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Three new things I learned at Wordcamp Boston 2011
WordCamp Boston 2011 was held this past weekend at Boston University. It was a blast! I learned so much and I can’t wait to put into practice what I’ve learned. The three biggest things I learned from WordCamp Boston are listed below. 1. It is possible to get inexpensive and GOOD web hosting. BlueHost, HostGator, […]
My favorite summer things
July 21, 2011
I’ll admit this has nothing to do with technology or marketing. It is related to my life, so it still fits in with my blog strategy. Plus, it fulfills my committment for doing a weekly blog post. 🙂 This is a light-hearted look at my favorite summer things. 1. Chipmunks. I adore these cute little […]
Living without technology
July 15, 2011
I spent the past week hiking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. I had the best of both worlds since I enjoyed nature during the day and then spent the evenings in the lap of luxury at the Mt. Washington Hotel. Sure the Mt. Washington Hotel has the latest technology, a fast Internet connection […]
Posted in: business, technology
Lessons learned from a lost watch
July 7, 2011
Savour every moment – that’s my mantra for the summer. I lost my watch yesterday and it taught me an important lesson about slowing down. I spend time every morning in quiet prayer and meditation. My mind was not quiet on this Saturday. I had a million errands to run. So I kept looking at […]
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Questionable marketing
June 30, 2011
I love Pandora bracelets and charms. The jewelry is classic and not too expensive. It’s affordable luxury. The website is fun – you can design your own bracelet by picking the bracelet and charms you want. A recent experience with Pandora has me thinking about what makes good marketing. Here’s what happened. Step 1: Email promising […]
How a kayaking clinic improved my business skills
June 23, 2011
You can probably tell from my blog posts that I love kayaking more than anything, even more than technology. When the opportunity to participate in a kayaking clinic came up, I jumped on it. I was a little nervous since I only kayak with my husband and not in a group. The day was cloudy, […]
How to stop procrastinating
June 16, 2011
We’re all guilty of procrastination, some more than others. I hate to admit it, but I’ve been stuck in the procrastination mode for a while. I know I need to find a job. I know what I need to do in order to find a job. I write about finding a job. Yet, have I […]
Are you afraid to turn off your cell phone?
June 9, 2011
Really – what will happen if you disconnect from technology? Will the world come to an end? Will your clients disappear? I think not. I am so disgusted by all the people who have their phones attached to their ears, having mindless conversations. I have yet to overhear an important conversation. Why do people have […]
Sunshine and blue sky
June 1, 2011
I am ready to take on the world today! Why is that? 1. There’s sunshine and a clear blue sky. I can’t help but smile on such a beautiful day. 2. It’s a new season and time for a new start. I love these longer days! I have so much more energy than I do […]
Posted in: business
How new hiking poles help me make better business decisions
May 24, 2011
If you’ve read my other blog posts, you know that I love the outdoors. There’s something about being outside, whether it’s hiking, kayaking or snowshoeing, that works both my body and my mind. A recent experience with new hiking poles taught me a lesson in making better decisions. Here’s how my new hiking poles have […]
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