Peddle to the meddle ---- it’ll be Father’s Day again in less than a year, and you know what that means!!!! Start planning NOW. It’s never a bad time to learn from the good, the bad, and the ugly of this last year’s turnout: Observe the reaction on Dad’s face as he opened his present, and decide whether you can “do better” next year. And, believe it or not, the next couple of months after Father’s Day are the PERFECT time to buy him your gift for NEXT YEAR as this is the time in which all Father’s Day sales items go into “reduced clearance mode” in nearly every physical store, and even online! Betcha didn’t think of that, did ya?
Daily Life, Family Life, Personal Growth
Brain Balance & Beyond: Achieving That Perfect Mental State
It’d be no lie to say that one in every three Americans now fights against the ongoing assault known as mental infirmity, regardless of the form it chooses to take on and manifest itself through; anxiety, OCD, ADHD, depression, suicidal thoughts ---- you get the picture. And it only seems like the solution is further and further away. But what about the cause? How many people have tried to attack the root of the issue and used this as a valid starting point?
The LOVE LANGUAGES Behind Giving and Receiving....
I MOST recently stumbled across an insightful book that has changed my thought patterns like few others out there can, besides the Bible: It was Gary Chapman’s “The 5 Love Languages ©: The Secret to Love That Lasts.” In this book, Chapman identifies how most people feel, to identify, and ultimately relate to love. He broke into five main categories. He’d first assess that, if we identify our main love language and that of all other relationships we hold in this life, we may thus better communicate our love in a manner that the other person desires for ---- leading to a far more meaningful relationship in the end.
Your Undivided Time and Attention
How ‘bout an intangible gift, one that money can’t buy, this time around? How ‘bout something yet as equally precious as money, something so special it should never be wasted? Have you guessed what that might be yet? If you guessed time, then you are halfway correct, for the other precious gift to go along with it is attention. And these two can go hand-in-hand, like melted butter on a warm bagel after a long, foodless fast ----- descriptive, but you get the idea.
The Full Storyland Ami Interview
Featured Designers, Storyland Ami
3 Signs of a Good Leader
When you research what it takes to be a leader, there are a great many list of traits that have been found within those people. Traits like:
Honesty and Integrity
Inspire Others
Commitment and Passion
Good Communicator
Decision-Making Capabilities
Accountability
Delegation and Empowerment
Creativity and Innovation
Empathy
Some are born with these traits while others can learn, practice and develop these traits within themselves so that they too can become good leaders. After interviewing Holly Salzman, owner of Storyland Ami, I realized that she can inspire so many of us to be better leaders, business owners and entrepreneurs.
Helping Hands
Once upon a time there lived a Panda named Dave. He was blue, and fluffy, and gave great hugs. Everyone who knew Dave the Panda said that he was a happy panda. He was friendly. He was kind. His laugh rang out like bells. People who knew him would often say, “If I can be half as happy as Dave the Panda, then I’ll be doing great.”
Spots for Pluto
Pluto the Dalmatian is a sweet and caring soul but he can’t seem to get his siblings to play with him.
Read the adventure of this kind hearted puppy as he searches out a way he can earn more spots. Maybe then he can finally be as important and valuable as his brothers and sisters.
Will he ever earn his way to the top so they will play with him?
Nobody's Perfect! Time to Give More Grace
How Giving a gift can actually Be a gift, both In and Of itself!
Sadie's Search for Sleep
When Sadie gets sleepy, she gets a little grumpy.
The sun is almost up and she needs a place to sleep fast!
Will Sadie’s grumpy demands help her get some much needed rest or will Sadie learn a valuable lesson on kindness and manners?
Sadie, a tiny skunk, learns a valuable lesson about having an attitude, even if you are a little grumpy!
The “Proper” Way to Give Someone a Gift
Face it: That “special occasion” quickly approaches, your personal budget remains drastically limited, and every other idea for a great gift has already been taken! You’ve either already given the gift you just had in mind, or someone else has just beaten you to it. You are at your wit’s end. WHAT DO YOU DO ???
Summer Challenge 2018 - Introduction
I have decided that life was not exciting enough. A vlogging challenge was what I needed! So this summer, starting today, I will be vlogging daily to show you what I've been up to and how quickly my orders are coming along. You'll get to watch each step of these wonderful creations' production with the added bonus of some of our family shenanigans.
How to Make the Absolute MOST of the Season and Keep Your Hairs from Falling Out with Worry: Summer Edition
Summertime is here, as we well know, and it is certainly one of the most beautiful, refreshing seasons of the year, is it not? The freshly sliced watermelon picnics by the lake or beach, the hot summer movies late at night, the beautiful drives to other cities, states or even countries of the world, the ongoing sunshine and mirth behind it all ---- what’s not to like, right? This is the time we’ve waited all winter for ----- there’s a time for everything under the sun, and the time for summer is now upon us!!!!! Got to make the most of it…
The Full Moogly Interview
Featured Designers, Interviews
Top 5 Reasons Why Tamara Kelly Is More Than A Crochet Designer - Moogly Interview Part 2
Personal Growth, Family Life, Daily Life