Team building exercises have a bad reputation. Over time, what started out as a great idea to encourage collaboration, establish trust and spark conversation has turned into a dreaded activity that makes most people cringe. Whenever employees, team members or other groups are told that they’re going to participate in a team building activity, their […]
How to Start a Business Out of Your Garage
There are a lot of things to consider as you begin to work on starting a business. Entrepreneurship can be a very rewarding vocation, but it can also be daunting, challenging, and full of risk. Starting a business is no small task, and thinking about the large amount of time, effort and money one must […]
5 Ways to Save For Your House’s Down Payment
Buying a house is a large undertaking. It seems that the most difficult part for most of us, though, is scraping together that initial down payment. Once the house is yours, paying off the mortgage is much like a monthly rent payment. Maintenance costs are factored into your yearly budget and help you to build […]
Ideas for Your Fall Party
The fall season is one of the best times of year to throw parties. The weather isn’t too hot, and the colors outside are always beautiful. Fall presents the perfect opportunity to get your neighborhood friends together and throw a crazy hootenanny. Here are some fun ideas on how to throw a seasonal block party…
How to Change Your Skincare Routine for Fall
We all know that skincare is an important part of your health and of your daily routine. But what you probably didn’t know was that you should be changing your skincare regime with the seasons. The biggest reason for this is just that as the elements and temperament around you changes, it affects your skin […]
8 Marketing Ideas for New Businesses
One of the most difficult things to figure out when you open a new business, is how to market yourself in order to grow quickly and earn a profit sooner. Opening a business isn’t an easy task, although it may seem like it initially. It’s so much more than creating a product or service that […]
Minimalist Holiday Decor to Get Obsessed Over
Do you remember the days of gaudy holiday decorations and gigantic blow up santas perched by the front doors of their homes? For the most part, those holidays are a part of Christmas past, but if you venture far enough into your suburban neighborhood this holiday season, you’ll be able to spot a few of […]
Modern Office Space Makeover
For the past year, my office has been a part of our guest room. It was convenient as far as location was concerned, but it was far from convenient when it came to accessibility. Anytime a friend or family member was visiting, my office space was immediately rendered useless. As Juniper Oak has grown, and […]
A Quick Weekend Getaway in Denver
Seth and I have been desperately wanting a little vacation. We have a few trips planned for later this year, but we wanted a chance to get away for a few days. Seth’s birthday was last weekend, and it was the perfect opportunity for a quick weekend getaway in Denver. Neither of us had ever […]
How to Open a Clothing Boutique
When we were getting ready to open up our clothing boutique, Juniper Oak Clothing, I had a hard time finding the information I needed. For the longest time, prior to opening the shop, I thought that in order to open my boutique, I would have to sew all of the clothing. I honestly thought that’s […]