Meeting the Challenge



All good things must come to an end, and that includes my Lowcountry Local First blog challenge.  I have to admit I was a little daunted by the proposition at first, but it has been a wonderful opportunity [...]


Christmas Cookies ~ Better Than Your Own (if you’re me)



Last weekend, my girlfriends and I had a holiday cookie party. We showed up to my friend’s house, donned aprons, and decorated sugar cookies of various shapes and sizes. Some even showed up with family recipes that required no decoration (i.e. S’mores cookies, penut butter cookies, and [...]


Entrepreneurial Love of Local Coffee Shops



Charleston really is a unique entrepreneurial hub. Every nook and cranny of Mt. Pleasant, Downtown Charleston, North Charleston, and the various islands are full of entertaining and energizing small businesses. Where can you find the owners? In a coffee shop, that’s where. Pretty much any time [...]


Life Balance on the Open Water?



Up until now, I feel my life balance and expert delegation advice has mostly benefitted my female readers. Today, men, I think you’ll be pleased to see a “real man’s” kind of post – and maybe some of you women will get a kick out of it as well. I’m talking about fishing. Yes – [...]


Sentimental Value of a Great Party Spot



You may hear “Old Village” and think – too quiet. I hear “Old Village” and start salivating and reminiscing. Tucked away from the Coleman Boulevard hub-bub is one of my favorite spots – the Old Village [...]


Finding Life Balance Means…Mexican Food?



Happy almost-Friday! I have a girls’ night planned tonight (yes – that is part of my life balance!) and in honor of quality time with friends  – I thought this post appropriate.

Do you know what I do when I am craving some really good Mexican food and a good time?  No, it’s [...]


Cyber Monday – Online & Local Finds



Happy Cyber Monday, folks! YuDu Concierge frequently promotes online shopping as a time saving tip (make sure you have a list first!). We think it appropriate then, to list some of the local businesses who offer online shopping (in case you miss their business hours) [...]


Pure Bliss In The Lowcountry



Do you ever come home and want to hug your house? It happens to me every other Monday after my Maid Pure team has spent 2 hours ridding my home of dust, dirt, clutter, and stress, leaving it a haven for this busy business owner. I don’t know if it’s the sweet treats on my counter, the lingering [...]


Lowcountry Local First: Pie! Just in Time for the Holidays



When I coach my clients in achieving life balance, one of the topics we zoom in on is recognizing strengths and learning delegation of other tasks to others (be it a spouse, a service provider, or a personal assistant). Here is my guilty admission to you: I cannot make pies. I’m pretty sure [...]


Ten Signs You Need A Concierge



Every now and then we see people that we know are in denial about their need for delegation and assistance for a balanced life. We have listed a few sure signs that you need a concierge.

  1. Your pet leaves you “presents” to show their dissatisfaction with your long hours [...]