The Daughter-in-Law Rules

How to Turn Your Mother-in-Law from Your Biggest Critic into Your #1 Fan!

The Daughter-in-Law Rules provides a revolutionary set of strategies, making copasetic coexistence possible at last!

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  • Joel
  • Lisa Allen
  • David34
  • student girl
  • Mark dennis
  • Sally Shields
  • David Thompson
  • Nurture
  • Hedaya Hartford
  • thinking
  • Polly halden
  • nam desi
  • Sarah Lawson
  • Dan Munn
  • Maria James

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January 22
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January 21
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January 19
Hi there Polly! Polly, I do have a question for you... which is, why did you not invite her to one of your kid's events? If you look at that one thing, and then her reaction, it is obvious to me that what you did was very hurtful to her... the DIL…
January 18
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i am having lots of issues lately with my mil. I know everyone and EVERYONE says what??? when i tell them i work with her. but anyways recently, I've had to leave work early because of my family issues( my sister needs a babysitter for her child for…
January 15
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January 15
Hi All! Are you referring to what Fadher wrote, or my response? Thanks all, for participating in this most important discussion! Love, sally
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December 30, 2009
Hi there! I'm so sorry I didn't see this post before now - somehow I didn't get notified! Listen my dear Fadher, you must read the DIL Rules, so here is a link to the eVersion: http://www.thedilrules.com/jvbonusgift/ It's not about her, or changin…
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Hi there! Thank you for writing! The trick is to let them know in advance that you are concerned about this, but what you would like to do. For example, way in advance, tell your MIL (not through your husband) but call her up directly and let her kn…
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zaytunna

Interfering inlaws 9 Replies

Any advice in the following situation? I have a baby girl who is now 4 months old. I moved in next door to my inlaws a few months before I had my daughter, after having spent 3years living some dist…

Started by zaytunna. Last reply by Sally Shields Jan 21.

Polly halden

jealous or control or... what? 1 Reply

i am having lots of issues lately with my mil. I know everyone and EVERYONE says what??? when i tell them i work with her. but anyways recently, I've had to leave work early because of my family issu…

Started by Polly halden. Last reply by Sally Shields Jan 18.

fadher

MIL BACKBITES! 21 Replies

Hi, I would really appreciate it if someone could give me advice.. I have a MIL that backbites me and my family (family as in my brother) i have told her to stop because all the things shes saying…

Started by fadher. Last reply by Sally Shields Jan 5.

Kiki

am I unfair? 1 Reply

I am from a different country, and I have absolutely no family here. I moved to the US with my choice, but it has become just very hard especially since I had my daughter. She is 3 now. So, my in la…

Started by Kiki. Last reply by Sally Shields Nov. 18, 2009.

Hafsa

getting things my way... 3 Replies

Hi, This is my first post here. Not totally sure if such an issue was already discussed. I want a microwave at home. I live with my in-laws, and they are very adamant about not getting a microwave.…

Started by Hafsa. Last reply by Renee Osman, Co-Host Aug. 30, 2009.

Renee Osman, Co-Host

Why must we be so self depreciating? 1 Reply

Dear Sally. I have been enjoying the quiz that you have started on the Marriage Examiner site... I would like some clarification on why exactly we ought to be as humble as pie and self depreciating…

Started by Renee Osman, Co-Host. Last reply by Sally Shields Jun. 14, 2009.

Renee Osman, Co-Host

Good excuses for getting out of events 1 Reply

Please share all the excuses you could use with you MIL, when you really dont want to go out shopping with her, or you really dont want to go to the over 60's spirituality group. No lying allowed -…

Started by Renee Osman, Co-Host. Last reply by Renee Osman, Co-Host May. 6, 2009.

Renee Osman, Co-Host

Neutral topics to discuss with your MIL 3 Replies

Please share all the non-controversial topics you can use when conversing with your MIL. I'll start 1. Her health, 2. Her diet, 3. The grandkids 4. Your husband

Started by Renee Osman, Co-Host. Last reply by Renee Osman, Co-Host May. 3, 2009.

Nurture

MIL bending the rules 2 Replies

Dear Sally and Renee, I wonder if you've come across the scenario where the MIL acts one way when the DH is around but acts differently when he's not there? One of my best friends and her husband tot…

Started by Nurture. Last reply by Nurture May. 1, 2009.

Sally Shields

Isn't there another way to look at it? 7 Replies

Instead of always thinking the worst, isn't there always another angle to consider? Perhaps your MIL's arthritis is acting up...

Started by Sally Shields. Last reply by Sally Shields Apr. 30, 2009.

Renee Osman, Co-Host

In-laws disrupt kid's bedtime routines

Scenario: Parents are trying to teach kids to go to sleep by themselves and sleep through the night without waking up.... it works, and they just persist in instilling good sleeping habits in the ki…

Started by Renee Osman, Co-Host Apr. 26, 2009.

Renee Osman, Co-Host

MIL always rides in the front seat 5 Replies

Hi Sally, A woman recently asked a question on a daughter in-law support forum about her predicament. Her MIL always sits in the front passenger seat and the DIL has to sit in the back. This is real…

Tagged: Dilemmas, DIL

Started by Renee Osman, Co-Host. Last reply by Renee Osman, Co-Host Apr. 24, 2009.

Renee Osman, Co-Host

Encouraging the MIL to keep up with her interests.... 6 Replies

Hi Sally, I have a question for you, if I may! I heard you talking on the Barack Obama Advice Session ;) and you advised the MIL to make sure she keeps up with her interests even though she has mov…

Started by Renee Osman, Co-Host. Last reply by Renee Osman, Co-Host Apr. 22, 2009.

Renee Osman, Co-Host

The Daughter in Law Rules, by Sally Shields

So how many of us here have read the DIL Rules, and what do we think about it? This book really helped changed my mind set. What I liked the most about it was that it didnt mince words - it accepts…

Started by Renee Osman, Co-Host Apr. 20, 2009.

Sally Shields

I have a New Co-Host! 1 Reply

Dear Members, I am so excited to let you know that I have a new co-host here at the DILRules.ning.com site - none other than the absolutely wonderful, passionate, compassionate, enthusiastic, synerg…

Started by Sally Shields. Last reply by Renee Osman, Co-Host Apr. 19, 2009.

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Barbara Wilkins

Speech Writing: How To Write A Good One?

Speech writing is in lots of ways similar writing a paper, apart from that there is no penalty for spelling and punctuation mistakes. You should not try to write words in your speech that you are not relaxed pronouncing or don't know the meaning of because it can lead to a less fluently delivered speech.

To be able to write a high-quality speech is a lot like making a good cake. Having the right elements is key for it's success. Every… Continue

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The DIL Rules Mnemonics!

My new friend and inspirational youth leader, Derrick Hayes, came up with some absolutely brilliant and creative mnemonics for the DIL Rules and I wanted to share them with you.

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Do What You Love

When you are doing something that takes you into what Deepak Chopra calls “Timeless Awareness,” you will get supercharged and not think about time or money. It will bring you internal satisfaction that transcends the fleeting negative feelings that come with thinking about money or the lack-thereof.

Partner with a Non-Profit

Giving back has actually led to quantum leap in my success, because when you partner with a charitable cause, you now have an entire database and media p… Continue

Posted by Sally Shields on May 7, 2009 at 11:39pm

Sally Shields

Are You a Mom and Trying to Do It All?

As a mom, we try to do it all. For example, I teach, do workshops, co-host a weekly radio show, give online tele-classes, write books, blog, tweet, do a weekly newsletter, prepare corporate sponsorships, answer HARO ads, etc. I also am a jazz pianist and mother of two small children.

Here are some tips as to how to do it all:

Do not Procrastinate!

When you have five minutes to do something on your to do list, do it! I used to let things pile up but now I realize that five minutes is golden an… Continue

Posted by Sally Shields on May 7, 2009 at 11:38pm

Sally Shields

Do What Works with Your Mother-in-Law

There are some deceptively simple ways to help daughters-in-law to gain the trust and build the foundation of friendship with a very deliberate, proactive set of strategies to use with one’s husband’s mother. It is based on one of the seven spiritual laws of success, which is—the quickest way to get what you want is to help others get what they want. The rules work wonders so that any daughter-in-law can transform the relationship with her mother-in-law from one fraught with tension and competit… Continue

Posted by Sally Shields on May 7, 2009 at 11:37pm

 
 

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A Magical 10 Year Anniversary Surprise

Sally’s Newsletter, Tuesday,

* * * Quote of the Week * * *

"Laughter is to life what shock absorbers are to
automobiles. It won't take the potholes out of the
road, but it sure makes the ride smoother."
—Barbara Johnson
-Writer

* * * Sally Commentary * * *

Last year on our 9th wedding anniversary, my
husband suggested that we go to a restaurant in
Greenwich village in NYC, somewhere we used to go
to eat and sit in for a jam session. (My husband
is a jazz bass player, and I am a pianist). So we
went! Little did we know that we were going to
run into musicians that we knew, and after
dinner, they asked if we wanted to sit in. Of
course, we said yes.

I always wore my wedding ring on special occasions,
but always was careful to put it in my purse if I were to
take it off playing the piano. After I had our two children,
however, I was gigging less and less, and wore the
ring less and less, because it would snag on my
baby's clothes, or I didn't want to scratch my
kids while picking them up. But when I wasn't
wearing it, it would sit lovingly in a small red
sparkly container in a very specific place on my
bureau. It was either in the red case, or on my
finger. I loved the ring as much as I did the
day I got it, and whether I was wearing it or not,
it was always in my heart as a symbol of the
romantic time that symbolized young love.

Now, I had been out of practice putting the ring
in my purse. I hastily took off the ring set, as I
can't play too well with it on. Sometimes it turns
around and the diamond would click on the keys.
I placed it on top of the piano, making a mental
note to myself, something like, "I will be SURE
not to forget I did that. It is not possible,
anyways, because I will see it when I get up to
play." However, after we played a couple of tunes,
the adrenaline was running high. We thanked the
musicians, who wished us a happy anniversary, and
we were on our merry way. Me, and my husband. Me
and my bare finger. Of course I called the restaurant
the minute I got home and realized I didn't have it.
But, the ring was gone. I was heartbroken!

One day I was doing some banking, and suddenly
remembered that I had opened a business account a
while back that I wasn’t using. There was $935 in there.
I thought to myself that maybe I could use this money
towards another ring someday...

This year, December 22nd was our ten-year
anniversary. One year ago to that day, I lost my
ring. My husband asked me what I wanted to do
for our anniversary, and I told him that I wanted
to go back to the ring shop we had gone to, and see if
I could find a replacement ring, and that I had
found some money that we could use towards one.
So... we went. The prices had gone up in a decade,
but we picked a small .38 carrot diamond that, with the
setting the price came to just about $2,000. I used the
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* * * Inspirational thought * * *

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Have a beautiful week, and don't forget 
to

call
 your mother-in-law, if only to 
ask

how she is 
feeling!!! 







With gratitude,







Speaker, Radio Personality and
International Media Specialist
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It's Time to Visit My Very Own MIL!

Sally’s Newsletter, Tuesday, December 15th

* * * Quote of the Week * * *

"When you have a purpose in life, a vision for what you
want to achieve, and know why you want to achieve it,
work becomes fun, and the time you spend working seems
to just whizz by." — Clayton J. Moore
, Financial Expert

* * * Sally Commentary * * *

It’s holiday time, and like many of us, I will
be going to be going to visit none other than my
very own MIL! I have to say, that she has been a
very, very loving and supportive MIL since our big
blowout last year after she read The DIL Rules.
(As many of you know, I wasn’t welcome at
Christmas ’08). What a difference a year makes!
Well, we have come full circle. I honestly think
that appearing on Fox news and Rachel Ray was what
made her proud of me ultimately. LOL!

But in all seriousness, What surprised me the
most, was that when I started writing the book I
was bordering on frustration, anger, and
resentfulness. When I came out the other side I
was filled with compassion, patience and empathy.

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advice: Never give up on your dreams. You don't
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set limits and reach for the sky. Do positive
affirmations morning and evening, and you will see
your thoughts transform into things. You can
manifest your desires by focusing on the things
that you want. And remember, don't give up because
it takes a while for the universe to prepare the
meal that you've ordered, but know that it is in
the oven back there so make sure you don't leave
the restaurant!


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* * * Inspirational thought * * *

"You must be the change you wish to see in the
world." — Mahatma Gandhi, Indian leader

Have a beautiful week, and don't forget 
to

call
 your mother-in-law, if only to 
ask

how she is 
feeling!!! 







With gratitude,


Sally :-)


Speaker, Radio Personality and
International Media Specialist
AS SEEN IN STAR MAGAZINE
AS SEEN ON FOX AND FRIENDS
AS RECOMMENDED BY DR. LAURA
AS HEARD ON MARTHA STEWART RADIO
www.sallyshields.com/productsandservices
co-host, "Blurb!" www.blogtalkradio/blurb

P.S. Are You Ready to Learn all the Insider
Publicity Secrets to Help Make you a Bestselling
Author? I will reveal everything I've learned
about becoming a successful author.

No matter how much or how little you've done so
far in your career as an author, I can help you
get to a much higher level of publicity,
credibility, and income.You'll save thousands of
dollars and countless hours, as I will provide
you with the information you need to get lots of
exposure for your books. I'll help you learn a
lot about selling more books and getting lots of
coverage for it—for free!

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Stay Tuned for the iDaughter-in-Law iApp!

Sally’s Newsletter, Thursday, December 9th, 2009

* * Quote of the Week * * *

"Treat your friends as you do your pictures, and
place them in their best light." —Jennie Jerome
Churchill
, 1854-1921, Writer and Mother of Sir
Winston Churchill

* * * Sally Commentary * * *

When I was at the self-publishing convention a
few weeks ago, I attended a seminar about book
marketing. My radar is always on the lookout for
new and cool ideas that I haven’t tried. There
was one guy on the panel, who had written a book
called “Question of the Day” and had turned it
into an iAPP for the iPhone.

So, I went home and said to my husband, hey, can
you program an iApp for me? He thought it was a
great idea, but said it had to be something
interactive like a quiz, so I went at it,
reformulating the DIL Rules into a quiz format.
Being the Mac geek that he is, DH went out and
bought this $40 book at Barnes and Noble and it
was like, 400 pages. After reading the intro, he
quickly realized that it would be the
equivilllent of learning Swahili, and that really,
he just wanted to play his bass. Who could argue
with that? So, I pretty much gave up on the
idea... kind of, that is...

Then, in passing, a friend mentioned Guru.com,
so I posted there, just on the off
chance that someone might actually KNOW
"Swahilli," and to my great surprise, I got 11
bids—and one of the bidders quoted me only
$350! I was BLOWN AWAY! So, I hired him. His
name is Rajneesh and he’s from India and quite
brilliant. So, stay tuned for the iDaughter-in-Law
iApp! Coming Soon!

I love finding new and cool ways to advertise the
book! It just tickles me and it's fun to be able
to offer these suggestions to others and help them
on their way as well.

* * *Holiday Gift Motherload! * * *

If you do NOTHING else today, do THIS!
Today only ...

You can legally acquire over $2,850.00 worth of
gifts, bonuses, and life-changing tools for only
$15.56.

Here's the deal... it happens TODAY,
And we really need your help.

I have a personal goal of helping Dr. Beth
Erickson reach the #1 position on Amazon.com with
the launch of her book, Marriage Isn't For
Sissies: 7 Simple Keys to the Best Part of Your
Life! Plus, we're going to reward you in a big way.

Today, Dr. Beth is being joined by a platinum
team of relationship advice experts and success
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world to give you an outstanding opportunity.

Literally, over $2,850.00 in GIFTS for YOU ...
But there is an even bigger purpose to this
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15% of the proceeds from the sale of this book go
to the charity Second Harvest Heartland, a
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Discover the secrets of staying in love,
deepening your trust in your spouse or partner,
fighting fairly, working together to heal past
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This is a one-time offer—available for only the next
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You will LOVE this book!

* * * A Most Cool Blog * * *

Are you looking for product reviews, contests,
giveaways, sweepstakes, freebies, book reviews,
and more? If so, you're in the right place. "I lurv"
winning and entering contests, sweeps, giveaways,
and getting freebies for you and me! Welcome and
enjoy!

Tania Bugnet
calgarygal@gmail.com
http://luckycanuck.blogspot.com
http://www.holidaygifthunt.com/index.php?plink=1259688775_XL853

* * * A Fun Book Bundlz Interview with Sally! * * *

http://www.bookbundlz.com/BBArticle.aspx?articleId=19

* * * A Most Important Book! * * *

As important as it is to develop a healthy and
happy relationship with your MIL—the primary
relationship is the one with your husband. If you
are having doubts about your upcoming wedding, or
think a friend is about to marry the wrong guy,
you must get this book! How Not to Marry the Wrong
Guy: A Guide for Avoiding the Biggest Mistake of
your Life was written to help women figure out
whether they are marrying the right guy for the
right reasons. Written by a practicing marriage
and family therapist—and a woman who called off
her first wedding—the book offers practical
advice to help women listen to their gut feelings.

The authors interviewed hundreds of women who got
married even though they “knew they were making
as mistake as they walked down the aisle.” They
believe that women can learn how to find the right
guy by understanding why so many women date—and
subsequently marry—the wrong one. For more
information, visit the author’s web site at:
www.coldfeetpress.com


* * * A List Building Event for Christmas * * *

Something very big is happening in the next 4
days, and it's only going to involve a few selected
marketers. That's why I'm sending you this
private invitation as a valued subscriber.

I was just speaking with Robert Mesa (a
well-known Internet Marketer), and we both
realized something very important...

You see, most Marketers could be making a lot
more money if they only had more traffic coming
to their website, and easy access to marketing tools
that have made other marketers work easier, and made
them a lot of money.

So, Robert Mesa has called in some favors from a
whole bunch of top online marketers and convinced
them all to give you TONS of f.ree products and
services at no cost to you.

This is coming in just 4 days!

You may be wondering, "what's the catch?"
well, there ISN'T one. I hope that you will make lots of
money selling and using those products. So, stay tuned,
and I'll let you know as soon as this is
released!

* * * Inspirational thought * * *

"As we express our gratitude, we must never
forget that the highest appreciation is not to
utter words, but to live by them."—John F.
Kennedym 
1917-1963, 35th President of the United
States

Have a beautiful week, and don't forget 
to

call
 your mother-in-law, if only to 
ask

how she is 
feeling!!! 







With gratitude,

Sally :-)



Speaker, Radio Personality and
International Media Specialist
AS SEEN IN STAR MAGAZINE
AS SEEN ON FOX AND FRIENDS
AS RECOMMENDED BY DR. LAURA
AS HEARD ON MARTHA STEWART RADIO
www.sallyshields.com/productsandservices
co-host, "Blurb!" www.blogtalkradio/blurb

P.S. Are You Ready to Learn all the Insider
Publicity Secrets to Help Make you a Bestselling
Author? I will reveal everything I've learned
about becoming a successful author.

No matter how much or how little you've done so
far in your career as an author, I can help you
get to a much higher level of publicity,
credibility, and income.You'll save thousands of
dollars and countless hours, as I will provide
you with the information you need to get lots of
exposure for your books. I'll help you learn a
lot about selling more books and getting lots of
coverage for it—for free!

http://www.sallyshields.com/psr

Sally and the Ellusive Tamiflu Antidote!

Sally’s Newsletter, Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

* * * Quote of the Week * * *

"Do not wait; the time will never be, 'just
right.' Start where you stand, and work with
whatever tools you may have at your command, and
better tools will be found as you go along."

—Napoleon Hill, 1883-1970, Author of Think and
Grow Rich

* * * Sally Commentary * * *

Last week my son came home with a note from
nursery school saying that a child in his class
had contracted H1N1. Thrilling... I heeded our
Pediatrician’s last year’s advice and took it
lightly. It’s just the flu, right? However, a
couple of days later, our little fish-winner came
down with a fever, cough and listlessness that was
worrisome indeed! So we brought him in. A blood
test and chest X-rays were ordered, and Tamiflu
was prescribed as well as a humidifier, fluids and
lots of rest. I focused my mind on the above tasks
and my organized mind was on a straight path, and
worry at bay, until I tried to get the
prescription filled... The first pharmacy said they
didn’t do “compounds.” The second one said they
didn’t receive any Tamiflu this year. By the
time I got to the third one I was beginning to get
a tad bit nervous. It only took, “Oh, you’ll never
get it. They’re not sending it anymore,” for
me to burst into tears of worry and distress! I
stood by the pharmacy window, like a helpless
female, tears streaming down my face. I had no
idea what to do. After about ten minutes, said
pharmacist looked at me and declared, “Well, I
suppose I could make it for you. But I’m really
busy. You’ll have to wait a couple of hours.”
Um, Okay, no problem there... you can MAKE IT?
Why didn’t you tell me that in the first
place?!!!” It was a very unusual and perplexing
situation, to be told by everyone that Tamiflu
wasn’t available, only to be told that it was,
but simply inconvenient, as it had to be made from
a tablet into a liquid that could be ingested by
children. I didn’t question it... just counted
my blessings. Five days later, Lorenzo is back up
and running, bugging and driving his big sister
crazy. From this perspective, I welcome the
conflicts, lack of harmony, fights, arguments, all
of it!! This kind of experience certainly puts a
different perspective on things and I am eternally
grateful for the health of my children. What a
wonderful Thanksgiving!

* * * An Awesome Website! * * *

"I'm Not Obsessed" is an online destination which
focuses on the entertainment and lifestyle needs
of today’s woman.

INO has been Featured on CBS News, Fox Five News, E!
Entertainment, Good Morning America, Pregnancy and
Newborn Magazine, TV Guide Channel, Newsday, CBS's
ShowBuzz, The NY Post's Page Six, Much Music
Canada, LIBN, The Spike Feresten Show and Fox News
Live! Serving between 6.3 and 7 million page views a
month.

"I'm Not Obsessed" offers work and family friendly
insight into the latest celebrity gossip,
paparazzi photos, and up-to-the-minute pop culture
news. INO Style focuses on beauty and fashion
reviews, shopping trends, designer previews, and
full runway coverage. They even help their readers
obtain the celebrity look and the celebrity look
for less. INO Mommy provides their readers with the
latest in family news, product reviews, steals and
deals and features great buys from online
retailers. For more info, please email Vera Sweeney—
Owner of I'm Not Obsessed at: info@imnotobsessed.com
or visit: http://imnotobsessed.com for more details.

* * * Sonia Ricotti * * *


My friend Sonia Ricotti helps people manifest
their 
dream life through mastering "The Law of
Attraction" 
better than anyone I know.


In fact, she literally wrote the book on it with her
#1 
Amazon.com bestselling book, The Law of Attraction
Plain and Simple. Sonia's book has been
described as "Taking The Secret
 to the
next level” because it teaches the one thing
that
 was not discussed in the blockbuster hit
DVD. 

What is it? 

HOW to generate
positive energy all the time—no matter
 what
life throws at you! Let’s face it, it’s easy
to 
generate positive energy, feel good, and
have positive 
thoughts when everything is going
great in your life, but 
what about when
something negative happens (i.e. divorce, 
job
loss, debt, illness, etc.) then, it isn’t so
easy, 
is it? 



In celebration of the launching of her new paperback

version of her book, Sonia has created a video to 
show
you exactly how to do that and she's also offering

some incredible extra gifts to those who check
out her book! 

Click here right now to take a
look; 

I promise you'll enjoy what Sonia has to offer!

http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?af=948215


* * * Great Cookbook Giveaway * * *


Willie Crawford, a 13 year internet marketing
veteran, and author of a best-selling cookbook has
put together an incredible giveaway event that you
DO want to be a part of.

Unlike the countless other "copycat" internet
marketing giveaways, which can have limited appeal
and therefore produce limited results, this
giveaway attracts cooks and homemakers. In many
households, it IS the homemaker who controls
discretionary spending. The gifts being given
away are PDF cookbooks and other cooking related
items.

Willie conservatively estimates that this
giveaway will attract a minimum of 70,000 members.
After all, everybody eats—right?

It's called The Great Cookbook Giveaway and you
need to get registered right away. To register as
a contributor, you just need to contribute a
quality cookbook or cooking related item.

This is destined to be the biggest list-building
giveaway hosted to date. Willie is a master
promoter, and has plans that incorporate your
efforts but also his own publicity and social
media marketing machine. In other words, you do
want to stand in front of this traffic and
redirect it to your site... and build your list!

The Great Cookbook Giveaway launched November
16th and runs through December 16th. This timing
puts you in front of millions of people looking
for holiday cooking ideas AND holiday gift ideas.
To quote Willie Crawford himself, "Can you say "Ka-ching?"
To join now, please visit:

http://greatcookbookgiveaway.com/partners/id/sallyshields/email-1

* * * Inspirational thought * * *


"Most people never get their year going until
mid-March. All the heavy hitters that I know start
off with a BIG January and build on it." —Bob
Proctor


Have a beautiful week, and don't forget 
to

call
 your mother-in-law, if only to 
ask

how she is 
feeling!!! 







With gratitude,





















Speaker, Radio Personality and
International Media Specialist
AS SEEN IN STAR MAGAZINE
AS SEEN ON FOX AND FRIENDS
AS RECOMMENDED BY DR. LAURA
AS HEARD ON MARTHA STEWART RADIO
www.sallyshields.com/productsandservices
co-host, "Blurb!" www.blogtalkradio/blurb

P.S. Are You Ready to Learn all the Insider
Publicity Secrets to Help Make you a Bestselling
Author? I will reveal everything I've learned
about becoming a successful author.

No matter how much or how little you've done so
far in your career as an author, I can help you
get to a much higher level of publicity,
credibility, and income.You'll save thousands of
dollars and countless hours, as I will provide
you with the information you need to get lots of
exposure for your books. I'll help you learn a
lot about selling more books and getting lots of
coverage for it—for free!

http://www.sallyshields.com/psr

P.S.S. Here is a little kudo I received from one of
my marketing clients... please see how he addressed
this envelope... very sweet!

Sally Visits Endless Games!

Sally’s Newsletter, Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

* * * Quote of the Week * * *

"We must have perseverance and above all
confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we
are gifted for something and that this thing must
be attained." —Marie Curie
1867-1934,
Physicist

* * * Sally Commentary * * *

This week I had a meeting with the Endless Games
company (i.e. Six Degrees of Separation, The Newlywed
Game) about, The Daughter-in-Law Rules Board
Game. Now, every night all my kids want to do is
play, “The Daughter-in-Law Rules Candyland” as
they call it! LOL! Here are a couple of pictures
of my prototype:


































Overall, it was great meeting, and many
suggestions were made. Back to the drawing
“board” so to speak, but it’s all good! I
learned a lot about the board game industry and
what some of the elements are that make or break a
successful game. Stay tuned!

* * * The Bride’s Book Magazine * * *

Bride’s Book gave The DIL Rules a shout-out in
their current issue of the award winning wedding
magazine, The Bride’s Book as one of their
favorite wedding planning websites/Blogs. The
magazine will be in all Barnes & Nobles, Borders
Bookstores, Waldenbooks and B. Dalton and major
grocery stores throughout North and South Carolina
by Dec 1st. The e-version is on their national
website now. You can view it by clicking this link
http://raleigh.thebridesbook.com/e-zine.php and
turning to page 19.



















As well, here is a new song I just wrote for the
wedding of a close friend. You can check it out
by going here:

http://tinyurl.com/yzyhewp

* * * An Amazing Wedding Professional * * *

Alaina Marie Becker, will be your back office for
your company. She knows that it is hard to market
your services, prepare the weddings and deal with
ongoing issues with missing information from the
bride and groom. That is where Alaina come in. She
will do this for you. This way you can focus on
the task at hand which is organizing the best
wedding possible. Her fees are not high and can be
paid in different ways. 

To contact Alaina
Marie Becker email her at alainabecker@aol.com.
Mention this newsletter and get 10% off her the
hourly rate!

* * * Struggling with Homework? * * *

When your child has homework, you have homework.
If your child is procrastinating, struggling to
get homework done, saying "I can't" or not wanting
to do it at all, it can be very stressful for you
and your child. 

If you'd like to reduce your
stress and get homework done without so much
struggle, then please join my colleague, Toni
Schutta, a Parent Coach and Licensed Psychologist
for a "Homework Success" teleclass Thurs., Nov.
19. 



Attend this class and you will:



Get results
Be less frustrated 

Create homework rituals that work
Make learning fun 

Reduce power struggles
Empower your child to be more successful

Here's what past participants had to say:




“This class had good practical examples
combined with theory. My favorite part was munchie
math. I will be better able to get my daughter to
do homework by herself as a result of this
training.” —

Middleton Elementary School
Mom



"There are many practical tips and strategies
that are offered for parents and caregivers and I
highly recommend the class.”

 —Naomi
Banick, District Family Involvement Coordinator,
Roseville Area Schools

"I'll be able to use this information at home
with my kids, while coaching sports, mentoring
scouts and helping co-workers." —MinnTech Dad

If you decide to make this purchase,
you’ll receive a 60-minute teleclass packed with
strategies that you can begin to use immediately,
a study guide to deepen your learning and an
extensive resource list. Toni has helped hundreds
of families with homework success and has
successfully used them with her children, too.
Come to "school" for 60-minutes and find
solutions to help you for years to come.

Sign up now for the "Homework Success"
teleclass and reduce your stress. Your
satisfaction is 100% guaranteed.

Here's to
your success! Register here now:

http://www.profcs.com/app/?af=1093312

* * * Nanette Carrol * * *

The Communication Problem Solver, Simple Tools
and Techniques for Busy Managers (AMACOM). It is
endorsed on the jacket by Jim Cathcart, Tony
Alessandra, and Sam Horn. Michael Soon Lee (NSA
also) wrote the Foreword.

* * * Put More Money in Your Pocket! * * *

I just found out that Loral Langemeier,
famed author
of the NYT Bestselling Millionaire
Series, has just
released her much anticipated
book

, Put More Cash in Your Pocket

https://liveoutloud.infusionsoft.com/go/BookLaunch/sallys

If you find yourself up late worried about
money and
 debt, this book is exactly what you've
been waiting for. 

Loral really knows her
stuff, you likely have seen 
her featured on CBS,
CNN, Forbes, Business Week and
 many more
places.

 Her new book is a very simple,
straight forward approach 
to making cash now
with knowledge and experience you
 already
have. 

It is based on her standing room only
workshops renown 
in the media for helping 100%
of her attendees make
 money before the event
ends!

 Not only that, but Loral has a special
"friends" site
 where with every book, you get...


$1247 in Bonus Gifts
!

To celebrate, for a limited time, she is giving
away
 some of her bestselling audio programs to
you as a
 gift with every purchase of the $20
book.

 These audios are the perfect
complement to the book,
 that sell on her website
for hundreds of dollars but are yours free as
a reward for stepping up to 
receive her new
book! 

 Let's help get this economy back on track,
starting 
with your own wallet.



https://liveoutloud.infusionsoft.com/go/BookLaunch/sallys



P.S. When Loral's friends (many other bestselling
authors), heard of her new book, they lined up
to
 include their special bonus gifts.

 You
can see all $1247 bonuses right here:

https://liveoutloud.infusionsoft.com/go/BookLaunch/sallys


* * * A Short Guide to a Happy Marriage * * *

by Sharon Gilchrest O'Neill, Ed.S., LMFT
Hardcover, 64 pages, Beautiful Gift Book

"The message of this book is one that should be
read by all married couples. This missive presents
twenty insightful and, in some ways, surprising
suggestions to help couples recapture and maintain
the romance and closeness that the author says
needs to be an integral part of marriage. Using a
direct and simple approach, she asks couples to
live by the tenets of a committed relationship.
O'Neill has a natural popular voice in this book
that is enticing, as it beckons readers to
continue reading."—Paraphrased from the Midwest
Book Review

* * * Inspirational thought * * *

"Successful people make decisions quickly and
change them slowly if and when at all."
—Napoleon Hill
, Author of Think and Grow Rich

Have a beautiful week, and don't forget 
to

call
 your mother-in-law, if only to 
ask

how she is 
feeling!!! 








With gratitude,





Speaker, Radio Personality and
International Media Specialist
AS SEEN IN STAR MAGAZINE
AS SEEN ON FOX AND FRIENDS
AS RECOMMENDED BY DR. LAURA
AS HEARD ON MARTHA STEWART RADIO
www.sallyshields.com/productsandservices
co-host, "Blurb!" www.blogtalkradio/blurb

P.S. Are You Ready to Learn all the Insider
Publicity Secrets to Help Make you a Bestselling
Author? I will reveal everything I've learned
about becoming a successful author.

No matter how much or how little you've done so
far in your career as an author, I can help you
get to a much higher level of publicity,
credibility, and income.You'll save thousands of
dollars and countless hours, as I will provide
you with the information you need to get lots of
exposure for your books. I'll help you learn a
lot about selling more books and getting lots of
coverage for it—for free!

http://www.sallyshields.com/psr


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