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Recipe: SPICY Deviled Eggs
Recipes
Review: Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout
Let’s get one thing straight – I am not what you would consider a regular beer drinker. Though I am always up to try one on the recommendation of a friend or my husband. Usually I enjoy a very dirty martini or fruity drink that I created – and wine more often than beer. That…
Udderly Smooth Summer Skin
Recently I was chatting with @udderlysmooth, one of my Bloggy Conference Sponsors, on twitter about a weekend project that left my hands less than lady like. Linda suggested adding some sugar to my Udderly Smooth to create a scrub. What a great idea! I’m sending some to @reneedobbs, and avid gardener, so that she can…
Brunch: Southern Sunday Fried Peaches
Weekends are my favorite. If for no other reason than I unplug and slow down to enjoy cooking. One of my favorite meals is Sunday Brunch. . . whether it’s fresh ground french press coffee in bed, homemade beignets, or my new favorite – fresh fried peaches. Yep you heard me! Fresh fried peaches! It’s…
Technology
What you need to know about Facebook schemes
Recently I sat down with Lechelle Yates of local CBS affiliate WFMY News 2 to talk about Facebook Schemes. You see, Lechelle spent some time talking to folks who fell victim to some of these schemes and it made me realize that not only are the scammers getting more crafty, we the users need to…
BloggyCon: Swivl it, Just a Little Bit!
This week could NOT have started off any better! Seriously. Today, I received my very own personal cameraman aka the Swivl (Thanks Brian, you rock!) who just so happens a sponsor for my presentation on personal branding at BloggyCon. To say that I am like a kid on Christmas morning is an understatement. I spent…
PHOTOSHOPPED: Captain Jack Sparrow (A Must-See!)
Have you ever heard of speed painting? Well hold on to your laptop! Watch this video by artist Martin Missfeldt and see Jack Sparrow evolve out of a skull. Digital speed painting of Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) with: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Wacom Intuos3 A4 Recorded with: autoScreenRecorder 2.0 Free Produced with: Adobe After Effects about…
Business
Adventures in Branding : The Journey of Building Brand You
We all have our story to tell. Each of us has traveled many long and hard roads to get where we are today, and our experiences have shaped and changed us. Our personal brand is a reflection of each adventure, misstep, triumph, and heartache. Discovering and building your personal brand is a journey. One that…
So, You Want to Be an Entrepreneur
This post by KELLY K. SPORS got me thinking. about my recent dive into being an entrepreneur. So many days I have wondered if I’m really cut out for this life of challenges, triumphs and fear of falling flat on my face. Thankfully I think I am. (if you have ever been an artist, you…
Refresh and Renew : Brand Inspiration from Better Homes and Gardens
I received my second issue of my new subscription to Better Homes and Gardens yesterday and as I sat down this morning to explore and be inspired, I was struck by the mantra “Refresh & Renew”. It seemed timely and relevant for me – not only for my future home projects that the writers, photographers,…
DIY
DIY: Jute Coasters using the Crochet Afghan Stitch
Since I finished my last blanket a while back, I’ve been trying out new materials to crochet with besides yarn – this week it just so happens that I picked up jute. It’s normally reserved for tying off presents and party invitations but, ever since I crocheted a jute coaster last year for my desk, I thought it would…
Sewing Without Safety Glasses: Adventures in Creating Dangerously
I remember my first BIG sewing project in Home Economics. . . a piece of clothing. Now, up until that point, I was fine with sewing quilts, pillows and other straight line projects that didn’t require me to venture too far out of my comfort zone . . . but clothing?! I was mortified. My…
DIY: Drab to Fab Goodwill Makeover – Waverly Style!
There is nothing that I love more than discovering a piece of furniture that is a diamond in the rough. This $5 chair from my favorite local Triad Goodwill was no exception! Hands down one of my favorite places to hunt for my DIY projects is Goodwill. You just never know what you might find…
Social Media
As I sit here this morning and process through the online maelstrom surrounding Jared Fogle, the grassroots social media/brand spokesperson from Subway, I see vicious comments and quips being posted at a dizzying rate…even from people that I thought wouldn’t be so quick to pick up a pitchfork and torch. There is something I want…
I know y’all are going to get sick of me bitching about inbox spam but DAMN. It’s like the spam dam broke and all the smarmy sales pitches are flooding my inboxes. Every. Last. One. LinkedIn, Email, Facebook, Twitter, and yes, even my post office box. . . gah. Just. Fucking. Stop. Two things. 1. This type…
I was a little late figuring out that Hootstuite templates feature (see video below) is gone for good (for free and pro users) and was replaced with a new, but not so improved, drafts feature on April 15th, 2015. Why OH why would they change this amazing feature? Let’s just say that I found out the…
Well, are they? Chances are you may not know even if they are. How your employees behave while you are around is one thing, but what about what they say to your customers and vendors when you aren’t around? What do they say to their family, spouses and friends about your online efforts? What are they…
Whether you have 1 employee or 1000, here are 7 ways to empower them to become brand evangelists. Educate your employees on how to properly use social media. Give your employees clear examples and detailed instructions on where you need their help and A. Don’t get frustrated that your employees aren’t sharing your content when you don’t make the time…
WAIT! Before you hit send on that status update, I encourage you to carefully consider if it should be a blog post. *brace yourselves for some tough love* Yeah I know, you hate writing f*cking blog posts.Well – tough shit. “It takes too long.” “It’s not my job!” “What’s the point?” Look, if you’re not willing…