Do Not Refrigerate After Opening!

Food appears to have just as many rules as the English language! The biggest indecision arrives in canned and jarred foods that open with a sealed popping sound. Vacuum sealed […]
3 Reasons Small Business Owners Should Have a Retirement Plan

According to a Pew Charitable Trust survey, only 53% of small to mid-size businesses, those with between five and 250 employees, offer a retirement plan. Many small businesses cite administrative […]
Writers Who Read: The Best Series for Winter Binge Reading

I have said it before, but there is nothing better than curling up with a good book when the weather is rough outside, and the winter season is no exception. […]
Family Services: Celebrating 75 Years as a Trusted Partner in Adoption Support

You may be single. Or married with children. Or divorced. It doesn’t matter. The heart of the matter is that if you’re interested in adopting, Family Services is here to […]
HOPE

We live in a different world today – even from 10 years ago. Change is all around us, and sometimes we feel “HOPELESS.” What is HOPE? Webster’s says it is […]
Giving and Charity

Giving is one of the first lessons learned as a child. The idea to let go of a possession to help someone else feel better is not always easy. In […]
Starboard Accounting: Helping Businesses Close Out the Year

The end of the year is a very busy time for businesses. There is so much that needs to be done to prepare for the approaching tax season. Year-end planning, […]
“More Parsley, Please?”

Ah, that rich green, mildly flavored herbal seasoning that we see sprinkled on vegetables, roasted meats, and pastas. Although ubiquitous in many cuisines, parsley is possibly overlooked and, therefore, may […]
Sore Throat Remedies

It’s that time of year again when the dreaded sore throat creeps up on you at any given moment. It may be time to get flu shots, but it’s also […]
Rethinking Drinking

In case you thought I was losing my mind or making all of this up, I wanted you to hear a voice other than mine. My friend Peggi Coony is […]