ABOUT THE LIVING LIFE IN COSTA RICA BLOG

I (Vicki Skinner - aka "THE Sarong Goddess") created this blog in 2007 to share DETAILED Finds•Lists•Info•Events•Experiences to help bring more EASE to people living in, visiting or thinking of moving to Costa Rica since DETAILS are NOT easy to find!
I’m NOT an expert (an "expert" 2 ME knows 101%-NOT me). I believe in sharin info•helping where I can! And with over 2,200 entries, so some things might be out of date, so if you find old info PLEASE help each other by getting the updated info & sharing it with me to revise. At least you have some basic info to get you started.
VOLUNTEER TO HELP:
Better yet - do you have extra time on your hands & looking for a volunteer project? Since this blog is a labor of love & RARELY does anyone share a donation (even though MANY have said how much it's helped them), I could REALLY use help updating info. Spanish speakers ESPECIALLY welcome since my VicLish can be somewhat limited at times!!

DONATE:
Has my blog helped in any way? Helped find something•brought more EASE? More exposure or business?
I welcome you to show YOUR appreciation for my efforts!
ANY size DONATION is APPRECIATED!
(see below other ways to show your appreciation)
The easiest way is with PAYPAL - Attn: LivingLifeInCostaRica@gmail.com
(you do NOT need to have a PayPal account to do this - just a credit or debit card)
ADD INFORMATION:
Do YOU have/know of a Business•Event•News•Place•Things 4 Sale•Rent to add? Email:
LivingLifeInCostaRica@gmail.com

OTHER WAYS TO SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION FOR THIS BLOG

• APPLE LAPTOP - Do you have a Laptop you're not using? Mine recently broke so I'm using a lender. Must be new enough to run current Skypes & have an SDCard slot.
• Amazon.com or GoDaddy.com Credit•Gift Certificate (attn: SarongGoddess@gmail.com)
• Something else to share?? A gift certificate or invite for your business? I'm open!! (at times I'll add other things here that I'm seeking)

Friday, April 29, 2011

Vicki’s Info Sites, Groups, Photo Sites and More


Vicki’s Info Sites, Groups, Photo Sites and More


Most of you know I’m an Information Junkie that LOVES to Share & Connect people (98% of the time there is NO financial gain from it – mainly doin’ it out of my hear)

Below is a list of my various Blogs/Info Sites/Message Boards (many of which are JUST starting so please add/share!!) featuring Resources for those living in or traveling around Costa Rica.  We are NOT experts & these are NOT complete lists by ANY means!!  This is about sharin' info we've found & I encourage YOU to share YOUR findings!!  You ARE REALLY IMPORTANT to each of us!!!!

Free Hugs Costa Rica
Self Empowerment Entrepreneur Networking Group
Science of Mind – Study Group
Costa Rica Resource Guide (aka Living Life In Costa Rica)
Vic’s Favorite Businesses
Gracias Costa Rica
House of Self Empowerment
Need Space to see YOUR Clients in Escazu?
Self Empowerment Lending Library
Things 4 Sale
Restaurant Guide
Costa Rica Conscious Community Yahoo Board
PHOTO SITES:  Escazu, Nicaragua, Bocas del Toro, Panama+



NEW GROUPS FORMING!!

FREE HUGS COSTA RICA
Vicki has started Free Hugs Club where we’ll be going around to different locations sharing HUGS (encouraging other groups to form independently & go out to spread the love!!)!!
http://FreeHugsCostaRica.com


Self Empowerment Entrepreneur Networking Group - ConsciousConnectionsNetworking
We're in the process of creating what it will look like but it's crucial people get the concept & commit to working together.
START DATE:   Wednesdays at 10am - May 11


SCIENCE OF MIND STUDY GROUP –
Do you ALREADY know/understand Ernest Holmes Science of Mind / Religious Science (now known as Centers for Spiritual Living) (Marianne Williamson, Deepak Chopra, Neil Donald Walsh, Louise Hay are all/were ministers or practitioners)?   I’m starting a group of people that ALREADY get THESE beliefs but want extra support in LIVING it - check out:
START DATE:   Tuesdays at 10am - May 10.



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VICKI'S SITE/BLOG OF LISTS/INFO/FINDS ON COSTA RICA
Those that know me know I LOVE gathering and sharin' info and making Lists of info for those living in or traveling around Costa Rica!!  I've been compiling them for ease in finding them!!  Home to my lists of English-speaking taxi drivers, massage therapists, Bio-identicals & LOTS & LOTS MORE!!
For now, check out VICKI'S BLOG OF LISTS/INFO BLOG:  
 http://CostaRicaResourceGuide.com  
LIST YOUR BLOG!!!  E- me the info at info@CostaRicaResourceGuide.com

My FAVS!!  A list of businesses I’ve gone to/supported/have had GREAT Experiences at: 


GRACIAS COSTA RICA
My home in Escazu is a Donation Drop-Off/Distribution Point for MANY Foundations/non-profits in CR!   I started this program to encourage tourists & non-nationals alike to gift back to the people of Costa Rica via donations (non-$), etc.  Call for directions to bring things you no longer need by.  For a list of suggestions, go to:
http://GraciasCostaRica.com


HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT
Workshop, Holistic Wellness (including some GREAT Massage Therapists!!!!) & Event Space, create your own Personal Retreat/Pampering Day, Retreat Property.  We have a few Therapists/Practitioners seeing their clients here)
http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com

NEED A SPACE TO TEMPORARILY SEE YOUR CLIENTS BUT DON’T WANT THE MONTHLY OVERHEAD?  Contact me as we have a few spaces that are perfect for just that (including a new one)!


SELF EMPOWERMENT LENDING LIBRARY
With OVER 2,500 tools, books, tapes, cd's, movies++ on  Self Empowerment  /  Metaphysical /  Health/Healing  /  Relationship  /  Spiritual  /  Learn Spanish  /  Cook Book, Parenting, Relationship, Costa Rica Resources  / Games  
http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com


UNIQUE/COOL THINGS 4 SALE
http://Things4SaleCostaRica.com


RESTAURANT GUIDE
Check out my in-progress/VERY DETAILED Restaurant Guide that’s focused mainly on the Escazu area & ethnic/specialty restaurants in the Central Valley!!  LOTS of changes coming soon):
http://CostaRicaEatsRestaurantGuide.com


COSTA RICA CONSCIOUS COMMUNITY MESSAGE BOARD
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Costa_Rica_Conscious_Community



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PHOTO/INFO SITES:
ESCAZU:
SAN RAFAEL de ESCAZU, Costa Rica area:
CENTRO ESCAZU & the SAN ANTONIO DE ESCAZU:


NICARAGUA:
BORDER CROSSING:

ISLA OMETEPE (I'm literally JUST fresh off the boat from there a few hours ago so MEGA enhancing this one with LOTS of new pics & details!) -

SAN JUAN DEL SUR


BOCAS DEL TORO, PANAMA RESOURCE GUIDE  -  http://BocasDelToroResourceGuide.com



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MISC.

Know someone that’s recently passed on/crossed over/died?  I’ve started a site with quotes/songs that may be of comfort for some:



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Do you have a Costa Rica related blog or something to add/share on my blog?
I'd LOVE to SWAP LINKS & add you to my http://CostaRicaResourceGuide.com blog (currently pointed to http://LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com but changing soon)
My site comes up in the first 5 queriers on MANY topics which helps your ratings (& yours can help me!!).
NOTE:  I'm giving them 1 more month for ya'll to add me or I'll be removing those that don't as it's IMPORTANT to remember - we're ALL in this world TOGETHER!!  Let's help each other (note, I don't make any $ from the things I posted on mine!!!).



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Have things to add/share/your experiences?  Do you have a blog?  Let me know so I can add you to our list plus PLEASE add us to yours!  Email me the details at    info@CostaRicaResourceGuide.com



Vicki in Escazu
8-378-6679  /  1-941-312-7569-from U.S.  /  Skype:  VallartaVicki

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