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MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Thanks to the generosity and compassion of all the donors, sponsors, ambassadors and volunteers of our 12th Annual Pack A Purse™ Drive, we collected and distributed 972 purses filled with toiletries and 117 cosmetic bags and wallets to 22 youth serving organizations. Our amazing team of volunteers sorted, filled, and packed hundreds of […]
Read More‘Tis the season of giving — from buying presents to making home-cooked meals to spending quality time with loved ones. But this time of year can also be stressful — and stress can take a toll on your health. That’s why self-care is essential. Without proper self-care, you’re more likely to experience burnout, fatigue, and […]
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Millennials aren’t entitled. It’s employers that need to change. By Rachel Thompson You’ve seen the headlines. Millennials are “entitled” at work. We’re the “Me Me Me Generation,” and, apparently, we want “success on a plate.” But, maybe it’s time for employers to take a cold, hard look in the mirror and ask themselves […]
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Management Tip: Never neglect your own professional development. “Reading a book about management isn’t going to make you a good manager any more than a book about guitar will make you a good guitarist, but it can get you thinking about the most important concepts.” – Drew Houston Aspiring Managers The 7 Habits of […]
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Everyone who knows me knows that I love cupcakes! December 15th is National Cupcake Day which celebrates my favorite dessert – the single serving cake baked in a paper or aluminum cup and topped with icing or other cake decorations. FYI: Chocolate Cupcake Day which falls on October 18th Fun Fact: Cupcakes used […]
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Five Ways To Take Charge Of Your Professional Development In 2018 By Natasha Bowman Zig Ziglar once said, “The only thing worse than training employees and losing them is not training them and keeping them.” The takeaway is clear: The potential loss of dollars invested in employee development pales in comparison to the […]
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I am so grateful to all of our donors and volunteers who made the 2018 Pack A Purse Drive Purse Packing Party a HUGE success!! We had fun. We made a difference. We are full of gratitude. Thank you to Roll Up N Dye for gifting us the space for the party. Here are a […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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