The Peoria Woman - April 2006

As a business owner, arts supporter, realtor, pilot, wife, mother, and more, Julie Russell has quite the full plate. This month, The Peoria Woman talks with her about her many responsibilities, her take on the Disney Approach to Customer Satisfaction, and much more.
Features
Publisher's Note
When my chiropractor asked what I’ve been lifting, I hung my head in shame as I answered, “just my purse, my laptop, my briefcase...”
Peoria Profile
These two women disagree with the assumption that if a cosmetic product is on the shelf, it must be safe, and are providing alternatives for those who want truly natural cosmetics.
Lead Story
Protecting their children is a non-stop job for parents, but there are some situations and seasons that require extra vigilance.
Also in this Issue...
The Lap-Band has been gaining in popularity among individuals who unsuccessfully have tried many other weight loss options.
When we think of the Golden Years, we don’t usually like to think of them as tarnished. Yet, addictions are problems that challenge our assumptions about senior citizens and their capacity to change.