Lifestyle Archive
Path to Work Life Harmony
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle
Monday morning. If you are finding it hard to locate your motivation for work- you need to read this column on “How to Avoid Burnout” by Marissa Mayer for businessweek.com. I believe she is on to something – what do you think? Enjoy? How... (more...)
Tags: balance
Money Troubles Keeping You Up?
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, financial plan, money
My job and my research has given me the privilege to talk to so many people, of different economic backgrounds, about money. What has been surprising is that money issues keep a lot of people up at night- even people who earn very big paychecks. The... (more...)
Tags: mary caraccioli
Stedman Graham talks to Mary Caraccioli about finding your best self during tough times
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Featured, Innovators, Lifestyle, Personal Development, Videos
Stedman Graham does not do a lot of interviews. That is why I was so pleased when he decided to spend a few minutes with me. He is the kind of person you hope to sit next to at a luncheon because you know you will enjoy the company and learn something... (more...)
Tags: 9 step, business, oprah, stedman graham
See Ya Later Slater: Is the 15 Minutes Up Yet?
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle
By SAMANTHA BOMKAMP/ AP Airlines Writer NEW YORK (AP) – A rogue JetBlue flight attendant’s explanation that an uncooperative passenger caused him to melt down and slide down a parked plane’s emergency chute may not hold water, the airline... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, jet blue, slater
New Baby on the Way: Help!
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Kids, Lifestyle, Videos, shopping
Tags: babies and money, caraccioli, cost of babies
DIY: How to Cut your Kids Hair
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Kids, Lifestyle, Videos, parenting
and have them still like you! No bowl cuts here. Learn a few basic skills to pull off the perfect trim. And remember- you can’t glue it back on! Read More →
Tags: caraccioli, cost of kids, DIY hair, haircuts, Kids
The Power of Memory
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle
You never know when those flashes of memory are going to occur. But when they do, even the most distant recollection comes alive. My Mom experienced one today and then wrote about it so eloquently, I just had to publish it. I hope you enjoy it!... (more...)
Living Brilliantly
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Innovators, Kids, Lifestyle, parenting, shopping
One of the great things about my job is that each day I get to dip my toe into a new world. With every story I cover, I meet new and often interesting people and for just a few hours, I get to live in their world. This week I spent time with author and... (more...)
Tags: brilliant frugal living, caraccioli, craigslist, hagopian
DIY: Bridesmaid Bouquets Made Easy (and Lovely)
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, Personal Development, Videos, shopping, women in business
My favorite florist shows you some DIY secrets that can not only save you money on your wedding day, but a few adjustments and you’ve got an amazing arrangement for your next party! For more on Leah visit: http://www.baileflor.com/ Read More →
Tags: baileflor, bouquet, bridesmaid bouquet, caraccioli, flowers, Mary Talks Money, wedding flowers
Paying for Childcare
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Kids, Lifestyle, Videos
Tags: baby bargains, caraccioli, childcare, cost of childcare, finding good childcare, Mary Talks Money
Benefits Check
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, Personal Development, the working life
What work benefits do you have? Are you taking advantage of them. Before the year gets away from you think about everything from eyeglasses, to 401K contributions. Thinking about your benefits mid-year will help you avoid the frenzy in December to use... (more...)
Tags: benefits, caraccioli, Mary Talks Money, use or lose, work life
The Brainy and Beautiful Bobbi Brown
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, Personal Development, Videos, women in business
I love Bobbi Brown cosmetics, because they are designed to help real women look our best not different. I love Bobbi Brown the woman because she is using her success to help others do the same. I caught up with her at an event to help High School kids... (more...)
Tags: bobbi brown, business, caraccioli, cosmetics, make up, Mary Talks Money
Look Great for Less
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, Videos, beauty, shopping, women in business
I love Dr. Ellen Marmur’s book Simple Skin Beauty. It is my skin care bible. You don’t have to spend a fortune to look your best. When you understand how things work with your skin you will make smarter purchases. Ellen is a skin cancer... (more...)
Tags: beauty, caraccioli, Dr. Ellen Marmur, facial peels, fraxel, laser face treatments, look great for less, Mary Talks Money, plastic surgery, profaces
Fabulous Weddings for Less
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Featured, Lifestyle, Videos, relationships and money
Great tips on how to have the wedding of your dreams and still have some cash left over for the honeymoon! Read More →
Tags: baileflor, bridal gowns for less, brides, budget gowns, budget weddings, caraccioli, florist, Mary Talks Money, planning a wedding, weddings, weddings for less
DIY Floral Arrangements
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, Videos, women in business
Save money and have a beautiful home, wedding or party with a few great tips from Baileflor florist and former ballerina Leah Reinhard-Albarouki. Visit her at Baileflor.com Read More →
Tags: baileflor, caraccioli, DIY flowers, DIY weddings, florists, flowers, Mary Talks Money, weddings
Pet Medical Care
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, Videos
What is available is amazing– and so too are the costs of keeping fido healthy. Read More →
Tags: caraccioli, healthcare for dogs, Mary Talks Money, medical care for pets, pet insurance
Going to the Dogs
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, Videos
Dogs and other pets are amazing company but before you make the commitment think about how much they will cost you year after year. If your not sure you can handle the costs- hold off until you know you can take great care of your loyal companion! Read More →
Tags: caraccioli, cost of dogs, dave frei, dogs, Mary Talks Money, rufus, show dogs, taking care of dogs, westminster kennel club
Kevin Smith Before Too Fat to Fly
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, Videos, random
Kevin Smiths film career brought him noteriety, but being ejected from a Southwest airlines flight for heft brought him the full-on 15 minutes! Kevin Smith talked to me a few years back about his passion–comics. He was super nice with no attitude. Read More →
Tags: caraccioli, comics, kevin smith, southwest and kevin smith
Girls with a Grudge don’t Win
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, women in business
Every once in a while you hear some advice you want to share. Cathie Black is a lady you should know about. She is president of Hearst Magazines and recently delivered a keynote address at the Wharton Women Business Conference. She talked about everything... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, cathie black, women in business
Today’s Opportunity
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, Personal Development, Videos
In case you need a reminder that today is an opportunity not an obstacle, check out this video. Poet Gabrielle Bouliane performs for the audience at the Austin Poetry Slam. It was her last public performance. She passed January 29, 2010 shortly after... (more...)
January Event: Finding $ Happiness at Home
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, relationships and money
eWomenNetwork “Accelerated Networking” Luncheon Wednesday, January 27 6ABC Studios, Philadelphia, PA Finding Financial Happiness at Home–Be honest…have you ever argued with your spouse, boyfriend or partner about money? Money... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, couples and money, eWomen, money event, networking
ASK MARY: When to get the kids their own account
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Kids, Lifestyle, banking
Thanks everyone for the questions- keep them coming! Here is a good one about kids and money. What age should children start having their own savings and checking accounts? -Mia I think children can start having their own savings account as early as... (more...)
Tags: checking accounts, kids and money, mary caraccioli, Mary Talks Money, saving accounts
Tune in Monday for the Debut of Mary Talks Money
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Announcement, Featured, Lifestyle
Here is the press release announcing the debut of Mary Talks Money. Kudos to 6abc for understanding how important this type of show is- especially right now! I hope you get a chance to watch and I would love your feedback. All the best, Mary Date: ... (more...)
Tags: 6abc, live well tv, livewellhd, mary caraccioli, Mary Talks Money, money tv show
Baby its Cold Outside: A Smart Strategy for Lowering your Energy Bill
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Energy, Green, Innovators, Lifestyle, housing
When I first met Jackie O’Neil in 2006, I was blown away by her understanding of green building. She built two net zero energy homes (for herself and her sister) and was able to do it for the price of non-green new home. So when I planned to stop... (more...)
ASK MARY: Love and Money- Is it Time to Get a Referee?
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle
Where can I find financial counseling to help me and my husband work through some of our financial problems and goals? -Atiya Atiya, Thanks for the great question- you know disputes over money are the leading cause of divorce. Getting help to deal with... (more...)
Tags: Ask Mary, caraccioli, couples and money, money question
I Want That! Sneaky Ways to Teach your Kids about Money
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Kids, Lifestyle, Videos, shopping
One request I get from parents is, “how can I teach my kids to be better with their money?” I say start early. Begin by showing them how you make decisions. Can you explain to a 6 year old why buying a gallon of milk may be a better deal... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, kids and money, money skills, shopping
Not Only is it Getting Dark Earlier… But this is Peak Season for Deer-Vehicle Accidents.
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle
Forget about the money, in this case its about saving lives. Take care as you drive in the evenings and early mornings– because Fall is the worst season for deadly deer related car accidents. My friends at the Insurance Information Institute offer... (more...)
Tags: deer, deer accidents, safety
Paying it Forward
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Innovators, Lifestyle, Personal Development, Videos
Richard Caruso has won a few accolades in his day– including Entrepreneur of the Year. For anyone who has a terminal case of intellectual curiosity– his story is for you. Thanks for visiting! -Mary Read More →
Tags: caraccioli, caruso, integra
College and Credit Cards
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, credit cards
This September three of my nieces and nephews are heading off to college. My main piece of advice is to respect the plastic. For years I have been sickened by the campaigns on campus to sign kids up for credit cards. It is amazing what an 18 year old... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, college, credit cards, student debt
US Open Tennis: Arthur Ashe’s legacy
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Innovators, Lifestyle, Personal Development, Videos
My favorite end of summer ritual is going to the Flushing Meadows for the U.S. Open. The hallmark of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is Arthur Ashe stadium. Named for the great player and a guy- who got it. Ashe understood that most kids... (more...)
Tags: aayte, arthur ashe, caraccioli, us open
Why Jim Rogers Left NY for Singapore
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Innovators, Lifestyle, Videos, asia
Commodities Guru Jim Rogers tells me why he moved his family full time to Asia. His timing was great. He sold his mansion on Riverside Drive at the price peak of NYC real estate. Jim’s children have had Mandarin speaking nannies from the time they... (more...)
Tags: commodities, jim rogers
From the Street: A Simple Lesson
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Job search, Lifestyle, Personal Development
When you open your eyes you see lessons all around you. In the world of marketing you are always trying to find points of differentiation between your stuff and your competitors’. Creating value-added that no one else in the field offers, then... (more...)
Tags: 6th Ave, communications, marketing
Bolt Bus vs Amtrak
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Economy, Innovators, Lifestyle, Uncategorized, shopping
All Aboard the Bolt Bus in rainy NYC Lucky me– I live within one day’s drive of 25% of the nations’ population. It can be a convenience for sure, but living along the I-95 corridor is no picnic if you actually have to drive it. I can... (more...)
Tags: amtrak, bolt bus, bus to nyc, transportation
My Day with the Bull Riders
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, Sports Business, Videos
There is something about Bull Riding that has staying power. Informal rodeos started in the mid 1880’s in Colorado and Wyoming. In the 21st Century the sport has been rebranded as the PBR. Their events are almost as corporate-logo-crazy as NASCAR,... (more...)
Tags: athletes, branding, bull riding, bulls, caraccioli, pbr, sponsorship, Sports Business
Staples Founder: Tom Stemberg
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Innovators, Lifestyle, Videos, shopping
Tom Stemberg founded office supply superstore Staples, partly because he couldn’t get office supplies on a holiday weekend. Stemberg talks to me about the origins of one of the innovations in retailing. Read More →
Tags: staples, tom stemberg
The Opportunity
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Economy, Featured, Job search, Lifestyle, Personal Development
These are hard times… everything I thought I knew… or had planned seems to be unraveling. Investments for retirement and my daughter’s education, even my career path seems to be a mess. The economy has created challenges and has forced me to rethink... (more...)
Tags: biggest loser, consumption, contraction, Economy, fear, jobs, shopping, unemployment
Growing up McMahon
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Featured, Innovators, Lifestyle, Sports Business, Videos
You May have seen my one on one interview with Vince McMahon http://maryandmoney.com/videos/vince-mcmahon-talks-business/ He was all business in that interview. If you want to see the softer side of Vince, ask him about his family and ask his family... (more...)
Tags: hhh, linda mcmahon, mcmahon, shane, stephanie mcmcmahon, vince mcmahon, wwe
Beyond the U.S. Open: How Golf Can Make You Rich
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, Personal Development, Sports Business, Videos
The U.S. Open Golf Championship is, without a doubt, a Father’s Day tradition. Golf is the sport of Business. Whether its the Open or the Masters, when the Grand Slams of golf are on TV, you can expect low productivity in the executive suite. However... (more...)
Tags: golf, toger woods, us open
Leveling the Playing Field
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, Personal Development, Sports Business, Videos
Golf is the game of business. This program, First Tee, is fantastic because it makes the game available to kids who have limited or no access to the sport. It also helps grow the game of golf by expanding the demographics of both participants and spectators.... (more...)
The Future of Fuel: Cellulosic Ethanol
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Alternative Fuels, Green, Innovators, Lifestyle, Videos
Almost 3 years after my visit to an ethanol plant in Central NY, the plant owners have filed for bankruptcy. The condition of the credit markets for the last six months have been incredibly difficult for many businesses. But the timing may also be a... (more...)
Faith-What is it?
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, Personal Development, Uncategorized
What is Faith? Is it a passive act of praying for something to happen and then waiting faithfully to see if it comes to be? Or is faith more active? Is it believing in something and working to make it happen? I don’t mean just doing a few things... (more...)
Tags: faith
Trickle Down Economics at Penn
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Green, Lifestyle, Uncategorized, housing
There is a springtime ritual in Philadelphia, and probably at other urban campuses around the country, I call it the circle of trash. Students at the University of Pennsylvania, have done the math and have determined that instead of packing up their... (more...)
Tags: Penn. trash, trickle down economics
Curt Schilling, the Red Sox and the Jimmy Fund
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Featured, Innovators, Lifestyle, Personal Development, Sports Business, Videos
You don’t have to live in New England to appreciate the special relationship between the Red Sox and the charity that helps young cancer patients, The Jimmy Fund. I spoke to Curt Schilling about the Red Sox tradition and why he has become the Fund’s... (more...)
Tags: curt schilling, red sox, the jimmy fund
And its Gone!
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Economy, Finance, Lifestyle, Videos, banking
The entire episode is worth watching. The economic crisis gets reduced to a giant frozen drink blender. This is one short clip. Enjoy. Read More →
Tags: economic crisis, south park
Clean Dry Cleaning? It is Possible with a Price
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Green, Innovators, Lifestyle, Videos
There are so many ways to create a cleaner environment, but the process of getting there is going to be a series of hard choices. Small business people need to be aware of the changes coming and they need to stay engaged in the debate over greenhouse... (more...)
Tags: dry clean, envirnonment, Green
From the Gutter- to Giver
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Innovators, Lifestyle, Personal Development, Videos
Lynn Donohue is now a Philanthropist, Masters Degree holder and mother. When she was a drug addicted, homeless 14 year old none of that seemed possible. Then Lynn discovered a trade, bricklaying. Lynn’s story reminds me of why it is so important... (more...)
Tags: brick by brick. donohue, bricklayer
Elevator Pitch: do’s and don’ts
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Job search, Lifestyle, Personal Development, Videos
After watching our cheesy staged elevator pitch, there is a payoff. You get great advice on learning how to brag correctly so you can nail the elevator pitch. Peggy Klaus is fabulous and gives practical advice to help you do a better job networking or... (more...)
Rules of the Road
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Economy, Innovators, Lifestyle, Uncategorized, banking
Rules get a bad rap. Too many of us think they are the handiwork of fascists who want to take away all of our fun. When I look at the catastrophe that has been created by the financial crisis, or hear the black box recording of a plane crash that... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, lead follow or get out of the way, paine, reagan, rules of the road
Bio-Fuel Fanatics
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Alternative Fuels, Green, Lifestyle, Videos
The creativity that comes with the search for alternative fuels has to be acknowledged. I know that replacing fossil fuels will not be easy and will not be done with just one type of alternative fuel. But you’ve got to applaud the folks who are... (more...)
Tags: alternative fuel, bio diesel, bio fuels, caraccioli, fry-o-diesel, Green, philadelphia zoo
A Shopaholic’s Fix
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, shopping
Shopping is one of my guilty pleasures. When I am the really stressed, nothing soothes the nerves as well as an aimless shopping trip. No agenda, just the prowl for great gets. But I don’t need to tell you this can be a dangerous habit, so I have... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, recipe, shopaholic, shopping therapy
