The Shaker of Salt

~ A pinch of this and a dash of that ~

What Do Toy Fair 12 & Stephen Knoll Have In Common?

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I am getting very excited. On Sunday I will be traveling to New York City to attend Toy Fair 12. What is that you ask. 

The 109th Annual American International Toy Fair® is the the largest toy tradeshow in the Western Hemisphere:
  • 1,066 total exhibitors from 24 countries
  • Over 100,000 toys and games on display
  • More than 31,000 participants (including nearly 20,000 retailers, wholesalers, importers, buying groups and trade guests) from 100 countries.
  • 365,850 net square feet of show space at the Javits Convention Center
  • Runs from 02/12/12 – 02/15/12

Why should I care you ask. I will be attending to make connections and gain new info on new and exciting toys and companies. This wealth of knowledge I will then pass on to you. I am hoping those new connections mean a lot more reviews and giveaways for you. I am also hoping that the connections will mean more Twitter Parties booked though me. We all know Twitter Parties mean awesome prizes. 

Now I bet you are excited. Go ahead, jump up and down. I will wait for you. 
Oh your back. Good I wanted to tell you about something very exciting that I will be doing while I am in New York. If the Toy Fair and Sightseeing wasn’t exciting enough, I am going to get pampered. I have been talking to the people at Stephen Knoll’s Salon.  They Invited me to come for a haircut and color. It has been awhile since I have had anything done as I have been trying to decided what to do. I can’t wait to show you all the before and after pictures. Just looking around their website tells me I am in for a treat.  From the Salon’s Website: 
The Stephen Knoll Salon
Stephen Knoll’s luxurious Madison Avenue salon is the destination for women who demand the very best for their hair. Designed as a home away from home for Stephen’s celebrity and model clientele, the 3,000 square foot salon employs 50 professionals who are specialists in their fields.

Servicing an average of 300 men and women per day, the salon clients are from all walks of life and include many that travel around the world to receive Stephen’s personal recommendation and expert haircutting and styling advice.

Now it is my turn for the Happy Dance.  
That Shaker Of Salt

What Do Toy Fair 12 & Stephen Knoll Have In Common?

By: comment

I am getting very excited. On Sunday I will be traveling to New York City to attend Toy Fair 12. What is that you ask. 

The 109th Annual American International Toy Fair® is the the largest toy tradeshow in the Western Hemisphere:
  • 1,066 total exhibitors from 24 countries
  • Over 100,000 toys and games on display
  • More than 31,000 participants (including nearly 20,000 retailers, wholesalers, importers, buying groups and trade guests) from 100 countries.
  • 365,850 net square feet of show space at the Javits Convention Center
  • Runs from 02/12/12 – 02/15/12

Why should I care you ask. I will be attending to make connections and gain new info on new and exciting toys and companies. This wealth of knowledge I will then pass on to you. I am hoping those new connections mean a lot more reviews and giveaways for you. I am also hoping that the connections will mean more Twitter Parties booked though me. We all know Twitter Parties mean awesome prizes. 

Now I bet you are excited. Go ahead, jump up and down. I will wait for you. 

Oh your back. Good I wanted to tell you about something very exciting that I will be doing while I am in New York. If the Toy Fair and Sightseeing wasn’t exciting enough, I am going to get pampered. I have been talking to the people at Stephen Knoll’s Salon.  They Invited me to come for a haircut and color. It has been awhile since I have had anything done as I have been trying to decided what to do. I can’t wait to show you all the before and after pictures. Just looking around their website tells me I am in for a treat.  From the Salon’s Website: 
The Stephen Knoll Salon
Stephen Knoll’s luxurious Madison Avenue salon is the destination for women who demand the very best for their hair. Designed as a home away from home for Stephen’s celebrity and model clientele, the 3,000 square foot salon employs 50 professionals who are specialists in their fields.

Servicing an average of 300 men and women per day, the salon clients are from all walks of life and include many that travel around the world to receive Stephen’s personal recommendation and expert haircutting and styling advice.


Now it is my turn for the Happy Dance.  
That Shaker Of Salt

Gone To Soon

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I sit here broken hearted for a dear friend of mine. The other night Tim received news that shattered his world. His son had taken his own life. The nightmare that every parent has thought of at one point become a reality for him. 
Suicide seems to always leave families with a million whys and what ifs. Anyone who knows Tim would never question his parenting, but I am sure Tim is full of questions, “What if I had done this different?” “Why didn’t he talk to me?” 
I have copied the following info from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Website in hopes that perhaps it will prevent one just one person from going through the hell my friend is right now. 
Suicide Warning Signs
These signs may mean someone is at risk for suicide. Risk is greater if a behavior 
is new or has increased and if it seems related to a painful event, loss, or change.
Suicide Is Preventable.
Call the Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
With Help Comes Hope
*  Talking about wanting to die or to 
kill oneself. 
*  Looking for a way to kill oneself, 
such as searching online or 
buying a gun.  
*  Talking about feeling hopeless or 
having no reason to live.
*  Talking about feeling trapped or in 
unbearable pain.  
*  Talking about being a burden 
to others.
* Increasing the use of alcohol 
or drugs.
*  Acting anxious or agitated; 
behaving recklessly.
*  Sleeping too little or too much.
*  Withdrawing or feeling isolated. 
*  Showing rage or talking about 
seeking revenge.
*  Displaying extreme mood swings.
Please, if you think you or someone else is in danger of harming themselves, reach out for help. 
A fund has been set up to help with the cost of laying Brian to rest. Even if you don’t know him perhaps you can think about if it was your child. It is hard devastating enough dealing with the lose but to add the stress of coming up with the money on top of it. If interested in helping comment below and I will get in touch with you. It is set up so he can receive money both though his local bank and  through PayPal. 
Please hug those you love just a little tighter in memory of Brian. 

Gone To Soon

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I sit here broken hearted for a dear friend of mine. The other night Tim received news that shattered his world. His son had taken his own life. The nightmare that every parent has thought of at one point become a reality for him. 
Suicide seems to always leave families with a million whys and what ifs. Anyone who knows Tim would never question his parenting, but I am sure Tim is full of questions, “What if I had done this different?” “Why didn’t he talk to me?” 
I have copied the following info from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Website in hopes that perhaps it will prevent one just one person from going through the hell my friend is right now. 

Suicide Warning Signs
These signs may mean someone is at risk for suicide. Risk is greater if a behavior 
is new or has increased and if it seems related to a painful event, loss, or change.
Suicide Is Preventable.
Call the Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
With Help Comes Hope
*  Talking about wanting to die or to 
kill oneself. 
*  Looking for a way to kill oneself, 
such as searching online or 
buying a gun.  
*  Talking about feeling hopeless or 
having no reason to live.
*  Talking about feeling trapped or in 
unbearable pain.  
*  Talking about being a burden 
to others.
* Increasing the use of alcohol 
or drugs.
*  Acting anxious or agitated; 
behaving recklessly.
*  Sleeping too little or too much.
*  Withdrawing or feeling isolated. 
*  Showing rage or talking about 
seeking revenge.
*  Displaying extreme mood swings.

Please, if you think you or someone else is in danger of harming themselves, reach out for help. 

A fund has been set up to help with the cost of laying Brian to rest. Even if you don’t know him perhaps you can think about if it was your child. It is hard devastating enough dealing with the lose but to add the stress of coming up with the money on top of it. If interested in helping comment below and I will get in touch with you. It is set up so he can receive money both though his local bank and  through PayPal. 

Please hug those you love just a little tighter in memory of Brian.