Christie Eckler, LMSW, CFRE

Who does not see a four leaf clover and does not pick it?? I do every time!! We look at it and may think many things. Like it is lucky or it represents St Patrick’s Day. We could all use GOOD LUCK in our lives. A […]

My goal is to provide encouragement to entrepreneurs as I maneuver through my entrepreneurial journey. I’d like to share my good news – the websites are up and running AND we’ve gotten a few customers. New websi […]

Have you noticed how the unemployment rate has been bouncing around a lot over the last few years? Up, down–up again–so that we might even be lulled into a sense of apathy–or aggravation.

From an emplo […]

 An Interview with Sheila Jackson
President/Partner
Principle Transportation Group and
JA Jackson Construction
Sheila, let’s start at the beginning. Where were you born?

On an army base in Fort Riley, KS […]

“Where your focus goes love grows.”
We should treat our relationship like a beautiful delicate flower; nurturing it; giving it all the loving essential ingredients to thrive; remove weeds as they emerge and avo […]

For years, we’ve been pushing the 5 A Day rule — that is, to aim to have at least five servings of fruits and vegetables as part of your daily intake. But new research is indicating that more may be better. […]

Dear Ms. Plaid:
Although I am a parent myself, it absolutely drives me crazy when I see unruly children in a restaurant. It is frustrating when I am trying to enjoy a meal in a nice restaurant and all I hear are […]

How running made me a better mom and being a mom made me a better runner.

My love for running was accidental. I played volleyball in middle school and we were required to run track to stay in shape in the […]

My inner rebel has taken over my life. After years of suppressing her to be a *respectable* adult, I can’t say I’m surprised.

She dreamed of being a Vegas showgirl when I was in my early teens. Something abo […]

Every two years in Texas our legislature meets and votes on bills that become law. As of the March 10th filing deadline, there were a total of 6,654 bills and joint resolutions filed for the 85th Legislative […]

Just like our children, we need a Spring Break! The season reminds us of the rhythms of rest and renewal…like the waves. Instead of using your downtime to do cleaning or extra chores, multitasking or getting m […]

The book The Financially Intelligent Parent: 8 Steps to Raising Successful, Generous, Responsible Children, by Eileen and Jon Gallo, focuses on the idea that the way in which parents spend money sends messages to […]

In a few weeks, many will celebrate Easter or Passover, I have heard several speakers and pastors, and read numerous articles on ‘beginning again’. This time of year is indeed the time of renewal, rec […]

Dear Professionals at Home,
By now we have all seen the epic video of Robert E. Kelly of the BBC to give a live interview at home when his children steal the show. I loved the parody of the woman version too, […]

Tarrant County College students break barriers in many ways. For some, it’s surmounting personal challenges; for others, it’s about overcoming society’s expectations. For this month’s “What’s stopping you?” featu […]

This is for all the wives that have husbands that have ideas and hobbies we do not understand, because they are from Mars, of course. We just don’t get that desire for golf, hunting, fishing, RC cars, classic cars […]

The month of March brings with it small changes that have a meaningful impact. As the early spring sun peaks through grey winter skies and temperatures thaw to grant us slightly milder days, an air of possibility […]

When everything is going well in our business, we are usually judged by our knowledge and our ability to do our job well. Virtues may not seem essential. We’re doing just fine. Does anything really change b […]