It’s even more frustrating for those looking for a good mortgage broker in Aventura. These potential customers are searching all over Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Hallandale, Hollywood to find a mortgage. How about investigating the online mortgage offers that are battling for your business?

This has become a new trend online. It’s a fast and simple way to get the information you need regarding a mortgage. There is also a great wealth of mortgage data and information to learn about mortgage news online. There are many bloggers around the nation that are covering the subject of mortgages, refinancing, loan modification, and other financial vehicles. These hot topics are changing and creating new opportunities for homeowners and lenders.

I encourage all Aventura mortgage seekers to check out this video clip from Dan Green of The Mortgage Reports blog. This blog on mortgage news has some great insight and may help those lending in Aventura or individuals trying to find a mortgage in Aventura. Let’s focus on the positive in the lending market and stay educated to what is going on in the mortgages in Aventura, Sunny Isles, Hallandale, Hollywood, Miami Beach and all over Dade County, Broward County, South Florida and the rest of the nation.

I noticed there are many new designer shops that opened in the Aventura Mall. I walked by the new True Religion Aventura store, checked out the new location of the Aventura Apple store, and even checked out Forever 21. All of these shops were packed with shoppers riding the post Christmas sales. I did visit Lounge and enjoyed their chill vibe (a rare find in the Aventura Mall) and fresh t-shirts, watches, and other hip home furnishings. There are so many new stores in the Aventura Mall, you have to visit over a few days to take advantage of all the new shops and restaurants.

A quick word about the movies this season. I saw Doubt, Gran Torino, Slumdog Millionaire and all are entertaining. If I had to pick one, go see Slumdog Millionaire.

Have a great New Year!

To start the New Year in an exciting way, DestinyMaker will cycle for 24 hours around the Aventura Turnberry golf course circle - know as “the circle.” He plans to only stop for bathroom breaks and volunteers will hand him food and water as he rotates around the course. This is a true test of endurance and is a tough task even for Glenn Fenster - the man that this past summer biked 8,000 miles across the country. Let’s not forget why he does this, he’s pushing himself for his son Nyle, 14 years old, who has suffered from seizures caused by epilepsy since age 2. Contact DestinyMaker on their website - www.destinymaker.org. There’s plenty of volunteer time available and donations that are needed, visit their website today.

During this coming week and next you will see flyers around town about this event taking place December 31st 2008 - January 1, 2009. We’d like to give a special thank you to Gabriel at Printing on the Mark for donating thousands of the printed postcards for DestinyMaker. Thanks for your support to propel DestinyMaker for 24 hours.

If you need printing for business cards, postcards, flyers, posters, contact Printing on the Mark at 305.772.5917 for the best prices in town.

This year Robert Stolpe sent some of his great photos from Lumpy Sue 2008. This is a perfect way to remember the day and share it with friends. Don’t forget next year’s Lumpy Sue is right around the corner. Please share you comments of this past Lumpy Sue. Hope you enjoy the photos.

Celtic Bridge

Daphna Rose

Diane Ward and Jack Shawde

Emma’s Revolution

Jim Camacho

Jim Wurster

Matthew Sabatella and the Rambling String Band

Romo

Rat

Mindy Simmons

MC Steve Greenberg

If you were at Lumpy Sue 2008, drop us a comment and share your thoughts. Thanks.

The perfect gift during the year and especially during the holidays is jewelry. Are you looking for designer gold jewelry or maybe diamond jewelry? The Internet is the best place to by gold and diamonds for your loved one. There are many jewelry stores in Aventura; these storefronts have high rent and price their merchandise accordingly. Why spend more during these tough economic times?

Shop for gold, silver, diamonds, and other jewelry online. Browse a full inventory in the Aventura jewelry store on the web and find great sales on diamond jewelry such as diamond earrings, diamond necklaces, and even diamond bracelets. More and more consumers are leaning towards online jewelry stores for their gifts. You might even get free shipping. Take the time to look at the amazing jewelry inventory online and see if you agree.

There are many who still like to visit Aventura jewelry store locations to see and touch the gold and diamonds before they buy. Also, there are many Aventura residents and others in the surrounding area of Dade and Broward county that are searching for a jewelry store to sell gold and diamonds to get cash. These people want fast cash for gold Aventura and fast cash for diamonds Aventura. The buying and selling of gold and diamonds is a booming market. However, no matter what happens to your gold jewelry once you sell it, you’re likely to find the best deals online.

Make sure to deal only with a trusted gold dealer or diamond dealer whether you are buying gold in Aventura or online. Also, these tips apply to those looking to buy and sell gold in Sunny Isles Beach, Hallandale, Hollywood, Miami Beach, South Beach, Surfside, Bal Harbour, and the surrounding area. There are many quacks trying to make quick money on craigslist and other unprofessional websites. Beware of these ads and watch out, know what you are doing - educate yourself. You can follow the price of gold at goldprice.org. This website will give you live updates as the price of gold goes up and down. This way you know how much your gold jewelry is worth when it’s time to sell gold and you’ll know how much a gold buyer should pay.

Aventura residents, stay educate during these tough financial times!

The Golden Wolves look to Nico for critical goals and team play. In fact, Nico understands the importance of working as a team to win a game and to create amazing results on the ice. It looks like it comes easy, but Nico works hard to get the results he achieves on the ice. We all know there is no snow in Aventura Florida, so this demands all practice time must be indoors. I’ve been told Nico pushes himself at each practice and even arrives to train at 5am on the ice.

Watch this video clip to see Nico’s Hat Trick

It’s amazing to see a Aventura resident embrace ice hockey in such a warm climate. Maybe he’s on to something - why play in the sun all day and burn your skin? We’re sure that Nico will continue to impress us with his talents on the ice. It’s exciting to follow one of our young Aventura residents as he impresses the community with his skills, devotion, and determination to act as a team player.

Do you know Nico? Drop a comment and join us to congratulate him on a great season! We look forward hearing from you.

www.lifeworkstherapies.com

In the midst of a world economic crisis, millions of families will be challenged in ways that can cause significant negative effects to their lives. As a Marriage and Family Therapist here in South Florida, economic stress is one of the main reasons why a couple or family will initiate therapy with me. In fact, Viktor Gecas, professor of sociology and head of the Department of Sociology at Purdue University notes that “research shows that this kind of stress can lead to changes in family members and in family dynamics, such as husbands becoming irritable and wives becoming depressed, as well as more extreme problems such as mental health issues, alcoholism, drug abuse and family violence.”

How we learn to cope with this present situation is based on the resources that we have access to. Families that were already struggling before the present crisis may be hit the hardest. The friends and family members that they usually can count of in times of need may also be affected by their own economic woes.

On the other hand, when a crisis happens in ones life, we are often able to have a period of self-reflection. This ability to determine what are the most important aspects of our lives that need to be focused on right now can help us get organized and allow ourselves to set aside extra expenses that can be put on hold till the economy gets back on track. We can find a way to become more creative and resourceful in how we get things done in our day to day life.

According to Evergreen State College Professor Stephanie Coontz and CCF research intern Valerie Adrian, economically distressed parents are more likely to use harsher methods of disciplining their children. With unstable housing and the loss of neighborhood connections, they also are less likely to have the support of their social networks to engage in effective
parenting. Additionally, children living with economic uncertainty and stressed-out parents are more vulnerable to depression—and their expectations (and motivation) can become lower.

Children are the first to be able to spot changes in their parents behaviors. They may see you coming home from work or meetings upset or even notice that many of their favorite snacks for school are not getting refilled quite as fast. Either way, finding a way to express how you are presently about the situation can actually be a great way to increase open discussions about other subjects as well. Identifying feelings is helpful, but it is not enough.

Remember to give children the skills to deal with their own feelings by sharing how we cope and offering them specific tools that work for us. This may be the time where you start to notice changes in their own behaviors at home, at school and even with friends. By ensuring that you have open communication, you can help decrease the probability of any significant challenges.

In order to combat the parenting challenges that may arise, here are some suggestions:
• Stay positive.
• Spend more time at home with your children.

• Start a new hobby with the entire family, even one as simple as working on puzzles together.
• Prepare fresh, healthy meals.
• Learn to slow down and remember it may not be that important.

Using this time to take advantage of the resources available to your family will help get you on track for the long run during this hopefully short economic downturn.

Jason Wasser, LMFT, has an extensive background in working with youth and adults from all walks of life. His positions included serving as a Student Life Coordinator at Princeton University, providing counseling services for the special needs population & their families , working as a school therapist at a Miami private school and leading community educational and recreational programming.

Over the years, Jason has conducted numerous seminars at college campuses, retreats and educational programs on topics including spirituality, relationships, meditation /self-hypnosis and group leadership across the country. Because of these experiences, Mr. Wasser brings expertise in working with children, teenagers and their families. He also has an interest in working with athletes, musicians and entertainers through performance consulting but also provides a variety of other therapeutic clinical services for the general population.

He holds a B.A. from SUNY Empire State College, a Masters Degree in Marital & Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University and fulfilled Florida qualifications to practice hypnosis. Jason also completed a certificate in Sports & Fitness Psychology from California State University. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Florida. He sees clients from Miami Beach to Boca Raton in his downtown Hollywood office and can be reached at (954)925-1113, JWasserMFT@gmail.com or www.lifeworkstherapies.com

It’s that time of year where everyone gets caught up in the holiday spirit. Gifts, shopping, and vacations are on everyone’s minds. It can be very difficult to pick out the right gift for family and loved ones, but it’s worth the time to select the perfect gift. While you are deciding between gifts, we think it’s an amazing idea to send flowers. Everyone loves fresh flowers and it’s a great surprise. We hope this quick post and links are helpful when trying to send flowers in Aventura. Spread the word and pass it on to your friends.

The coolest flower that I’ve ever seen was at Burning Man 2005. A group of artists built a huge flower on a crain and it blossomed and wilted. There’s no way to explain it except for this video I found on YouTube that captured the motion of this amazing art project at Burning Man. Enjoy.

If you are searching for the best florist in Aventura or a florist in Sunny Isles Beach, how about clicking the mouse and placing an order over the Internet. It’s simple and easy. This will save you a trip to a flower shop in Aventura. There are many amazing flowers in Aventura florists’ shops; however, this impulse buy is best done online. You can send flowers to employees, family members, friends, and even enemies (why not make amends). Find your local florist shop in Aventura that will help you make the right selection or check out the fast online florist delivery in 33180, 33162 , 33008, 33161, 33180, 33181, 33154, 33009, 33180, 33179, 33160, 33181, 33261, 33160, 33169, 33280. Some flower shops even offer same day delivery in Aventura and Sunny Isles Beach.

Send flowers and balloons to someone special in Aventura, Florida. Send flowers to a business or home residence in Miami FL, Florida. Here’s a great idea, send a flower delivery to any university or college in Florida and surprise your student or classmate. Send a dozen beautiful roses to that special someone, it’ll make their day. Remember flowers are perfect for Mother’s Day, Birthday, Valentine’s Day, Love & Romance, or an Anniversary.

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