CEO's Corner 

I participated in a survey last week from a new lifestyle magazine that wanted to capture information about women and what drives them.  I met the publisher, Sharon Reed, at a Tomboy Tools party last summer.  Her selection of questions was very thought provoking.  One in particular made me reflect on everyday life and the fears we have that go along with that.

The question seemed basic enough, "What is your biggest fear?" My initial thought was, "I really don't have any".   I am not saying things can't frighten me at times, or that I am completely fearless. I just try not to worry, knowing everything will work out one way or another.  But I needed to answer this question.  What was my biggest fear?

A few came to mind initially;

I don't like to fly, especially when there's turbulence. 
Walking down a dark alley at night, not that I would ever do that!
I have also experienced some fear when my friend and co-worker, Mary, is not having a good programming day!

All joking aside, perhaps I was missing the point.

After a bit more thinking I came to focus on my profession.  Most people work 40-70 hours a week.  That is a lot of time out of your day, week, month and year to spend on something.  It is the majority of your life.  That's when the question hit home. My biggest fear suddenly became very clear to me.  It was settling in a profession where I had no passion.   I know this fear because I have been there in my past.

Maybe we can all relate to this.   If not, I know you have all heard someone who has said, "I hate my job."  My question to them is  "Why do you stay?"  Are they really in a position that they cannot make a change?  Is it not worth the effort, and what you might initially give up, to know that you can find something that will give you passion and allow you to be personally satisfied?  That may be a question for you.  Everyone deserves to enjoy his/her profession.  It's just a matter of commitment.  It is that simple. 

Thanks to Sharon's 15-minute survey that brought up some interesting things to think about. 

What is your biggest fear?                            

Janet Rickstrew

CEO, Tomboy Tools

The staff at Apropos Magazine would like to invite you to participate in the survey (click here).  There will be a drawing from those surveys completed for prizes including Starbucks Gift Cards and a $25 Tomboy Tools Gift Certificate.

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Making an Entrance

LP® Moulding Door Trim Kit Installation

But what if you don't want to deal with the hassle, cost and time it takes to buy furniture, fit flooring, paint, wallpaper, or install moulding around an entire room? Maybe you like the look you have now, but it's just missing that one thing that makes all the difference.

The answer is simple. Install a LP Moulding door trim kit around the entrance to any room in your home. It's a fast, easy, and affordable solution for your home makeover. From living rooms to. . . . . .Click here to view this entire article

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Mouldings

by Leslie Segrete

Mouldings, casings, and chair rails, oh my.  Decorative details like crown moulding or just about any trim work can create amazing transformations within a room, however the installation and miter cuts can leave you feeling a bit confused.  You might not realize it but you can create beautiful detail trim work in any room of your home without having to miter and think about which way the moulding is supposed to face you when you cut all of those crazy angles.  

Rooms without moulding are blank canvases and unfortunately far too common with all of these newly built homes we are seeing.  Moulding can create a feeling of history in a new build or give the room a feeling of completion.  It also helps to hide those cracks that are inevitably going to happen as your home settles and the joint compound on your drywall starts to shrink.  Crown moulding goes at the meeting point of your walls and ceiling and can be installed even onto to your ceiling to create a vaulted effect.  Casing can be around your windows. . . . . . . . Click here to view the entire article

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Corporate Perspective - We certainly redefine the term "Home Consultant"

Think of it, when was the last time you purposely invited a salesman into your home to meet your closest friends?  I can promise, they are not as gladly welcomed into a home as a Tomboy Tools Consultant. That consultant  is coming over to teach everyone how to knock out that Honey-Do list. Our entire concept is one that not only brings relief-those projects can finally get done-but excitement-"I can do THAT myself?!?!" It is thrilling to see so many women wanting to learn how to create the lifestyle they long for and then watch them actually do it!  That is one of our consultant "perks".

It is especially exciting when their significant other is right there with them in a wonderful partnership... now they can do the projects together! (Ladies, the guys like our tools too!). . . . . . . . Click here to read more

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