I was talking to my son the other day and he was telling me about having to get up and talk in front of his class. I asked if he was nervous and he said he couldn’t wait. So, we talked about speaking in front of his school…no problem. A room full of adults…why not? A stadium full of people…sign… Read More
Have Fun at the Beach While You Learn
I love the beach. Our family vacations are usually near the beach or on the water (cruises). I love watching my children play in the sand and water. There’s always something new for them to discover. They could spend hours having fun at the beach,playing in the waves. Going to the beach is great fun if you have some activities… Read More
How to Involve Your Kids in Meal Planning
I have two little eaters in my house that have very different tastes when it comes to food. Whenever I make something, there’s a good chance that someone isn’t going to like it. It’s even hard when we’re going to a restaurant because they simply don’t like the same things. I decided one day that rather than cooking and then… Read More
How to Adjust Your Budget When Life Happens
Today more than ever people are trying to find ways to cut back and trim their expenses. Whether you are expecting a new addition to the family, expecting to retire in the coming months, or going through a divorce, the hardest part about adjusting is often changing your habits. A lot of people will say that you can create a… Read More
How to Prepare Your New Business for Launch Day
When I first started my business, the most exciting, scary, fun, terrifying day was launch day. That’s the day when all the self-doubt and fear rear its ugly head. But it’s also a time when all the possibilities of things to come entered my mind. I don’t think I slept at all on the night before I opened my… Read More
6 Ridiculously Simple Ways to Find Your Target Audience
Finding your target audience. When I was growing up, advertising was so much different than it is now. You saw commercials on TV, in the newspaper, or on a billboard. You saw the same commercials repeatedly from the same few companies. One of my favorites was the “tricks are for kids” commercial with the cartoon rabbit. Now you see advertising… Read More