After having stepped away from the shop and the blog for a bit, I’m back and excited about all that Fall and the holidays will bring. I’m even more excited because, for those of you familiar with the WTSB site, I’m guessing you’ve noticed that it has had some work done.

The initial visual design of the site didn’t represent the ultimate brand that I saw in my head therefore I worked with a great designer, Kyle Gallant, to take the images I had in my head and bring them to the screen.

It is only fitting then, that this month’s mantra is “If only ______ could see me now.”

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Words to Sweat by: If only _____ could see me now.

While some have this mantra take on a ‘neener neener boo boo’ tone, I have always thought of it as a ‘those who would be proud of me’ mantra. There are so many people who have supported me throughout the years – not all of whom are still in my life – who would be tickled by how Whimsical Walney, Inc. has been reinvented after the CPSIA put an end to my children’s products.

The Words to Sweat Byâ„¢ products may have a health and fitness focus, but the mantras are meant to hold a deeper meaning than just getting in your workout. So this month’s posts are going to focus on remembering how to be our best both because of and in spite of what we think of ourselves and what other people think about us.

How would you fill in the blank?

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It’s official. Summer is here in full force in the Bay Area and around the country. As people move their workouts and activities outdoors in order to enjoy the sun, the surf, and the great festivals that Summer typically offers, staying hydrated is top-of-mind.

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This month’s mantra reminds us to continue our fitness regime while also staying healthy in the heat. Posts this month will focus on reusable bottles and containers that are good for us as well as good for the earth, as well as outdoor activities to keep ourselves and our families moving without falling into a rut.

What are your Summer plans and how do you keep yourself and your family healthy and hydrated during this busy time?

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Mantra of the Month: Whatever you do, don’t hold your breath

May 10, 2010

“Whatever you do, don’t hold your breath” is the mantra for the month of May because I have been using it a lot lately over the past week.
Several business-related events transpired all at once last week leaving me behaving more like a lawyer and less like a entrepreneur continuing to build her business and [...]

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Mantra of the Month: Take it all in stride.

April 3, 2010

This month’s mantra, “Take it all in stride” is one of the double-entendre towels and applicable to our physical and emotional health as we move into Spring across the nation.
As the mantra relates to our physical health, it reminds us is a time enjoy the longer days (thank you daylight savings!) and find our stride [...]

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Mantra of the Month: Strength. Compassion. Peace.

March 2, 2010

Not only does the Words to Sweat By site have a fresh new look and structure but the blog content is also starting anew.
What isn’t going to change is the overall structure of the content. Each month, I am going to use a Words to Sweat By mantra as the focal point for that [...]

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