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Welcome to Delaware Metro Woman Magazine Why Choose Us

Delaware Metro Woman Magazine is created and published

by LaTannia Fair, a homegrown Delawarean. Our knowledge and specialty advertising techniques provide extraordinary opportunities to connect and gain new customers. Our goal is to showcase your business and highlight your expertise to increase client traffic and generate a steady flow of clients talking about your specific products or services offered.

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reaches thousands of women, Delaware families and business professionals. Call us today to discover why local businesses are using the Delaware Metro Woman Magazine for their preferred source of advertisement. Don’t hesitate contact us to have your business recognized as a leader in the Delaware market.

Yours truly,

LaTannia Fair, Publisher

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All copy and information contained herein is not to be reproduced.

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Business Spotlight

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A.C.T. Now to Control Your Debt

By Janis Harlow, DMM, MBA

Do you sometimes feel like you earn a decent income, but you still struggle with too much debt? Without a strategy, and a clear understanding of what it is really costing you, debt can sabotage your hopes and dreams for the future. Losing debt is a lot like losing weight. Experts say that fad diets don’t work in the long run, only a steady consistent shift in eating habits will work. Debt can be just as ugly as fat, and equally hard to shed. These simple tips might help:

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VOID making things worse. Budget dollars carefully, just like you would calories, and try not to spend money on things that are not absolute necessities. Skip the latte, the new shoes, the massage & facial, and use what you save to pay down your debt.

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ONSIDER every dollar. Don’t get in the habit of thinking “it’s only 20 bucks”. It all adds up quickly.

RIM the monthly fat. By that I mean that you should take a good hard look at the recurring monthly bills you pay. Every company wants recurring streams of income.

It’s hard to buy things anymore and just pay one upfront price. Cut back on the monthly charges, and try not to add any more. Your cable bill can be a good place to start.

Just like dieting, it is important to reward yourself occasionally, when you’ve made progress, but make it a small reward, don’t binge and undo all of your sacrifice! If you are a busy professional and lack the time to manage your affairs effectively, hiring a daily money manager could be the answer to your prayers.

Janis Harlow, DMM, MBA is CEO of Paper Tigress Personal Finance Care, LLC which provides Daily Money Management Services in Chester County, PA, and northern Delaware. She specializes in helping busy professional women and senior women to manage their finances and personal business, and is available for speaking. Contact Janis at www.papertigresspfc.com or call 484-727-8444.

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SWIMMING FOR YOUR BEST BODY Did you know that swimming itself is one of the best workouts possible for the body? Swimming increases muscle tone and strength.

When you’re swimming, every kick and stroke becomes a resistance against water. It forces us to use our core muscles, causing those muscles to tone and become stronger. Swimming also increases bone strength. Swimming keeps our limbs flexible and loose.

Besides all of these things, one of my favorite things about working out in water is that it elongates the body, meaning it makes it longer, which is excellent for stretching and providing an overall more appealing look.

Here’s an example of a great swimming exercise: Back Stroke: keep your eyes up, look straight up at the sky or ceiling (not at your toes). Make sure your head is in

line with your spine.

Make a Y and reach back with each arm at a 45 degree angle to your body, and stroke.

Yes, there is something truly Michael Shaw exhilarating about being in water. Leonardo da Vinci once said “Water is the driving force of all nature”. We can live longer without food than we can without water. The fact that water exercises can provide such amazing results and joy are an added plus!

Michael Shaw is a certified fitness trainer, sports performance nutrition specialist, owner of Shaw LLC, a member of the Maryland Advisory Council on Physical Fitness, and a fitness and fashion model manager. He can be reached at www.michaelroyshaw.com.

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TIPS TO MAKE A SMOOTH TRANSITION FROM SUMMER TO SCHOOL

It is no secret that school is right around the corner. Kids have grown an inch or two and gained a few pounds.

Shop around, it may not be necessary to buy a lot but the sales will be helpful on the pocket especially if you have multiple children returning to school. To eliminate the stress of taking additional days off work, make sure that your children are current on immunizations and physicals.

Yearly eye examinations are especially important because it can have an impact on the work completed at school as well as home. Healthy discussions at home regarding personal morals, values and respecting the opinions and rights of others reduce tension and confusion while at school. Getting students acclimated to a routine a few weeks before school is very helpful and the importance of a healthy diet and rest promotes both good physical and mental health. The last tip to remember is to keep your child positive, as a parent stay involved, keep them active and encouraged, talk with them about problems or concerns and tell them you love them and you will be there for them. Children who are supported by parents and or family have a greater success rate than children who are not supported.

Have a wonderful and safe school year.

Dr. Patricia G. Contee Interim Director of Teacher Education University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, Maryland 21853

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August Events Riverfront Blues Festival will be held on July 31 thru August 2, 2015. The Riverfront blues festival is a three-day, outdoor festival held on the Wilmington riverfront.

Rehoboth Beach Outdoor Fine Art and Craft Show will be held on August 8-9, 2015.

More than 125 artists and artisans exhibiting work for sale on the Rehoboth Art League grounds. Refreshments are for purchase. Also enjoy music and children’s entertainment. Hours are Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm.

Dover Sports Collectible Show will be held August 14-16, 2015. The show will have a wide variety of sport collectibles, novelties, autographed memorabilia as well as the latest sports cards releases, and some sports clothing. Hours are 10am-9pm.

Old Tyme Peach Festival in Middletown will be held Saturday August 15, 2015 at 9am with the annual Peach parade on Broad Street and will conclude at 4pm. There are activities for children, a local artist exhibit, historical exhibits, a peach pie contest, crafts, music, food, games and of course Peaches.

New Castle Antiques show will be held on August 23rd in New Castle. DE. Invest in the future by recycling the past! Buy Antiques. Hours are Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 11am-4pm.

August Quarterly Festival will be held at 815 Justison street, Wilmington DE. The Festival will showcase heritage, music, community displays, crafts, vendors and food.

August 23rd thru August 30th, 2015.

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