The Social EnthusiastSometimes we get so bogged down trying to keep up with technology that we forget to live life. Try turning off your cell phone or abstaining from your favorite social networking site, even just for a day.
Growing up in south central Indiana, summertime meant many things for my family: delicious watermelon from Jackson County, the 4-H Fair and yard sales. My grandmother, who is one of the best bargain shoppers I’ve ever met, would take me “yard saling” all over our town. She had a knack for finding treasures in everyday [...]
The fine art of etiquette doesn’t seem to be appreciated as it once was. I’ve always enjoyed reading the Miss Manners column and reading her advice to our everyday quandaries. I’m often amazed at the topics people write in about (one recent column involved a very nosy librarian). If Miss Manners were answering questions about [...]
“I think I know why you love cupcakes so much,” my boyfriend said to me one evening, as we were enjoying a rich vegan chocolate cupcake from Whole Foods. “Oh yeah,” I replied. “Why do you think that is?” “Well, they’re pretty, they’re small, and they’re very ‘girly,’” he said. “They remind me of you.” [...]
I can’t stress enough how important a LinkedIn profile is. I personally know of people who have gotten jobs, freelance work, and other opportunities based on their profile. Here are five tips that can make your profile shine above the rest: 1. Keep your profile up-to-date. This might seem like a no-brainer, but you’d be surprised [...]
Several years ago, online shopping was still a novelty. Now, it’s safe to say that most of the world has embraced e-tailing. In fact, online retailers earned $27 billion this past holiday season. It’s not a surprise that many retailers are using social media to communicate with consumers. One of my favorite local boutiques, General [...]
