Children's Birthday Party Entertainment in Southlake, Texas

Keeping Priorities a Priority

I know what needs to be done, but yet I find myself at times doing the "busy" things instead of the "important" things. I once had a mentor tell me that the one thing that keeps most people from succeeding in life is their lack of priorities.

So what should one's priorities be, especially if you are a Work at Home Mom? Your kids, your husband, your business, the house, the laundry, the bills, the groceries (need I go on)? It seems like it ALL needs to be done; they are all a priority! Agh. It's a never ending cycle. You know what I mean- it's when you walk into a room and forget why you went in there because on the way there, you saw the pile of laundry that needs to be folded, your children asked you to come and play, and you caught a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and were a bit frightened by what you saw.

I have decided that it has to come down to making a list of my priorities and then sticking to them- in short, keeping my priorities a priority. In the making of my list, I have even created levels of priorities. The "needs to be done everyday"; the "needs to be done a few times a week"; and the "needs to be done a few times a month". As I go along my day, I mentally check my task at hand and make sure it is a priority for that day. My house may not get cleaned everyday, but my children, my husband, and my business are now getting my attention without my feeling like I should be doing something else. It has given me the freedom from guilt. The laundry may not get folded immediately when the buzzer sounds, but I know that I have chosen to make other things at this time in my life a priority. Unlike my children who will not stop growing, the kitchen floor will wait patiently to be cleaned.

Regina Boyett
Noah's Ark Workshop
Top Party Leader of the Year for 2008, 2009, and 2010!

Noah's Ark Workshop by Regina- commentaries

I've always loved what used to be called when I was in school, "Creative Writing". It's where you just write. You don't worry about who your audience is, what you should write about, or even if you are using "correct grammar".

Here are a few of my latest articles I have written. Hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoy writing them.

Middle Aged- Who? Me?

I'm turning 45 in less than a month. I need bifocals; my chest is down to my knees; my hair is mostly salt now (although I add the "pepper" back in every 4 weeks); I leak when I laugh; and my dress size seems to think it should go up every year along with my age.

I went to the grocery store the other day and was overlooked in line as the next customer by the deli man who only had eyes for the young thing behind me. So, now being middle aged means being invisible, too?

I had to purchase a key rack for the first time ever as I have grown tired of searching for my keys time and time again. It used to be I had the memory of an elephant, now I just have the legs of an elephant.

I also enjoy looking at the tabloids now because I cut out and paste the pictures of the cellulite bottomed movie stars on my bathroom mirror. Partly as a reminder to me that even the rich and famous are not perfect, but also for my hubby to see what movies stars really look like.

And speaking of that, how come a man can go gray and look great, while a woman just looks old? I see a relatively young women with gray hair and think, "Gosh lady, for eight bucks and 30 minutes, that gray could be gone. Come on, get with the program."

So this is what 40 and fabulous is all about? Hmmm, I wish my outsides could match how I feel and think on the inside now. Isn't it funny- when we are young and foolish and not too sure about who we are, what we want, or where our life is going, we look great on the outside AND THEN when we start to figure it all out and know a few things and are much wiser, our body decides to be foolish? Just doesn't seem fair to me.

Regina Boyett
Noah's Ark Workshop
Top Party Leader of the Year for 2008, 2009, and 2010!

Child Entertainment in DFW- Summer 2010

Baseball, baseball, baseball. That has been my Spring. Business is going well, but as team mom for my son's Coach Pitch Spring Baseball Team, all my free time has been devoted to all the many things that go along with Little League Baseball. Who knew there was so much to Little League Baseball????

I hope this finds everyone doing well. I have so much to post. I will start with my Spring/Summer 2010 Newsletter highlights!

INTRODUCING… HAPPY THE HIPPO!
Happy the Hippo is our special 2010 Summer Animal!


Happy the Hippo will be available starting June 7th and is only available while supplies last (hopefully through the end of August). Happy will be part of my $16 Birthday Party Package- or just $12 for groups of 25 or more. He is 15 inches tall and has a super soft crushed velvet appearance/feel.


TWO NEW BEARS COMING TO OUR REGULAR PRODUCT LINE…
Coming this summer, the Noah’s Ark corporate offices will be retiring Dili Bear and Buttercookie Bear and replacing them with two new adorable bears- Milk and Honey!
These are sure to sweeten up any birthday party! They will be approximately 13-14 inches tall and will be here by early July.



They will be part of my $16 Birthday Party Package.


A NEW PUPPY ALSO COMING TO OUR REGULAR PRODUCT LINE…
I am most excited about our new, ADORABLE puppy coming out this Fall. I know boys and girls of all ages will be so excited to make their very own Paka Pup! I will be stocking up on this cute Pup as soon as it comes in! This Pup will be 13-14 inches tall and will also be part of my $16 Birthday Party Package.


NEW 2010 FALL AND WINTER PRODUCTS!
And finally, we will have new animals made just for Fall and Winter! Our Fall Bear will be OctoBear. He will have black fur with a bright orange bowtie (optional). The Winter Bear will be a white and ice blue bear called Snow Bear. They will each be 13-14 inches tall.


These adorable bears will only be available for a limited time (while supplies last) and will be part of my $16 Birthday Party Package- or just $12 for groups of 25 or more.


IT’S A THREE-PEAT!
Each year at the Noah’s Ark Convention, the corporate office recognizes the top workshop leaders. For the third year in a row, I was once again named the “TOP Workshop Party Leader of the Year” for 2010!! I feel quite honored to once again have been able to achieve this level! I am truly thankful to all my wonderful customers (you) for keeping me on top!! A “company” is only as good as its customers and it’s obvious, I have the BEST CUSTOMERS of all!! Thank you!



Regina Boyett
Noah's Ark Workshop
Party Leader of the Year 2008, 2009, and 2010!