Calendar of Events and Publicity Opportunities

Calendar of Events/Publicity Opportunities

If your expertise fits any of these topics, take advantage by sending out a press release to newspaper, television and radio stations, or call up the media directly! For example, if you are a diversity consultant, professor,speaker or author, you'll want to let the media know about your expertise for "Celebrate Diversity Month," in April. You can share your advice on how to implement a more diverse workplace, what benefits there are to improving diversity in your company, and provide insights on challenges to diversity.

Use these dates to create your own media opportunities by writing press releases on these topics, contacting radio stations in your area, or becoming a featured expert on television or in print:

- April is Celebrate Diversity Month - A national observance that celebrates diversity in workplaces and communities.

- April is International Customer Loyalty Month - Created to honor and generate customer loyalty. Take this time to strategize and develop new ways to improve relationships with customers through better service and a higher quality business.

- April is Workplace Conflict Awareness Month - This is a time for employees and employers to become aware of these conflicts and to learn how to deal with and manage them through communication.

- The first week in April is Laugh at work Week - Created to inform people of the importance of laughter and humor in the workplace. Humor helps improve productivity, teamwork, job satisfaction, stress relief, and employee retention.

- The first week in April is National Women's Nutrition Week - A week dedicated to recognizing the value of health in all phases of a woman's life and educating women about the importance of nutrition.

- The second week in April is Explore Your Career Options Week - A week designed to urge employees to recognize their unique talents and get a fresh start by taking stock of all the available options.

- The third week in April is Consumer Awareness Week - A week aimed at advising and helping consumers become aware of their rights.

- The fourth week in April is National TV Turnoff Week - A week created to encourage Americans to turn off their televisions to promote healthier and more connected families and communities.

- April 12 Easter Sunday

- April 13 is Easter Monday - National Holiday

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Nurture My Body Exfoliating Cleanser

What a cute package! Wrapped up in gold tissue (neatly folded) and secured with a printed gold seal hiding a botanical sprig. I wasn't even sure what was inside but I was sure it would be fabulous. I guess first impressions count even when we order something through the mail. Ha, ha, ha.

In this case the enclosed goodie is a jar of Exfoliating Cleanser. Being the beauty professional, I look through the enclosed materials: an uplifting verse printed on nice vellum, a printed info sheet, a business card, and a small hand-written note. I might add that everything was tucked neatly in a lavender drawstring bag. It all felt so special.

From the literature I learned that Nurture My Body products are made with certified organic ingredients, with no chemical preservatives, and no animal testing. And yes, the packaging is eco-friendly.

So, I tried the sample of Exfoliating Cleanser. The directions indicate to use it 2-3 times a week. I'm to apply the cleanser evenly over the face and use a circular motion before rinsing. And so I did. The cleanser left my skin soft and refreshed. It sloughed away the layer of winter dry skin and softened the skin quite a bit.

I have fairly sensitive skin and this worked very well. It gets a thumbs-up from me.

To learn more about the products available from Nurture My Body go to http://www.nurturemybody.com/ or call the toll-free number 1-866-440-8137

Note
I occasionally do product reviews. If you would like to be considered, you may send a sample to: Erin Snyder Dixon, PO Box 1189, Newport News, VA 23601. We do not receive any funding for reviews. If you would like to pass along a discount code, we will consider including it in the review. We don not guarantee that we will review a product or the time-frame in which we decide to do so. It is helpful if background info is included that can be included in the review. We review products (products, books, CDs, tools, etc.) that are related to health and beauty, or the written word.

Medical Spas Target Hands & Feet...

Check out the March edition of NAILS magazine for articles to keep your salon in tip top business shape. See how medical spas are targeting hands and feet for skin rejuvenation. Learn tips from the pros for search engine optimization. Use social networking to build a better nail shop. Learn what new products are out there and how to use them.

Vontries Couture Bath & Body

I had the occasion while working on a story some time ago to cross paths with Pat at www.VontriesAromas.com and am pleased to share a bit of firsthand feedback on the delicious products she makes.

We tried the Sweet Aswan Pear bar soap. Our bar is a lovely cocoa and green color. My husband found the scent to be very unisex, quite unlike the scents I usually choose. The lather is luscious and plentiful. It left our skin feeling soft and moisturized.

I'm impressed. The bars came wrapped up beautifully with twine, nestled on wooden soap dishes.

To check out more handcrafted soaps an oils from this talented beauty professional, go to www.VontriesAromas.com or call 733-490-8565.


Note
I occasionally do product reviews. If you would like to be considered, you may send a sample to: Erin Snyder Dixon, PO Box 1189, Newport News, VA 23601. We do not receive any funding for reviews. If you would like to pass along a discount code, we will consider including it in the review. We don not guarantee that we will review a product or the time-frame in which we decide to do so. It is helpful if background info is included that can be included in the review. We review products (products, books, CDs, tools, etc.) that are related to health and beauty, or the written word.