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by Lynn Marie Houghton RNRose was an 86 year old patient at the hospital I was working at. She had been admitted through the emergency room with chest pain and tests showed she had a minor heart attack. She had had a heart catherization procedure with ste...
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by Jessica Nonnemacher How do you effectively market your business without it consuming your time and becoming a hassle? Well, there are real tools to implement that will help automate what can be become a cumbersome, yet essential task of mana...
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by Andrea Hartely“I feel extremely blessed to be able to use my skills and experience on behalf of the mission of Easter Seals,” says Nancy Teichman, President and CEO of Easter Seals Eastern Pennsylvania. “Working to make a difference in the lives ...
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by Andrea HartleyCan one put a price tag on peace of mind? Knowing that your loved one is a button’s click away from help in case of an emergency can ease stress. Frank De Rosa of Lower Nazareth, Pa. was looking for that security three years ago after h...
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by Annette CarpienGetting Ready For LoveBuilding A Foundation Now For A Successful RelationshipYou might be ready for and hoping to find and keep a loving relationship, but perhaps the Law of Attraction has not yet worked in your favor. Either you have no...
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by Meg DeakWeeding Your Mental GardenI’ve been thinking about change a lot, lately. Spring is springing, and it feels like the beginning of a new year. So I won- der: how will I change my garden this year? What have I nurtured that will blossom, and wha...
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Publisher/EditorAndrea HeartleySpring has arrived bringing with it the promise of new beginnings. In our spring issue you will find stories about people who have made decisions in their lives which created a new beginning for them. For instance, our cover...
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by Andrea HartlyHow to Help Your Business Grow During a Recession!As we mark the first year anniversary of Lehigh Valley Woman’s Journal, it is a great feeling to see all the hard work pay off. We are grateful for the opportunity to provide a publicatio...
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by Jessica NonnemacherA Solution for Adding More Time to Your Day When You Just Don’t Have Any! Eventually there comes a point in our business owner careers when we realize we just can’t do everything ourselves, although we try, but the end result jus...
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by Lynn Marie HoughtonMost Elderly Have Failed to Plan for Long-Term CareIf we were to ask an older person what his or her most important concerns are we would probably get a variety of different answers. But according to surveys frequently conducted amon...
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by Paulette JohnsonEstablishing a credit and collection policy is imperative to achieve maximum results in your collections effort. Not having a definitive policy when dealing with slow or non-pay accounts is one of the main reasons why a business would...
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by Andrea HartleyOffering their Clients Financing Solutions with a Personal touchEveryone knows many of the economic problems we face are the result of irresponsible lending practices. It is reassuring to know that notall mortgage companies are engaged in...
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by Ann PeasleeM.Ed. P.R.E.P. PresidentWith changes in technology, science and other areas, it is a challenge to keep up with the knowledge explosion. Learning is a constant in a person’s life, regardless of age. People can enhance their learning in seve...
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by Marla JohnstonMarla Johnston opened salon Evolution on October 11th, 2008. It has been her dream to open a salon of her own, but always seemed out of reach. It has become a reality because of her passion and ambition.Salon Evolution offers hair; nail, ...
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by Michelle A. BeitzelYour heart, beat by beat, is sustaining your well-being in ways I bet you never knew. Your heart holds a secret – one that only you can unlock and only you can harness. I’m talking about that four chambered, hollow organ that pum...
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Nancy TeichmanRead Nancy’s story in the next issue of LVWJ“GROWING GREEN is the opportunity of a lifetime for kids with disabilities,” says nancy teichman, President & CEO of easter Seals eastern Pennsylvania, “and a dream come true.” ...
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Sandy Bonisesefrom merchant’s bank (shown here wearing soyaffin mitts) enjoying a spa party service.Try a Spa Party at Herbs to Your Success, The Wellness Spa. This is a great way to have a mini spa experience without a big investment. For just $14 per ...
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by Brenda D. BartonMany people are confused as to “What is intimacy?” It can be present in different ways, emotional, physical and/or sexual intimacy. “Emotional intimacy” refers to the ability of partners to share their deepest feelings and thoug...
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Dr. Michael Petrillo and his highly skilled team at Lehigh Valley Smile Designs not only can help you have a healthy smile, but can help you have a picture perfect smile. He has trained with the experts as seen on the ABC’s “Extreme Makeover” TV sho...
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by Meg DeakHave you heard of EFT? It stands for Emotional Freedom Techniques, and it’s a remarkable little tool that anyone can learn. EFT is a gentle method of clearing emotional distress, and has been used to provide rapid, lasting relief for a wide v...