I used to think my grandparents’ “bug zapper” they had in their back yard was the greatest thing ever. We would sit there and watch it light up and make a satisfying electrical shock every time a flying insect would venture a little too close. I would look over at my grandpa and see him […]
Let’s talk about waste…human waste. The disgustingly vile sights and smells are 100 percent natural, produced by every person, yet are still seen as taboo to discuss. It’s not pretty. It’s not fun to talk about. But in event planning, you don’t want s%*t out of control. It continually amazes me how many event planners,
Life changes so quickly, and we often forget to stop and slow down from time to time. I’m a perfect and prime example of such a simple, yet wildly difficult, task. Between two jobs, writing a website and building a show, taking over the world with my assistant Pinky and raising a child, I stay
The advancements in technology over the years has drastically altered the communication methods available for us, and in return, has affected event coordination particularly in regards to invitations. Growing up, invites consisted of the pack of eight pre-made cards with the words ‘who, what, when, where and why’ printed on the invite and that tedious
Ladies, you could be feeling so much better while you are pregnant! You are creating a person, and that is remarkable all on its own. Some of you are also (at the same time) working full-time jobs, taking care of families, keeping a home in order, balancing the million tasks of everyday life and on
It’s been over 12 years since I first heard those words – “ You have breast cancer.” You think it can’t happen to you. You say I’m 30, I’m healthy and I have no family history. Life was going according to plan, but all of that changed with those four simple words. One week I’m
Continuing with my penchant for metaphors, I’d like to share a story I came across four years ago when I was transitioning from principal to assistant superintendent. It surfaced again through my more recent transition meetings. The story goes as follows: A scholar approached an old boatman and asked him to row him across a
You can’t beat the elegance of the great outdoors – when everything goes right. The beauty of the outdoors create a stunning, natural backdrop for events. From the open acreage of a vast countryside to the sandy shores of a sparkling blue body of water, people long to utilize these natural settings to create the
By now, everyone has seen the wonderful Disney movie, Frozen. It’s a cute movie with a great message of love for family and others. You’ve no doubt heard the inspiring “Let It Go.” Actually, if you have children under 10, especially daughters, you’ve probably heard it every day for the last few months. You’re probably
Catering an event is one of the most enjoyable and challenging aspects of event planning. Your selected menu plays a large role in the overall atmosphere of your event. Some people select the menu first and then build their theme and décor around it, whereas others determine the look and feel that they want and
