Paint the wall already! How to Push Past Decision Fatigue and Finally Decorate Your Space
Paint the wall already! How to Push Past Decision Fatigue and Finally Decorate Your Space BY TARYN JEREZ I was seven months pregnant, and after an afternoon with far too many hours spent scouring Pinterest for the perfect paint color for our dining room, I had a realization. I wondered just how often we, as […]
Exceptional Young Women in the Community: Olivia Brandon Strives to Help End Period Poverty
Due to the pandemic, poverty worldwide is on the rise, and the United States is no exception. Statistics report that approximately 25 million Americans live in poverty. While many underprivileged Americans rely on welfare programs and food stamps to purchase groceries, there are many essential items that food stamps cannot purchase – including feminine hygiene […]
I’m Wrong and Uncomfortable About It. Now what?
I’m Wrong and Uncomfortable About It. Now what? BY JEN OLENICZAK BROWN You were so sure. So. Incredibly. Sure. You fought hard to convince the other person you were right. Like, hard. Things got emotional; maybe you yelled or got upset – and they finally gave in and said, ok, you’re right. Everything is great […]
Friendships to Make
Friendships to Make BY JEAN MARIE JOHNSON “Friends are the family you choose.” Jess C Scott, 2013 Out of nowhere, this showed up: Hey, I’ve been thinking of you. I was both delighted and surprised when this awesome woman reached out to me. On the surface, we had little in common: she was quite a […]
Supporting Small Starts With You: 3Hustle & Heart: Questions to Ask When Investing In Your Business
Supporting Small Starts With You: 3 Questions to Ask When Investing In Your Business BY TARYN JEREZ You’ve been hearing “support small business ” more often than usual over the last year and for good reason. With a global pandemic, political and racial divide causing numerous struggles among small business owners, it’s an important reminder […]
Winston-Salem DASH Baseball: The Boys of Summer are Back in Our City!
To say our lives were turned upside down in 2020 would be an understatement. America’s favorite pastime, baseball, was absent from our summer fun, but 2021 is a new year, and the Winston-Salem DASH are ready to take the field with a few changes to address fan safety while still having fun. Facing Challenges Head […]
Celebrating Mother’s Day – Reflecting and Appreciating Essential Moms
Celebrating Mother’s Day – Reflecting and Appreciating Essential Moms BY SUSAN B. B. SCHABACKER What would we do without our mothers? Well, we wouldn’t be here, but aside from that, the multi-faceted mother’s role is vital to healthy development and growth of young ones, from egg to baby to child to teen to adult. And, […]
Making Dollars Making $ense: 3 Money Conversations to Have with Your Kids
3 Money Conversations to Have with Your Kids BY STEVEN GALLO, CFP® Recently, the FINRA Investor Education Foundation ran a study with results showing that financial literacy was a strong indicator of positive future financial outcomes for people (Williams, 2020). Another study indicating how critical the knowledge and skills needed to managing money are, shows […]
It’s Time to Get Moving Again: Start Training at Tri Pillar Fitness
Images by Photo Artistry by Melinda Suffering from back and neck pain after hunching over at work all day? Feeling frustrated that you’re unable to lose weight? You’ve tried attending crowded yoga classes, buying workout DVDs, and have even purchased a treadmill that is now collecting cobwebs in your basement. To make matters worse, you’ve […]
ReDESIGNS by Ava: 15 Favorite Decorating Tips
ReDESIGNS by Ava 15 Favorite Decorating Tips “For a house to be successful, the objects in it must communicate with one another, respond and balance one another.” ~ Andre Putman Every month I begin my article with a quote. The quote is my inspiration for what follows in my article. I collect quotes; not only […]
