http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Sheila+Hull-Summers Culture Sheila Hull-Summers Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=282624&ca=Culture The Huichol Indians (pronounced "Wee-chol") are an indigenous tribe of traditional people living in western central Mexico, in the states of Jalisco and Nayarit. Many live in small scattered settlements high in the Sierra Madre Mountains. Because of the extreme remoteness of this rugged mountain are... Womens Interest Sheila Hull-Summers Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=153483&ca=Womens+Interest Each morning, my 4 year old goes to preschool, followed by daycare for a few hours in the afternoon. During this time, I answer email in sweats, process orders to customers from my warehouse (the garage), and know both the UPS guy and my postal carrier on a first name basis. I am the founder and own... Womens Interest Sheila Hull-Summers Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=137571&ca=Womens+Interest Spring is here! Blooming gardens, warmer weather, and longer evenings naturally lead all warm-blooded humans outside after being cooped up all winter. Unless of course you reside in California er, Hawaii. (We froze our tails off this winter in CA) My point is… it's time to clean up the yard, hose of... Business Management Sheila Hull-Summers Mon, 15 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=116969&ca=Business+Management "This year will be different," we optimistically tell ourselves. Like many small business owners, each January, we begin the task of trying to get organized (again). We gather all the necessary tools - file folders, shredders, enormous garbage cans, appointment books, and computer software. We attem... Culture Sheila Hull-Summers Sun, 29 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=96758&ca=Culture The Day of the Dead or El Dia de los Muertos may sound macabre or appear morbid to many Americans, but in Mexico, it is a festive time when families remember loved ones now gone and also a way to celebrate the continuation of life. It has complex historical roots dating back to pre Hispanic times. C... Education Sheila Hull-Summers Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=89685&ca=Education While attending language school in Mexico a number of years ago, I was suddenly hit with the idea that I could live without much of what I had been obsessively acquiring and consuming in the states. I had two weeks worth of clothes with me that seemed to be serving me well as I washed and wore them... Education Sheila Hull-Summers Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=82277&ca=Education As a parent and former elementary school teacher, one of my favorite authors is Joe Hayes. And one of my favorite books is Tell Me A Cuento/Cuéntame Un Story, a collection of four of his most popular tales in both English and Spanish. If you are not familiar with Joe Hayes, he is the author of numer... Womens Interest Sheila Hull-Summers Sat, 12 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=74663&ca=Womens+Interest With proper planning and good time management, work at home moms can achieve balance in their work, parenting and personal lives. That’s not to say it will always be smooth sailing. Kids get sick, computers crash, and spouses say things like “Oh didn’t I tell you, the boss invited us to his summer h... Arts and Crafts Sheila Hull-Summers Sun, 09 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=63798&ca=Arts+and+Crafts I love Mexican folk art! Whenever possible, I try to buy it directly from the artisans who create it. The pieces that speak to me, I keep and add to my own collection. The others, I share with family and friends as gifts, or sell to other collectors and home decor aficionados. Many people collect mu...