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One of my favorite infomercials is for the Slap Chop. (No, I’m not compensated for this, nor do I necessary endorse this product.) If you don’t know what this product is, please visit the website here: www.slapchop.com. It’s a simple gadget to make slicing and dicing different foods a breeze with minimal effort and easy cleanup. The reason I love this infomercial is not necessarily for the actual product, but the way the salesperson is presenting it. That it will basically so

Abby and Allen (fictitious characters, of course) are on the road to disaster if they keep heading down the same path. What can they do to t

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I'm sure many of you have been thinking about what you are thankful for. I have been doing a small challenge for myself every weekday this month on my Facebook page and on Periscope about one thing I'm choosing to be thankful for that particular day. It has truly helped me to focus more on the positive and live with more gratitude every day. In the video I've included in this blog post, I share with you the magic ratio that The Gottma