Since the beginning of summer, we have been without AC. That's right, we've been living in a sauna cause for whatever reason our AC started blowing out warm air all of a sudden. But with everything being so hectic and crazy, we just didn't have the time to get someone in to check it out (not to mention, we were fearful of hearing what the cost would be to fix the problem). On … [Read more...]
Let 2014 Be The Year That Your Network Builds Your Net Worth
A few months ago, I met Karen Taylor Bass, a public relations expert, at a networking event. During her keynote address, she dropped some profound nuggets, one of my favorites being: “your network is your net worth.” In other words, leverage your relationships to get what you want, whether it is entrée into exclusive communities, job opportunities, or business … [Read more...]
Second Quarter: Are You On Track for a Big Win?
We are officially in the second quarter of 2013. How are you doing with your goals? Have you completed the tasks you set out to complete in the first quarter? Are you on track to having the amazing year you set out to achieve when the clock struck midnight on January 1, 2013? If not, what went wrong and how do you plan to get yourself back on track to finish at the top? Just … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Support Your Spouse’s Dreams
By Krystal Grant What do you do when the thing you’ve been dreaming about finally comes to fruition? You celebrate! And that’s just what my husband and I did at the book launch party for my new book Under The Palmetto Tree. We had a blast celebrating with family and friends. It was truly a magical night. And none of it, not the publication of my book, the launch party, nor … [Read more...]
Do You Have S.M.A.R.T. Marriage Goals for 2013?
As one year closes and the next begins, resolutions and goals for the new year become the focus. One of the most effective ways to set, and achieve goals is to follow the S.M.A.R.T. goal setting model. Most of us are familiar with it. Our goals should be Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Realistic, and Time-bound. My guess is that most of us have set S.M.A.R.T. goals in … [Read more...]
The Kind of Wife I Never Ever Want to Be…
This year will mark the 13th year that my husband and I have been in a relationship. We've had good times where we've wanted to be around one another forever. But, there have been times when we've been so complacent we barely spoke to one another while we were in the same room. We've been rich (almost), poor, happy, poor and happy and sad. This right here is … [Read more...]
8 Things I Will Not Be Bringing Into the New Year
As we raise our glasses to celebrate the ending of 2012 and the beginning of 2013 we must focus on the great things that the year will bring. 2012 reminded me of just how precious life is. Because of that, I made the decision that I will no longer take any of my relationships for granted. From my relationship with my parents to the ones with my children, husband and friends, I … [Read more...]
6 Ways I Improved My Life in 2012
When the clock struck midnight on January 1, 2012, I declared it a “New year, New me”. I knew that 2012 had to be different, better, more amazing than 2011. I went through an insurmountable amount of stress and anxiety when I was working for my last corporate job & made a decision to never go back to that. At the time, I had a lot of anger and resentment. I knew I needed to … [Read more...]
#MarriageChat Wednesday: Working Together and Establishing Goals
Our online Twitter party resumes tonight October 5th and the topic will be: Working Together and Establishing Goals! The discussion will be centered around how spouses can work together and establish goals on parenting, in their relationship and even in business. We'll be on Twitter using the hashtag #marriagechat when we talk about how you picked your winner :-). It … [Read more...]