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 According to scientists, falling in love is a biological response that encourages us to pair up. The initial chemical response is temporary so the ability to sustain long term relationships is dependant upon finding common interests and forming a romantic attachment that bonds us together.
There are five primary forms of Love (well  six if you count my love for dark chocolate) and they are: Unrequited, Impersonal (work, country, principles or goals), Parental (children), Interpersonal (family, friends, neighbors, animals), and Romantic (our significant other).
In honor of Valentine's Day the following quotes are offered because, even when we are experiencing tumultuous transitions, the one constant in our life is the ability to give and receive love.
Can you identify which quote illustrates  which form of love? (pssst there is a quiz at the end)
"Love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is done well." - Vincent Van Gogh
"It is not how much you do, but how much Love you put into the doing that matters." - Mother Teresa
 "Harmonizing heart and brain through love is what can establish a complete intelligence, a complete self, where a child can look at life and realize there are no dead ends, there are always possibilities. The greatest gift a parent can give a child during all the ups and downs of life is love." - Doc Childre
"Neither a lofty degree of intelligence nor imagination nor both together go to the making of genius. Love, love, love, that is the soul of genius." - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
"Gravitation is not responsible for people  falling in love." - Albert Einstein
"If we seek to manifest love by utilizing our inherent abilities to serve others in whatever we are doing, we find the greatest opportunity for development, for then we are giving expression to our love for our neighbors and ourselves." - David & Bruce McArthur
"As you continue to send out love, the energy returns to you in a regenerating spiral... As  love accumulates, it keeps your system in balance and harmony. Love is the tool, and more love is the end product." - Sara Paddison
"Love isn't just for the smart of talented, but for all the animals God created." - Sarah Wonders
"Trouble is part of your life - if you don't share it, you don't give the person who loves you a chance to love you enough." - Dinah Shore
"To fall in love is easy; even to remain in it is  not difficult; our human loneliness is cause enough. But it is a hard quest worth making to find a comrade through whose steady presence one becomes steadily the person one desires to be." - Anna Louise Strong
"Love is not just looking at each other; it's looking in the same direction." - Antoine de Saint-Exupery
And finally, whether you're looking to fall in love for the first time, for the last time, or all over again, here is
Cupid's Exotic Love Tea recipe:
1 cup water
1/4 cup honey
1 cup apple juice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
6 Celestial Seasonings Cranberry Cove Tea Bags
 Bring water and juice to a boil. Stir in honey and cinnamon. Add the tea bags. Remove from heat. Let stand for one hour. Add 6 cups cold water Pour into glasses with ice. Sit back, sip and fall in love. Can be stored in the refrigerator for three days.
A toast to love - drink up! And because love in any form is still love, there is no quiz today!
For more information about Executive Errands,
please visit our website
www.executive-errands.com
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It's A Day For Love
Valentine's Day - it's a day to express love and romance. If you find yourself running short on time, Executive  Errands' cupids can do your shopping, gift wrapping and arrange for flowers or candy. Would you like a private candlelit dinner for two? Our caterers will prepare a romantic meal that's sure to make this Valentine's Day memorable. Planning a night on the town? Let our limousine service treat you right. Have your own ideas? Give us a call and we'll happily create a memorable gift that says "I love you" for your special someone.
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Our Favorite Things
Igniting Romance
 Ambiance is about how you feel in your surroundings: peaceful, comfortable and happy. Candles can fan the flame of romance with their sweet fragrance and gentle flicker. When it comes to candles, our favorite brand is Partylite.
We love Partylite candles not only for their quality (did you know they burn completely? There is absolutely no waste) but also because of their environmental consciousness.
For example, the paraffin used in Partylite candles is so highly refined that it is considered food-grade by the Food & Drug  Administration (FDA). Furthermore, the carbon footprint is tightly controlled. There is no black smoke whatsoever with these candles and in fact, they will not discolor the candleholder, wall or anything else in their general vicinity.
And when you choose Partylite candles, you are supporting a culture that promotes environmental sustainability and responsibility. Partylite has adopted the  environmental principles of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle throughout its operations. All locations around the world actively recycle materials ranging from paper and plastic to cardboard and even batteries. Through the use of energy-efficient technology, power usage has been reduced. Partylite continually works to increase its efforts to be good environmental stewards.
If you're environmentally conscious and want to share romance with your partner, consider Partylite candles, one of Our Favorite Things.
 To find out more about Partylite or to order candles, please contact Pamela Amy at 760.778.1800 or by email at paamy@msn.com
["Our Favorite Things" gives us an opportunity to share people, places, events and things that we truly love and that you might too. We have no business affiliation with any company or individual featured here. We just want to share good things with you and if our recommendations help build business for someone else or saves you time or money, GREAT!!!] |
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EXECUTIVE ERRANDS
GOES RED FOR WOMEN!!
 Executive Errands supports heart health for women and we ask that you open your heart and support it too.
There are several ways you can help. First, the American Heart Association is asking that all businesses wear red on Friday, February 6th in honor of their campaign and to increase awareness for this important cause.
Second, from now until February 28th, you can donate to the Go Red campaign by sending your checks payable to The American Heart Association, 74-020 Allesandro, Suite A, Palm Desert, CA 92260.
And finally, you can attend the Go Red For Women luncheon on Friday, February 6 at the Renaissance Esmeralda from noon to 1 pm. Exhibition activities begin at 9:30 am. Cost to attend this event is $100.
Please contact Gigi Muth, the Go Red For Women Director at 760.346.8109 or gigi.muth@heart.org to reserve or to donate or call Executive Errands to pick up your donation.
Let us help Free Up Your Life!!!!
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Service Provider Spotlight
Homec Jewelers
 Homec Jewelers, located in Old Town La Quinta, is a Service Provider for Executive Errands and in that capacity will clean, assess and repurpose your jewelry right in the privacy of your own home. They even offer private jewelry parties for your convenience.
If you're looking for beautiful jewelry but don't want to spend a lot, Homec is offering Rebecca, the world's leading high fashion Jewelry brand.
While many famous brands are only distributed in the United States, Rebecca stands alone in the world of fashion  introducing over 500 new designs every year. Designed and manufactured 100% in Italy, Rebecca is the renowned trend setter whom others try to follow.
Rebecca prices range from $200 to about $700. This unique and affordable jewelry will surprise and delight on Valentine's Day. Visit Homec Jewelers today!
Executive Errands can schedule a jewelry party for you! 760.469.2487
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BNP Paribas Tennis Tournament
March 9-22, 2008
Night Life, Net Style
A Sweetheart of a Deal
Looking for an exciting Valentine's Day gift? How about an evening at the BNP Paribas Tennis Tournament?
You and your sweetheart can unwind at the 5th largest tennis tournament in the world and do it in VIP fashion. The Indian Wells Tennis Gardens is extending a premium package to friends of Executive Errands. This package allows you to choose between Courtside and Stadium Box Seats for an evening session of your choice and includes dinner for two in our exclusive Garden Club and VIP parking.
This VIP package starts at $85 per person (minimum of 2).
For more information or to reserve your package, contact Melanie Hinrichs at 760.200.8420 or mhinrichs@iwtg.net - Please tell Melanie you saw the promotion here!
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Southwest Plumbing
 Sometimes practical gifts can be romantic too. Like the gift of a bigger bathroom for example. Our newest Service Provider, Southwest Plumbing, supports bathroom remodels, provides drain cleaning, offers whole house filtration systems, and performs leak detection as well as general service calls.
Serving the Coachella Valley since 1983, Southwest's highly skilled and customer service-focused staff are available 24/7 for all your plumbing needs. Executive Errands is proud to include Southwest Plumbing in our network.
For more information, please contact Southwest Plumbing at 760.343.2345 or
visit their website at
Executive Errands is your one-stop-shop for all things home and convenience-related. Our Personal Concierges are ready to help with a multitude of tasks from absentee home to laundry, shopping, pet sitting and general errands. Our Service Provider network contains only insured companies who are dedicated to providing the same level of Customer Service we do. To use one of our providers, please visit our website at www.executive-errands.com and click on the Contractors button or call us at 760.469.2487.
Executive Errands can oversee the work on your behalf which enables you to complete tasks whether you're home or away. Let Executive Errands help Free Up Your Life!!!
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| Executive Errands News!
Lots of news to tell you about this month! All contact information is at the end of this article.
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Executive Errands just joined the Cathedral City Soroptimist International group and we are very excited to be a part of this worthwhile society that focuses on improving opportunities for women and girls.
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We also just joined the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce and will be featured as a new member in their February Business Advocate newsletter.
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Executive Errands is sponsoring the Feb 19th La Quinta Chamber breakfast. The speaker is Jeff Dailey with the Dailey Marketing group and his topic will be Internet Marketing.
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The February editions of the La Quinta Gem and the Palm Desert Chamber B2B newsletters will both contain articles written by Executive Errands President Leslie Spoor
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 Back in the Spring of 1979 I was a 21 year old first time mother. Both my husband and I were out of work and living in a home we couldn't afford. Barely able to buy diapers and formula, we would have starved if it hadn't been for our best friend at the time, Donna, who fed us 5 days a week. Times were bleak and scary and our future seemed uncertain.
As I sat rocking my new daughter, I watched the Jerry Lewis telethon and felt my heart ache for all the sick people as Jerry pled for donations. Looking at that tv screen I was suddenly overwhelmed with gratitude that I had a healthy and beautiful new baby in my arms.
And so I took out my checkbook and sent in a  $50 donation. Even as I did it, I thought to myself - why am I doing this? We certainly couldn't afford it and in 1979 that $50 was two-thirds of a week's pay in my old job.
Now, thirty years later, I don't remember where it came from, only that it did - but not long after I sent in that $50 we received a check for $600. A true gift from the Universe, a windfall that saved us. Whether it was an unexpected rebate or what (I only remember that it came as a surprise) - what sticks with me to this day - what I will never forget - is that whatever you give out, you get back tenfold.
 And so for those of you facing challenging economic times, try to appreciate the goodness in your life. Open your heart and give whatever you can - your time, your money, your kindness, your love. Every little bit helps and based on my own experience, what you give out will come back to you bigger and grander than you can possibly imagine.==============================
And finally, this quote from Buddha -
 "The thought manifests as the word. The word manifests as the deed. The deed develops into habit. And the habit hardens into character. So watch the thought and its ways with care. And let it spring from love, born out of concern for all beings."
Happy Valentine's Day!
Sincerely,
Leslie Spoor 
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Are you a Realtor? These 2-hr gift certificates are offered to anyone who buys a home. They are addressed to your client specifically and include your name as the person from whom the gift certificate originates. It also includes a 'congratulations on your new home' message.
