Central
“I stood at the border, stood at the edge and claimed it as central. l claimed it as central, and let the rest of the world move over to where I was.” ― Toni Morrison
Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of “positively purging“, as I know each of these pieces represents something…
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Loneliness
Domestic bliss…is outweighed by the pleasure of female friendship and a gregarious independence, worth the risk of loneliness – Hermione Lee
Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of “positively purging“, as I know each of these pieces represents something…
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Tagged choices, confidence, contentment, courage, Domestic bliss, dreams, faith, family, friendship, goals, happiness, Hermione Lee, inspiration, knowledge, loneliness, strength
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The 6 Rules I Live and Work By
Rose-Colored Glasses Forever. Believe that what you are trying to do can be done. Every entrepreneur needs that level of conviction.
Figure Out What Motivates You. After my unexpected divorce, I had a “say no to nothing” mantra, and that helped my business succeed.
Check Your Fear. I was afraid of nothing when I started Dress It Up. The worst thing—an unexpected divorce—had already happened to me. I had a “say no to nothing” mantra, and that helped my business succeed.
Nail Your Nonnegotiables. Here are mine: ingredients (no canola oil and no xanthan gum), family first (it’s only salad dressing!), and financial responsibility (I’d secure a loan against my house, but I won’t touch my IRA).
Find Investors Who Respect Your Vision. Many investors today want to see a five-year exit plan with a 20-times return. In other words, they want you to grow and make money fast. There’s a lot of pressure! I see growth differently. I couldn’t afford for my company to get too big too fast and flame out. That’s a fun story for an 18-year-old in a college dorm, not for a 40-something mother trying to make ends meet. Slow and steady made the most sense for me.
Apply for More Than Money. Last year, Dress It Up was fortunate enough to be a Stacy’s Rise Project winner. In addition to a $10K award, we got access to a cohort of fellow crazy-optimist female founders and top-level brand advisers who provide tactical advice about sustainable growth.
Discover America’s Beautiful National Parks
Good news thrifty adventurers, the National Park Service (NPS) is waiving entrance fees at park sites across the country on five days in 2022.
According to an NPS release, the annual free admission days “are designed to encourage discovery and visitation of the country’s variety of national parks. With at least one in every state, national parks are accessible places to visit to refresh body, mind, and spirit.”
The fee-free entrance dates for 2022 are:
Monday, January 17: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Saturday, April 16: First Day of National Park Week
Thursday, August 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
Saturday, September 24: National Public Lands Day
Friday, November 11: Veterans Day
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