For a long time, I have believed that caterers are awesome. When I was a kid, my mom and my aunt started helping friends with parties, anniversary galas and family reunions. Soon, they had their own catering company and a Read More …
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 …
Remember that time when we had that old carpet and we decided to throw it out the window? No bathwater, no carpet padding, just too much dust to justify taking it through the house and down 3 flights of stairs. Read More …
There are a few things I like better than food and fun and football isn’t one of them. I am all for food. All for fun. Football, except for the SuperBowl, I can take or leave. Sadly, I can’t say Read More …
For many people, including my husband, Christmas is their favorite holiday…no doubt that started when they were children, but it has stood the test of time. What’s not to love? A full week – and then some – off from Read More …
In today’s technologically connected world, the distance, in miles, don’t count as a reason to be out of touch. Even with long holiday weekends, families can’t always be together. Logistics from Hawaii to Dublin – and many cities or towns Read More …
Maybe I should listen to my own self, even if others don’t. (Although, I have heard from a few of you who do, and I thank you for listening.) Today, after that long diatribe on last night’s blog about relaxing Read More …
So, the debate continues. I have had at least 3 exchanges so far with our fresh grocer, and at this point, I am not ecstatic. I of course, had to go to the grocery store today, and that doesn’t always Read More …
The true merit and success or failure of a new business is how they handle their first major crisis. We (my husband, our former fellow franchise owners and I) know all about the ways that weather can impact your fresh Read More …
It’s Friday, but that’s not all there is to the week. We still have one (or two, depending on your perspective) days left. Of course, here in eastern Pennsylvania, as we brace for an historic blizzard, the week’s retail sales Read More …