Coming Soon….

Some exciting changes are on the way for the MySurvey.com Rewards program. You will still receive MySurvey.com Reward Points each time you complete a survey. But now you will have many more options for redeeming your reward points. Very soon we will be rolling out a new online catalog with hundreds of options for redeeming your reward points including expanded charity options, PayPal, Blu Ray DVD’s, flowers, gift baskets, video games, toys and much, much more.

Be on the look-out, these changes are coming very soon!

Signs of Spring

Although it was a chilly morning here in the Midwest, the sun was trying to break through the clouds and there were signs of spring everywhere. And I feel better knowing that the cold winter months have passed and the warmer weather is on the way!

I noticed a flock of Canadian geese flying overhead this morning. The returning birds are a sure sign of spring. The birds will be busy building their nests and soon we will hear the chirping of their babies!

The kids are outside riding bikes, skateboarding, playing games and happy to not be cooped up in the house. The open outdoors is so fun for kids and there’s so much for them to do. Of course, we adults want to be outside also. Another sign of spring is when the restaurants open their patios and meals are served outside.

And even though March Madness is going strong, spring training has begun and Opening Day is less than 2 weeks away! Baseball and spring just go together. I love smelling the fresh-cut grass in the park and watching a good baseball game.

Signs of spring are everywhere. And I am welcoming them. So tell us, what are some things you are noticing that remind you spring is here?

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Today marks the annual feast day of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Though originally a Catholic holy day, St. Patrick’s Day has evolved over the years into a day of music, parades, great food, and a celebration for all things Irish.

My family has a few customs we like to follow each year. Like most people participating in the festivities, we’ll be donning our greenest apparel today. And every year, rain or shine, you’ll find us downtown watching the local St. Patrick’s Day parade. We also eat the traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner, which happens to be my favorite part of St. Patty’s Day, personally.

So how do you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day where you live? Does your family have any traditions? If so, be sure to tell us about it in the comments section.

Have fun and be safe!

Celebrate Humor

"The most wasted of all days is one without laughter."
-e.e. cummings

There are a number of things taking place during the month of March: St. Patrick’s Day, American Red Cross Month, and March Madness, just to name a few. There’s one event, though, that often goes unnoticed each year -- and it happens to be one of my favorites. It’s called Humorists are Artists Month, and it’s a chance to recognize and tip our hats to those witty folks who make us laugh with their well-crafted wordplay and observations.

I’ve always agreed with the idea that "laughter is the best medicine." To me it seems like tough days are just much, much easier to deal with after a good laugh or two -- it really helps to put things into perspective. Looking back, I’ve realized that a good sense of humor has been instrumental in helping me keep it together some days!

Though there are far too many to name them all, among some of my favorite humorists of all-time are Woody Allen, Dave Barry, Erma Bombeck, and the great George Carlin. Even “classic” writers like Mark Twain whose work, upon a closer look, is still as funny and relevant today as it was nearly a century ago!

So, to all the humorists and humor publications alike --- we salute you. Keep making us laugh. After all, as humans --- we’ll need it!