Amanda Pieper

Recruiting and interviewing can be a tough job to do. As a human resources professional, you are charged with selecting candidates that will be the future of the company. Finding top talent can a challenge when you receive hundreds of applicants.
Sifting through applicant qualifications to bring in a few hopefuls for an interview may seem like the most difficult part of the recruiting process.
But the hardest part usually comes down to the interview, because sometimes, first impressions aren’...

As a lifelong asthma sufferer, I immediately grew concerned about how the coronavirus might affect my asthma.
Asthmatics contend with the flu, seasonal allergies, and other triggers daily. In fact, our bodies require us to be careful, and tactical about our health…moreso than most.
It’s no secret to a severe asthmatic that we have more to be concerned with than those without lung disease…the same flu virus may be a mere nuisance to someone with healthy lungs, but to an asthmatic, it could be ...

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As it stands, cannabis has not been legalized at the federal level. However, individual states have begun legalizing it at different levels of usage. The legal state of Cannabis in NY is up for discussion.

While the bill legalizing usage fell through in June, lawmakers in New York agreed on one that decriminalizes the possession of marijuana.

The new bill also expunges the record of certain marijuana convictions immediately. As long as convictions are within the new parameters, they are seale...

I’m just going to say it, a screaming goat is a seriously misunderstood caprine. The internet erupted with viral posts of screaming goats. It was shocking how human-like these goat voices were.
I’ll admit, I was amused…until I had a screaming goat of my own. From the first moment I heard my sweet Boer Goat, Fern, scream like a child being thrown into the back of a candy-toting van, I was no longer entertained by the internet phenomenon.
Why Do Goats Scream and Bleat?
In the goat world, scream...

The coronavirus has us all a little nervous, well, at least those of us who like to plan ahead. But maybe you’ve put the prepping off thinking you’ve got time.
There’s a lot of uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, and when it comes to prepping your homestead…better late than never.
So, I’ve put together this guide to help you organize your thoughts and get the bare essentials taken care of so you can start building your safety net at home.
What is the Difference Between Prepping ...

It’s electric! Cue the classic wedding song….
And now that you have the song stuck in your head, we wanna know if you’ve thought about your wedding signage yet. Because everyone is going “glow” for their wedding signs!
So why do we care? Um, because they look amazing as a backdrop for our wedding photo booths! And we seriously don’t want you to miss out on this hot trend.
But in case you need a few more ideas (and reasons) to add this fluorescent element to your big day, read on!
Why You Need...

If you’re ready to take the plunge and start a small farm, you may feel a tad overwhelmed with where to start. Your goals are big…like, HUGE, and you envision a sprawling self-sufficient farm in your future.
And you can have one, but when it comes to getting started, there’s no better place than with a flock of chickens.
And here’s why:
1. Chickens Are Easy to Raise
Well, for the most part, chickens are easy to care for. It takes some time to become acquainted with the art of raising a health...

We all know that healthcare is pricey. In fact, it’s something most Americans have come to accept. The worst part about the cost of healthcare, however, is knowing that about 25% is considered wasteful spending.
That 25%, is exactly what The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) recently discovered in a study.
Wouldn’t it be nice if there was something we could do to decrease healthcare waste? In other words, our cost of healthcare?
It’s a difficult dream to disagree with, but it...

If you’re incubating eggs this spring, you may wonder how long an egg can remain outside of the incubator and still be fertile.
Obviously, the sooner, the better when getting your fertile hatching eggs into an incubator, but sometimes it’s just not plausible. Maybe you need more time to gather additional eggs, or perhaps, like I just experienced, a freak snowstorm in the middle of spring kept you from picking up your eggs at the post office.
Whatever the reason, it’s perfectly fine to leave f...

As you plan your big day, you’re putting careful thought into each and every element of your wedding day. And when it comes to wedding favors, you don’t want to give your guests something that ends up in the junk drawer…come on, we know you’re guilty of doing this!

So, instead of boring gifts, give your guests one of the following and ensure they will enjoy their favors for years to come.

1. Wedding Favor Flower Seeds

If you’re chosen wedding flower is a fairly easy-to-grow plant, give your g...

If you’re new to raising chickens, you want to do it right so the experience is enjoyable and your chickens are healthy and happy.
There are hundreds of chicken breeds, and amazingly, after owning a few, most chicken lovers can narrow down their favorite breeds. Chicken fanciers are loyal to their breed of choice, and the reason they love a certain breed has to do with anything from egg production to temperament. An often overlooked breed-selection criterion is that of location.
Do you know w...

Planning a wedding can be stressful, frustrating, confusing…but also a lot of fun. When it comes to selecting wedding day vendors, you may wonder if you need a wedding photo booth at your wedding.
You may even be a little unclear about what a photo booth is, or how it can benefit you and your guests on your big day.
To take one more thing off your extremely full wedding-planning plate, we’ve put together this guide to answer all your photo booth questions.
So kick up those busy bridal feet, e...

Photo booths have come a long way over the years. From mall kiosks to wedding staples. But the new-found ah-ha moment for photo booths is brand activation.
And it makes sense, people love to share photos of themselves on social media, so if you’re a business that needs to build an online presence, why not take advantage of the photo booth’s most modern capabilities.
1. What is Brand Activation?
Brand activation is a fairly new marketing term. Basically, it refers to getting your brand name ou...

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When you make the choice to add animals to your life, you carry the responsibility of taking their health into your hands. Goats, for example, are quite a hardy critter, but they are not without their ailments.
Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis (CAE) is a dangerous goat disease that every new goat owner must become familiar with.
Read on to learn ...