The Hummingbird Detective Series Ages 7–12 Today’s article, for caregivers of children ages 7-12, centers on the Hummingbird Detective series. The goal of the series is to build the child’s self-esteem. Have you watched a small child’s eyes light up, and their chest puff out, when someone genuinely praises something they worked hard on? Providing…
The Benefits of Compassion Today’s article about compassion focuses on the benefits of helping someone else feel good. Thanks to my grandmother’s guidance and wisdom, I feel compassion when I see someone helping others. Giving from the heart enhances everyone’s lives, if only for the moment. There’s a quiet magic that happens when people choose…
’Tis the Season for Presents or Presence Is the question “Presents” or “Presence”? A family member asked us yesterday whether we were open to limiting our Christmas spending for presents. When she mentioned the exact amount that would not hurt her financially, I jumped at the opportunity. My theory for years has been that it’s…
What is Keystone? In retail, Keystone means doubling the wholesale cost, a straightforward, standard pricing method. When a retail store buys an item at a wholesale price of $10.00 and uses keystone pricing, it will sell it for $20.00. How Keystone Pricing Affects Black Friday/Cyber Monday Most holiday “deals” start long before Black Friday or…
Growing Old Together: The Sacrifice and Deep Reward Living a happy, content life, and growing old together with the same partner for decades isn’t simply a milestone; it’s a commitment to endurance, compromise, and quiet devotion that only time can shape. Whether you’re married, have a mutual contract, or are simply committed to sharing your…