• Did You KNOW Ripley’s Had Children’s BOOKS?!??!

    Gabby and the dark

    First, did you know that the Ripley Believe It or Not had children’s books that I love has more than just the Believe It Or Not titles?? I had NO IDEA!! From picture books to adventure books. You can check out the titles on Amazon. Ripley Believe It or Not books Since I am in full on Christmas mode already I want to share with you four titles that would be GREAT for gift giving. I am and always have been a firm believer that books are always under the Christmas tree. I take full credit for the fact that my daughter Selena is a veracious (look at me with my big words today!!) reader. THAT fact has trickled down to 8-year-old Alice who loves to read!! The kid goes through books like crazy!! Let’s start with Gabby and the Dark.  This is the newest (and the 3rd book) in the Gabby series. Written by Carrie Bolin and Jessica Firpi.  Illustrated by John Graziano Gabby the sea turtle is one of Ripley’s Aquarium mascots. The other is Norman the penguin (don’t worry he has his own book!)  Gabby is filled with beautiful, colorful illustrations and of course  silly situations. From…

  • JLab Headphones: #1 True Wireless Headphones under $100

    JLab Headphones wireless headset

    I know, Halloween isn’t even over yet but I am full on ready for Christmas! It’s truly everything I have in me not to have the Christmas tree up and decorated. This year in particular. The house isn’t in full on construction mode. The weather hasn’t gotten cold enough to require a coat. We’ve already gotten SNOW twice in Idaho.  None of it has stuck but still…SNOW! Already!!  That has to be one of the reasons that I’m already in Christmas mode. Yes, that does include Christmas shopping. Has anyone else started their Christmas shopping? And if you say you have started AND are finished I may cry.  Okay fine, you know me, first I will say bad words then I will cry. I have started my shopping mostly because shopping for two reasons. Granddaughter Alice needs many presents. (it’s a G’ma thing) and because The Husband is so dang hard to shop for!  I mean seriously, the man has everything!! After all he has ME!!  What else could he possibly want?!?! I’ve started looking for headphones. This gift might be more for ME than him actually. (Seriously how much political radio and television can a wife take in one…

  • Sealing The Deal – What Is The Secret?

    Do you work in a business where deals are at the heart of it? This could apply to many industries including real estate, investments, venture capital and others.  Being able to secure deals is a vital part of your business’ success, but it’s not always an easy task. Could there be some tricks of the trade that you don’t know about to help you lock in a deal? Take a look at some of the following tips to help you seal the deal and get the best outcome for your business. Pay attention to what you’re not saying You might think that the most important part of your pitch is what you say, but for many people waiting to be dazzled by you, they’ve already made their minds up from that first impression. While sealing a deal in seven seconds might seem impossible, there are in fact ways you can make those first impressions count. A smart appearance usually helps, helping to win your client over before you’ve even opened your mouth. Learn how to close Closing a deal is one of the most important parts of the deal. Think of it as delivering a great speech as a lawyer…

  • 4 Ways To Avoid Technology Downtime In Your Business

    Avoid Technology Downtime Tech computer screen

    All businesses rely heavily on technology these days, and when used properly, it’s a huge asset. It can speed things up and improve productivity while saving your business money at the same time. The only problem is, companies are so reliant on their technology that it really causes some problems if it stops working properly. If your network goes down or a certain piece of software crashes, your employees will be sitting there unable to do anything until the issue is fixed. That means you’re losing money because all of the work grinds to a halt, which is why it’s so important to avoid downtime in the first place. These are some of the best ways to reduce technology downtime in your business.  Invest In Updating Technology  Updating computers and software is expensive and if you are a small business with limited funds, you may decide to save a bit of money and make do with what you have for the time being. The problem is, that doesn’t really save you money overall. If you are using outdated tech, it’s far more likely to break. That means you’re losing money through downtime, and you have to pay repair costs on…