I served for years as the clerk for an elected body of local government officials. Their meeting agendas were advertised in advance, they were open to the public, and were held twice each month for the purpose of conducting business
An Affair to Remember
In 1959, Betty Crocker published a book called Betty Crocker’s Guide to Easy Entertaining – How to Have Guests — and Enjoy Them. In the introduction, she discussed the need for such a book; after all, in the late 1950’s
Office Dilemmas – Birthday Cake vs. Healthy Snack
Food is a big deal in our office. Between lunch-and-learns, holiday carry-ins, Girl Scout cookies, birthday donuts, and summer cookouts, we spend a lot of time sharing, preparing, and enjoying food for all kinds of occasions. We have a tradition
Conference Planning – Selecting a Keynote Speaker
If you’re involved in conference planning for your business or organization, you are probably searching for one or more keynote speakers to set the tone and round out your agenda. When selecting speakers for your event, especially a keynote speaker,
Shower the People You Love With Love
If you make any resolutions for the new year, resolve that you will “shower the people you love with love” every chance you get. This classic James Taylor song makes me think about my dad. I think about the
Use Pinterest to Plan Your Special Events
If you haven’t found Pinterest yet, what are you waiting for? It’s an amazing tool for organizing all of your special events. Having a holiday party or Super Bowl party? You’ll find tips for fun decorations, food and games. Hosting a
Choosing a Calendar (Includes Printable Calendar)
If you’re like me, you’re already thinking about your calendar. I love this time of year when calendars and planners hit the shelves. Each year the selection grows as manufacturers try to help us find a way to organize the
Christmas Music Brings Great Memories
I don’t normally set my car radio to Christmas music this time of year – by the time Christmas rolls around, I’ve had more than my fill of “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer.” But once in a while,
Christmas Party Ideas for the Workplace
By popular demand, here are a few new Christmas party ideas for your next workplace event. In addition to food, drinks, music, dancing, mixing and mingling, our company decided a couple of years ago to incorporate several optional activities into
Wedding Planning – Welcome Bags
There were a lot of out-of-town and out-of-state guests attending Kelly and Brent’s wedding. We booked a block of hotel rooms in a great location, only minutes away from some beautiful vineyards, and a popular local tourist attraction – Mt.