Artful Vision thanks everyone who entered the “Thanks Mom” tribute contest. There were four winners – the grand prize goes to Debra Cox; the three honorable mentions go to Juliana Palmcook, Evelyn Markasky, and Linda Landowski. Their entries are listed below. Grand Prize Winner Debra Cox I found out just how special my mother was early on in my life. She had five children in the 1950’s when times were tough. My dad held a job in the steel mill and my mom worked full time in the grocery…
Ask a writer what it takes to be successful and you’ll probably get as many different answers as the number of people you ask. Most will probably tell you that perseverance, believing in yourself, being true to the written word, and writing about what inspires you are four fundamental traits a person must possess in order to become an accomplished writer. For author Pamela Bauer Mueller, all these were certainly true. Pamela’s writing career began when she wrote a trilogy of stories centered…
Mom will always hold a special place in your heart So, when it comes to expressing love and gratitude on Mother’s Day, many of us turn to a traditional gift or dinner, which is nice, but not at all unique. How about doing something extra this year, that captures the special relationship we have with the woman who gave so much of herself for us – something like a written tribute! You don’t need to be an experienced or accomplished writer, just someone with a fond memory or unexpressed feelings…
I know that “Buying American” is a good idea, so Randy Erwin’s Buy American Challenge blog strikes a chord with me. In 2010, Artful Vision launched as a creative alternative in product fundraising. The twist is that the products offered are created by American artists, crafters, musicians and authors. Artists who live and work in the U.S. want to make a difference. On Artful Vision they do that by donating 20% of every purchase to a participating non-profit of the customer’s choice. Even…
The impact of a tough economy is evident everywhere. One of the many side effects, is the drop in donations to charities and non-profits. In prosperous times, a majority of Americans make donations to worthy causes during the year. Unfortunately, donations have diminished significantly, and the drop in donations has now reached billions of dollars. At a time when there is a need for increased support services , the cruel irony is that the public has less to give. A new study by the Non-profit…
During the holidays, many companies give gifts to show vendors and clients their appreciation, and to strengthen their business relationships. However, as more companies engage in corporate gift giving practices, it is difficult for companies to stand above the rest with a unique gift. While it may seem like a great idea to give an article embossed with the company’s logo to your client, they may not see it so much as a gift, but as an advertisement, and therefore, not much of a gift at all. Food…
