Buying in the Neigborhood - Edition Fifteen (15)

Walking on the wild side takes some courage and you definitely face some challenges along the way.  In business and individually this means being different doing different and standing out when not everyone will understand.  What you have to remember is to always be true to your cause/mission, vision, and purpose. The topic this week is about something that has been in the works for awhile.  Its about charity and what that means to society today.  In Arizona there are many worthy causes that one should be a part of or at least that one should be aware of.

I'm listing the ones that I'm most familiar with, but I'm sure there are many more and I would love to see the list grow because there are so many opportunities to help others.  If you are not involved in one then consider these or finding one that suits you, your personality, beliefs and makes you want to do more.

http://www.marchofdimes.com/Arizona - March of Dimes Arizona

http://www.artizona.org/ - Arizona Consortium for the Arts Charity

http://www.familycare.org/ - Family Care

http://dressforsuccess.org/affiliate.aspx?sisid=149&pageid=1 - Dress for Success

http://globalifeministries.org/contact-us/ - Global Life Ministries

http://www.operationhomefront.net/arizona - Operation Home Front

http://www.maggiesplace.org - Maggie's Place

http://www.wishaz.org - Make a Wish Foundation - Arizona

http://www.whyimmunize.org - The Arizona Partnership for Immunization

http://www.wehelpwomen.com/ - Fresh Start Women's Foundation 

http://www.voiceforvictims.org - Arizona Voice for Crime Victims

http://www.umom.org - Umom New Day Centers

http://www.tumbleweed.org - Tumbleweed Youth Services

This above is a very short list of all the charities that are actually in the area - http://www.charity-charities.org/Arizona-charities/Phoenix_4.html  - this link can take you to many more.  I like finding local charities where you can see your time, money and effort in action.  I believe giving back to the community and to the people that live there.  Its often that one doesn't realize what goes on in even their own neighborhood of someone that has lost a house, lost a job, lost a child or other family member.  Many people are one step away from being homeless or in trouble because of things out of their control or in their control.  When you think of charity, there is no one to judge, blame, or point the finger at.  Charity is about giving of yourself, your time, and your money or means whatever is available to help someone else that is less fortunate than you.  If you can walk, talk, breathe, eat, sleep, and have a place to live, a car to drive, and a place to work, then you should absolutely be thankful and really consider giving back to the community and those around you.

If you are interested in finding out more about local charities in your area, feel free to email the buyinarizonacampaign@gmail.com email address and we would be happy to get you connected to the right organization.

If you are interested in being showcased on this blog, please send an e-mail to BuyinArizonaCampaign@gmail.com with the business website, contact information (e.g. business owner name, phone number and email address), so that a follow up contact can be made to talk with you about your business and what is offered......

Buying in the Neighborhood - Edition Fourteen (14)

So this edition of  "Buy In Arizona" is not an easy one because it has to do with something that we all think about or ignore or are wholeheartedly dedicated to, but can't always keep up with. 

Fitness, fitness, fitness....oh what a chore or oh what a joy?  What is it for you?  First off, I will be honest, I am not a fitness guru or even a health guru at all.  I strive to stay healthy and in somewhat good shape, but its not easy.  I'm sure everyone out there has one challenge or another with staying on the fitness bandwagon.  But really it shouldn't be a bandwagon at all, it should be how we live our life and take it in everyday.  Your health at the end of the day, is really what you need to live and make it everyday, without your health you virtually could not do anything...

While it may seem difficult, even only 15 minutes of attention to some sort of exercise can make a big difference.  Drinking water in between meals can make a big difference.  Substituting fresh fruit for processed fruit can make a difference.  Even if you can only focus on one healthy thing a day, that can make a difference.  Why am I discussing this now?  Well it is spring time, and Easter is around the corner, some schools will be getting out in a couple months and summer will be here soon or at least the heat will.  This all means summer clothes, outdoor oriented activity, lots of fun in the sun or shade here and hitting the water sports/venues/pools/beaches/vacation places and most of us want to look good.  Okay, admit, even if you say you don't care, you really do...so quit denying it.

In order to give some helpful information on things you can do to help you feel better and healthier, I interviewed a few weeks ago, Enerjoy, http://www.enerjoyfitness.com to learn more about some of the options available and why it is important to look at many aspects of your health.  I talked with Ilana Arzt (founder of Enerjoy, Fitness Trainer) and Christi Christiaens (Certified Clinical Nutritionist, Fitness Trainer).  They have just moved to a new location, at 16447 N. 91st Street, Suite 104, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (next door to AZ on the Rocks) and will be hosting their Grand Opening (Gym Warming Party) on April 30, Saturday, from 9AM to 2PM.  Enerjoy will be offering free classes throughout the day, nutrition lessons, stretching, body conditioning, kickboxing, free massages and much more.  20% off on all Services and Retail during the event. 

http://www.enerjoyfitness.com offers:

1. Personal Fitness Training
2. Bodies by Enerjoy
3. Kickboxing
4. Assisted Stretching
5. In and Out in 30
6. Weight Loss Fitness Boot Camp
7. Fitness Model

Team from Enerjoy Fitness

In addition to the above programs, they also offer a whole host of nutrition programs that are to the extreme level of good for you....  The programs focus on the Digestive, Adrenal and Immune System.  These are core to you being healthy all over.  Christi Christiaens has a passion about including the nutrition as part of fitness.  The philosophy is lifestyle and long term changes which are customized and personalized based on an individual's needs.  Their passion is to help enable changes so people can really experience the difference and feel the change for better.  Their nutrition reviews include establishing recipes, buying foods for the program, teaching individual how to do it themselves, in-home consulting, pantry make-overs, working with entire families and/or individuals.  The business has grown based on referrals.  They also realize that not everyone can do the same program so that is why they really consult to understand and know what the individuals or families are looking for when they visit Enerjoy (http://www.enerjoyfitness.com).   

If you haven't started a program this year, made a resolution to be healthier or even taken one step to change something about your health, April 30th would be a great time to stop by in to Enerjoy and see what you might be missing out on or what you might need to focus on.  Good luck on your focus on health and looking forward to the next time when we meet again!!!!

Make the most of your week and help someone along the way, you'll feel better for it. 

If you are interested in being showcased on this blog, please send an e-mail to BuyinArizonacampaign@gmail.com with the business website, contact information (e.g. business owner name, phone number and email address), so that a follow up contact can be made to talk with you about your business and what is offered.....