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Happy Thanksgiving
Today, November 23rd, here in the United States we are celebrating Thanksgiving. Today is a day set aside for reflecting on how we have been blessed and remember to be grateful. There are those who will spend today watching American football. There are those who will spend the day cooking up a variety of dishes…
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Use Less Stuff Day
Today, November 16th, we celebrate Use Less Stuff Day. This U.S. holiday is recognized on the third Thursday of November, a week before Thanksgiving and the beginning of a very busy holiday season. The end of the year can be chaotic. From Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, we find ourselves bombarded with sales advertisements for…
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Cleaning Out the Old for the New
Have you ever reached into the back of your refrigerator for a jar of mustard, but instead found a small container of leftover potato salad from last weekend’s party? Have you ever searched for that leftover pasta from last night’s dinner, but found an old jar of sauce that you had completely forgotten about? Perhaps…
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Cucumbers to Pickles
Today, November 14th, we celebrate National Pickle Day. We toast these wonderful forms of cucumbers that add taste to our sandwiches, our relishes, or even just as a side item on our sandwich plate. While pickles can come in a variety of different flavors, at the end of the day, before the addition of various…
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Celebrating Entrepreneurship
Have you ever had an idea for a business of your own? Today, November 13th, we kick off Global Entrepreneurship Week. This is celebrated the second week of November each year. It can certainly be scary launching out on your own. There are benefits to working for someone else. You probably have set hours along…
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Service Of Others Over Self
Today’s post is inspired by Veteran’s Day, which is officially tomorrow, November 11th. Some US businesses will be observing today, November 10th, the Friday before. Veteran’s Day is a day to honor Americans who have served in the military. These men and women served in various capacities for the purpose of preserving freedom. The goal…
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Chaos Never Dies Day
Today, November 9th, we accept the fact that the chaos of the world will always be there. It is important to remember we can only control what we can control. There just never seems to be enough hours in a day. From the time we wake up in the morning, we may find ourselves flying…
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Try Something Bold
Today, pull out the garlic, the heavy spices, anything that can give a hint to others in the next room what is cooking. Cook with boldness, well outside your comfort zone. Today, November 8th, is Cook Something Bold Day. It is easy to get into a nice routine in life, including in our kitchen. This…
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Never Stop Learning
Today’s post is inspired by a quote from my Franklin planner for today. There never seems to be enough hours in a day. There’s always one more meeting, one more assignment to get done, one more item to be checked off the list before we can go home for the day. At home, there’s always…
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Reflecting on Your Career Path
Today, November 6th, is Job Action Day. Today is the day to take a step back and take a second look at your career path. Are you looking for a job? From time to time, it is important for job seekers to evaluate their job seeking approach. Be honest with yourself when looking at your…
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