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All winter long you’ve wished for warmer weather. You’ve dreamt of all the things you’d do if it were just a bit nicer out. Things like biking, jogging, walking the dog, picnicking, maybe even getting out in the yard to collect stray leaves or trim the hedges.

With the rise of Internet commerce, more people are considering subscribing to a grocery delivery service. Most popular among busy shoppers, the service will bring groceries directly to your door or pull them off the shelves for you so you can swoop in and pick them up on your way home. Shopping, meet the ultimate in convenience.

It’s the time of year when people worldwide are vowing to make big changes in their lives, whether that’s to find a new job, move to a new city, or finally shed bothersome extra pounds. Wanting to change is the first step; the second is to harness that burst of adrenaline and make it work to your best advantage.

With all the social media sites online today, it’s so easy for consumers to share feedback on their experiences with a particular business.  But if a review is poor it can be detrimental, which is all the more reason businesses should not only make customer satisfaction their number one priority, but make sure they actually deliver on it.

One of the top New Year’s resolutions many people commit to each year relates to finances.  Everyone wants to save more money and pay down debt, especially after the holidays.  But trying to figure out how & where to cut back is more challenging than ever.

Since our oldest son was born, we’ve spent most years ringing in the new year from the comfort of our home.  I didn’t have our kids until my 30s, so it’s not as if we didn’t have enough years out on the town.

It’s inevitable.  If you are hosting a holiday at your home, it’s likely something will fall apart last minute or you’ll forget something important that completes the big meal.

My family seems to have gotten into the holiday spirit a little earlier this year than usual.  I’m not sure why since we haven’t been hit with the bitter cold or snow yet, which is what usually brings it out in me, but the signs are showing. 

Whether in the workplace or in your personal life, we all run across people we need to work with that we find less than pleasant.  What makes it even more difficult to deal with these people is that in many cases you must be cordial when at times you really just want to share with them what you really think of them.

So whether it’s a colleague, a boss, or even another PTA mom you are on a project with, remember it’s not worth letting them raise your blood pressure.  Here are a few tips to help you deal with those people in a positive way:

Unfortunately we had a tragic event this past week as we lost one of my husband’s closest friends.  It was completely unexpected, and as many people feel after such an event, we are regretful.   

I think we all take for granted that our friends will always be there and rationalize that we are too busy to get together.  But after this event, I am vowing from this point on that I will make a bigger effort to spend more time with those I care about, regardless of how busy I am.

So here are my ideas on how I can put those intentions into action.  I urge you to do the following as well if you happen to fall into the “busy” trap as often as I do: