MontaVida Iced Coffee Popsicles

If your an avid coffee drinker like me this recipe you are just going to love. Not only does MotaVida coffee tastes really good but it's good for you. I am so excited that I can add creamer to it to give it a more better enriched taste. This recipe is to die for. If you want to try Motavida Coffee you can get this from the link right here.

Ingredients: 

2 Cups of cold brewed MontaVida coffee.
1/3 Cup heavy cream or to taste
Sugar to taste

Directions: 

1. Set aside 1/3 cup of cream and sweeten it with a little sugar. Stir until completely dissolved.
2. Pour a little of the cream into the bottom of each mold, just about 1/4 to 1/2 inch high.
3. Freeze the mold until the cream is solid, about an hour.
4. Mix the coffee, more cream and sugar (to taste) in a glass measuring cup and stir until the sugar is dissolved. You will need about 2 1/4 cups total. Refrigerate until chilled.
5. Carefully pour the chilled coffee mixture into each mold, filling it to the top.
6. Cover the top with foil, and insert the sticks. Freeze until solid.
7. To un-mold the popsicles, fill your sink with hot water, and submerge the mold in the water right up to, but not past, the top ledge for about 15-30 seconds. If the popsicles don’t slide out, submerge it for a few seconds longer.

Photo Credit: MontaVida Popsicles

3 Simple Tips When Building A New Business

So you have decided to start your own business and you have no clue on what do. It can be so frustrating because you want to get started like NOW!. However, having a game plan can really make things easier for you. I am going to give you  3 Simple Tips on what you should do after you have decided to start your new business.


TIP 1. DO RESEARCH! 

You must do research before starting any kind of business. You want to research the business you are about to get into. You want to know who your target market is and how to reach them. You want to also research who are your top competitors. You gotta know what kind of  numbers they are producing and how to make your goals obtainable.  Researching the business your are trying to launch ahead of time can save you time and a lot a money.

TIP 2.  KNOW HOW TO DEAL WITH THE NO's! 

In any business when you are first launching you want to go out and tell the world. But what happens is the world might not be ready to hear what you have to say. Many times when you start to talk about any product or service you might be providing you will get a response that most individuals do not want to hear and that is NO! I'm Not Interested!. In business when you get that NO you have learn how to chuck them back like vitamins and keep it pushing. No's can be very discouraging but when you learn how to accept them as part of the process you are that much closer to your YES!!!!!

TIP 3.   DO BUSINESS WITH PEOPLE WHO DO BUSINESS WITH YOU!

People do business with those that they know,like and trust. If you are doing business with your barber, lawn maintenance with your kids sports coach then they need to be doing business with you. It's very important that you understand if you spend your money with them and have been a customer of theirs for years then they need to be your customer in return and support you. Do business with friends and family members that know your character and truly supports you. Your family and friends know you on a personal basis and they trust you so they are your front runners.

I hope these few tips helped you to get started in your new business. Make a list and check each task off daily. Be organized so you don't get flustered. Starting a new business journey is not easy but with proper preparation it can make it more manageable.

HOW DO YOU GET NEW CLIENTS?


With being a business owner of two successful businesses I am always searching for a better way of doing things. Sometimes in business you get so side track that you don't know whether you are coming our going. I have finally come up with a solution to my problem. Text Marketing has really changed by business. It allows me to capture the information of a potential client when I'm on the go.


When I need to get information out to clients or new potential clients such as special offers or my schedule for the week Text Alertz allows me to do so with some of these great features listed. 

Express SMS message delivery

Unlimited contact and groups

Built-in FREE QR code generator

Lead notification by text or email  

Email capture

Auto responder functions

Voting, polling & survey capabilities

Redeemable coupon generator

Mobile website builder

Social media integration 

If you are looking to take your business to the next level then I would suggest you try out this great new marketing tool called TextAlertz. I have seen my business Triple and who doesn't like more clients. 

TextAlertz is so simple that anyone can integrate it into their business. For Example: All you would you have to do to get my virtual business card is

Text  "TRISH" to 55469. You will now have my business information in a matter of seconds. It's that EASY!

We want to wish all the Mothers a Very Happy Mother's Day! Enjoy your day with your children and family.

Xoxox- Trish

5LINX GIVING BACK TO "ANY BABY CAN FOUNDATION"

Parenting is a difficult job, and can be even more difficult when your child is extremely ill or diagnosed with a chronic disease. Learning to adapt and provide the right care for your child usually has an emotional and financial impact on the entire family. Fortunately, the ‘Any Baby Can’ foundation was created to help families through these challenges and provide support through: counseling, sibling support, autism services, educational materials, prescription assistance, health & wellness and financial support.

Since 2001, 5LINX has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to causes that reflect our commitment to community. Our Representatives have shared in this vision, and with their ongoing support 5LINX has been able to impact thousands of lives.

This year, at the 5LINX International Training Event in San Antonio, we are proud to support the Any Baby Can Foundation. Learn more about this great charity atwww.anybabycansa.org. 5LINX, let’s come together and help raise money for a great cause.