How growth can actually kill brand evangelism

At a basic level, providing a great customer experience boils down to four main areas: Build things with your customer in mind. This goes for services, too. Provide offerings and tailor them to your customer. Help them, solve a problem for them, or make something better for them. Take care of your customers. Provide a great product or service… and support your customers.  Give your … Continue reading How growth can actually kill brand evangelism

How to Get Free Stuff for Your Birthday

My birthday is this month and one thing I love about it is getting free stuff on your birthday from your favorite companies, retailers, and restaurants. Here are some I got, so you can sign up for their rewards programs to get yours when your birthday rolls around: AMC Theaters – a free popcorn If you’re a member of the AMC Stubs rewards program, you’ll … Continue reading How to Get Free Stuff for Your Birthday

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4 Ways to Help Land a Job in a New Market Before You Move

Are you working on finding a new job before you move to a new city? Or thinking about a big move? A few years ago, my (now) husband and I decided to make a big move out of state. Across the country, in fact. Neither of us lived outside of our hometown before and felt like we wanted to try it. Recently, I’ve seen several … Continue reading 4 Ways to Help Land a Job in a New Market Before You Move

The Snacks are Going Bad: the Latest Food Recalls

You probably have seen several recalls on food products. Here are a few: Goldfish crackers – A favorite among toddlers everywhere, you’ll probably want to check the packaging on any in your pantry. Salmonella is the risk here with four types of them. Read the details here on the Pepperidge Farm website. Ritz crackers – Some of the varieties with cheese have been recalled. Read … Continue reading The Snacks are Going Bad: the Latest Food Recalls

5 Things to Do to Stay Sane When You’re Going Back to Work After Maternity Leave

I was lucky to have four months off (almost completely paid) when I had my daughter. Before I went back to work, I got some tips from various friends. So I compiled the best advice I got here in one place for any moms going back to work after maternity leave: 1. Go back to work mid-week. You don’t want to have to jump back … Continue reading 5 Things to Do to Stay Sane When You’re Going Back to Work After Maternity Leave

A Two Week Vacation is Life Changing

I just got the chance to take a two-week vacation to Singapore… just my husband and me. It was AMAZING. I’ve never had the opportunity to take one before, but I highly recommend it. Also, for you parents – we know you love your kiddos, but you need a chance to get away without them. Do it. Figure out a way. (I recognize there are … Continue reading A Two Week Vacation is Life Changing