One of the things I love best about the end of the year is all of the Best of designations, Year in Reviews, Top 10 lists, etc. (The year that ESPN showed the Best Sportscenter Commercials was at the top of my list.) So you can imagine how thrilled we were at CCC when The Journal of Wall Grimm decidedContinue reading “Blog of the Year Award 2013”
Category Archives: Pay It Forward
It’s All About the #UNselfie
–> It’s All About the #UNselfie <– Today is #GivingTuesday, a day dedicated to giving back and helping others succeed. Immediately following Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it’s a great way to remember what’s important in life. This year, it’s all about the #UNselfie. Yep, you read that right. The #UNselfie. Need a smile today? ClickContinue reading “It’s All About the #UNselfie”
On Thanksgiving, I’m Thankful for #GivingTuesday
I’ve posted before about many things I’m thankful for, from trail running to espresso. (Yes, they go together.) On this Thanksgiving Day, I want to mention one more — #GivingTuesday. Related Reading: 50 Things I’m Grateful For | 50 (More) Things I’m Grateful For GivingTuesday is a movement to start a national day of giving toContinue reading “On Thanksgiving, I’m Thankful for #GivingTuesday”
Pay It Forward: A Movement For You & Me
Pay It Forward. You’ve probably heard this mantra before. Maybe you saw the movie or read the book or even came across a bracelet. Maybe you dismissed it as another empty phrase that someone felt the need to put on a silicone wristband to be cool. It’s not. It’s not an empty mantra or hollowContinue reading “Pay It Forward: A Movement For You & Me”
50 (More) Things I’m Grateful For…
It’s been too long. I’ve had it in my mind to write this post since I published my first 50 Things I’m Grateful For… post last year. I kept finding cool things to blog about, and before I knew it, more than a year had passed. So here goes… I’m grateful for (take 2)… myContinue reading “50 (More) Things I’m Grateful For…”
It’s All About The Little Things
“We sometimes underestimate the influence of little things.” -Charles W. Chestnutt Yesterday was my birthday (yep, I’m a Pisces). Upon the outpouring of well wishes from friends, family and business associates, I was reminded that life is so much about the little things. A message on social media wishing someone a happy birthday. Making timeContinue reading “It’s All About The Little Things”
4 Reasons #GivingTuesday Is Succeeding (And You Can Too!)
November 27, 2012 was the inaugural #GivingTuesday. Here are four reasons why this powerful movement is succeeding that your business or brand can use to succeed too.
Cause-Related Marketing: Support or Scam?
Cause-related marketing campaigns seem like a win-win situation. Consumers and businesses help support wonderful causes while the benefiting organizations raise much-needed funds. Do they really make a difference though? As in most cases, cause-related marketing brings both good and bad. As a consumer, you can ask a few questions to ensure you really are supportingContinue reading “Cause-Related Marketing: Support or Scam?”
5 Ways to Spice Up Employee Appreciation
Most of us know by now how valuable it is to keep good employees. Knowledgeable, happy employees are valuable assets to a company, helping to reduce costs, maximize productivity (and revenue) and enhance your company’s brand or image. There are a plethora of ways to thank valuable, hardworking employees. Following are 5 ways that youContinue reading “5 Ways to Spice Up Employee Appreciation”
To Give or Not To Give…
After regularly donating blood for several years, the Red Cross contacted me regarding my high platelet count. They asked me if I would consider donating platelets, so I said sure. I knew that whole blood and platelets were always in high demand. They assured me that it was very similar to donating whole blood withContinue reading “To Give or Not To Give…”
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