Rest, Relaxation, and ROI

According to the “Global Spa & Wellness Trends Forecast” published by Spafinder Wellness Inc., workplace wellness is one of the top 10 trends in the spa industry for 2016. The study suggests that this is a direct response to a growing number of businesses across the country taking the well-being of their employees more seriously, … Continue reading Rest, Relaxation, and ROI

…And the Winner is

The votes are in and a winner has been chosen! Beat your hands on the desk or laptop briskly for a drumroll, please... The winner is Natasha Clark, author of The Wicked Mrs. B! Natasha is the founder of The Lioness Group, a full-service media relations firm in Springfield, Mass., and publishers of Lioness magazine. … Continue reading …And the Winner is

Prize Secured for Blogtoberfest Guest Post Contest!

There are nine days of October left, and that means nine more days of Blogtoberfest! Guest posts submitted and published between now and Nov. 1 are eligible to win The Jump's annual contest, and we've just secured our first prize, with more to come. Readers will be asked to choose their favorite post on or … Continue reading Prize Secured for Blogtoberfest Guest Post Contest!

…to Finish is to Win

In September 2010, I was newly separated and sleeping on an air mattress in a one-bedroom apartment. Sorry to start off with a bummer; don't worry, it gets better. I'd left behind a lot -- my kayak included -- but had gained new residence in the Berkshires and had a great job. At some point … Continue reading …to Finish is to Win

Golden Tones: Berkshire Lyric Celebrates 50 Years with Gala Concert

Berkshire Lyric, a musical institution that took shape 50 years ago, will take the stage at Tanglewood’s Seiji Ozawa Hall in celebration of its golden anniversary with a gala concert on Sunday, June 9 at 3 P.M. The 90-voice Berkshire Lyric Chorus will be joined by the Blafield Children’s Chorus in an afternoon of choral … Continue reading Golden Tones: Berkshire Lyric Celebrates 50 Years with Gala Concert