Sending a physical card means that they can carry these Mother's Day wishes with them always. 

​We have simplified your Mother's Day message. Use one of these:​
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• I'm so glad I didn't fall far from the tree.
• You were right about absolutely everything. Thanks for being my mom!
• Moms are like buttons—they hold everything together.
• My love for you is bigger than the pile of laundry in my room.
• Thank you for all the hugs, words of encouragement, and impeccable patience through the years.
• I'm so proud to be your kid!

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Find more messages for mothers and mothers-in-law!

Change can be hard, but in technological industries it is imperative to constantly learn, innovate and grow! 

We hope you enjoy our rebranding and agree that it reflects our commitment to innovation and simplifying business communications.

We changed up our fonts, colors, logo and website to something simpler and easier to read. Communicating clearly is important to us!

We love finding ways to simplify your business, and sometimes that means finding ways to simplify your life! We hope you enjoy these Thanksgiving tips and tricks, and look forward to hearing your ideas and favorite recipes!

1. Craft a Menu​
2. Review Menu and CUT items!
3. Plan Two Shopping Trips
4. Audit your Serving Dishes
5. Pre-Cook
6. Set the Table (and yourself)
7. Create Distractions away from the Kitchen
8. Delegate
9. Take Notes
10. Be Thankful

We are thankful for the inspiration from Wholefully.

We've included a Traditional, Contemporary, Unconventional and Outlier Menu to consider. Get inspired and start fresh, or mix and match these menus!

It's possible that you over-planned. Remember that while the food of Thanksgiving is a delight, being thankful should be in the spotlight. Cut a few of the items on the menu to make room for more love and thanks at your table!

Do an early shopping trip to get shelf-stable and frozen items. Be prepared for supply chain disruption by doing your Thanksgiving shopping right away. Plan for a second trip to get any forgotten items, or to satiate any last-minute whimsy!

Pull all those big platters and serving bowls off the top shelf of the cupboard. Identify which bowls will be best for the winning items on your menu. 

​Organize items in the Fridge and Pantry by Menu Item, to make for easy preparation and grocery shopping. Sticky Notes are your friend. 

Many of your menu items will allow for pre-cooking. Even the Turkey can be cooked and carved on Wednesday, and then heated in the oven and smothered in gravy an hour before it's time to eat! That solves a lot of the Turkey Day chaos! Casserole dishes with lids are great for storing, reheating and serving. If an item can't be cooked or baked beforehand, prepare it as much as possible (chopping, slicing, dicing, peeling). 

Set the table right after a quick breakfast or quiet cup of coffee. This is a key step to enjoying a fulfilling Thanksgiving dinner. Having the table set with a tablecloth, plates, bowls, glasses, silverware, napkins and centerpieces will minimize traffic in your kitchen right when hot pots and pans are moving about. It will also quickly identify which plates, forks and spoons are available for serving and stirring! 

The final steps in getting a beautiful dinner on the table always take longer than expected. Hit the shower and get dressed for the event before diving into the final cooking, so that you can continue managing the meal as guests arrive. 

Set out small bowls of nuts, pickles, olives, or snacks that fit your menu, far from the kitchen to keep guests moving and mingling without interrupting the final steps of dinner preparation. 

Consider non-food distractions, as well, like: 

• Placemat-making station: scrapbooking paper, scissors, glue, ribbon, sequins, leaves, markers
• Guestbook
• Thankful Wall: butcher paper rolled out on the wall, markers or crayons
• Beverage station: sodas, beer, wine, coffee, tea
  
• Water station: water dispenser, cups, marker or stickers to personalize cups

Our favorite tool for simplifying is delegating to others who can do the job better! Your sticky notes can help guide eager helpers. Have a few tasks or menu items in mind that can be stirred or frosted or finalized by someone who prefers to stay busy. 

Don't be shy about delegating desserts and sides, and even the main item to your favorite local restaurant or grocery store. Show your thankfulness for local business owners! 

Sometimes you figure out just the perfect way to make a magical moment. Take notes! We recommend putting the notes in a place where you'll be sure to see them, like somewhere in October or early November in your Google Calendar or Microsoft Office Calendar. Make it an annually recurring event, and continue to add to your notes each year! 

We like to encourage every guest at the table to share what they're most thankful for about from the last year. This is a wonderful way to give everyone an opportunity to talk, and to keep the focus on gratitude and thankfulness. 

If you want to delegate your Note-Taking process, also ask your guests what their favorite menu item was! 

Remember how technology was supposed to make our lives easier? Jet packs, flying cars and a sweet little robot to bring us our coffee--ahh, memories of a future that hasn't happened, yet!

Anyone working from home right now is realizing the power of technology, and its severe limitations.

We've compiled some tips to ease your day-to-day relationship with your cell phone, specifically the phone being used for business purposes.

• Simplify your Purpose:

List the top purpose for your phone, and include a list of things your phone is NOT intended for (distractions on social media, checking the stock market, Identifying your cellphone's purpose will allow you to load it with necessary apps, and give yourself and others the right expectations.

• Simplify your Boundaries:

If you have a phone for personal use, and a separate phone for business, it can be fairly easy to establish boundaries. But if you have one phone for all your communications, it may be next to impossible to set boundaries with your Mom (who calls repeatedly during meetings), or your Favorite Client (who texts big, urgent ideas on the weekends).

• Take advantage of Unique Tools:

Take advantage of the unique tools your phone offers that your computer and other devices don't do as well. Voice technology and quick photos are easiest from your cellphone.

​Ryan has worked in customer service and support for more than twenty years. He has worked with Best Buy and Comcast, assisting the local Twin Cities Business Sales Team. His enjoyment of typical "geeky" things such as Sci-Fi, comic books, computers and technology give him an edge in the ever-changing and innovating telecom industry. Let's face it--much of what we do on our phones today looks like something from an episode of Star Trek!

After a long morning of supporting customers, Ryan likes to order from either of his favorite restaurants: Teresa's or La Casita's. He recommends the Fajita Quesadilla.

When Ryan is not "geeking out" or enjoying amazing Mexican food, he likes to vacation to St. Louis, Missouri with his wife and son, Lucas. They cheer on the Cardinals baseball team and visit downtown.

Ryan has secrets! The best kept one is his hometown of Hopkins, Minnesota. It has your typical "small town" feel to it, with antique stores, a variety of restaurants and bars, and a local tattoo parlor. Hopkins has many great activities to participate in all within 10 minutes of the town. This small town background is part of Ryan's charm and care with Simplified Communications clients.

Patrick Keane - Owner/Broker
Patrick brings enthusiasm and experience to both the clients and staff of Simplified Communications. Keane started working in the telecom industry almost a decade ago, when he was recruited to work for Comcast. It was a challenging job for him, but he worked his way up to sales manager, with a decision to learn something new every day and focus on helping his customers.
This attitude served as a necessary foundation for starting Simplified Communications in 2014. The fast pace and ever-changing needs of telecom technology demand a desire to learn and evolve. Patrick is positioned to grow with customers’ needs and prepare them for success.
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Is Patrick human?
While Patrick brings many superhuman traits to Simplified Communications, he still eats and has hobbies, too! His favorite burrito in Minneapolis is from Burrito Loco, but if he could only eat one food for the rest of his life it would be sushi. Part of his superhuman strength comes from breaking his leg as a baby when his dad forgot to close the baby gate (oops!). Patrick had to learn how to overcome (or avoid) obstacles from the beginning!

Patrick refuels by brainstorming at the office with the office dogs, saltwater spearfishing, and enjoying Minnesota life with his wife.

The entire team at Simplified Communications is excited to meet you and assist with your telecommunications needs.