“Six Power Solutions for Women With Too Much To Do”

SIX POWER SOLUTIONS FOR WOMEN WITH TOO MUCH TO DO

NEW SURVEY REVEALS WHAT

STRESSES OUT WOMEN THE MOST

WHY WOMEN SHOULD

STOP SCREAMING AT

THE MICROWAVE

Best-Selling Author & Lifestyle Balancing Expert Mary

LoVerde Provides Tips on Reconnecting with Family

Lifestyle balancing expert Mary LoVerde understands the importance of taking time to relax in todays fast-paced society. LoVerde explains, In a world that demands better, more, faster, and sooner, re-energizing is necessary.

On Nov. 2nd the best-selling author of I used to have a handle on life but it BROKE and Stop Screaming at the Microwave, is teaming up with Pine Mountain firelogs to provide timely tips on the importance of connecting with family and relaxing at home. Your viewers will enjoy the humor and wit that has made LoVerde famous as she reminds women how to find time for family as we enter the most hectic time of the year. Shell also share some fascinating details of a national survey showing that more than 80 percent of families are finding it difficult to escape everyday responsibilities and spend more time together. In fact, women say that if daily responsibilities were alleviated, nearly 60 percent would choose spending time with their families at home instead of going on a remote vacation.

SOME NATIONAL SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

J Why 80 percent of women feel theyre missing out on important life moments with family

J Why work & cleaning the home top the list of most stressful duties

J How one lucky family can win the ultimate in-home relaxation services

Moms Seek The Warmth of Home, Family

-Survey finds nearly 60 percent of families would choose a vacation at home over other destinations

Daleville, Ind., According to a recent national survey more than 80 percent of families are finding it difficult to escape everyday responsibilities and spend more time together.* In fact, women say that if daily responsibilities were alleviated, nearly 60 percent would choose spending time with their families at home instead of going on a remote vacation.

Lifestyle balancing expert and best-selling author Mary LoVerde understands the importance of taking time to relax in todays fast-paced society. LoVerde explains, In a world that demands better, more, faster, and sooner, re-energizing is necessary. Taking a moment to pause and re-energize your life gives you the time to connect with loved ones.

The national survey proved families are in great need of everyday balance. Interesting statistics include:

Top daily responsibilities women claim to cause the most stress include cleaning the house (66 percent), work outside the home (45 percent) and making dinner (39 percent). Not surprisingly, these are also the daily responsibilities they would easily hand over.

Women today define a relaxing evening at home as one with no ringing phones (52 percent), a bubble bath (43 percent), or a warm fire in the fireplace (34 percent).
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Mary LoVerde is teaming up with Pine Mountain firelogs in hopes to provide tips on the importance of connecting with family at home. Mary LoVerdes insight helps families nationwide reduce the stresses in their lives and add more warmth to everyday living.

Take The Ultimate Vacation at Home

LoVerde is lending a hand connecting families through the Win the Ultimate Vacation at Home program. The program is designed to help families slow down todays high stress pace of life and enjoy the special moments. The national program runs from September 1, 2009 through February 28, 2010 supporting Pine Mountain firelogs call for all to benefit from More Warmth. More Time. More Life.

In addition to Mary LoVerdes life balancing tips, Pine Mountain firelogs will offer the winner $5,000 in stress relieving services and $5,000 in cash. Whether individuals choose a chauffer, a housekeeping service or a personal chef, Pine Mountain is pleased to be alleviating these daily responsibilities and helping families slow down, relax and enjoy a vacation at home.

We are excited to team up with Mary to demonstrate simple solutions for relaxing with family and friends, said Mendy Aul, Vice President and General Manager for Pine Mountain firelogs. Through tips and adding the warmth of a Pine Mountain fire, families can truly enjoy the benefits of time at home.

The Win the Ultimate Vacation at Home program offers families the break they are looking for — more warmth by a cozy fire, more time with family and more life without daily stresses.