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Hello Friends and Happy Tuesday.
Last week I had the opportunity to not only attend a Girl’s Night Out sponsored by The Money School of Delaware, but to also present a segment on frugal fashion tips. This 1st Annual FREE event was held in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of From Purses to Portfolios, the Money School’s signature event.
Girl’s Night Out the brainchild of Program Director, Shaquilla Holmes was held at the Claymont Community Center where 14 vendors including Nails by Cyn, Alvina Designs, and Pure Pleasure showcased their products and services. Food was provided by Shoprite and the wine was donated by Quadia Muhammad.
The program kicked off with a welcome and overview by Ronni Cohen, DFLI Executive Director as well as an introduction of the new Money Clubs Director Chrisi Lockwood. Dana Thurston, member of “Penney’s 2 Dollars Money Club” spoke about their club’s events and activities which was then followed by the “Guess the Pennies” and “What’s in Your Purse” games.
Ken Briscoe, Director of Communications and Cultural Affairs for the City of Wilmington provided information about the Budget Friendly Activities being held this summer in the city. My segment “Savvy Shopping for the Frugal Fashionista” and “Guess the Cost” game was sponsored by The Great Stuff Savvy Resale Shop in Wilmington.
Ronni and I – Girl’s Night Out
The evening ended with Door Prizes and networking. It was a wonderful event and I wish to thank Shaquilla and the entire DFLI staff for all of their hard work and efforts in putting together this wonderful and successful event!
Enjoy the rest of your day and I’ll see you tomorrow!
Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014!
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Hello Friends and Happy Thankful Thursday!!!
God is so good and he has truly been blessing me and my family and for that I am thankful!
I am THANKFUL for being featured on FabulousAfter40
Bold, Ethnic Prints
Morocco and Africa, as well as all the spicy colors of lands far away are a big part of the global trend. Here’s style blogger Antoinette in a bold ethnic print shift dress that combines orange and red with purple for a look that’s pure energy.
Don’t miss Antoinette’s playful license plate. She’s one proud blogger! Be sure to stop by her site, De Divah Deals, to see Antoinette’s daily outfits and learn some of her secrets for scoring the best deals on fashion items.
Do you have a favorite outfit that makes you look and feel great? Are you a fashion blogger or do you have a favorite 40+ fashion blogger that you would like to see featured here? Feel free to share your photos with my Fabulous After 40 readers.
Please send in a good quality, full-length photo, your age, where you are from, and any details about your outfit to: myphoto@fabulousafter40.com. You’ll be featured on the Facebook page as well as in an upcoming What I Wore. I love hearing from you and cheering you on, Glam Gals!
I am THANKFUL that our son received an acceptance letter to Bowie State University!
I am THANKFUL for being invited to participate in last night’s 1st Girls Night Out Event sponsored by The Money School of Delaware
Can’t wait to post about it next week!
I am THANKFUL to be working on several product reviews which is keeping me uber busy. It truly has been a week full of fun and activities for which I am THANKFUL. I am also THANKFUL for you, my bloggy friends, for my family and of course my faith.
Certainly last but not least next Thursday Malik will be graduating from High School and wow, are we forever THANKFUL for that!
Okay, now it’s your turn – what are you thankful for this week?
Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014!
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Hello Friends and Happy
This week I am thankful for:
recognition for being a volunteer instructor for The Money School of Delaware
spent time with a new friend working on her blog
Annual Mammogram completed
#1 son possible enrollment into college courses at UD
#2 son received approval on his Senior Project topic
took time to read my Essence Magazine
my health, family, friends and of course my faith
Moving more into Autumn attire with a Maxi Skirt from Boscov’s
Thrifted blouse and belt from Goodwill and Wedge Shoes from Kmart
Collection of arm candy and earrings – jewelry box // Serpent Ring – Avon
Okay, it’s your turn, what are you thankful for?
Linking up today with Style elixar– come on over and meet some other fashionistas and enter her $100 Gift Card Giveaway.
Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!
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On Saturday, the Delaware Financial Literacy Institute, held it’s annual From Purses to Portfolios Celebration at the Chase Center on the Riverfront.
This event was held to honor the 2013 Award Recipients, those who had achieved various levels (hours) by participating in Money School Classes, Money Clubs, Special Events and Volunteering. Women achieving various levels ranging from 1-15 hours and up to 250 hours were being recognized, the highest achievement being the Ambassador of Financial Education ~ 250 hours.
The recipient of this award was Elizabeth “Penny” Church for her “Penny’s 2 Dollars Money Club” and she also received the Sandra A. Varano Golden Purse Award.
The other categories of recognition were: Money School Advocate Awards; Executive Director’s Awards and Outstanding Volunteer Awards of which I was also a recipient due to the volunteer hours of instruction for the Blogging 101 and Blogging for Your Small Business classes.
The From Purses to Portfolios Celebration was held in a beautifully decorated ballroom, and on each table there was a vibrant Autumn Mum and a small Gift Bag on each seat. Inside the Gift Bags was a pink FAB pen, Note Cards, “friends don’t let friends drown in debt” magnet, a donation envelop, a card advertising “Money Letters” and a retractable measuring tape from Citi, who was the major sponsor.
Chasing the Dream Exhibitors were set up around the ballroom selling products and attendees walked about chatting and networking. In an adjoining room there was a breakfast buffet, warming trays filled with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and fried potatoes. As well as tables of yogurt, pastries, bagels, fruit, coffee, tea and juice.
Ronni Cohen, Executive Director opened the program with a warm welcome and explained the levels of achievement and how they are gained through the Money School of Delaware.
Alisha Adams, a Money School instructor gave a beautiful blessing and Quadia Muhmmad, Program Director introduced the Keynote Speaker, Jackie Cummings Koski.
Jackie Cummings Koski, is the Award Winning Author of Money, Letters 2 My Daughter. As one of 6 children raised by a single dad, where money was always short, finances were taboo to talk about and bad money decisions were made, she knew that she wanted her daughter to make better financial decisions in her life.
She was determined to teach her daughter Amber, financial literacy but in a fun and easy way, one that would appeal to her teenage mind. Jackie began to write letters and those letters turned into a best selling book, one that was sent to and acknowledged by the President and First Lady Obama. Money, Letters 2 My Daughter is available in book stores as well as a downloadable ebook.
Jackie ended her presentation with a Group Activity in which she asked us to answer 1 of 4 questions on a “My Money Letter” form. Those willing to reveal their answer on stage were each given a $2 bill which has been significant in Jackie’s life long savings plan.
Ronni returned to the podium to present the 2013 Awards and Door Prizes which included Gift Cards, a WaWa Gift Basket and Books. One of the winners was a man, but in keeping with the FAB motto of “FOR Women ~ ABOUT Women ~ BY Women AND the men in their lives” is was okay!
A game of “What’s in your Purse” was then hosted by Quadia with the winner of having the most items on her list in their purse receiving the table’s Mum.
The event concluded with a book signing by Jackie and more sales by the Chasing the Dream Exhibitors. It was a great day and another wonderful FREE event sponsored by The Delaware Financial Literacy Institute – The Money School of DE.
The 10th Annual From Purses to Portfolios Event will be held next year on October 25th 2014 – so mark your calendars.
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Foreclosure Prevention
Mon., Oct. 14, 6-7:30pm
Georgetown Library
Lisa Spellman, Department of Justice
A Mortgage Acceleration Review
Mon., Oct 14, 6:30 – 7:30pm
Rosehill Commuinty Center
Jenine Mills, AGLA
Home Sweet Home Ownership: Inspection – Better Safe Than Sorry
Tues., Oct. 15 Time: 6-7:30pm
Woodlawn Library
John Kerrigan, Reliable Home Inspection Service
Business Builders Book Club
Tue., Oct. 15, Noon-1pm
Brandywine Hundred Library
Dr. Jay Macklin, Direct Sales & Home Based Business Network
Write the Vision, Business Plan Basics
Tues., Oct. 15, 6-8pm
Brandywine Hundred Library
Dr. Jay Macklin, Direct Sales & Home Based Business Network
Roth Conversion
Tues., Oct. 15, 6:30-7:30pm
Brandywine Hundred Library
Mark Nehra, CFP, Waddell & Reed, Inc.
There Must be a Hole in My Pocket
Tues., Oct. 15 Time: 6-7:30pm
Milford Public Library, 11 S.E. Front St., Milford
Cost: FREE
Presented by Lisa Spellman, Department of Justice
Learn more about this class
Foreclosure Prevention
Wed., Oct. 16, 6:30-8:30pm
Bear Library
Mary Rammel, CCCS of MD and DE
21 Ways to Find Money to Invest
Thurs., Oct. 17, 5:30-7:15pm
Dover Library
Rod Hausmann, Primerica
Do You Have What It Takes to Own & Operate a Small Business
Fri., Oct. 18 Time: 12noon-1:30pm
Delaware State University
Lillie Crawford, DE State Univ DE Ctr for Enterprise
Strategic Ways to Get Out of Debt
Mon., Oct. 21, 6:30-8:30pm
Bear Library
Rod Hausmann, Primerica
Tax Free Investing: It’s Not What You Make, It’s What You Keep!
Mon., Oct. 21, 2-3:30pm
Milton Public Library
Donna Savage, Edward Jones
Life Insurance as Alternative Asset
Mon., Oct. 21 Time: 6-7pm
Rehoboth Beach Library
Samuel Slabaugh, Sr., CFP, EST Financial Group
Purses to Portfolios Celebration 2013
Sat., Oct. 19, 9:30am-1:00pm
Chase Center on the Riverfront
Light breakfast will be provided
FREE, but registration required!
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The Delaware Financial Literacy Institute is a 501 (c)(3) non profit organization whose mission is to help individuals, especially those of low to moderate income, become equipped with the tools to get their financial lives in order so that they can become self-sufficient and enjoy financial well-being over time
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AND GUESS WHO WILL BE TEACHING THEM?
ME!
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This exciting opportunity was offered to me by The Money School of Delaware in April at The Green Tie Event and I have been over the top excited ever since. I haven’t taught since 1983, and am really looking forward to returning to my first love.
My grandmother would also be super duper excited and I know she will be watching over me.
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I hope to see all of my Delaware followers so please sign up & support!
39.629279-75.658263
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Chasing the Dream Market Day!
Thursday, August 1st
11:00am-1:30pm
Rodney Square in Wilmington
Campers are open for business…come shop over your lunch break!
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Turn Up The Heat…
August Money School Classes!
Money Smart Series
Wed., July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21 & 28 Time: 6-8pm
Bear Library
Nicole Henry, Citizens Bank
Participants must attend all sessions to receive certificate.
Lunch and Learn: Social Media and Business
Wed., July 31 Time: 12noon-1:30pm
Claymont Community Center
Stacey Schiller, Stacey Ink
Strategic Ways to Get Out of Debt
Thurs., Aug. 1 Time: 5:30-7:15pm
Dover Library
Rod Hausmann, Primerica
How to Start and Finance Your Small Business Dream
Thurs., Aug. 1 Time: 6-7:30pm
City of Dover Economic Development Office
Tim Reid, SBA
Protecting What’s Important
Tues., Aug 6 Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Kirkwood Hwy Public Library, 6000 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington
Steven Lucas, Edward Jones
Lunch and Learn: Award-winning Customer Service
Wed., Aug. 7 Time: 12noon-1:30pm
Claymont Community Center
Dinette Rivera, Rivera Business Development Group
Light lunch provided
Foreclosure Prevention
Mon., Aug. 12 Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Newark Library, 750 Library Ave., Newark
Mary Rammel, CCCS of MD and DE
Foreclosure Prevention
Mon., Aug. 12 Time: 6-7:30pm
Georgetown Library, Job Center
Lisa Spellman, Department of Justice
A Mortgage Acceleration Review
Mon., Aug. 12 Time: 6:30-7:30
Rosehill Commuinty Center
Jenine Mills, AGLA
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Hello Friends and Happy Ju’last day in July!
I hope it’s just a beautiful where you are as it is here because we have been experiencing wonderful weather this week. Tomorrow calls for a little rain but the rest of the week and into the weekend will be simply gorgeous! I have two blogging assignments scheduled for Thursday, one is a meeting to discuss doing a review for the Grand Opening of the Westown Movie Theater coming to Middletown this fall. Then mid-morning I will be heading to Wilmington to take pictures and interview young entrepreneurs who have completed “The Chasing The Dream Entrepreneurship Camp” sponsored by The Money School of Delaware.
I have taken the day off from work, however, if you’re working tomorrow in Wilmington, please stop by Rodney Square between 11 and 1 for the “Chasing The Dream Entrepreneurship Marketplace”. Students learned about starting businesses and now they have an opportunity and tools to run those businesses so please come out and support (don’t forget to bring an umbrella).
Tie Dye Maxi Dress // Ross
Colorblock flats // CitiTrends
What do they say about “neighbors and fences”?
The weather could stay like this for the rest of the year and I don’t think anyone would mind a day of rain!
Accessories – Jewelry box
Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!
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