September 2011

A Fun Way to Get Your Kids Playing, Thinking, and Reading

by Tia Peterson September 30, 2011

A few weeks ago, I got to try out a new, fun, online educational community called Kabongo. Kabongo offers games that children can play on the computer to get them thinking and reading.

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Like Shopping? Review This App and Win a $30 iTunes Gift Card!

by Tia Peterson September 29, 2011

ShopHoller is a new, FREE shopping app for iPhone that allows you to create a poll to send to your friends and get real-time, personalized shopping advice.

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Got $2? Head to Payless and Support Breast Cancer Awareness

by Tia Peterson September 28, 2011

Saw this come through my PR Newswire alerts and wanted to share with you all. I think we can all spare the $2 to donate to the cause, right?

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Is It Time to Update the Workplace Dress Code?

by Donina Ifurung September 28, 2011

The iPhone, the iPad, Google+, Kindle are daily gadgets in our lives. Yet the standardized dress code that seems to have originated in the 1950’s is literally still 60 years behind.

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What’s trust got to do with it?

by Tia Peterson September 26, 2011

In work and in life, trust is essential to strengthening relationships and experiencing growth. When we talk about time management, though, I don’t think we connect it enough with the issue of trust.

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Finding Trust Among Uncertainty

by Leigh Ann Torres September 21, 2011

Has the new school year brought any unexpected changes or experiences for you?

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The Great Divide: What to Do When You Feel Like the Whole World’s Against You

by Jill Tooley September 20, 2011

Ever had one of those days? You know the kind I’m talking about—it starts with an issue that’s completely out of your control and spirals nonstop from there. Maybe you woke up a few minutes late or waited in an annoyingly long line at Dunkin’ Donuts only to discover they were out of your favorite coffee blend.

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The Pioneer Woman & I could be sisters

by Christina Linnell September 19, 2011

So I’m not sure if you have heard but The Pioneer Woman has a new Food Network show. It started a few weeks ago and I’m not 100% sure how I feel about it. I certainly identify with Ree on so many levels. I think she and I could be sisters actually.

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5 Ways to Instantly Earn Trust and Build Rapport

by Tia Peterson September 16, 2011

When you walk into a room or meet someone for the first time, what do you do to let her know that she can trust you? Here are 5 simple steps to help establish trust.

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Online Friendship and Trust: The Backbone to Internet Greatness

by AllieRambles September 15, 2011

Getting your blog to be noteworthy takes a lot more than just great writing. And it does take more than traffic. You need trust. And trust takes time. You need relationships with people.

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The Top 3 Work at Home Productivity Tips

by Guest Contributor September 14, 2011

Working from home can become a time management challenge. Here are some tips on how to avoid the pitfalls and keep a steady stream of work flowing at all times.

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Don’t Let the Label Fool You – Natural vs Organic

by Evelyn Parham September 12, 2011

Whenever you see natural labeled on anything you purchase from food to personal care products, you may assume that it is organic, but it really isn’t organic.

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In Rememberance. Sep 11 Memorial Photos.

by Tia Peterson September 11, 2011

9/11 will always, for me, be that empty space in a 1000 piece puzzle, where none of the other pieces will fit. Still, I am choosing to publish something.

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Upcoming Event: Martha’s Vineyard Food and Wine Fest

by Marnely Rodriguez September 10, 2011

If you’ve never been to the Vineyard, let me tell you a little about it. It’s an island well-known for it’s gorgeous beaches, picturesque towns, white picket fences and amazing seafood (specially their lobster rolls!)

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