Cyber Monday 11/26/18

Cyber Monday 

debuted the first Monday after Thanksgiving in 2005.

To encourage people to shop online.

     So if you missed Black Friday (or not), shopping from home is becoming more & more convenient. Enjoy your shopping but remember the Reason for the Season is Jesus, show love.

Did you shop on Thanksgiving Eve?

How about Black Friday?

Will you shop online for Cyber Monday, today?

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Black Friday

Day After Thanksgiving

Black Friday Fun Facts

The unofficial start of the Christmas season

     Fun Facts

     In 1863 President Lincoln made the 4th Thursday in November the official holiday for Thanksgiving.

     In the 1950's people started calling in "sick" the day after Thanksgiving to get a 4 day weekend plus the stores were open. 

It was not until 1966 did Black Friday show up in print by the Philadelphia Police Department using "Black Friday" to describe the traffic jams and crowding in the downtown stores.

     In 1992 the National Retail Federation (NRF) started tracking Black Friday sales. By 2011 many retailers started opening Thanksgiving Eve with sales events to combine with Black Friday. Full story.


Welcome to the official start to the Christmas season. Remember the reason for the season, Jesus.

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Wednesday Inspiration

Thanksgiving Jokes 

(to share with family & friends)

What did the mama turkey say to the naughty son? 
If your papa could see you now, he'd turn over in his gravy.

Who's not hungry at Thanksgiving?
The turkey, he's already stuffed.

What does Miley Cyrus eat for Thanksgiving?
Twerk-ey!

My family asked me not to tell any more Thanksgiving jokes, but I told them I couldn't stop "cold turkey".

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours.

Thanksgiving Week 2018

Happy Thanksgiving

I Thess. 5:18 (NIV)
Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

     When good or evil comes we are to be thankful for God's presence in our lives and for the good that will be accomplished through it.

     Remember God/Jesus and how far He has brought you.

Let's have some FUN by answering the question below

     Our families must-have Thanksgiving side dish is this Artichoke Dip (recipe below) that I made 2 years ago from a Pinterest Pin. We and our guests couldn't get enough of it but then we remember the rest of the Thanksgiving meal.
     We change up the recipe just slightly for our family, we don't put in the hot sauce and I use 1/2 Cup Mozzarella cheese & 1/2 Cup Parmesan cheese (1 Cup of cheese total). Serve with corn tortilla chips, toasted bread, French bread or crackers.

Artichoke Dip by Daisy Brand

Enjoy your family and friends this Thanksgiving week and beyond.

Thanksgiving Blessings from our house to yours.

Cannon Bath Towel Company on Fun Fact Friday

CANNON

     Since we have been talking about naps/siestas this week, I thought let's learn some fun facts about the company Cannon. They started with absorbent bath towels. Cannon Home online also sells, bedding (take a nap in your own bed), shower curtains and bath rugs.

Fun Facts

Founded by James William Cannon, a cotton broker

(1852-1921)

1st Manufactured in Kannapolis, NC
The initial brand name was Cannon Towels
1st towel produced in 1890 (?)
Bankrupt in July 2003 purchased by Iconix Brand Group.
Exclusively sold at Sears (under Bankruptcy now, Nov. 2018) & Kmart? I believe they diversified to more companies: Macy's, JC Penneys and more.



What is your favorite brand of bedding?
When you take a nap is it in your bed or elsewhere?

Napping Quotes

Inspirational Wednesday

Napping is a short period of sleep (best 20-30 minutes) usually during the day. To improve short-term alertness and your performance.

A great article

10 Must Know Facts About Napping

Siesta, the Spaniards & Mexicans had/have the right idea. Siesta means nap or sixth hour (traditionally noon). A nap is taken during the hottest hours of the day (especially outdoor/outside workers). 

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Nap-pu-cino?

When, Where & How is the Best Time to Nap?

A Nap is a Great Idea 

(scientifically speaking, studies have shown)

When I heard Daniel Pink's interview on the Rachel Ray Show here is what I gained from his talk:

1. Best nap time usually 2-3pm (6-7 hrs after you wake-up)

2. Find a comfortable spot- chair, lounger, bed

3. Set your alarm for 25 min.

4. Use earplugs, music or white noise to drown out sounds

5. Wear an eye mask to block out light

6. Drink coffee? What? 

(He puts ice cubes in his in-order to gulp it down)

7. Within 10 minutes he is asleep

8. 15 minutes of a good nap

9. The coffee he drank starts kicking in after 25 min. 

(Right, when he wakes up from his nap.

Wouldn't it be great if everyone was given a 25 min. nap break if improve their productivity?



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Which do you prefer?

Coffee, Tea, Smoothie or Soda in the Morning?

A fun fact about each:

Coffee: After coffee beans are decaffeinated, several coffee manufacturers sell the caffeine to soda and pharmaceutical companies.

http://mentalfloss.com/article/69146/16-quick-coffee-facts-national-coffee-day

Tea: You are less likely to get a “caffeine crash” when you drink tea (as opposed to soda or coffee)

https://www.romantichomes.com/entertain/hosting-hints/10-fun-facts-about-tea/

Smoothie: Builds muscle and improves athletic performance. 

https://www.healthysmoothiehq.com/21-reasons-consume-healthy-smoothies

Soda: It may dehydrate you.

https://www.eatthis.com/facts-about-soda/

Which is your preference first thing in the morning? 

Let us know in the comments below.

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Can Marketing Research Help Your Business?

How's Your Market Research?

4 Ways to Get Your Research Ball Going

1. Identify Your Business's Weaknesses- make a list of your business problems.

2. What is Your Ultimate Goal for Your Business?

3. Action Plan 
- Who should be your target audience/niche? 
- Size of that population
- Who is your audience? Needs, Pains, Goals, Dreams, preferences, lifestyle, etc.
- How to reach your target audience? Trends, Quotes, offers, inspiration, surveys, etc.

4. Collect Data
- Utilize Analytics on Pinterest, FB, Instagram, Google+, Snapchat,  your website. Which blog posts got the most interest? What FB posts had the most comments? Are your hashtags working?
- Send out a survey to your e-mail list.
-create a poll on your website to find out your customers needs, wants, etc.
- Ask someone/ peer already in business what their struggles were, what helped, etc.


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