Jessica Schanbaum's blog

I have finally put the house back in order from the holidays. Now, it’s on to the next event -- which is hosting a dinner party for my parents and in-laws. While they’ve met before, this will be the first dinner at our house since we got married last summer.  ...read more

While FedEx Office centers were running full force through the holiday season, the world of event planning for the company paused – and I was allowed some much-needed time for self-reflection. In the spirit of being a better person in the New Year, I have decided to put as much emphasis on perfecting my relationships and projects outside the office as I do on the job. So before we get any further into January, I’m laying my resolution out there so the world can hold me accountable. I will achieve work-life balance in 2010! ...read more

All the talk about resolutions this week among the Out of Office blogger team got me thinking about how I can help the family keep things under control on the home front. Even more, how I can teach my son the importance of helping out around the house, even in little ways. ...read more

It’s time to say goodbye to 2009 and hello to 2010. Today signals the time for a fresh start, a time to charter a new path. Many of us will soon set new goals and make plans to enrich our lives in the New Year. I find the following quote from Benjamin Franklin to be an inspiration for me as I think of my own resolutions: “Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man.”

On behalf of the Out of Office Blog Team, I wish you all a happy New Year and the best of luck with your resolutions. Also, be sure to visit our blog frequently over the next couple of weeks as we will publish a series of project ideas that can help as you strive to keep your New Year’s resolutions.