One thing that almost every employer is looking for is a team of employees who are well skilled, adaptable, knowledgeable and smart. Employee skill development should continue far beyond initial HR training when an employee first begins, and instead...
You won the lottery! For many, it seems like a dream come true. You scratch off a little ticket and get notified that you've just won millions of dollars. Even for a small business owner who loves what he does, the possibility of financial freedom in...
With all of the advertising methods out there, it is critical to know where your target market frequents. This is another reason to research and know who your target market is. If you sell diapers, you don't want to market to the college crowd. That...
When I got married we visited my husband's aunt, and she was serving this meat balls with mashed potatoes and salad. If you read my story, you probably know that my mom past away just shortly after I got married, so I really didn't have anybody to ask...
Veal meatloaf! It was the first recipe that came to mind last week when I found a special on ground veal. One of Mom's signature "entertainment" menus featured veal Marinara as the main dish. It was not a veal cutlet, but a thick, fork tender...
My eldest daughter, Elona, was making a cheesecake once and was looking for ways to decorate her tasty cheesecake. So she found this coulis sauce recipe. It is a strained sauce made from pureed fruit. She drizzled the sauce over the top of the cheesecake,...
I have all this strawberry harvest and it needs go somewhere; I think we knew this one was forthcoming, right? I'm trying to post as many recipes as I can to use up the supply. This homemade strawberry jam is very unique in a way that it's supremely...
In a few days we will be celebrating the anniversary of Mexico's independence, so I was looking for a traditional Mexican recipe to prepare. I wanted something sweet, and I remembered these corn cookies that my mother-in-law always brings from Jalisco....
Sometimes the easiest way to decide what to make for lunch is to see what's in the fridge and store cupboard. And it's especially efficient when we're in Spain for a limited period and need to polish off all the food in the house before we head...
After a few posted recipes of sweets I've got something on the healthier side for you today. This Turkey Sandwich Recipe is one of our favorite sandwiches. The sandwich is loaded with vegetables of home grown cucumber and tomatoes which makes it taste...
I know this post will be published on September 16 th , the Independence Day of Mexico. I feel a little sorry that it is not a Mexican dish. Besides the recipe for pemoles I shared a few days ago, I had planned to do another Mexican dessert, but I didn't...
Do you need a menu idea? We can't resist taking on the big name magazines. Adapted from a recipe for sea bass found in Food and Wine magazine, last night's fish dinner comes from the kitchen of our New Jersey home chef. A quick trip to the supermarket...
Hi Beauties! I’m at it again testing the sea to find the best beauty treasures the ocean can sum but seriously though, I am! SkinFD sent me their night cream and asked me to give it a try for a few nights and of course, I agreed. Their Biomarine Defense...
Hello Cutie! The name was SOOOO adorable that i had to try it! While I was shopping around Amazon for new products to test and make videos about, I found Hello Cutie Mud Mask by Glam Essence. I have to give you guys the disclaimer though that this mud...
I love coming home to packages from amazing skincare brands and this week I received a box from Shiseido with not one, but TWO jars of their IBUKI Multi Solution Gel! There was a little note inside that suggested I give one away to a reader, so why not?! It...
I’m a sucker for foot scrubs, lotions, creams - the more moisture, the better because I hate when my feet feel dry and yucky! Treat My Feet Exfoliating Foot Mask Scrub Peel will leave your feet soft and smooth. Each box comes with a pair of moisturizing...
We've all heard it before. It's against the rules to wear white after Labor day. But before you send all of your white clothes to storage, keep reading. There's always been an unwritten fashion rule that you absolutely do not wear white after labor day....
Have you felt unable to welcome the recent kale craze with open arms? Do you feel raw kale smoothies are a bridge too far? Brush your skepticism to one side and sample these moreish, surprisingly satisfying yet healthy baked kale crisps (or chips if...
Cassoulet Maison? It's as good as saying Grandma prepared it. This recipe for Cassoulet Maison has been two days in the making. I could have waited a couple months until the temperatures moderated - maybe even cooled to a respectable 50 degrees - but...
Today we're eating out in the province of Murcia in Spain. Murcia is a large agricultural area that is known as the orchard of Europe. Fruit and vegetables seem to grow everywhere and are delicious in their freshness (the local markets...
Want your kids to eat more veggies? If they don't like vegetables, they will! Create a fun environment for the kiddos in the kitchen. Help them with preparing vegetables and the cream if they need assistance, and have them assemble this cute appetizer...
Water makes up 60% of our body weight. It's important for flushing out toxins, carries nutrients to your cells and keeps the tissue in your ears, nose and throat moist. Okay, all important stuff but I do wish I didn't feel like I was always being...
Summer's on the way out and the warm weather, holidays in the sun, chlorine and hanging out by the beach can fade your hair and leave you with split ends that make your hair look a little frazzled. Siobhan Jones, Colour Ambassador at Headmasters...
As I go to the baggage claim sala for my suitcase, the clues are already here that I have arrived in paradise. From the quaint train that takes you to the arrival sala and the landscapes gardens complete with water lilies in beautiful ponds it is apparent...
Reviewing analytics data can help plan the next ideas for your blog Creating content that attracts visitors to your site or blog is never easy. The value for content certainly exists. Marketing Profs noted that 79% of B2B firms that deploy content marketing...
Do's and don'ts of Mobile SEO The use of mobile devices to access the Internet has been increasing at a rapid rate. Till late 2013, digital media time spent on desktop was higher than that on mobile, but the number of mobile users exceeded the desktop...
Investing can be a really smart way to secure your future and make your savings work harder. Saving money each month is a great idea, but there will come a point where you begin to wonder if you could do better. If you're a beginner investor, these investment...
In Healthy Snack Ideas for Entrepreneurs , I introduced readers to Gourmet Gifter , a company that offers a wide variety of tasty treats that are perfect for gifting yourself or your clients. One product I raved about was the kettle corn. It tastes great,...
Switching to Blender 3D So it is no surprise that you might of heard of Blender 3D from a long time ago. Well if your like me you tried it a few years ago and realized the interface, and everything about it was difficult or un-orthodoxe. All that...
(cross posted from the NewCo blog ) NewCo's San Francisco & Oakland festivals are less than a month away, and they will be our largest, most diverse events ever. More than 225 Bay area companies will be opening their doors to 3,000+ attendees....
There is more to Scandinavian design than Ikea and Lego. Known for its clean lines and innovation, Scandinavian interior design has progressed from the modernist movement, incorporating the colour pallets from the traditional folk interiors. The fundamental...
Tweet I just came across this quote in a MOPS booklet. It can't hit truer right now. As kids start back to school today, I can't help but breathe a sigh of relief knowing that we will soon be into our fall rhythm....
Imagine my delight when I opened an email recently that asked me to write a little something about the Washington County Fair that will be kicking off next week! I am being compensated for this post, but trust me when I say that my love for the fair...
In a couple of days, September begins, and being the month in which the Independence of Mexico is celebrated, I decided to make a compilation with typical Mexican food recipes, and one or two recipes I have invented that use traditional Mexican ingredients...
The key to success with this simple stuffed tomatoes recipe is to start by selecting large vine ripened tomatoes. Tomatoes should smell like you just picked off the vine in your own " potager " or vegetable garden. I did not have the option to...
My version of this cake is a little different from the common recipe, because we don't like nuts in cakes and not big fans of butter cream frosting either. Baker's preference. The cream that I use for this cake is the same as the one I use with Cream...
I'm always keen to try out a new kitchen gadget. So when the Judge Yogurt Maker landed on my doorstep I couldn't wait to start creating my own yogurt. I mean who doesn't love a big bowl of fruit, yogurt and nuts - a wonderfully refreshing way to start...
