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Mind & Body Boost for kids

Published on 2011-11-04 06:21:00

"I want to put my kids in the best possible situation to succeed and be happy."  A worthy pursuit and a familiar parental refrain.  The idea of that big goal can be overwhelming and frustrating at times but just any other big goal, we need to prioritize and take action. So we start with the basics of safety, healthy foods/lifestyle, financial responsibility, and reading habits (WIP), from there a popular thought is to expose kids to various activities and see what they like and are goo

Focus on the 4C's

Published on 2011-09-23 06:34:00

A small growing company and a small growing family both need leadership to be successful.I'm "working" with both and I realize they have a lot in common.  I'm a firm believer in good KISS (Keep it simple, sista!)  and in my attempt to simplify and to build sustainable leadership, I never shy away from a good acronym.CLEAR Vision-  "Where are we going!?" COMMUNICATION-  Do not assume that your kids or your employees/co-workers know what you're thinking and don't assume you kno

And we're back...

Published on 2011-08-15 07:22:00

We leave the U.S. and the markets crash.  We arrive in the U.K. and London burns.  Good thing nothing crazy happened when we were in Paris, that city is absolutely perfect the way it is!Things are expensive over there and the exchange rate doesn't help but the opportunity to experience some of Europe with our kids was worth every over priced British Pound and Euro.  Exposing them to a world outside of what we live every day and helping them to understand and experience that it is

London & Paris vacation for 12 Days!

Published on 2011-08-01 06:29:00

Hello friends,We have been lucky enough to connect with a friend in London who has offered up her spacious flat for a few days.  We are staying for 10 days in jolly-old-England and a few in Paris.  Vacation jackpot for our family!!!  Time to turn the daily saving into daily spending!! (just for a bit)No computers, just cameras to capture as many amazing moments as possible.  Our kids are 9 & 10 and excited to go.  We've planned pretty well (I hope!) and have some Bri

3 Interview topics for work and home

Published on 2011-07-21 14:04:00

Recently, I've been spending a lot of time consulting (as you may have noticed from my sporadic blog activity-- bad form, I know).  The company is hiring a few people and I'm leading the interview processes.  I've tightened up the job descriptions (based on the general goals and specific expectations for the position), written compelling (hopefully) job posts and outlined the phone and face-to-face interviews.  Ready to roll! Going through this exercise got me thinking about my ro

Leader Learning

Published on 2011-05-29 11:52:00

Every Sunday I get a nice measured dose of leadership sandwiched between coffee and coupons.  An interview with one interesting leader can be found each week on page 2 of the New York Times business section, "The Corner Office" (July 10: Plants & People parallels: Weed, Water, Nurture) by Adam Bryant duputy national editor of the New York Times.The topics are interesting and insightful from leader backgrounds to interview questions, employee motivators to current manageme

Guest Post on OurMomSpot

Published on 2011-05-26 07:26:00

My guest post on OurMomSpot: Read about what it's like to be a Stay at Home Dad!#Parents #Marriage @DailySaving  http://t.co/dLHLZVb via @OurMomSpot Thanks for all the support!Brian

Grocer plays on pump pressure. 3 flags.

Published on 2011-05-06 12:57:00

"Spend $15 on things you don't usually buy and probably won't use and save $1 on $40 of gas!"-the fine, fine printWe know that sellers go to great lengths to contact and manipulate buyers.  The goal being to have us buy, buy again and buy more still, certainly more than your frugal self budgeted.  We have seen an explosion in rewards programs, CareCards, store specific bucks, loyalty programs, etc.  Does your keychain look like you're on the janitorial staff at the high schoo

Suze's grade is in...

Published on 2011-05-01 08:35:00

How did we do with our "How Am I Doing?" Segment ?Our segment aired Saturday night (4/30/11) on The Suze Orman Show on CNBC.  Suze went over the details of our situation and handed out her grade:First of all, thanks to all of you for your support, RT's, and well wishes on my little segment.  It was fun and I'm grateful to Suze for taking the time to provide us with good, objective feedback.  Now it's time to work on the plan... our way to an A.  Thanks, Suze!Br

Time for Suze to rock some feedback for DailySaving!

Published on 2011-04-26 09:21:00

I love to get and give feedback.  I've come to realize I need it.  It's how we get better and help others to do the same.  My career as a coach, manager, and director has conditioned me to think, "How are we doing and how can we do better?"  When I was working full-time, that type of communication was free flowing.  Being home now, my kids are not really into the notion of performance planning and formal performance reviews!  Imagine that.  Although those thing