Little Things Add Up

Little Things Add Up

Things can get really messy if you don’t keep track of the little things. That 1/5th of a day left ignored certainly was the culprit back in 46 BC, when Julius Caesar had to declare that the current year would last 445 days in order to get the calendar back in sync...
What Does It Mean, Anyway?

What Does It Mean, Anyway?

“What am I, chopped liver?” Most of us know the phrase, or we think we have a relatively good idea of what it means. It’s what you ask (usually to yourself) when you’re passed over. You’re clearly the best resource, but you weren’t even asked. But what does chopped...
Beyond Cost: Why It Makes Sense To Seek Out American-Made Products

Beyond Cost: Why It Makes Sense To Seek Out American-Made Products

If you move beyond political rhetoric and look at actual numbers, manufacturers are actually bringing jobs back to the United States. There is a variety of reasons, but likely one of the most important is that consumers are demanding it. According to Consumer Reports,...
Why It Pays To Hold On To At Least Some Of Your Stuff

Why It Pays To Hold On To At Least Some Of Your Stuff

The world’s taking a cue from best-selling author and Netflix TV show host Marie Kondo, who is definitely onto something (besides being meme-worthy) with her method to remove clutter. Thanks to Marie’s konmari method, people everywhere are decluttering their lives by...
How Do You Measure The Kick-Off Of The Holiday Season?

How Do You Measure The Kick-Off Of The Holiday Season?

Mariah Carey’s album “Merry Christmas” didn’t start off so great. Remember Kenny G? His holiday album promptly kicked her out of the top spot in 1994 – the year it was released. By 2009, Mariah’s collection of holiday songs wasn’t even one of the top 30 Christmas...