- - "It's Your Life Style"  Newsletter
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        SUPPORTING BUSY PROFESSIONALS, WORKING PARENTS, SENIORS AND         PEOPLE RECOVERING AT HOME OR WITH RESTRICTED MOBILITY

Imperial Personal Assistant Delivers the Gift of Time - -Your Time

A Note From Cheryl

Welcome to the wonderful season of excitement
and celebration of cherished memories!
I hope this season will truly be the very best for you and your family and 2007 will be full of rewards for all your hard work! 

For the many blessings we all share, For opportunities and adventures, For the freedoms that are ours, For goals that we make possible, And for the sheer delights of life and love. Seasons Greetings and Happy New Year!

Welcome to the December 2006  issue of this monthly newsletter.  Thank you for inviting me into your mailbox. 
Could your friends, or associates benefit from a helping hand getting the holiday gift giving under control, groceries to the house or supplies to the office?  Share this newsletter!

I*ve already pulled out my trusty daytimer and scheduled in some "time-off" during the holidays, just to kick back, say thanks and appreciate all the special things in my life, like family and beloved friends. Trying to juggle work and home during the year can get pretty hectic and let*s face it, sometimes we run through the days too quickly. With the presents and holiday parties added to the schedule, it is easy to get snowed under.

My plan is to schedule in time to slow down and enjoy the ride all the way through December to ‘the big day’, taking pleasure in each step of planning and preparation.

I*ve scheduled time each week to sit back, relax, and appreciate people. When it comes right down to it, they are what really matters the most and the greatest gift we can give or receive is time together. Whether it*s a family dinner outing, or casual movie with friends, we can create opportunities to reconnect and build memories. Sometimes just concentrating on the big events in life can take away from the fun of getting there and the importance of the smaller activities.

"There*s no sanctuary more qualified to restore one*s sense of humanity . . . than time spent around a dinner table with one*s family and friends."      Terrance Brennan

When the Holidays are over and the New Year arrives, there will be time for everyone to return to their career and burning the candle at both ends. A break from the hectic pace during the holidays will rejuvenate the start of the New Year and increase your momentum!  You*ll see the opportunities lying in the road and have the patience to do something about it!

At this special time of year when friends and family come together, I would like to thank you sincerely for your valued business, loyalty and continued support over the past year.

The value you place on this service and your introduction to friends and family, is the highest compliment you can pay. In the weeks ahead please do not hesitate to call if I can lend a helping hand with your grocery delivery or sales & marketing initiatives at the office.

I wish you and all those important to you,
a very happy and safe holiday. ENJOY.

Cheryl Scoffield                                                         Personal Shopping Assistant, Strategic Partner
Sales & Marketing Assistant
Business Franchise Inquiries

Ahh ... Spa Cafe - Saturday, December 16th - 2 - 4pm
Take an hour for yourself and relax with a facial!

Start the last week before Christmas LESS STRESSED.
Join me at my home in North Oakville for the famous Spa Cafe! Your $20 appointment includes a facial and a
$10 G*i*f*t Certificate towards your product purchase.
Check out the new Age Defying products. Watch those expression lines vanish as you erase the visible signs of aging by 41% in 12 weeks. Younger-looking and younger-acting skin in one great, easy-to-wrap package.
Do not be disappointed, book early as the spaces fill up fast.

Holiday Make Over Open House -December 4th.
Find out all about it. 

Start your .. Rewards Program .. Every $500 in purchases rewards you with a $50 Gift Certificate towards your next product purchase.

Thank you to everyone who clicked on last month*s newsletter link to the Roaring Women website. As a result of your support, during September and October, my profile was the most visited on their site.   #1 Cheryl Scoffield - 171 views

Roaring Women announces their first group in the US! Seattle, WA., launching January 2007!  Welcome aboard! Vancouver and Victoria, BC - will also be roaring soon!

Cheryl is pleased to be designated a

How many hours do you spend on your cell?
How about your teenager?

You have probably heard about the electro magnetic energy from cell phones and other electronic devices and how it can disrupt brain function and deplete brain enzymes. 

Interested in a simple and effective safeguard?

Find the answers to your questions about how a simple stick on containing advanced science from BIOPRO Technology can help you reduce your radiation levels.
Contact Pennie Forma to learn more.

Be a Santa to a Senior In Halton Region, Ontario.
Join Barbara Kennedy, President of Changing Gears,
Saturday, December 9th at the Public Gift Wrapping Party at Oakville Town Hall. Become a program partner and assist in other areas or volunteer to help on the day of gift wrapping.

Last year, 1100 seniors residing in various Halton Long Term Care facilities received gifts and hand made cards. If you would like to help out this year Email  Danna Wilson-Chuchmach of Merry Maids in Milton or call 905.875.0391 .  

Charity Fundraising Events

Play indoor beach volleyball in February 2007 and help
Sick Kids Hospital find a cure for childhood cancer. Get a corporate team together and sign up by January 19th, 2007
at  http://heatwaveevents.com/icewave  or Call Rosanne O'Neill
for more details 416-237-0123.

Invite us to your next Charity Event!

We*d love to help raise funds on your silent auction table.

Our Gift Of Time Package, included a $75 Delivery Scheduling Appointment with a Personal Shopping Assistant and a
$25 Product Gift Certificate.   

I work to make sure the information I send you is relevant, and valuable. Please share this message with anyone you feel would benefit from this valuable service. My focus is to serve you.
Visit Cheryl at www.RoaringWomen.com/cheryl,www.xposay.org,
Help!...We've Got Kids.

This message is sent to you because you are a colleague, friend or associate of mine.  I always work to make sure that what I send you is relevant, timely, and valuable. It is my honor to serve you. I'd like to keep you on my mailing list to receive future issues.  However, if you would prefer not to receive please let me know by sending an email to: info@ImperialPersonalAssistant.com.

Scared to attack those Holiday crowds at the mall? 
Rather than sugar plums, do you envision the weeks ahead filled with parties, eating
and entertaining, along with long lines at the check out and jam-packed parking in Timbuktu? Who needs it!

If this sounds all too familiar, you are probably heading for the mad holiday rush and could use a helping hand. Mall Shopping can leave you with no time for yourself and not enough rest due to late night wrapping. Do not end up with no time for fun. Fortunately, with a little preparation, it is completely preventable.

Avoid the overcrowded malls this year and join the many Canadians who are benefiting from online shopping. I am sure you know one or two who are shopping online! In 2005 online purchases hit 9.7 Billion in goods and services and 2006 is expected to be bigger! Everyday 7.9 Million families go online, resulting in 41% of adults having bought something online. Instead of heading out on a shopping trip, and walking the entire mall three times in search of the best present, use Online Shopping and utilize Home Delivery. It is a better option.

Your are invited to try our Home Delivery service with a Trial Offer.

Sitting at home with your feet up and a coffee in hand, sure beats facing the crowds at the mall. If you use the Don Valley Pkwy, built to handle 60,000 vehicles daily, you have notice it is currently carrying in excess of 160,00 cars every day. Whew! That sounds like gridlock to me! I would rather stay home!

Still time to make that list and check it twice.
You are invited to check out the new virtual Christmas catalogue. Our clients enjoy the easiest holiday online shopping ever, with a dynamic new way to shop. Flip through the catalogue, zoom in to get more details and when you click – voila – the product is added to your cart! With 68 pages of the hottest gift suggestions including 12 pages of gift sets, we can help you get the perfect gifts for those special people on your list. Find out all about the convenience and simplicity of shopping online.  Best of all, everything is delivered to your house from our Canadian or US warehouses and you do not have to fight through crowded malls or deal with cranky sales staff! Enjoy more time connecting with family and friends.

To ensure delivery in time for Christmas, place your order prior to December 15th or call Cheryl Toll Free at 866-842-5145 or email . Happy shopping!

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED!    
VISA or MASTERCARD Accepted

Can not decide? Ask about the perfect gift - *Gift*Certificates* 

Home delivery of everyday grocery items or gifts, is great for seniors,
people recovering at home or with restricted mobility.

You don*t have to worry about the fit or the colour and they don*t have to worry about shoveling the driveway or hassles on icy roads. Gain peace of mind when you know you will not be able to get there this winter due to vacations or weather. 

Looking for ways to gain more time for yourself at home with your family all year round? Ask about our easy step-by-step format.

We are the #1 Health & Beauty site in North America.
Set up regular home delivery and bring your every day items to your door on a schedule you decides fits your needs.  We have everything from soup to laundry! Enjoy more time in your life for family and leisure activities, get more info. Benefit all year from a gift that lasts and enjoy incredible time savings. 

Book your *complimentary* initial consultation and see for yourself. Don't you deserve to get a present for yourself this Holiday Season and then have it pay for itself hundreds of times over in the year to come? Benefit from the time savings and start thinking about "lifestyle" instead of the current “things I have to do style”.

Remember, we all stumble, every one of us.  That's why it's a
comfort to go hand in hand.          - Emily Kimbrough
 

Planning on traveling this holiday season? Here is a great tip  . . . .

After Flying East to West
Stable and Balanced posture will energize you and help you stay awake until bedtime.

1- Stand with your feet parallel and your arms at your sides.
2 -Inhale, lift onto your toes and sweep your arms forward and up.  Hold the breath for 3 seconds, keeping your chest expanded.
3- Exhale, tighten your belly and lower your heels and arms, Repeat this sequence 4 times.
4- Inhale, lift onto your toes and sweep your arms out to the sides and overhead, Hold the breath for 3 seconds keeping your chest expanded.
5-Exhale, tighten your belly and lower your heels and arms. Repeat this sequence 4 times.
 

After flying west to east
Downward moving vital energy posture will calm you and help you sleep.

1 -Lie on your back with your knees bent, feet off the floor, hands on knees. And arms straight.
2 -Inhale, tighten your belly then exhale and slowly bring your knees in toward your chest.  Hold as you suspend your breath for 2 seconds.
3 -Inhale, then exhale and move your knees away from your chest, strightening your arms.
4 -Repeat 8 times, progressively lengthening both the inhalation and the exhalation.

Excerpt, Natural Health May 2006 issue

Smooth out those rough edges and look your best for the holidays with the
Micro Dermabrasion Skin Care Kit.  Includes; Polishing Scrub, Skin Refining Lotion and we are adding a *B*O*N*U*S* Gentle Exfoliation Cloth. 
$100.00 for the kit or each item available individually.

Take a moment for yourself before the holiday season and enjoy a Spa Treatment in the comfort of your own home with Quality Products from the #4 Global Skin Care Company!

The exfoliation cloth helps to remove dead cells on the surface of your skin, improves skin clarity and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.  It is a gentle alternative and reveals glowing skin which is fresher and healthier without a trip to the dermatologist! 

Looking for a Christmas present for your guy? Not just for women.  
An increasing number of guys are learning that great skin is not just for the women. After all, what is a better advertisement than your face. Let us just say that a healthy, vital youthful glow will be a lot more credible in the long run. This is not just about looking younger it is about looking your best with clean vibrant glowing skin and the confidence that brings with it. You want to put your best face forward and the Micro Dermabrasion Skin Care Kit helps you do just that.

Order today and pick up the *B*O*N*U*S  Micro Exfoliation Cloth!

Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been.

Mark Twain

Do Not Forget ... Spa Cafe - Saturday, December 16th - 2 - 4pm
Take an hour for yourself and relax with a facial!!

Start the last week before Christmas LESS STRESSED!
Join me at my home in North Oakville for the famous Spa Cafe! Your $20 appointment includes a facial and a $10 G*i*f*t Certificate towards you product purchase.
Check out the new Age Defying products. Watch those expression lines vanish as you improve the visible signs of aging by 41% in 12 weeks. Younger-looking and younger-acting skin in one great, easy-to-wrap package.
Do not be disappointed, book early as the spaces fill up fast.

Holiday Make Over Open House -December 4th.
Find out all about it. 

Do Not Forget .. Rewards Program .. Every $500 rewards you with a
$50 Gift Certificate towards your next product purchase.
 

Time Saving Tips

Thinking of taking up Pilates in January?
Check out Dawn Byers at www.PilatesStudio.ca. Dawn is the BEST!

Avoid all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and take a few moments to prioritize. Instead of the holiday crunch you’ll discover that time really can be on your side.

Start early. Lessen the stress on your emotions but also your wallet. Running around at the last minute usually results in those impulse buys.

Plan practically. Don’t fool yourself into thinking you can attend four parties on the same night. Take a close look at your schedule, prioritize and map out your holiday calendar so
it is realistic and gives you flexibility and room to breathe.

Say No .. nicely.  During the holidays, work and personal obligations can wreak havoc on your daily routine, cut into your free time and leave you feeling overwhelmed.
Set limits, be selective and say “yes” only to those invites you really want to attend.
Send a “sorry I can’t make it” note to those you decline and—if you’re concerned about offending the host—a small gift for guests to enjoy (flowers, wine, food etc.).
Alternatively offer to organize a get-together in the quieter months of January or February instead. Saying “no” isn’t easy, but if done with thoughtfulness and care it can spare you the time-crunching conundrum of saying “yes.”

Get creative with multitasking. Shop for gifts online while your holiday treats are baking, sign greeting cards as you wait for the kids’ hockey practice to end or dust the furniture
as you chat on your phone. Effective multitasking can help you get through that “to do” list a little faster and free up some precious time to spend with your family.

Get help. Why not give yourself the gift of time and hire someone to help out.
Whether it’s contracting a personal shopper or maid service to do the big holiday clean, paying the teenager down the street to shovel your drive, or ordering healthy pre-made meals from a personal chef service, enlisting outside assistance will add hours to your clock and reduce your stress levels.

Make a list. Buying gifts for everyone you know seems ridiculous, but once you're out shopping your enthusiasm can turn you into a mall monster. Next thing you know, you've bought something for everyone. Avoid impulse spending by arming yourself with a gift list and a dollar amount for each gift. Decide who you will buy for and then stick to it.

Stay healthy. Contrary to popular belief, that ‘jolly old elf”—who lives on a diet of milk and cookies is not a role model for health and wellness. It’s easy to let healthy eating and exercise fall to the wayside during this indulgent time. Make an effort to get enough sleep, limit your consumption of alcohol and fatty foods and squeeze in physical activity whenever possible. Being well-rested and healthy will help you cope better with stress.

As human beings our greatness lies not so much in being able to
remake the world as in being able to remake ourselves.
Mahatma Ghandi

Home Office - tech Tips

Windows Defender (Beta 2)                                                                                            

Windows Defender (Beta 2) is a program, that protects your computer from security threats (spyware/adware), pop-ups and slow performance. Featuring Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it's detected while you're surfing the Web or downloading/installing new programs. Activating real-time protection will intercept and disable many spyware programs before they are installed; helping to stop potential security leaks before a spyware program can run. Windows Defender (Beta 2) is a free program for your PC from Microsoft.

Learn how to install and set up Windows Defender (Beta 2) A step-by-step installation guide and information on basic settings, such as how to schedule automatic scans,on a regular basis, when you're not using your computer.
Or look into  Microsoft.com/athome

Compare with other Microsoft antispyware and antivirus technologies Find out which product 'fits you'— Click here to compare Windows Defender (Beta 2) with Windows Live Safety Center, and more.

Tips contributed by Nathan Manimtim 

Having problems with your computer? Need help with home office networking? Bought a router to bring the internet to additional home computers and need help setting it up?      Email Nathan at  Home Office Tech

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Call today for your Complimentary Consultation.  You're invited to try our service with our Trial Offer.  Contact us  Toll Free 1-866-642-5145 or email: info@ImperialPersonalAssistant.com