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Mompreneurs

Feeling a bit under the weather today so wasn’t sure if I was going to make my deadline today or not. But, here I am..refusing to let a little cold stop me from my committment!! I saw this earlier today on Facebook and loved it: I started my business almost three years ago and this statement could not be truer. Every time I get frustrated when business is slow or clients don’t pay and think about looking for a position back in corporate America, I remember why I don’t. I work for myself so I can make my own rules and my own hours and be available to my family when they need me. By working for myself, I answer to four big bosses and they all live under my roof. Some people have this wild notion that those of us who work for themselves have such a slack schedule … read more

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Walking the Walk on Buying Local

Last week a group of us swam to Greensboro for an adult night out. On the agenda was dinner and a show (Little Feat to be exact!). After some back and forth on where, we decided on one of my favorite places, Lucky 32. As a former staff member at this location, I know how much Dennis and his staff prides themselves on giving their guests a great experience and this was no exception. Having had a brief exchange on Twitter with Chef Jay Pierce, he knew we were going to be there and made sure that he stopped by to visit the table. He spent a good deal of time talking to us about the menu and pointing out that a large portion of the menu was made with locally grown produce.    As expected, the food was great, staff was attentive but what I really loved was turning … read more

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