FALL 2009

FALL 2009 – OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER

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betty’s holiday
survival guide
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 table of contents
Betty’s Guide to Home & Garden..............2 - 13
Arts & Leisure............................................14 - 16
Invitations & Stationery.......................................... 14
Museums................................................................... 14
Photographers.......................................................... 16
Special Events.......................................................... 16
Theatre...................................................................... 16
Web Sites.................................................................. 16
Business & Finance..................................18 - 20
Advertising, Marketing & PR................................. 18
Banking...................................................................... 18
Computer Repair...................................................... 18
Debt Elimination & Wealth Management............ 18
Legal Services.......................................................... 20
Professional Resources.......................................... 20
Children.............................................................. 20
Childcare Services ................................................. 21
Clothing & Accessories ......................................... 21
Pediatricians . .......................................................... 21
Tutoring . ................................................................... 21
Dining & Entertaining...............................21 - 23
Bakeries.................................................................... 22
Catering..................................................................... 22
Event Venues............................................................ 23
Restaurants............................................................... 23
Education & Organizations......................24 - 27
Career Counseling................................................... 24
Charitable Organizations........................................ 24
Colleges & Universities........................................... 24
Tutoring...................................................................... 26
Women’s Resources................................................ 26
Fashion & Accessories............................28 - 30
Apparel ..................................................................... 28
Consignment & Vintage ......................................... 28
Image Consultants .................................................. 28
Monogramming & Embroidery ............................. 30
E v e r y B u s y W o m a n . c o m
Hair & Skin Care........................................30 - 32
Day Spas................................................................... 30
Hair Removal............................................................ 30
Hair Salons................................................................ 32
Skin Care................................................................... 32
Health & Wellness....................................33 - 38
Bath & Body Products ........................................... 33
Chiropractors . ......................................................... 33
Coaching, Counseling & Psychotherapy .....33 - 35
Dentists . ................................................................... 35
Health Organizations .............................................. 35
Massage Therapy ................................................... 35
Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy . .......... 36
Pilates ....................................................................... 36
Plastic Surgeons ..................................................... 36
Rubenfeld Synergy Method® ................................ 38
Well Being . .............................................................. 38
Yoga . ......................................................................... 38
Home & Garden..........................................39 - 42
Architects . ............................................................... 39
Cleaning Services .................................................... 39
Framing ...................................................................... 39
Furnishings & Accessories .................................... 40
Homes Repairs & Improvements .......................... 40
Interior Designers ................................................... 40
Lighting ..................................................................... 42
Transportation................................................... 42
Automotive Dealers................................................. 42
Automotive Parts & Service................................... 42
Betty’s Guide to Green..............................44 - 45
Arts & Leisure........................................................... 44
Business & Finance................................................. 44
Education & Organizations..................................... 44
Fashion & Accessories........................................... 45
Hair & Skin Care....................................................... 45
Home & Garden........................................................ 45
Calendar......................................................46 - 47
Subscribe!......................................................... 48
Numbers to Note............................................... 49
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betty’s holiday survival guide

Deck the halls, cook the turkey, throw a fabulous party and find the perfect
gift. The busy woman’s holiday to-do list can get pretty long. This special
section will help you keep your cool and check off your “have-to’s” so that you
can have fun!
Recipe: p. 8 Party Checklist: p. 6
Stress Relievers: p. 5 Kids Holiday Ideas: p. 10
Gift Guide: p. 4 Holiday Decorations: p. 9
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betty buzz: Holiday Gift Guide
Make your list, and check it twice!
Keepsake ornaments with
Charleston historic sites &
cityscapes at The Gibbes
Museum of Art (p. 14)
A creative way to entertain with
Story Club Games
Amazingly-soft towels, washcloths
and hand towels at Sweet 185
(p. 30)
Save the date with fabulous
calendars at Mac & Murphy
(p. 14)
Lovely patterned blinders by
Chris Notti at Flight 001
Precious stockings with
personalized embroidery at
Southern Belles (p. 21)
Original artwork by Charles Ailstock
at Artizom Frame and Gallery
(p. 39)
For details on these
items and more, visit
Authentic German nutcrackers at
EveryBusyWoman.com and The Christmas Sleigh
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betty buzz: Holiday Pampering
The holidays can take their toll on the busy woman. This season, commit to
slowing down so that you can enjoy it!

• Have a “stay in your PJ’s day” with the family; make hot chocolate and watch holiday movies.

• Smell the calm with holiday aromatherapy. (see page 40)

• Schedule a massage and/or a mani/pedi as a gift

to yourself. (page 30, 35) You deserve it!

• Take a book or magazine with you shopping, and

have a quiet lunch at your favorite restaurant in
between store hopping. (page 23)

• Change up your schedule to ease the bustle by

taking a long walk in the park instead of rushing
to the gym or drawing a hot bath instead
of a quick shower.

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BETTY’S HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE

BETTY BUZZ: PARTY CHECKLIST
If you feel overwhelmed at the thought of hosting a party, get organized with
the following checklist and never worry about whether you forgot to buy ice
before your next big shindig.

❍ Select a date
❍ Choose & Send Invitations (whether to send by mail or email)
❍ Food ❍ Appetizers
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
❍ Main Course
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
❍ Sides
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
❍ Desserts
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
❍ The Caterer’s Number: see page 22
❍ Beverages ❍ Buy ice
❍ Beer
Type & Amount: _________________________________________
❍ Wine
Red: ________________________________________________
White: _______________________________________________
❍ Non-alcoholic beverages
Type & Amount: _________________________________________
❍ Bartender’s Number: ___________________
❍ Decorations ❍ Centerpieces
❍ Candles
❍ Wreaths/greenery: see page 9
❍ Florists: EveryBusyWoman.com
❍ Party Rentals: EveryBusyWoman.com
✃

❍ Music
❍ Cleaning Services: see page 39
❍ Cab Service Numbers

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betty buzz: HOLIDAY RECIPE

Butternut & Spaghetti Squash Fontina Gratin

(serves 4 - 6)
This can be made the day before & reheated when needed.

EQUIPMENT
11 x 7 x 1 1/2 Pyrex Pan
Cookie Sheet
Spoon
Sauté Pan
Mixing bowl (any size)
Mandoline, Slicer or Sharp Knife
Table Spoon

STEP ONE
1 large Spaghetti Squash
1 large Butternut Squash
1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar
2 T Unsalted Butter

Pre-heat oven to 450°. Melt butter in sauté pan. Cut Spaghetti Squash & Butternut Squash in half. Remove seeds with
spoon & place squash on cookie sheet. Pour melted butter over squash & sprinkle with brown sugar to lightly cover. Place in
oven & cook for about 40-minutes, until squash is soft. Remove from oven & let cool. Turn oven down to 350°.

STEP TWO
1 cup Heavy Cream
1 cup Fontina Cheese (grated)
2 large Potatoes
1 T Unsalted Butter
✁
Salt & Pepper (to taste)
1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar
1/2 t Cinnamon
1/4 t Nutmeg

Take squash & remove the meat from skin with a fork & place in bowl. Put aside. Rinse potatoes under cold water &, with
the skin still on, slice them as thin as you can. Butter bottom of Pyrex pan & layer squash on the bottom about 1/4 inch
thick. Sprinkle with some grated Fontina Cheese & a third of the cream then add some salt & pepper. Cover that layer with
½ of the sliced potatoes (thin layer). Repeat the process, sprinkling ½ of the brown sugar, ½ cinnamon & ½ nutmeg on
next layer. Press layer down with the back of a spoon to make even, then layer the rest of the potato on top. Repeat the last
layer again, adding cheese. Place in oven & cook until golden brown.

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betty buzz: DECORATIONS 101
Making a Wreath
1. Purchase a wire wreath form at a craft store, or take 2
coat hangers, and form them into the shape of a circle,
wrapping them with floral tape to secure them together.
2. Wrap your wreath form using grasses, branches or vines.
Overlap your chosen medium, using wire or hot glue to
secure it to your wreath form.
3. Add decoration using wire or hot glue to secure it. For
Halloween, try wrapped-candy. Thanksgiving wreaths
look great with acorns, leaves or small pumpkins. Use
pinecones, birds, berries or snowflakes for a Christmas
wreath. Silver bells and blue ribbon look beautiful in a
Hanukkah wreath.
4. Think outside the “ring”! Wreaths don’t have to be
circular, try square and rectangular shapes for a nice
change. Decorative items are all around you, like wine
corks, bottle caps or tiny framed pictures!

Garland Go-To’s
1. Pick your medium: cranberries, popcorn, beads, can
tabs, CD’s or decorative paper.
2. String it: for items like cranberries, use a needle and a
very-long, sturdy thread. For tabs or CD’s, you can use
twine or ribbon. For paper, make a chain by looping the
paper into rings and securing them together.
3. Go au natural using evergreen trimmings or dried fall
leaves secured together with floral wire.

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betty buzz: CHRISTMAS WITH THE KIDS

Mom’s Little Elves

Help your children be a part of preparing for the holidays by giving them easy tasks to complete. Some ideas:
1) Kids love to bake and are great at stirring, measuring and scooping.
2) Holiday decorations made by your children are the best of all. From making placemats to stringing garland, your kids’
handiwork makes the décor twice as fabulous! See page 21 for some ideas.
3) Setting the table is a great task for children. You can even print out a seating chart and a “table map” for them to follow.
4) Remember: letting your children be a part of preparing for the holidays means accepting imperfections as charming
testimonies to the little hands and hearts that helped create your masterpiece. Kids pick up on everything you do, and
your stress becomes their stress. Enjoy yourself while creating life-long memories with your children!

Fun Games for the Holidays

1) Bobbing for Apples
replace apples with different treats and the water with something “less-messy” like shredded paper if you’d prefer.
2) Musical Chairs
last one sitting gets a surprise!
3) Relay Race
make it thematic with the holiday, like a “mummy” relay on Halloween, or a Turkey walk on Thanksgiving.
4) Backyard Scavenger Hunt
use only natural items (leaves, moss, pinecones, etc.) and have the kids make a nature centerpiece that can go on the
table.

Traveling this Holiday Season?

See page 43 for tips on traveling with the kids.

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betty buzz: Holiday Keepsakes

These ideas are a nice way to commemorate the holidays and preserve family
traditions.
Have every family member bring a recipe card with the dish they prepare.
Compile the recipes into a family blog, recipe box or book.

Get a large piece of poster board and have the kids be in charge of decorating it with
the day’s memories. For Thanksgiving, write down what everyone is thankful for, add
stickers and draw pictures. For Christmas, write down their wish list, and memories of
that season. Display the boards proudly year after year for a fun way to look back!

Start this year by having an annual family picture taken in the same location, like on
the stairs of your front porch. You can look back as time passes and see all of the big
changes that take place!

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invitations & stationery

CluuCards, custom magnetic cards

Birth Announcements • Save the Dates • Invitations • Birthdays
Custom design services available.
Mention The Little Black Book to receive a 10% discount.
tel 703.655.8883
email: cindyluu@cluudesign.com
www.cluucards.com
See our ad page 17

mac & murphy

a charleston paper company
Offering a distinctive selection of laugh out loud letterpress
cards, stationery and paper products in fresh designs and
modern prints, mac & murphy gal pal owners Liz Macpherson
and Ami Murphy, artfully associate their passion for sassy
individual style, design and handwritten correspondence within
their chic and whimsical stationery boutique emblematic of a
modern day jewel box complete with writing garden. Look
for custom-print invitations, notecards, journals, calendars and
wrapping paper from top designer brands such as
SusyJack*, Smock Paper and Snow & Graham.
open M – F, 10:30 am – 6 pm; Sat 10:30 am – 5 pm
74.5 Cannon Street, Downtown, 29403
tel 843.576.4394
email: write@macandmurphy.com
www.macandmurphy.com
See our ad page 12

museums

Gibbes Museum of Art

• The Charleston Story: Ongoing
View treasures from Charleston’s beginning as
a British colony through today.
• Brian Rutenberg: Tidesong: Oct. 23, 2009 – Jan. 10, 2010
The landscape and waterways of Brian Rutenberg’s home
state of South Carolina inspire the abstract paintings and
works on paper featured in this exhibition.
• Daufuskie Island: Photographs by Jeanne
Moutoussamy-Ashe: Oct. 23, 2009 – Jan. 10, 2010
Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe’s sensitive, intimate photographs
of island residents document life on Daufuskie in the late
1970s and early 1980s.
135 Meeting Street, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.722.2706
www.gibbesmuseum.org

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Holiday Fun with the Family
Don’t be a stuffed goose on the
couch this holiday season; take
the family out to enjoy all that
Charleston has to offer!
Get Moving
From tennis and indoor
swimming to kayaking
waterways and flag football,
local and state parks and
the natural wonders of the
Lowcountry offer active
alternatives to lounging around.
www.ccprc.com
www.southcarolinaparks.com
www.discoversouthcarolina.com
Theatre 99
Laughs abound at Charleston’s
home for comedy and improv.
Shows every Wednesday,
Friday and Saturday.
www.thehavenots.com
Charlestowne Landing
Climb aboard a 17th-century
trading ship replica, walk
through the 22-acre zoo and hike
or bike miles of trails, winding
along the Ashley River, that twist
under centuries-old oak trees.
www.charlestowne.org
Special Holiday Events
From the Festival of Lights
at James Island County
Park to “The Nutcracker” at
the Gaillard, check out our
online calendar of events at
EveryBusyWoman.com –
Around Town to get the latest
holiday events.
photographers
Taylor Stewart Photography
Taylor Stewart offers candid, documentary-style
photography and innovative portraiture.
3226 E-5 Maybank Highway, Johns Island, 29455
tel 843.557.1468
www.taylorstewartphotography.com
See our ad page 14
special EVents
Lowcountry Affiliate of
Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
Join us for the 2009 Komen Lowcountry Race for the Cure®
on Saturday, October 17th on Daniel Island.
For more information please call tel 843.556.8011 or
Race for the Cure® office 843.556.3343
or visit us at www.komenlowcountry.org
See our ad page 15
theatre
Theatre 99
Check out the funniest shows you’ll ever be a part of!
Theatre 99 is Charleston’s home for improv comedy!
Come check out improv shows every Wednesday, Friday
and Saturday. Each show is based on audience suggestion,
making every show different. Where the locals go!
Offering improv classes. Available for corporate & private events.
Call or log on for show times!
Theatre 99, 280 Meeting Street, Above the Bicycle Shoppe,
Downtown, 29401
tel 843.853.6687
www.thehavenots.com
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For details on these events and
more, visit EveryBusyWoman.com –
Around Town.
OCTOBER
3 - 31 Charleston Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch at
Legare Farms, Johns Island
17, 23, 24 Halloween Extravaganza at St. Paul’s
Academy, Hollywood
28 Trunk or Treat at Bethany United Methodist Church,
James Island
29 – 11/7 Coastal Carolina Fair
30 Nighttime at the Museum: Halloween Edition at
Charleston Museum, Downtown

NOVEMBER
7 Harvest Fest at Johns Island County Park
7, 14, 21,28 Plantation Days at Middleton Place
10 – 1/3 Annual Holiday Festival of Lights at
James Island County Park

DECEMBER
1 – 23 Scuba Santa at the SC Aquarium, Downtown
4 – 31 Camellia Christmas Holiday Celebrations at the
Audubon Swamp Garden, Magnolia Plantation
4 – 11 Candlelight Tour at the Edmondson-Alston
House, Downtown
5 Charleston Tree Lighting Ceremony, Marion Square,
Downtown
5 Holiday Parade of Boats, Charleston Harbor
5 - 20 The Charleston Christmas Special, Charleston
Music Hall, Downtown
12 Family Yuletide at Middleton Place Plantation
12 - 15 Lowcountry Singing Christmas Tree,
Summerville Baptist Church
12 - 14 Nutcracker Ballet, Downtown
31 Happy New Years Charleston,
Downtown Charleston and
Marion Square

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business & finance
advertising, marketing & pr

ByrdHouse Public Relations, LLC

44 A Morris Street, Downtown, 29403
Holiday Budget tel 843.853.9120, fax 843.853.9121
Things to consider: email: annie@byrdhousepr.com
• Gifts (see page 4) www.byrdhousepr.com
• Decorations (see page 9)
• Cards & Pictures (see page 12) banking
• Groceries for Meals & Parties
(see page 6) Community FirstBank
Establish your budget A community bank is one that steps in...
and stick to it! when other banks walk out!
• Totally Free Checking – both business and personal
• Free online banking and bill pay
• A full line of consumer, business, and commercial services
• Friendly and knowledgeable staff
• Locally-owned and operated – all decisions made locally
• Talk to a person – not a “press 1-for-this-2-for-that”
recording – when you call
It will be my pleasure to be your banker!
- Richard Pierce, Branch Manager
FDIC/Equal Housing Lender
288 Meeting Street, Downtown
tel 843.723.7700
www.commfirstbank.com

computer repair

Geeks in Transit
Portable Computer Geeks with People Skills
On-site repair, maintenance plans, upgrades, retail computer
systems, components and software
Gift certificates available for your favorite geek
tel 843.814.0858

Debt Elimination & Wealth Building

Financial Lifestyles, Inc.

Patsi Phillips
Eliminate your mortgage. The money merge account program
pays off mortgages faster using an interest cancellation
strategy. While many homeowners realize they can save
money by reducing the interest on their loan, few think about
the length of time they will be paying. The money Merge
Account Program combines innovative software with traditional
banking systems and personal coaching to dramatically reduce
your mortgage term and minimize your interest.
3022 S, Morgans Point Rd #149, Mt. Pleasant, 29466
tel 843.685.1251
www.u1stfinancial.net/patsiphillips
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• Housekeeper: one week’s pay
• Gardener: $20 - $50
• Apartment Building handyman: $15 - $40 each
• Newspaper carrier (daily delivery): $25 - $50
• Apartment building elevator operators: $15 - $40 each
• Teacher: $25 - $100, gift certificate to a bookstore or office supply store
• Your children’s piano teacher, coach, etc.: A small gift from your child
• Babysitter: one night’s pay, plus a small gift from your child
• Full time nanny: one week’s to one month’s pay based on tenure
• Au pair: one week’s pay, plus a gift from your child
• Day care service: $25 - $70, plus a gift from your child
• Parking attendants: $10 - $20 each
• Manicurist/Pedicurist: $15+
• Hairdresser/stylist: $15+

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Online Social Networking
for Business
The Internet connects us like
no other medium, and social
networking is a great way to stay
in touch. But, can it turn into
business? Social networking
sites offer opportunities to:
• Spread the word to a large
audience about your brand,
identity, and products/services
• Meet people in your industry,
find employees, ask for referrals,
and get/give advice
• Put a “face” on your business
and show your corporate
personality
• Help with your search engine
optimization efforts (the more
links to your site, the better!)
Be sure you:
• Carefully craft and keep
consistent the image/message
you promote to the world
• Provide helpful, relevant
information that is useful
to the masses
• Use social networking to
compliment your existing online
presence, not replace it
Sites to explore to find the right
networking niche for you:
• Digg.com
• Facebook.com
• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• YouTube
legal services
Angela M. Kirby, JD, CPA
Certified Specialist in Estate Planning
& Probate Law
McAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC
Let us protect you and your family by assisting with your
estate planning and probate needs. With 15 years of
experience, Angela Kirby is a Certified Specialist in Estate
Planning and Probate, a CPA, and prior Associate Probate
Judge, who creates flexible plans for individuals and business
owners taking into consideration their personal needs. Services
include: Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Special
Needs Trusts, Prenuptial Agreements, Buy-Sell Agreements,
Probate Administration and Litigation, Guardianships,
Conservatorships, and Elder Law.
Offices statewide in Charleston, Myrtle Beach,
Columbia, and Greenville
78 Wentworth Street, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.576.2900
email: akirby@mgclaw.com
www.mgclaw.com
professional resources
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
. . .where business and community meet
Wouldn’t it be nice if there was an organization that
was there for your business – you know, really there
when you needed it? Well, you’re in luck. The Charleston
Metro Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization
that has what it takes to build a strong business community.
Your Chamber membership delivers business resources,
community leadership, professional development,
networking opportunities, and so much more!
Find out what we can do for you.
2750 Speissegger Drive, Suite 100, North Charleston, 29405
tel 843.577.2510
www.charlestonchamber.net
See our ad page 19
PINK Magazine
PINK magazine offers tools, tactics, and strategies to help
women have a beautiful career and a beautiful life through a
magazine, annual events, and a content-rich Web site. PINK
exists to promote women who are making a significant impact
on the world through their work and their lives — while being
true to themselves! For more information and to subscribe,
log on to www.pinkmagazine.com!
tel 678.420.7797
email: info@pinkmagazine.com
www.pinkmagazine.com
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children
CHILDCARE SERVICES

Sweet Peas Nanny Agency

Where the Love of Children and Learning Through
Play Guide all of our Placements.
Our Services Include: Full-Time Nannies • Part-Time Nannies
Babysitters • Vacation/Hotel Sitters • Mother’s Helpers
Summer Sitters
tel 843.513.3062
email: info@sweetpeasnannies.com
www.sweetpeasnannies.com
clothing & accessories
Southern Belles
A Children’s Clothier
Traditional, unique clothing • Sizes preemie to girls size 16
and boys size 12 • Special Occasion • Christening • Smocked
Apparel • Vineyard Vines • Gift Items • Southern Belles Shoes,
an extensive selection of children’s shoes for any occasion
280 W. Coleman Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, 29464
(Northcutt Plaza Specialty Shops)
tel 843.881.1741
www.southernbellesonline.com
See our ad page 11
pediatrician
Visit EveryBusyWoman.com for recommended physicians.
tutoring
ClubZ! In-Home Tutoring Services
tel 843.884.9452
email: sywilson@clubztutoring.com
www.clubztutoring.com
See our ad page 26
Kids Fun on Holidays
Having lots of children to your
home for the holidays? Keep
them busy and create fun for the
whole family with these ideas:
Thanksgiving Hats
Give the kids materials and
instructions on how to make
Indian headdresses and pilgrim
hats for all of your guests.
Put on a Puppet Show
Gather socks, stickers, glue,
yarn, and other supplies to make
puppets for a production of
their favorite holiday story. It
makes the perfect after-dinner
entertainment!
Place Card Holders
Have the kids help set the
table by making place card
holders. Construction paper and
pinecones with a little glue make
cute turkeys for Thanksgiving
and paper plate snowflakes are
perfect for Christmas.

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dining & entertaining
bakeries

Ashley Bakery
Expertly baking and creating beautiful and delicious cakes since
A Well-Stocked Bar 1988. Call us for your holiday baking needs including red velvet
cookies and festive coffee cakes in holiday shapes!
❏ Wine & Beer tel 843.763.4125
Liquor www.ashleybakery.com
❏ Bourbon
❏ Tequila catering

❏ Gin
❏ Triple Sec Cru Catering
❏ Light Rum Eclectic Modern American Cuisine
❏ Vermouth Cru Catering offers full-service, customized catering, including
❏ Scotch in-house personal chefs, meetings, receptions and private
❏ Vodka parties. Our experts, with over 20 years experience, can help
coordinate pre-planned menus for groups from 2 to 2,000 for
Mixers every occasion – everything from take-out brunch, lunch and
❏ Club Soda dinners to on-site hors d’oeuvres and multiple-course meals.
❏ Tonic Water Voted Best Caterer 2001 – 2009 by
❏ Cranberry Charleston City Paper readers
❏ Sodas Chef John Zucker, 1st in Class, Cordon Bleu Graduate
❏ Orange Juice 18 Pinckney Street, 2nd floor, Downtown, 29401
Garnishes tel 843.534.CHEF (2433), fax 843.534.2439
❏ Lemons & Limes www.crucatering.com
❏ Olives See our ad page 7
❏ Salt
Granville’s Catering
Glasses For great food and accommodating service, let
❏ All-Purpose Wine Chef Trae Wilson handle all your catering needs. From small,
❏ Highball casual gatherings of friends to your most important formal
❏ Martini events, Granville’s Catering will please every taste. Full bar
service also available.
Chef Trae Wilson, tel 843.224.5873 or 843.577.0486
Catering Manager Jane Murphy, tel 843.330.8971
www.granvillescafeandcatering.com
See our ad page 7

Savory Sushi and Catering Company

For events large and small,
RSVP to Savory Sushi and Catering Company.
Gourmet To-Go & Retail Wine
tel 843.762.3338
email: contactus@savorysushiandcatering.com
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Granville’s Catering Venue Questions for Vendors

For great food and accommodating service!
❏ Can the facility comfortably
Chef Trae Wilson, tel 843.224.5873 or 843.577.0486 accommodate the size of
Catering Manager Jane Murphy, tel 843.330.8971 my event and the number
www.granvillescafeandcatering.com of guests invited?
❏ Does the site have
Willow Cove handicap access?
Just 8 miles from Charleston and nestled in the Francis Marion
❏ Does it have restroom
Forest, Willow Cove is a charming location for weddings,
facilities; a kitchen; power
corporate gatherings, children’s birthday parties or family
supply; running water?
reunions. Featuring a large main lawn, beautiful flowers
❏ Is it heated or air-conditioned?
and foliage, 2 ponds and a century old live oak as a glorious
❏ Is there a room available for
centerpiece. A small cottage is available as well as a 50’ x 100’
getting dressed?
hard surface for use with a tent and a small outdoor fireplace
❏ How much is the total rental
perfect for roasting oysters!
fee, and what does it include?
4620 Causey Pond Road, Awendaw, 29429
tel 843.568.4183
www.willowcoveevents.com

restaurants

Cru Café
Enjoy the best in upscale comfort food, indoor and
outdoor porch seating, a wine list tailored to the varied
menu and rich, satisfying desserts.
Open for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday and Monday.
18 Pinckney Street, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.534.2434
www.crucafe.com

Gaulart and Maliclet French Café
Fast and French
Celebrating our 25th Anniversary May 3, 2009.
98 Broad Street, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.577.9797
www.fastandfrench.org

Savory Sushi and Catering Company

Savory Sushi and Catering is now offering Sushi by Rhett
every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Night!
Hours: Tues - Sat 11 am - 10 pm; Lunch menu ‘til 3 pm
tel 843.762.3338
email: hailey@savorysushiandcatering.com
www.savorysushiandcatering.com

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Holiday Volunteering
Many local groups need extra
help during the holiday season.
Make volunteering a family
activity, teaching your children
what it means to give to others
and improve their community
through your powerful example.
Trident United Way
Dial 2-1-1 on your phone
to find an opportunity that fits
you best or click on the
Big Blue Button at
http://tuw.org/volunteer.html.
The Lowcountry Foodbank
Help feed the poor and hungry
in the Lowcountry.
Call 843.747.8146 or visit
http://www.lowcountryfoodbank.
org/volunteer.asp.
Crisis Ministries
Provides food, shelter, and
hope to end homelessness
and hunger.
Call 843.723.9477 or visit
www.charlestonhomeless.org
education & organizations
career counseling
Crystal-Barkley Corporation
Originators of Life\Work Design
Solid strategy for real results – and real satisfaction in life!
tel: 843.727.7990
email: crystalbarkley@careerlife.com
www.careerlife.com
charitable organizations
Lowcountry Affiliate of
Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure promise: to save lives and
end breast cancer by empowering people, ensuring quality care
for all and energizing science to find the cures. With nearly
$1 billion invested to date, Susan G. Komen is the world’s
largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to curing breast
cancer at every stage – from the causes, to the cures,
to the pain of every moment in between.
For breast health information please call
tel 843.556.8011 or Race for the Cure® office 843.556.3343
or visit us at www.komenlowcountry.org
See our ad page 15
colleges & universities
Lowcountry Graduate Center
Expanding opportunities for graduate education, with
collaboration among the College of Charleston, The Citadel,
MUSC, Clemson and USC. Designed for the convenience
of working adults, classes are held in the evenings and
weekends. Graduate degrees and certificates are offered in the
following areas: Social Work • Communication • Computer
and Information Sciences • Technical Project Management
• Urban and Regional Planning • Business • Education
• Financial Planning and more.
5300 International Boulevard, Building B, Suite 100,
North Charleston, 29418
tel 843.953.GRAD [4723]
www.lowcountrygradcenter.org
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in the January 2010 issue of The Little Black Book

• Networking Groups
• Professional Associations
• Tips & Hints for Entrepreneurs & Women in the Workplace
• Businesses & Service Providers Targeting Women in Business

Promote Your Business

To be a part of this special issue,
email Betty@EveryBusyWoman.com.

Get Your Copy

• Pick up your copy on shelves starting
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Continue Your Education
Get ahead in your current career
or embark on a new one; there
are more flexible options than
ever before! For example, The
Lowcountry Graduate Center
(page 24) is a collaborative effort
of state universities offering
flexible, convenient hours for
working adults.
Need financial assistance to
realize your goal? Visit
http://studentaid.ed.gov.
tutoring
ClubZ! In-Home Tutoring Services
Need a Tutor? ClubZ! provides affordable,
one-on-one tutoring in your home. All subjects PreK - Adult.
Customized to the school curriculum.
Specializing in organization/study skills,
Prep for SAT/ACT/GRE/LSAT.
No long-term contracts.
tel 843.884.9452
email: sywilson@clubztutoring.com
www.clubztutoring.com
women’s resources
The Center for Women
The Center for Women is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to providing resources to help all women find
what they need to be successful every day. The Center
offers support groups, individual counseling, referral and
information and educational outreach programs. For a
current schedule of events contact the Center at:
129 Cannon Street, Downtown, 29403
tel 843.763.7333
email: info@c4women.org
www.c4women.org
Keep your resume updated and your interviewing
skills fresh, even if you are taking time out of the
workforce. Stay involved in industry activities,
betty bits
maintain contact with former business associates,
and attend organizational meetings related to your
field to ensure that you are connected and in touch
with people who may be able to help you when
you are ready to pursue a new job.
- HANNAH MORRIS, HBM Career Management
and Consulting
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Quick Fix for
Stretched Out Cuffs
Your favorite sweater has gotten
a lot of wear during the winter,
and the sleeves have stretched
out. To fix it, simply spritz the
cuffs with a spray bottle filled
with hot water, then blow-dry.
The combination of heated water
and air causes natural fabrics to
shrink to their original shape.
Beyond saving? Be sure to
recycle your textiles. Visit
www.charlestoncounty.org or
call 843.720.7111 to find a
convenience center location
closest to you. For gently-used
clothes, consign them (page 28)
and use your earnings to replace
your old faves with new ones
without breaking your bank!
Storing Seasonal Clothing
• Launder or dry clean all
clothing before storing.
• Store clothes in a clean,
climate-controlled, dark area.
• Use canvas, cloth or other
breathable materials for your
storage. Plastic does not breath,
leaving potential for mildew to
form. Try pillowcases.
• When folding items, make
sure to fold on seams as much
as possible. When removing
from storage, de-wrinkle items
by hanging them in a steamy
bathroom and keep on a
hanger overnight.
fashion & accessories
apparel
V2V
V2V is a contemporary lifestyle store featuring women’s cloth-
ing, shoes and accessories. Specializing in unique seasonal
trends, V2V provides classic pieces as well as the most current
designs. Our team can help you find the perfect inspired look
for any event. Come in for a consultation, or to simply browse
the collection. Experience the thrill of shopping with V2V!
295 King Street, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.723.5155
www.shopv2v.com
consignment & vintage
Consigning Women
Recycle • Reuse • RESALE
Dressing smart women since 1989.
Mon – Fri, 10 am – 6 pm; Sat, 10 am – 5 pm
21 Magnolia Road, Avondale, West Ashley, 29407
tel 843.556.1871
www.consignwomen.com
See our ad page 45
South Carolina Thrift & Resale Store
“Where Thrift Shopping Never Looked So Good”
Visit our 10,000 sq ft Store for Daily Arrivals of Donated and
Consigned Clothing, Home Furnishings, & Household Items.
A Portion of the Proceeds Help Support
The Center For Women in Charleston.
Open Monday – Saturday, 9 am - 6 pm and Sundays 12 - 5 pm
1670 Highway 17 N, Mount Pleasant, 29466
tel 843.971.0552
email: scthriftstore@comcast.net
www.scthriftandresale.com
See our ad page 41
Image Consultants
Southern Protocol
Our style experts can help you revamp your look – even just by
shopping in your own closet. Imagine several “new” outfits, all
for less than a new designer ensemble! Our packages range
from closet organization to personal shopping to social
occasion styling and everything in between. Learn how to
choose, save, and splurge on the right things.
Image Consulting Services • Etiquette Classes •
Cotillions • Wedding & Social Planning
Take a peek at our fabulous blog, featuring a gallery portfolio,
upcoming Pink Carpet Events & chic fashion,
entertainment, and behavior tips!
tel 843.763.7780
email: contact@southernprotocol.com
www.southernprotocol.com
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 our company is unique, but our mission is simple:
we want all women to be gracious, be stylish, be charming.

There should never be a time

when you are not completely self-confident!

Image Consulting Services

Etiquette Classes
Cotillions
Wedding & Social Planning

843.763.7780
contact@southernprotocol.com
www.southernprotocol.com

The Southern Fashionista’s Source on How to Look,

Behave and Entertain with Style, Charm and Grace
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 black book tips Monogramming & Embroidery

Harbor Specialties
Offering custom monograms and logos in-house.
From brides to boaters we have something for everyone.
Hours Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5
190 East Bay Street, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.722.3722
The Eyes Have It email: harborspecialties@comcast.net
See our ad page 11
Give your eyes a fresh
look this season!

Enhance your eyes by trying

colored eyeliner:

• Brown eyes look great in hair & skin care

almost any color; try gold,
copper or green.
day spas

• Green eyes pop in purple!

The Spa at Charleston Place
Located on the 4th floor of Charleston Place Hotel,
• Blue eyes sparkle in bronze,
in the heart of downtown Charleston.
violet and shades of blue –
205 Meeting Street, Downtown, 29401
but go darker than the shade
tel 843.937.8522
of your eyes.
www.charlestonplace.com
See our ad page 5
Ask a makeup artist at Stella
Nova (page 33) to help you find
Stella Nova Spa Salon & Esthetique
a shade that works best for you.
Stella Nova has the most sought-out
day spa staff in Charleston.
Frame your eyes with a great
Downtown: (Spa) 843.723.0909, (Salon) 843.853.6161,
brow. Visit the brow experts
(Store) 843.722.9797; Mt. Pleasant: 843.884.3838;
at Sweet 185 (page 30) for a
Summerville: 843.875.7525; West Ashley: 843.766.6233
consultation on finding the
email: customercare@stella-nova.com
perfect shape for your face.
www.stella-nova.com

hair removal

Sweet Body Sugaring Studio

Charleston’s Premier Studio for gentle, natural &
environmentally friendly hair removal.
Head Case
New Location:
Trends to “top” off your style 476 King Street, King Street, Downtown, 29403
this Fall from style maven Jess tel 843.329.3500
James: Braid it, bob it or go www.sweetbodysugaring.com
bold with a sexy secretary See our ad page 3
topknot with plenty of volume.
Invest in a signature headpiece –
braided, bejeweled or with a
bevy of feathers.
www.stylegirljessjames.com

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of
Mouth
Works!
Didn’t See Your Favorite
Business Listed?

Share Your Favorites at

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 black book tips hair salons

Katz Hair Studio

Design • Color • Kindness
Cut, Color & Waxing
Coppola Keratin Smoothing System for
100% no frizz for 5 months!
1939 D Maybank Hwy, James Island, 29412
Hair Change tel 843.406.1119
See our ad page 31
Want a new hair cut or color
but feel nervous about the
Stella Nova Spa Salon & Esthetique
outcome? Try the
Downtown: (Spa) 843.723.0909, (Salon) 843.853.6161,
“hair visualizer” tool at
(Store) 843.722.9797; Mt. Pleasant: 843.884.3838;
www.getmakeovers.com.
Summerville: 843.875.7525; West Ashley: 843.766.6233
email: customercare@stella-nova.com
Some popular cuts and styles
www.stella-nova.com
to try this season:
✓ The Bob
Zen Spa Salon
✓ The Pixie Cut
Zen Spa Salon uses the latest technology, in combination with
✓ Long Hair with
tried and true treatments, to give you everything you need for
Side-swept Bangs
your body, skin, hair, and nails.
✓ Off-centered Chignons
1123 Queensborough Boulevard, #101, Mt. Pleasant, 29464
✓ Loose, Tousled Waves
tel 843.881.5656
✓ Braids
www.thezenspasalon.com
Feeling like you need a fresh
skin care
perspective? Consult with
a new stylist to change things
The Spa at Charleston Place
up a bit. Remember, all salons
The Spa at Charleston Place, named “Best City Hotel Spa”
in The Little Black Book
in North America by readers of Travel + Leisure magazine, is a
(page 32) have been
full-service European spa featuring an extensive menu of lavish
recommended by other
services, including skin care, massage therapy, pedicures,
busy women!
healthy spa cuisine and many more delights.
Located on the 4th floor of Charleston Place Hotel in the heart of
downtown Charleston, 205 Meeting Street, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.937.8522
www.charlestonplace.com
See our ad page 5
betty bits

After shampooing my hair and before conditioning,

I squeeze all the water out of it. That way, the
conditioner sinks in and my hair is more
moisturized when I get out of the shower.
- JESSICA LOPEZ

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health & wellness
bath & body products

Stella Nova Salon Spa & Esthetique

Esthetique & Make-Up Studio
292 King Street, Downtown, 29401 Extra Calories, Extra Burn
tel 843.722.9797 or 800.577.NOVA
email: customercare@stella-nova.com The holiday season means lots
www.stella-nova.com of parties, dinners and treats.
Watch your intake, make healthy
chiropractors choices and incorporate extra
activity into your day.
LIFEWORKS Chiropractic
• Do squats while on the
Justin Fisher, DC
phone at work.
Personalized care • Same-day appointments
• Before getting out of bed, do
Latest techniques and advancements • Massage therapy
3 reps of 20 crunches or sit ups.
Nutritional counseling (weight loss included). Call and
• Park your car in the farthest
mention this ad and receive a gift certificate for the
parking space or a couple of
initial consultation, exam and X-ray!
blocks from your destination for
Live Long, Live STRONG…LIFEWORKS
more walking time.
4 Windermere Boulevard, South Windermere Shopping Center,
• Limited time for cardio?
West Ashley, 29407
Try easy to do activities at high
tel 843.573.LIFE (5433)
intensity: run sprints, jump rope,
email: info@lifeworkschiropractic.com
skip-hop and jumping jacks are
www.imchiro.com/~lifework
all quick-burners. Try alternating
between each for 10 – 15 minutes
coaching, counseling & psychotherapy
at least once per day.
• Get your family in gear and
COACHING
outside. Try a family, scavenger
hunt after Thanksgiving dinner
Crystal-Barkley Corporation
or a “polar bear swim” on
Originators of Life/Work Planning
Christmas morning in the ocean!
Solid strategy for real results — and real satisfaction in life!
tel 843.727.7990
email: crystalbarkley@careerlife.com
www.careerlife.com

CONTINUED...

Develop office rituals to celebrate success.

betty bits

In our office, we have a bell that we ring every

time a corporate campaign or large donation comes in.
It keeps us excited and motivated!
Dr. Justin M. Fisher
- KENTON BARHAM MORRISON,
The Trident United Way

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Into the Tangled Garden

Explore your playful, passionate, and powerful Self. Discover
ways to liberate your psyche and shape your future. Empower
yourself by letting go and being present. Into the Tangled
Garden uses guided explorations, universal archetypes, and
creative expression to encourage growth and new blooms.
Come and find your wild and beautiful Self.
tel 843.216.3297
email: itg@tangledgarden.net
www.intothetangledgarden.com

The Pink Dolphin

Dianne Thomas, Usui & Karuna Reiki Master/Teacher,
licensed with the International Center for Reiki Training
from stress relief to transformation, we offer energy healing
techniques for a full range of Physical and Emotional problems:
pain, anxiety, depression, hypertension, ADHD, surgery
and cancer recovery, as well as relationship and self confidence
problems. You will feel relaxed, refreshed and balanced.
Reiki Classes for levels I, II, Master, Karuna and Kids.
CEUs Nurses/ Massage Therapists.
301 E. Richardson Avenue, Summerville, 29483
tel 843.297.2468
email: underthewillow@earthlink.net
www.thepinkdolphin.com

COUNSELING

Center for Women

Individual counseling and support groups for women.
Fees based on sliding scale. Call for appointment
or more information.
129 Cannon Street, Downtown, 29403
tel 843.763.7333
www.c4women.org
See our ad page 27

Susan Parsons, MEd, LPC, CRS

Licensed Professional Counselor,
MEd in Clinical Counseling,
Certified Rubenfeld Synergist
Over 30 years experience guiding ALL women holistically
through life’s challenges.
94 Vincent Drive, Mt. Pleasant, 29464
tel 843.881.0730
email: slparsonscrs@comcast.net
www.rubenfeldsynergy.com

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The LifeGuidance Center

Founded by Psychotherapist Judy Heath
Welcoming individuals, couples and families for appointments
with our exceptional Counselors, Therapists, Psychiatrist,
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Acupuncturist.
The Life Guidance Center, 3030 Ashley Town Center Drive
(Located near Costco), Charleston, 29414 Holiday Sanity Savers
tel 843.735.5900 • Don’t take a vacation from
www.lifeguidance.com your workout.
dentists • Keep expectations realistic
and flexible.
Dr. James H. Sexton, Jr. & Dr. Jared L. Slovan
•Consider secret Santa with
General Implant Cosmetic Dentistry
the family to cut back on gift
85% of people consider a person’s smile important when
expenses.
meeting for the first time, and 50% of people say it is the
FIRST thing they notice! What is your smile saying about you? • Make play dates for the kids
Call today for your FREE Smile Makeover photo simulation and and alternate with other moms.
let us help you make a GREAT first impression!
• Keep a calendar and a
924 Tall Pine Road, Mt. Pleasant, 29464
to do list.
tel 843.884.0701
www.DrJimSexton.com • Wrap gifts as you buy them
See our ad page 37 and make sure you mark them!

health organizations
• Splurge and hire a cleaning
service. The ladies at Maid Pure
The American Heart Association (page 39) do a beautiful job
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, but it can largely be using all-natural products!
prevented. Join the Go Red Movement to receive a free red • Buy yourself something
dress pin and life-saving information. Take the Heart CheckUp small but pleasurable like
for a free, personalized risk assessment today. decadent chocolate, a visit to
tel 1.888.MY.HEART the oxygen bar at Sweet 185
www.goredforwomen.org (page 30) or a new pair of
slippers.
massage therapy

The Spa at Charleston Place

The Spa at Charleston Place, named “Best City Hotel Spa”
in North America by readers of Travel + Leisure magazine, is a
full-service European spa featuring an extensive menu of lavish
services, including skin care, massage therapy, pedicures,
healthy spa cuisine, and many more delights.
Located on the 4th floor of Charleston Place Hotel in the heart of
downtown Charleston, 205 Meeting Street, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.937.8522
www.charlestonplace.com
See our ad page 5

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 natural hormone replacement therapy

Hormone Lady Enterprises, LLC

Rosalyn Adams, MEd
Is this YOU or someone you know?
Food cravings, weight gain, bloating, mood swings, headaches,
no energy, no sex drive, can’t remember, can’t focus, can’t
sleep, anxious, depressed, acne, PMS....It might be your
hormones. It might
_
be your life.
HORMONZ™
tel 843.860.4242
email: roz@hormonelady.com
www.hormonz.com

pilates

The Loft Pilates Center

Offering private, semi-private, and small group
Pilates instruction on equipment and mat work.
Come visit us in our new Downtown location this Spring!
For more information: www.pilatesloft.com
7 Radcliffe Street, Downtown, 29403
tel 843.568.0499
email: pilatesloft@hotmail.com
www.pilatesloft.com

PraXis Balanced Body Studio

GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® and Pilates
1233 Ben Sawyer Boulevard, Suite 100, Mt. Pleasant, 29464
tel 843.881.6933, fax 843.881.6933
email: praxispilates@earthlink.net
www.praxispilates.com
See our ad page 38

plastic surgeons

Anne L. Edwards, MD, PC

Certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery from a Woman’s Point of View.
Breast Surgery • Reconstructive, Enhancement, & Reduction
Facial Cosmetic Surgery • Skin Care & Facial Peels • Botox
Spider Veins • Permanent Makeup • Restylane • Skin Cancer
Radiesse • Body Contouring & Liposuction
2097 Henry Tecklenburg Drive, Suite 322 West,
West Ashley, 29414
tel 843.769.6608

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 Free Teeth Bleaching
Come in for a checkup & cleaning, & get a free membership in
our “Brightening for Life” program, including custom, form-fit,
bleaching trays and a free tube of bleach every time you come in
for your checkup & cleaning appointments.

Free Smile Test Drive

Let us show you what the smile of your dreams looks like with
our smile makeover photo simulation!

Dr. Jim Sexton & Jared Slovan

general, implant & cosmetic dentistry

843.884.0701
924 Tall Pine Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
www.DrJimSexton.com

betty buzz: FEMALE HEALTH SCREENINGS

18+
Blood Pressure: at least once a year
Breast: clinical breast exam at least every 3 years; monthly self-exam
Cholesterol: at least once every 5 years
Dental: every 6 months
Pap Test and Pelvic Exam: annually
Skin: skin cancer exam every year; check your own skin once a month

40+
Bone Density Exam: annually for adults 50 or older
Breast: mammograms recommended every other year for women ages 40 - 50, and annually after that
Diabetes: every 3 years beginning at 45 years; earlier if you are at risk
Colorectal Cancer: suggested for all adults 50 years or older; FOBT (fecal occult blood test) every year; flexible
sigmoidoscopy every 5 years; total colon examination by colonoscopy every 10 years or double-contrast barium enema every
5 - 10 years; person at higher risk should start at a younger age
Eye Exam: annually
Hearing: annually for adults 65 and older

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 rubenfeld synergy method ®

Susan Parsons, MEd, LPC, CRS

Licensed Professional Counselor,
MEd in Clinical Counseling,
Certified Rubenfeld Synergist
Integrating psychotherapy with bodywork for over 30 years
94 Vincent Drive, Mt. Pleasant, 29464
tel 843.881.0730
email: slparsonscrs@comcast.net
www.rubenfeldsynergy.com

well being

The Turning Leaf

Promoting body, mind, and spirit through inspiration,
motivation, and education. Personal Training, Yoga, Pilates,
Nutrition, Swimming, Massage Therapy, & Outdoor Adventure
815 Savannah Highway, West Ashley, 29407
tel 843.225.7148
email: darby@theturningleaf.org; harriott@theturningleaf.org
www.theturningleaf.org

yoga

Allison Zimmerman, RYT

Private Yoga Class
Work one-on-one with Allison Zimmerman
The Many Reasons For Deciding on a Private Yoga Session:
• Rehabilitation of injuries or working deeply on a certain
troublesome area of the body
• Helping you develop a customized daily practice
• Personal attention is given to help modify postures and
develop alternatives to accommodate your physical ability
• Assisting you in the precise alignment
Small group sessions are also available so that you can
split the cost with 1 - 2 other people.
tel 843.367.0437
email: allison_zimmerman81@hotmail.com
www.allisonzimmermanyoga.com

I chose to take control of life rather than it

controlling me and maintain the posture that unless
betty bits

you have something good to share, it is best to

disconnect. Allow your greatness to nourish you and
those around you while honoring and respecting
them. LISTEN: it is your best friend when building
relationships to any level.
- TEDI PERKINS

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architects

Prescon, LLC
Ashley K. Jennings, AIA
Principal Architect
538 King Street, Downtown, 29403
tel 843.577.7030, fax 843.577.8060
email: prescon@bellsouth.net

cleaning services

MaidPure, Inc.
An Organic Cleaning Company with a Twist
Cleaning homes naturally with kid-safe, pet-friendly, non-toxic
products that leave your home sparkling clean and smelling
fresh as can be. Visit our new Green Cleaning Boutique to pick
up the products we use to make everything from the kitchen
to the bath and baby to laundry shine. Our gift baskets make
great gifts. Shop in-store or online.
The Commons at Shem Creek,
217 Lucas Street, Suite J, Mount Pleasant, 29464
Dorsey Fairbairn 843.576.9466
Heather Fairbairn 843.576.9465
email: sales@maidpure.com
www.maidpure.com
See our ad page 41

framing

Artizom Frame Gallery

Artizom is a custom picture frame gallery conveniently located
in the heart of downtown Charleston at 334 East Bay Street.
Locally owned and operated for nearly 10 years, the husband
and wife team are both native Charlestonians who graduated
from the fine art department at the College of Charleston.
Share your favorite
They offer museum quality, conservation framing for fine art,
recently married?
time-and-money-
photographs, prints, posters, mirrors, textiles and collectibles
as well as replace broken picture frame glass.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 10Saving
am - 6 pm;tips
Saturday, 11 am - 5 pm Share Your Favorite Vendors at
Ansonborough Shopping Center, 334 East Bay Street,
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 black book tips furnishings & accessories

Aromatherapy for the South Carolina Thrift & Resale Store

Holidays “Where Thrift Shopping Never Looked So Good”
Visit our 10,000 square foot Store for Daily Arrivals of Donated
A fragrant home not only sets
and Consigned Home Furnishings & Household Items.
the perfect mood, it also calms
Looking to consign your household items?
you and your family during the
A portion of the proceeds help support the Center for Women.
often-busy holiday season.
Open Monday – Saturday, 9 am – 6 pm and Sundays noon – 5 pm
1670 Highway 17 N, Mount Pleasant, 29466
• Certain essential oils are ideal
tel 843.971.0552
scents for giving off a holiday
email: scthriftstore@comcast.net
vibe: clove, cinnamon, pine,
www.scthriftandresale.com
fir needle, Texas cedar wood,
cypress and juniper berry.
Home Repairs & Improvements
• Use your stovetop to diffuse
the sweet smell. Fill a saucepan
Honeydew For Hire
full of water and add your
All-around handywoman for home projects.
favorite combination of essential
HONEYDEW will complete that on-going “Honey Do” list.
oils. Try 10 drops of cassia bark,
From small adjustments, like furniture placement, to large
5 drops clove, 20 drops sweet
projects, like an exterior renovation, Honeydew gets the job
orange, and 5 drops of vanilla.
done! Michelle Beach, owner and handywoman, provides a
• Make use of the fire in the
no-cost consultation to get you started with that project you’ve
fireplace by adding incense to
wanted to complete. Visit our Web site to view our before and
the logs in the hearth.
after portfolio and complete list of services.
• Bring in the evergreen! The
Design. Organize. Decorate.
original source of holiday
No project or budget is too big or too small.
aromatherapy is a Christmas
216 Coming Street, Downtown, 29403
tree. You can add essential oils
tel 843.540.3061
to the water in your tree stand
email: Honeydewforhire@gmail.com
or spray an oil and water blend
www.honeydewforhire.com
directly onto both natural and
artificial trees for a fresh-cut
interior designers
aroma. Try 20 drops of pine,
fir or juniper essential oil in a Ginger Brewton Interiors
spritzer with 1 ounce of water. Full service, high-end residential and commercial interior design
Chic, Comfortable, Sophisticated
76 Spring Street, Downtown, 29403
tel 843.270.7491
email: info@gingerbrewtoninteriors.com
www.gingerbrewtoninteriors.com
betty bits

A great recipe for furniture polish:

Mix 2 parts olive oil to 1 part lemon juice.
Use a soft cloth.
- DORSEY FAIRBAIRN AND HEATHER FAIRBAIRN,
Maid Pure

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Christmas Tree Recycling
Take your tree to the
Bees Ferry Landfill
January 2 – 9, 2010, and
receive a free bag of compost!
Charleston County residents
with curbside pickup can
recycle their trees by putting
their tree on the curb for yard
waste pick-up.
Be sure to remove all
ornaments, tinsel and
decorations prior
to recycling!
lighting
Charleston Lighting and Interiors
Charleston Lighting and Interiors welcomes you to come
browse our extensive collection of chandeliers, ceiling fans,
bath and outdoor lighting within the largest lighting showrooms
in South Carolina. Our highly trained staff of American Lighting
Association Lighting Specialists will be happy to assist you in
new construction, remodeling, or retail selections of any kind.
Visit any of our three locations:
1640 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, West Ashley, 29407
tel 843.766.3055
1109 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, 29464
tel 843.352.0188
850 Bacons Bridge Road, Summerville, 29485
tel 843.285.2884
www.charlestonlightingandinteriors.com
travel & transportation
automotive dealers
Marchant Chevrolet
A Woman-Owned Business
5700 Savannah Highway, Ravenel, 29470
tel 843.722.8208
www.marchantchevy.com
Ravenel Ford
A Woman-Owned Business
6340 Savannah Highway, Ravenel, 29470
tel 843.889.2241
www.ravenelford.com
automotive parts & service
Williams Tire & Automotive
Servicing the Lowcountry since 1975
We offer automotive maintenance and repair, alignment,
aftermarket accessories, wheel sales and other
valuable services to get you back on the road.
Have an auto question and need a trustworthy answer?
Ask Kimberly – our resident, busy-woman car expert
who will tell it to you straight!
Oil changes • Alignments • Tire Mounting and Balancing
• Brakes • Suspension • Shocks • Electrical
Busy women stay “on the go” while we work on your car;
we have a conference room with free wi-fi!
Minutes away from I-26 and I-526
3995 Dorchester Road, Charleston 29405
tel 843.554.0700; 800.968.9827
fax 843.554.1334
email: info@williamstire.com
www.williamstire.com
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betty buzz: TRAVELING WITH THE KIDS
• Give your child a map. Circle your starting point and where you will end up.
Let your child play “navigator” and tell you what city or town you will pass next.

• Plan some breaks along the way. Let the little ones get out and run off some
energy. You should join them: a little exercise will help you stay alert.

• Pack favorite toys: a special blanket, books, a stuffed animal and a tape deck
with sing-along tapes.

• Play road games. Ask your child to look for certain license plates, vehicle types,
buildings, trees, people, etc. Offer a special reward to the winner of this buckled in
treasure hunt.

• Create an incentive. Give your kids a roll of quarters or several one dollar bills
at the beginning of the trip. Take one away each time he or she fusses or complains.
What they have left at the end of the trip is theirs for spending money.

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Arts & Leisure

Sullivan’s Trade-A-Book
Recycle your old reads and pick up something new.
Friendly Staff • Great Selection • Locally-Owned and Operated
1303 Ben Sawyer Boulevard, Suite 3, Mount Pleasant, 29464
tel 843.884.8611

business & finance

Community FirstBank
Get your checking statements online – for FREE!
1,000s of paperbacks It’s Safer • It’s Faster • It’s Easier • It’s Greener
Books on tape and CD tel 843.723.7700
www.commfirstbank.com
1303-3 BEN SAWYER BLVD.
MT. PLEASANT, SC 29464
education & organizations
(843) 884-8611
Lowcountry Local First
The vision of Lowcountry Local First is to see every resident
of the Lowcountry shift an additional 10% of their purchasing
to local independent businesses and farms, and in doing so
transform our local economy!
1345 Avenue G #AA, North Charleston, 29405
tel 843.740.5444
www.lowcountrylocalfirst.org

The Nature Conservancy

Protecting Nature. Preserving Life.
tel 843.937.8807 x13, fax 843.937.6735
email: wthomas@tnc.org
www.nature.org/southcarolina

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betty’s guide to green

green tips

Consigning Women
Recycle • Reuse • RESALE
Dressing smart women since 1989.
Carrying all dress sizes and styles from petite to plus, casual to
cocktail. Remember, if they are not becoming to you,
they should be coming to us!
Mon – Fri 10 am – 6 pm; Sat 10 am – 5 pm Make Your Own
21 Magnolia Road, Avondale, West Ashley, 29407 Wrapping Paper
tel 843.556.1871 Most wrapping paper is
www.consignwomen.com non-recyclable, so save
money by getting creative
hair & skin care while wrapping presents
this season. Ideas to get
Salon Solas you started:
Providing natural alternatives to hair and skin care.
Deep Steep • Soulsalts • Pureology • Simply Organic • Have the kids decorate
49 John Street, Downtown, 29403 paper shopping bags.
tel 843.722.0233
www.salonsolas.com • Old maps look great and a
luggage tag attached as the tag
Sweet 185 Body Sugaring Studio completes the theme.
Charleston’s Premier Studio for gentle, natural
& environmentally friendly hair removal. • Use dishtowels, scarves or
Offering services from brows to brazillians cloth napkins as a part of the
Sugar adheres to the hair and dead skin cells only gift and the wrapping.
meaning an appointment at Sweet 185 leaves you
not only hair free but exfoliated as well! The Sierra Club reports that
SUMMER 2009: SWEET NEW LOCATION! if every family wrapped
476 King Street, King Street, Downtown, 29403 3 gifts this way, it would save
tel 843.329.3500 enough paper to cover
www.sweetbodysugaring.com 45,000 football fields!
See our ad page 3

home & garden

MaidPure, Inc.
An Organic Cleaning Company with a Twist
Dorsey Fairbairn 843.576.9466
Heather Fairbairn 843.576.9465
email: sales@maidpure.com
www.maidpure.com
See our ad page 41

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 calendar fall 2009
For an extended calendar of events, visit EveryBusyWoman.com - Around Town

October
4 18th Annual Latin American Festival - Celebrate Latin American culture and enjoy live salsa
music and other entertainment, as well as food, children’s activities and much more!
North Charleston Wannamaker County Park. 843.795.4386, www.ccprc.com
9 – 11 29th Annual Taste of Charleston - A 3-day celebration of Lowcountry Cuisine with some of
Charleston’s finest, nationally-renowned chefs. Hosted by the Greater Charleston Restaurant
Association; Downtown Charleston and Boone Hall Plantation, 843.577.4030,
www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com
15 Charity Auction Event at SC Thrift and Resale Store (see page 41) - Featuring jewelry,
antiques, art, collectibles, china, glassware, home furnishings & accessories and more.
100% of proceeds go to the Center for Women. To DONATE items to this event, please call
843.971.0552. 6:30 pm and preview begins at 9 am; 1670 Hwy 17 N, Mt. Pleasant.
843.843.971.0552, www.scthriftandresale.com
16 – 18 National Women and Girls Summit - This summit is intended to inform, educate and help
females live a healthy and productive lifestyle. There will be speakers to help educate and give
advice on healthy lifetyles. 843.873.3907, www.natlwomengirlssummit.org
17 Komen Race for the Cure (see page 15) Family Circle Tennis Center, Daniel Island. 843.556.8011,
www.komenlowcountry.org
17 Shine2009 - This day long music festival has fun for the whole family and benefits the Trip
Page Education Initiative. Enjoy children’s activities, food, drink and fantastic music from bands
Blues Traveler, The Original Wailers, Blue Dogs, Sol Driven Train and more! Proceeds benefit
the Charleston County School District and The Trip Page Endowment Scholarship at The
Citadel. Tickets are $40 in advance.
Joe Riley Stadium, Downtown Charleston. 843.469.2835, www.shinefestcharleston.com
17 Scarecrows on the Square – Vote on your favorite of more than 50 scarecrows created by local
families and groups in Downtown Summerville’s Hutchinson Square. Votes are 25 cents and
benefit D.R.E.A.M. Runs through October 31. www.summervillejsl.com
22 Dee Norton Lowcountry Children’s Center 2009 Fall Oyster Roast - Oysters, live music and
fun! Chili-dogs and hot dogs will also be provided, as well as cold-beer, wine and soft drinks.
City Bus Shed, Downtown Charleston. Tickets are $25. Must be 21 or older. 843.723.3600,
www.dnlcc.org
24 Alzheimer’s Association, Charleston Memory Walk - Support the Alzheimer’s Association as
they work to end Alzheimers. Lookout Pavillion, Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina, Mt.
Pleasant. Register at 9 am, walk at 10 am. 843.571.2641, www.memorywalk09.org
24, 25 Annual Fall Tour - The South Carolina Historical Society presents its fall tour of the ACE Basin
region of Ashepoo, Combahee and Edisto. Includes an oyster roast, followed by a self-guided
tour of the region. 843.723.3225, www.www.southcarolinahistoricalsociety.org
29 Coastal Carolina Fair – Fair festivities include an apple pie baking contest, art show, equestrian
competition and classic fair fare. This year’s musical lineup includes Julianne Hough, Lady
Antebellum, and Jake Owen.
Runs through 11/7/2009. Exchange Park, Hwy 78; 843. 572.3161, www.coastalcarolinafair.org

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6 - 7 Fine Art Annual – Presented by the Charleston Fine Art Dealer’s Association.
www.charlestonfineartdealersassociation.com
7, 14, 21,28 Plantation Days at Middleton Place - Each Saturday watch as craftworkers demonstrate
a different aspect of 18th and 19th-century plantation life. 10 am – 4 pm; Regular
Admission,843.556.6020, 800.782.3608, www.middletonplace.org
7 Harvest Fest – Festivities include a chainsaw art demo, hayrides, horse demonstrations, live
bluegrass music, antique tractor display, pumpkin decorating, and more!
11am - 5pm; Mullet Hall Equestrian Center at Johns Island County Park, Johns Island, SC
843.795.4FUN, www.charlestonlowcountry.com
11 VETERANS DAY
12 Holiday Festival of Lights Fun Run & Walk – Get a sneak peak at this year’s holiday lights
display on this non-competitive, 2-mile run/walk.
Run begins at 6:45 pm. James Island County Park, 843.795.4386, www.ccprc.com
26 THANKSGIVING
26 Turkey Day Run and Gobble Wobble – A 5k and a children’s fun run that raises money for local
charities. www.turkeydayrun.com
27 Day After Thanksgiving – A state holiday. Visit www.EveryBusyWoman.com – What’s Hot for the
Black Friday sales offered by Lowcountry businesses.

December
1 - 23 Scuba Santa at the Aquarium – See Santa swim with the fish! Keep an eye on the great ocean
tank, because Santa may just show up in select dive shows. SC Aquarium on Charleston Harbor,
843.577.FISH; http://scaquarium.org/
4 – 11 Candlelight Tour at the Edmondson-Alston House - Take a guided tour of this historic,
preserved home in the same way one would have in the 1800s - by candlelight. Ashley River
Road, Charleston. 843.556.6020, www.middletonplace.org
5 5k Reindeer Walk/Run – Take part in a competitive race or bring your dog and kids for a
leisurely stroll in this 5k for charity. Funds are split between MUSC Children’s Hospital and
the Charitable Society of Charleston’s endowment.
9 am, 161 East Bay Street at Cumberland St. 843.345.6906, www.reindeerrun.org/home
5 Charleston Tree Lighting Ceremony – Join Major Riley and Santa Clause at the lighting of the
City of Charleston’s official, 60-foot Christmas tree.
4:30 pm, Marion Square, Downtown Charleston. 800.724.730, www.charlestoncvb.com
5 Holiday Parade of Boats - Participate in the parade by simply registering, decorating your boat
from stem to stern with lights and joining the fun on the water. Thousands of spectators view
the parade along the route from Mt. Pleasant to Charleston each year.
5 pm, Charleston Harbor; 843.724.7305, www.charlestonarts.sc
12 - 14 Nutcracker Ballet – A Christmas classic to add some cheer to your busy month.
Gaillard Auditorium, Downtown Charleston. 843.723.733, www.nutcrackerballet.net
25 CHRISTMAS DAY
31 NEW YEARS EVE
31 Happy New Years Charleston - Family-oriented and free. Enjoy comedy, African dancing and
live music around the city.
Downtown Charleston and Marion Square. 843.724.7305, www.charlestonlowcountry.com
31 Shaggin at the Shrine - Count down to 2010 with the East Coast Party Band, the Tams and
plenty of other revelers at Camp Happy Days’ New Year’s Eve charity gala.
$85, 7 pm – 2 am . The Shrine, 176 Patriots Point Road, Mt. Pleasant. 843.425.4104

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General Information
ATT Phone Service 888.757.6500 Dorchester County District 2 Schools 873.2901
ATT Repairs 611 Dorchester County District 4 Schools 873.8634
Berkeley County Schools 723.4627 Dorchester County Water & Sewer 832.0075
Berkeley Co. Water & Sanitation Authority 572.4400 Mt. Pleasant Waterworks & Sewer 884.9626
Charleston County Schools 937.6300 South Carolina Electric & Gas 800.251.7234
Charleston Water System 727.6800 US Post Office (24 Hrs) 800.275.8777
Comcast Cable 554.4100

Recycling
DHEC 746.3800 Recycling Center 720.7111
Charleston County Habitat ReStores 724.6900 Goodwill Industries of Lower SC 566.0072

Garbage Collection / Sanitation

Charleston 724.7364 Mt. Pleasant 884.8518
Folly Beach 588.2447 North Charleston 745.1026
Isle of Palms 886.8956 St. Andrews PSD 556.6310
James Island 795.9060

Government
Government Offices SC House 803.734.2010
Charleston City 577.6970 SC Senate 803.212.6700
Folly Beach 588.2447 US House 202.225.3121
Isle of Palms 886.6428 US Senate 202.224.3121
Kiawah Island 768.9166 Voter Registration
Mt. Pleasant 884.8517 Berkeley County 723.3800
North Charleston 554.5700 Charleston County 744.8683
Sullivan’s Island 883.3198 Dorchester County 832.0132
Division of Motor Vehicles 800.442.1368

Emergency Numbers
Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
Police (Non-Emergency) 577.7434
24-Hour Crisis, Intervention and Referral Hotline 744.HELP (4357)
Charleston County Emergency Preparedness Department 202.7400
Crime Stoppers 554.1111
FBI 722.0135
Greater Charleston Emergency Veterinary Clinic 744.3372
Poison Control Center 24-Hour Help Line 800.222.1222
SC Arson Hotline 800.92ARSON (922.7766)
Wildlife Law Enforcement 800.922.5431

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