Virgil's Fine Soaps Proves That Baby Boomers Succeed When Re-entering the Workforce
Tipp City, OH (ContentDesk) June 23, 2006 -- As baby boomers are entering retirement age, a new trend is developing. Theyre finding that retirement gives them new ideas and a passion to re-enter the workforce under their own terms. Virgils Fine Soaps is a prime example.Virgils Fine Soaps headquartered in Troy, Ohio, is the brainchild of Katie Schroeder and her husband Virgil. Both are in their mid-60s. For them, the business is a way to stay active and build something bigger than themselves.The company evolved from an idea sprung one Christmas holiday while the family was all in town.
The kids were all going to be home for the holiday and I wanted to find something fun to do as a family. Katie explains, When they were little we always had lots of crafty things to do, so I bought some glycerin soap and decided that we would each make our own bar of soap. Amazingly, everybody got really passionate about their soap. The kids stayed up all night perfecting their scents and the family started to brainstorm about a company. Slowly, a business plan evolved and the idea became a reality. Virgil had retired and found himself itching to get back to work. He started working part-time at a local nursery and really enjoyed it, but wanted to be able to make his own hours. Katie says, I was close to retirement and wanted to find a way to help us get out, learn new things and stay active. The result is Virgils line of Fine Soaps and Premium Gifts that appeal to the family man. Every bar of Virgils is handpoured by Virgil and Katie and has a signature blend of pumice, loofah Vitamin E and Aloe to exfoliate and moisturize dry skin.With Virgil's it's all in the family.
Virgils daughter designed the packaging, logo and website with a homespun "general store" brand that taps into family and tradition. His other daughter develops the gift baskets and his son in law, a professional chef, worked with Katie to test and develop the signature scrubbing blend and scent profiles. His son and daughter-in-law help market and sell the soap. If you would have asked me 20 years ago whether I would own my own business, I wouldn't have believed it. Virgil laughs, But I'm really excited about the company. I enjoy working with my kids on a daily basis and learning a new side of myself. Being over 60 doesnt mean youre dead! Katie and Virgil have learned a lot about business and their family.
Its a lot of work, but it keeps us young. Virgil says, And it really lets me see my kids in a new light. For example, my kids have taught me a lot about sales and relationships. Its amazing what these kids have learned in school and so forth."All joking aside, Virgil knows that the biggest thing he'll leave behind is a legacy. His grandchildren are already busy developing video games and soap lines for the future. "I want my grandkids to have something powerful to remember me by.
When they're ready, they'll be able to take over and I'll be ready to rest." He says. "Seeing as how they're only 9 years and 14 months old, that won't be any time soon."Available on the internet, at http://www.virgilsfinesoaps.com, Virgils Fine Soaps can be purchased wholesale for retailers and is found in shops and boutiques throughout the United States and Canada..
Plush in a Rush begins its 12th homecoming season.
(ContentDesk) August 14, 2005 -- For the twelfth consecutive year, Plush in a Rush (http://www.plushinarush.com) enters the homecoming season offering an extensive line of plush mascots for high schools, homecoming mum makers, and the floral industry.
For the 2005 season, the Dallas-based company will showcase its new plush mascot basket line.
These baskets combine the functionality of a small basket with the look and feel of either a bulldog, lion, tiger, leopard, or panther.In addition to the baskets, Plush in a Rush continues to offer its mascot heads, which are used almost exclusively for homecoming mums and spirit sticks, as well as its Colorama Bears, small six-inch teddy bears available in 17 school colors.Since the company's inception in 1993, Plush in a Rush has built a loyal following of customers throughout Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arkansas.
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4 Tips For Clearing The Clutter
Spring?. Fresh breezes through open windows, sleeping trees come awake with bright new leaves, flowers begin to bloom and the grass becomes green once more. Now along with the obvious, there is another sign that the season has arrived, our yearly pledge to clear the clutter and organize our homes. I'm not sure why this happens, maybe we humans after months of cold, gray winter days are over come with the feelings of clean, fresh and new. Well, whatever the reason, we always start with good intentions, but like those New Years Resolutions, many of us rarely follow through.
So let's try something new this year by making a pledge to really get stuck in and finally accomplish our task. The following are a few ideas and tips to help make the "Clear The Clutter" task a little easier and maybe even fun. 1. One Room At A TimeThe first thought to keep in mind is that this particular project is not one you can hurry up and have done by yesterday. By working through one room at a time, you...
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Alessi Moritz Lariat Necklaces Included in Entertainment Weekly 2004 Oscar? Party Celebrity Gift Basket
(ContentDesk) March 5 2004--Sunday night, the biggest buzz on the red carpet outside Elaine's at Entertainment Weekly's 2004 Oscar Party wasn't the latest celebrity arrival, it was the arrival of the hot new jewelry by design team Alessi Moritz.
The necklaces were included in the gift baskets given to each celebrity attending EW's annual Oscar viewing party as they entered on the red carpet. Celebrity Wrangler Lori Levine was distributing the baskets while wearing one of the necklaces said that many of the attendees "went wild" for the necklaces and several placed orders for additional necklaces on the spot.
Celebrity attendees who received the necklaces included Sarah Jessica Parker, Candace Bushnell, Edie Falco, Mariska Hargitay, Liza Minnelli, Kelly Ripa, Shannon Doherty, Jessica Simpson, Sharon Osbourne, Star Jones (The View) and Victoria's Secret model Frederique Van Der Wal.
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MOMENTS IN MAY
May has the rich promise of warm days and tantalizing nights. The stars are bright and the very smell of the air says "New". Winter is a thought from the past, and Summer is a hope for the future. How about some great party ideas for this fabulous month of May? Here are some suggestions: A MERRY MAY BREAKFASTGrapefruit Baskets, Scrambled Eggs with Green Peppers, Baked Sausages, Panfried Pineapple slices, Sweet Rolls, Pancakes, Maple Syrup, Crushed Strawberries, and BeverageTable Decor: Fresh Daffodils or Brightly colored tulips in pots A SPRING LADIES' TEA Assorted miniature sandwiches on croissants, Tea or Coffee, Meringue Mushrooms, Marshmallow Baskets and Strawberry Sherbet(Light - but very gracious) Table Decor: Pastel flowers in clear vases with lace-trimmed scarvesPRE MEMORIAL DAY END OF YEAR DINNER for SchoolOfficials/Employees Creamed lobster and mushrooms on toast points, stuffed cucumbers with chicken or tuna salad, Condiment tray (olives, pickles, cocktail onions...
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Pam Newman Announces New Book That is a Must Have For Any Entrepreneur Who Wants to Increase Their Profitability and Cash Flow
(ContentDesk) August 22, 2005 -- Out of the Red gives small business owners and organizations insight into the management accounting aspects that every successful business owner needs to incorporate into their management decision making process. "In talking with Small Business Owners, one thing that became very clear was that they were searching for a way to be more profitable with a better cash flow," said Pam Newman, Certified Management Accountant. "Out of the Red is a great resource that anyone...
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Herbal Acne Solutions
For centuries, acne has been the bane of human beings - especially teens. Acne affects over 40 million Americans. Acne has a far-reaching effect on individuals. Social withdrawal, lowered self-esteem, depression and lack of self-confidence are common among its victims. Hundreds of remedies have been tested over the years.
These fall into three basic categories ? commercial chemical and antibiotic cures, homegrown remedies and commercial herbal treatment. Most people agree that chemical...
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