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Laura’s List Hosts Sacred Spaces for Women, given the success of the Launch of Local author’s Jill Little and Val Cook’s book, “Sharing the Medicine of Love”, a public forum for women to engage in Sacred Spaces for Women.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 20
Time: 6:30pm
Where: Stella Maris Renewal & Retreat Center, 130 E. Genesee Street, Skaneateles

Join me as I facilitate intimate conversation with women.  The mantra of Laura’s List–Books for Women is to “inspire, ignite, and empower” women.  I invite you to carve out time for yourself as we create a sacred place for women to share real life stories in an inspirational atmosphere, indulging a cup of tea and cookies. A forum for women to nourish their Minds, Body, and Spirit. -Laura Ponticello

With special guests, women’s wellness expert, Bonita Shear & Authors, Jill Little and Val Cook of Sharing the Medicine of Love.

Free and Open to the Public.

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Help Spread the Word!!
Laura’s List Hosts Fireside Chat
Creekside Books & Coffee
35 Fennell Street, Skaneateles, NY
Thursday, Nov. 13th at 6:30pm-8:00pm
Featuring “Sacred Spaces for Women”

Join Laura Ponticello, as she hosts intimate conversation with women, “to inspire, ignite and empower women” – the mantra of Laura’s List: Books for Women.  Laura invites women to carve time for them and create a sacred place for women to share real life stories, while sitting in an inspirational atmosphere, sipping tea, wine and hot chocolate. (more…)

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Women love inspiration - especially other women who are inspirational and uplifting. Some words of wisdom from today’s Woman of the week will inspire you, “Don’t let fear hold you back. To grow as a business owner, one must face fear in the face, but once you throw away the fear, you will see that your purpose, your destiny lies in your hands.”

Today’s Woman of the Week is an expert in connecting women to inspire, ignite and empower themselves. Her expertise in book publishing, marketing promotion, editorial services and public speaking opportunities makes her a woman you should know more about. This interview will enlighten and educate you in some of Laura’s expertise areas; which can possibly help you produce new revenue streams for your business as well as connect you with other empowering women at a few amazing upcoming events. It is a definite read!

visit WomenTies.com to read the full interview.

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Laura’s List: Books for Women, Creekside Books & Coffee and Mirbeau Inn & Spa host Nourish Your Mind, Body and Spirit. Throw away your worries for a Girl’s Night Out! Thursday evening, October 23 at Mirbeau Inn and Spa.
5:00pm welcome reception and event kickoff at 6:00pm.
Help us cultivate hope … A portion of the proceeds will support Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund, Inc. given October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

It will be a night to remember, with:
Inspirational stories, spa pajama party, special guest appearance by the Baldwin family, cocktail hour
Spa tote/goody bag for each attendee sponsored by CNY Healing Arts (Dr. Robert Kiltz)
A copy of keynote speaker Jeannie Ralston’s book and featuring “The Unlikely Lavender Queen” , on Good Morning America, Southern Living, Ladies Home Journal, Fortune Small Business Magazine
Vendors with inspirational products for women
Throw away your worries- Mind-body wellness experts from Mirbeau Inn & Spa that will lead transforming exercises for women
National speaker and Motivational Humorist Yvonne Conte, with best seller Serious Laughter and Bits of Joy. (more…)

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“THE UNLIKELY LAVENDER QUEEN” LAUNCHES A GIVE-BACK PROGRAM THROUGH AMAZON BOOK SALES

How often can you get and give at the same time?
Through a new book released by Doubleday Publishing, readers can get inspiration for their own lives and give inspiration to others.
A percentage of each copy of The Unlikely Lavender Queen: A Memoir of Unexpected Blossoming sold through author Jeannie Ralston’s website will be donated to an organization that helps change lives—with a different cause chosen every month.
Ralston will implement what she calls The Seed Campaign on her website through the Amazon Affiliate program. For every book sold Amazon will return 4 to 8 percent (percentage increases with sales volume) to The Seed Campaign fund. Ralston hopes to raise $60,000 for various causes in the coming year.
“My book is about making the most of the twist and turns life takes,” says Ralston. “When I realized that the Amazon account was collecting money, I saw it was a great opportunity to reinforce the message of the book—by actually helping other people make the most of their lives.”
The Unlikely Lavender Queen follows Ralston as she reluctantly goes from a journalist in Manhattan to a lavender farmer in rural Texas. Eventually, Ralston turns the lavender farm into a thriving business and her small town into the Lavender Capital of Texas. She comes to embrace the change as the most rewarding adventure of her life, demonstrating how to “bloom where you’re planted.”
Good Morning America has recommended The Unlikely Lavender Queen as a great read, as have publications as diverse as the Dallas Morning News and Fortune Small Business magazine. (more…)

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Laura’s List: Books for Women Afternoon Tea Party

“Lavender has been described as mystical, magical, spiritual, therapeutic, seductive and intoxicating. No other plant elicits such a wide range of visions or emotions.”

Featuring Lavender Culinary Delights from award winning restaurant Mirbeau Giverny, Lavender Garden Tour around beautiful French impressionist gardens by lavender growing expert Karen Wheeler, Wellness lavender expert tips from Young Living Lavender Farm, Speaker on Herbal Aromatherapy, Lavender Infused Products for Women with featured favorites by Jeannie Ralston, author of Unlikely Lavender Queen and creator of Hill Country Lavender.

20% coupon for Mirbeau spa service will be presented and $5.00 credit toward book purchase of The Unlikely Lavender Queen by Jeannie Ralston (great summer read by Good Morning America and Laura’s List) presented by Creekside Books and Coffee.

Seating Limited.  Call Mirbeau Spa to reserve your ticket now, (315) 685-1927, www.mirbeau.com, 851 W. Genesee St. Skaneateles, NY

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Laura’s List: Books for Women eco-friendly totes now on sale! Multifunctional and perfectly suited for the farmer’s market, grocery shopping or as a gardening tote. Recycled fibers, royal blue with Laura’s List gal imprint and large enough to handle quite a bit of stuff. Your decision to use this product is one way to help keep our land and its inhabitants of it in prime condition for years to come. A portion of each sale will support the Duk Lost Boys Clinic. -Laura Ponticello, Laura’s List: Books for Women.

Bags can be purchased locally in Skaneateles, NY for $9.50 by walking through the doors of Creekside Books and Coffeehouse, at 35 Fennell Street in the village of Skaneateles. Another option for ordering your tote is to send a check for $12 including shipping and handling to Laura Ponticello c/o PO Box 206, Skaneateles, NY 13152.

A Portion of the Proceeds Go To:

The Duk Lost Boys Clinic was built by the American Care for Sudan Foundation founded by John Dau and is located in the village he was forced to flee during the Sudanese Civil War. Dau is one of the “Lost Boys” of Sudan whose own struggle to survive is documented in his book and the film God Grew Tired of Us: A Memoir.

** Here’s a website link to a recent press release regarding Laura’s Totes - Click here to read.

Laura Ponticello
Live a Beautiful Life : Laura’s List - Books for Women
Laura’s List can be found at www.creeksidebooks.com now on display.
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Dear Friends,

Amelia Earhart said “No kind action ever stops with itself. One kind action leads to another. Good example is followed. A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees. The greatest work that kindness does to others is that it makes them kind themselves.”

My heart was incredibly moved by this community’s gift of giving at the Summer Book Lover’s Party hosted by Laura’s List: Books for Women at Creekside Books & Coffee. Over 135 women and couples stood shoulder to shoulder, as Dr. Barbara Connor and Akuot Leek, a Lost Girl of Sudan inspired the audience with their personal experiences in the Sudan.

Leek’s brother is John Bul Dau, author of “God Grew Tired of Us”and a survivor of unsurmountable odds. During the civil strife in Duk Payuel, Sudan, Leek’s village was burnt to the ground, children abducted, and those that survived were forced to walk thousands of miles through alligator infested waters to find shelter in refugee camps. Leek now attends college in Central New York and serves as inspiration for women of all ages- that a resilient spirit can’t be broken.

As a result of this evening, funds were raised to help support the Duk Lost Boys Clinic. Together, we made a difference and for that I have tremendous gratitude.

The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation tells us that health benefits exist when one performs an act of kindness to include:

- The health benefits and sense of well-being return for hours or even days whenever the helping act is remembered.

- An increased sense of self-worth, greater happiness, and optimism, as well as a decrease in feelings of helplessness and depression, is achieved.

Laura Ponticello,
Laura’s List: Books for Women

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Love to indulge in a great summer read? Thursday, June 26th at 7:00pm, Creekside Books & Coffee, www.creeksidebooks.com will be buzzing with an atmosphere sure to inspire. Why? A Books Lover’s Party!

A portion of the evening’s book sales will support the American Care for Sudan Foundation and help make the difference in a child’s life. The goal is to raise $1,000, with the clock starting at the Book Lover’s Party and continuing for 24 hours. Dr. Barbara Connor will ignite the audience with her own personal tale of involvement with the Duk Lost Boys Clinic, where she serves as Medical Director.

“Grab a friend, bring your book club or come solo. Indulge in hot new releases and sizzling summer reads. If you long for a good read, a great conversation starter, thought provoking read, or just love the company of friends in an inspirational atmosphere, Books Lover’s Party is for you,” says Laura Ponticello of Laura’s List: Books for Women.

Erika Davis, proprietor of Creekside Books and Coffee will initiate the highlights of fantastic reads perfectly suited for the summer season. Davis has access to the best in the fictional genre and will share BookSense summer selections. Plus, a special surprise! A best selling author’s favorite summer reads.

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Summer is the perfect time to indulge in a great read. Some of you know me, because my passion is sharing inspirational books and publishing Laura’s List: Books for Women. My role as a book reviewer and local columnist gives me access to what women are reading and hot new releases. So what’s on Laura’s List for summer reading?

Great titles, thought- provoking must reads, conversation starters, green friendly how to advice and memoirs sure to ignite, empower and inspire women.

Join me at Summer BOOK LOVER’s Party, Thurs. June 26th, 7:00pm at Creekside Books & Coffee, 35 Fennell Street.

A portion of the evening’s book sales will support the American Care for Sudan Foundation (Duk Lost Boys Clinic) and help make a difference in life of a child.

- Laura Ponticello

About Laura’s List:

Join the sisterhood of women coming together using books as conversation pieces to share their own true tales. Laura can be reached at laurasbooklist@aol.com

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