According to Time Magazine’s October 10th issue, during the 2001 recession, Lipstick sales took off when everything else declined. Although Lipstick sales are up 14% today, nail polish sales soared to 54%. Nail enamel is one of those luxury items that doesn’t break the bank and makes you feel good....
Book Review: The Art of Effective Online Social Networking by Jeanne Grunert
When networking online or offline, it’s important to stay consistent and The Art of Effective Online Social Networking by Jeanne Grunert, shows you how to do just that. The book is perfect for those thinking about dipping their toes into social media, and believe it or not, there are still...
A Special Moment for Me…
The other night I was invited to give a keynote address to the alumni at Baruch College’s Executive MPA program. I graduated from Baruch in 1991. I was pregnant at the time and the following year, I gave birth, graduated with my Master’s Degree and started a business. At the...
Product Review: New Cold-EEZE Spray
I have a love-hate relationship with this time of the year. I love that the leaves are changing and that the weather is cool, but not freezing. I love putting away my summer clothes and shoes and switching over to fall and winter clothes and boots. But, what I hate...
HuffPost Weird News’ Staff Writer Gets More Facebook Fans By Being Creative
-------------------------------- David Moye is a Staff Writer for the HuffPost Weird News. He told me that the company wanted him to take advantage of the subscribe button to connect with readers. David was the first one in his vertical to do so and now he has subscribers all over...
A Runner’s Diary: Getting Back on Track
It’s been more than a month since the NYC Half Marathon and since I didn’t make it into the NYC Marathon, I haven’t really been motivated to get back into the “swing of things.”
It’s A Small World After All…
It never ceases to amaze me how everyone is connected in some way, shape or form. When I first moved into the building at 1025 Old Country Road in Westbury, I was walking down the hall and I heard someone say, "hey Topper...." I turned around and saw a man...
A Runner’s Diary: After The Half Marathon That Wasn’t…
I’m disappointed that I was unable to participate in the Disney Half Marathon last weekend. I actually got a call from Disney telling me that they would apply the application fee to next year’s race, but I haven’t heard anything since then. Now I’m gearing up for the New York...