Earth Day 2026
Today is Earth Day. The theme this year is “Our Power, Our Planet,” a reminder that we all have a responsibility to love on Mother Earth. For me, the images sent back from recent Artemis II mission …
Tag Archives: work/life balance
Farewell Q1 – Setting Success for the Rest of 2026
New Year’s Day. January 1 is arguably the most common time for the whole world to hit the ground running. Building vision boards, setting exercise goals, drafting reading checklists, and enrolling in classes. The pressure to …
Finding Inspiration – Where Blue Wagon Group Pros Turn for Motivation
“Life’s tough, get a helmet,” they say. Seasons and stages come and go. The wise person prepares for the highs and the lows with regular methodical self-care practices and an attitude of gratitude. Today feels like one …
Working Moms Day: A Day to Recognize the Moms Who Bring It
When my daughter was young, I managed media relations for a nonprofit organization at the forefront of suicide postvention for military families. We had just responded to breaking news about research showing escalating military suicide rates. …
My Words to Live By – Creativity, Sparks and Maintaining Them
Robin Williams was widely regarded as one of the great comic geniuses of our time — undeniably mad, brilliant, troubled, and full of heart. So, when he said in 1978, “You’re only given a little spark of …
Why People Procrastinate and How to Overcome It
As we start the new year it’s natural to think about what we want to change or improve upon. Some people might have “stop procrastinating” on their list of resolutions, along with the usual things like …
October is Museums and Galleries Month
This month is National Museum and Galleries Month, as specifically observed for the Philippines, but we want to applaud the work of the many organizations, institutions and non-profits far and wide which allow us to learn …
Getting Organized for Fall and a Move
Spring cleaning gets all the attention, but I’ve always loved fall cleaning and organizing, too. The cooler months offer the perfect opportunity to refresh your living space and prepare for winter. This year organizing has taken …
International Dog Day – Celebrating the Canine (and Feline) Friends of BWG
Today is International Dog Day and a great organization like Blue Wagon Group couldn’t let the day pass without sharing. So, if you’ll indulge us a bit, we have gathered some of our favorite furry friends …
Why I Still Use a Paper Calendar Along with My Digital Calendars
Last year I stopped working at an organization where I used an Outlook calendar to manage my work and personal schedules. I also had a big wall calendar that showed three months at a time to …