All About Mary Spaid

Whirlwind of life

2009-11-19T18:18:00.000-08:00

It seems that the older, I get the faster time goes by or maybe I am better at filling my day. The whirlwind continues and I am exhausted but I also feel good.

I just finished an article on the H1N1 virus and my husband is critiquing while I get ready to go out the door for a meeting. A little bit more time tomorrow and the December's Creatively Thinking newsletter will be ready. This is a good thing since on Sunday I will start getting articles from my contributers for the GWTA newsletter which is due on Wednesday.

Well, time to run.

Have a good evening everyone and remember that a candle losing nothing by lighting another. So go out and be that candle, it can be as simple as a smile to someone on the street or opening a door.

A Whirlwind of a Summer

2009-09-05T22:45:00.000-07:00

I cannot believe that summer is almost gone; this year it has just zipped by. It started with my son’s wedding in May and swiftly shifted to a snowball in June and July with the Washington State ARBA convention and across country trip in. As soon as we got back then it is was Fair season. We are now wrapping up our third fair this year, even though my daughter is talking about doing the State 4-H fair as well down in Puyallup in a couple weeks. The fun just keeps coming. Actually, I cannot wait until school gets back in and the routine settle down to a saner pace. The good news is that Shaklee has recently come out with some great opportunities and I am really enjoying the workshop.

Life at the Zoo

2009-03-30T12:40:00.000-07:00

Wow, life is going by so... fast. I cannot believe that we are already looking at April, where did February and March go. Yesterday, a friend of mine and I took three teenage girls to the zoo for my daughter's 16th birthday. She love photography and this proved to be a great escape. After all, we have all have been running at top speed lately. So the five of us celebrated the three birthdays and took a day off from life. You can say that we were being like the flamingos with our escape.

Creatively Thinking

2009-01-23T23:20:00.000-08:00

A candle loses nothing by lighting another.
Author is Unknown

Rockin’ Rabbit

2009-01-23T22:44:00.000-08:00

Just Because it's fun and I have the rabbit habbit :-)

to the tune of “Rockin’ Robin”) - Copyright Linda Willis, 2008

He sleeps in a Burrow, all day long
Waitin’ for evening to sing his song.
“All ya little Bunnies, come dance with me,
We’ll do the Bunny-Hop ‘round the Maple tree.”

Rockin’ Rabbit, Hop, Hop, Hop,
Rockin’ Rabbit, Hop, Hop, Hop,
Ooo, Rockin’ Rabbit, you’re really gonna rock it tonight!

Together We Grow ~ (Silent Whispers)

2009-01-23T22:39:00.000-08:00

You stand alone in the shadows and I feel you there,
Fascinated with wonder,You know that I care.
Sincerity is my Sister.And will always be.
Truth, honor and trust, Our Brothers,All three!
At times you step forward.You make yourself known.Shining with new knowledge,I see that you've grown!
Some of it you share,Always with a smile,
Patience your armor,You're content for a while.
Then time calls you back,And with silence we know,Your pathway's your own,Yet together we grow.
I know that you hear me when I'm calling your name.
Different paths we may take but the echo's the same.With knowledge there's comfort,
A gentle warm hand,The friend with a smile,Yes, we both understand.
©2007 JF Silent Whispers

Exta Income and Freedom by being Self - Employed

2009-01-23T21:13:00.000-08:00

I love finally having the freedom to choose my own schedule and have an extra income in the family. I was so... scared to make the leap and so happy I did. Finally I can truly be there for my family and still able to contribute financially to the household. Every morning I take the kids to school and listen to the news on the way back. The traffic alerts are constant at that hour of the day while everyone is working their way towards whatever job they might go to. By this time I am happily smiling to myself.

You see I have been there. I remember when the 50 hour weeks were normal and all of the pressures of working for a large corporation that go with it. I remember dealing with territorial managers and I remember the stress of wondering if I was going to be the next one in the department to get a pink slip.

Tana Thank You for the freedom.

For helping me to earn some extra income and still have flexibility of schedule. First with just a few hours and then growing to where I feel there really is a balance in my life that I am happy with.

Though life is busy, it's by my choosing on where and how I spend my time.

A little bit about me

2008-11-12T19:21:00.000-08:00

My name is Mary Spaid and I live in the Great Northwest; in Snohomish County, Washington to be precise. I am very family oriented and have four children and three grandchildren with one on the way. With two teenagers still at home I have a very active household. My daughter and I have been involved in 4H and ARBA since 1997. We actively raise and exhibit three different breeds of rabbits. This is a hobby that we find great pleasure in and gained many friends.

I am originally from California and have travelled a fair amount in my lifetime and have actually lost count of how many homes I have lived. I finally met my husband in 1988 and were married in 1989 and moved to Alaska. We lived on a small island called Adak out in the Aleutian chain for 5 years. From there we moved to Washington State and now enjoy our 15 acres, as well as our animals and biking. The kids love the dirt bikes and my husband and I enjoy our 1800 Goldwing. I use to ride myself but due to physical constraints I had to give up my Shadow.

The hardest part of living in Washington for me is all the rain. With growing up in California the weather is quite different. So when the weather turns ugly I turn my attention to indoor activities. Gaming is an obsession as well as fiber crafts such as knitting, spinning and weaving. My interests also include a wide variety of reading, music and movies, though there never seems to be enough time for all of my hobbies and interests. I do try to focus my passion on the study of health and nutrition as well as herbal medicine, essential oils. I also enjoy studying different cultures and spiritualities with an emphasis on the commonalities.

I have had a lifelong commitment to helping others through a large assortment of arenas ranging from the developmentally challenged to high risk teenagers as well as being an ombudsman for the Navy. I have worked as a volunteer, a case manager, counselor, manager, quality control consultant and a business owner. I have always believed in being socially and environmentally conscious with a goal of balance at all times and have continuously strived to have a green home and a truly healthy family. This passion, as well as a desire to spend more time with my family has expanded my interest in the internet and the possibility of marketing. I searched for some time to find a niche where I can help people, have a smaller carbon footprint and at the same time be closer to home and my family. With so many different plans out there it took me awhile to find an organization that had the same high standards for integrity that I have and to be socially conscious. The group that I finally found does believe in a team approach not just lip service and the synergist effects that a group can have instead of focusing on competition. This team truly believes that by helping people everyone wins. If you already have a business or are looking for one, we are here for you. Please let me know if I can be of help whether it is with an interest in extra income, free internet tools or products to improve health and make your home green.