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Homemade Activities For Chicago Suburbs Kids

May 17th, 2012 by Rich McLain

It shouldn’t cost a fortune to get your Chicago Suburbs kids fun, educational toys. Here at the Chicago Suburbs Children’s Health Blog we want to provide parents with some ideas to keep their young children’s minds healthy. This homemade activity for toddlers uses an egg carton and encourages development of fine motor skills.

You’ll need:
Empty egg carton
Plastic Easter eggs, in assorted colors
Card stock, or other heavy paper
Markers
Puff balls, in assorted colors

Many of these supplies are probably already in your Chicago area homes. For the rest, they can easily be found at any California, Illinois, or United States dollar store.

Chicago parents can take the card stock, cut it into cards, and draw an egg shape on each card. Then color each egg in a different color-combination. Have your kids draw a card, and when they see they color combination, they’ll take the plastic eggs from the carton and assemble the same combination from the eggs.

Your Chicago Suburbs children will have fun while keeping their minds active and healthy as they practice learning their colors and copying color patterns.

Another great activity for Chicago kids is to have them put colored puff balls inside the same color of egg. For safety, make sure the puff balls aren’t a choking hazard.

My name is Richard McLain and I want to help Chicago Suburbs families raise healthy, happy kids while staying on a budget. I am the owner of a leading network marketing business in Chicago that sells Xe Energy Drink. If you are interested in learning more about the Chicago nutritious kid’s snacks, visit my website at http://mxi.myvoffice.com/chocolatehealthtoday/ or give me a call at 847-340-7589.

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I am Richard McLain, and I am a Chicago Suburbs-based Xocai artisan chocolate distributor. I joined Xocai in February 2009. I sell the industry-leading X Power Squares and Xe Energy Drink online and in Chicago Suburbs, United States, Illinois, and California. Our valued Chicago customers recommend Xe Energy Drink because Xe Energy Drink It makes me feel great and I love chocolate.

Xocai is also a fantastic X Power Squares home-based business in the Chicago area. IL entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand IL healthy artisan chocolate market. To learn more about Xocai, visit http://mxi.myvoffice.com/chocolatehealthtoday/.

Call me at 847-340-7589 to own your own X Power Squares business in Chicago Suburbs, United States, Illinois, or California.

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Now Is The Time To Improve Your Lifestyle In Chicago Suburbs
May 16th, 2012 by Rich McLain

Welcome to my Chicago Suburbs entrepreneur blog. Today’s article is a bit philosophical. I want to talk about time. I would argue that time is more precious than almost anything else in life.

How are you managing your most valuable resource?

Are you working full-time for a corporation that may lay you off any day? Are you spending a lot of time training for a new Chicago Suburbs career? Are you able to take the time necessary to nurture your relationships? When was the last time (there’s that word again) you spent a whole day playing?

I am Richard McLain. I run a X Power Squares Direct Sales business from my Chicago Suburbs home. I have been steadily building my X Power Squares income-generating business since February 2009. Now that I have channels of residual income, the checks can come even if I take a three-week vacation with my family.

Sure, the money is great, but guess what I value more than the financial security? More Free Time. That’s right.

I am now living life on my own terms.

I spend several hours a week helping new X Power Squares team members kick-start their home businesses. I absolutely love the challenge of helping IL people create something unique and powerful in their life.

Other than supporting my X Power Squares downline, I enjoy a lot of time with my spouse and kids. A lot. I know few Chicago corporate executives who have as much free time as I do.

My Chicago Suburbs business is straightforward and uncomplicated. I sell X Power Squares on the internet and recruit new Chicago Suburbs entrepreneurs who, in turn, create a better, less hectic lifestyle for themselves.

If you feel like you are a hamster running non-stop in a wheel without ever getting anywhere, stop. Take some TIME to give me a call. There is a better way to live, work, and play.

Healthy Chocolate Specialist Richard McLain
Chicago Suburbs, IL 60089
847-340-7589 rm@richardmclain.com http://mxi.myvoffice.com/chocolatehealthtoday/
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I am Richard McLain, and I am a Chicago Suburbs-based Xocai artisan chocolate distributor. I joined Xocai in February 2009. I sell the industry-leading X Power Squares and Xe Energy Drink online and in Chicago Suburbs, United States, Illinois, and California. Our valued Chicago customers recommend Xe Energy Drink because Xe Energy Drink It makes me feel great and I love chocolate.

Xocai is also a fantastic X Power Squares home-based business in the Chicago area. IL entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand IL healthy artisan chocolate market. To learn more about Xocai, visit http://mxi.myvoffice.com/chocolatehealthtoday/.

Call me at 847-340-7589 to own your own X Power Squares business in Chicago Suburbs, United States, Illinois, or California.

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Is Juicing Better For Chicago Kids?
May 8th, 2012 by Rich McLain

Chicago health trends come and go and I have recently noticed that the practice of juicing fruits and vegetables has made its way back into the IL children’s nutrition spotlight.

In my experience, I have found that the only Chicago parents who have been successful at making their own super-healthy juices over the long term are Chicago vegetarians who dedicate a lot of daily time to preparing their food.

Most Chicago people who buy an expensive juicer use it for a few weeks before it is relegated to the back shelf of the pantry. Though juicing provides a way to improve your children’s nutrition, it can be time-consuming and expensive. After buying fresh fruits and vegetables, it can cost several dollars to make one glass. Of course, if you have ever tasted fruit and vegetable juices made fresh, you know how delicious they are. For many Chicago parents, this is worth every minute and every dollar spent.

Does juicing provide more nutrition than eating whole fruits and vegetables?

I haven’t come across any convincing evidence of this but I do see the value for Chicago parents whose kids enjoy drinking juice more than eating whole fruits and vegetable. Mixing vegetables with sweet fruits in a juice can disguise their taste and make them more palatable than the same vegetables raw or cooked.

Chicago parents who would like to start juicing should keep in mind the fact that juicing usually removes all the fiber from the fruits and veggies used. A glass of fresh juice also contains a lot of calories!

To order a fantastic kids snack that is packed with vitamins and minerals, call me today at 847-340-7589.

Richard McLain
http://mxi.myvoffice.com/chocolatehealthtoday/
847-340-7589
rm@richardmclain.com

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I am Richard McLain, and I am a Chicago Suburbs-based Xocai artisan chocolate distributor. I joined Xocai in February 2009. I sell the industry-leading X Power Squares and Xe Energy Drink online and in Chicago Suburbs, United States, Illinois, and California. Our valued Chicago customers recommend Xe Energy Drink because Xe Energy Drink It makes me feel great and I love chocolate.

Xocai is also a fantastic X Power Squares home-based business in the Chicago area. IL entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand IL healthy artisan chocolate market. To learn more about Xocai, visit http://mxi.myvoffice.com/chocolatehealthtoday/.

Call me at 847-340-7589 to own your own X Power Squares business in Chicago Suburbs, United States, Illinois, or California.

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Does Your IL Family Have An Emergency Kit?
May 4th, 2012 by Rich McLain

Smart residents prepare for emergencies, and parents of young children in the Chicago area should be aware of the special nature of preparing their families for emergencies.

Since the health and safety of all family members is important, everyone’s needs should be taken into account when preparing emergency provisions.

A 72-hour emergency kit should be easy to grab and contain essentials like water, food, first aid kit, flashlight, prescription medications, etc. Chicago Suburbs families should consider what each child eats. Formula and bottles should be included if you have infants, and soft baby food (and a spoon!) for toddlers. Don’t forget diapers and baby wipes: you can find convenient travel sizes of these at United States, Illinois, and California area drugstores.

Since healthy kids grow and change so quickly, Chicago Suburbs families should update these emergency kits at least twice a year. A good reminder is daylight savings time. When Chicago families change their clocks, they should change the food and supplies in their kits.

I’m Richard McLain and the health and safety of Chicago Suburbs kids is important to me. I am the owner of a home business that sells Xe Energy Drink. If you would like to learn more, please call me at 847-340-7589 or visit me on the web at http://mxi.myvoffice.com/chocolatehealthtoday/.

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I am Richard McLain, and I am a Chicago Suburbs-based Xocai artisan chocolate distributor. I joined Xocai in February 2009. I sell the industry-leading X Power Squares and Xe Energy Drink online and in Chicago Suburbs, United States, Illinois, and California. Our valued Chicago customers recommend Xe Energy Drink because Xe Energy Drink It makes me feel great and I love chocolate.

Xocai is also a fantastic X Power Squares home-based business in the Chicago area. IL entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand IL healthy artisan chocolate market. To learn more about Xocai, visit http://mxi.myvoffice.com/chocolatehealthtoday/.

Call me at 847-340-7589 to own your own X Power Squares business in Chicago Suburbs, United States, Illinois, or California.

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Chicago Suburbs Teens At Risk For Eating Disorders
May 1st, 2012 by Rich McLain

Hello! Welcome to the Chicago Suburbs children’s health blog. I am Healthy Chocolate Specialist Richard McLain. At this site, I publish information on nutrition and health issues that affect Chicago Suburbs children and families. My goal is to improve the state of children’s health in the Chicago area.

Despite decades of increased awareness in Chicago about the dangers of a distorted body image and extreme dieting, eating disorders are still a serious problem.

A recent American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) study revealed disturbing facts about eating disorders among children.¹ According to the report, 0.5 percent of teenage girls in the country are estimated to have anorexia. The bulimia rate among adolescent girls is estimated at more than double that at 1 to 2 percent. Though anorexia and bulimia are usually thought of as a problem for adolescents, Chicago Suburbs parents should be aware that even young Chicago children are at risk, as well as males, though the rates are lower.

IL pediatricians can help Chicago Suburbs parents with children affected by an eating disorder. The AAP recommends a combination approach for the treatment of eating disorders in children. Treatment plans usually include nutritional guidance and psychiatric counseling along with the appropriate medical care.

For information about my Chicago wellness business, call me today!

Richard McLain
Chicago Suburbs, IL zip code 60089
847-340-7589
rm@richardmclain.com

¹‘News Highlights,’ American Academy of Pediatrics, November, 22, 2010, http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/november2910studies.htm, accessed on Oct 14, 2011

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I am Richard McLain, and I am a Chicago Suburbs-based Xocai artisan chocolate distributor. I joined Xocai in February 2009. I sell the industry-leading X Power Squares and Xe Energy Drink online and in Chicago Suburbs, United States, Illinois, and California. Our valued Chicago customers recommend Xe Energy Drink because Xe Energy Drink It makes me feel great and I love chocolate.

Xocai is also a fantastic X Power Squares home-based business in the Chicago area. IL entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand IL healthy artisan chocolate market. To learn more about Xocai, visit http://mxi.myvoffice.com/chocolatehealthtoday/.

Call me at 847-340-7589 to own your own X Power Squares business in Chicago Suburbs, United States, Illinois, or California.

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Turn Your Car Into A Mobile Chicago Suburbs Office
April 27th, 2012 by Rich McLain

If you are a busy Chicago home based business owner, you may have noticed that your work-at-home job has turned into a work-in-car job. I have been operating a direct marketing business out of my Chicago Suburbs home since February 2009, but I spend a considerable amount of time on the road in the 60089 zip code area.

One day, I realized that the back seat was covered with Xe Energy Drink samples, the floor was covered with X Power Squares brochures, and the dash was covered with sticky notes.

I have a beautiful office in my Chicago Suburbs home: it is organized, comfortable and well-supplied. Why couldn’t I create a mobile version of my home office in my car?

I got to work. I headed out to my closest Chicago Suburbs office supply store. I purchased a hanging file folder for paperwork and sturdy plastic boxes to organize samples in my trunk. (One of my Xe Energy Drink team members uses heavy cardboard banker’s boxes to hold samples. She thinks they are easier to label.)

Next I had to tackle the little stuff: paper clips, sticky notes, and pens. I found that cup holders can be great organizers.

If you want to invest in gadgets for your car office, there are endless possibilities:

Car desks that are secured with a seat belt

Car printers

Wireless mouse you direct with your thumb

Device that turns your cigarette lighter into a USB port

To be a successful Xe Energy Drink network marketer in Chicago Suburbs, I need to be ready when a sales or recruiting opportunity unexpectedly presents itself. Now that my car office is organized, I am much better at capitalizing on these opportunities.

To learn how to expand your Chicago MLM network, call me today. The Xe Energy Drink opportunity is providing residual income for Chicago entrepreneurs just like you.

Healthy Chocolate Specialist Richard McLain 847-340-7589 rm@richardmclain.com
Chicago Suburbs, IL zip code 60089

P.S. It may be a good idea to tell your Chicago auto insurance provider that you use your car for more than commuting. Some carriers don’t cover claims for vehicles that are used as mobile offices. Discuss your situation with your agent to protect yourself and your Chicago Suburbs business.

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I am Richard McLain, and I am a Chicago Suburbs-based Xocai artisan chocolate distributor. I joined Xocai in February 2009. I sell the industry-leading X Power Squares and Xe Energy Drink online and in Chicago Suburbs, United States, Illinois, and California. Our valued Chicago customers recommend Xe Energy Drink because Xe Energy Drink It makes me feel great and I love chocolate.

Xocai is also a fantastic X Power Squares home-based business in the Chicago area. IL entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand IL healthy artisan chocolate market. To learn more about Xocai, visit http://mxi.myvoffice.com/chocolatehealthtoday/.

Call me at 847-340-7589 to own your own X Power Squares business in Chicago Suburbs, United States, Illinois, or California.

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Exotic Pet Dangers In California
April 25th, 2012 by Rich McLain

Does your child have an unusual pet? Many California parents have bypassed cats and dogs for pets that don’t leave hair, urine, or vomit on the carpet. Ease of care, however, is not always a wise trade-off. California parents should be aware of the multiple health and safety risks associated with reptiles, rodents, ferrets, primates, and even fish.

The following list of pets and the possible dangers reads like a script for a horror movie:

Fish: infections that can cause lung disease, skin infections, and leprosy
Hamsters: a virus that causes irreversible nerve damage
Hedgehogs: salmonella, yersinia pseudotuberculosis, rabies, and fungal infections
Iguanas, lizards, snakes: salmonella (the animals themselves can tolerate levels of salmonella far greater than humans)
Monkeys and other primates: herpes B (can cause meningitis in humans), tuberculosis, serious injury
Ferrets: these fierce critters with razor-sharp teeth have maimed many children
Prairie dogs: tuleremia (often fatal infection)
African Gambian rats: monkeypox (smallpox-related disease)

The foregoing information was taken from an excellent U.S. News article which can be found at http://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/on-parenting/2008/10/06/8-pets-that-pose-major-health-threats-to-kids

With proper hygiene and safety precautions these pets may not cause problems, but it is important to understand the possible dangers. Consult an expert for comprehensive instructions on caring for any traditional or non-traditional pet.

Thanks for visiting my California Children’s Health Blog. I sell many nutritional products for California parents. For information about X Power Squares and Xe Energy Drink, contact me today.

Healthy Chocolate Specialist Richard McLain
847-340-7589 rm@richardmclain.com
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I am Richard McLain, and I am a Chicago Suburbs-based Xocai artisan chocolate distributor. I joined Xocai in February 2009. I sell the industry-leading X Power Squares and Xe Energy Drink online and in Chicago Suburbs, United States, Illinois, and California. Our valued Chicago customers recommend Xe Energy Drink because Xe Energy Drink It makes me feel great and I love chocolate.

Xocai is also a fantastic X Power Squares home-based business in the Chicago area. IL entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand IL healthy artisan chocolate market. To learn more about Xocai, visit http://mxi.myvoffice.com/chocolatehealthtoday/.

Call me at 847-340-7589 to own your own X Power Squares business in Chicago Suburbs, United States, Illinois, or California.

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‘Go Ahead, Trust Me . . .’
April 20th, 2012 by Rich McLain

Hi, thanks for stopping by my Illinois Xe Energy Drink blog. Today I want to outline some ways to establish credibility with your online blog.

For the past couple of years, I have been following several blogs relevant to the Illinois Xe Energy Drink industry and have formed some definite opinions about the IL businesses they represent. Some have successfully established credibility in my eyes. When they recommend something, I go check it out. If they make a claim, I believe it.

Even though I have never met these Chicago business bloggers in person, I trust them. If I was going to do business with another Xe Energy Drink entrepreneur, I know exactly who it would be.

It is essential for any new Illinois home based business to establish credibility. In the online world, anything goes and often does. Online customers have become suspicious of marketing claims.

Illinois home business bloggers can use excerpts, quotes, and statistics to establish credibility. Here are some tips from ListPipe, the business blogging experts:

‘Some large Illinois companies have well established track records and can support their own claims. For the rest of us Illinois home business bloggers; we need to look to third-party testimony to assure our audience that we know what we’re talking about.’

Including an excerpt or quote is a great way to add credibility to your claim, but make sure the source is credible and watch for quackery. Excerpting an encyclopedia entry or research article is an excellent addition to your blog, as long as you maintain the original context and include enough to assure your readers that you are not cherry-picking.

Statistics can communicate efficacy or some other measurable metric to your X Power Squares blog readers. As with the others, the source of the material will ultimately come under scrutiny. Use studies conducted by respected IL universities and established research firms who have a reputation to protect.

With each of these methods, watch for the pitfall of adding someone else’s words to support your own; when we include excerpts, quotes, or statistics we open the door to logical fallacies, and these can work against you if they are not understood.’ http://blog.listpipe.com

For more IL home business marketing strategies, contact me today!

Chicago Suburbs Xe Energy Drink Representative Richard McLain
Chicago Suburbs, IL 60089
847-340-7589 rm@richardmclain.com

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I am Richard McLain, and I am a Chicago Suburbs-based Xocai artisan chocolate distributor. I joined Xocai in February 2009. I sell the industry-leading X Power Squares and Xe Energy Drink online and in Chicago Suburbs, United States, Illinois, and California. Our valued Chicago customers recommend Xe Energy Drink because Xe Energy Drink It makes me feel great and I love chocolate.

Xocai is also a fantastic X Power Squares home-based business in the Chicago area. IL entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand IL healthy artisan chocolate market. To learn more about Xocai, visit http://mxi.myvoffice.com/chocolatehealthtoday/.

Call me at 847-340-7589 to own your own X Power Squares business in Chicago Suburbs, United States, Illinois, or California.

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X Power Squares Is A Turnkey Business, Start Today!
April 18th, 2012 by Rich McLain

If you are interested in starting your own online business in Chicago Suburbs, but don’t what product or service to sell, I invite you to consider the X Power Squares opportunity or another network marketing business.

Few Chicago Suburbs entrepreneurs have a unique concept for a new venture. And those that do find that it takes a lot of time and money to develop the idea into a business. Capital is hard to come by for first timers. Fortunately, MLMs are turnkey operations. The concept, product, and marketing materials are there for you when you sign up.

If you are ready to start a home based business ASAP, find a product that gets you excited. X Power Squares did it for me. When I tried it for the first time, I knew that I had found my new business.

If you would like more information about the Chicago Xe Energy Drink business, let’s get together to talk about it. You can email me at rm@richardmclain.com or call me at 847-340-7589 to learn why I chose X Power Squares.

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I am Richard McLain, and I am a Chicago Suburbs-based Xocai artisan chocolate distributor. I joined Xocai in February 2009. I sell the industry-leading X Power Squares and Xe Energy Drink online and in Chicago Suburbs, United States, Illinois, and California. Our valued Chicago customers recommend Xe Energy Drink because Xe Energy Drink It makes me feel great and I love chocolate.

Xocai is also a fantastic X Power Squares home-based business in the Chicago area. IL entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand IL healthy artisan chocolate market. To learn more about Xocai, visit http://mxi.myvoffice.com/chocolatehealthtoday/.

Call me at 847-340-7589 to own your own X Power Squares business in Chicago Suburbs, United States, Illinois, or California.

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Choose Healthy Kids Snacks In Chicago Suburbs
April 13th, 2012 by Rich McLain

My name is Richard McLain and I am a children’s health advocate in Chicago Suburbs, IL. Most IL parents notice behavioral effects when they feed their kids highly processed foods full of sugar and additives.

Chicago elementary teachers advise sending fruit, vegetables, and protein in children’s lunches and leaving processed, sugary snacks at home. They notice that Chicago Suburbs children who eat healthy learn and behave better.

When shopping at your Chicago grocery store you may want to start reading labels on snacks more carefully. A recent study conducted by Britain’s Food Standards Agency (their version of the FDA) found that seven dyes could affect children’s intelligence by up to five IQ points! When reading IL food labels check for Yellow #5, Yellow #6, and Red #40. In fact, Red #40 is banned in several European countries.

Red #40 is banned in several European countries.

My kids love dried apricots, raisins, sliced apples with sunflower seed butter, and snap peas. If you would like more information on improving your Chicago Suburbs child’s health and nutrition through healthy snacking please contact me today! – Richard McLain, Live Healthy and Wealthy

Richard McLain Chicago Suburbs, IL 60089
847-340-7589 rm@richardmclain.com
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I am Richard McLain, and I am a Chicago Suburbs-based Xocai artisan chocolate distributor. I joined Xocai in February 2009. I sell the industry-leading X Power Squares and Xe Energy Drink online and in Chicago Suburbs, United States, Illinois, and California. Our valued Chicago customers recommend Xe Energy Drink because Xe Energy Drink It makes me feel great and I love chocolate.

Xocai is also a fantastic X Power Squares home-based business in the Chicago area. IL entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand IL healthy artisan chocolate market. To learn more about Xocai, visit http://mxi.myvoffice.com/chocolatehealthtoday/.

Call me at 847-340-7589 to own your own X Power Squares business in Chicago Suburbs, United States, Illinois, or California.

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