Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Quotes We Love

As a mom entrepreneur trying to make it in a very competitive business, I read as many books as time permits (which is not much), from all the interesting content that I have been reading it is the quotes I have found to be the most inspiring...and I would like to share them with you.

Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. - Lao Tzu

There are two ways of being creative. One can sing and dance. Or one can create an environment in which singers and dancers can flourish. - Warren Bennis

Please know that I am aware of the hazards. I want to do it because I want to do it. - Amelia Earhart

Are you in earnest? Seize this minute; What you can do, or dream you can do it, begin it; Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

We are shaped and fashioned by what we love. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

If you can imagine it, you can create it. If you dream it, you can become it. - William Arthur Ward

We do survive every moment, after all, except the last one. John Updike

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Have you met a Zoobie yet?

To Know One is To Love One!

If you haven't been introduced to a Zoobie yet, you haven't had the pleasure of enjoying this wonderful plush, 3-1 one friend!
A Zoobie is a cuddly friend, a comfy pillow and a warm, cozy blanket. A comfort at bedtime and a great travel buddy.

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Traveling across the country or to and from the cottage this summer? Don't leave without your new best friend.... your Zoobie!

Looking for a specific animal - check out zoobiepets.com - contact us for pricing and delivery info.
Visit amaroliagifts.com for more details and to order. Can't find the Zoobie you're looking for? Just send us a quick email and we'll let you know if we can get our hands on it for you!

Email us at customercare@amaroliaandcompany.com or use our site contact form.

Great Spring Gifts - All under $50.00


The Sac (Latte, Pink, Orange)




The Pretty Pouch (Spa, Bisque, *Purple - *Hot Spring 09 Colour )




The Blossom Bag (Lime, Poppy, Metallic Mineral)



Bright, Bold & Beautiful

Spring is finally here and to celebrate we're infusing our site with bold, fresh colours and great desing. This is our first Handbag and Accessories Collection, and we're really excited about it. Where quality and style are of great importance, we also focused on finding products at great price points. I think we have bean successful in finding the right combinations.

Our accessories collection is coming soon so please visit again soon. We will be offering bracelets, necklaces, rings and brooches. Well weighted in vibrant colours. These will make great gifts for friends, family and for yours truly.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Give Her Your Heart

All for under $30. Visit us www.amaroliaandcompany.com

Be Mine Valentine Today & Everyday


I recently overheard a couple of young ladies discussing their views on Valentine's day. The older of the two gals was all enthused about the special day and about the plans she had made for her and her beau. Buying flowers, balloons, cards and I'm sure she didn't have a pair of flannel pj's in her La Senza bag!
The other had a distinctly different opinion about the day. Stating that she dislike the day in general "why should he show me how special I am, today and not every other day of the year", and I thought for a moment that she might actually have a point. All this pomp and circumstance just because it's February 14th? ..............
And all of a sudden, my romantic side woke up. Ofcourse Valentine's Day shouldn't be the only day that we should feel loved and appreciated, but it does give us a reason to do a little extra, say something that we have been too busy to say and restore the romance in our lives for the next couple of months, ok, weeks...well at least for the weekend!
So whether you're, just the two of you, or your celebrating as a family - make the day special. Make a special meal, add some candlelight and a decandent dessert ... and don't forget to say I LOVE YOU.







Saturday, December 13, 2008

Slowing Down & Actually Enjoying The Season

'Tis the season! By this time every year I have to remind myself to sit back, slow down and enjoy. We all seemed to get so wrapped up...well in, wrapping, shopping, planning, inviting, decorating...rushing that I don't think we actually stop and look around and absorb the wonderful things that are happening around us.

Here are some tips to help you slow down and escape some of the holiday craziness:

Take a drive around your neighbourhood at night and enjoy the lights
Make a rich cup of cocoa and drink it by the fire while listening to Christmas music
Call an old friend and catch up
Watch your kids have a ball in the snow without thinking about what else you should be doing!
Remember that memories are made, not by the gifts, decorations or food but by the time you spend with the ones that mean the most to you.
....and just don't forget to breathe.