TIPS OF THE MONTH - MAY, 2013

 

 

Carole's "Fab Find" of the Month

 

Each month, Carole spotlights a "Fab Find" which she defines as "something that I've discovered that will save time, money, sanity or will otherwise enrich your life.  It may vary between serious and silly, but whatever it is, you can bet it will be fabulous!"

 

Read on for Carole's "Fab Find" for May**:

 

Do you love candles, potpourri and all things sweet-smelling?  Me too.  I am also a firm believer in the power of aromatherapy and its ability to comfort and even bring a smile - I know that it does for me.  No matter the time of year, my scent preferences never change.  When I catch a whiff of apple-cinnamon, pumpkin or clove, it just makes me feel good.

 

My daughter recently gifted me with a Scentsy warmer and of course, my very favorite scents (see above!).  I was unfamiliar with Scentsy products, but I am totally in love with both the warmer and the scents.  It heats quickly and disperses a wonderful scent.  Plus, it is far more economical than candles which, if you are anything like me, you can go through very quickly. 

 

Scentsy products can be found at www.scentsy.com.  Treat yourself to a Scentsy warmer and your favorite scent(s) - you deserve it!

 

 

 

 

ATTENTION SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA!

 

CAMP ERIN ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA IS

ON JULY 19-21, 2013

 

DEDICATED TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE

 

Almost 1.5 million children under the age of 18 years have experienced the death of an immediate family member. Few receive any kind of formal support after loss. In Orange County, California alone, it is estimated that 27,500 children and teens are grieving the death of a loved one. Bereaved children and teens often feel isolated in their grief, but rarely receive formal grief counseling as parents and family members frequently struggle to find adequate support resources within their communities.

 

CAMP ERIN ORANGE COUNTY is a weekend-long bereavement camp for children and teens, ages 6-17 years, who have been impacted by the death of someone close to them. Locally, this camp is hosted by the KP Caring Foundation and it is part of the largest network of bereavement camps in the nation initiated by The Moyer Foundation (www.moyerfoundation.org). Camp is filled with traditional, fun camp activities that are combined with grief education and emotional support; all lead by grief professionals and trained volunteers. Camp Erin Orange County, to be held on July 19-21, 2013, provides a unique opportunity for peer bonding between children and teens facing a similar life circumstance.

 

Camp Erin Orange County is offered free to all families. Camp space is limited so families are encouraged to apply at www.kpcaringfoundation.org or for more information, please call Noreen Carrington, LMFT at 714 884-8714 or send an email to camperin@kpcaringfoundation.org 
 

 

WELCOME TO WIDOWS WEAR STILETTOS'

IN-PERSON SUPPORT GROUPS

 

Pictured above: Members of WWS Chicago IL area chapter, facilitated by Mandie Felgenhauer

 

Pictured above: Members of WWS San Francisco CA Bay Area chapter, facilitated by Laura Fiveash

 

Widows Wear Stilettos offers in-person support groups throughout the United States.  There are NO CHARGES, FEES OR MEMBERSHIP DUES REQUIRED in order to attend any Widows Wear Stilettos in-person support group.

 

FOR INTERESTED FACILITATORS:  If you are interested in organizing and / or facilitating a support group in your area, please let us know as soon as possible and we will send you a Support Group Packet via email.  Send an email to wws_supportgroups@hotmail.com with the words, "WWS Facilitator Information Request" in the subject line and include the following information:

 

  1. Your first and last name
  2. Your CORRECT email address (if it differs from the one you use to email WWS)
  3. Your telephone number (landline is preferable; this information is for Widows Wear Stilettos' records only).
  4. Your city and state.
  5. Length of time widowed

PLEASE NOTE: In order to be considered as a facilitator, you must be a widow, a widower OR someone who has lost their fiance(e)', domestic partner, etc. If you have any questions, please let us know at wws_supportgroups@hotmail.com

FOR INTERESTED ATTENDEES:  If you are interested in attending a Widows Wear Stilettos support group, please email us at wws_supportgroups@hotmail.com with the following information:

 

  1. Your first and last name
  2. Your CORRECT email address
  3. Your city and state

 

If there is a facilitator registered in your area / state, your information will be forwarded to them and they will contact you directly.  If a group has not yet formed in your area, we can let you know that information and also let you know if / when a group does become available to you.  Of course, we are also  happy to forward facilitator information to you, as well as instructions on how to start a group of your own. 

 

As we continue with this exciting phase of Widows Wear Stilettos; one that has been a goal of ours for several years, we are again so appreciative of every single one of you who have helped to make Widows Wear Stilettos a leader in grief recovery for anyone who is or has suffered the pain of widowhood. With our in-person support groups, we hope to continue our mission and spread the message of hope and healing as far and as wide as we possibly can.

 

 

 

 

 

HAPPY FIFTH ANNIVERSARY CAMP WIDOW!

JOIN CAROLE AND WIDOWS WEAR STILETTOS

AT THE FIFTH ANNUAL

CAMP WIDOW WEST COAST 2013

 

June 28-30, 2013

San Diego, California

 

Widows Wear Stilettos will be returning as a participant at the fifth annual Camp Widow brought to you by  the Soaring Spirits Loss Foundation.   You will have the opportunity to hear Carole speak and meet and visit with her in person; as well as meet many other people just like you from all over the world.  MPORTANT NOTE:  .WHEN YOU REGISTER AS A PART OF WWS, YOU WILL RECEIVE A SPECIAL WWS REGISTRATION DISCOUNT! 

 

In order to attend as part of WWS and receive a group discount on registration, you must register and RSVP to Camp Widow as a WWS attendee. Register first at www.campwidow.org as part of WWS and then IMMEDIATELY email your RSVP to WidowsWStilettos@aol.com.             

 

 

 

Partial group photo of WWS Contingent,

Camp Widow West Coast 2012

San Diego, California

 

WWS CAMP WIDOW WEST TOTEBOARD

 

CAMPERS REGISTERED             35

TO DATE

 

 

 

 

Partial group photo of WWS Contingent,

Camp Widow East Coast, 2013

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

 

WIDOWS WEAR STILETTOS WAS PROUD TO BE THE

LARGEST CONTINGENT AT

CAMP WIDOW EAST COAST, 2013 FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW
              

   

IMPORTANT NOTE:  IN ORDER TO BE INCLUDED AS AN WWS ATTENDEE, YOU MUST RSVP DIRECTLY TO WidowsWStilettos@aol.com WITH YOUR FULL NAME, CORRECT EMAIL ADDRESS AND WHICH CAMP YOU'LL BE ATTENDING.  IF WE DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR EMAIL RSVP, YOU WILL NOT BE INCLUDED ON OUR LISTS.  THANK YOU. 

 

 

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