Father’s Day isn’t just another holiday to buy an overpriced card and a boring tie. It is a day to celebrate being “dad.” This holiday, give a gift that creates a special memory for him. Here are some ideas. (more…)
Topic: ‘Holiday Related’
Money Won’t Buy You Love Even On Valentine’s Day
Your spouse may know they’re appreciated at work, but when was the last time you complimented them as a husband or wife? That’s what Valentine’s Day is all about… showing your spouse they’re special to you. Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to break the bank, either. After all, you can’t put a price on love. You have to give it freely. (more…)
New Year New You
Do you make New Year’s resolutions each year? Do you stick to your resolution, or give up after a short time? Each year during the first few weeks of January, tons of new people show up at the gym with stylish workout clothes and new shoes. The regulars have to change their routine to accommodate the lack of machines, but they don’t usually complain. They know that most of the new people will disappear by March… and they do. The “temps” haven’t made health a priority and may not be motivated by much more than a pant size. (more…)
Christmas Gift Ideas for Executives
If your spouse is like mine, you have a hard time knowing what to buy. My spouse is always buying whatever he needs, even if it’s close to a holiday! One year, I tried to be creative and bought him a nose hair trimmer… that didn’t go over too well. So in an effort to save you similar embarrassment, here are some of my top picks for gifts. I’m providing links to buy it (and yes, I make a few cents on every purchase) so you don’t have to look all over trying to figure out what I’m talking about. All of these items are in our home, so I’m speaking form personal experience.
If your spouse keeps track of business reimbursements…
NeatReceipts by Neat Company is awesome. It is a scanner and software combination that scans in receipts and magically creates a spreadsheet from the receipt information. There is a portable version (that’s my pick), and there is a desktop version if your spouse needs to scan fast and furious. My husband usedto be really bad about turning in receipts on time. Now he just scans them every evening from the hotel, home, or on the plane. I asked for one myself, now that I’m starting my wingspouse business.
NeatReceipts Mobile Scanner and Digital Filing System
If your spouse sells products or services…
This book, good in a room by Stephanie Palmer, is a great read. Stephanie teaches how to figure out what a client wants so you can sell your product with that in mind. This book is good advice for selling anything, like a proposal, a request for funding, or even yourself.
Good in a Room: How to Sell Yourself (and Your Ideas) and Win Over Any Audience
If your spouse is overwhelmed with work…
Margin: The Overload Syndrome by Richard Swenson, MD is a wonderful book to motivate a person to pay attention to emotional and physical health, as well as time and finances. He guides the overloaded person through making a plan to take back control.
The Overload Syndrome: Learning to Live Within Your Limits
If your spouse travels internationally…
A passport portfolio would come in handy. Make sure it is leather (so it holds up) and has several slots for passports and credit cards. An outside pocket for tickets is especially handy. My husband was reluctant to use his at first because he thought it was one step closer to carrying a purse (yes, I bought him a man bag one year). However, once he started using it he couldn’t do without it. Even when our family travels internationally, he takes it and stores all of our passports in one place. I couldn’t find the one he has online, but this one looks similar (it’s sold out, but at least you know what it looks like.
There’s also one that is “data safe.” It’s much more expensive, but apparently important to some people.
DataSafe® RFID Shielding Security Wallet, Passport & Travel Wallet
If your spouse is starting a business…
Art of the Start by Guy Kawasaki is an old-time classic and a must read. This book really walked you through figuring out what your business is and how you want to proceed.
The Art of the Start: The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything

