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11 End of Year Self-Reflection Questions

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 7, 2018 | Comments Off on 11 End of Year Self-Reflection Questions

  Do you have any end of year traditions or rituals? The end of the year is a great time to reflect on not only your accomplishments and achievements but also your upcoming goals and plans.  Setting aside time annually for introspection is good can boost your motivation and appreciation.   11 End of Year […]

Are You Taking Good Care of Your Employees?

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 5, 2018 | Comments Off on Are You Taking Good Care of Your Employees?

  Last week I took my first fall/winter vacation. I cruised in the Caribbean for 5 days without cell phone services and internet connections. I needed time to relax and completely unwind, but honestly, I had a “mixed-bag” of emotions throughout the journey. Conclusion – next year I will be on dry land!   The […]

12th Annual Pack A Purse Drive™ Purse Packing Party

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 3, 2018 | Comments Off on 12th Annual Pack A Purse Drive™ Purse Packing Party

  12th Annual Pack A Purse Drive™ Purse Packing Party Roll Up N Dye 9190 Red Branch Road Suite #2DY4 Columbia, MD 21045   Date: Saturday 12/8/18 Packing: 1:00pm-3:30pm Set Up: 12:45pm   VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Come help us sort and pack purses with personal hygiene items for teen girls in foster homes, group homes, and […]

5 Reasons to Support Pack A Purse Drive 2018

By Nicki Sanders | Nov 30, 2018 | Comments Off on 5 Reasons to Support Pack A Purse Drive 2018

  12th Annual Pack A Purse™ Drive: November 1, 2018 – December 3, 2018 Purse Packing Party: Saturday, December 8, 2018   5 Reasons to Support Pack A Purse Drive 2018 Giving feels good You can bring a smile to a teen girl this holiday season You can connect with other like-minded givers You can […]

Don’t Just Travel For Business

By Nicki Sanders | Nov 28, 2018 | Comments Off on Don’t Just Travel For Business

  Three Benefits of Business Travel and Company Retreats Networking/Meet new people Boost morale and team work Increase creativity and motivation     My travel specialization is international conferences and retreats for businesses and entrepreneurs. Although I specialize in business travel, I understand the importance of non-business travel. Whether you want to take a self-care […]

Thanksgiving Vacation Blog Review

By Nicki Sanders | Nov 26, 2018 | Comments Off on Thanksgiving Vacation Blog Review

    I AM ON VACATION IN THE CARIBBEAN! I am taking my own own advice  – travel and self-care – as I and Packaged For Success Enterprises take a much needed vacation as part of my Thanksgiving holiday. While I am on vacation I want to offer you the opportunity to take a walk […]

Black Friday Shopping for a Great Cause

By Nicki Sanders | Nov 23, 2018 | Comments Off on Black Friday Shopping for a Great Cause

  Are you hitting the stores (online and brick and mortar) for Black Friday deals?! We hope you will join us in Black Friday shopping for a great cause – 12th Annual Pack A Purse Drive!   Our 12th Annual Pack A Purse™ Drive ends December 3, 2018. We are collecting purses (totes and other […]

Wishing You A Happy Thanksgiving

By Nicki Sanders | Nov 21, 2018 | Comments Off on Wishing You A Happy Thanksgiving

  Wishing You A Happy Thanksgiving “Thanksgiving is a time of togetherness and gratitude.” -Nigel Hamilton “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” -William Arthur Ward “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live […]

10 Ways to Practice Self-Care During the Holidays

By Nicki Sanders | Nov 19, 2018 | Comments Off on 10 Ways to Practice Self-Care During the Holidays

  Cooking, cleaning, budgeting, working, shopping, visiting…the holidays can be a time of great joy or great stress! A little stress is normal. Too much stress or prolonged stress can be disastrous. Don’t let stress ruin the season. Remember that self-care is not selfish and you can’t do a good job of taking care of […]