Links & Referrals

If you would like professional assistance creating your own web page/site, I strongly recommend contacting Mr. Paul Johnston. He's the best! Not only can Paul implement someone else's design, as he did with my design for www.god-dess.com, but he can assist you with all stages of web design and development. You can reach Paul for extremely cost-effective quotes and guidance at his email . You won't be sorry!

Collins Caviar: Sure, caviar is a luxury, but it's a delicious and nutritious luxury. A very small amount can turn an everyday recipe into an elegant one. Learning to use caviar properly is made easier with a quality affordable product like Collins Caviar. These are wonderful people, so please visit them at www.collinscaviar.com , or email them at cavco@collinscaviar.com , or call them at 312.226.0342 or 800.226.0342.

In today's uncertain economy, real estate is STILL the best investment you can make! Interest rates are at record lows - there will never be a better time to take that first step toward purchasing a home, or to diversify your investment portfolio. How do you do this? By contacting Bonnie Sweetman, ABR, GRI, Realtor - your ONLY choice for Chicago real estate: 773.274.3242 or bonniesweetman.com.

Buying or selling real estate is one of the most important decisions you will make from both financial and personal perspectives; it is important to have choices when selecting your real estate professional. Working with a professional who is familiar with the market and who puts your needs ahead of his/her own is critical. In the Greater Chicago area, Kelly Leggett of Keller Williams Fox & Associates is such an individual. A native Chicagoan, Kelly's thorough knowledge of the local inventory allows his clients to achieve great results, which makes their lives happier and easier. Give Kelly a call today at 773.564.4259, or visit his website at www.TheLeggettGroup.com.

If you are a subscriber to the Global Organic Designs e-newsletter, you know that I have frequently encouraged you to visit SoulfulLiving.com (for many reasons, not least of which is the fact that I do a quarterly column there, Seasoned Living.  SoulfulLiving.com is a popular internet community with an award-winning monthly web magazine, devoted to personal and spiritual growth, featuring articles from best-selling authors and experts, resources and links, a singles community, bookstore, and gift store.  I don't share my work with just anyone, so you know that SoulfulLiving.com has my full endorsement!  If you want to take a break from reading the many archived columns at www.god-dess.com, please spend some time browsing www.SoulfulLiving.com ... not only will find an extensive archive of absolutely amazing articles, but some really cool products for your life and home:

Body of Grace (www.bodyofgrace.com) offers natural, organic, eco-friendly products and gifts, including organic bodycare products, natural skincare, cruelty free beauty products, yoga supplies and meditation tools, massage and bodywork supplies, aromatherapy, essential oils, flower essences, homeopathic products, herbs and vitamins, organic baby care products, specialty teas, and a large selection of CDs and DVDs.

In keeping with her previous soulful endeavors, Valerie Rickel has created The Buddha Heart Boutique: http://www.buddhaheartboutique.com/.  You'll want to visit Buddha Heart Boutique to see how you might enhance your life with the array of soulful and spiritual products available there.

Valerie Rickel has also created a great website devoted to Upstate New York real estate that features informative links for people considering relocating to the area. It's a work in progress, as she continues to add hundreds of bookmarks that she's collected over the years. The site also features Valerie's own personal photographs taken on her trips to the area: http://www.hudsonvalleyhomeguide.com/. Whether you are thinking of relocating to Upstate New York and the Hudson River Valley, or simply wish to see images of one of the United States' most beautiful regions, pay a visit to this site.

Those of us in the business of helping people to live better lives also help each other. Simplification is an important aspect of living better. Though I offer simplification as a part of the service from GOD-DESS, I want to share a resource for a simplicity specialist. Bruce Elkin has been a writer and life coach for 20 years (http://www.bruceelkin.com/). He helps you clarify what matters most—and create a life that shows it. Bruce has also written 2 new e-books:

• Emotional Mastery: Manage Your Moods and Create What Matters--With Whatever Life Gives You.
• Sustainable Success: Transcending Problems to Create Rich, Healthy, and Sustainable Lives.

To sign up for his Simplicity and Success Newsletter and get two gifts of appreciation, go to http://www.bruceelkin.com/free.html. Bruce shares, "Although I've lived simply for much of my adult life, I often found that I had to trade off success to do so. And when I'd strive for success, I found it hard to live simply. It was confusing and stressful. When I started consulting, I discovered that my organizational clients struggled with their version of the same dilemma. But, although I was successful, consulting was not my path with heart. So, six years ago, I decided to practice what I preached and to wrap a simple yet successful life around what mattered most to me. I shifted my focus to writing about and coaching individuals how to create simplicity and success in their lives and work. It made a huge difference in my own life."

I believe in getting children and young people involved in the kitchen as soon as they can help in any way. The talented team at Spatulatta.com agree. This online video site features two talented young cooks, Belle and Liv Gerasole. They go through a variety of recipes, from the simplest preparation to the most sophisticated creation, step by step. Sometimes, they bring in experts in particular cuisines to assist them. Visit http://www.spatulatta.com/ to learn more about this dynamic duo who have already won a James Beard Award.