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February 5

Show Some Love
February 14th is coming up once again. This is a fabulous holiday not only because of the feelings of love and gratitude it fosters in its participants, but also because various everyday objects turn different shades of pink.

Get Ready for Valentine’s Day
There will always be those who spend February 13 picking through leftover cards and trying to set up last-minute dinner reservations. Don’t let that person be you. A simple key to making Valentine’s Day special is by showing your special someone that you put some thought into your plans or evening.

Bismarck YP: Growing Connections
Thinking back to when I was graduating from NDSU, my friends, mentors and family stressed the importance of building a strong professional network.  It wasn’t until I moved to Bismarck that I realized how right they were.

January 29

Minot Young Professionals Celebrate 2nd Successful Year
The year 2009 will serve as the year the Minot Young Professionals dove into the community. “We put a large emphasis on impacting the community in 2009. We worked hard to ensure that our group was looked upon as a strong partner for community organizations,” said 2009 President Scott Louser.

A fresh attitude
The rush of the holidays and the New Year, combined with a tough business environment, can be hard on our attitude. Yet it is our attitude that determines how well we do our jobs and our satisfaction with life.

January 15

2010: A Spending & Saving Odyssey
It’s 2010, a new year. From a financial perspective, let’s hope things start to look better than they were in 2009. The number of friends, family and acquaintances who lost jobs or experienced pay cuts during the past 18 months is alarming.

Bathroom Remodeling
If you’ve read my previous columns, you’ll remember I’ve written about paint, lighting, using-what-you-have decorating, salvage decorating, reducing clutter and pattern play, to name a few. I was stumped for my next topic, but it was right in front of my face: my newly remodeled bathroom!