Saving money when shopping doesn't have to be a chore. In fact, it can even be fun! Here are some tips to help you maximize your savings: 1. Make a list before shopping and stick to it. It's easy to get distracted by all the things you see in the...
Book Review: Magnificent… Married or Not – Reaching Your Highest Self Before, During, and After Divorce
According to the Marriage Foundation in the UK, 39% of all married couples will get divorced. Although divorce rates have declined somewhat in the last 10 years, if you look around, you will know at least one person who had a divorce. Being married is tough, there's no doubt about...
When Someone Wears Cologne…
I'm one of those rare people who don't like to smell cologne. I don't like perfume much either. I guess that makes me a cheap date? It's not that I don't like it, it's just that as I am getting older, I am getting more sensitive to the smell and...
Ecommerce Holiday Shopping: The Biggest Opportunity of the Year for Online Retailers
With the holidays coming up, many people choose to buy their gifts online. Did you know that all five of the biggest online sale days take place between late November and mid-December? Some highlights: · Online black friday sales increased 26% last year while in store actually ...
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...
Ever Shop Via Peapod?
I never shopped at Peapod. But after meeting their PR folks at recent Blogher '13 conference, I became interested. They had a prize wheel. I spun it and landed on a Peapod Gift Bag and chance to win either a $100 giftcard or a Peapod Featured Blogger Package. All I...
On Wearing the Wrong Shoes
The wrong shoes can change your whole day. I experienced this last week during a visit to the Big Apple. Hilary had invited me to attend a seminar with her regarding an app that could be used for our firm. I happily accepted the invitation and we made plans to...
On Being Positive…
I love meeting positive people. When I meet them, I can feel their aura, their positive energy. Unfortunately, there are not many of these positive people. I remember growing up, my mother used to call these people “polyanna’s” or “phonies.” She used to tell me that they had their head...
Can Coffee Define Your Personality?
If you're like me, coffee isn't just a beverage to drink… It's a way of life! Coffee-mate did a fun poll to match up personalities with one of their amazing flavors. Ironically, the personality that I felt most reflected me was also my favorite flavor to put into my coffee,...