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Category: Parenting

  • Why Digital Needs to Get Physical :: 180|360|720

    We might be cautious of forcing new behavior on our participants, because of a reasonable fear that it will be difficult for people to adapt. So we try to find…

  • How To Build Your Own Kick A$$ Facebook Fan Page :: OpenForum

    You’ve probably seen custom Fan Pages like those of Best Buy and Victoria’s Secret.  When you land there, you start on what is essentially a mini website within Facebook, instead…

  • Biometrics Study for Campbell’s Soup Leads to Deeper Emotional Engagement :: WSJ

    In the hunt for a better connection with consumers, Campbell Soup Co. is relying on new neuromarketing studies to guide the redesign of its condensed-soup packaging. The research looks at…

  • 15 Sites for Writers (or to write better)

    Great collection of useful sites from the PRSA to help us all become better writers. Dictionary.com — A reputable site that licenses Random House Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary and The American…

  • 35 Free eBooks on Social Media + Marketing

    Everything you need to know about Social Media + Digital Marketing: Social Media Marketing Kit The Essential Guide to Social Media The Art and Science of Social Media and Community…

  • Menu Plan for the Week 2/14/10 – 2/20/10

    I’ve gone all Pioneer Woman this week with a lot of male-friendly comfort food. Sunday, February 14 (Valentine’s Day) Breakfast: Breakfast Bowls Early Lunch: Chicken Spaghetti Casserole, Bibb Lettuce Quarters…

  • Menu Plan for the Week 2/7/10 – 2/13/10

    Sunday, February 7 Breakfast: Chocolate Croissants and strawberries 2.30 Lunch: Crockpot Pot Roast, rice 7.30 Dinner: Fish pie, whole wheat bread, TJ’s chocolate torte Monday, February 8  Breakfast: Applesauce bread,…

  • Menu Plan for the Week 1/31/10 – 2/6/10

    Sunday, January 31 Breakfast: French toast w Peaches, turkey sausage Lunch/Early Dinner: Crockpot Maple Ham, Broccoli Rice Casserole Late Dinner/Snack: Ina’s Croque Monsieur Sandwiches; Winter Vegetable Soup Monday, February 1 Breakfast:…

  • Strategic Planning is Too Slow :: WSJ

    During the recession, as business forecasts based on seemingly plausible swings in sales smacked up against reality, executives discovered that strategic planning doesn’t always work. Some business leaders came away…

  • Menu Plan for the Week 1/24/10 – 1/30/10

    Sunday, January 24 Breakfast: French toast w Peaches, turkey sausage Lunch/Early Dinner: Taco Bar Late Dinner/Snack: Leftover Buffet; Blueberry Streusel Cobbler Monday, January 25 Breakfast:  Steel-cut Oatmeal with brown sugar and…

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