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Bucks for Boobs

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The Richmond Women's Network Raises Money for Susan G. Komen

Richmond, VA – The Network of Enterprising Women has announced plans for the Fourth Annual Bucks 4 Boobs fundraising event for Susan G. Komen Central VA and will feature Nashville recording artist and Virginia native Colton James on Friday, April 13, 2012 at Willow Oaks Country Club from 6:00 to 10:00 pm.

“With a name like Bucks 4 Boobs you can guess it’s going to be a night of fun, music, laughter, games, and delicious food, but it’s also about compassion and awareness of a disease that affects us all in some form or fashion,” claims Network of Enterprising Women President Susan Campbell.

The Richmond Craft Mafia presents Spring Bada-Bing 2012

Written by Richmond CraftMafia

V Community News - eVents

The Richmond Craft Maﬁa presents the seventh
annual Spring Bada-Bing: The Boss of All Craft Shows on Sunday, April 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Plant Zero in South Richmond's Manchester Art District. This year’s event will feature over 60 independent artists and designers, selling handmade wares ranging from perfume to plush; recycled clothing to revamped jewelry; and everything awesome in between.

Independent artists and designers from around the country will be in attendance, offering handcrafted wares and helping to educate shoppers about the Do It Yourself, or DIY, movement. Fueled by the internet and websites like Etsy, the DIY movement is at the backbone of a growing craft culture, seeking to prove that high quality, everyday items are easily available at places other than the mall. A frequent mantra in DIY circles is "not your grandmother's craft show," and that certainly applies to Spring Bada Bing. Not only will artists come to SBB from around the country, but they will come bearing some of the most unique, modern takes on traditional crafts that Richmond has ever seen.

The DIY movement has come a long way in the last seven years since the RCM has been producing Spring Bada-Bing. At one time independent designer shows like Spring Bada-Bing were few and far between. Today, artists and crafts people have many outlets to help them make a living through their work, and the American public has come out in mass to show their support for these brave
souls.

Inspired by the original Austin Craft Maﬁa of Texas, the RCM is a dedicated group of independent business owners who work to support each other's businesses and to provide promotional and marketing opportunities for other crafty business owners.The RCM also produces Handmade Holiday, a large regional show held in early December.

Plant Zero, located at 0 E. 4th Street (Manchester), Richmond, will host SBB once again this year. The event space features an open ﬂoor plan and bright natural light. Also, the building has ample parking, making it the perfect venue for SBB!

To learn more about Spring Bada-Bing, please visit

www.springbadabing.com.

2012 Ashland Strawberry Faire

Written by Sandra Griffin

Mark your calendars now for the 2012 Ashland Strawberry Faire, a charitable event held on the streets surrounding Randolph Macon College, in historic Ashland, VA.

Since 1982, we've been celebrating the berries in a big festival way with over 200 vendors of arts & crafts, Ashland businessesand a variety of other businesses, antiques, food, kids zone, face-painting, animals, live music and entertainment, Little Miss Strawberry and Little Mr. Strawberry pageants, and lots more.

It's a great family day with no admission fee, supporting our efforts to provide each of our Hanover County high schools with college scholarships as well as donations to other local charities.

We are run by volunteers and we really appreciate all our past volunteers and business resources because without them paving our way, our 2012 Faire could not exist. We are always welcoming newcomers. Perhaps your organization would like to volunteer to work with us or maybe you know of a student in need of community service hours. Although we'll accept any time you are kind enough to give us, we'd like at least a 2-hour commitment for our planning purposes.

Vendors and pageant applicants may apply online on our website, www.ashlandstrawberryfaire.com or contact us at 614-5655.

See you at the Faire!

LuxeYard Offers Up To 70 Percent Off Retail Prices on Home Furnishing and Fashion Everyday

Written by CM

V Style - Fashion

LuxeYard, (OTC BB:LUXR) a members-only flash sale site, offers consumers up to 70 percent off retail prices on a wide variety of home furnishing products, including rugs, lamps, stainless steel kitchen items, decorative pillows, and more. The site will begin providing high-end apparel, as well, when it launches LuxeStyle at the end of March. The site offers a free membership, group sales, limited-time sales, and concierge buys.

“Since launching, we have seen just how much consumers appreciate having access to such great products at such low prices,” explains Braden Richter, chief executive officer of LuxeYard (www.LuxeYard.com), an online member site that offers discounts on home furnishings with plans to expand into apparel. “It’s wonderful to be able to bring this type of service to our more than 425,000 members..”

LuxeYard offers furniture, textiles, cookware, lamps, and more. Those who sign up for free membership receive Daily Deal announcements regarding special buys, group buys and more, which could save them up to 70 percent off retail prices. Sales change frequently, so there is always new merchandise available to choose from.

In addition to the aforementioned products, LuxeYard also offers a variety of tools for those who would like to do their own home decorating. In addition to designer lamps and decorative pillows, they offer a Room Planner design tool. This free drag and drop tool allows people to input their room’s dimensions and design the room layout without breaking a sweat.

Those looking for unique seating options will find a range of them at LuxeYard, including an array of designs. Options include tulip armchairs, 1960s rocking chair, Italian leather chairs and sofas, and a ghost sofa. Prices on the site, which consumers pay, run around up to 70 percent off what they would pay at a retail store.

“If you want or need home furnishings and want to save money without sacrificing quality you should always check with us first,” added Richter. “People are quickly learning that we offer a great selection at amazing savings, up to 70 percent off what they would pay at a retail store. You simply can’t beat that in this economy.”

LuxeYard offers both group buys and flash sales, all of which are available to members. Their site memberships are free and are open to the public. The site offers up to 70 percent off the retail price on furniture, textiles, cookware, lamps and more. The site will soon be offering the same deep discounts on apparel. The site also offers limited-time sales and concierge buying and is the only publicly held pure-play flash site traded on the stock market.

About LuxeYard

LuxeYard is a members-only flash sale site for luxury home furnishings, decor and fashion that offers access to unique products sourced by a seasoned team of buyers at a fraction of retail prices. LuxeYard is the pioneer of Concierge Buying, which gives members the power to determine what items will be sold on the site, and Group Buy which allows them to lower the price by sharing sale items with friends. With a veteran retail, ecommerce and digital marketing management team, LuxeYard partners with celebrity Trendsetters and design and fashion industry insiders to deliver a curated buying experience and a point of view to its members. To join the LuxeYard community, visit www.LuxeYard.com.

Is Your Clutter a Health Risk?

Written by Debbie Bowie

Life Is Good - Debbie Bowie's Feng Shui

Clutter Can Be Dangerous!
istock_000012929165xsmall Is there a connection between being a packrat and having health issues? Is your clutter a serious health risk? You bet! Clients with the most serious clutter issues also seem to have the serious health issues.

Following a recent speech a participant told me that he’d been hospitalized and almost died several months ago. He said he’s a confirmed packrat, that he just can’t get rid of things. And, he wondered if his clutter could have been a factor in his recent health crisis. He also shared that he’d slipped and had fallen when his foot landed on a magazine on the floor. Yes, his clutter is definitely a health risk for him!

If you wonder if your clutter could be contributing to health issues, consider this: When a space is cluttered it is more difficult to clean, and dust and dirt accumulate. Dirty spaces become more and more toxic over time. Serious respiratory issues can develop in dirty spaces.
Cluttered spaces feel bad, negatively affecting both your nervous system and your immune system.
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