“Prune juice.” Does the phrase make you wrinkle your nose with distaste? Not so fast! Prunes are actually a tasty snack that help kids and adults alike stay healthy and “regular,” and prune juice is a great addition to your balanced diet. Yes, I said “stay regular,” which is a nice way of saying “avoid [...]

How much traffic does your website get? Is your website conveying the message you want, in the best way possible? Is your website a healthy part of your marketing plan, or a drain on your resources? If you have no idea how to answer these questions, or if you just want to make your web [...]

Thinking about a move? I’m pondering that myself, actually. There are so many reasons to move to a new place: work, health, raising the kids, a change of scenery, or even just a better house in the same area. I’ve lived in a lot of places in my life, and I’ve always enjoyed the different [...]

If you have a business, you probably ship packages. In some cases, you might be shipping a LOT of packages. Shipping is one of the biggest headaches that businesses deal with. Dimensional weight vs. actual weight, security issues, warehouse space… if you’re starting to twitch at these terms, you’re probably dealing with these problems and [...]

If your business relies on a supply chain, you probably face unique obstacles to moving your stock quickly and efficiently. It can be a pain to get your stuff from point A to point B, and any delays or problems can make your business suffer. When money is tight and every dollar spent counts, it’s [...]

If you own (or work for) a company in California that maintains a fleet of vehicles, you probably know that the “maintaining” is the hard part. Vehicles take gas, oil and other maintenance on a regular basis, and keeping up with those needs for a whole fleet can be a headache waiting to happen. Lucky [...]

Don’t look now, but the holidays are coming. There are barely 100 days left until Christmas! Before you start panicking at the thought of all the things you have to do this season, take a deep breath and think about the great holiday traditions that make this time of year so special. Spending time with [...]

Do you love to be scared? OK, I admit, it’s not my favorite thing, but most everyone I know loves to head to the haunted house, rent a flick like “Saw” or “Child’s Play,” and otherwise scare themselves silly. Universal Orlando resort knows that most people love to be terrified, which is why they’ve continued [...]

We live in an era when communication tools are more sophisticated (and complicated) than ever. But despite these technological advancements, our own interpersonal communication often falls by the wayside as we encapsulate ourselves with gadgets. Families rarely talk over dinner anymore, people would rather text than speak, and we can live next door to our [...]

It’s been four years since Hurricane Katrina tore into New Orleans, leaving many lives in pieces. Homes were destroyed, lives were lost, and the emotional and psychological damage was significant. Coming back from such a devastating event is a long and arduous process, one that gets progressively harder as time passes and memory fades. While [...]