This past weekend I celebrated 12 years at Cisco (the big tech company, not food). I took time to reflect on how I got there, and at the end of the day, one pivotal decision, led me down the path of where I am today. At the time…

As we close out July, I want to go out on a bang and give you a gift now, instead of waiting for Christmas! I’m discounting all my products at www.GivingGal.com/shop by 25%!!! Jump start your Christmas shopping now. Don’t need a Christmas gift? We are low on…

Has COVID-19 affected your summer vacation plans? I know it did mine. The first of June I should have spent the weekend trekking a part of the Appalachian trail with my sister and a friend.  Plans were cancelled and disappointment sank in.  Weeks later, my sister messaged me…

Friends, I don’t know about you, but every where I turn on social media, I’m seeing negativity, division, and sometimes downright hatefulness. Here at Giving Gal, we’re all about giving gifts, being grateful and spreading positivity and kindness. Now is our time, not only to speak words of…

Boy, time flies when you are having fun. I mean what a difference a year makes. This time last year, I was attending a writer’s conference, learning from some of the best in the industry. I took a children’s book writing class from the fabulous Michelle Medlock Adams.…