Business Strategy
August 22, 2017 | by Bev Benda | Business Strategy, Child Nutrition, Child Rearing, Finances for Families, Fitness, Gratitude, Life Balance, Stress
I recently read that the National Retail Federation projects parents will pay on average, $970 for back-to-school expenses. “Back to School” shopping is the second largest retail shopping season next to Christmas. So if each family spends roughly $1000 annually, we are up to 13,000 on average from Kindergarten to 12th grade! Ouch! Want to […]
Tags: Back to School Shopping, children back to school, parenting inexpensively, parenting on a budget, save on back to school shopping, saving money for family, school preparation, skip back to school shopping
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March 28, 2015 | by Bev Benda | Business Strategy, Life Balance
I was on the home stretch after a long walk when my 8-year old neighbor challenged me to a game of “Around the World.” He’s very good, even though he’s never played organized basketball. The youngest of nine children, he is home-schooled and gets his schoolwork done fast so he can get outside to play. Whether it’s 40 degrees, raining […]
Tags: Around the World Basketball, Open Agendas, Taking Risks
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March 24, 2015 | by admin | Business Strategy, Fitness, Wellness
How has your office desk been treating you? Office furniture has been a challenge to me ever since I joined the workforce. On my tippy toes, I stretch to 4”11, so a footstool and a below-desk keyboard have always been my essential “office supplies.” Without that keyboard, I developed carpal tunnel syndrome, so I am […]
Tags: Office Ergonomics, Office Wellness, Standing Desks
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March 19, 2015 | by Bev Benda | Business Strategy, Child Nutrition, Nutrition
You may have heard already about the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics leadership being criticized for partnering with Kraft (i.e. taking their money) and putting a Kids Eat Right stamp on processed (i.e. not real) cheese. This has caught the attention of the Dairy Council, consumers, health professionals, and the media. More than anyone, though, it has […]
Tags: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics mistake, Dietitians with integrity, Kids Eat Right seal, Petition to remove Kraft Kids Eat Right seal, Repeal the Seal
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