Article Archive for August 2009
Maximize Your Space! | Clearing Clutter in the Home
Getting organized is about improving your quality of life without spending much more than time and energy. In this questionable economy, this has become even more important…
Is There Power In A Word?
We all know the power of words. They have the power to make us smile, to help us feel good about ourselves, to help us make decisions, to encourage us, but they also have the power to hurt, to discourage, to destroy…
Pretty Food
The appearance of our food on the plate also plays a significant role in our overall dining experience. Presentation is everything—some may say it has even risen to an art. Liven up your dining experiences by creating food that not only dazzles the tongue but also looks great on the plate.
Let’s Celebrate our Friends!
National Friendship Day always brings to my mind how important friendship is and how blessed we are when we have a true friend or friends. Friendship Day celebrations take place on the first Sunday of August every year…
Promoting Your Business on a Tight Budget – Part 3: Proper Frequency
Running one ad or mailing one postcard is completely ineffective, unless you are literally giving your product away. Repeated efforts are critical to create an impression on your target and prompt them to respond…
Promoting Your Business on a Tight Budget – Part 2: Choosing Correct Creative
Make a unique statement that directly relates to your business. Money is wasted when advertising efforts, no matter how mind-blowing, don’t relate to the product…
Promoting Your Business on a Tight Budget – Part 1: Proper Medium
Analyze who your prospective customers are and which are your most profitable customers. Decide whether broad exposure or focused exposure is needed…
Where has the Time Gone?
It seems like just yesterday that my kids were young tikes. Now one is in college and youngest one almost beat me in a game of basketball the other day, boy that would have been tough to live down. ..
“Motherland” Coping with Grief and Healing
An honest and intimate look at the complexities of grief and healing, “Motherland” is about resilience, triumph of the human spirit and the power of unconditional love. It also reminds us of the vastly different ways in which disparate cultures confront deeply felt personal challenges.
