Danielle’s Blog

Retail’s Changing Face

Over the past six months, there has been a flurry of announcements from retailers that they are closing stores, slowing expansion plans or ceasing operations altogether. In my opinion, it is due to the convience of the internet. Why go to a store, when you can use the internet to “shop” the best prices? I do most of my shopping while I am sitting on my couch watchng tv while the kids are in bed. As a mom with 2 young kids, it is impossible to get anything accomplished when shopping at a store.

1 12-inch prepared pizza crust
1/2 cup prepared basil pesto
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Romano cheese
1/2 cup prepared beef strips in barbecue sauce
1/2 cup marinated, sun-dried tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 6-oz jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained
1/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup sliced red onion

Heat oven to 425. Place pizza crust on 14-inch round pizza pan. Top with pesto, 3/4 cup Mozzarella cheese and remaining ingredients. Bake at 425, 10 - 12 minutes. Top with remaining Mozzarella cheese.

Serves 4

Developing the Leader Within You by John C. Maxwell

There are Five Levels of Leadership:

• Level 1: Position – People follow because they have to
• Level 2: Permission – People follow because they want to
• Level 3: Production – People follow because of what you have done for the organization
• Level 4: People Development – People follow because of what you have done for them
• Level 5: Personhood – People follow because of who you are and what you represent

As you grow on each succeeding level with other people, they will allow and even assist you in making necessary changes, recognizing you as a leader who inspires others to do their best.

If you have a desire – or maybe a calling – for leadership, John Maxwell will help you develop the vision, value, influence and motivation required of successful leaders. Let Developing the Leader Within You give you a fresh vision of the leader you can be now and in the future.

If you are like me, you get into your car and go, forgetting to check the speedometer when  you get in.  Don’t you wish that every time you get into your car, you would be able to record your business mileage without thinking about it?  I had an idea, I wanted to invent a mileage tracker that would send all of my info to the internet, where I could make a print out at tax time and not loose a penny of my mileage deduction.  Well, like usual, I am a day late and a dollar short.  After doing an internet search, I found a company that did exactly what I envisioned. It tracks all of my mileage using a GPS technology, and all I have to do is log onto my site, and mark if it was personal, business, charity or medical and I can also write in comments!  I am so excited to do my tax return next year. With the mileage rate currently being .505 a mile, and the price of gas reaching $4.00 a gallon, I will get my money’s worth.

1) The incredible June incentive.   The host has a chance to earn lots of fabulous products!

2) Your June hosts will be the first to order the returning favorites.

3) School’s out, summer is starting!   The perfect time to crack open those drink buckets!

4) Lots of events to stock up for and purchase gifts…Father’s Day, 4th of July, picnics, graduations and bridal showers.

5) How about a fundraiser for your favorite summer sports team?

6) Move your party outside!   Have a party on the deck, patio or near the pool!

7) Summer is a great time to have a couples party.

Grilling season begins!

9) There is never a wrong time for Classy Chocolate Pound Cake!

10) New summer recipes!

11) Your host has a chance to win and additional $113 in free products!

12) Summer is a good time to reconnect and have your friends and family over.

13) Help Tastefully Simple celebrate their 13th birthday!

Danielle Hannigan is an Independent Consultant with Tastefully Simple.

In a smal bowl, blend and set aside:
2 C. Sugar
1 1/3 C Oil
3 Eggs, beaten

In a large bowl, sift together:
3 C. Flour
2 tsp. Baking Soda
2 tsp. Cinnamon
1 tsp. salt

Make a well in the flour mixture and pour egg mixture and stir well.

Add:
2 C. grated Carrots
1 C. chopped Walnuts
1 C. drained crushed Pineapple
1 C. Raisins
2 tsp. Vanilla

Blend together with spoon and pour into a greased 10″ tube pan.

Bake @ 350 for 1 hour & 15 minutes ( or until tested done w/toothpick)
(May take much longer to bake)
Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan.

Can also bake in 2 9″ layer pans or 13″ x 9″ rectangle.

Cream Cheese Frosting:

Beat together:
6 oz. softened Phila Cream Cheese
6 oz. softened butter
3 C. XXXX Sugar (sifted)
1 tsp. Vanilla
A bit of Pineapple Juice, to make spreading consistency

This is a great article about the great charity work that Arbonne does. For more information regarding Arbonne, please visit: http://www.daniellehannigan.myarbonne.com

Great Teachers Gifts

Still wondering what to get for end-of-the-school-year teacher gifts?

How about something they’ll really love … FOOD!

 What better way to kick off the summer than with one of these unique and different ideas from Tastefully Simple.

1.    Place a Nana’s Apple Cake and two apples in a

gift bag or basket. Attach a note that says,

“Thanks a bushel!”

2. Place a box of Perfectly Potato Cheddar Soup Mix

in a soup bowl and attach a note that says,

“You are souper!”

3. Place Cinnamon Muffin Melts and Vanilla Bean Chiller

in a sand bucket. Attach a note that says,

“Have a sweet summer vacation!”

4. Place a box of Truffle Fudge Brownies and

Creamy Caramel Sauce in a gift bag.

Attach a note that says,

“You’ve earned your brownie points for being the best!”

5. Place a jar of Corn, Black Bean Salsa and

a bag of Blue Aztec Chips.  Attach a note that says,

“Arriba, it’s summer, have a fiesta!”

6. Place a Rhubarb Strawberry Fruit Spread and

Absolutely Almond Pound Cake in a gift bag.

Attach a note that says

“You make learning Berry Fun!”

7. Make a spicy gift using Fiesta Party Dip Mix or Crazy Cucumber Dip Mix. Attach a note that says,

“You make learning extra Spicy!”

To make a purchase, please visit: http://www.tastefullysimple.com/web/dhannigan

2 Cups Cauliflower Pieces
2 Cups broccoli Pieces
1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes, Cut in Half
1 8 oz. Bottle of Fat-Free Italian Dressing

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and marinate in the refigerator overnight. Drain off excess dressing and set aside.  Arrange veggies on a serving platter. Pour dressing into a serving dish for dipping.