"Once you get a spice in your home, you have it forever. Women never throw out spices. The Egyptians were buried with their spices. I know which one I'm taking with me when I go." - Erma Bombeck Episode Summary:This week Nancy welcomes Barb Nelson as her guest, an established businesswoman in the Saint Louis area, recognized for running multiple DMVs and managing a virtual assistance business, Beacon Virtual Assistance. They discuss Barb's various business undertakings and her involvement with the charitable organization, Dogs on Duty, where she helps conduct therapeutic interactions between dogs and various people who benefit from it, including battered women, special ed schools, and nursing homes. Nancy and Barb discuss the many uses of their aeroponic tower gardens including making dog food, smoothies, salads, and soups! They reveal tricks for growing various plants and how this fresh produce is creatively incorporated into feeding their pets and preparing personal meals. Tune in to learn more about a waste-free kitchen and how you can save money by growing your food and not wasting any of it! About Barb Nelson:Barb Nelson is the owner of Beacon Virtual Assistants where she works for small, independent business owners to fill the gap between the owner/manager and the hourly employee. She becomes that extra person to complete some of the necessary, but not profitable tasks completed so that you can focus on growing and managing the business that you love. Barb owns 3 DMV franchises and is helping run 2 others for Dogs On Duty. Dogs On Duty is Barb's passion where they help support and resource working dogs. Amongst other things, Dogs On Duty provides a Therapy Dog Program to take dogs to schools and other facilities and educates the public on different types of working dogs.  In This Episode:

• Exploring the world of virtual assistance.
• The magic of handwritten cards.
• The impact of Dogs on Duty.
• The love for pets and their care.
• The art of making dog food from fresh ingredients.
• The benefits of aeroponic towers.
• Making smoothies from the garden.
• Edible flowers and the surprise of dandelion greens.
• The freshness and nutrition of homegrown greens.
• The secret to good kale.
• Growing your own herbs.

 Get in Touch with Barb Nelson:

• Beacon Virtual Assistants | Saint Charles, MO
• Nonprofit for Working Dogs | Dogs On Duty | St. Louis, Missouri

 Get in Touch with Nancy O:

• https://nancyocares.com/
• https://n-o3.juiceplus.com/us/en
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-q95hT7H9ocBZ4ju1BQoQ
• https://www.facebook.com/inspirationsbynancy
• [email protected]

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