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General Business and Life

Great Debate: Buy Online or Shop Local

May 19, 2010

Every time I hear about Shop Local campaigns, I feel a twinge of guilt. After all, I earn my living by encouraging people to shop online. I teach people how to get free shipping so that they do not even have to visit their local stores. And yet, as a small business owner, I want [...]

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The Expectation of Free

April 29, 2010

I’m pretty sure some of you are going to disagree with this post. In fact, I might even lose some customers over it. And yet I feel strongly about writing it. I love free stuff as much as the next girl. But at some point you have to step back and evaluate the expectations that [...]

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Life Lessons from Running

April 8, 2010

You often hear people say things like “Life’s a marathon, not a sprint” or refer to “crossing the finishing line” on a project or deal. Over the past several weeks as I have been training for the mini-marathon and logging a LOT of time alone just running and running with nothing else to think about, [...]

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Sunshine Family Races for the Cure

March 16, 2010

Every year for the past seven years I have either run or walked the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Indianapolis. It is an unbelievable event. Even more than the money that is raised, I am impacted each year by the stories that I encounter. When you see a child wearing a picture [...]

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Favorite Pistachio Fluff Recipe for St. Patrick’s Day

March 10, 2010

It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day and time to break out one of my favorite March recipes–Pistachio Fluff! It’s perfect for parties because you can eat it as either a salad or a dessert. I tend to eat it for both because I love it so much! The recipe does make 10-12 servings, so be prepared [...]

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