I realized I forgot to post about our new FurBaby!

Meet Eli-Princess. She was a rescue from North Carolina. After hours of research, I believe she is an American Foxhound. She is adjusting well to us and the other animals. My daughter named her after Eli Manning, the quarterback for the NY Giants. I haven't had the chance to upload…

I am a 68 year old grandmother and great grandmother, happily married for 47 years and enjoying reasonably good health. This is my story of loss and triumph. It is time to write it, to sort it through my mind and put it down in black and white. To make it real.  When things happen in my life, good or bad, it is often my way to put my experiences into writing. Doesn't matter if I share it or anyone else sees it. Writing  helps me to understand and to assimilate my life. This story has…

In business, marketing is the key to survival. Marketing takes a lot of planning, organizational skills, budget measures and timing. Proper planning and accountability measures will enable you to position your business for success.  To ensure maximum ROI (Return on Investment) of your marketing plan, these are 6 tips for a successful…

I shared this on my blog but I thought there were probably be some of you who may share in this experience.

I (too often) can feel like we don’t have enough money. We have debt and as anyone who has debt knows, it is almost impossible to dig out from under it. It feels like all of the extra money goes to pay down the debt and the next thing I know, something happens and the cards are all filled up again. It is frustrating and stressful and at times I allow it to get the best…

Most of us had a dream growing up. It might have been to travel the world. It might have been to sing in front of thousands of people. It might have been to climb Mt. Everest. Whatever it was, it provided drive and inspiration. A vector, if you will.

Well, if you are anything like me, the dream did not develop as imagined. Life provided a different path. Rather than becoming a great actress of the stage, I became a SAHM and military wife. I am very blessed in this life but it…

Today I was in Starbuck's and heard someone order a drink I had never heard of "A Cinnamon Roll Frappuccino".  I took a step back and looked up at the menu trying to figure out where this delicious drink could be found, but it wasn't on the…


 


Casey…

Every year, I come to the imaginary line between December and January with a lot of baggage, Starting about the 26th or 27th, I would begin a 20 page opus of all the things I would do better come January 1st.  You know how it goes...

• I would finally learn French
• I would stop yelling
• My closet would not become a "stuff" spot
• I would exercise everyday
• Etc, etc. etc...  

Have you made a list like that? I suspect at least a few of…

If you are a small business and have not yet established an online presence, then you are missing out on a great opportunity to generate more revenue and profit for your company. As of early 2012, reports have shown that there were 2.4 billion internet users worldwide. The internet has become a great tool for buying and selling products and services, sharing files,…

The treadmill offers an excellent cardiovascular workout but it also has various settings and exercise modes that allow you to tone and tighten your lower body, especially your butt. Two of the most useful are the speed and incline controls.

Using the speed and incline controls on a treadmill you can perform various exercises to …

Have you heard of Big Hearted Families? It is an organization dedicated to helping parents raise kids with a sense of volunteering and generous hearts. You really can't argue with that, can you? They offer a series of projects and ideas…

A Facebook post from my friend Melissa, reminded me of a couple of drink recipes in y grandmother's recipe box. This recipe, for Irish Cream, is like chocolate milk with a kick. It's comforting and homey, and a most…

Earlier this month, I spent a weekend at my parents. This may not sound inherently stressful but I used the weekend to clean out years of stuff remaining afters years of moves and relocations. I had a large garage sale (and by large, I mean lots of effort, not lots of money made) and began sorting through boxes of old papers.

I found a "newspaper" I started while staying at my grandparent's beach house which was pretty humorous. It seems that the weather was mild, the fashion was…

Pump Up Your Book is pleased to announce Susan DiPlacido's Shuffle Up and Deal Virtual Book Publicity Tour beginning December 3, 2012 and ending on March 15, 2013. Susan will be on hand during her nationwide tour talking about her book in candid interviews and guest posts! As an added bonus, Susan's tour is also part of a…

In a nutshell, October pretty much sucked. 

Normally, I love the Fall. The leaves, the smells, the romance of it all...

This year? NOT SO MUCH!…

This weekend is our opportunity to show those who have served that we care. In the front of store, you may see men and women wearing blue vests offering you a little blue flower. Much like the Salvation Army Santa, it is easy to look down and rush in, eager to get your errands. Please don't, because that little blue flower means more than you may know.…