Public Speaking: Tips for Delivering a Memorable Message Fear of public speaking is one of the most common fears people have. For some people, just thinking about speaking in front of a group brings on anxiety. Whether it’s a lump tightening in their throat, the sensation of sweat starting in the palms, or their heartbeat […]

Charcuterie Boards: Say Cheese! I love a good meat and cheese tray. It doesn’t matter what’s on it, chances are I’m going to enjoy it. For years, though, I couldn’t bring myself to order a charcuterie plate in a restaurant. Why? I struggled to pronounce the name. Rather than be embarrassed, I just steered clear […]

When I was 10, my uncle and I made a wooden checkerboard. We measured and cut the wood, sanded it down, added a decorative edging, and painted on the squares. I felt so accomplished and couldn’t wait to show my creation to my parents. That and nailing scrap two-by-fours together in the garage are my […]

Air Fryer 101: Basic Information on the New Way to Fry Honestly, I love most fried foods, but can’t I bring myself to make something at home that is fried. There’s just something about using a lot of oil that makes me feel guilty about eating it. Well, that’s where an air fryer can come […]

While I have never run a trade show or conference booth, I think few people would contest that the thought and intentionality put into the booth — especially the giveaways — stands out to potential customers. While this includes backdrops, layout, multimedia displays and more, it also applies to the giveaways. These are the items […]

Health Care Programs Pre-Requisites Require Preplanning Meridian’s Practical Nursing and Radiologic Technology programs are two of the most in-demand the school offers. Each year, the Career Planning Center gets countless phone calls and emails asking what it takes to sign up. That answer isn’t as easy as it might seem, and we thought TRIO would […]

I’m one of those people who will eat ice cream on any day of the year. Whether it’s 30 degrees or 90, I’m always up for an icy treat. I won’t argue with the fact that cool and creamy desserts were made for the heat of mid-summer. After all, who wants to add heat from […]

Aromatherapy: Scents Worth Savoring My friend Lauren has an oil for everything. Got a bug bite? Her answer is eucalyptus oil. Can’t sleep? Lavender is her go-to rescue. Allergies? She’s got a blend for that too. Aromatherapy has been around since ancient civilizations. By definition, it is the therapeutic use of plant-based, aromatic essential oils […]

I don’t know about you, but I’m all about easy recipes. I love tasty recipes, but at the end of the day, I just want to get a meal on the table. If you were to look at my favorite, you’d see that many of them require only a few ingredients beyond what I keep […]

Semi-Homemade: Less Work with More Flavor When my husband I were dating, I volunteered to bake a pumpkin pie for our first Thanksgiving together. I showed up with a near-perfect pie he was impressed. Once he learned that it wasn’t my recipe, but instead Sara Lee’s, and to say he was disappointed is putting it […]