I don't think that it has ever been as clear, as trying to get a cell phone in Merida, how important it is to make sure you make it easy for you customers to buy your products. The cell phone saga all began when our real estate agent said ,while looking at our house ,”Just [...]

I pride myself on being adventurous when I travel. Sometimes it works out amazingly and sometimes I am taken for a ride, literally. While in Mexico we decided we would take the bus to the Gran Plaza. We were under the impression that the Gran Plaza was the main square in the center of Merida. [...]

It’s amazing how the littlest things in life can bring a sense of comfort and peace. I had forgotten how reassuring it could be to hear someone speak your native tongue in somewhere not so native. It was an unexpected surprise in the most unusual place. We are staying at a house here in Merida, [...]

 I won! Who doesn’t love to say that? I won Jillian Michael’s “Leader of the Pack” in “Make the Change – Be the Change” 2011 Challenge and am featured on Jillian’s personal blog. (See me virtual high fiving you.) Look, I love games, contests and anything that gets people pumped. (So does the media, by the way.) Even though this is my [...]

You have heard me talk about the importance of tying your news into what is on peoples mind - breaking news and seasonal? If you haven't you then this is for you! - This is probably the most effective way to get media coverage. It is also important in your marketing campaign. What do I [...]

I felt like I was in a movie as I watched the Van pull up in front of us. For a second I believed someone was going to jump out, grab us and throw us inside with no clue where we were going. However, this was not the case and in the Yucatan this mode [...]

Thank you for all the birthday wishes! Since we are in Mexico we decided to celebrate my birthday by taking a trip back in time. We visited two historical sites, Uxmal and Sayil. Both of these historical sites are located on the Yucatan Peninsula. We had a wonderful time and highly recommend these sites if [...]

These tips can serve as a starting point for those interested in starting a social media campaign, and a refresher for those already involved with social media. 1. Watch what you say: When you use social media for your company, your personal life becomes public. Be conscious of what you put out there, so there [...]

I pride myself on being adventurous when I travel. Sometimes it works out amazingly and sometime I am taken for a ride, literally. A few nights ago we decided we would take the bus to the Gran Plaza. We were under the impression that the Gran Plaza was the main square in the center of [...]