Wordless Wednesday: Canadian Idol
Mar 11, 2009 A Good Laugh, Short and Sweet, Wednesday Wisdom
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Wordless Wednesday: Brotherly Love
Feb 25, 2009 Short and Sweet, Wednesday Wisdom
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Wednesday Wisdom: It Never Hurts to Ask
May 28, 2008 Marketing & Communication, Wednesday Wisdom
If you have ever worked at a small business or tried to work within a small budget you may already know this tidbit of wisdom…It never hurts to ask.
You never know what will come from asking. In my experience it can mean a new partnership, an opportunity to learn something new, or a brilliant new idea.
It never hurts to ask, is likely true for big business as well. But I find people are more willing to discuss partnerships over cash when you are smaller. However, the key is how the two groups can help each other. There has to be something in it for both parties for it to work.
Over my two years in my current job I have built some amazing relationships with individuals and other companies where no cash transfers hands, but rather a mutual sharing of ideas, or an exchange of our assets. The return is always amazing, and often leads to other partnerships.
So next time you see an opportunity – ask, the worse that they can say is no.
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Wednesday Wisdom: Always Try New Things
Apr 16, 2008 Parenting and More, Wednesday Wisdom
Lesson for life and lemons. My son shows me that it is important to try new things, and just as important to give it a second try.
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Wednesday Wisdom: Child Rearing
Apr 9, 2008 Parenting and More, Wednesday Wisdom, word of mouth
Rule 1: Kids need rules and discipline
Rule 2: There are no hard and fast rules with regards to these rules and discipline!
Yet, every parent enjoys offering advice on the rules of child-rearing. If there is one thing I have learned in the (almost) three years I have been a mom is that what works for one kid, may not work for another. Despite this we as mothers consider it our job (our right?) to pass along our wisdom to other mothers.
Sleep problems? Cry it out. Try rocking, attachment, or swaddling. Not listening or acting up? To the naughty corner.Discuss the issue one on one. Not eating? Hide carrots in his muffins. And, green peppers in her ice cream.
We share advice with moms we know at playgroups, birthday parties and at the park. We even offer our well-meaning rules of engagement to moms we don’t know online, at school events, and at the park. I suppose this feeling of entitlement amongst moms, and women in general – to share our opinions and advice is what makes us such great conversationalists. It must be why we are the amazing generators of “word of mouth!”
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Wednesday Wisdom: Kitchen Tips
Apr 2, 2008 Wednesday Wisdom
Like the Monday Mini – I am adding a shorter regular feature- this one called Wednesday Wisdom. I will cover two or three pieces of random tips or advice that may have absolutely nothing to do with my usual marketing / communication topics. It may just be something that is on my mind at that particular moment.
Today my Wednesday Wisdom has to do with what I live everyday at the day job…kitchen wisdom.
1) Prioritize your countertop. You can’t always have every small appliance you own on the counter. Spend some time analyzing the use of those appliances. If you only use your coffee maker on weekends – why is it taking up valuable space on your countertop? Perhaps, you would be better moving the very useful Food Processor into its place? Or maybe you are a daily smoothie maker – in which case – why is your blender in the cupboard. It is amazing how useful an appliance becomes when it is accessible.
2) Prepare before you start cooking. Shred the cheese, and chop the veggies. This can cut down on time, and keep the kitchen tidy. A lot of foods can be done in large batches and kept fresh in containers and ziploc bags. And, of course find the appliances that will make the job quicker and easier.
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