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11/26/2021 0 Comments Life, Love and Loss“Friends share each other’s gladness and wipe each other’s tears.” - Charles Jeffreys
FYI - Spoiler alert - A “heavy” post. You may need some kleenex. You’ve seen the astonishing photos; you may be living the pain and anguish of the last two weeks here in British Columbia, you know someone who is affected, you know you are helping or you want to help. That’s what friends and family and even people we don’t know do, have done and are doing. 😮 The “Atmospheric River” has caused utter desolation beyond comprehension. It has caused rivers of emotions, distress and unimaginable havoc, suffering and loss. 😭 😩 🌊 What do you do? What do you say? How do you help? 🙋🏻♀️ 🙋♂️ Over here, we’re overwhelmed, shocked and profoundly saddened by the kidnapping for ransom and senseless murder of someone we know, a kind, gentle and loving man; husband, father, Opa, brother, friend and colleague, through my husband’s relatives and our very dear, long-time friends. 😭 💔 😭 There are absolutely NO words to describe the unspeakable grief and agony. You realize your family and friends are important. 💕 You are aware of what truly matters in your life. You are reminded of the brevity of life. You remember the good times of your life and your loved ones. 🤗 You volunteer, donate, pick up and deliver the necessities of life, “lend an ear”, share resources; you support the best way you can if you’re able. 🙏 You consider getting together with them to #celebratethespecialmoments hug each other, cry, scream if you need to, laugh, sing, dance, and break bread together. 😊 You will cherish time well spent with people; loved ones and “strangers” alike and make beautiful, enduring memories. 🥰 You can share meaningful time together and have your “friends” gathering done for you. You can help your neighbour because 20% 💵 of your event will be donated to help our #floodvictims ☺️ You will feel good knowing that you are supporting others and creating deep bonds with people. 😌 “You can’t give your life more time, so give the time you have left more life.” - Unknown How have you been dealing with the sadness, heaviness and turmoil of recent weeks? Let’s share and support each other. 🤗 Feel free to comment below; you could be helping someone with your words. 🤲 Blessings to you, your family and friends and everyone who is a part of this. 🙏 ❤️ 💕 💔 ❤️🩹 🥀 😔 🤗 ☕️ 🧁 🍰 🌺 🌹 👩🌾 🚜 #timewithfriendsistimewellspent #taketimeforyourfriends #seefriends #seefamily #seecommunity #seegatherer #fridayfeels #fridayfriends #supportsmallbusiness #womensupportingwomen #womenempoweringwomen #womeninbusiness #farmersofbc #farmingmatters #farmersareawesome #lifeonethefarm #farminglife #lifeinthecountry #givingback #volunteeringmatters #helpyourneighbour #loveyourneighbour #bcfloods #abbotsford #fraservalley #langley #yvr #yvreventplanning @signature_experience_events @thetealadyrita @ritamargaritafarmer
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11/24/2021 0 Comments Dreaming, Planning & Christmas PartiesYou can have a fabulous time and #celebratethespecialmoments with your favourite people! 😃
Event planning done ✅ for you! 😌 What special events do you want to host? What are your dreams for a party?🎉 Who will you invite and gather together with for Christmas and the festive season? 🎄 Contact your family, friends and colleagues for a party! 📱 🎉 Then sit back, exhale and relax knowing the details are all taken care of. 😊 😃 🤗 💕 ❤️ ☕️ 🍵 🎂 🍰 🧁 🍷 🥂 🌲 #spreadingjoy #seasonofjoy #celebratethereasonfortheseason #makememoriesforalifetime #cherishthemoments #eventplanner #eventplanning #plannersofinstagram #detailsdoneforyou #partytime #christmasparties #langleyplanner #fraservalleyplanner #afternoontea #alwaystimefortea #christmasteaparty #womensupportingwomen #womenempoweringwomen #givingback #dreamsandplans #followyourdreams #seefriends #seefamily #seecommunity #yvr #yvrplanner #yvrrealestate #lovewhatyoudoandserve 📷@signature_experience_events 11/20/2021 0 Comments Women’s Entrepreneurship DayYou already know what day it is today - Friday! 😊
Do you know that today is Women’s Entrepreneurship Day? 😃 Today is a day to celebrate women!! 👸 🎉 “We celebrate Women’s Entrepreneurship Day on November 19th every year. About 85% of purchases and close to $20 trillion in global spending is credited to women. However, the workforce lacks women, and they earn only around 10% of the world’s income. Over the years, we have seen a rise in women entrepreneurs making headway and owning profitable businesses. Women’s Entrepreneurship Day recognizes this contribution and seeks to promote a more conducive environment for business women.” - National Today Here are a few ways you can observe Women’s Entrepreneurship Day: Promote your female friends' businesses by telling others about them and their accomplishments Promote them on your social media accounts by sharing photos and engaging with them When you are looking to purchase items for your business or yourself, look for a female-owned business to suppo Encourage them with your words Look for opportunities to refer them to others Leave testimonials and reviews Who will you support and promote? What ways do you support your friends and their businesses? Drop a heart and your comments ⬇️ Do it. 📱 ☺️ You will feel good knowing you are supporting others. ☺️ You will be remembered for your kindness. 🙏 Imagine; whether you support one, two, ten or more female-owned businesses, you create a beautiful ripple effect. 🌊 One act of kindness creates a “ripple effect” of kindness. It starts as a single act and spreads outward affecting many more. 💕 🥰 #womensentrepreneurshipday #womenentrepreneurship #womensupportingwomen #womenentrepreneurs #femaleentrepreneur #womenempowerment #supportsmallbusiness #bossbabe #womenownedbusiness #femaleentrepreneurs #supportfemaleentrepreneurs #supportwomenownedbusiness #girlsbuildingempires #herbusiness #ladyboss #bhfyp #communityovercompetition #celebratethespecialmoments #spreadingjoy #eventplannerbusiness #langleybusiness #fraservalley #yvrplanner #yvrpartyplanner @signature_experience_events You can see some behind the scenes happenings I’ve been involved in this week. Do you know that my heritage is Mennonite background? You already know when you follow me on IG, that I love people, events, events, baking and cooking, and food! The best part; the eating part with people, makes the work all worthwhile. You can support local artisans and crafters, and do your Christmas shopping next week November 15 - 20, 2021. There will be a Christmas Market at Mennonite Heritage Museum in Abbotsford. #clickonlinkinbio for more details. Stay tuned for more “get to know me” and #behindthescenes event stuff. Tell me about you and your background. Do you know about and/or love Menno foods? Which delicious foods have you tasted? See you next week at the Christmas Market at MHM! ❤️ 🥰 🤗 😃 🤤 🎁 💝 🍵 ☕️ 🥘 🍪 #spreadingjoy #celebratethespecialmoments #baking #cooking #mennoniteheritagemuseum #mennonitefoods #mennonitepastries #borscht #peppernuts #christmasbaking #handmade #bakedwithlove #afternoontea #teatime #christmasmarket2021 #giftideas #givingback #christmascraftfair2021 #christmasatthemuseum2021 #abbotsfordbc #fraservalley #supportlocal #shoplocal #foodfriday #supportsmallbusiness #womenempoweringwomen #womensupportingwomen #langleybusiness #yvr 📷 @signature_experience_events You can see some behind the scenes happenings I’ve been involved in this week. Do you know that my heritage is Mennonite background? You already know when you follow me on IG, that I love people, events, events, baking and cooking, and food! The best part; the eating part with people, makes the work all worthwhile. You can support local artisans and crafters, and do your Christmas shopping next week November 15 - 20, 2021. There will be a Christmas Market at Mennonite Heritage Museum in Abbotsford. #clickonlinkinbio for more details. Stay tuned for more “get to know me” and #behindthescenes event stuff. Tell me about you and your background. Do you know about and/or love Menno foods? Which delicious foods have you tasted? See you next week at the Christmas Market at MHM! ❤️ 🥰 🤗 😃 🤤 🎁 💝 🍵 ☕️ 🥘 🍪 #spreadingjoy #celebratethespecialmoments #baking #cooking #mennoniteheritagemuseum #mennonitefoods #mennonitepastries #borscht #peppernuts #christmasbaking #handmade #bakedwithlove #afternoontea #teatime #christmasmarket2021 #giftideas #givingback #christmascraftfair2021 #christmasatthemuseum2021 #abbotsfordbc #fraservalley #supportlocal #shoplocal #foodfriday #supportsmallbusiness #womenempoweringwomen #womensupportingwomen #langleybusiness #yvr “Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the whole world revolves - slowly, evenly, without rushing toward the future.” - Thich Nhat Hanh
Revel in Autumn’s magnificent artwork as you’re sipping tea gazing at the warm colours outdoors. The weather has cooled off; you’ve said goodbye to summer and welcomed fall. Or have you? If you’re a summer lover; maybe not. ☀️ Time to don warm sweaters and boots. A time to drink hot beverages; tea, coffee, hot chocolate and cider. Ahhh 😌 Relax in a comfy chair, wrap yourself in a cozy blanket, curl up with a hot cup of tea, a good book and calm music. Pure bliss! Imagine the feeling. Tea is an excellent option with loads of healthy benefits. Anticipate the pleasure before it’s steeped. 🤤 Even better when shared together with #friends You want tea with energy-bursting and mood-enhancing flavour without caffeine? Here are a few choices for you: Peppermint Tea - one of the most popular herbal teas, offering improved mood, cognitive skills and your digestive health. It has antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant and anticancer properties. Studies have shown peppermint oil reduces daytime fatigue increasing alertness. Ginger Tea - a fruity and spicy aroma. Anti-inflammatory properties improve your blood flow boosting energy. It’s used in Chinese medicine because it supports your body’s energy pathways. Chamomile Tea - reduces stress. A soothing tea and a delicate aroma inducing your happy hormone - dopamine; reducing your worries. Sage Tea - scientific studies have shown benefits, especially for your brain and for memory, mood, and your heart. It may also help with neurodegenerative disease. Drinking tea is good for you. Enjoying time with your friends is also good for your health and psychologically comforting. Traditions, the art of tea-drinking, and gathering with your #BFFs makes you feel happy and calm. Psychologists at Yale University, noticed social benefits and those who held hot beverages were more likely to think of each other as more caring. DM/call your friends for a hot cuppa and reap the benefits, especially the treasure of friendship! 💕 Cheers to your health as you #supportsmallbusiness Raising my cup in gratitude to you. Who will you invite for tea as you enjoy friendship? You can buy some #teaboxes for you, your friends and clients. Save and share this with your friends! 📱 ☺️ Tap that “comment” tab. List your wants and #giftideas🎁 💝 Yours in friendship and health. 😊 😊❤️💕🍵 ☕️🍰 🧁 🍪 🍁 🍂 💝 🎁 📚 🕯 🍯 #tea #afternoontea #teastagram #fortheloveoftea #timefortea #alwaystimefortea #thetealady #teaboxes #spreadingjoy #givingback #giftboxes #giftbaskets #curatedgifts #teatime #taketimeforyou #tuesdaytips #tuesdayteatips #healthiswealth #celebratethespecialmoments #womenempoweringwomen #womeninbusiness #womensupportingwomen #smallbusinessowner #bossladies #langley #langleybc #fraservalley #yvr #yvrrealestate #yvrevents @thetealadyrita @signature_experience_events Happy new week to you! Monday musings. 😊
A beautiful day to wake up to sunshine and clear(er) skies! A bright and happy morning! (well it was when I went to work this morning. 😉 Much later on the #gram today. Now to complete writing for the blog and today’s post) 💻 Not judging myself. 😉 “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” - Robert Louis Stevenson (1850 - 1894) Scottish essayist, novelist, poet, fiction and travel writer. Whether it’s sunny or rainy outside; you can choose to be positive and motivated! You can’t control your external environment although you can control how you respond to it. Your negative self-talk can easily derail you from what you’re capable of and what your purpose is. You may have noticed last Friday’s post about mental health; scroll down a wee bit and read it. Countless times my state of mind and self-talk was negative and didn’t help me “grow” personally and professionally. It made me “fall” 😂 (pun intended) 😉 I doubted myself and had bouts of imposter syndrome. You too? It wasn’t conducive to a growth mindset nor reaping results. When I learned to change my thoughts, practiced speaking truth and kindness to myself; when I leaned into what I knew my talents and gifts of serving and encouraging others were and are; when I applied what I knew in my heart to my everyday life, in all areas of my life; I experienced a healthy state of mind, peace and joy. You can experience contagious joy as you cultivate, prune and reap the rewards! You can change your thoughts.Think about what you’re thinking about. Notice how and what you are feeling, emotionally, and physically. Look inside, listen and be self-aware. Speak encouragement to yourself and others. What do you do to be kind to your mind and to yourself? How do you “grow” in your life? Tell us your tips on sowing, growing and reaping! Tap that comment “button” and start typing! ⬇️ 👇 📱 “It’s only after you’ve stepped outside of your comfort zone that you begin to change, grow and transform.” - Roy T. Bennett ♥️ 💕 😊 😃 ☀️ 🍵 ☕️ 🍰 🧁 💐 🌸 🌺 🌼🌻🌷🌹 🍃 🌱 🌿 #spreadingjoy #thetealady #celebratethespecialmoments #autumncolours🍂🍁 #mondaymotivation #mentalhealthmonday #mindsetmonday #positivethoughts #changeyourthoughts #personaldevelopmentdaily #healthyselftalk #youcandothis #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #womeninbusiness #womenempoweringwomen #eventplannerlife #langleybusiness #langley #fraservalley #yvr #yvrrealestate #yvrplanner #yvrevents #yvrparties #bookyourholidaypartynow #linkinbio 📷 @signature_experience_events Happy sunny Friday! 😃 ☀️
Humour is good for you and your soul. 😊 After years of struggling with GAD, depression, pulling away from people, including myself, as well as seemingly insurmountable and challenging circumstances in my life, I have learned the immense, immeasurable value, and sheer bliss of being together with people, sharing special moments and laughing. This is the main reason why I am an event planner. To help create unique experiences, special memories, gathering friends, families and colleagues and bringing them together, inspiring, and encouraging, while utilizing many years of strong organizational and administrative skills, and serving others. It’s all about you and for you that I do what I do with a willing heart, so you will enjoy great times you will cherish. Laughter has a special way of bringing people together. 🤗 “Laughter is the most beautiful and beneficial therapy God ever granted.” - Charles R. Swindoll 10 benefits when you are together and laughing with others:
So, there you have it; ten excellent reasons to get together with your friends, have a party while you improve your relationships and your health! You can #bookyourparty now, hire an event planner and laugh away the night stress-free! Let’s plan your party! 🗓 Book your dates 🔜 📱 You want to laugh and have fun! 🤩 “Laughter is the closest distance between two people.” - Victor Borge ❤️ 💕 💝 😃 😂 🤗 🍵 ☕️ 🍷🥂 🎂 🍰 🧁 🍬 🍪 🍫 🎉 🎈 🥳 💃 🌲 #fridayfeels #fridayfunnies #quotes #laughteristhebestmedicine #eventplanner #eventplanners #partyplanning #holidayparties #holidayevents #christmasparties #christmasevents #seefriends #seemomentsinlife #afternoontea #thetealady #womeninbusiness #womenempoweringwomen #entrepreneurlife #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #langleybusiness #fraservalleyevents #fraservalley #yvr #yvrrealestate #yvrplanner 📸 @signature_experience_events 📸 @raincity.rose 11/4/2021 0 Comments Cultivating JoyThursday Thoughts on Cultivating Joy
Happy Thursday to you! 😊 "You can bring the blessings of who you are to any situation simply through your loving and compassion. Smiling at people is a great service. Bring forth that place from within you that smiles upon the world and smiles with compassion upon someone in need." - John Morton, Author I have always had a passion for cultivating joy through service. Nothing makes me happier than knowing I've put a smile on someone's face as they share and spend time with others. I am a warm-hearted person with a cheerful personality who gets excited about people, giving, and gathering. #clickonlinkinbio "I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy." - Rabindranath Tagore - (1862 - 1941) Poet, Playwright, Philosopher, Essayist, Short-story, Writer, Composer, and Painter How do you cultivate joy? 😊 Who or what fills your cup? 🍵 Tell us who you will share a cup with. ☕️ Tap your reply button and share your comments 📱 ⬇️ 👇 ☺️ ❤️ 💕 💝 🎁 🍵 ☕️ 🍰 🧁 😃 🤗 💐 🌸 🌺 🌹 🌻 🌱 🌿 #thetealady #spreadingjoy #cultivatejoy #servingwithlove #afternoontea #alwaystimefortea #timefortea #taketimeforyou #taketimeforyourfriends #celebratethespecialmoments #seefriends #thursdaythoughts #givingback #teaboxes #luxurygiftboxes #giftbaskets #clientgifts #bossladiesassociation #womeninbusiness #womenempoweringwomen #businessowner #supportlocal #langleybusiness #fvepafun #fraservalley #yvr #yvrrealestate #yvrplanner 📷 @thetealadyrita 11/3/2021 0 Comments Wonderful Words & Testimonials!Hump day happiness to you! 😃
Are you happy? Do you know gratitude and happiness go together? Do you know gratitude is good for you; soul, mind and body? Sharing kind and warm words this Wednesday with you from my happy heart ❤️ of gratitude. ☺️ 🙏 “I had the pleasure of attending an afternoon tea that Rita Siebert organized and facilitated. The choice and quality of the food was superb and more than enough for our gathering. Rita's attention to details added to our overall wonderful experience. I highly recommend utilizing Rita’s expertise and passion for your event.” - Gloria Laurence, Surrey, B.C. “Rita listens and responds to her clients needs on an individual basis. She is a true professional. I would highly recommend her for all your events needs.” - Shawna Moores, @styled_staging_and_design White Rock, B.C. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! 😊 ❤️ 9 benefits you will reap when you are grateful:
We all want these don’t we?! 🙌 👏 My heart is happy and thankful for your continuing support and encouragement. 💝 Thank you for supporting my business. 😊 #spreadingjoy #gratefulheart “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” - William Arthur Ward (1921 - 1994) American motivational writer. You will be happy you booked your event before the calendar fills up. ☺️ 💻 🗓 Who are you grateful for? What are you grateful for? Share your words of gratitude in the comments below. 📱 Be happy! 😃 😊 🤗 ❤️ 💕 💝 🎁 🍵 ☕️🍷 🥂 💐 🌸 🌺 🌹 #celebratethespecialmoments #wednesdaywisdom #wordsforwednesday #wonderfulwords #happyheart #thankyouforsupport #givingback #gratefuleveryday #gratitudeismyattitude #gratitudequotes #happyclientshappyme #womeninbusiness #womensupportingwomen #womenempoweringwomen #supportlocalbusiness #businessowner #eventplannerlife #entrepreneurlife #fvepa #langleybusiness #fraservalley #yvr #yvrrealestate #yvrevents #yvrplanner @signature_experience_events @thetealadyrita 11/2/2021 0 Comments Tuesday Tea Tips and Tea Recipe You may already know chai tea tastes good. Did you also know? Chai Tea is good for you! “Tea began as a medicine and grew into a beverage.” ~ Okakura Kakuzo 15 benefits of Chai Tea:
Typically your cuppa chai contains: Black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, milk (usually whole) sugar/sweetener. Some variations also include: nutmeg, pepper and star anise. Most chai tea blends contain caffeine because it’s a black tea. Black tea contains about ½ the amount of caffeine as coffee. Rooibos Chai doesn’t contain caffeine. “A cup of tea is a good excuse to share great thoughts with great minds.” - Cristina Re The perfect reason to gather your friends, share your thoughts, enjoy your cuppa and your #teaboxes filled with #gifts of love. Sip and enjoy when you need to share with your friends at an Afternoon Tea. 😌 ☺️ 😊 😃 ❤️ 💕 🍵 ☕️ 🍷 🥂 🍰 🧁 💐 🌸 🌺 #thetealady #teatiptuesday #teatime #alwaystimefortea #afternoontea #teacup #chaitea #teasofinstagram #teaparty #drinktea #teaisgoodforyou #teaquotes #teaisalwaysagoodidea #instagood #instatea #healthylifestyle #presents #giftsets #givingback #womenempoweringwomen #womeninbusiness #supportlocalbusiness #celebratethespecialmoments #langleybc #fraservalley #yvr #yvrrealestate #yvrplanner #linkinbio @cristinaredesign 📷 @platefete 📷 @amy.fewell 📷 @aishayusaf 📷 @thetealadyrita 📷 @signature_experience_events ALMOND CHAI LATTES Yield: 4 - Adapted from Bon Appetit You can adapt the recipe for an individual serving. Store your chai and refrigerate. When you want to serve your tea, warm it on the stovetop or in the microwave. Enjoy! 3 1/2 cups filtered water 1, 1½-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely grated 1 3-inch cinnamon stick, lightly crushed with the flat side of a knife 14 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed, or ¾ teaspoon cardamom seeds, lightly crushed 6 black tea bags 1/3 cup granulated sugar 3 cups unsweetened almond milk 1 teaspoon almond extract ground cinnamon, optional Combine filtered water, grated ginger, cinnamon stick, and cardamom pods in a 3-quart saucepan and place over medium heat. Bring to a heavy simmer, then reduce heat and simmer steadily for twenty minutes; until the mixture has reduced by one third. Drop in tea bags and allow to steep for five minutes. In the meantime, pour the almond milk into a glass jar or measuring cup and microwave for 3 minutes, or until steaming. Stir in almond extract and froth with an electric frother. Strain the tea into a small tea pot and stir in granulated sugar until dissolved. Divide the tea amongst four mugs (if you are using 6-ounce mugs this should be halfway) and fill to the top with frothed almond milk. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Member and Board Member of Fraser Valley Event Professionals Association
Member of Valley Women's Association Langley
Member of and Volunteer at Langley Pos-Abilities Society
Volunteer at Mission Thrift Store
Volunteer at South Langley Community Church Women's Events
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