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Aileen’s Virtual Birthday Party!

January 16, 2012 By Aileen Gilpin 15 Comments

This week I’ll be celebrating my 39th Birthday and I would love to celebrate it with all of you. Over the next few days you will receive chances to WIN a Gift from me. That’s right; I am giving you birthday gifts. How cool is that. I can’t spoil the surprise's but believe me it’s a celebration that you don’t want to miss! Like any good birthday party, I will be giving away a couple of prizes and some virtual goodie bags! You have to join the party to be entered to win and to receive your virtual goodie bag. There are many ways to join in on the FUN. You can: Click and Join the Party! Click and LIKE my Facebook … [Read more...]

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Thank You for making “Aileen’s Count Down to the Holidays!” a Success

December 20, 2011 By Aileen Gilpin 4 Comments

I am extremely grateful for those that participated in Aileen's Count Down to the Holidays! and for all of my readers out there that followed this count down. Thank you all. It is my hope that you enjoyed the countdown as much as I did and that you found some amazing gifts for this Holiday Season. Don’t forget to appreciated your clients, employees, friends and family this Holiday. If you need a last minute greeting send one on me using SendOutCards, a small token of how I appreciative I am to each of you for being a fan of AGilpin Consultants and for sharing my countdown to the Holidays. To all the participants in Aileen's Count … [Read more...]

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Count Down #10– Poetic Reflections on life, love and soul

December 19, 2011 By Aileen Gilpin Leave a Comment

The tenth stop on Aileen's Count Down to the Holidays! is with Lynn Torre, CFP®, CFDP and owner of Financial Transitions, Ltd., and Author of Dance of the Leaf. I have had the privilege of being part of Lynn’s dance and I am truly honored to share this dance with all of you. Dance of the Leaf is a must read! When you find yourself needing a little inspiration pick up the book and flip to any poem, read it and reflect on it for the day and for the rest of the week. Lynn’s poems are like passages filled with energy and inspiration. Dance of the Leaf is Lynn’s personal reflection on life, love and soul. When you allow the … [Read more...]

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Count Down #8 & #9– Looking for Glam and Fashion to wear this Holiday Season

December 16, 2011 By Aileen Gilpin 2 Comments

The eighth and ninth stop on Aileen's Count Down to the Holidays! is with Susie Duboe Bryant, owner of Hinsdale Furriers and Formally Hers in Hinsdale, IL. Looking for something to spruce up your wardrobe? Going to another Holiday party but your one little black dress has been worn time and time again? Want to find something rare and warm that no else has? Then head on over to Hinsdale Furriers and Formally Hers, here you will find an outfit for your next special event, without breaking the bank. A few months back my niece was in need of a gown for a pageant and after countless hours of shopping and trying on gown after gown at … [Read more...]

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Count Down #7 – Across the solar system lies another world….. POND PUNKIES!

December 15, 2011 By Aileen Gilpin Leave a Comment

The seventh stop on Aileen's Count Down to the Holidays! is Lisa Riebe, Children's Sci-Fi Author of Pond Punkies. Just like the adventure that Lisa takes you on in her books Lisa and I have our own adventure to share. I met Lisa a few months back at a local Author’s group, Author! Author!, where she announced Book #2 – The Unearthing, and asked if anyone would be interested in a pre-view of the book before it hits the stands and I just about jumped out of my seat to grab one for my 10 year old daughter. The next day over breakfast I shared the book with my daughter and with the strangest look on her face she said, “Mom I know … [Read more...]

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Count Down #6 – Eco Friendly Living with Green Home Experts

December 13, 2011 By Aileen Gilpin Leave a Comment

The sixth stop on Aileen's Count Down to the Holidays! is with Maria Onesto Moran owner of Green Home Experts. We all know that we should be more eco-friendlier, but how? My advice, start with your home. Our homes are our sanctuary and the more sustainable your safe haven, the more sustained you will feel in it. Deciding to make green choices in your home can be overwhelming for some, not with Green Home Experts in your neighborhood. Maria can help educate you with making small changes that can help make a difference. Making the littlest changes to your home to be more environmentally friendly is a great start. Then focus on your … [Read more...]

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Count Down #5 – Treats for Santa support a Textbook Scholarship Fund

December 12, 2011 By Aileen Gilpin 2 Comments

The fifth stop on Aileen's Count Down to the Holidays! is with Mary Mack, Licensed Esthetician & Cosmetologist owner of Mary Mack’s Skincare. Mary is not only making a difference in your skin care, she is making a difference in young lives. On this stop I would like to share with you this perfect holiday stocking stuffer that keeps on giving all year round. For a $5.00 donation you will receive this 4x5 Treats for Santa recipe book that is jammed packed with homemade holiday recipes that the whole family can enjoy. Did I mention that all the proceeds from the purchase of this recipe book help a college student? … [Read more...]

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Count Down #4 – Pamela Peterson, Artist Extraordinaire of Art Pastiche

December 8, 2011 By Aileen Gilpin 1 Comment

“Art is when you hear a knocking from your soul - and you answer.” ∼ Terri Guillernets Pam answered the knock and now her soul is shared in her beautiful fine art. As a visual artist, Pam’s pieces tell a story as if she looked deep into your soul and pulled every special element about you and painted it on the canvas. Defying the Odds This piece was inspired by the song "All the Above" by Maino. The faint letters and dark papers throughout represent the struggles each of us encounter in life. The blue and white areas, including the large … [Read more...]

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Count Down #3 – Liz Moore, Realtor by day and MICHE bags by night….

December 6, 2011 By Aileen Gilpin 2 Comments

The third stop on Aileen’s Count Down to the Holidays! is Liz Moore, Real Estate Broker with RE/MAX ACTION and Independent Sales Representative of Chicagoland MICHE Bags. Liz is definitely a people person, she loves helping homeowners understand their options and be their partner in the transition of home ownership. To de-stress and have fun, Liz also sells MICHE Bags! (purses) So whether you're looking for a very large accessory - a home, or a small accessory to compliment your holiday attire, give Liz a call she'll be happy to assist. Tell us something about yourself? I am a full service Real Estate Broker helping … [Read more...]

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Count Down #2 – JWillin Consulting

December 5, 2011 By Aileen Gilpin 2 Comments

The second stop on Aileen’s Count Down to the Holidays! is with Jerilyn Willin, President and Professional Speaker of JWillin Consulting and Co-Author of Deep, Deeper, Deeper Still... a guided journey for people who journal (and those that wish they did) Do you ever wonder where you're going in life or what's important? Seeking deeper inspiration for the New Year? Then dip deeper into this fabulous book! This book is a perfect stocking stuffer or a great gift to give to a loved one. From the moment I picked up the book I found myself randomly picking a page and pondering over the thought-provoking quotes and … [Read more...]

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