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The Personal — and Professional — Benefits of Volunteering

Women entrepreneurs and business owners face a number of challenges, not the least of which is time management. Yet, for many professional women, the upside of spending some of their very valuable time on philanthropic endeavors cannot be overstated. Charities…

Teaching Children Household Responsibility Leads to a Lifetime of Success

According to H. Stephen Glenn and Jane Nelsen in Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-Indulgent World, “A belief in one’s personal capabilities is an essential building block for successful adulthood.” The best way for children to achieve this sense of…

Stiff Joints Stealing Your Joy? What You Can Do about Osteoarthritis …

By K. LEIGH WISOTZKEY “I used to, but I just can’t do it anymore…” Sound familiar?  It’s a statement heard from people everywhere, whether they’re talking about dancing, crafting, working, or taking long, peaceful walks. Stiff, painful joints, especially in…

How I Use Disagreements to Build Stronger Teams

Because I facilitate team sessions for a living, I’ve seen a lot of team interactions — all kinds of drama, some shouting and tears, but also a lot of laughter, joy, and bold action. Much about teamwork has been researched,…

The Power of Teamwork

Farrah Mittel, president of Schaedler Yesco Distribution (SYD), is a firm believer in the idea that “those who are closest to the work are the best to ask for input.”  She knows that although she is the president, her team…

Long-Term Care and the Insurance Need

Curious about long-term care insurance and if it is worth it? Let me answer common questions perhaps you and others have about long-term care insurance. What is Long-Term Care? Long-term care describes a range of services you may need to…

A Friendsgiving Feast

Put those turkey leftovers to good use with a cheesy turkey crescent ring, perfect for feeding a group of friends or family. Leftover Turkey Taco Crescent Ring Prep time: 5 minutes • Cook time: 1 hour • Servings: 14 •…

Walk Your Way to a Healthy Heart

If you want to drop a few pounds, you probably already know that getting regular cardiovascular exercise is an integral part of any successful weight-loss regime. Just as important, though, is the effect that regular workouts have on your heart….

Why Women Need Life Insurance

What Female Executives, Mom-Preneurs, and All Other Working Women Need to Know In the 21st century, women are redefining their roles at work and at home. Women have more options than ever, from full-time careers outside the home to careers…

The ‘Eyes’ Have It

You may have heard the saying “the eyes are the window to the soul,” or perhaps read the Biblical verse Matthew 6:22-24: “The eye is the lamp of the body; so then if your eye is clear, your whole body…