Talking Out of Turn

We've almost made it. With the temperatures rising, spring is just on the horizon and you're probably about due for a spring break trip. You've booked your plane tickets or planned the road trip route, and now the only thing left to do is stock up on some essentials. Besides the obvious sunscreen, flips flops, and swimsuit, your travel bag might be missing a few items that will enhance the trip. Here are some ideas: Hold My Drink Glassware isn't allowed on most sandy beaches, and using paper and other disposable cups for every drink is so un-environmentally conscious. Instead, you should get a reusable mug or tumbler cup that will keep your drinks frosty cold for hours. Reusable cups, mugs, and tumblers have come a long way in the last few years, and now they're a mainstay at parties and events. Pro tip: Pick one up that separates you from the sea of solid color cups, and grab one with a quirky message like "No Worries" or "Chill...

Getting a promotion or a new job is always an exciting occasion, and seeing your friend get one is just as exciting. A promotion or new job means that your pal is moving up in the world, and if you’ve been friends for a while, you’ve had the pleasure of watching them grow and succeed with every rung of the ladder they’ve climbed. To celebrate this momentous occasion, besides taking them out for drinks or dinner, you should get them a gift that will come in handy for the new gig—whether it's a tool to help them get things done faster or something to put a smile on their face during hectic workdays. Here are a few ideas to get your gift-giving mental gears turning. Keep Them Organized When your friend first starts their new job, their desk will be perfectly organized with every pencil, pen, and paper clip in its rightful place. They'll probably promise themselves that, unlike at their last job, they'll stay organized. Fast-forward a few weeks, and it...

Whether you use a purse, tote bag, or another type of bag, you're probably well aware of the organizational nightmares lurking inside these cute bags. Whether you're an organized person or not, losing things and digging around for stuff is a problem we all have to deal with from time to time. Just as you might plan to do some spring cleaning around your home, use this time as an opportunity to finally get your purse in order so you can spend less time digging through it just to find your headphones.  Lay It All Out The first step can be the scariest for many people, fearing what they might find hiding at the bottom of their otherwise cute bags . However, before you can create a perfectly organized purse, you need to start with a clean slate. So dump out your bag and face the clutter at the bottom of your purse. This will give you a clearer perspective of what you should carry with you and what can stay home—you might even find something you'd misplaced! ...