You’re More Than Your Job How To Not Eat/Sleep/Breathe A Career
BY JEN OLENICZAK BROWN Do you have a work-life balance? I’m jumping in with this question because so often when I’m talking to a woman about her life, she immediately jumps into talking about work and her job. Even when the conversation moves to non-work things, somehow, work talk creeps back in. It’s almost as […]
The Benefits of Sunglasses: More Than Looking Cool
There’s a universal truth that applies to all of humanity. Everyone feels and looks cooler when they are wearing sunglasses. Of course, that said – not all sunglasses are created equal. While it may seem more cost-effective to buy a cheap pair at the convenience store, you really do get what you pay for. Dr. Juawana […]
To Your Health: Working out with a Partner…Making the Healthy Choice
The benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are well known to most adults interested in staying or getting healthy. People who exercise regularly sleep better, have improved endurance and stamina, are stronger, less depressed, and live longer (just to name a few obvious benefits). All of these benefits occur whether the exercise or activity is […]
Recipes: Jo Jo’s Homemade Biscuits
I am loving everything in the Magnolia Table cookbook. If you have not made this purchase I highly recommend all of Joanna’s recipes. From breakfast to dessert and everything in between, all of the recipes I have tried are equally delicious. As I have worked my way through the recipes I look forward to sharing […]
The View From This Side – June 2019
We are at my favorite time of the year. I love summer. I love the time spent outdoors with my family and friends. It’s a wonderful time of the year and I hope you are all looking forward to making some wonderful memories, too. If you read regularly, you realize how important this is to […]
Idea to Execution: Without the Sharks
BY JEN OLENICZAK BROWN I love Shark Tank. I actually watch the episodes on Sunday mornings when I’m having brunch with my husband. As a small business owner (with two businesses, one almost seven and another just one year) I adore watching entrepreneurs figure out how to make it happen, and I really do enjoy […]
Finding Humor in the Newspaper: The History of Comics
Nowadays, the newspaper is filled with mostly sad and grim stories. However, there has always been one section that adds laughs and humor to the newspaper – the comic section. Also known as the “funnies” and cartoons, the comic section has been around for hundreds of years. Historians have found that the art of storytelling […]
DIY Project Using Twigs, Sticks, and Branches
The gifts nature supplies are endless. The mature tree in your yard provides abundant leaves in fall, issuing you nutrients through its decomposition. It also drops a variety of sizes of branches, too. If you have young children, twigs, sticks, and limbs of branches can become an industrious construction project or charming pathway. Adults, too, […]
Celebrating Juneteenth
Juneteenth is one of the longest running African-American celebrations commemorating the freedom of slaves. It is celebrated across the country today, but it is always more intensely celebrated in the southern states. It is a festival of freedom, food, activities, and self-development. THE DAWN OF JUNETEENTH It is June 19th in 1865 and just another normal, […]
Are You Staying Safe during Your Uber Ride?
BY ASHLEY BLUE For quite some time, Uber has been the go-to transportation company for quick and accessible rides all across the country. Due to its easy app and payment option, it’s a piece of cake to catch a ride anywhere at just about any time of the day. Even though using Uber is […]
