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Cheryl’s Soup Kitchen (ebook and audio)

Soup has many virtues. You can use it as a super weight loss strategy or as a nurturing cold weather ritual. And you can dramatically improve your diet by eating soup.

Soup is versatile–eat it as a snack or for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Eat it cold or hot–with friends or snuggled up on the couch after a long day. On a cold day, soup is like a warm blanket. It’s the BEST fast food on the planet. Soup can be one of the most satisfying and nourishing meals you eat.

But this program isn’t just about making soup. It’s also about streamlining your kitchen and your preparation processes so you can make soup fast . . . and eat it slow. And, it’s about healthy eating and inspiration for cooking and eating at home.

In this program you get 2, 60-minute audios, recipes for soups and sides, and a beautifully illustrated ebook.

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Fee: $19.00 Ebook and 2, 60-minute audios

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Important Notice!!  One more step…to receive the Confirmation for Harmonious Home

You may need to confirm your subscription. Go to your inbox right now and click the link in the email I just sent you to confirm your subscription.  You must do this in order to receive my confirmation message.  If my email is not in your inbox, please check your junk mail. 

Thank you for taking a second to do this.  It’s simple and requires just one click! 

Harmonious Home Confirmation

30 Days to More Harmonious Living

Starts October 24 (8-9pm CT)

Soon you will receive an email from me with all of the course details (phone number to call, workbook, pre-class instructions). 

This is going to be fun!

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New program starts Wednesday, October 24

With the holidays and colder weather on the way, you’re probably going to be spending a lot more time inside. Wouldn’t it be great to feel totally comfortable, welcomed and supported by your space?

And wouldn’t it be great to have systems and routines in place so that you (and your family) can live more harmoniously together? It’s possible!

When you come home at the end of the day, do you feel that you have arrived at an oasis? A sanctuary away from the outside world?

When I host parties or gatherings, people carry on about how comfortable and welcomed they feel in my home and say I should be an interior designer. They say that not only does it look good, but it feels good. This kind of harmony isn’t just an accident. You have to decide you want it and then you can to make it happen.

My home wasn’t always warm and inviting. I used to dread having company because it meant chucking all the clutter into my spare bedroom, into the closets, and under the bed. But 12 years ago I turned all that around. I made a decision that I wanted to live a beautiful, harmonious life. Now people want to know how I do this. They want it for themselves. They want it like I wanted it. And that’s why they’ll be successful.

As I talk with people about creating harmony in their homes and in their lives, they have a lot of questions. Here are the main ones:

• I’m not creative. Can I create a space like this too?
• How can I find time to do this? I’m really busy.
• Is it really all that important to create this kind of home environment? It’s cool, but is it necessary?
• Where do I start? How do I come up with good ideas?
• How does this program make my life more harmonious?
• How can I stay on top of everything - there’s too much to do!  I’m overwhelmed.

Are you wondering about these same kinds of things?

I’ll give you answers to these questions and a whole lot more. I’ll show you how to clean up, organize, and streamline the three most important rooms in your home: the bedroom, the bathroom, and the kitchen. When these three rooms are organized, everything in life goes better. You get better sleep, you have an easier time preparing food, and you’ll be able to can get up and get out in the morning without the hassles of living a disorganized life. And that’s just the start.

Why I Developed the Harmonious Home™ 30-Day Program

Here’s a little quirk of mine. When I work in my home or out in the yard, I’m always thinking, “How can I teach this to other people?” As I work to create my own perfect eco system, I pay attention to what comes up for me – dread, lack of confidence, negative self-talk, overwhelm. And as I work through my own barriers (everyone has barriers), I gain clarity about how to pass on what I learn to others.

Living harmoniously just happens to be one of my gifts (now). And it can be one of yours.

When I work with clients and workshop participants to help them redesign their spaces, they really get it when I give them the simple tool of describing their ideal environment in two words. My two-word description is Beauty and Efficiency. Whenever I make decisions about my home environment, my options must pass the beauty-efficiency test. You’d be amazed how much difference that has made in designing my spaces. That tip alone will bring you 50% of the way to harmonious living once you understand how to apply it to your daily choices–and you will understand it.

I just finished a total house clean out. I went through every cabinet, closet, and drawer to clean out the excess, organize the remainder, and create streamlined processes. I took me about a month–including the basement (ugh!) I amazed myself. When I wanted to quit . . . my vision pulled me forward. I was like a bull dog on a pant leg. I’ll show you how to do this too.

Here’s what the Harmonious Home™ program consists of and how it’s structured.

Harmonious Home™ (Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom)
The 30-Day Program

In this 30-Day program (4 telephone sessions), all you need is a regular phone to participate. From the comfort of your home or office, you call the phone number and connect with a small group of like-minded people to start the exciting process of creating more harmony in your home. I’ll guide you step by step through the Harmonious Home™ process.

Program Dates and Times:

4 Wednesdays, October 24, 31, Nov 7, and 14, 2007

8-9pm CT

TIME ZONE CONVERSION: 
6–7:00pm PT, 7-8pm MT, 8-9pm CT, 9-10pm ET

Tele-session Format:

Everyone calls the same telephone number (nothing fancy, just an ordinary phone number that allows for multiple callers).

You will be responsible for any long distance charges. During the call, I provide a lot of content, but I don’t just try to dump it into your head. I use a variety of interactive techniques to keep the class interesting.

At the end of the class, I’ll stay on the line for an extra 30 minutes to answer your questions or coach you on specific barriers or challenges you may have with your process.

More about tele-sessions and how they work

What You Will Learn

Your home is the starting place for everything that happens in your life. It’s the foundation. It’s the backbone of a regular healthy eating and fitness routine. It’s at the heart of your rest and relaxation. It is your wellness environment – or could be.   That’s why we’ll be focusing on the three most important rooms in your house:  the kitchen, the bathroom, and the bedroom.

Learn  how to . . .

• Make an awesome Harmonious Home™ action plan
• Troubleshoot (and solve!) problem areas in the bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen
• Get rid of the excess
• Take consistent action each day - small steps will get you there!
• Create organized zones in each room
• Use inexpensive containers and other organizing tools to simplify storage and retrieval
• Eliminate dread and procrastination
• Use tricks to help you stick with it - even when you want to chicken out
• Finish what you start!
• Use microbursts when you don’t have much time (or energy) to work
• Streamline your daily routines and create pleasant rituals
• And there’s more!

Additional Program Components:

• All sessions will be audio taped in case you have to miss one or would like to listen again. You will receive the mp3 link in an email after class.
• Pre-program instructions to help you gear up and get ready for the program.
• Occasional emails from me to keep you inspired, on task, and feeling good about your project.
• A comprehensive Harmonious Home™ Workbook ($27 value) that shows you step-by-step how to create harmony in your home.
• One-Page project plan to post as a reminder and big picture tracking tool.
• One-Page Take Action Plan - like having stepping stones to your goal.
• Optional 30 minutes of personal and group coaching from me after class every week ($175 value)
• Optional Work Days. They’re awesome.

Here’s how Work Days work:  If you need a jump-start working on your home (and who doesn’t), you can call in to the group for periodic check-ins throughout the day (days/times to be decided by the group) to get inspired and celebrate progress. I’ll be on the calls and will make it fun and inspiring - I promise!  The calls last 5-10 minutes.  You don’t have to work the entire work day. You can go for a bike ride, take a nap, eat lunch, or just sit there. But the work group is there for you if you need it.  I’ll say more about this on our first call. 

I know of no better way to get off the dime and get started with your project than to call in for a Work Day. Even if you’re skeptical and think you wouldn’t like them, I want a chance to prove that they’re the most valuable part of any program designed to help you take action. They really super-charge you to get big things done, stay focused, and feel supported.

So what do you think?

This program is NOT for you if . . .

• You already have a Harmonious Home™ and could teach this program.
• You know exactly how to proceed to create your Harmonious Home™.
• You’re internally inspired beyond belief and have absolutely no resistance to getting started.
• You don’t really care about living in a harmonious space. You just don’t get the appeal.

This program IS for you if . . .

• You’ve read this far.
• If you feel inspired and eager to have a more Harmonious Home™ (Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom).
• If you feel you’d really like the energy of working in a small supportive group.
• If you’ve been meaning to spiff up your house and just haven’t done it yet!

Interested?

What would it be worth to you to accomplish your goal in 30 days? To be able to come home and feel really good about being home? To feel proud of yourself for taking action (finally)?

Because I’m hoping to make this program affordable to everyone reading this message, I’m pricing it a lot lower than most programs of this type. And it’s less than what you might spend for a few home accessories that can’t guarantee harmony. A Harmonious Home™ is not about interior design and buying the latest trends. It’s not about high dollar merchandise. It’s about taking an interest in your surroundings and making your living spaces more harmonious and comforting to you.

You too can create more harmony in your home. Sign up by Friday, October 17 and get everything described above for the early bird price of $79.  After that date, the price goes up to $109 (still a bargain). You can pay by credit card, PayPal, or personal check.   My gift to you - the early bird price will stand until the program starts October 23.

So for just about $20 a week, you get 4 fabulous teleclasses, access to the class recordings whenever you want, jump-start work days, email support to ensure that you stay on task and focused, the camaraderie of others like you, and personal coaching from me. This program costs less than a weekly house cleaner, yet the end result is so much more than a well-swept floor.

Want to get in the program?

Yes Cheryl, I’m ready! I want to create a Harmonious Home™ before Thanksgiving. I definitely want to be part of this group!

>> click here to get one of the spots!

Click here to email me with questions or to be invited to the next group.

If this sounds like something you’d like to do, act now!  I’m going to keep this group small. Want one of the spots?

To your harmonious living,

Cheryl Miller, Mayor of Cherylmillerville.com

P.S. Won’t it be great to accomplish your goal in just 30 days . . . and before the Thanksgiving!

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What is healtlhy eating? Open any magazine and you’ll find a multiude
of opinions. But who’s right? And why is it so darned difficult to
develop a healthy eating plan and stick with it? Where do you start?
Get answers to these questions and more when you register for my
free Healthy Eating teleclass.

TELECLASS DETAILS (all you need is a phone):

Day/Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Time: 5-6pm Pacific | 6-7pm Mountain | 7-8pm Central | 8-9pm Eastern

There will be time for questions, so take a minute to think about what your biggest challenge is when it comes to eating healthfully. 

As soon as you register, you will receive an email with the number to call at class time.

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Not only will you find out what a wellness lifestyle is but you will also find out how to have one. At the end of each lesson in the free ecourse, you’ll be invited to take one small action step regarding the information presented. By the final lesson, you’ll have taken 8 important action steps on your journey to wellness.

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To your healthy, happy life!

Cheryl Miller, Mayor of The Ville

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Thank you for joining Michael and me on the Think Big call.  It was great fun.  As I indicated, I’m giving 4 lucky people a free copy of my brand new workbook:    Healthy Habits:  21-Day Challenge (86 pages, $27 value). 
See what’s in the workbook here.

Here’s how to play to win:

• Sign up below to receive the Free Wellness Pack.
• Do this by 12:00 pm ET, Wednesday, March 7, 2007.
• Cross your fingers that I select your name when I randomly choose the four winners from all who sign up.
• Check your email Wednesday to see if you won!

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Get the Wellness Pack.  It contains everything you’ll need to design a simple wellness lifestyle.




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7 Keys to a Wellness Lifestyle (8-Part e-course)

Wellness Lifestyle Quiz

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100 Wellness Actions (menu)

Healthy, Happy Living monthly newsletter

 

Not only will you find out what a wellness lifestyle is but you will also find out how to have one. At the end of each lesson in the free ecourse, you’ll be invited to take one small action step regarding the information presented. By the final lesson, you’ll have taken 8 important action steps on your journey to wellness.

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