Are you caught up in the Olympic spirit yet? I can’t get enough of it. I love watching the events, getting caught up in the back stories, celebrating the victories, and mourning the disappointments. The athletes are amazing and inspiring.
But non-athletes are amazing and inspiring too, which got me to thinking: Where are the medals [...]

You’re the one, aren’t you? The one who puts everything off until the last minute, and sometimes beyond? The one who drives around with a bumper sticker that says, “Always late, but worth the wait!”  The one whose “Be right there!” means “Two hours at least!”
The one who forgot that Valentine’s Day is Sunday?
It’s okay; [...]

1. Turn down the covers and leave a chocolate on the pillow.
2. Make heart-shaped food: pancakes, sandwiches, and treats.
3. Write a love note and tuck it in your valentine’s wallet, briefcase, or lunchbox.
4. Provide your valentine with warm towels fresh from the dryer.
5. Write a love note on the bathroom mirror with a dry erase [...]

Between the bleak gray sky, the chilling temperatures, and the devastating news on the TV, it’s easy to get caught up in some serious mid-winter blues. You know the kind of blues I’m talking about, right? The ones that involve sweatpants, a bulk size bag of trans-fats, and several hours clutching a remote control. I’ve [...]

There’s something in the air battling the arctic chill that has swept the nation, and that thing is LOVE. Can you believe that Valentine’s Day is only a month away? Let’s warm up from the inside out and talk about that good old-fashioned feeling, shall we?
What amazes me most about love is the way it [...]

I was talking with a friend recently who is a small business owner. She was lamenting that the holidays have passed and she didn’t have the time or means to acknowledge her most valued clients at the time, so she did nothing. She came seeking my advice because she feels terrible.
But she shouldn’t, and you [...]

Can it really be that Christmas was last week? I’ll be honest here–I love these few slow days in between Christmas and the New Year. It’s such a contrast from the hustle and bustle of the previous weeks. My favorite thing to do on a quiet, post-Christmas afternoon is to write out Thank You notes [...]

Maybe you were snowed in over the weekend and couldn’t get out to shop,
OR
maybe you’ve been indecisive over the perfect gift for that person who has everything,
OR
maybe you’re stressed-out, over-worked, exhausted, and low on holiday cheer,
OR
maybe you were given an unexpected gift and need to (quickly) give one in return,
OR
maybe you [...]

Office mates. Think about it–you spend as much time with these people as you do your own family. They know as much about you as your own best friend. And sometimes, if you’re lucky, they are your best friends! That’s why it’s important to remember your office mates when it comes time for holiday giving.
Here [...]

Sometimes the holidays make us feel like we’re run, run, running, as fast as we can, just like the little gingerbread man. So, how about a good reason to slow down? Actually, how about a bunch of freshly-baked reasons to slow down and enjoy a little holiday time with your loved ones?
Today we’re giving away [...]