Inspirational Hearts

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

2010-10-05T07:51:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone.
As most of us know October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.
You're the expert when it comes to knowing how your breasts normally look and feel.
No one knows your breasts better than you do.
What to Look For:
Nipple Changes
Redness
Nipple discharge
Lumps/thickening
skin changes
dimpling/puckering
If you notice any changes that are not normal for you and that last for more than a few weeks, it's a good idea to seek advice from your family doctor.

Come in to Inspirational Hearts during the month of October and enter your name for a free draw. In addition to this we are offering one free service in our new treatment room.
October 21/2010 9:30-4:30 This is by appointment only. Please book soon as space is limited.
We will also be starting our meditation classes.
Thurs. Oct 14.
6:30-7:30
Mondays
9:30 am-10:30 am.
Cost is $50.00 for six sessions

All instock pink bras are available for half price during the month of October. Come early for best size selections.
For any of you needing headwear our fall selections have arrived.

"Sometimes you just have to take the leap, and buid your wings on the way down."

Judy

Update

2010-09-03T09:24:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone and my apologies for not blogging for awhile. We have been busy at Inspirational Hearts publishing a magazine every two months and providing our customers with our continued support and services.

There have been many changes at the store. First of all Julie has moved on to other ventures and is no longer at the store. She will be greatly missed by all and we all wish her much success with her new beginnings.

I am excited to share with everyone that in a couple of weeks we will be offering
REFLEXOLOGY, REIKI, MEDITATION CLASSES, ION CLEANSING, INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE, AND BODY TALK. Stay tuned for our grand opening of our new Treatment Room.

We have many new items in our store such as Bagala Beads. These are beads made in Uganda out of newspapers and magazines and designed into beautiful jewelry. We also have beautiful jewelry that is made locally. New candles, bath salts, lotions, goats milk and glycerin soaps that are made locally as well. Many new inspirational gifts and a beautiful card line. Come check out all of our new items.

We look forward to seeing you.

You can pick up copies of our magazines at the store.

Until next time Live like theres Heaven on Earth.

Judy

MAGAZINE

2010-02-03T13:03:00.000-08:00

Yeah! the magazine is up on our website. Please check it out and let us know what you think. If you have any suggestions as to topics you would want us to include in our upcoming issues please let us know. Hard copies will be available at the store and many other locations. I will list all of the locations by next week. We encourage you to share our website with others as we can only help those people that know about us.

Valentines is just around the corner so let your loved one know that we have gift certificates and very unique custom jewelry and inspirational gifts.

"WHEN THE WORLD SAYS GIVE UP. HOPE WHISPERS TRY ONE MORE TIME'

Regards

Judy/Julie

New Magazine Coming Soon

2010-01-25T11:46:00.000-08:00

We are excited to share with you our new magazine that will be ready for distribution by the end of the month. Topics in upcoming issues will touch on Breast Cancer, Reconstruction, Grieving, Depression, Wholistic Health and much more. This magazine will be available to you online every two months and hard copies will be available for you at many locations including Inspirational Hearts. We are hoping you will find our articles informative and inspirational. We would like to thank Azu from Virtual Evolutions for putting in endless hours of hard work to make this magazine possible and for donating our website. You can visit Azu at her website at www.virtualevolutions.ca . We would also like to thank those that have advertised in our magazine and we encourage you to check out their websites when they become available to you. If you have any suggestions of topics of interests or any testomonials we encourage you to share them with us.

ONLY A LIFE LIVED FOR OTHERS IS A LIFE WORTH WHILE.
Albert Einstein

Regards
Judy/Julie

A New Year

2010-01-12T12:11:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone and I hope you all had a great holiday. Heres wishing everyone and their friends and family a happy and healthy new year.

For an update, we wanted to inform you that we have our own magazine coming out every two months and it will be available online as well as a hard copy will be available for you at our store. We hope this magazine provides you with informative information and we will continue to do our best to provide you with the most up to date information and products. If you have any suggestions of things you would like for us to carry please feel free to let us know as we are here for you and your needs.

Now that Christmas is over we have discounted many gift items at our costs. Start shopping for next year or stock up for birthdays and hostess gifts. We have many new items we want to bring in so we need to get out with the old and in with the new.

We would love to see some posts on here from you.

We are not placed on this Earth to See through each other...
But to see each other through.
Thinking of you
Judy/Julie

Let it Snow

2009-12-28T08:41:00.000-08:00

Well it only took a few days after Christmas but we finally got our snow. Great news for all you snowmobilers! We hope Christmas came with love and many friends and family. For those who's Christmas may have not been as happy just know you were in our hearts. One moment at a time and before you know it, one day at a time, then one week...and so on. I know for a fact that this time of the year brings sadness and depression for a lot of people and all i can say is I get it! Christmas is not my favourite time of year howvever for the sake of my family i do the best i can to get through this. I work out, read some good selft help books and just enjoy my family. Try hard to let the negative thoughts be over rode by love. If ever you need to talk please call as like i said I have been at the bottom and i did slowly climb my ladder and so can you. But i didnt do it alone and either should you. Reach out to any one (including me) and we can all get through this together!
Lots of love
Julie

Cancer and Christmas

2009-12-18T09:13:00.000-08:00

With all the hustle and bustle at this time of year Christmas can be overwhelming to those that are going through cancer or their families. Try not to worry about what you cannot do and focus on what you can do. Here are a couple of tips that helped get me through. Hopefully theywill help you or your loved ones.

FOOD
We are used to enjoying the extra treats at Christmas and we still can but try eating very small portions and nibbling on cookies. Dont worry about what you did not bake this year. When asked what can I bring? Suggest a tray of cookies or a casserole. People want to help so dont be afraid to ask.

ENTERTAINMENT
At this time of year we are use to attending social functions with friends and family. Continue to do so but know your limits. Rather than stressing about how you are going to have the energy to go to that special Christmas party, tell yourself that you will go but maybe only for an hour or so. Christmas is about getting together with friends and family even if it is for a short time. If people inquire about how you are doing and you would rather not discuss it, try shifting the conversation to something else.

SCENTS
When on treatments some of the holiday scents are not so appealing. Try opening your candle containers rather than lighting them. A nice way to add a Christmas scent is by putting fresh cloves in an orange. This gives off a nice natural scent. I found natural scents easier to tolerate than synthetic scents.

EMOTIONS
Whether it is cancer, depression, a loss of a loved one or just life we all go through alot of emotions at Christmas. Christmas is such a busy time of year that we all get overwhelmed and that makes our emotions run wild. Be greatful for what we have and dont worry about what we dont have. Be fortunate for what we have the ability to do and try not to dwell on what we cant do. As a cancer survivor I often wondered if this would be my last Christmas. Now I just be greatful for being here for this Christmas. Dont let tomorrows worries ruin todays happiness.
Be Blessed, Be Strong, Be Beautiful, Be You.

Merry Christmas to your family from ours.
Judy/Julie
Inspirational Hearts

Dec Christmas hours

2009-12-05T07:57:00.000-08:00

Just wanted everyone to know that we have extended our hours in December for our customers.
Mon-Wed 10-6, Thurs-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-4, Sun 11-3
They will go back to regular hours on the 28th of Dec. We will be closed Dec 24th at 2pm and will reopen Monday Dec 28th with our regular hours.
We hope everyone has peace and are surrounded by loved ones during this time. We keep every single customer in our prayers so you will never be alone.
A quick reminder of customer appreciation Sunday Dec 6th from 11-3. Many in store specials and a draw for a basket valued at $50. Come enjoy some refreshments and take a browse.
Happy Holidays
Much Love
Julie and Judy

A Brand New Day

2009-12-01T14:17:00.000-08:00

When you awaken in the morning and see the brightness of the morning sun, lock the door on yesterday and throw away the key. For God has given you a brand new day. Another day of love and laughter. Seize the moment before it flies away. For sweeter than the fragrant flower is each moments precious hour. Make today your best day. The power is yours alone. Make today the happiest and best you've ever known.

Yesterday is gone, as in a dream. Tomorrow is vision still unseen.
Today is yours to live, it's treasures you can use. It can be your best day, it's up to you to choose.

2009-11-30T08:25:00.001-08:00

Thought of the day...

Courage is like a muscle...the more you use it the stronger it gets.

Author unknown

Its that time of year!

2009-11-25T08:59:00.000-08:00

Well it is coming to that time of year...for some it is a very special time, however for others a very sad time. We just wanted to say to anyone who may have lost someone, or is going through tough times, that your in our prayers. No one should ever be alone at this time of year so reach out to old friends, family and Inspirational Hearts. We are all God's children and deserve to be at peace.
God Bless from our family to yours.
Love Julie and Judy

Todays Quote

2009-11-21T10:39:00.000-08:00

"Look at everything as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time. Then your time on earth will be filled with glory." Betty Smith

New Services at Inspirational Hearts

2009-11-21T10:21:00.000-08:00

We are pleased to announce that Inspirational Hearts will now offer mastectomy and bra fittings in the comfort of your own home by our certified fitters. We hope this helps people that are unable to get to the store or just prefer the comfort of their home. We take pride in offering a huge selection of prosthetics, bras, swimwear and accessories.

We will continue to educate ourselves to meet the needs of our customers. In January of 2010 Julie and myself will be getting our certification in garment fittings that aide in lymphadema. We are excited to offer more medical services in our store. We will continue to carry inspirational gifts, jewelry and cancer awareness products. Our selection of books and medical supplies will increase to keep up with our customers requests.

If you have any suggestions of items you would like to see in the store please let us know and we will do our best to meet your requirements.

Sincerely Judy/Julie

Fund Raiser

2009-11-20T12:06:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone. We are helping with a great fund raiser this weekend and all profits will be donated to the Stedman Community Hospice. It will be a great day so if you are available come show your support and have a great time.

Location: Brando's @ 135 Market St. Brantford, Ontario
Cost: $15.00 each or 2 for $20.00
Show starts at 2:00 pm

The best part is the great entertainment and it consists of
Bruce Herron - Elvis
Brenda Dewale - Wynonna Judd
Jesse Herron - Michael Jackson
Rick Duin - Johnny Cash
Keith Martin - Buddy Holly
and your host for the evening Mr. Steve Hunt - Willie Nelson

This will be alot of fun and for a great cause. Hope to see you there.
Every charitable act is a stepping stone toward Heaven.

Judy/Julie

2009-11-17T13:37:00.000-08:00

Thought of the day

At the end of every thunder storm there is always a rainbow. Look for yours.

Inspirational thought

2009-11-14T11:09:00.000-08:00

Thought for the day...

The sun may not always be shining, but that doesnt mean your heart cant dance.
Dance to life's music no matter what the song, as you will find beauty in the rest of your day.
Author
Julie Dailey

Welcome

2009-11-13T08:50:00.001-08:00

Julie and I would like to welcome you to our blog. We will keep you up to date what is going on at Inspirational Hearts. We would also like to hear from all of you. Please feel free to post personal experiences, questions, feedback including products and services that you would like us to offer you. We hope you find this blog useful. Remember we learn the ropes of life by untying the knots.

Welcome to the Inspirational Hearts Blog

2009-11-13T07:24:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!!

Thank you for stoping by our Blog. This is a space were we will post articles of interest, events, tips, stories and uch more.

Please visit our Blog frequently and find out what is going on.

Thank you

Judy and Julie
Inspiraional Hearts Owners