Month: September 2014

Money Mondays – Why Small Business Matters

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Part of the conversations I have had lately all revolve around how someone I know has lost their job, or they know someone who was laid off or fired from a job they thought was their golden ticket to retirement age.  The sad reality is most employers do not care about their employees, they only care about their wallets.  This includes not wanting to pay Uncle Sam (taxes) or pay their employees what they are worth.  This goes for both big corporations, and the small business that sells the stuff you love but complain is too expensive.  So what gives?  Should we revolt?  Should we march on Washington?  Actually in some cases we definitely should, but in this instance, it is important to remember why small businesses matter.  They matter not only to your paycheck, but to your communities around the US, and globe.

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End of Summer?

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We are approaching the end of Summer, so I’m getting the most out of my maxi dresses before it gets too cool. I love the color and fit of this dress. I could wear it every day. It’s from Target and was under $35. You can not beat that!
I paired it with simple makeup and hair.

What is your weekend go-to outfit?

Thankful Thursday – The Little Things Matter Most

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With the lightning speed that life is moving lately, I am very thankful for the little things in my life.  The fact that I’m still able to call friends and family, and that I still have genuine friends and family to count on.  So many are suffering, mostly in silence, yet throw on the biggest smile in public.  If you are one of those people I encourage you to open up, get angry, cry – whatever it takes to release the emotions.  If you have been deciding on making that call for professional help, reach out and do it.  Take charge of your life and let it become all that you envisioned and imagined.  There is a lot of truth that life goes by too fast, and is always too short – make the most of all that you have.  We need you, and you are loved(even if you just got off a very passive aggressive phone call with your mother)!

Make tomorrow, and every day after, a positive step in your goals no matter how large or small.  Do not let anyone tell you you can’t do anything.  You can and you will! 

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