by Nicole Ouellette | Jun 24, 2009 | Too Cute Tuesday
At Too Cute Tuesday, we like to do random stuff that we kind of stink at. But on a rare occasion, we actually like to draw on the talent of our members.
Sarah has taken a book binding class and for years I’ve obsessively bought pretty blank notebooks. But why would I continue to do this when we can make our own, personalized notebooks?
Warning: This craft takes a little longer than a couple of hours and may lead to frustration among impatient types. But the result is well worth it.
by Nicole Ouellette | Jun 23, 2009 | Marketing Monday
You may remember about a month ago I wrote about my friend Susan’s relatives that were going through a hard time financially. I asked:
Is there a site that someone in need could turn to online to help in this desperate situation? And to turn it around, how do people in not-so-desperate circumstances know that their money is actually going to their selected family/charity?
by Nicole Ouellette | Jun 20, 2009 | Good For You
We all know buying local keeps money locally and helps local businesses but how often do you think about your purchases?
Spend $20 on June 20 is a concept to raise awareness of what we can do in our own local economies. Our local Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce has been promoting this heavily but I was able to find other locations in North Carolina and New York.
by Nicole Ouellette | Jun 19, 2009 | This Week In Business
Craig at BudgetPulse left a thoughtful comment on my blog a couple weeks ago that I've been meaning to write about: "How do you go about reaching new clients and trying to pitch them for consulting help. What specific activities do you do...
by Nicole Ouellette | Jun 19, 2009 | Websites
The peonies bushes outside my window have finally bloomed. Of course, I didn’t have the forsight to take photos of them while it was light out but I am enjoying their fragrance wafting in while I sit at my desk.
It is important to stop and smell those flowers, isn’t it? Here are some fun things I’ve stopped to read recently:
(Author’s Note: This post was way longer but then my computer timed out and I lost most of it. A reminder to save often, fellow online writers!)
You may remember about a month ago