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24 Sep

5 Business Lessons Learned Cruising With Carnival

When I took an 8 day Caribbean voyage this summer with my family (see post here), I had no intention of doing any business much less thinking of it. But as a business owner, business just has a way of creeping into the brain like rock doves finding their way home. But analogies aside---successfully hosting  approximately five thousand (staff and passengers) on a ship for eight full days takes logistical know how. May eight days at sea with Carnival Cruise Line (CCL) reinforced so many business principles---here are my top five. 1. Know Your Customer Base - Fun for all. All for fun. It's Carnival's slogan. And rightfully so. Carnival is known as the fun ship and after speaking to...
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18 Sep

Harvest Goods|Thanksgiving Wish List

It is about that time of year where families are making holiday plans. Thanksgiving is certainly my favorite time of the year. It is when the domestic diva in me is at her most happiest. My inner Martha Stewart can bring out the fine china and finally put to use countless recipes pinned throughout the year on my Pinterest food boards. I haven't hosted Thanksgiving dinner at my home in years, but this year could be the return. I am officially in the spirit and have plenty to be thankful for. Product Links: Copper Leaf Hurricanes | Cranberry Turkey Brine | Vine, Leaves and Gourd Wreath | Thanksgiving Cookbook | Leaf Centerpiece Bowl | Pecan Pumpkin Butter | Spectra Charger What...
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4 Sep

Head Wrap Happenings

Hey Beauties, There use to be a time when time was in abundance. But with greater responsibility comes sacrifice. And in many cases, that sacrifice is time. With only three months left in the year, I've found myself in panic mode as of late. Trying to figure out how to get as many items checked off that proverbial resolutions list. So just like everything else that's needed---what do you do? Buy time. Yep. I've hired help. House cleaning help. Business help. You name it. In order to be proficient in the areas of importance-- outsource when necessary. Because it really takes a village. And a head wrap too. Until next time...
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19 Aug

5 Spirit Lifting Inspirational Songs

Music is said to be the universal language. I've always been one to believe that the three most fundamental things to understanding and embracing worldly culture are music, food and fashion. So it is by no surprise that all three of these art driven expressions help to bring tremendous balance to my life. My music choices are as versatile as my fashion. There is a little bit of everything in my iTunes library, and I do mean everything. So please don't judge me when you see me riding out to my trap music. LOL. My music choice at any given time is driven by my mood and what inspires me at the present moment. But when I'm stuck in a...
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