It's always the perfect time of year to donate to your favorite nonprofit or charity. With Valentine's Day coming up, it has never been easier to spread and share the love. Did you know that nonprofits tend to get busy with donations during the times of major holidays throughout the year but who says it has to be cyclical like that? Donating for amazing causes is always a good idea, no matter what day, week or month. Everyone can give the gift of love on Valentine’s so if you are looking for a nonprofit to donate to or get involved with during the month of February, here's a list of some amazing causes to consider supporting. This is by no means a comprehensive list but a handful of folks we thought could use some TLC sparking joy in their heart and yours. 

The New Year is here and we are all feeling pretty optimistic about a whole new set of months ahead to get business up and moving. Updating the latest information on all your professional presences is a given but do you also update all your imagery? The visual is as important as the verbal. Photographer Lin Marty knows that firsthand, working with entrepreneurs on their personal brand and the pictures they use to convey that. Headshots are a part of the effort but there is more so here she is sharing some of her tips on the topic!

Talk about a subscription service with a difference! In today’s world of subscription boxes for everything you can think of, and then some, I was happy to hear about Bokksu and the premium snacks curated with a monthly theme coming all the way from Japan. I got to review the November 2018 Classic Bokksu Tea Story subscription box and enjoyed the treats from another country delivered straight to my home. 

Valentine's is just about a month away – are you the type that cares to plan way ahead, just the day before or don’t bother at all? Either ways, I had the opportunity to review some lovely Lucy Meifield Chocolate over the holidays and wanted to put it on your radar should you have chocolate on your shopping list for the occasion. The three-pack taster sampler I received from LMC included Milk, Dark and Guatemala bars.