Every Little Bit Helps

Trying to accomplish something big, start small – every little bit helps. Break down what you need, whether it is an investment, a long term multi-phase project, or a big party for a hundred of your closest friends and family. Read More …

Summer Daze

When you have a weekend before a holiday, it is so tempting to just take the entire week off. If only we could. If only we were kids again. We really needed to do it…especially as it was preceded by Read More …

Do You Ever Get That Hurtling Feeling?

A serious question…even if it doesn’t sound that way, but seriously. “Do you ever get that hurtling feeling?” Someone else is in control. You can’t make them slow down, or make them take the turns without tilting the car, ever Read More …

One More Thing

Can I share one more thing with you?  Good. There should always be time for more.  More fun.  More food.  More family.  More holidays.  More vacation.  More souveniers.  More leg room.  More time to get through security, but more flowing Read More …

Too Many Restrictions

When there are too many restrictions or barriers to entry, you lose people who might otherwise be so inclined to participate. Key word. Inclined. Not as in steep hill or mountain. More as in passionate. Intrigued. Compelled. In an article Read More …

Sure, That’d Be Fun

Rarely should you hesitate to say (and honestly mean) these four words: “sure that’d be fun!” Wine tasting group tour with college friends. Back packing across Europe the summer before you graduate college. Dinner out on a Tuesday. Sleeping in Read More …

It’s a Toss Up

Let’s be honest. When your kids go and accomplish something that you also were able to do, it’s a toss up but you’re probably more proud of them and their accomplishment. After all, you’ve been there, done that. Then, you Read More …

The Groupon Problem

The Groupon Problem as I am calling it – for the companies and brands who use this form of marketing – is becoming worse. I fear that it is making more of an economic statement than I hope it is…is Read More …

Start With Research

When making big decisions, sometimes we just throw caution to the wind. (Like booking a trip to Europe with just 30 days before you depart.) Other times, we take referrals and advice. It is usually best however, to start with Read More …