In the world of entrepreneurship, sometimes it’s hard to know when it’s time for you to say goodbye to your current job so you can say hello to opening your own business. There’s rarely a perfect time to leave it all behind here are a few things to consider before making the transition. Are you […]

If you’ve followed TRIO for a bit, you know that my husband and I are empty nesters. When our son moved to college, we started taking short courses at Meridian as a way for us to do date night differently. We both enjoy cooking and trying new recipes, so one of our recent dates included […]

When it comes to picking cutlery, there’s a lot to consider. Having the right knife can cut down your time in the kitchen and actually improve your end product. Not convinced that swapping knives can make a difference in your meals? I wasn’t either. Then my family got a knife set as a gift. Since […]

For about five years it seemed like every spring I tackled some sort of painting project in our house. One year it was to sell a house. Another year it was to try and make a rental feel a little more like home.  The next year it was to coordinate a room with a new […]

Growing up, I was going to be a photographer. Photography didn’t end up being my career path, but I’m lucky enough that I frequently get to incorporate it into my job. My Minolta, which took film, used to go with me everywhere. My specialty was taking photos of reflections. Now the digital camera has changed […]

I grew up in small family. I’m an only child, and I have an only child. Given that, you’d think that I’d be accustomed to cooking for a small number, right? Well, I did too. Then my son moved to college. Learning to cook for two has been more of a challenge than what my […]