As spring approaches, you and your family may be itching to get outdoors. Maybe you’ve sunk into winter doldrums. And don’t feel guilty if you’re neglecting your new year’s resolutions to exercise, contribute to charity, and spend time as a family. The last, lingering days...
I heard a friend say the other day she can’t remember the last time she bought a T-shirt. Yet she has dozens of them. We seem to just acquire T-shirts, perhaps from participating in marathons, attending conferences, or being really good at catching things fired...
In a busy world, getting people together in the same place at the same time is never easy. If you run a community organization or even a casual hobby group, you know what it’s like. Social media provides a platform to inform huge numbers of...
“If only I had more time.” Do you ever find yourself saying this? Chances are you have more time available than you think you do; you just need to learn how to manage it. Entrepreneur magazine says, “It's time to remove any self-sabotage or self-limitation...
People are sometimes hard to motivate. If you’re a leader or member of a club or organization that’s seeing waning interest in specific programs or perhaps diminishing participation in activities overall, you’re probably looking for ways to give your organization a boost. After all, as current...
Thanksgiving is a day most of us look forward to. It’s a chance to catch up with friends and family members, share good memories from the year, and, of course, eat a huge, delicious meal! If it’s your turn to host this year’s Thanksgiving feast, you’re...
Successful adults know that a good morning routine can boost success for the rest of the day. Similarly, kids have a critical period that can make any day a good one. For them, that time is when they arrive home from school. Quality after-school activities...
We’ve had a long, hot summer – it was, in fact, the fifth-hottest summer in the past 120 years according to The Weather Channel. Phrases like, “once it cools off a bit, I plan to… ” and “I can’t wait for sweater weather,” have been...
The first day of school is right around the corner along with the end of summer, but there’s still plenty of time to squeeze in one last family and friend trip before the summer fun is over. The road trip is a classic vacation. Hitting...
Summertime is a great time of year for parties, from casual family get-togethers and backyard grill-outs to birthday celebrations at the local park or block parties in your neighborhood. These parties almost always include a shared meal, and you can make an easy, delicious contribution...