Somehow, it seems fitting that the original television station in our country’s original capital would be the one to report on “Saving the brick and mortars our nation is built on,” doesn’t it?
A heartfelt thank you goes to KYW-TV (CBS) in Philadelphia for the great piece about local businesses making it work this holiday season. Too many times, we hear the doom and gloom; it’s nice to see cameras pointed toward the positive again, which is what The 3/50 Project is all about.
Here’s to the beginning of a move-it-forward holiday season!
While The 3/50 Project applies all year long, today is special–today is the day business owners hope to see crowds and cash, both of which have been in short supply the past couple of years. Today is Black Friday3/50 Friday.
Among the crush of national chains opening at 4:00 a.m. and parking lots packed with crazed, coupon carrying shoppers, there are thousands of terrific smaller businesses, providing unique gifts and treats–many with just as appealing prices and considerably better service. [click here to continue…]
You know that little idea I tossed out there yesterday, suggesting we rename the day after Thanksgiving 3/50 Friday? Well, guess what? It’s taken off like a rocket, and has already been mentioned in a terrific piece by WISC-TV (CBS) in Madison, Wisconsin. A huge thanks goes to Maria Guerrero for what is, to date, one of the single best news segments I’ve seen about The 3/50 Project. It’s not often a piece actually causes me to throw my arms in the air and cheer…
…which this did.
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Forget all that big box mumbo jumbo the day after Thanksgiving (who really likes being in those crowds, anyway?). This year, I say we rename the day that follows turkey and mashed potatoes.
Several months ago, my friend Debbie Dusenberry told me she was going to be the subject of a New York Times series about the challenges of running a small business. More accurately, the challenges of running her small business, Curious Sofa, in Kansas City. While I understood how this series would benefit the author (terrific visibility, an audience, and a paycheck), I also understood what Debbie was about get in the deal-—not new customers or more foot traffic, but instead, her heart and soul laid naked for a world of total strangers to judge. [click here to continue…]
Those of you who have been reading the blog for a while know I occasionally wander off the path into personal territory (case in point: the post on November 5th about my fantabulous parents as they celebrated their 50th anniversary). Today’s no exception. Today, I’m all about Top Chef.
And tonight, by friend Gavin is going to be a guest judge, so three guesses who’s going to be glued to her television, in spite of owning a TiVo?
I’ve posted about this oh-so-wonderful chef before, here, here, and peripherally here. He, his wife (Linda), and his parents (Nancy and David) are just about the nicest, warmest, most “real” people on earth. This wünderkind in white may be a god of gastronomy, but rest assured, he’s the kind of guy that undoubtedly blushed fourteen shades of pomegranate when making Guidespot.com’s “Hot Men in the Kitchen” list.
Have fun, Gavin. We’ll be watching (and toasting) from afar.
Top Chef is broadcast on Bravo, Wednesday nights, 10:00 eastern/9:00 central. Photo courtesy of Guidespot.com.
Independent retailers know that what you find in a big box isn’t always what it appears to be. Might seem the same from the outside, but how many consumers realize you really can’t judge a book (or gift or electronics item) by its cover? [click here to continue…]
It’s great to see people honored for their hard work and dedication. It’s even better when they’re women you know, admire, and enjoy immensely.
Gifts and Decorative Accessories Magazine features “Fifteen Gifted Women” who helped build, shape, and grow the gift industry from coast to coast. Many of the names have become household brands over the years; some are known to fewer people, but have greater reach behind the scenes. All are certainly deserving.
Several months ago, my friend Debbie Dusenberry told me she was going to be the subject of a New York Times series about the challenges of running a small business. More accurately, the challenges of running her small business, 
Those of you who have been reading the blog for a while know I occasionally wander off the path into personal territory (case in point: the 
Independent retailers know that what you find in a big box isn’t always what it appears to be. Might seem the same from the outside, but how many consumers realize you really can’t judge a book (or gift or electronics item) by its cover? 
