Good Morning:
101 Positive 
Sticky Notes to Start the Day
Based on a powerful idea from Brook Noel’s beloved books, each of these 101 sticky notes features an inspirational quote and an affirmation. Self-adhesive and perforated, these notes can be peeled off one at a time and posted anywhere you need a positive reminder.
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Starting in March, Brook will be hosting a series of audio webcast lectures by a number of experts ,including Brook Noel, on a variety of topics of interest to today’s women. These will be 30-60 minute webcasts providing actionable insight on each topic. Topics for each weekend lecture series will vary and they will be available for 72 hours to download.
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Menu Printable: Provides space for recording your weekly menu plan.Click here to download.
2010 Printable class calendar Click here to download
Resources mentioned in the new
Make Today Matter Book
Step by Step Solutions for Finding Balance, Creating Contentment, Getting Organized and Building the Life You Want
As you work through the book, use the links below to quickly find extra printables and the mentioned resources. Our online store features many of the worksheets and tools of the program, printed in vibrant color on archival safe, heavy weight text. Check out the tools for building your Headquarters by clicking here.
A New Year - A New You!
A Toolbox to Make 2010 Your Best Year Yet
Led By: Brook Noel
Date: 1/21/2010
Time: 8:00PM ET (ET) New York Time
Cost: Free
Teleclass Description:
In this TeleClass, best-selling author, Brook Noel, shares how her personal journey for a better life became a journey shared by over 100,000 others in two years and how this journey can help you. You’ll learn how the simple practice of a Three-Step Action List can revolutionize your life and help you accomplish over 1,000 actions to enrich your life this year. We will also review time and life management and learn strategies to help you leap forward toward your goals. Brimming with tips and tools you begin using right after the call, you’ll leave this TeleClass with a toolbox of techniques and tips to make 2010 your best year yet!
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Get your day off to a great start with Brook’s Good Morning Inspiration…
“I have read your emails for years. They say that thoughts lead to actions; your Good Mornings are a cleansing for the mind. I can’t tell you what a good diet it has been.” —Tiffani
Welcome to our Solution Finder Pages. Below, we provide links to pages that organize our products and services into broad life-areas.
What is a Mini-Makeover?
- A Mini-Makeover is a highly focused exploration of a specific topic. For example, until now if you wanted to learn budgeting, you would need to take the six-week Financial Freedom Course. Now you can choose a Mini-Makeover specific to just budgeting.
- You can take as long as you like to complete them. As long as you are an active member you will have access to the Mini-Makeover tools and forums.
- Minis, unless otherwise noted, are designed to be completed in 7-10 days (although you can take as long as you like and always have support as long as you are a Make Today Matter Member).
- Unlike a class that starts and ends with students changing, Minis are exclusive to the Make Today Matter Community. You can cross paths with members you have met in the Toolbox, Community Forums, or new members once they arrive at Phase II - The Mini Makeovers. (Good news - unlike the online classes, you don’t have to continually reintroduce yourself!)
- Each Mini connects to an area of the Snapshot so you can easily choose Minis based on your Snapshot findings.
- Each month you can choose up to three new Minis. This allows you to choose based on your needs each month. You can submit your choice at any time during the month. (You need not complete your previous choices before picking new ones; we simply limit new selections to three per month to encourage balance.)
I suggest working through the Priority Planning Workshop at the start of each month, before choosing your Minis. This will help you choose the Mini most in alignment with your Snapshot. AN EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT FOR MTM MEMBERS
To browse Minis by category, view all Mini options (new minis are added monthly), or to read the detailed descriptions, visit www.brooknoelstudio.com/mtmmembernews/
#001 That Meal in the Morning
#002 Facing Fear and Stepping Outside the Comfort Zone
#003 Invisible Blessings and Random Acts of Kindness
#004 Simplify Your Wardrobe
#005 Discovering Your Personal Values
#006 Emotional Energy Cards
#007 Operation Handbag
#008 Defining Decisions
#009 Creating A Spending Station
#010 Wading into Water
#011 Value Cards: A Compass for Contentment
#012 The Internal Critic: Overcoming Self-Negativity
#013 Operating the Errand Express
#014 Raising Strong Kids by Example
#015 Recapturing Daily Magic I: Back to Basics
#016 Portion Distortion
#017 Giving Back
#018 Creating a Personal Vision Statement
#019 Creating a Recipe Library
#020 Fighting Back Fatigue
#021 The Clutter Clearing Challenge
#022 Building A Budget
#023 Mastering Meal Planning (when cooking for one or two)
#024 Mastering Meal Planning (when cooking for three or more)
#025 Faith Matters: Reconnecting
#026 Staying Centered
#027 Faith Matters: Releasing Worry, Anxiety and Sadness
#028 Journaling and Creating an Idea Bank
#029 Self-Coaching Strategies
#030 Let’s Get Movin’: Laying the Foundation for Fitness Success
#031 Close Connections: A Parent’s Guide to Effective Communication
#032 Recapturing Daily Magic II - Connecting with Others
#033 Creating the Kitchen Master Task List
#034 Faith Matters: A Path of Purpose
#035 The 10 Faces of Procrastination
#036 Finding Simplicity
#037 Master Task List: Bedroom & Bath
#038 Sanity Savers for Stressful Times
#039 Faith Matters: Living by Example
#040 Mind & Body: The Caffeine Cure
#041 Cosmetic Control
#042 Faith Matters: Words to Remember
#043 Soul Food
#044 Monthly Planning
#045 Back in the Groove
#046 Practicing the Proverbs
#047 An Introduction to Visual Journaling
#048 A Food Diary: How Picking Up a Pen Can Double Your Weight-Loss Success
#049 Mastering the Nightly Reflection
#050 Faith Matters: Straight to the Point
#051 Project Management
#052 Creating a Goal-Treasure Book
#053 Attitudes of Gratitude
#054 Yes! I’m sending cards this year
#055 Homemade Gifts
#056 Faith Matters: Character Counts
#057 Reality Routines
#058 Easy & Economical Holiday Decorating
#059 Magazine Madness: Creating a Personal Reference Library
#060 Refueling: How to Create an Energy Map
#061 FM: A Reason for the Season
#062 Creative Play: Color Collage
#063 S.M.A.R.T. Goals
#064 Creating A Goal Poster
#065 Faith Matters: Explorations
#066 The Daily Vitamin
#067 How to Break a Bad Habit
#068 Creating a Mini Goal Grab Bag
#069 FM: Applying the Parables I
#070 Mind Mapping
#071 How to Stop Negative Thinking
#072 FM: Renew Your Mind
#073 Beautify Your Home
#074 Chore & Reward Systems that Work
#075 FM: Practicing the Parables II
#076 Conquering Electronic Clutter
#077 Overcoming W.A.D. Thinking
#078 Creating Your Home Inventory
#079 FM: Power of Prayer
#080 Creating an Heirloom Cookbook
#081 Organizing and Inventorying Your Arts & Crafts Supplies
#082 Let’s Get Movin: Stepping Our Way to Better Health
#083 Mapping Out a Creative Space
#084 Resume’ Writing
#085 Shop Smart: Building a Master Home Inventory and Shopping Secrets
#086 FM: Exploring the Psalms
#087 Selling Off Stuff: From Garage Sales to Consignment to Ebay
#088 Creating a Month of Magic-Featured Sept. Mini
#089 How to Create a Thematic Unit Study
#090 Coupon Collecting: Spend Smart
#091 FM: Love Is
#092 How to Stage A Home
#093 Audio: Staying the Course—How to Handle Life’s Interruptions
#094 Going Green
#095 Creating Your Holiday Notebook
#096 FM: Managing Your Moods
#097 Celebrate Thanksgiving
#098 Cookie Exchange and Stress-Free Entertaining
#099 Audio: Time Management Part 1
#100 Ten Steps to Jumpstart Your Job Search
#101 Surviving the Holidays (Grief Support)
#102 A Holiday Plan for the Children
#103 Audio: Time Management Part 2
#104 FM: Joy and Contentment
#105 Audio: Get Ready, Get Set, Goal!
Join bestselling author, Brook Noel, for a free week-long, interactive, workshop to set successful goals for 2010! For 
the past five years, Brook has been helping thousands of people create achievable goal plans. Now in 2010, she brings her goal-tips to everyone with a free Mini-Workshop adapted from her popular online course: Transforming Resolutions into Reality: A 5 Week Goal Workshop
Starting January 11, 2010
DAY 1: Ready, Set, Goal!
Brook shares the crucial formula for creating a successful goal. Participants will apply these principles to choose a goal for 2010.
DAY 2: Visualize Success
During day two, Brook shares how seeing is believing when it comes to goal-work. Participants will learn the science behind visualizing and affirming a goal and begin to create a visual goal map.
DAY 3: From Vision to Plan
With our goal firmly in mind, we turn our attention to creating an overall big-picture goal plan to take us from point A to point B.
DAY 4: The Goal Zoom-lens
During day four, participants continue to work with their goal plan and learn how to create manageable monthly, weekly, and daily steps to guide them toward success.
DAY 5: Action, Attitude and Energy
During our final lesson, Brook shares how attitude, action, and energy lead to long-term success and provides tips for maintaining motivation and high-energy as participants get ready to embark on a journey to make their goals a reality!
If you are ready to quit talking about what you would like to achieve in your life, and ready to begin achieving it, join Brook for this 2010 Goal Kick-Off workshop and begin transforming your resolutions into reality.
HOW IT WORKS:
This workshop is conducted at Facebook which offers free registration. After logging into your Facebook account, simply join the 2010 Goal Workshop group at:
The day before the workshop begins, attendees will receive a free downloadable workbook that Brook will guide participants through during the week-long workshop. Each day, Monday through Friday, participants can login and get the day’s assignment. Each assignment includes a handout, audio, and an Action Step to apply. An optional support forum is available for participants to post progress. Participants can also post questions to Brook which she will answer on the weekend.
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Your Free Gift!
Brook is celebrating the release of her latest book, The Make Today Matter Makeover, in January of 2010. The Make Today Matter Makeover provides valuable tips on goals and 25 other topics to help people get organized, manage time, conquer chaos, regain energy and build their best life.
When you purchase a copy of The Make Today Matter Makeover between 12/18/2009 and 1/10/2010 and send the receipt to the address provided in the workshop, you’ll receive a free month-long membership to Brook Noel’s online Make Today Matter Life System. ($19.95 value) To learn about the Make Today Matter Life System, Click Here.
January 2010 Monthly Planning Calendar with Inspiration - Click here
New Articles:
Don’t Forget to Double Back for Yourself With all the hustle and bustle of our busy lives and demands on our schedule, it is important to remember that we can only do so much. Brook shares an experience and conversation that helped her learn this lesson.
Apples & Change: An exercise in changing your perspective. Includes exercise using a simple apple as an example. Also includes a recipe for old-fashion apple butter.
Helping Others Cope with Grief: Undoubtedly at some point in our lives we will need to help someone who has lost a loved one. This article shares how to effectively help someone who is grieving.
Inspirations & Affirmations Enjoy new affirmations you can save to your computer or print.
Creating an Evening Routine: An evening routine can help us ensure the evening is a time of relaxation and rejuvenation
Menu Printable: Provides space for recording your weekly menu plan.Click here to download.
2010 Printable class calendar Click here to download
Resources mentioned in the
Change Your Life Challenge
Step by Step Solutions for Finding Balance, Creating Contentment, Getting Organized and
Building the Life You Want
As you work through the book, use the links below to quickly find extra printables and the mentioned resources. A workbook on CD-ROM is also available, containing color printables of all the worksheets in the book and many more. See the right hand column for details. Lastly, our online store features many of the worksheets and tools of the program, printed in vibrant color on archival safe, heavy weight text. Check out the tools for building your Headquarters by clicking here.
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| Page 5 Setting Up Shop: Prepackaged kit with the resources listed in the CYLC |
click here |
| Page 9 Free Printable: Snapshot |
click here |
| Page 17 Free Printable: Action Plan |
click here |
| Page 22 Resource: The Make Today Matter Program: offering 15 additional Toolbox Steps, 100+ Mini-Makeovers and online support |
click here |
| Page 29 Resource: Browse the Catch-All Notebook line |
click here |
| Page 47 Free Newsletter: Subscribe to the Good Morning inspiration email or read past inspirations online |
click here |
| Page 65 Soul Food Online: My Favorite Quotes |
click here |
| Free Printable: Soul Food cards |
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| Resource: Soul Food Kits |
click here |
| Resource: Pre-made cards and inspirations |
click here |
| Page 94: Sign up to learn of upcoming events |
click here |
| Page 101 Free Printable: Power Hour |
click here |
| Page 102 Free Printable: Short Term List |
click here |
| Page 103 Free Printable: Active Task List |
click here |
| Page 104 Free Printable: Financial Record |
click here |
| Page 114 Free Printable: Night Reflection Checklist |
click here |
| Page 120 Resource: Mini-Makeovers for Download |
click here |
| Page 128 Free Printable: True Cost of Clutter Worksheet |
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| Page 178 Free Printable: Wants Ledger |
click here |
| Page 179 Free Printable: Bills Ledger |
click here |
| Page 180 Free Printable: Spending Ledger |
click here |
| Page 192: Free Printable Errands Checklist |
click here |
| Page 214 Free Printable Organizing Our Relationships |
click here |
| Page 226 Free Printable: Prioritizing Our Relationships |
click here |
| Page 278 Resource: Weekly Meal Plans |
click here |
| Page 304 Free Printable Housework Helpers Worksheet |
click here |
| Page 304 Resource: Housework Helpers Toolkit |
click here |
| Page 316 Resource: 10 Weeks to the Home You Want |
click here |
| Page 318 Free Printable: Weekly Master Task List |
click here |
| Page 320 Free Printable: Monthly Master Task List |
click here |
| Page 326 Resources: Menus & Mealtimes Online |
click here |
Page 41 Brook’s Sample CAN Page: See a sample of how Brook uses her CAN
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Our Catch-All Notebook (CAN) Starter-Sets offer all of our most popular tracking and organizing tools along with your choice of one designer Catch-All Notebook Cover, in a ready-to-go kit. Each 5×7-inch hardcover notebooks feature durable double-o wire binding and 200 sheets of lined paper. Elastic loop with pen included. Unlike much of today’s stationary which is manufactured in the far East, we are proud to say these notebooks are made 100% in the USA.
For the Do-it-Your-Selfers out there, we offer all the CAN components and refills individually!
The Original Spiral Can 8.5″ X 11″ wire bound Catch All Notebook
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Ready to be inspired?
Join Brook Noel and the Make Today Matter Team for a weekend of inspiration, renewal, and motivation.
Where: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Embassy Suites – Mall of America
When: Thursday, April 29th through May 1, 2010
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE 3/1/2010
To download the informational brochure as a pdf, click here
Schedule of Events:
Thursday
Thursday night Meet-n-Greet: Join us on Thursday night in the hotel lobby for an informal Meet-n-Greet. You can also pick up your registration materials, convention binder, and information.
Friday
7:00 - 8:30 AM Breakfast
Made-to-order breakfast served at the hotel
8:30 - 9:00 AM Good Morning!
Join Rhonda for a dose of morning inspiration and prepare for a great day with a morning activity.
9:00-11:30 AM Building the Ideal Day with Brook Noel
During this interactive 2.5 hour workshop Brook takes you step-by-step through realistic routines, the importance of anchors, and fundamental components needed for creating the ideal day. Using her Time-Block® management system, you will work with your priorities to create a customized weekly schedule allowing you to stay focused and make progress in your priorities.
11:30-12:45 PM Lunch
Catered group lunch
12:45 - 1:45 PM Afternoon Session 1 (Choose One)
1A. Weekly Planning with Lyn: Learn how to maximize your week and create an efficient planning routine. Bring your calendar and Catch-All Notebook for Lyn’s hands-on tutorial through weekly planning.
1B. Master Task List with Rhonda: Overwhelmed by housework, clutter, and the seemingly never-ending tasks needing attention? Let Rhonda show you how to tame household to-dos with the use of a Master Task List.
1C. Soul Food with Brook: This one hour creative-workshop provides a hands-on environment for making affirmation cards and inspirational Soul Food cards.
2:00 – 3:00 PM Afternoon Session 2 (Choose One)
1D. Using Your Catch-All Notebook (CAN) Effectively w Lyn: The Catch-All Notebook is often known as “the spare brain.” Undoubtedly, it provides a simple and comprehensive way to keep up with life. Whether you are new to the Catch-All Notebook or have had one for years, Lyn will share samples CANS, tips and tools for effectively maintaining your CAN.
1E. Mini-Missions with Rhonda: Mini-Missions provide a way of bringing meaning and purpose to the simplest actions in order to increase motivation and satisfaction. In this workshop, Rhonda will teach you how to use Mini Missions in your day-to-day activities, and help you create Mini-Missions to use when you get home.
3:15 – 4:15 PM Afternoon Session 3 (Choose One)
1F. Soul Food Creation (On-Your-Own): This creative hour provides a space for making affirmation cards and inspirational Soul Food cards.
1G. Priority Planning with Rhonda: Priority Planning is the key to making the most of each month. Done properly, Priority Planning is the compass that allows you stay in tune with you, with life, and with your priorities. Join Rhonda for a one-hour walk-through to complete your Priority Planning for the month ahead.
1H. To-Do Overload with Lyn: With all the demands of day-to-day life it doesn’t take long to find ourselves overloaded with tasks and to-dos. Left unaddressed this can lead to stress, health problems, anxiety, and depression. Learn how to tune in to you, deal with task-overload, and rebalance your life.
4:15 – 7:00 PM Dinner Break
On Your Own / Afternoon-Dinner Break
(Complimentary hotel happy hour 5:30-7:00PM)
7:00 - 9:30 PM Girls Night Out!
Join the girls for an evening of fun, laughter, and prizes!
Our hotel is located ½ mile from Mall of America and complimentary shuttle service is provided. Whether shopping, browsing, or seeking entertainment—Mall of America has something to offer everyone (including an indoor rollercoaster!). Our conference officially ends late afternoon Saturday, but feel free to stick around and head to the mall with us Saturday evening and/or Sunday! To learn more visit mallofamerica.com
Saturday
7:00 - 8:30 AM Breakfast
Made-to-order breakfast served at the hotel
8:30 - 9:00 AM Good Morning!
Join Lyn for a dose of morning inspiration and prepare for a great day with a morning activity.
9:00 - 11:30 AM Make Today Matter with Brook Noel
Morning Session with Brook: Making Today Matter: How to prioritize your life, create contentment, and create a schedule to maximize each day.
11:30 - 12:45 PM Lunch
Catered group lunch
12:45 - 1:45 PM Afternoon Session 1 (Choose One)
2A. Monthly Planning with Lyn: Learn how to maximize your month and create a routine to keep you balanced and organized. Bring your calendar and Catch-All Notebook for Lyn’s hands-on tutorial through monthly planning.
2B. MTM Direct Informational Session with Andy: Make Today Matter Direct is a ground-floor opportunity to create a career path through helping other women, using the tools created by Brook Noel. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, you won’t want to miss this session!
2C. Why Health Matters (and Little Things You Can Do to Make a Difference) w/ Rhonda: Often making positive and healthy changes is relegated to “another day” inside our busy lives. Rhonda is ready to show you how simple healthy change can be with positive steps to help both body and mind.
2:00 – 3:00 PM Afternoon Session 2 (Choose One)
2D. Project Planning: Step-by-Step with Lyn: Lacking motivation when it comes to projects? Find you get stuck in the planning but have a hard time taking action? In this session, Lyn will guide you through the process of planning a project and breaking it down to ensure actionable and achievable steps.
2E. Making Each Day Matter with the 3-Step Action List led by Rhonda: The 3-Step Action List is a deceptively simple tool that can make a profound difference when used properly. In this workshop, Rhonda reviews success tips for creating and maintaining a 3-Step Action List.
3:15 – 4:15 PM Conference Closing with Brook: Your Goal Plan for the Days Ahead
Office Conference End Time: 4:15PM
Optional Activities: Mall of America Sat. PM and Sunday (attractions and shopping)
Conference Rates:
The conference rate includes registration, Thursday night, Friday and Saturday sessions, and catered lunch on Friday and Saturday. Note: Hotel accommodations are booked separately from registration. See Accommodations below for room and discount information.
Register between 1/1/10 and 3/1/10 $348
Payment Plan: 2 payments of $174
($174 at time of registration, then $174 billed automatically in 30 days)
Register after 3/1/10 (please contact us to make sure space is available) $399
Full amount due at registration
Accommodations:
We have negotiated a discount with Embassy Suites for the Make Today Matter Room Block. Rates for the two-room suites are $129 for a King and $149 for two doubles. This rate includes a suite with a living room area with a sofa sleeper and then a separate bedroom area. The rate also includes a complimentary full cooked to order breakfast in the morning, including omelets, pancakes, French toast, etc., as well as an evening manager’s reception that includes complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages from 5:30pm-7:30pm every evening. Complimentary shuttle service to and from the Minneapolis-St Paul Airport and the Mall of America are also offered by Embassy Suites to conference participants. AFTER REGISTERING YOU WILL RECEIVE INFORMATION TO BOOK YOUR HOTEL AND A FORM FOR COURSE SELECTIONS WITHIN 2 BUSINESS DAYS.
NOTE: If you are looking for a roommate for this event and are a Make Today Matter member, please visit the COMMUNITY FORUMS and visit the forum for CONFERENCE PLANNING. If you are not a Make Today Matter member, please email us at: support@brooknoelstudio.helpserve.com
This Section Highlights our Gifts, Inspirations and Coffee. We will be adding to this area on a regular basis, so be sure to stop by from time to time!
Please click below to browse our selection.
Make Today Matter Gift Cards
If you aren’t sure what to get that special friend or relative, Make Today Matter Gift Cards are the perfect answer!
Gift Certificates can be purchased in $1 increments. They don’t expire and can be used, one at a time, to purchase any products or services offered in our web shop. Gift Certificates will come with a serial code that is to be entered as a coupon code upon checkout.
Gift certificates are one time use only. If you want to purchase several, smaller denomination, certificates, just click continue shopping and order another gift card by clicking the button below again. It will duplicate the order line and you can set the value you want for each certificate by setting the quantity, in dollars.
$1 sku: 5174526
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Add some Parisian-style organization to your menus with this magnetic shopping list, recipe keeper, and recipe cards. Available individually or as a set. sku:5779916
Shopping List: Each list is 50 pages, 4 x 7 3/4 inches, and wrapped with an attractive ribbon.
Includes an optional magnet back. $6
Recipe Keeper: This recipe keeper is a hardcover, spiral-bound journal that includes
an elastic C-loop and pen, and 200 fill-in recipe pages. The recipe keeper is 5 x 7 inches in size. $14
Recipe Cards: Each set of 25 cards is 4 x 6 inch in size, and includes space for recipe name, serving size, and ingredients. Packaged with an attractive ribbon. $6
Parisian set including shopping list, recipe keeper, and recipe cards $22
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Each ledger is 8.5 x 11 with a full-adhesive back so you can adhere it to the file or envelope of your choice. Simply attach and list contents.
$8 sku:5040175
Choose from the following styles:
SET OF 6 BLANK LINED LEDGERS/CHECKLISTS: 6 different color sheets for color-coding, each ledger features two columns and optional checklist to the far right. Includes envelopes.
SET OF 6 FINANCIAL LEDGERS: Includes space for description, date due, date paid, amount, how paid and reference number. Includes envelopes.
Quick Tip: Brook has always loved envelopes for storing papers as they close on all sides. Use these filing ledgers to quickly customize any 9 x 12 envelopes.
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The Housework Helpers inventory sheet provides a step-by-step solution for organizing the tasks involved in maintaining your home. After completing this one-time walk through, the information is transferred into routine checklists by day, week, month or year.
$10 sku:4189167
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Art Covers can be swapped with those in your Catch-All Notebook or added to your favorite notebook or planner. Measuring just under 4 x 6, packaged in a heavy-weight, crystal-clear, pocket.
Choose from the following styles during checkout:
$1.95 each or set of 12 for $16 sku: 4188732
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40 pages of Contact/Address pages with room for three telephone numbers, address, email and notes. Includes a set of 10 quick-find tabs.
$22 sku:4188942
Monthly Tracking Card
The monthly tracking card is printed on heavyweight cardstock and provides a column for each month of the year.
Suggested uses: A perfect tracking tool for monthly tasks and routines, appointments and meetings, birthdays and special events, bills and finances, prescription refills, and home management tasks. Set of 12, packaged in a self adhesive pocket.
$6 sku:4186334
Weekly Tracking Cards
The weekly checklist provides a grid with space for description and columns for Monday through Sunday. Suggested uses: Tracking goals, tracking time spent on projects, exercise, water intake, chore charts, schoolwork, or weekly activities. Set of 12, packaged in a self adhesive pocket.
$6 sku:4186336
My Week Cards
Each card provides space for weekly priorities, along with your priority action items for each day of the week. The backside features a to-do checklist. Add 2 to 4 to your Catch-All Notebook and leave the back-breaking bulky planner at home. Suggested uses: Daily goals, Three-Step Action List, weekly planning, action plans, portable planning, checklists, to-do lists, active task list. Set of 12, packaged in a self adhesive pocket.
$6 sku:4186341
Power Hour Cards
These colorful Power Hour Cards provide space to record your Power Hour items and checkboxes for completion. Set of 12, packaged in a self adhesive pocket. Suggested uses: Daily goals
$6 sku:4186373
3 Step Action List Cards
The 3-Step Action List provides a concise compass of direction, allowing you to fill in your top three action-priorities for each day. Over the course of the week, one filled list will deliver twenty-one, on target action steps. Set of 12, packaged in a self adhesive pocket.
$6 sku:5779888
Gratitude Cards
This peaceful and soft design is a perfect place for recording lists or three things you are grateful for each day. The cards feature inspirational quotes on happiness and gratitude. Each card provides 21 lines for recording a week’s worth of gratitude. Set of 12, packaged in a self adhesive pocket. Suggested uses: Personal correspondence, notes of encouragement, wish lists, general lists, add one to the fridge and encourage each member to add something they are grateful for each day to create a Family Gratitude Keepsake
$6 sku:4186337
Contact Cards
For every day use, trade in the bulky planner and consolidate your frequently called numbers on these Contact Cards to tuck inside your Catch-All Notebook or personal planner. Suggested uses: Web site information and passwords, important numbers, emergency contact lists, frequently called numbers, 2.75 x 6.75 inches in size, 6 cards per package.
$3 sku:4186380
Blank Calendar Block Cards
This blank calendar provides a header row and 7 x 4 grid, perfect for customizing your own weekly or monthly calendar or tracker. Suggested uses: Tracking goals, tracking time spent on projects, exercise, water intake, chore charts, schoolwork, or weekly activities. Set of 12, packaged in a self adhesive pocket.
$6 sku:4186388
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Weekly overview provides space for recording top three priorities for the week as a whole, and each weekday. Backside features a full calendar, Monday-through Sunday, broken out by half hour segments from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Each page features a different motivational quote.
12 Pages $10 sku:4187835
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Long Term List
(Double-sided) Each page works with the MTM System to follow our way of grouping time to maintain maximum focus. Packaged in a heavyweight protector.
12 Pages $10 sku:4187889
Short Term List
(Double-sided) Use this page to record your short-term action items to provide a quick preview of the weeks to come. Printed on both sides to provide plenty of preview space. Packaged in a heavyweight protector.
12 Pages $10 sku:4187882
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Daily Checklist
(Double-sided) This page features a large space for description and columns for Monday through Sunday. Packaged in a heavyweight protector.
12 Pages $10 sku:4187905
Monthly Checklist
(Double-sided) The monthly checklist provides 12 columns labeled by month and a description area. Packaged in a heavyweight protector.
12 Pages $10 sku:4187902
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(Double-sided)
These bold lists are used for the Power Hour Time Management practice in the Make Today Matter System. Packaged in a heavyweight protector.
12 Pages $10 sku:4187887
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Broken out by daily, weekly and monthly principles of the MTM System. The columns are numbered 1-31 to provide a month of space for tracking your progress. On card stock packaged in a heavyweight sheet protector.
$10 sku:4187875
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This worksheet features Brook Noel’s Snapshot on one side and Action Plan builder on the other. Designed to be completed monthly to keep priorities in perspective. Printed on heavyweight paper and packaged in a heavyweight sheet protector.
12 Pages $10 sku:4187868
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Good Morning Single Gift Set
This gift comes ready for giving in an attractive gift bag. (Specify holiday or non-holiday on order)
Includes:
- A copy of the new Good Morning book personalized to the recipient.
- 12.5 ounce ceramic bistro Good Morning mug featuring Brook’s slogan: “Something great is going to happen today… I can’t wait to see what it is!”
- 1 one-pot package of Brook’s Good Morning Blend ground coffee. Certified-organic and “fair trade,” this coffee is made fresh weekly through small-batch roasting of the finest Arabian beans.
$28 sku:5174301
Good Morning Grand Set
Includes:
- A copy of the new Good Morning book personalized to the recipient.
- (2) 12-ounce ceramic Good Morning mugs featuring Brook’s slogan: “Something great is going to happen today… I can’t wait to see what it is!”
- 1 one-pound package of our new Good Morning Blend coffee. Certified-organic and “fair trade,” this coffee is made fresh weekly through small-batch roasting of the finest Arabian beans. Available in whole bean or ground.
$38 sku:5174311
Make Today Matter Neoprene Bracelet
Our purple neoprene bracelet features a comfortable reminder to help make each day matter. Features Goethe’s quote, “Nothing is worth more than this day,” and the words Make Today Matter. One size fits all.
sku: 5780060
1 bracelet $4.00
2 bracelets $3.60 each
4 or more $3.00 each
Pocket Mirror
$3.99 sku:2445409
These 60 page list pads come with two magnets and wrapped with a ribbon. Choose from 3 designs: Weekend Warrior, Shopping List, and Note to the Babysitter.
$6.00 each or,
3 or more: $5.00 each
sku:5779897
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Self-Adhesive envelopes provide a quick and easy way to customize your card system for use with any notebook, our Catch-All Notebook, or your existing planner. Suggested uses: Store lists, cards, add reminders, goal and affirmation cards.
We went directly to the manufacturing plant to bring you better prices (You’ll find these high-gauge vinyl pockets commonly sold at retail price for 2 to 5 times more!)
Each envelope is constructed from flexible and durable 8-Gauge ultra-clear vinyl (unlike many retail pockets using 2-4mil)
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| Set of 4: 4″ X 4″ |
$3.50 |
4186401 |
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| Set of 4: 4″ X 6″ |
$3.50 |
4186398 |
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| Set of 4: 5″ X 7 1/8″ |
$4.00 |
4186403 |
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| Set of 3: 8 1/2″ X 11″ |
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4186404 |
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12 Monthly Calendar Pages
You can order this calendar any time of the year as the first month of the calendar will automatically be the month after your order is placed. The backside features blank lines for writing down monthly notes.
$15 sku:418843
2 - Year at a Glance Calendar
8.5″ X 11″ - Printed on heavyweight cardstock, this set features two calendars with inspirational quotes, each covering a year at a glance. Suggested uses: hang on refrigerator, office wall, use on desk, or use in full size planners and 3 ring binders.
$4 sku:5671075
Perpetual Calendar
This perpetual calendar is printed two sided on archival high-quality cardstock providing over 100 lines for your notes and dates. We package this perpetual calendar in 12 protective 3-hole punched sleeves so it can serve you for many years. Suggested Uses: Use perpetual calendars for recording birthdays, anniversaries, any date-specific tasks that do not change year to year. These pages also make great Gratitude Journals or general lists/note keepers.
$18 sku: 4187914
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This timer features a clip on the back to easily attach to a purse or waistband. Or use the magnet to adhere to any magnetic surface. There is also a pull out stand to set the timer on any flat surface.
$12 sku: 2445411
Catch All Notebook Blanks
Customize your own Catch-All Notebook or refill the “notebook” with these elite stationary products made in the U.S.A. Each notebook is spiral-bound, hard-cover, features 200-lined pages, elastic loop and pen.
The 5 x 7 Notebooks are available in Red, Pink, Green, or 100% Recycled Brown
$12 sku:5671101
Tote Notes
These 4 x 4 inch Tote Notes are the perfect solution for keeping pen and paper at the ready anywhere! Each hardcover notebook features a delightful design, elastic pen loop, pen and 50 lined pages. Use to store daily notes or reminders or to accompany you when you cannot take your Catch-All Notebook. Pages easily fit into our Catch-All Notebook pockets allowing for quick transfer and optimal organization.
Each notebook features a small affirmation card on the inside cover, tucked inside a self-adhesive pocket. All notebooks are manufactured in the USA. When checking out, please select from the following styles:
$6 sku:5671105
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SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT PREMIUM GLASS CLEAR POLYPROPYLENE SHEET PROTECTORS
Made of Super Heavy Weight 4.33 Mil (110 micron) premium glass clear polypropylene for the ultimate in durability. Archival safe. The hole line has been reinforced with white reinforcement strip for extra strength and durability. ARCHIVAL SAFE will not damage photos, photocopies, laser and ink jet prints.
Quantity Price Breaks
1-4 Sets of 5 $5/each
5-10 Sets of 5 $4/each
11+ Sets of 5 $3.50/each
$5 SKU: 5671081
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The Faith Matters Leadership Guides provide a great tool for group studies. They provide material for group leaders to inspire topical discussion and to get the group really thinking. Each guide includes questions that the leader can position to start conversation. There is a leadership guide for each Faith Matters Study. When ordering, use the checkout option to select which guide you want. If you want to purchase leadership guides to more than one Faith Matters Study, you can click on the + sign on the order line to duplicate the line and then select another leadership guide from the drop down.
$10.95 sku: 5669251
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In this Faith Matters Study, we explore the Power of Prayer and how to enrich our prayer life day-to-day. In addition to reflection questions on God’s Word, we explore practical instructions for keeping a prayer journal and using prayer time to enrich our connection with God. 17 pages
$4.95 sku:5689219
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The Faith Matters Study Group materials are printed copies of our Faith Matters eBooks - perfect for groups that want to explore their faith in a group setting. When ordering these, please carefully choose which study you want in the checkout options. If you want to order multiple studies, you can click the + sign in the cart and it will duplicate the order line and you can then choose a different study for each line. Leader guides are separately available.
About Faith Matters
Created by bestselling author Brook Noel, each Faith Matters Study is broken down by topic into bite-size doses of daily devotion, providing questions and reflection space to apply God’s Word to your life.
A Path of Purpose
Welch poet David Whyte wrote: “I don’t want to have written on my tombstone, when finally people struggle through the weeds, pull back the moss, and read the inscription there: ‘He made his car payments.’” While humor is found in Whyte’s quote, great truth is also revealed. My guess is he struggled with the questions that loom over so many of us:
- What is it all for?
- Why am I here?
- What am I supposed to be doing with my life?
In this Faith Matters Study we explore similar struggles faced throughout the Bible, and the wisdom God’s Word can shed on purpose. 18 pages
Living by Example: Guidance for Living God’s Word
Okay… so we might all agree that the Bible makes a great guide for living and that God’s word and the examples of Jesus are timeless principles that offer a ray of light to all who strive to follow these footsteps. Yet how do we bring these words alive in our own life? How do we go from reading God’s Word to LIVING God’s word? What can we learn from the teaching of Jesus that can guide us day-in and day-out as we face conflict, stress, difficult choices, or confused emotions? In this Faith Matters Study, we will read through timeless wisdom of the Bible and work to live by example, by incorporating this wisdom into our own life. Includes reflections and challenges for practicing these nuggets of wisdom in your daily life. 28 pages
Letting Go of Harmful Emotions
An exploration on releasing worry, anxiety, fear, and sadness “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life …” (Matthew 6:25 NKJV) This study offers a guided exploration through releasing worry, anxiety, fear, and sadness by turning them over to God and finding strength in our faith. Verses and stories drawn from the Bible share knowledge and comfort on how to “Let go and Let God.” This study includes 25 daily doses of study and a guided activity for building your own inspirational bookmarks. 14 pages
Reconnecting with God
Any relationship can be challenging to maintain in today’s busy life. Ask a woman how many close friends she has and most women can easily count them on one hand. Why? A close relationship requires a resource in tight supply for many–time. Combine that lack of time with life’s challenges and upsets ,and sometimes relationships are shaken or shattered. This study explores what happens when our relationship with God is shaken. How do we reconnect? What does the Bible say? This study is divided into 14 daily doses of devotion. 10 pages
Character Counts
Character is the real “you”– it is who you are when everyone is looking, and maybe more importantly, who you are when no one is looking. In this Faith Matters Study we look at fifteen important character traits found in the Bible and see how our character does (or doesn’t) embody these traits. This realistic character self-portrait provides a spring board for healthy changes. 27 pages
Practicing the Proverbs
This study explores 15 Proverbs and includes a call to action to put the Scripture into practice in your own life. There are two implementation ideas for each Proverb for a total of 30 ideas to implement over the course of the month. The study is designed as a printable journal to record your experience of practicing the Proverbs. 23 pages
Words to Remember
“Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds…” Deuteronomy 11:19 Dallas Willard, professor of Philosophy at the University of Southern California, wrote, “If I had to choose between all the disciplines of the spiritual life, I would choose Bible memorization, because it is a fundamental way of filling our minds with what it needs.” In this Faith Matters study we will learn the basic of memory verses, share favorite verses, learn memorization techniques and tips, and create memory verse cards. Includes a printable page of 8 business-card sized-memory verses. 13 pages
Explorations
God created the Bible in its entirety–selective reading is like reading just one chapter of a book or seeing one scene of a movie–you will likely gain some knowledge, but lose the context. When we take the time to truly delve into the Bible and begin looking at the context, the times, the people and the places we can find captivating events and people, many facing experiences we can relate to today.
In this Faith Matters Study, we work through how to deepen our knowledge of Scripture by applying techniques, tools, prayer, and resources to work through a book in the Bible. Note: This Faith Matters Study teaches a series of steps that can be applied to help you explore the book of your choosing. 11 pages
Love Is…
One of Brook’s favorite Bible passages comes from 1 Corinthians, Chapter 13: 4 through 8. “(4) Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. (5) It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. (6) Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. (7) It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. (8) Love never fails.” In this Faith Matters Study we explore what love is and how to live each day with love – love of God, love of life, love of self, love of others. 31 pages
Exploring the Psalms
This study is comprised of daily readings from the Book of Psalms along with reflection questions and information about the Psalm authors. We will explore how we can learn from the Psalms to enhance our own prayer lives and deepen our relationship with God. 21 pages
The Power of Prayer
In this Faith Matters Study, we explore the Power of Prayer and how to enrich our prayer life day-to-day. In addition to reflection - questions on God’s Word, we explore practical instructions for keeping a prayer journal and using prayer time to enrich our connection with God. 17 pages
Straight to the Point
While James is only a short five chapters, this Book offers 54 direct commands, without mincing words on living the Christian life. The simple and straightforward approach of this Jerusalem church leader and brother of Christ covers a wide range of conflicts, topics, and wisdom with clear guidance and a challenge to put our faith into action. The writing and topics explored touch on the core of today’s challenges–facing difficulty, doubt, adversity–and are as relevant now as in 50.A.D. In this study, Brook guides participants through the five chapters of this Book in depth — applying “James wisdom” to our lives while also exploring the self-reflection prompts throughout.40 pages
Managing Your Moods
It is no secret that women tend to experience a wide variety of emotions. Within a single day we can go from upbeat to discouraged, and then some. Inviting God’s Presence and God’s Word to guide us can enable us to increase positive, growth-providing emotions and decrease those that are harmful or limiting to both ourselves and those around us. This Faith Matters Study will guide you through self-reflection, insight from scripture, and finding God’s Wisdom for managing your moods and emotions. 28 pages
Applying the Parables I & II
“He began to teach them many things in parables.” (Mark 4:2)
Stories have always provided a way to relate to and share with one another. Jesus used simple word-pictures, called parables, to help people understand who God is to offer guidelines for living God’s word. According to Don Schwager, “This was Jesus’ most common way of teaching. His stories appealed to the young and old, poor and rich, and to the learned and unlearned as well. Over a third of the Gospels by Matthew, Mark, and Luke contain parables told by Jesus. Jesus loved to use illustrations to reach the heart of his listeners through their imagination. These word-pictures challenged the mind to discover anew what God is like and moved the heart to make a response to God’s love and truth. Like a skillful artist, Jesus painted evocative pictures with short and simple words. A good picture can speak more loudly and clearly than many words. Jesus used the ordinary everyday to point to another order of reality — hidden, yet visible to those who had ‘eyes to see’ and ‘ears to hear’. His parables are like buried treasure waiting to be discovered” (Matt. 13:44)
In the two Faith Matters Parable Studies, we work through eight Parables of Jesus (four in each study) to explore their meanings and gain understanding for the messages these treasures hold for us today.
Parable Study I, 13 pages
Parable Study II, 10 pages
Renew Your Mind
In the Book of Romans we are instructed, “…do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” What does it mean to “renew your mind?” The answer can be found in the full verse: “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” (Romans 12:2)
This verse was a springboard for Brook to ask some tough questions:
- How often does my attitude and thinking align with God’s Word?
- Am I a willing participant in directing my thoughts and attitude toward the Will of God?
- Do I let autopilot take over in my life?
- Is my mind constantly renewed and fed with God’s Word or is it holding onto unhealthy messages?
As she sought to answer each question, Brook realized that the best place to feed and renew her mind was with God’s Word. In the end, she compiled 21 verses to create a “Renew Your Mind Month.” This Faith Matters Study acts as a compass to help participants to renew and invigorate their mind. 28 pages
$6.95 sku:5669251
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While James is only a short five chapters. this Book offers 54 direct commands, without mincing words on living the Christian life. The simple and straightforward approach of this Jerusalem church leader and brother of Christ covers a wide range of conflicts, topics, and wisdom with clear guidance and a challenge to put our faith into action. The writing and topics explored touch on the core of today’s challenges–facing difficulty, doubt, adversity–and are as relevant now as in 50.A.D. In this study Brook guides participants through the five chapters of this book in depth and apply James wisdom to our lives while also exploring the self-reflection prompts through the book.40 pages.
$4.95 sku:5689209
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In the Book of Romans we are instructed, “…do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” What does it mean to “renew your mind?” The answer can be found in the full verse: “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” (Romans 12:2)
This verse was a springboard for Brook to ask some tough questions:
How often does my attitude and thinking align with God’s Word?
Am I a willing participant in directing my thoughts and attitude toward the will of God?
Do I let autopilot take over in my life?
Is my mind constantly renewed and fed with God’s Word or is holding onto unhealthy messages?
As she sought to answer each question, Brook realized that the best place to feed and renew her mind was with God’s Word. In the end, she compiled 21 verses to create a “Renew Your Mind Month.” This Faith Matters Study acts as a compass to help participants to renew their mind. 28 pages.
$4.95 sku: 5689203
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It is no secret that women tend to experience a wide variety of emotions. Within a single day we can go from upbeat to discouraged and then some. Inviting God’s presence and God’s word to guide us can enable us to increase positive, growth-providing emotions and decrease those that are harmful and limiting to both ourselves and those around us. This Faith Matters Study will guide you through self-reflection, insight from scripture, and finding God’s wisdom for managing your moods and emotions. 28 pages.
$4.95 sku:5780172
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One of Brook’s favorite Bible passages comes from 1 Corinthians, Chapter 13: 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8Love never fails. In this Faith Matters Study we explore what love ss and how to live each day with love– love of God, love of life, love of self, love of others. 31 pages
$4.95 sku:5689215
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An exploration on releasing worry, anxiety, fear, and sadness “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life …” (Matthew 6:25 NKJV) This study offers a guided exploration through releasing worry, anxiety, fear, and sadness by turning them over to God and finding strength in our faith. Verses and stories drawn from the Bible share knowledge and comfort on how to “Let go and Let God.” This study includes 25 daily doses of study and a guided activity for building your own inspirational bookmarks. 14 pages.
$4.95 sku: 5689210
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He began to teach them many things in parables.” (Mark 4:2)
Stories have always been a way to relate and share to one another. Jesus used simple word-pictures, called parables, to help people understand who God is and offer guidelines for living God’s word. According to Don Schwager, “This was Jesus most common way of teaching. His stories appealed to the young and old, poor and rich, and to the learned and unlearned as well. Over a third of the Gospels by Matthew, Mark, and Luke contain parables told by Jesus. Jesus loved to use illustrations to reach the heart of his listeners through their imagination. These word-pictures challenged the mind to discover anew what God is like and moved the heart to make a response to God’s love and truth. Like a skillful artist, Jesus painted evocative pictures with short and simple words. A good picture can speak more loudly and clearly than many words. Jesus used the ordinary everyday to point to another order of reality — hidden, yet visible to those who had “eyes to see” and “ears to hear”. His parables are like buried treasure waiting to be discovered (Matt. 13:44)”
In the two Faith Matters Parable Studies, we work through eight Parables of Jesus (four in each study) to explore the meaning and understand the message these treasure hold for us today.
Parable Study I, 13 pages
$4.95 sku:5689217
Parable Study II, 10 pages
$4.95 sku:5780164
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This study explores 15 Proverbs and includes a call to action to put the Scripture into practice in your own life. There are two implementation ideas for each Proverb for a total of 30 ideas to implement over the course of the month. The study is designed as a printable journal to record your experience of practicing the Proverbs. 23 pages
$4.95 sku: 5072242
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This study is comprised of daily readings from the Books of Psalms along with reflection questions and information about the Psalm authors. We will explore how we can learn from the Psalms to enhance our own prayer lives and deepen our relationship with God. 21 pages
$4.95 sku:5689212
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Our binder has a rivet less spine, and clear overlay on the front, back, and spine. The rings are mounted on the back so pages lie flat. A clear inside pocket can be found on the inside front and back covers. Holds 11 x 8-1/2 sheets.
Available in Pink, Green, Purple, Blue, Coral
$10 sku: 5671073
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101 Ideas for Strengthening the Family
In today’s busy life, our focus often shifts from the family to meeting daily demands. In this wise and thoughtful book, Brook shares 101 ways to return the focus to family. The book opens with a quiz to assess what strategies can help you begin making positive change quickly. List Price $13.95, Our Price $10, 180 pages
“I usually donate any books we receive to the office library, but this one is staying by my bed! The whole book is full of creative, down-to-earth answers.” – Carolyn Harper - Publisher, San Angelo Family Magazine
“Raise healthy children, have a happy family life… and still have time for yourself? This wise and entertaining book will show you how!” — Mary Kalifon - Director, Parent-Child Resources, Cedars-Sinai Health Systems, Los Angeles
$10 sku:5779929
It’s 5:00… Do you know where your dinner is?
Now you can add over 400 of the best recipes to your collection!
Easy and simple mealtime solutions are within reach of every busy family with the Rush Hour Cook’s latest collection. Each day of the year features a new recipe along with a personal challenge, kitchen tip, or words of wisdom. For those who want to reduce their grocery bills, save time and enjoy incredibly delicious recipes with simple ingredients, the Rush Hour Cook will become a one-stop solution. Like all of the books in the Rush Hour Series, this ultimate collection follows the five Rush Hour Rules:
- All ingredients are pronounceable through the phonetic use of the English language.
- Each ingredient can be found in the market without engaging in a full scale scavenger hunt.
- No list of ingredients shall be longer than the instructions.
- Each recipe has to be durable enough to survive the “Queen-of-Incapable-Cooking.”
- The Rush Hour Cook’s finicky child will eat it—or some portion of it.
List Price $22.95 — Our Price $18. 416 pages.
Simply outstanding…recipes that are ideal for fast-paced, time-limited, dinner-hour preparations. — Midwest Book Review
$18 sku:2436242
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The Complete Slow Cooker Cookbook is filled with more than 200 slow cooker favorites the entire family will love, with easy recipes for appetizers, beverages, side dishes, soups, stews, main courses, holiday foods, desserts, garnishes.
Author and crockery connoisseur Wendy Louise also shows you how to revive recipes long buried in your recipe box and bring back memories of Grandma’s cooking, with instructions for converting heirloom “from scratch” recipes into delicious slow cooker creations of your own. Families love coming home to the aromas of these hearty, slow cooked meals that are a breeze to prepare with no mess and no stress. For experienced cooks and newcomers alike, The Complete Slow Cooker Cookbook is the perfect guide to the delicious world of family style, slow cooked crockery meals. List Price $12.95—Our Price $11 (autographing available)
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:
“If you truly want to use your slow cooker regularly in your meal preparation, I feel this book would be an excellent choice for you. Enjoy it! I am.”
“Quick to read, easy to make, great to eat. Now you can make more than just pot roast and potatoes.”
Publishers Weekly:
In this collection of over 200 recipes for slow cookers, Louise (The Complete Crockery Cookbook) gives cooks and civilians a range of convenient options. Culled from a variety of sources, Louise’s compilation uses a can opener almost as often as a knife, but the variety, ease of preparation and crowd-pleasing flavors will keep diners happy. Standards like pea soup, beef stew, chili, fondue and roasts dominate, but more sophisticated fare such as beef fajitas, risotto, salmon poached with white wine and herbs and Chicken with Champagne and Cream will also satisfy. Imaginative uses for chicken, either whole or in part, will make welcome additions to kitchen canon, as well as appetizers like Olives Steeped in Wine, mulled wine and cider, and desserts. Canned cream of mushroom soup seems omnipresent, (even in a recipe for shredded BBQ beef), and some dishes are clearly phoned in (Caleb’s Brat’s ‘N Beer, Easy Chili Cheese Dip). Still, those seeking new uses for that dusty cooker will appreciate Louise’s variety this winter.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
$11 sku:5779947
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FROM THE KITCHENS OF TWO MOMS WHO KNOW WHAT FAMILIES LOVE
There’s a dessert for every family, every season, and every occasion in Delectable Desserts, a charming collection of more than 250 classic, sweet, and sugary dessert recipes, organized by month of the year.
Warm up with Apple Bread Pudding in January, welcome spring with Brandied Peach Mousse in April, perfect your pies in August, and get cozy with Ginger Cookies and Carrot-Pumpkin Cake in November. There’s a sweet and seasonal delight for every family and every occasion in this charming collection of classic desserts.
Authors Wendy Louise and MaryAnn Koopmann, each with more than 30 years experience in the kitchen, reveal their absolute favorite recipes for cookies, cakes, pies, bars, and much more, along with no-fail presentation tips and bits of time-tested kitchen wisdom.
From Publishers Weekly
In this copious collection of homemade favorites, Wisconsin moms Louise and Koopmann make good on their belief that “a good meal deserves a good dessert.” Organized by month, the duo offer more than 250 ideas that take advantage of seasonal ingredients: lemon squares in August, stuffed baked apples in October, and five ideas for rhubarb (pie, cake, torte, cobbler and mousse) to get families through May. Those with little confidence or experience will get the most out of the book; many recipes call for canned fillings and boxed mixes (Cakes in a Jar” calls for just two ingredients, cake mix and canning jars). Still, those interested in making their own cannolli shells or pate choux for eclairs (here called Puff Pastry for Cream Puffs) will find faithful recipes. The focus is on family favorites that can be whipped up on a whim or a weekend; comfort food desserts like Swedish Cardamom Cookies, a simple no-bake cheesecake, and Neil’s Popcorn Balls (incorporating M&Ms, peanuts, popcorn, melted marshmallows and butter) aren’t likely to win any culinary prizes, but they will certainly make for warm family memories-a fine prize for any chef.
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$11 sku:5779951
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Self-expression and discovery through images
It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words, and those who keep visual journals have found that statement to be very true. If you have tried a written journal and become frustrated for lack of the “right word,” or if you want to take your journaling to another level, a visual journal may be the answer.
Week One: Setting Up Shop
In the first week of lessons you will learn about visual journaling and how visual journaling is often used. You are encouraged to do a daily “treasure hunt” to collect materials that can be used in your journaling process. This will make it easy to dive in further in the second week of lessons. You will also learn how to create a “journaling idea bank.”
Week Two: Visual Journaling Techniques
Daily visual journaling can be a simple and creative way to uncover how we feel and capture our lives in images. Some journal-keepers who try writing as their primary form of journaling find they become frustrated when they can’t find the “right words.” Visual journaling moves us past words to the use of images, images that often reveal much more than the words we cannot find. You will complete three lessons to help you uncover how easy and rewarding visual journaling can be. We will explore color, contrasts, creativity, and collage.
Weeks Three and Four: Five Exercises for Exploring the Self
Our adventure continues with additional exercises that serve as visual-journal prompts for exploring the self. We will explore the techniques of self-portrait collage, personal-dictionary collage, gratitude-collage, lessons-collage, and more. You will be encouraged to create at least two collage projects from the ideas we cover and will have a stock pile of ideas for long after the class. Instructions will illustrate the projects through step-by-step examples.
A note about supplies: Visual journaling does not require the purchase of expensive supplies. Typically most of the items used in visual journaling can be found around the house (scavenger hunt ideas are included in the opening lessons) such as old magazines, newspapers, computer printouts, etc. Most visual journals are created by working over the pages of an old or discarded book versus buying a journal.
$39 sku:5671214
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A 30 Day Program to Chart and Start Your Fitness Path
Walk by any newsstand or turn on the television, and it won’t take long to find supposed solutions to the seemingly never-ending battle of weight loss. We all know the secret: eat less, exercise more–but simplicity does not make the process easy! This 30 day course is designed to help you evaluate your current fitness level and health-habits in a new light. You’ll then chart (and start) the changes to help you take your health to the next level. With step-by-step guidance, and easy-to-implement lessons, this program is for anyone seeking accountability, and a clear action plan, to guide their goal.
Week One: Building Healthy Habits
This week you’ll learn about keeping a food diary, how attitude contributes (or hinders) success, and you will discover tools to help you (besides the scale). After evaluating your current fitness level, you’ll create a realistic goal plan to guide you through the month ahead.
Week Two: Nutrition Tune-Up
This week we delve into your cupboards with attention to nutrition. You will learn how to create balanced and filling meals. We’ll explore breakfast, snacks, lunches, menus, substitutes, eating out, a healthy pantry, and provide the nutritional background and basics to enable you to make healthy decisions. Finally we will cover vitamins and supplements.
Week Three: Let’s Get Movin’
In our third week, we create our exercise plans, balancing cardio and strength-training. Learn how to make exercise work, no matter how busy you are! A special section explores exercise for both body and mind, including yoga. We will also look at stretching and flexibility, which are often neglected components when we first get back into exercising.
Week Four: The Journey
With a solid foundation in place, we turn our attention to implementation. You will evaluate your progress and fine-tune the tools you have discovered in this course. We wrap-up the class with resources, mini-missions, and tips to help you continue your healthy changes as you work toward your health goal!
$39 sku:5671216
Season Pass Option(includes the next six offerings) $169
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Feeling blue or “out-of-sorts?” Negativity, stressful environments, worry, anxiety, fatigue–all can take a toll on our attitude leaving us feeling drained, irritable, anxious, or moody.
Fortunately, we do not have to settle for a less than stellar attitude. We can take quick and concise steps to reframe our perspective and make over our attitude. The 10 Day Attitude Makeover course is designed with a simple goal: To get out of the “muck” quickly.
The course begins with a before evaluation to assess your current coping skills. Then, over the course of two weeks (5 lessons each week), you will learn 10 strategies to help you improve your attitude. Lessons will teach you…
… how to audit your thinking for negative thought patterns
… the 5 habits of negative thinkers (and how to avoid them)
… how negative thinking spirals (and how to stop it)
… how to use affirmations for a quick pick-me-up
… how action conquers despair
… how to use the 5-Minute Motivator
… how to design Mini-Missions for the mind
… how to recognize negative-triggers (and stop them)
$19.95 sku:5780106
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