The Perfect…
The perfect…mom – forget about it, she doesn’t exist. We think about it though, don’t we? We think about all of the things moms actually are this week. We buy cards and read sappy sentiments that we may or may Read More …
Category: general
Money for the Memories
There’s money for the memories of people’s children… Whether your specialty is child photography, selling baby books or even bronze booties…do they still do that anymore? Parents, and grandparents will spend mega bucks to capture and be able to savor Read More …
A Sandwich
Simple, right? Just a sandwich. Until someone makes you explain, precisely how to make it… …to someone who has never seen or held a knife, opened a jar of peanut butter or used a plate. Luckily, for parents, when we Read More …
Oh, The Noise
Today = busy. Friday is the last day (or not) to get everything done. From one end of the “office” (aka home), to the other, was insane. Oh, the noise didn’t bother the call I was on, just me. Being Read More …
Same As Always
Is it good or bad to offer your menu, your services or your product “same as always“? Each person probably has a very different perspective. I would say the answer is – both. If you want a cup of coffee, Read More …
All The Same
He asked me, “Do you know what the TSA Agent looked like?” Honestly, they were all the same to me this morning. So, rather than say that… “No. I don’t,” I said. Why not? Well, one of you had “randomly Read More …
Pricing and Preference
When it comes down to many, many things – both products and services – people can choose based on pricing and preference. Certainly, overly high pricing for essentially similar things should lose,. but, people have brand favorites and they have Read More …
The Stars
Two weeks ago, visiting New Hampshire, I saw the night sky, filled with all of the stars that exist and we just never see in urban cities…believe me, they’re there. Today, visiting the Adler Planetarium, we got a tour of Read More …
Green Marketing
I admit that I “missed” the official Earth Day deadline to share this, but can’t help comment and admire this never seen before version of green marketing. Downtown, City of Chicago, a local green house is promoting locals to sponsor Read More …
Leave Space
Do you leave space – allowing for the unknown? Space for that last item you really need in… your luggage? a grocery or big box retailer shopping cart? the trash bag? that Tupperware® or Rubbermade® container for leftovers? Or do Read More …