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Author: Christopher Palma

6 Ways to Nurture Your Adult Friendships

Who’s your BFF? When you were a teenager, it was probably easy to name at least one or two. You may have even prioritized your friends over your family and spent all your time with them. But in adulthood, it might be more difficult to discern which friends you can rely

Is the Next Generation Confused About the Value of Remote Work? 

My son wanted me to buy him something. I said no. As preteens do, he said something bratty like, “Why would it matter to you? It’s dad’s money, anyway.” Instead of allowing my boiling blood pressure to show, I used my skills as a successful small business owner to ask

Is AI Helping or Hindering Online Dating?

When you read discussions about dating online, there seems to be one consensus: it’s an exhausting endeavor. On a thread on r/AskMen, Reddit user CampusBoulderer put it this way: “Dating apps turn something that should be fun and exciting into a grind. Do your 50 swipes, get onto the next app,

Destination Dupes: 5 Popular Destinations and Their Affordable, Less-Crowded Alternatives

A recent travel trend circulating on social media is the “destination dupe.” The concept is similar to makeup dupes—more affordable alternatives to expensive makeup products. Instead of seeking out popular (and potentially overcrowded) destinations, people are opting for less expensive and less crowded locations that can offer a similar ambiance.

Exploring the Value and Benefits of Company Retreats

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, companies constantly seek innovative ways to foster collaboration, boost employee morale and enhance productivity. Since some companies are fully remote in a post-pandemic era, it is even more essential to maintain the feeling of unity and cohesiveness. One approach that has been around for

This Family Is Inspiring Others With Their Beach Art

A recent Instagram post of Peter Rabbit by the account Beach4Art received over 2.3 million views. When you first look at the picture it looks like a painting, but when you zoom in, you realize that it’s composed of seashells, rocks and other organic beach materials similar to an optical illusion. The

6 Reasons Men Are Not Working as Much as They Used To

It’s not your imagination—more men are now married to female breadwinners than in decades past. If you look at a school carpool line, more men are present during hours that would have traditionally been reserved for work. In general, men aren’t working as much as they used to. Based on

Don’t Let Digital Marketers Tell You that You Can’t Measure ROI

Most of my audience knows me as a journalist, but my alter ego is a digital marketer. Recently, someone I work with told me that you can’t measure the return on investment in marketing. I called BS.  Marketing is a long game with many touches. While you may not be

Does Owning a Pet Contribute to Your Success?

Today, 62% of Americans own a pet; and of those pet owners, 97% of them consider their pet to be a part of their family. Pets have become a huge part of American culture and bring joy to many homes, but are there benefits of having a pet that contribute