The team offsite meeting that didn’t work “They obviously had not given it any thought before they scheduled it.”, she said with annoyance. “It was right before a big project was due. They put us in a small hotel meeting room with no windows, seats touching and in […]
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How to have fun and save money at your company holiday party
Company cutbacks have you stressed out planning your company holiday party? Do you want to ring in the new year with a celebration that everyone is talking about? Do you want to do something special to recognize your employees for a great year? Depending on your company culture, […]
Is a business offsite meeting be worth the cost?
To have a business offsite meeting or not have a meeting offsite? That is the question many businesses are asking. For many business leaders in Northwest Arkansas, this is an important decision they are making once and possibly several times a year. Many business leaders are trying to get their team excited, ready for the […]
HEROES & HAMBURGERS AIMS TO CREATE FUN FOR THE COMMUNITY
Heroes and Hamburgers will be hosted at Simple Pleasures Events Center on September 18, 11-4pm. It’s a festival honoring Bella Vista, AR first-responders, fire and EMS employees and will transform the nostalgic paradise into a fun, activity-filled playground. Those who have been following the Weekly Vista articles on the upcoming Heroes & Hamburgers festival on […]
Five Wedding Mistakes Brides Can Avoid
Helping to build your dream wedding…and reduce the wedding mistakes Close your eyes and picture your perfect wedding. Come on, it will just take a minute… What does your wedding venue look like? Now, think about what you are doing before the wedding? What are you doing after? What are your bridesmaids doing? What is […]
Which Northwest Arkansas Wedding Venue is “the One” for Your Wedding?
There are so many amazing wedding venues in Northwest Arkansas. It’s no wonder that many couples all over Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas come here just to get married. But how do you know which venue would be right for your wedding and where do you even begin to look? I know it can be […]
What do your dream wedding photos look like? Plan your wedding album before the wedding.
According to an article on Arkansasbride.com, the average price for wedding photos in Arkansas is $1,509. In most cases, that doesn’t include the prints or the digital files. It doesn’t include the bridal photos or the engagement photos and don’t forget the videographer, which can also run you an average of $971. Wedding budget guides […]
Having an outdoor wedding in Northwest Arkansas? 10 tips to keep your wedding guests happy
It’s beginning to feel like summer here and you can cut the humidity with a knife. There’s a saying in Northwest Arkansas that “if you don’t like the weather, wait a few minutes and it will totally change.” I am amazed how quickly it turns from steaming hot to a chilly fall, and then to cold […]
What is a “Cool Car” & how do I get one?
A while back I was asked to write about classic car restoration. I felt like a dentist asked to perform rectal surgery. I understand the relationship of the body parts, but I wasn’t the right guy for the “operation.” As a classic car collector and enthusiast I understand the combination of mechanical skill and artistic wizardry […]
Wedding Receptions: Served, Buffet, or something else?
One of the recurring themes on the Simple Pleasures blog is the different aspects of celebrating your special day. How do you make the food a distinctive and memorable part of your event that also says who you are? Today we’ll talk about three different ways to do that. Served Meal This is the most […]