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Christmas has always been a special time so it is surprising to hear that some people make such an issue over wishing people a ‘Merry Christmas’. I’ve even heard of people who said they were ‘canceling’ Christmas because of financial reasons. Recently, the news reported a story where many people were going to celebrate Christmas AFTER the prices come down, AFTER Christmas. Personally, I do not believe you can actually cancel or postpone Christmas. There have been plenty of years when we had to consider fewer gifts or handmade items instead of spending tons of money on presents. When I look back, those Christmas celebrations stand out- they were even more special than the others because we focused on the real meaning of Christmas rather than the commercialized

Many times, we find ourselves in certain predicaments…..you know; up a creek without a paddle, down to our last nickel and even up a tree-like our little friend here. How do some people manage to overcome the insurmountable odds to achieve their dreams while others seem to give up at the first whisper of a challenge? ‘Hanging In There’ is one of the necessary skills you will need to develop if you are to achieve your goals and dreams. Here are a few time-honored tips to get you and your business through that next struggle! #1- KNOW YOUR WHY When the going gets tough, you’ve got to know WHY you are going through the difficult times. If you have a compelling list of whys, referring to them will

There are 6 time zones in the United States. On a recent trip to Montana, we drove from the Pacific Time Zone into the Mountain Time Zone. Not a big deal- nothing happened, no lights went off and there were no earth-shattering events to celebrate the move from one zone to another. Normally the shift in time would mean just that and that alone- a shift in time. But on this trip, we were headed to see our Son Tyler; which made the time zone shift significantly in my eyes. I remember thinking- “today I am so thankful to wake up in your time zone Tyler”. And then I started thinking about the moments that make our lives so special; the little things that make the biggest of

Imagine you own a house and it needs paint. In days of old, you would open a Phone Book (an antique method of looking up businesses and people’s names), scan through the options and pick a few to call for a bid. The painting companies would show up (usually) and provide quotes for you. You lay all three next to each other on the kitchen table and find yourself scratching your head: didn’t they all look at the same house? Today, you might do an Internet search or you might even use a service like Angie’s List but guess what- you still end up with the painting companies showing up (usually) and providing quotes. In order to determine which company will beautify your home, you have to determine

There are lots of great reasons to consider gift cards but here are a few of the most basic to consider as the holiday season gets ready to make its big debut! WHY ARE GIFT CARDS BETTER THAN GIFT CERTIFICATES? Gift Cards are secure, unlike gift certificates, so they can be placed on display to spur impulse buying. If the Gift Card value is not fully used, the balance remains on the card. Gift Cards are perfect for chained accounts (think Saturday Markets, multiple locations). Gift Cards reduce the administrative costs that often accompany paper certificates. Often times, customers will spend beyond the amount on their Gift Card. People LOVE to give & receive gift cards these days so they might as well have yours as an option.