Eric’s Blog
For nearly 40 years it’s been one of the best and most consistent bargains around – the Costco hot dog/soda combo for a $1.50. But could that be changing? One of the constants during that same period has been Costco CFO Richard Galanti, but with his recent retirement Galanti was asked if he thought the […]
It’s highly unusual for a song’s title not to be sung in that particular song. But what about movies? How often will a character in a film speak the title of that particular movie? Some folks did a deep dive and analyzed nearly 74,000 films since 1940 and found that about 36% of the time […]
While you might not be able to “catch up” on sleep on the weekends, a new study says that weekend workouts can be effective for those who have busy weekday schedules. Previous research suggests an adult get at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week. But it might not necessarily need to spread throughout […]
With 2024 being a “Leap Year” how will you spend your extra 24 hours? Or maybe, what will you spend on your extra day this year? With the special every-four-years-occurrence, many restaurants are offering special deals and freebies on February 29. Among them: Krispy Kreme – a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for $2.29 with the […]
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve ran out to get the mail or bring in the trash cans in my bare feet, only to realize the hot pavement is going to scorch my flesh off (okay – that might be a bit dramatic, but I think you get my idea)! You can tell […]
Ever wonder why we wish people a “Merry” Christmas and not a “Happy Christmas”? After all, we wish people a “happy birthday” or say, “Happy Easter” or “Happy Halloween” or “Happy Mother’s Day,” right? But at Christmas, we wish people a Merry Christmas? So why do we do this? Being “happy” is seen as more […]
In a year where everything has been different and sometimes stressful, here’s a tip on how to approach this time of year – Simplify. Let this be a goal for your Christmas season. We often set ourselves up for failure and disappointment when we set our sights for the biggest, fanciest, most extravagant Christmas. Make […]
It’s the most wonderful time of year and it can be one of the most stressful times of year. But it doesn’t have to be, one way to avoid feeling overwhelmed during the holiday season is to build in margin to your schedule. Margin is building boundaries in our life – it’s been defined as […]
“It’s better to give than receive,” is a saying you probably have heard before. But I was recently reminded of the importance of receiving, too. A friend was sharing how they will often have someone compliment them – maybe on their looks or the work they are doing. And they shared how they often deflect […]
Missed graduation parties, not attending ballgames, no going to movies, no hugging … these are just a few things we’ve given up in 2020 or don’t have. We often can spend a lot of time and energy focusing on what we don’t have or what we wished we had. A much more productive and affirming […]