By Mrs. Fields
Few things are more embarrassing than forgetting the birthday of an important person in your life. Here are five simple strategies to keep on top of birthdays. You don’t have to have a great memory, you just have to have some great tools!
1. If you use a wall calendar, write in all the birthdays at [...]
By Mrs. Fields
‘Tis the season to recognize the people who serve you all year round. Especially if you live in a city, you have several people to acknowledge in December, including doormen, babysitters, dog walkers, personal trainers, mail carriers, and those who provide helpful services to you each week or month. Of course, cash is the traditional [...]
By Mrs. Fields
Dear Mrs. Fields,
For the first time since I moved away from home eight years ago, I won’t be able to go back and join my family for Thanksgiving. I’ll be going with my fiancé Danny to meet his entire family for the first time. Unfortunately, they live on the opposite coast from my family. I [...]
By Mrs. Fields
Next week is Veterans Day in the US, a day set aside to honor those who have served and are currently serving in the armed forces. Most of us have overwhelming feelings of gratitude for those who serve, but rarely know how to “celebrate” the day and give honor.
A friend of mine whose husband has [...]
By Mrs. Fields
Can you believe it’s almost here? We’re within five short days of Christmas! Hopefully you’re wrapping up all your shopping in every sense of the word. But before you sit back with a cup of hot cocoa and an It’s a Wonderful Life movie marathon, take note. Are you sure you’ve remembered everybody? I’m a [...]
By Mrs. Fields
A down economy is a reality we’re all dealing with but that doesn’t have to squelch your holiday cheer, especially if you’re a business owner. If you don’t have the budget to share a traditional holiday gift with your valued clients and colleagues, here are a few amazing outside-the-box ideas to try instead.
Discounts, coupons, or [...]
By Mrs. Fields
Uh-oh. You’ve been invited to Thanksgiving at your Aunt Barbara’s place, as well as your in-law’s, your best friend’s, your boss’s, your neighbor’s and your husband’s golf buddy’s, too. How do you choose where to go and how to graciously decline the other invitations?
If you are part of a “we,” then your first response to [...]
