes them on an educational and culinary adventure. Each month a package arrives that includes a passport stamp for the Ginger Kids passport, the Culture Gram — a fun fact sheet about the country, recipes, non-perishable food item and a special kitchen tool that complements the international cooking experience. The Passport Club program encourages families to spend quality time together learning about other cultures. The “hands-on” cooking experience lets children travel the world through their taste buds! Children will also gain an appreciation of other people, places and foods. MEMBERSHIP By joining the 12-month Passport Club, you’ll receive: • A FREE Ginger Kids apron • “Kitchen Basics; Rules, Tools & Etiquette” cookbook binder • A Ginger Kids Passport booklet • Passport Welcome certificate • And more! www.gingerkidsfun.com *********************************************************** 9. CharityChoice Gift Cards are a great gift to consider giving this holiday season, especially considering the negative impact of this economy on donations to nonprofits. As your listeners know, this holiday, Americans should elevate their level of giving by giving the gift of charity. CharityChoice Gift Cards are the perfect stocking stuffer, hostess gift or gift for any occasion. Plus, the gift is 100% tax deductible. CharityChoice Gift Cards (www.ccgiftcards.org) allow people to purchase gift cards, e-cards or gift certificate online. The recipient can choose the charity of their choice to donate the value of the CharityChoice card. CharityChoice Gift Cards has more than 100 nationally recognized nonprofitorganizations to choose from, such as the March of Dimes, World Wildlife Fund and Alex's Lemonade Stand, so it's easy to make a difference. CharityChoice Gift Cards never expire or lose monetary value, and all of the proceeds go toward charity. CharityChoice Gift Cards are good for: · Effortless shopping - shop online at www.ccgiftcards.org; send an e-card or order gift certificate or physical card · Green-minded - Instead of sending a physical gift card, e-cards can be sent online with a personalized message. Plus, there are many "green" charities to choose from, including Greenpeace, Arbor Day Foundation, and Alliance for Climate Protection. · Procrastinators - Keep gift cards in your pocketbook for those last minutes, unscheduled gifts. Or you can purchase a CharityChoice Gift e-card and send instantly to the friend/family/client you forgot about - the gift is received instantly in their inbox. · Educational - Children can learn the beauty of charitable giving, and with the easy to use website, they can research the best charity to designate the value of the card. *********************************************************** 10. This holiday season, PhotoWorks -- American Greetings online personal photo publishing company -- proves that it’s far better to give than to receive. PhotoWorks’ 2008 Holiday Product Line features a variety of photo-personalized cards and gifts for every friend and family member on your list – each with a personal touch. Visit www.photoworks.com to create unforgettable gifts this holiday season for family and friends. “Love” Ornament, featuring a photo dangling from a heart and hung with a red ribbon $24.95 Message Ornament, available in three different messages, hung with a red ribbon. Choose from: “Christmas 2008,” “Baby’s First Christmas 2008,” or “First Christmas Together 2008.) $24.95 Key Ring with 3 Mini-Photo Charms $25.95 ********************************************************** IS YOUR FAVORITE T SHIRT TOXIC TO THE ENVIRONMENT? An Alternative, Eco-Friendly Way to Give T Shirts as Gifts This Holiday Season The next time you decide to get rid of that old T Shirt, think twice! It might have a future in high fashion! In fact, it just might end up under your holiday tree as this year's most trendy recycled gift? The innovative team at ReTeez Inc. is giving new purpose to previously-loved T Shirts by transforming them into irresistible new items. From one-of-a-kind totes and handbags to funky pet products; and from fashion accessories to merchandise for the home, ReTeez re-makes old T shirts new again! Each ReTeez item is handmade in North America and every part of the T Shirt is used even the hems are made into dog toys! But ReTeez products are more than a gift to the recipient. They are a bigger gift to the environment. By up-cycling discarded T's, they no longer end up as landfill seeping bleaches and dyes into the ground. Nor are they shipped overseas as cheap clothing - wrecking havoc on local economies. It's an idea whose time has come, explains ReTeez owner Hope Milner. We are all aware of the environmental effects of plastic bags and paper, but little has been done about discarded clothing and textiles. We hope that by creating fashionable and useful recycled products we can save up to 10,000 T Shirts a year from the landfill?. Now that's a gift by anyone's standards! 555 Rockhill, Beaconsfield, Quebec. Canada. H9W 3G5 T: 514.426.3481 F: 514.426.1553 Website: www.reteez.com ************************************************************ www.laundrytree.com About SoapNuts Did you know that there’s a FRUIT that will get your laundry clean? It’s TRUE! Soapnuts are the fruit of a tree (Sapindus Mukorossi), found primarily in India, Indonesia, and Nepal, and they are an EXCELLENT alternative to traditional, chemical-laden detergents. How are soapnuts prepared for use in your wash? They are simply harvested, de-seeded, and then dried in the sun. That’s it! No chemicals or unnatural substances are involved! And they WORK — they really, really work! There are a ton of amazing things about soap nuts. They are 100%, totally natural. They are organically grown and are chemical-free, and they are incredibly gentle on clothes AND skin. They are especially great for those with sensitive skin — including babies and those that suffer from allergies, eczema, and psoriasis! They’re totally biodegradeable, so they’re better for the environment than regular detergent, and they’re antimicrobial, so they’re even good for septic and greywater systems! How do soapnuts work? The outer shell of the soapnut contains saponin, a natural substance known for its ability to cleanse and wash. (That’s what makes them so GREAT for cleaning your laundry!) And here’s a cool fact: soapnuts aren’t a new concept! They have been used to clean all kinds of fabric for centuries, and are only now gaining popularity in the Americas and Europe as a powerful, yet natural alternative to modern chemical detergents. Please browse through our site for lots more information about (and uses for) LaundryTree SoapNuts. Then order some to try for yourself! www.laundrytree.com ******************************************************* The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is a nonprofit organization based in New York Citythat focuses on providing optimal care to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses, and their families, and unites 950 member organizations nationwide that provide hands-on programs. AFA’s services include a toll-free hot line with counseling by licensed social workers, a free caregiver magazine, a National Memory Screening Day initiative, and the AFA Quilt to Remember. For information, call 866-AFA-8484 or visit www.alzfdn.org. For the upcoming holiday season, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is marketing the ultimate fashion statement—a sterling silver jewelry line that will make its wearers both look good and feel good. The exclusive necklace, bracelet and lapel pin are designed to recognize the heroic act of caregiving and to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease, They’re just one of many meaningful gifts that can be purchased through AFA; The merchandise is available from AFA at www.alzfdn.orgor by calling 866-232-8484 Prices are $30 for the necklace; $20 for the bracelet, which has a leather band; and $10 for the lapel pin, plus shipping. Proceeds from the jewelry support AFA’s programs and services nationwide.

2nd Hour Gift Special from 10-11pm CST Listen to get free gifts from the sponsors. To see the great gift sponsors go to my website at www.SherriDevereau.com and check out the websites. Please check out all the great gift ideas that 'Opening Your Intuitive Eyes' Radio Show will be talking about for the month of December!! Listen each week from 9-11pm CST to find out how you can win a free gift talked about on the show that week. There will be several winners each week. Dec 2nd is Eco-Friendly & Gifts that keep on giving night. Dec 9th is Kids, Families, & Pets Night. Dec 16th is Pamper Yourself & Others Night. Dec 23rd is Adult Gift Ideas. Dec 30th is Great Gifts to Start the New Year Off Right Night!!! So listen live each week to learn how you can get one of the great gifts I talk about on the show. Shipping is on me! Gifts That Keep On Giving & Eco-Friendly Gifts Under $50.00 Please check out all the great gift ideas that 'Opening Your Intuitive Eyes' Radio Show will be talking about for the month of December!! www.AchieveRadio.com Listen each week from 9-11pm CST to find out how you can win a free gift talked about on the show that week. There will be several winner each week. Dec 2nd is Eco-Friendly & Gifts that keep on giving night. Dec 9th is Kids, Families, & Pets week. Dec 16th is Pamper Yourself & Others Night. Dec 23rd is Adult Gift Ideas. Dec 30th is Great Gifts to Start the New Year off right Night!!! So listen live each week to learn how you can get one of the great gifts I talk about on the show. Shipping is on me! _______________________________ Dec 2nd Gift Show Sponsor's 1. Great Book to give as a Holiday gift or to get for yourself. The Anywhere, Anytime Chill Guide, offers natural solutions to 77 stressful situations, from bad hair days to broken heats, constipation to computer crashes. The remedies--drawn from yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, acupressure, and more--can be done even in the midst of a messy, million-mile-an-hour day. Offering bite- sized serenity for busy women, the book is a great gift for anyone who's over-worked, over-tired, and in need of some serious chill-- meaning pretty much everyone. It retails for $14.95. You can see more about it here: http://www.msmindbody.com/books ************************************************* 2. Now for anyone with men or boys in the house this gift is a MUST have. If the seat is up the light is on. No more wet butts in the middle of the night. I love this idea!!! Website info: www.johnnylight.com contact info: Available by toll-free phone, 888-566-LITE (5483), at www.johnnylight.com, or any of more than 1,000 Lowe's Home Improvement Stores *********************************************************** 3. HANG A MOVIE STAR!! Hang a movie star on your wall with a movie poster from Just Movie Posters. Com. Now it’s possible to be eye to eye with stars from such films as: Bee Movie, Hellboy II—The Golden Army, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, The Mummy—Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Shrek The Third, The Strangers and more. The web site is the brainchild of Ilena Di Toro of Philadelphia. She got her start selling her brother's childhood treasures (with his permission, of course) on Internet auction sites. They sold well and she decided to try selling movie posters. "After all, people like going to the movies," she said. "So, who wouldn't want a poster from their favorite movie?" The site features one sheet posters (27 x 41 inches, the standard size for posters in the U.S.), mini-posters (11 x 17 inches or 13 x 20 inches) and movie poster postcard for sale. Each item listing features a picture of the item, number of items available, price and other relevant information. To see the web site in action go to, www.justmovieposters.com *********************************************************** 4. Fantastic Chocolates!!! This gift does many things. If you eat it yourself you will feel elated. If you give it to someone else they will feel elated. If you just buy it (not even eat it) you donated money to good causes and spread love in the world. Introducing Intentional Chocolate Which is different than any other chocolate….It is embedded with good intentions by Tibetan Monks and TESTED against non-enhanced chocolate, to show that it increases well being by between 67 and 1,000 percent (research published in a scientific journal – details below or I can send you the study.) It is also high quality chocolate …the parent company, Hawaiian Vintage Chocolate has been called by the NYT “the best chocolate in the world.” It was served at Bill Gates wedding and is being used by famous chefs such as Emeril Lagasse. Wouldn’t You Eat Chocolate Loved by this Man? Intentional Chocolate™ infused with Good Intentions by Monks A recent scientific study published in the peer reviewed Journal, Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing in October of 2007, states that Intentional Chocolate “increases people’s well-being, vigor and energy by an average of 67% and in some cases 1,000%.” There is no gimmick. There is a growing body of evidence that suggests that intention invokes measurable power and energy that can manifest across space and time. We have known for years that our thoughts affect our body (mind-matter) in various ways. Now science with new experiments and better measurement devices is able to show that the people who practice intention setting over a longer period of time, like long-term meditators, can have a real impact on matter outside of the body. Intentional Chocolate™ is using intention to help shift the way humans relate to food by delivering sustenance that nourishes both body and spirit. We have great boxes for the holiday that include -- Gratitude, Peace and Joy. Here is the URL www.intentionalchocolate.com ************************************** 5. Very Eco-Friendly Gift to Give. The Olive Smart Sack, 6 reusable bags in one small sack, is a fun and unbelievably practical solution to bringing your own bags. The Sack is designed to fit into the cupholder of your car, and can easily fit into your purse, so that they are always available and you will never have to take consumable bags again. The Olive Smart bags come in a combination of 6 enduring colors, each with over a 20 lb capacity. The fabric is soft, durable and washable supplex nylon. One Sack, $39, can easily carry a whole cart of groceries. There is also the Olive Smart Half-Sack, a 3 bag ($24) solution. The handles on the bags in the half-sack are slightly longer so that you can sling them over your shoulder. The Olive Smart Sack and Half-Sack are stellar products for anyone who is committed to helping the environment and they make terrific gifts because everyone needs to have our own bags! Available online at www.olivesmart.com. ***************************************** 6. This would be an very simple and easy gift to give someone that you may not know well, an unexpected visitor, boss, teacher, office mate, or all the other folks that are on your gift list this season. BeGreen Now has designed a trendy, reusable shopping bag called the BeGreen Pod. It’s a fabulous solution for those "green-minded" trend-setters. In several ways, BeGreen has improved this bag from other, more generic reusable bags. The FIRST improvement from other “green” bag options is that it’s more convenient because it rolls up into itself, tucking into a ball and includes a carabineer (clip). Shoppers can carry the bag in a purse, attach it to a bag or backpack with the carabineer, or simply stuff it somewhere in their car. SECOND, what makes the bag such a great gift option is the fact that with each purchase, BeGreen will plant a tree on your behalf in a reforestation project. So, not only will buyers help out Mother Earth by using a reusable bag during shopping trips, but they’ll also contribute to the absorption of carbon with the planting of a tree in their name. To put that into perspective, the average tree absorbs as much carbon dioxide as a car emits over the span of 740 miles -- the equivalent of driving between New York City and Louisville, Kentucky. THIRD, the BeGreen bag is inexpensive and can be purchased online at www.begreennow.com for only $12.95. One other thing to note: If you examine the bag there’s a small tag inside that gives some statistics about using the bag, including the carbon avoided and the plastic bags avoided annually and per trip.The BeGreen Pod is ideal and not to mention an environmentally friendly, gift or “stocking stuffer” for this holiday season. ************************************************** 7. Brand new E-ZCHARGE is the greatest low-tech gadget to hit the high-tech world. Everyone has a cellphone! an iPod! or a Bluetooth! so this is the perfect grab bag gift! and at $9.99 you can’t beat the price this holiday season. www.e-zcharge.com E-ZCHARGE is a simply ingenious way to neatly manage the long, unsightly and unwieldy wires that have overtaken kitchen countertops, office desks and bedroom floors. It goes right into the outlet on your charger, so there’s no taking up space… It’s the first compact, safe and sturdy cradle charging station for small personal electronic devices -- it secures directly on to, or in front of, the charger itself -- never touching the electrical outlet! It is packaged with a double-sided heat-resistant mounting strip to be applied to the bottom or front of chargers for easy application. It fits both flat and vertical chargers for all cellphones, MP3s, PDAs and Bluetooths. It’s made of a sturdy, lightweight polycarbonate with a ribbed interior and a retaining hook to stay neatly wired! Comes in black, grey, or custom colors for orders over 500 pieces. People will want one or two in every room! And pets, kids and seniors will benefit from the safety feature of being “off” the floor. Fido won’t be gnawing at those wires anymore! Once you use one, you’ll wonder how you were not always neatly wired! ********************************************** 8. Our website is www.gingerkidsfun.com Personally, the I think the Passport Club is a unique subscription based product for children and families that takes them on a monthly culinary adventure! Contact Info: www.gingerkidsfun.com Travel The World Through Your Taste Buds! The Passport to the World Club is an annual membership program that introduces children to other cultures. Children receive a “project-in-a-box” that takes them on an educational and culinary adventure. Each month a package arrives that includes a passport stamp for the Ginger Kids passport, the Culture Gram — a fun fact sheet about the country, recipes, non-perishable food item and a special kitchen tool that complements the international cooking experience. The Passport Club program encourages families to spend quality time together learning about other cultures. The “hands-on” cooking experience lets children travel the world through their taste buds! Children will also gain an appreciation of other people, places and foods. MEMBERSHIP By joining the 12-month Passport Club, you’ll receive: • A FREE Ginger Kids apron • “Kitchen Basics; Rules, Tools & Etiquette” cookbook binder • A Ginger Kids Passport booklet • Passport Welcome certificate • And more! www.gingerkidsfun.com *********************************************************** 9. CharityChoice Gift Cards are a great gift to consider giving this holiday season, especially considering the negative impact of this economy on donations to nonprofits. As your listeners know, this holiday, Americans should elevate their level of giving by giving the gift of charity. CharityChoice Gift Cards are the perfect stocking stuffer, hostess gift or gift for any occasion. Plus, the gift is 100% tax deductible. CharityChoice Gift Cards (www.ccgiftcards.org) allow people to purchase gift cards, e-cards or gift certificate online. The recipient can choose the charity of their choice to donate the value of the CharityChoice card. CharityChoice Gift Cards has more than 100 nationally recognized nonprofitorganizations to choose from, such as the March of Dimes, World Wildlife Fund and Alex's Lemonade Stand, so it's easy to make a difference. CharityChoice Gift Cards never expire or lose monetary value, and all of the proceeds go toward charity. CharityChoice Gift Cards are good for: · Effortless shopping - shop online at www.ccgiftcards.org; send an e-card or order gift certificate or physical card · Green-minded - Instead of sending a physical gift card, e-cards can be sent online with a personalized message. Plus, there are many "green" charities to choose from, including Greenpeace, Arbor Day Foundation, and Alliance for Climate Protection. · Procrastinators - Keep gift cards in your pocketbook for those last minutes, unscheduled gifts. Or you can purchase a CharityChoice Gift e-card and send instantly to the friend/family/client you forgot about - the gift is received instantly in their inbox. · Educational - Children can learn the beauty of charitable giving, and with the easy to use website, they can research the best charity to designate the value of the card. *********************************************************** 10. This holiday season, PhotoWorks -- American Greetings online personal photo publishing company -- proves that it’s far better to give than to receive. PhotoWorks’ 2008 Holiday Product Line features a variety of photo-personalized cards and gifts for every friend and family member on your list – each with a personal touch. Visit www.photoworks.com to create unforgettable gifts this holiday season for family and friends. “Love” Ornament, featuring a photo dangling from a heart and hung with a red ribbon $24.95 Message Ornament, available in three different messages, hung with a red ribbon. Choose from: “Christmas 2008,” “Baby’s First Christmas 2008,” or “First Christmas Together 2008.) $24.95 Key Ring with 3 Mini-Photo Charms $25.95 ********************************************************** IS YOUR FAVORITE T SHIRT TOXIC TO THE ENVIRONMENT? An Alternative, Eco-Friendly Way to Give T Shirts as Gifts This Holiday Season The next time you decide to get rid of that old T Shirt, think twice! It might have a future in high fashion! In fact, it just might end up under your holiday tree as this year's most trendy recycled gift? The innovative team at ReTeez Inc. is giving new purpose to previously-loved T Shirts by transforming them into irresistible new items. From one-of-a-kind totes and handbags to funky pet products; and from fashion accessories to merchandise for the home, ReTeez re-makes old T shirts new again! Each ReTeez item is handmade in North America and every part of the T Shirt is used even the hems are made into dog toys! But ReTeez products are more than a gift to the recipient. They are a bigger gift to the environment. By up-cycling discarded T's, they no longer end up as landfill seeping bleaches and dyes into the ground. Nor are they shipped overseas as cheap clothing - wrecking havoc on local economies. It's an idea whose time has come, explains ReTeez owner Hope Milner. We are all aware of the environmental effects of plastic bags and paper, but little has been done about discarded clothing and textiles. We hope that by creating fashionable and useful recycled products we can save up to 10,000 T Shirts a year from the landfill?. Now that's a gift by anyone's standards! 555 Rockhill, Beaconsfield, Quebec. Canada. H9W 3G5 T: 514.426.3481 F: 514.426.1553 Website: www.reteez.com ************************************************************ www.laundrytree.com About SoapNuts Did you know that there’s a FRUIT that will get your laundry clean? It’s TRUE! Soapnuts are the fruit of a tree (Sapindus Mukorossi), found primarily in India, Indonesia, and Nepal, and they are an EXCELLENT alternative to traditional, chemical-laden detergents. How are soapnuts prepared for use in your wash? They are simply harvested, de-seeded, and then dried in the sun. That’s it! No chemicals or unnatural substances are involved! And they WORK — they really, really work! There are a ton of amazing things about soap nuts. They are 100%, totally natural. They are organically grown and are chemical-free, and they are incredibly gentle on clothes AND skin. They are especially great for those with sensitive skin — including babies and those that suffer from allergies, eczema, and psoriasis! They’re totally biodegradeable, so they’re better for the environment than regular detergent, and they’re antimicrobial, so they’re even good for septic and greywater systems! How do soapnuts work? The outer shell of the soapnut contains saponin, a natural substance known for its ability to cleanse and wash. (That’s what makes them so GREAT for cleaning your laundry!) And here’s a cool fact: soapnuts aren’t a new concept! They have been used to clean all kinds of fabric for centuries, and are only now gaining popularity in the Americas and Europe as a powerful, yet natural alternative to modern chemical detergents. Please browse through our site for lots more information about (and uses for) LaundryTree SoapNuts. Then order some to try for yourself! www.laundrytree.com ******************************************************* The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is a nonprofit organization based in New York Citythat focuses on providing optimal care to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses, and their families, and unites 950 member organizations nationwide that provide hands-on programs. AFA’s services include a toll-free hot line with counseling by licensed social workers, a free caregiver magazine, a National Memory Screening Day initiative, and the AFA Quilt to Remember. For information, call 866-AFA-8484 or visit www.alzfdn.org. For the upcoming holiday season, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is marketing the ultimate fashion statement—a sterling silver jewelry line that will make its wearers both look good and feel good. The exclusive necklace, bracelet and lapel pin are designed to recognize the heroic act of caregiving and to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease, They’re just one of many meaningful gifts that can be purchased through AFA; The merchandise is available from AFA at www.alzfdn.orgor by calling 866-232-8484 Prices are $30 for the necklace; $20 for the bracelet, which has a leather band; and $10 for the lapel pin, plus shipping. Proceeds from the jewelry support AFA’s programs and services nationwide.

2nd Hour Gift Special from 10-11pm CST Listen to get free gifts from the sponsors. To see the great gift sponsors go to my website at www.SherriDevereau.com and check out the websites. Please check out all the great gift ideas that 'Opening Your Intuitive Eyes' Radio Show will be talking about for the month of December!! Listen each week from 9-11pm CST to find out how you can win a free gift talked about on the show that week. There will be several winners each week. Dec 2nd is Eco-Friendly & Gifts that keep on giving night. Dec 9th is Kids, Families, & Pets Night. Dec 16th is Pamper Yourself & Others Night. Dec 23rd is Adult Gift Ideas. Dec 30th is Great Gifts to Start the New Year Off Right Night!!! So listen live each week to learn how you can get one of the great gifts I talk about on the show. Shipping is on me! Gifts That Keep On Giving & Eco-Friendly Gifts Under $50.00 Please check out all the great gift ideas that 'Opening Your Intuitive Eyes' Radio Show will be talking about for the month of December!! www.AchieveRadio.com Listen each week from 9-11pm CST to find out how you can win a free gift talked about on the show that week. There will be several winner each week. Dec 2nd is Eco-Friendly & Gifts that keep on giving night. Dec 9th is Kids, Families, & Pets week. Dec 16th is Pamper Yourself & Others Night. Dec 23rd is Adult Gift Ideas. Dec 30th is Great Gifts to Start the New Year off right Night!!! So listen live each week to learn how you can get one of the great gifts I talk about on the show. Shipping is on me! _______________________________ Dec 2nd Gift Show Sponsor's 1. Great Book to give as a Holiday gift or to get for yourself. The Anywhere, Anytime Chill Guide, offers natural solutions to 77 stressful situations, from bad hair days to broken heats, constipation to computer crashes. The remedies--drawn from yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, acupressure, and more--can be done even in the midst of a messy, million-mile-an-hour day. Offering bite- sized serenity for busy women, the book is a great gift for anyone who's over-worked, over-tired, and in need of some serious chill-- meaning pretty much everyone. It retails for $14.95. You can see more about it here: http://www.msmindbody.com/books ************************************************* 2. Now for anyone with men or boys in the house this gift is a MUST have. If the seat is up the light is on. No more wet butts in the middle of the night. I love this idea!!! Website info: www.johnnylight.com contact info: Available by toll-free phone, 888-566-LITE (5483), at www.johnnylight.com, or any of more than 1,000 Lowe's Home Improvement Stores *********************************************************** 3. HANG A MOVIE STAR!! Hang a movie star on your wall with a movie poster from Just Movie Posters. Com. Now it’s possible to be eye to eye with stars from such films as: Bee Movie, Hellboy II—The Golden Army, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, The Mummy—Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Shrek The Third, The Strangers and more. The web site is the brainchild of Ilena Di Toro of Philadelphia. She got her start selling her brother's childhood treasures (with his permission, of course) on Internet auction sites. They sold well and she decided to try selling movie posters. "After all, people like going to the movies," she said. "So, who wouldn't want a poster from their favorite movie?" The site features one sheet posters (27 x 41 inches, the standard size for posters in the U.S.), mini-posters (11 x 17 inches or 13 x 20 inches) and movie poster postcard for sale. Each item listing features a picture of the item, number of items available, price and other relevant information. To see the web site in action go to, www.justmovieposters.com *********************************************************** 4. Fantastic Chocolates!!! This gift does many things. If you eat it yourself you will feel elated. If you give it to someone else they will feel elated. If you just buy it (not even eat it) you donated money to good causes and spread love in the world. Introducing Intentional Chocolate Which is different than any other chocolate….It is embedded with good intentions by Tibetan Monks and TESTED against non-enhanced chocolate, to show that it increases well being by between 67 and 1,000 percent (research published in a scientific journal – details below or I can send you the study.) It is also high quality chocolate …the parent company, Hawaiian Vintage Chocolate has been called by the NYT “the best chocolate in the world.” It was served at Bill Gates wedding and is being used by famous chefs such as Emeril Lagasse. Wouldn’t You Eat Chocolate Loved by this Man? Intentional Chocolate™ infused with Good Intentions by Monks A recent scientific study published in the peer reviewed Journal, Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing in October of 2007, states that Intentional Chocolate “increases people’s well-being, vigor and energy by an average of 67% and in some cases 1,000%.” There is no gimmick. There is a growing body of evidence that suggests that intention invokes measurable power and energy that can manifest across space and time. We have known for years that our thoughts affect our body (mind-matter) in various ways. Now science with new experiments and better measurement devices is able to show that the people who practice intention setting over a longer period of time, like long-term meditators, can have a real impact on matter outside of the body. Intentional Chocolate™ is using intention to help shift the way humans relate to food by delivering sustenance that nourishes both body and spirit. We have great boxes for the holiday that include -- Gratitude, Peace and Joy. Here is the URL www.intentionalchocolate.com ************************************** 5. Very Eco-Friendly Gift to Give. The Olive Smart Sack, 6 reusable bags in one small sack, is a fun and unbelievably practical solution to bringing your own bags. The Sack is designed to fit into the cupholder of your car, and can easily fit into your purse, so that they are always available and you will never have to take consumable bags again. The Olive Smart bags come in a combination of 6 enduring colors, each with over a 20 lb capacity. The fabric is soft, durable and washable supplex nylon. One Sack, $39, can easily carry a whole cart of groceries. There is also the Olive Smart Half-Sack, a 3 bag ($24) solution. The handles on the bags in the half-sack are slightly longer so that you can sling them over your shoulder. The Olive Smart Sack and Half-Sack are stellar products for anyone who is committed to helping the environment and they make terrific gifts because everyone needs to have our own bags! Available online at www.olivesmart.com. ***************************************** 6. This would be an very simple and easy gift to give someone that you may not know well, an unexpected visitor, boss, teacher, office mate, or all the other folks that are on your gift list this season. BeGreen Now has designed a trendy, reusable shopping bag called the BeGreen Pod. It’s a fabulous solution for those "green-minded" trend-setters. In several ways, BeGreen has improved this bag from other, more generic reusable bags. The FIRST improvement from other “green” bag options is that it’s more convenient because it rolls up into itself, tucking into a ball and includes a carabineer (clip). Shoppers can carry the bag in a purse, attach it to a bag or backpack with the carabineer, or simply stuff it somewhere in their car. SECOND, what makes the bag such a great gift option is the fact that with each purchase, BeGreen will plant a tree on your behalf in a reforestation project. So, not only will buyers help out Mother Earth by using a reusable bag during shopping trips, but they’ll also contribute to the absorption of carbon with the planting of a tree in their name. To put that into perspective, the average tree absorbs as much carbon dioxide as a car emits over the span of 740 miles -- the equivalent of driving between New York City and Louisville, Kentucky. THIRD, the BeGreen bag is inexpensive and can be purchased online at www.begreennow.com for only $12.95. One other thing to note: If you examine the bag there’s a small tag inside that gives some statistics about using the bag, including the carbon avoided and the plastic bags avoided annually and per trip.The BeGreen Pod is ideal and not to mention an environmentally friendly, gift or “stocking stuffer” for this holiday season. ************************************************** 7. Brand new E-ZCHARGE is the greatest low-tech gadget to hit the high-tech world. Everyone has a cellphone! an iPod! or a Bluetooth! so this is the perfect grab bag gift! and at $9.99 you can’t beat the price this holiday season. www.e-zcharge.com E-ZCHARGE is a simply ingenious way to neatly manage the long, unsightly and unwieldy wires that have overtaken kitchen countertops, office desks and bedroom floors. It goes right into the outlet on your charger, so there’s no taking up space… It’s the first compact, safe and sturdy cradle charging station for small personal electronic devices -- it secures directly on to, or in front of, the charger itself -- never touching the electrical outlet! It is packaged with a double-sided heat-resistant mounting strip to be applied to the bottom or front of chargers for easy application. It fits both flat and vertical chargers for all cellphones, MP3s, PDAs and Bluetooths. It’s made of a sturdy, lightweight polycarbonate with a ribbed interior and a retaining hook to stay neatly wired! Comes in black, grey, or custom colors for orders over 500 pieces. People will want one or two in every room! And pets, kids and seniors will benefit from the safety feature of being “off” the floor. Fido won’t be gnawing at those wires anymore! Once you use one, you’ll wonder how you were not always neatly wired! ********************************************** 8. Our website is www.gingerkidsfun.com Personally, the I think the Passport Club is a unique subscription based product for children and families that takes them on a monthly culinary adventure! Contact Info: www.gingerkidsfun.com Travel The World Through Your Taste Buds! The Passport to the World Club is an annual membership program that introduces children to other cultures. Children receive a “project-in-a-box” that takes them on an educational and culinary adventure. Each month a package arrives that includes a passport stamp for the Ginger Kids passport, the Culture Gram — a fun fact sheet about the country, recipes, non-perishable food item and a special kitchen tool that complements the international cooking experience. The Passport Club program encourages families to spend quality time together learning about other cultures. The “hands-on” cooking experience lets children travel the world through their taste buds! Children will also gain an appreciation of other people, places and foods. MEMBERSHIP By joining the 12-month Passport Club, you’ll receive: • A FREE Ginger Kids apron • “Kitchen Basics; Rules, Tools & Etiquette” cookbook binder • A Ginger Kids Passport booklet • Passport Welcome certificate • And more! www.gingerkidsfun.com *********************************************************** 9. CharityChoice Gift Cards are a great gift to consider giving this holiday season, especially considering the negative impact of this economy on donations to nonprofits. As your listeners know, this holiday, Americans should elevate their level of giving by giving the gift of charity. CharityChoice Gift Cards are the perfect stocking stuffer, hostess gift or gift for any occasion. Plus, the gift is 100% tax deductible. CharityChoice Gift Cards (www.ccgiftcards.org) allow people to purchase gift cards, e-cards or gift certificate online. The recipient can choose the charity of their choice to donate the value of the CharityChoice card. CharityChoice Gift Cards has more than 100 nationally recognized nonprofitorganizations to choose from, such as the March of Dimes, World Wildlife Fund and Alex's Lemonade Stand, so it's easy to make a difference. CharityChoice Gift Cards never expire or lose monetary value, and all of the proceeds go toward charity. CharityChoice Gift Cards are good for: · Effortless shopping - shop online at www.ccgiftcards.org; send an e-card or order gift certificate or physical card · Green-minded - Instead of sending a physical gift card, e-cards can be sent online with a personalized message. Plus, there are many "green" charities to choose from, including Greenpeace, Arbor Day Foundation, and Alliance for Climate Protection. · Procrastinators - Keep gift cards in your pocketbook for those last minutes, unscheduled gifts. Or you can purchase a CharityChoice Gift e-card and send instantly to the friend/family/client you forgot about - the gift is received instantly in their inbox. · Educational - Children can learn the beauty of charitable giving, and with the easy to use website, they can research the best charity to designate the value of the card. *********************************************************** 10. This holiday season, PhotoWorks -- American Greetings online personal photo publishing company -- proves that it’s far better to give than to receive. PhotoWorks’ 2008 Holiday Product Line features a variety of photo-personalized cards and gifts for every friend and family member on your list – each with a personal touch. Visit www.photoworks.com to create unforgettable gifts this holiday season for family and friends. “Love” Ornament, featuring a photo dangling from a heart and hung with a red ribbon $24.95 Message Ornament, available in three different messages, hung with a red ribbon. Choose from: “Christmas 2008,” “Baby’s First Christmas 2008,” or “First Christmas Together 2008.) $24.95 Key Ring with 3 Mini-Photo Charms $25.95 ********************************************************** IS YOUR FAVORITE T SHIRT TOXIC TO THE ENVIRONMENT? An Alternative, Eco-Friendly Way to Give T Shirts as Gifts This Holiday Season The next time you decide to get rid of that old T Shirt, think twice! It might have a future in high fashion! In fact, it just might end up under your holiday tree as this year's most trendy recycled gift? The innovative team at ReTeez Inc. is giving new purpose to previously-loved T Shirts by transforming them into irresistible new items. From one-of-a-kind totes and handbags to funky pet products; and from fashion accessories to merchandise for the home, ReTeez re-makes old T shirts new again! Each ReTeez item is handmade in North America and every part of the T Shirt is used even the hems are made into dog toys! But ReTeez products are more than a gift to the recipient. They are a bigger gift to the environment. By up-cycling discarded T's, they no longer end up as landfill seeping bleaches and dyes into the ground. Nor are they shipped overseas as cheap clothing - wrecking havoc on local economies. It's an idea whose time has come, explains ReTeez owner Hope Milner. We are all aware of the environmental effects of plastic bags and paper, but little has been done about discarded clothing and textiles. We hope that by creating fashionable and useful recycled products we can save up to 10,000 T Shirts a year from the landfill?. Now that's a gift by anyone's standards! 555 Rockhill, Beaconsfield, Quebec. Canada. H9W 3G5 T: 514.426.3481 F: 514.426.1553 Website: www.reteez.com ************************************************************ www.laundrytree.com About SoapNuts Did you know that there’s a FRUIT that will get your laundry clean? It’s TRUE! Soapnuts are the fruit of a tree (Sapindus Mukorossi), found primarily in India, Indonesia, and Nepal, and they are an EXCELLENT alternative to traditional, chemical-laden detergents. How are soapnuts prepared for use in your wash? They are simply harvested, de-seeded, and then dried in the sun. That’s it! No chemicals or unnatural substances are involved! And they WORK — they really, really work! There are a ton of amazing things about soap nuts. They are 100%, totally natural. They are organically grown and are chemical-free, and they are incredibly gentle on clothes AND skin. They are especially great for those with sensitive skin — including babies and those that suffer from allergies, eczema, and psoriasis! They’re totally biodegradeable, so they’re better for the environment than regular detergent, and they’re antimicrobial, so they’re even good for septic and greywater systems! How do soapnuts work? The outer shell of the soapnut contains saponin, a natural substance known for its ability to cleanse and wash. (That’s what makes them so GREAT for cleaning your laundry!) And here’s a cool fact: soapnuts aren’t a new concept! They have been used to clean all kinds of fabric for centuries, and are only now gaining popularity in the Americas and Europe as a powerful, yet natural alternative to modern chemical detergents. Please browse through our site for lots more information about (and uses for) LaundryTree SoapNuts. Then order some to try for yourself! www.laundrytree.com ******************************************************* The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is a nonprofit organization based in New York Citythat focuses on providing optimal care to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses, and their families, and unites 950 member organizations nationwide that provide hands-on programs. AFA’s services include a toll-free hot line with counseling by licensed social workers, a free caregiver magazine, a National Memory Screening Day initiative, and the AFA Quilt to Remember. For information, call 866-AFA-8484 or visit www.alzfdn.org. For the upcoming holiday season, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is marketing the ultimate fashion statement—a sterling silver jewelry line that will make its wearers both look good and feel good. The exclusive necklace, bracelet and lapel pin are designed to recognize the heroic act of caregiving and to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease, They’re just one of many meaningful gifts that can be purchased through AFA; The merchandise is available from AFA at www.alzfdn.orgor by calling 866-232-8484 Prices are $30 for the necklace; $20 for the bracelet, which has a leather band; and $10 for the lapel pin, plus shipping. Proceeds from the jewelry support AFA’s programs and services nationwide.