I live in Nassau County and I work on the border of Nassau and Suffolk so I don't venture out much passed Melville on the weekends. I also don't tend to drive north so you may have some additions to this list. If you do, please add to the comments...
Book Review: Joanne S. Black’s Pick Up the Damn Phone! How People, Not Technology, Seal the Deal
With the prevalence of social media, you are finding less and less people relying on traditional ways to cultivate and close the sale. But, according to Joanne S. Black in her new book, Pick Up the Damn Phone! How People, Not Technology, Seal the Deal, the phone and in-person meetings...
Book Review: Kieran Crowley’s Hack A Shepherd Novel
I read a ton of business books. Some call me a business book geek. I barely read anything that isn't non-fiction. However, when Kieran Crowley told me about his new book, Hack - A Shepherd Novel, I was interested. I have known Kieran for many years through his association with the...
Product Review: Findable Phone Cases
I don't know about you, but I always lose my cell phone. I put it down and the ringer is usually off and I frantically search for it everywhere. After several minutes or sometimes an hour, I find it. Losing a cell phone is so frustrating! After my recent switch...
Product Review: Nescafe Dolce Gusto
I didn’t always love coffee. When I was in my early 20’s I didn’t like the taste one bit. But when I started my first job at Ogilvy & Mather Public Relations in the mid-eighties and had to get up early, I acquired a taste for it. Now, nearly 30...
Product Review: Natural Bliss Cinnamon Cream
I love Natural Bliss creamers. I like that they are all natural with no artificial flavors or ingredients. They are all made with Milk & Cream, Sugar and Natural Flavors. They are relatively low in calories at 35 calories per serving. I've been buying Natural Bliss Creamers since it came...
Product Review: Tarn-X Jewelry Cleaner
I've tried a lot of different jewelry cleaners. I've bought them in Jewelry stores, supermarkets and even online. They all seem the same, except when I tried Tarn-X Jewelry Cleaner at a recent Blogher event in Chicago. I went to the booth and had the PR folks clean my rings. I was...
Product Review: Garden of Life Perfect Food Super Green Formula
I met the people from Garden of Life at the recent Blogher conference in Chicago. I had never heard of the company before but they claimed to have all natural supplements and offer a wide variety of products. I requested a sample of a few different products and they sent me...
Product Review: Mrs. Smith’s Classic Dutch Apple Pie
The other day, I went to Smokin' Al's in Massapequa. We ordered a brownie sundae for the table. When the waitress came to the table, she said, "I'll tell you a secret, but don't tell anyone. The brownies in this sundae are not homemade. They are actually fried Entemann's Brownie...
Product Review: RavPower 14000mAh External Battery Charger
I don't know about you, but I find all of my devices lose power after a few hours of use. Then, I scramble looking for an outlet to plug in. However, there are times that outlets aren't that accessible. Therefore, if you're someone like me who is constantly on the...