December 2014 - Volume XVIII, Issue 12
1720 Lime Kiln Road
Green Bay, WI 54311
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Don’t Let Your House Guests Stress You Out This Season…Here’s
How You Can Get Ready Now!
‘Tis the season to entertain, and if you have a crowd of people soon
invading your home then you have some work to do. Whether it is for a party or
an extended stay there are basically 3 areas that you need to tackle before the
fun commences.
#1 Clean. You have enough to worry about during the holidays than dealing with
making sure the house is spic and span before the company arrives. But at the
same time, you want your guests to enjoy your comfortable clean home. You
have two choices; you can do it yourself or delegate. And sometimes a
combination of both is the best answer. You can start cleaning a week before
they arrive and chop your chores down into small tasks. For example, clean
bathrooms on Monday, wash bedding on Tuesday, clean floors on Wednesday,
clean the kitchen on Thursday, and empty the trash on Friday. It’s much easier to
chunk down your chores so you don’t have to spend the whole day cleaning. Or,
if it’s in the budget, you can treat yourself to a professional housecleaner the day
before company arrives. Of course you’re going to want your carpets cleaned by
a professional so everything is sparkling and fresh for the festivities, so be sure to
give me a call early in the month.
#2 Stock. With company comes lots of fun and lots of food. It’s always nice to
stock up on your guest’s favorite coffee brands and breakfast items. You can prebake goodies, and stock your freezer with some dishes you make ahead of time,
so you have easy home cooked options. Of course, Costco can be your best
friend when you are stocking up for a house full of guests. If you need some help
with the extra grocery budget you can usually find great coupons for your favorite
grocery stores by following them on Facebook or signing up for their email
promotions.
#3 Gift. When the guests arrive it’s nice to greet them with a welcoming gift or a
party favor. And this doesn’t have to be a gift that breaks the bank. A thoughtful
handmade gift is always appreciated and often more special. You could spend a
Saturday afternoon with your kids creating bracelets for your guests, perfecting a
signature jam recipe, or decorating picture frames. And, of course, Pinterest.com
will give you endless ideas on DIY gifts for your guests.
But the most important thing to remember is you don’t have to be
perfect, no one expects you to be Martha Stewart. It’s okay to relax, and just
settle for “it’s good enough”. Enjoy your guests!
Cool Blogs, Sites
& Online
Resources to
Check Out!
www.shutterfly.com
www.mixbook.com
www.blurb.com
In sticking with the season, where
memories are being made daily,
here are three great websites that
all provide a really cool interface
to create your own photo books.
These books are slick and
professional and fun. All three of
the companies seem to provide a
great product and often run killer
specials.
You get dozens of styles to
choose from and can customize
the book with captions and journal
entries. Today, way too many
pictures are stored on computers
and not displayed into photo
books. Take the highlights of
your pictures and immortalize
them this year. You’ll never
regret investing in keepsakes like
these.
www.Etsy.com
For wonderful handmade gifts
that are unique and special check
out Etsy. Plus, you will be
supporting talented small
business entrepreneurs while you
shop.
Get Free Cleaning Tips and Specials at our
Website www.JensensCarpetCare.com!
©2014 Piranha Marketing, Inc.
Healthy Talk
Featured Local Events:
WPS Garden
Of Lights
Where: Green Bay Botanical Gardens
2600 Larsen Road
Green Bay, WI 54303
When: Select Nights from November
28th – December 30th
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Green Bay Botanical Garden dazzles
thousands of visitors throughout the
holiday season as it's transformed
into a stunning winter landscape
featuring botanical light displays
inspired by its natural features.
Outstanding Client
For more
information
http://www.gbbg.org/
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Month!
Meet [insert name]
Outstanding Client
Of The Month!
Amber Chibuk
Thank you for all the kind words and
being such a pleasure to work worth!
We always appreciate a pleased
new client and we look forward to
working with you in future!
Thank You for the Positive
Responses on the Customer
Satisfaction Surveys
Paul DeNoble, Mike & Carla Parmentier,
Lisa Meyer, Marshall Conradt, Roger
VanDrisse, and Joan Bergner
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5 Easy And Healthy Winter Snack
Ideas
Most people agree that it’s hard to
keep their weight steady during the holiday
season. After all, how can you turn down a
second slice of Grandma’s famous “heaven
on a plate”? You really don’t have to if you
remember that you can keep your weight in
check by sneaking in a little extra exercise and by making healthy
choices when you’re away from the holiday table.
1. Popcorn done right. It’s satisfying and packs a nice low
calorie punch per cup. Pop it in a small amount of coconut oil
and use the butter sparingly to keep it a healthy snack.
2. Waffles and peanut butter. Okay, that doesn’t sound
healthy at first, but it can be. There are many whole grain or
gluten free waffles on the market that are easy to pop in a
toaster. Smear a waffle with a tablespoon of organic PB and you
have a very satisfying snack that comes in at less than 200
calories.
3. Grab a bar. With so many delicious, whole food snack bars
on the market your choices are almost endless. Brands like Kind
and Lara are minimally processed and pack a lot of flavor into
them.
4. Hummus with a crunch. A few tablespoons of hummus with
a plate of carrots, tomatoes and cucumbers along with a serving
of your favorite healthy crackers will keep hunger at bay without
the risk of added pounds.
5. Fruit and dip. Take a plate of your favorite fruit and dip it into
a serving of a mixture of peanut butter and Greek yogurt and
you’ll have a snack that is a delightful treat that feeds the sweet
tooth naturally.
Make it easy on yourself by stocking your fridge and
pantry with some healthy snacking options that go beyond carrot
sticks and celery.
Disclaimer: These are just suggestions, I’m not a doctor or health specialist.
Quotes For December
“How did it get so late so soon? Its night before its
afternoon. December is here before its June. My
goodness how the time has flewn.” - Dr. Seuss renowned
author and illustrator of over 40 books for children
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“God gave us memory so that we might have roses in
December.” – James M. Barrie, author and creator of
Peter Pan
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The Idea Corner
December Is National Impaired Driving Month!
5 Tips To Save Lives
Impaired driving goes beyond drunk driving, it’s an umbrella that also
covers people who are driving drugged. Impaired driving is a problem that is on
the rise. According to www.StopDruggedDriving.com a conservative estimate is
20% of traffic accidents are caused by drugged driving.
December is a great month to raise awareness for impaired driving
because of all the holiday parties and road trips. Its the perfect time to remind
everyone you love to be on the lookout for impaired drivers and to be sure they
don’t ever get behind the wheel impaired.
Here’s how you can support National Impaired Driving month…
#1. Designate a driver. This is something we have heard many times, it’s not a
new concept to anyone. But the reason we hear it again and again is, it works.
Always designate a driver who will stay sober and drug free.
#2. Support safe driving. Support your loved ones by letting them know they
have access to a safe ride when they need it. Drunk, drugged, or both, people
need to know they can get a ride and not have to drive.
#3. Report unsafe drivers. If you see an erratic driver or suspect an impaired
driver call 911 immediately. Your call could save lives.
#4. Spread the word. Share your support of National Impaired Driving month
with all your followers through social media. The more people who you reach, the
more people who have the subject at the top of their awareness and the better
chances of minimizing the 100% preventable tragedies that impaired driving
brings.
#5. Reach out to a victim or a victim’s family. Find a local family who are
victims of an impaired driver and see if they need a meal or just send them an
encouraging message. You can usually find victims to help and support on
www.GoFundMe.com
Have a safe and fun holiday season! For more information and ways to
support awareness about impaired driving check out www.MADD.org
Thank You For The Referrals!
A special thanks to all these fine folks who referred me……
Stephanie Wright, Molly Paider, Peter Platten, Goodletson Management, Barb Machon,
Dennis Bushman, Ann & Mike Goevart, Deb Austin, Tom Nockerts, Kathy Olmsted, Kristina
Reingier, Lynn Johnson, Jenny Streckenbach, Cindy Woitula, Kathy Glinski, Roger &
Dorothy DeGuelle, Micoley & Co and Macco’s Floor Covering Center.
Thank you for even more positive comments from…
Debbie Lake, Anne Froelich, Ginger Micksch, Rick Wesoloski, Ruth Johnson, Larry Scray,
Sam @ Bieck Management, Jamie @ Gallina Management, Curt Evans, Caroline Coots,
Kim Conrad, Mike Gallagher, Jeff Morrow, Nick @ Fountain Park, Connie Mueller, Sandra
Tilly, Jeff Hintz, Debbie Austin, Linda Jensen, Karen Sarkela, Dann Drews, Jenny
VandenPlas, Steve
\ Parmentier, Nicole & Brian Wettermann, Chantal Hammer, Bobbi Olp,
Lisa LaPlant, Jeanne Thomas, Linda Boomsma, Lisa Van Remortel, Aaron Schruat, Patty
Perrett, Mary Vander Logt, Edward Condit, Jill Cheney, Garnet, Kathy Heraly, Burt Milson,
Shelly Brehmer, Richard Peal, Paul DeNoble, Diane Mitchelle, Wendy Hedlund, John
DeVillers, Lorie Weeks, Dawn Esterling, Michelle Brown, Larry Phillips, Barbara Krause,
Jamie Maus, Richard Nelson, Jessica Seyler, Shirley Bowman, Sharon Paitl, Patti Goin,
Jody Neta, Ruth Slang, and Randy Hoffman.
This is the perfect time of year to curl up on
the couch with your family and a bowl of
popcorn and watch your favorite movies.
Here’s a list of 4 family-friendly movies you
might want to add to your list:
My Fair Lady – Audrey Hepburn circa
1964, who can ever get enough of Audrey?
You can’t go wrong with almost 3 hours of
singing and dancing, gorgeous costumes
and sets, lose yourself in an era gone by.
Freaky Friday – I’m talking the Disney flick
from 1976. Your kids will love to see the
70’s styles and it’s fun to see a freckle
faced Jodie Foster in her young teen years.
Parent Trap – Not the 90’s remake, but the
1961 version starring Disney darling Hayley
Mills. It’s a throw back to innocence, and
the opening credits alone are worth the
watch.
State Fair – This is Americana at it’s best.
This 1945 classic will transport you to a
generation where gorgeous dresses and
manners ruled the day, and you might even
wish your hair could bounce like Jeanne
Crain’s.
Thanks for All the Kind Words!
Amber Chibuk said “I am very grateful
‘ for everything – the
quality of work and professionalism. Everything looks great &
the two technicians were wonderful! They were so professional
– the best carpet cleaners I have ever had! An outstanding job!
I’ll definitely recommend you to people. They went above &
beyond and took their time with the cleaning – they also had
great attitudes!” Kathi Chosa exclaimed “the cleaning was
absolutely wonderful! I cannot thank you enough for coming on
such short notice! The technician did a great job & I will only be
calling Jensen’s for my carpet cleaning from now on!”
Wanda Hansen emailed us to say “I am so pleased with the
great job done in getting out the stain in the carpet – looks like
new! Your technicians are just exceptional in their quality of
work – above & beyond what I ever expected. They were
professional and accomplished so much!”
©2014 Piranha Marketing, Inc.
Your new DECEMBER issue
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Green Bay, WI 54311
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This month’s Mega Trivia Question:
Approximately how many children’s books did
Dr. Seuss illustrate and write?
A) Approx. 100
C) Over 40
B) Around 20
D) About 60
Hint: You’ll find the answer in the newsletter.
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Time is running out…
There Are Only A Few Appointments Left In
Our Schedule Before The Holidays...
Don’t Miss Out On A Pre-Holiday Cleaning...Call
Now!
Dear Friend, Hi, it’s Jensen’s Carpet Care & Restoration, your carpet cleaner, reminding you…the
countdown has begun. Many of our clients have responded to our reminders about calling us early for preholiday carpet cleaning, but if you are one of those people who still need to grab an appointment, waiting
much longer can be…
A Real Bummer!
It happens every year, like clockwork. At the eleventh hour we get a desperate phone call from a dear
client who has let “clean the carpets before the holiday guests arrive” slip to the bottom of their “to-do list.”
Unfortunately, when they call we’re usually already booked solid. That’s when the begging and pleading
begins. If only they would have called us sooner, by the time their holiday guests and parties arrived their
carpet would have looked…
Brand Spanking New!
Instead of sparkling, healthy, clean carpets before the holidays, this client often finds themselves on our
“cancellation list” with their fingers crossed.
Please don’t let that be you this year. Don’t worry, at this point, you can still have clean carpets before
your guests, parties and festivities commence. You can still have your tired carpets transformed into
fluffy, clean carpet. You can still have all your spots and spills removed. (The ones that have been bugging
you since last Christmas.) Because…
It’s NOT Too Late Yet.
You still have a little bit of time to call us and grab a pre-holiday cleaning appointment, but only if
you call now! So, if you want your carpets to shine for your guests, parties and celebrations please don’t
wait one more day….grab your phone right now and call at 920-393-4062 or contact us by e-mail:
[email protected] Just say or write in the subject line “Pre-Holiday Cleaning Now!”
You Can Still Grab A Pre-Holiday
Cleaning Appointment By Calling Now!
Before we forget… If you hear of
any friends having holiday guests
this month please be sure to call
and we will give them a FREE room
of carpet cleaning in your name!
(Up to 200 sq. ft. of carpet. New
clients only.) Thanks!
P.S. We will send you a $10 Gift
Certificate for your referral...so
thanks in advance!
Pick up the phone and call to SAVE:
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Contact Jensen’s Carpet Care & Restoration
by phone at 920-393-4062
or e-mail [email protected]
Discount lasts until December 31, 2014
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