Creative Inspiration for Passionate Living

When my brother, the ever-frugal consumer, got married a few years ago, he searched Craigslist.com for a photographer.   Not only did he find a qualified photographer that saved him hundreds, the photographer was kind, professional, personable and took unbelievable photos that will last a lifetime. When a friend of mine announced that she was engaged to be married, naturally, I contacted the photographer my brother used.  I visited his web site and eventually contacted him to find the following comparison: 2006 photo package: $400 2010 photo package: $3000 or $250/hour (minimum) Today's Inspiration Know Your Worth, Act Accordingly It is said that one of the greatest problems in society is that we know little of our worth.  When we are starting off our careers it is common that we accept less than what we would like in exchange for the experience that will help us rake in cash at a later date.  Recognition and experience...

My at the tender age of 15 my daughter confided in me and shared her dream of becoming a world famous pastry chef.  In order to realize her dream, she needed me to purchase a Kitchen Aid mixer.  I was elated to find that she knew her career path so early in life and eagerly agreed to purchase the mixer. My lips and forehead wrinkled in disbelief as I researched the mixer of her dreams at several appliance merchants. I found out the minimum cost for a Kitchen Aid was $200 - and these mixers NEVER go on sale. I purchased a less expensive mixer that would allow my daughter to experiment with the idea of baking for a living.  We made a covenant.  She would bake cakes consistently and master recipes.  I, once I felt secure that she would not abandon her path to culinary greatness, would purchase the Kitchen Aid with all the required attachments for her to truly master her skills. Today's Inspiration Show Yourself Worthy, Receive Your Gift Every one of us lov...