Chronicles of a middle-aged pet Aunt
These are the trials and tribulations of being a pup aunt. You’d think it’s like being a regular aunt, oh no, it’s actually worse. You see, puppies can’t speak, but they can definitely use those dangerous puppy dog eyes on you. Recently, I was the victim of a puppy stand-off. Kobe, my puppy nephew, and […]
The Art of the Haggle
‘Tis the Season to Haggle Yes, the holiday season is about gifting others, but it’s also the season to save your organization money. In my world, it’s the season of haggling. You see, by now, we have built our 2024 org charts, know what our strategy is, and are now trying to figure out how […]
The Art of Gifting
Gifting is my Love Language; I take great pride in a thoughtful gift. I always want to make sure that any gift that I give is memorable. Did it touch their heart? That doesn’t mean that I don’t give gifts that are material items. It just means that I’m trying to think about what they […]
Guest Etiquette
A few weeks ago, we hosted a small gathering (a dinner party) for some of our local MSP friends from the tri-state area. Prior to the event, I sent an email out to everyone informing them that the Kaila Home is a “No Shoes” home, and that I’d be happy to provide fuzzy socks for […]
Patience is a Virtue – Even for Puppies
You all know that I love my puppies—Lily and Maya. They light up my life. Today, as I was preparing breakfast for my son Shaan, the puppies also wanted some eggs. Shaan loves to get these egg bites that are made at Starbucks. Costco now has them as well (what doesn’t Costco sell????). I usually […]
Clearing the Clutter
Many of you may know that this week we celebrated Diwali. That is the festival of lights and is a huge deal for any Indian. Yes, our houses light up, there are fireworks, it’s bigger than Christmas and New Years combined. There are many sweets and gifts exchanged. It does not matter what religion you […]
Climbing Mountains
Last week, I was able to check off another item from my bucket list. I climbed Machu Picchu Mountain in Peru. We went as a large group of 25 to celebrate one of our friends’ 50th birthday. This group included 6 kids, ranging in age from 21 to 26 with one 14-year-old to keep us […]
How Accurate are Online Reviews?
I hate bullies. Yes, hate is a strong word, but very apt in this situation. The other day I was getting ready for a trip, which included getting my nails and eyebrows done. As I was sitting in the chair for my eyebrows, the business owner received a phone call. Was I listening to her […]
A Fable of an Unfortunate Salesperson
Before I begin, I want to be clear. I truly appreciate and value good salespeople. It’s a hard job. We have to deal with “difficult” customers and a lot of rejections. So, most times, I will 100% be on the side of the salesperson – unless it was this past Monday. Oh lord, where to […]
Why we all need a Time Out
Work, work, work. Many of us are ambitious and focused individuals in high-performing roles. That means we do a lot of work. We also manage our home life, and while we love our spouse and kids (most of the time????), that too, sometimes feels like work. Maintaining a social circle and physical activities often turns […]