How To: Make a Celebratory ‘New Job’ Care Package

Maris Callahan — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 01:03:31 +0000

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SipIndulgence #CollectiveBias Almost one year ago, I accepted a full-time job after nearly five years of self-employment. The thought of waking up every day to go into an office and sit at a desk all day was a little terrifying at first, mollified mainly by the idea that I would need to buy a new work wardrobe to replace my yoga pants and sweaters. On my first day, my boss told me to try not to be overwhelmed, because “your first week should be about setting up your computer, learning how to use the VPN and finding the coffee machine.” At this point I should mention that there are five people in our loft-style office and there is only one place the coffee machine would conceivably be. My point is that when you start a new job, coffee is going to be your best friend. Even bosses think so. And after one (or two…or three…) sip(s), so will NESTLÉ® COFFEE-MATE® Liquid Coffee Creamer. Even now that I’ve been settled into my role at work for close to a year, sometimes the afternoon just calls for […]

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The Ultimate Cheer Up Care Package

Maris Callahan — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 17:55:34 +0000

It’s never fun when a friend or loved one suffers a fall, accident or injury. You can do your part to help brighten their day with a cheer up care package full of their favorite things. This fall, my mom tripped walking her dog and broke her wrist, leaving her out of work for more than two months and in desperate need of some cheering up. Because I live multiple states away from my family, the one thing I could do was head to the store and put together a care package full of her favorite things, plus a few treats and surprises. Even though you’ll want to customize the care package based on their individual preferences, there are some staples that that would brighten anyone’s day. Chocolate, magazines and coffee or tea are only a few ideas. Here is a great checklist for anyone who wants to send or give a loved one some cheering up. Something sweet Even though there is a solid argument to be made for sticking with good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle after an accident or injury, nobody wants to receive a care package full of baby carrots. Spring for the good chocolate like Chocolove, […]

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How To: Make a Celebratory ‘New Job’ Care Package

The Ultimate Cheer Up Care Package