Articles written by Nicki Heskin

All around the Disneyland Resort theme parks are little-known culinary delights waiting for the savvy traveler.

Dec 30, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

Disneyland character dining is an expensive proposition, but promises outstanding food and memories that will last for years to come.

Dec 30, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

Both Disneyland Park and Disney's California Adventure provide excellent options for traditional restaurant-style meals.

Dec 30, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

SoCal Residents receive exclusive selections and payment options for Disneyland Annual Passports.

Dec 30, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

Several Disneyland Resort Passports are available to enjoy the magic all year round. Choosing will depend on the needs and budget of the park visitor.

Dec 30, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

Buying annual passports can be a great deal for locals who want to enjoy the magic of Disneyland Park or Disney's California Adventure over and over again.

Dec 30, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

Fantasmic! is a must-see attraction at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, CA. Offered most nights the park is open late, this show is worth the time and effort to experience.

Dec 30, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

The holiday season is an especially beautiful time at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California.

Dec 30, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

FASTPASS® is an excellent service available for many of the most popular rides at Disneyland Park and Disney's California Adventure.

Dec 30, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

Visiting Disneyland Park or Disney's California Adventure? Here are some tips to beat long lines and enjoy more rides and entertainment during your visit.

Dec 30, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

Finding unwanted items a new home through Freecycle is a great way reduce consumerism, help others and reduce household clutter.

Sep 30, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

Many families are trying compost bins, but don't want to head outside multiple times a day with food waste. Here's some easy countertop composting solutions.

Sep 30, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

Swapping media online is a great way to turn clutter into savings. Swaptree is one of many trading websites for bartering books, CDs, DVDs and games online.

Sep 30, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

Swapping books online is a great way to turn clutter into savings. BookMooch is one of many book swapping websites for bartering books online.

Sep 30, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

Swapping books online is a great way to turn clutter into savings. PaperBackSwap is one of many book swapping websites for bartering books online.

Sep 30, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

In a tough economy, every dollar helps. Selling books through Amazon Marketplace is a great way to earn extra money in the evenings or on weekends.

Sep 29, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

There are many websites online for book owners to swap books for free. It's easy to get started listing, requesting and mailing books.

Sep 29, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

Have a pile of already read books sitting around the house? Here's some ideas to give books a second life, make money, get new reads or just have some fun.

Sep 28, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

Assigning rotating jobs in an elementary school classroom is a great way to teach responsibility and keep the classroom environment well-run and enriched.

Sep 22, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

A pleasant silent auction payment process is an important piece of an overall excellent experience for donors at a fundraising event.

Jun 30, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

Keep bidders happy and reduce non-paying bidders with advance planning for organized, quick check-out procedures.

Jun 30, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

When silent auction bidding ends, a well-planned and efficient close exhibits professionalism and ensures fairness for bidders.

Jun 30, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

Formalizing silent auction rules and guidelines minimizes confusion, makes bidding fair and fun for participants and allows volunteers to better assist during the event.

Jun 30, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

After months of planning, organizing and setup, a successful silent auction all comes down to just a handful of hours (or minutes) of shopping and bidding.

Jun 30, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

Effective presentation of silent auction items and packages attracts more bidders and increases overall bids.

Jun 30, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

Silent auction set up is an important step to maximizing bidder interest and ease of locating items.

Jun 30, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

Stop working for free by tracking short work periods. Explore reasons to use a computer time clock, how to find one, and two programs to try.

Jun 25, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

Buying and soaking dry beans offers a significant cost savings over the canned equivalent.

Jun 24, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

Use power strips and unplug chargers to reduce energy usage and lower electric bills.

Jun 24, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

Celebrity signed or exclusive items can add excitement and high bids to a silent auction fundraising event.

Mar 29, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

The bid sheet is the primary communication with silent auction bidders about an item or package and should include all information they need to make a buying decision.

Mar 29, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

Correct pricing of silent auction items and packages is essential to optimizing fund raising at a charity event.

Mar 29, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

After all the work is done soliciting silent auction items and creating categories, it's time to create the actual auction packages.

Mar 29, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

Creating categories or themes for a silent auction helps bidders to easily find and track items of interest.

Mar 29, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

Higher-value silent auction donations can be generated by a personal request from frequent customers or clients of a business than from a standard written solicitation.

Mar 24, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

For teachers or parents placing a Scholastic book order for the first time, here are the basics of compiling and submitting the class order.

Mar 16, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

For teachers or parents preparing to do a Scholastic book order for the first time, here are the basics to get started.

Mar 16, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

Whatever your reasons for using Twitter - business, personal or both -- if you don't have followers to read your tweets, you are simply amusing yourself when you post.

Mar 12, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

The history of ballroom dance is difficult to pin down, as dance has been an integral part of social celebration and ritual throughout the history of man.

Feb 26, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

It's nice to think that businesses will donate to your cause just because it's worthy, but it's important to highlight why your silent auction is a good marketing choice.

Dec 29, 2008 - Nicki Heskin

Successful silent auctions have hundreds of items that need enough variety to be interesting to guests with diverse interests - so where do these items come from?

Dec 29, 2008 - Nicki Heskin

Adding items and packages to your silent auction that are specific to your organization or targeted to your attendees will make your auction memorable and generate higher

Dec 29, 2008 - Nicki Heskin

When planning a silent auction, finding creative, out-of-the-box donations will grow your auction and appeal to more event guests.

Dec 29, 2008 - Nicki Heskin

In most general silent auctions, there are basic items that your guests will expect and will provide the reliable core for your auction fundraising.

Dec 29, 2008 - Nicki Heskin

A silent auction is a great way to add revenue to a fundraising event, but does require a substantial amount work and time for staff and/or volunteers.

Dec 29, 2008 - Nicki Heskin

While a silent auction may seem like an obvious and easy way to add to your fundraising, it may not be right for every group or event.

Dec 26, 2008 - Nicki Heskin

A silent auction is a great, low-cost way to increase the income and return-on-investment for a non-profit fundraising event.

Dec 22, 2008 - Nicki Heskin

Playing dreidel is a great activity to introduce Hanukkah in the classroom as well as introduce or reinforce math and game-playing skills.

Dec 18, 2008 - Nicki Heskin

Surrounding children with books is one of the best ways to start them off on a lifetime of loving learning. But books are expensive! So what's a parent to do?

Dec 2, 2008 - Nicki Heskin

Affiliate marketing provides a cost-effective alternative to traditional advertising, and is a great way to directly reach your target market.

Oct 21, 2008 - Nicki Heskin