Personal development is such a broad concept that it means many things in different contexts. It can simply refer to self-improvement, or it can refer to a business owner learning how to run his or her company more efficiently. Whatever the goal for personal development, the process can motivate you to achieve goals you might ...
Perhaps one of the most often overlooked aspects of daily life is that of proper correspondence, and thank you letters rank at the top of the proverbial pile. I have spoken with many people over the years who often tell me that they should write thank you letters, that they mean to write thank you ...
I have used craigslist before successfully, as well as unsuccessfully, and I would like to share my experiences. In my case, for all of the transactions I have used the Richmond, VA site. That is the most important thing to remember when you first go to craigslist.com – make sure you filter your results by ...
Everyone needs to get out and do something every now and then. To get a break from their daily routine. But unfortunately, some feel they can’t go out because they do not have a lot of money to spare. Some cannot afford to go out at all while others are unsure of how much they ...
Unfortunately many dog owners are finding that more and more places are not allowing pets. Even the ones that do allow pets seem to charge outrages monthly fees that are just not affordable for most. Because of this more and more people have to place their family dogs in homes other than their own. It ...
When I think about the Fourth of July, I think about barbecues, beer, and games in the yard. Ever since I was young, family and friends would gather on the Fourth of July and cook hot dogs and hamburgers, tap the keg and play games all day. Here are some of my favorite Fourth of ...
Using ribbons to represent a cause has become a popular thing in recent years. Some claim that the use of the yellow ribbon started the fad. When certain colors ribbons are displayed, such as yellow, red, pink or black, we automatically know what they represent. How about less known colors, or those the are used ...
With increased loss of habitat, destruction of migration paths, and poaching by humans, it’s no wonder elephant attacks are on the rise. Scientists studying why groups of elephants have become hostile and perhaps depressed have also discovered quite a bit about elephant intelligence. The notion that elephants might be as smart as humans is a ...
Having any member of the family disappear brings with it incredible concern but there can be something exquisitely hurtful when that loved one is a cherished pet. A child of a certain age, for example, should know how to get home or at least be able to offer information to others to help them get ...
Do you have a household full of tennis loving teens? If so, you may want to consider hosting a tennis themed party for them this year. You could hold the party at your local tennis court and hand out party favors. In my experience, there are quite a few items that would make excellent party ...
