Need a quick and inexpensive last minute gift idea for co-workers or team members that won’t cost an arm and a leg? This Snack Attack gift box is something that can be enjoyed by anyone. This one is easy; grab
Learning When to Say Yes
I recently read an interview in Writer’s Digest Magazine with Cheryl Strayed, author of Torch, Wild, and an online advice column on The Rumpus called “Dear Sugar”. When asked by Christina Katz why she took on the no-byline, no-pay assignment
Wedding Tips – Having a ‘Day-of’ Coordinator
Close your eyes and picture your daughter’s wedding day. From beginning to end, I hope you are picturing nothing but joy and happiness; hugs and kisses, family and friends, happy tears and joyful laughter, and many precious moments spent with
Outdoor Event Planning Roundup
Spring may seem far away, but it won’t be long until we’ll be outdoors again enjoying the warmth of the sun. It’s never too early to start your outdoor event planning, from Easter brunches, Mother’s Day luncheons, barbecues and block
Effective Time Management
Do you ever have trouble remembering things that need to be done? Do you struggle to arrive on time to appointments? Do you have difficulty maintaining focus on a single task long enough to finish it? Do you ever
5 Steps to an Effective Meeting
The beginning of a new year is a time of strategic planning for many companies. Goals and projects are identified, budgets are established, teams are created and action plans are launched. Every project manager knows that their projects can only
Where the World Isn’t Good, Make It So!
For this inspirational quote, I turn to Gary Hughes, who pastors my small church in southwest Ohio. Every Sunday, Pastor Gary concludes his sermon with a charge for his congregation. It is this: This call to action always helps to
The Best Four-Letter Word?
For most of us, this month is chock-full of events and activities. We have a calendar full of concerts, office carry-ins, cookie exchanges, and ugly-sweater parties in addition to regular work and school schedules. Our heads are swirling with recipes, shopping,
6 Tips for Planning a Great Conference
The Midwest Writers’ Workshop is a conference that has been around for over 4 decades. They had a sellout crowd in 2014, and for good reason. The team that organizes this event has an incredible eye for detail, from the registration process to
Event Planning With Attitude
Behind every successful event is someone who takes the time to establish goals, assemble a team, create an action plan, set a priority and deadline for each task in the plan, and then execute that plan with precision. This allows