White Rabbit Treatment Homes is a multi-level care foster programme with branches in Barrie & Hamilton regions. We are seeking energetic, dynamic, loving people from all cultures & backgrounds to provide homes for youth in need. We welcome men and women who are married, common-law or single & we are an LGBTQ-friendly organization. All you need is a loving, nurturing attitude and one or more unused bedrooms. White Rabbit will provide orientation, on-going training, 24/7 support and generous tax-free per diems. 

To find out more about fostering please call us at 1-888-254-7432 or visit us online at www.whiterabbittreatmenthomes.ca

Living Organized 101

The garage often becomes the dumping ground or storage space for all the things that do not fit into your home. The weather is warm but not too hot. This is a perfect time to de-clutter and complete your garage organization. 

                                                                          3 Easy Steps…

Margaret Harlos
Living Organized
info@livingorganized.ca
http://www.livingorganized.ca
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FOREVER DAWN IS FOR SALE!

We unexpectedly bought a larger sailboat last fall and are now selling our Forever Dawn!

This groovy sailboat has been such a pleasure to weekend on in Georgian Bay.  If you are looking for a great boat to learn to sail on..this is it!

$4,500
FOREVER DAWN, 26’ CHRYSLER / SWING KEEL SAILBOAT (1977) includes: cradle, refurbished original outboard motor, enclosed head with new portable marine toilet and pump-out, roller furling jib, main sail and cover, bimini, new running rigging, Danforth anchor with rode, custom winter bracing and tarp, new dual-battery electrical system and panel, anchor light, steaming light and deck lighting, solar panel, railing bbq, cockpit cushions, refurbished pressurized alcohol stove, and original sink with new handpump faucet.

Email eventsbyla@hotmail.com for info.

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I am pleased to announce that I have become a Tico-Certified Leisure Travel Advisor with Vision Travel Solutions.  Vision Travel Solutions is a leading North American travel management agency that provides a comprehensive range of corporate travel, cruise, leisure vacation, meeting and incentive services…a perfect addition to compliment my event production business.

Vision Travel Solutions is the largest Canadian-owned travel agency group in Canada, and, by far, the largest Virtuoso member in the country.

I am committed to a more personal and responsive approach to your travel management and achieve this through exceptional customer service, value and trust. This means that you will get where you need to be, when you need to be, at the best possible price. I will work with you to plan the best possible vacation or corporate travel experience at a price that fits your budget.  Stay tuned…I will soon be announcing hosted group travel excursion opportunities!

Visit Vision Travel by L.A.’s travel page today: https://www.visiontravel.ca/lynnannehill/en/

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Ah…love an outdoor summer market!

OUTDOOR SUMMER WELLNESS MARKET IN THE VALLEY 
Sunday, July 8, 2018 (11am to 4pm)
Valley Croft, 754 Horseshoe Valley Road W., Coldwater
Free Admission – Great Vendors – Interactive Wellness Stations
(donations to Season’s Centre for Grieving Children gratefully accepted)

Join us for a wonderful summer market at beautiful Valley Croft featuring their 1893 Barn, charming, natural garden and lawn areas, ornamental fishpond, and trails into a pine and hardwood forest. Aw…summer in the valley!

More Info & Vendor Registration: eventsbyla@hotmail.com

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Not everyone owns a photo scanner and with technology shrinking and becoming ultra-mobile some people don’t even have desktop or laptop computers anymore. However, just about everyone has a cellphone (or tablet) with a decent camera built in.

That cellphone camera is a fast and free way to transfer photographs to digital files.

Click the link to learn more: http://blog.convert2digital.com/quick-and-cheap-way-to-digitize-photographs/

Aaron Reynolds

Convert 2 Digital

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NEXT SUNDAY IN BARRIE! FREE ADMISSION!

2018 MOTHER’S DAY BEAUTY & WELLNESS FAIR
Sunday, May 13th (11am to 4pm)
Lions Gate Banquet Centre, 386 Blake Street, Barrie

FLOWERS & SWAG BAGS FOR FIRST 50 GUESTS!

FEATURED VENDORS HAVE GREAT MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS!

Amanda Nicholls – Scentsy
Barb Kovac – ShapeShifters Art
Christine Waite – Creative PlanIT Designs
Courtney Vetter – Waterfront Fitness & Pilates
Debbie Fliegel – Young Living
Devon Wallace – Blessed to Give Barrie
Dianne Davis – Spiritual Wellness Readings
Donna Brown – Fairy Houses
Elaine House – Primerica
Eve Stockdale – Younique
Hollie Mann – Sophia St. Apothecary
Janice Moffat – Holy Crow Readings
Jenn Bowles – It Works
Jennifer Fisher – Replenish 11
Jody Fitzpatrick – Thirty One
John & Heather Fraser – Coldjack Cafe
Julia Clews – Doggie Licious
Kim Kay – Avon
Linda Dardis – Season Rose Readings
Lisa Hayward – Beauty Counter
Rachelle Morneau – VOXX
Randy Silver Mellon – Origami Owl
Rene Stephenson – Limelight by Alcone / MakeUp Eraser
Renee Cingolani – Eco Bee Beeswax
Tammy Lorentz – LegArt
Tressa DeJong – Tressa’s Intuitive Healing
Victoria Goodman – Victoria’s Holistic Day Spa

We will be gratefully accepting donations for Youth Haven and Blessed To Give Barrie!

L.A. Hill

Events By L.A.

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705-794-7040

What keeps you going back to your local grocery store? Gas station?  Clothing store?  It is not all about pricing and convenience.  It’s much more than that isn't it?

As an organization, you already understand that keeping loyal customers is more difficult than ever. The key to keeping your customers happy, is to make an emotional connection with them. Greet them warmly, be accessible, ask questions. Be knowledgeable, courteous and responsive when they enter your store or call you. The truth is, you only have 7-10 seconds to make a good first impression. If that individual does not feel valued, they don’t trust you or they don’t feel confident that you can help them, they may or may not make a purchase and they most likely will not be back.

In this interactive workshop, we will discuss:

• What customer service means in relation to all your customers, both internal and external
• How your attitude affects customer service
• Identifying your customers’ needs
• How to enhance the customer experience with emotional intelligence
• How outstanding customer service can generate return business
• Building good will through in-person customer service
• Providing outstanding customer service over the phone
• How to deal with difficult customers

Location: OfficeInc! 54 Cedar Pointe Drive, Unit 1207 Barrie, Ontario L4N 5R7

Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm

Price: $97+HST >> Early Bird pricing in effect until April 30th!!  After May 1st, price is $120+HST

Price includes: Workshop booklet, lunch, snacks and refreshments; free parking

Register at: www.sparkyourvitality.com

Registration deadline is: Friday, June 22nd, 2018

Use promo code: BOGOCustServ

That’s right, register your first employee at full price, then save 35% on any additional registrations – no limit!

Your Invitation to Home Organization 101

I’ve started a Facebook Group called Home Organization 101. Topics covered will be quite broad, and will include the entire house including the garage, storage, kid’s rooms, craft rooms, and home offices. Plus what to do with that space when the kids leave home and more. I will also provide solutions on what to do with all that excess stuff you no longer need, use or love.
 
You will receive:

• Tips and tricks 
• Step by step solutions 
• PDF’s, infographics, videos and more 
• Plus, exclusive offers available to group members only.
   

Join my Living Organized Home Organization 101 Facebook Group today and participate in a poll where you can tell me what organizing solutions you would like to learn more about as well. 
 
For those of you that have already joined the group this poll is also for you. 
 
“Let’s make room in your life!”

                                                 Click to participate in this short poll