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5 Ways to Embrace the Winter Olympic Games

5 Ways to Embrace the Winter Olympic Games

 The winter games kick off this Friday, February 7. Wow…that came fast. Are you ready? Here’s a quick guide to “Everything you need to know about the 2014 Winter Olympics.” I have some childhood memories of the Olympic games, but they mostly consist of watching...

Valentine’s Upcycling with Goodwill

Upcycling is all the rage!  You may have even created a board on Pinterest dedicated to DIY projects. Once it comes to finding the items and getting all the supplies, the project can seem daunting and may end up being costly. Thanks to Goodwill, here are some...

5 Tips to Get Rid of Zits

Adult acne is more common than you think. But products and experts are readily available to  treat, prevent, and help maintain a fresh-faced you. Here are five tips to help you get rid of those pesky zits.  1. The first step is to exfoliate the face to...

Last Minute Valentine!

Last Minute Valentine!

Am I the only last-minute planner? Please tell me I am not the only one! If you’re anything like me, this past month has flown by. With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, I’ve found myself scrambling at the last minute for decoration inspiration and gift ideas for...

Stumble and fall. Get back up.

Stumble and fall. Get back up.

February 7, 2014, is National Wear Red Day, created to raise awareness of heart disease as the No. 1 killer of women. Many women don’t know their risks for or facts on heart disease, or that stroke is a cardiovascular condition. Madelyn Mazzone-Wong, a...

Sugar-Coated Super Bowl

Football blood has been pumping through my husband’s veins since 8th grade. For me it started in 11th grade when I could wear his #30 jersey. Now over 20 years later, our family continues to live, breath, and eat football through Mark’s coaching...

Sugar-Coated Super Bowl

Football blood has been pumping through my husband’s veins since 8th grade. For me it started in 11th grade when I could wear his #30 jersey. Now over 20 years later, our family continues to live, breath, and eat football through Mark’s coaching responsibilities, our...

LaughFest Announces Additional Performances and Activities

Gilda’s LaughFest, the nation’s only community-wide festival of laughter, today announced the addition of four shows and activities to the upcoming festival. New shows include both free and ticketed events: the Seriously Funny Family Adventure Challenge, People...

Lifetime Achievement

Lifetime Achievement

Lisa Brown-Miller constantly breaks the mold. The first time she played hockey at a local rink, she was the only girl on the ice. And in 1998, she was a member of the first U.S.A. women’s Olympic hockey team—not to mention a key player in clinching the gold medal....

Sell Like an Olympian!

Sell Like an Olympian!

Have you ever wondered what type of commitment it takes to become an Olympic athlete? Being the best athlete has never been something I aspired to be, but being the best I can be as an employer and team member is something I strive for. Olympic athletes share three...