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As social creatures we often feel raw and more emotional when our cherished traditions or routines are up ended. This may be particularly hard as this holiday weekend approaches. Take a moment and recognize your feelings and give yourself permission to embrace them fully as they are. Remind yourself that this will too pass and when it does your shared times together with family and friends will be even more meaningful. 

Since launching my on-line store, I have learned some valuable lessons as well as receiving some great advice. This has been a steep learning curve for me and in most cases a very positive one. 

Fortunately, I am surrounded by tech savvy people. During a conversation with my lead assistant, I raised the idea of adding reviews to our online store site. Prior to launching my own, I had always read reviews from other sites, especially when considering a purchase. I must confess I am not a frequent online shopper, however during times like this we do not have a choice. 

After doing some digging, we found some interesting facts that I wanted to share. News to me … online reviews in many cases are owned or hosted by third-party companies. These companies may sell your information to others, and then it is out of your control. The bottom line is: YOUR information could then be given to companies other than the one you think you are dealing with!!

I am a big proponent of safety on the internet (i.e. with both my ID and e mail address). To ensure your safety, POSH will not be adding this feature. Instead, we will only be adding testimonials with your permission. 

With today’s climate it is so important be safe. Please pass this on.

Best wishes,

Aileen

Most days I feel like I am in a bad movie and I am pretty sure most of you feel that way too. It looks like it is going to be a long movie. I am waiting for the credits to roll but taking an intermission…

In the past you have basically heard from me about four times a year through email. During this time of social distance/social isolation, unfortunately I do not have the opportunity to see you at Posh. This forces me to change the way I do everyday business. Until things settle down in the world, I will be reaching out through this blog and providing an update approximately once a week. This will include, an update of new styles we have online, special sales happening, discounts available and comfort food recipes (we all love to eat!!).  

To begin, I thought I would share a list of some of things I am doing to keep positive and cope during these trying times:

• keeping a schedule;
• growing my online presence;
• exercising by Zoom with my yoga teacher;
• spring cleaning my house;
• talking daily to family and friends by FaceTime, texting or by email;
• cooking new recipes;
• getting caught up with TV, movies Netflix (i.e. comedians-funny and relevant);
• viewing Ted talks by interesting folks;
• listening to new music stations from around the world;
• making new playlists;
• going back to learning French, again ( lol );
• checking out online art galleries, places around the world, all the wonderful good things that are out there. Google Arts and Culture's Google Earth have launched virtual tours of most incredible national parks.

In addition, I have discovered an app Calm which is really helpful when I feel anxious at night. Who doesn’t want to be read a bedtime story?  Now that we are forced to stay inside see it as an opportunity acknowledge that “Changes are New Beginnings”.

Thanks for reading,

Aileen