6 TIPS FOR STARTING A BUSINESS WITH YOUR SPOUSE

Stacia and I have been married for almost two months now.  For a long time now we have been looking to start a business together, but just have not been able to figure it out.  This article has some good tips to think about before starting a business with your spouse.

 

by Cenaca Cyprian, Co-founder of Instant Christ

 

Starting a business with your spouse can be one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences you have as a couple. There will be times when you might ask yourself, “what did I get myself into?” and there will also be times that you will celebrate together for achieving your goals and dreams. But in the end, there’s nothing like sharing the payoffs of working together toward a common goal with your life partner. Here are a few things you should take into consideration if you are planning to start a business with your spouse:

Big Sky Resort Officially Opens 2015-16 Ski and Snowboard Season!

Happy Thanksgiving Day y'all!  Hundreds of skiers and boarders at Big Sky were extra thankful today:

Big Sky Resort officially opened today for the 2015-2016 ski season making many skiers and snowboarders thankful to be hitting the slopes again. The Resort opened four chair lifts, four surface lifts, and over ten features with two jumps in the Swifty 2.0 terrain park at 9:00 am.

Happy Thanksgiving: 11 Things I Am Thankful for

Happy Thanksgiving 2015!

In designing your awesome lifestyle, it is extremely important to live through gratitude - and to be thankful for what you have (and I'm not just talking possessions).  Personally, I attempt to live with gratitude every day.  Even when working in some strange city where I know nobody, I very often (daily) tell people that "I am doing GREAT!  Every day I wake up is a GREAT day."

The title of this post was going to be 10 Things I Am Thankful For, but since I "Live Large and In Charge", I do things a bit better, so I'm making it 11 Things I Am Thankful For.  This list is not all-inclusive, is not in any particular order - and really not just 'things' or possessions.

1.  Freedom to Choose.  I am very thankful for the freedom

Whistler and Mount Baker Both Getting Set to Kick Off Season Early - What Other NW Ski Areas Will Be Next

Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia raised some eyebrows last week when they announced they were opening Whistler mountain tomorrow November 19th - a full week ahead of schedule.  According to their site, they have a base of 30" at mid-mountain - and they will be having mandatory downloading tomorrow (meaning that the bottom will not be open).  We're excited to get up there and help them celebrate their 50th season this year!

Mount Baker in Washington state is also getting ready to open tomorrow - but they've been a bit more cautious with their optimism.  They didn't actually announce it for sure until this morning.  They say they made it through the warm front - and it's once again snowing with a 37 inch base at Heather Meadows and over 60" at the top of Pan Dome.

Apparently during last night's storm there was some damage to Highway 542, which will add some traffic delays.  Kind of super-psyched up to get this winter started - may just have to drive up there anyway ...

But then again, Crystal Mountain says they may be opening on Friday ...

NEW TERRAIN PARKS AND SKI RUNS AT BIG SKY RESORT

Big Sky Resort received 30” of snow last week gearing up for a strong open on November 26, 2015 and unveiling three new terrain parks and three new ski runs, adding a few more acres to their already 5,800 plus skiable acres.

For terrain parks, The Cache, an advanced new natural style park is stashed in the trees skier’s left of the Swift Current chair lift line. Its location will allow easy access to and from the newly revamped Swifty Terrain Park

WHISTLER BLACKCOMB TO OPEN A WEEK AHEAD OF SCHEDULE ON NOVEMBER 19

Whistler Mountain will be opening one week ahead of schedule on Thursday, November 19. The early opening has been made possible thanks to favourable early season conditions, including natural snowfall and prime temperatures for snowmaking. Blackcomb Mountain will open as scheduled on November 26.

“Since November 1, we have received 98cm (38.5in) of natural snow as measured at our Pig Alley weather station on Whistler Mountain and we have another 45cm (18in) to 75cm (29.5in) in the forecast at higher elevations over the next few days,” says Doug MacFarlane, Director of Mountain Operations at Whistler Blackcomb.

Grand Opening Celebration: Alder Creek Adventure Center at Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area

After several years of planning, the Alder Creek Adventure Center will open its doors to the public for the first time on Nov. 26 with a grand opening party on Nov 27. The entire community is invited to see the new building and explore all of its purpose-built features. This free event includes live music, appetizers, family entertainment and activities, and a no-host bar from 5 – 7 p.m.

U.S. and Canadian Armed Forces receive 50 percent off lift tickets and more at Whitefish Mountain Resort

On this Veterans Day and Remembrance Day, in honor of those who have served in the United States and Canadian Armed Forces, Whitefish Mountain Resort wishes to thank those who have served and continue to serve our countries. The Resort reminds skiers and snowboarders from the United States and Canada that they and their spouses and children receive 50 percent off lift tickets, equipment rentals, adult group lessons, and up to 50 percent off lodging as a thank you for their military service. These discounts are valid for active, reserve and retired US and Canadian armed forces men and women and their spouses and dependents.   

BC's Big White to Open on Friday November 13, 2015

Big White Ski Resort in British Columbia says they will be opening up for skiing to the public on Friday November 13, 2015.  I can't wait.  I'm waiting for an invite from management and then we'll pack up the Explorer and head out to get the first turns of what is going to be an amazing ski and boarding season.

Big White will open the resort at 8:45am Friday November 13^th   for the 2015/16 season . Expected to operate are the Ridge Rocket Express Quad chair, the Plaza Quad chair and Lara's Gondola. Runs include Highway 33, Serwa's, Easy Out, Easy Street and Hummingbird.

Lift tickets will be 50% off retail and available at the Village Centre Mall ticket office, the Ridge Daylodge and Happy Valley Daylodge. Opening day ticket coupons may also be redeemed at these outlets.

CLICK HERE for all the exciting DEALS including discount air inclusive Spring Break packages, BUY 3 get 4, BUY 5 get 7 and if you like things FREE there is an early season Ski FREE deal. 

CLICK HERE for the Daily Snow Report. 

Fitness for Young Old Guys: Trainers, Gyms and All Kinds of Workouts to Be Featured

 I was super inspired this morning by an article on the Seattle Times newsite about Kelli and Daniel Segars of North Seattle who run a fitness site at http://www.FitnessBlender.com.  Apparently they have over 2.5 million subscribers on their YouTube channel!  How Awesome!