Let’s face it, when the coronavirus hit and every mom in America was promoted to homeschool teacher for two weeks, no one could have imagined it would be the rest of the school year. So many things changed so quickly. As the mom of a kindergarten student, it meant the tradiational kindergarten graudation I had…
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Elmo 2nd Birthday Party Ideas
By the time your child is toddling around the house, chances are good a red fuzzy monster will be one of his or her favorite characters. Chances are equally as great that you may be going to sleep at night humming the words, “That’s Elmo’s world…”. When my kiddo was about to turn two, most…
Read moreButterfly 1st Birthday Party
Your little one will have lots of birthday parties, but there will only be one first birthday party. If you’re a new parent, this special occasion is not only for your little bundle of joy, it is also to celebrate your success at surviving the first year of parenthood. Picking the theme is tough. I…
Read moreFireworks Look Better When You Put Your Phone Down
“They grow up too fast, so you can never take too many photos.” Those are the words I hear repeatedly from total strangers when they see my little girl in public as they recall when their children were small once, too. I took their advice. At one point, it was safe to say I was…
Read more5 Ways to Increase Attendance at Your Experiential Marketing Events
This weekend we were eating lunch in a mall food court when we noticed several police officers and mall cops near the closed patio area outside. We asked them what was going on. “Country music singer Hunter Hayes is doing a sound test. He is putting on a free concert here in a few hours.”…
Read moreTop 3 Free Stock Photo Websites for Marketing Professionals on a Shoestring Budget
Whether you’re a startup, a non-profit, or just a small business struggling to make payroll, you can’t escape the need to utilize images in a digital world, where communication with your customers and prospects is now defined by online marketing principles. So how can you incorporate images into your marketing strategy without breaking the bank?…
Read moreHow to Grow Professionally By Reading One Book a Week
“You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read.”
Read more5 Lessons in the Power of Marketing from Blue Bell Ice Cream
On a recent trip down memory lane, I took my family to the creamery in Brenham, Texas, so they could see how the delicious treat is made. A lot has changed for the company since I first took a tour of the factory more than 25 years ago, but one thing still remains. Those who love Blue Bell ice cream, love Blue Bell ice cream.
Read moreA Lesson in Journalism From a Texas DPS Trooper
It’s been more than 12 years since I was a new college graduate, sent to cover my first wreck as a budding journalist. As I pulled up on the scene, my heart racing fast, I was quickly met by the DPS Trooper working the accident in the rain. “You must be the newbie at The…
Read moreWhat 3 Words Best Describe You?
Recently I was having a conversation with a group of business professionals when one of them asked, “What three words best describe you?” It’s an interesting conversation to ponder. Off the cuff I shared with the group, “Efficient”, “Servant-Leader”, and “Creative”. While others in the conversation no doubt knew the exact three words to pick,…
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