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Recipe: SPICY Deviled Eggs
Recipes
Recipe : East Coast Wings Down and Dirty Martini
Most of you who know me – know that a dirty martini is my favorite mixed drink. It reminds me of a by gone era when women rarely left the house without hats and gloves and men wore suits with suspenders and always had handkerchiefs in their pockets. Occasionally I like to spice things up…
Recipe: Refrigerator Pickles
Did I mention that I love pickles? Not an eat daily kind of habit, but I do like having them in the fridge for a healthy snack when I’m craving something crunchy. They are also always great to share with neighbors and friends. I usually let the pickles sit a day or two before eating/gifting…
Recipe : Gluten Free Pasta with Fresh Spinach and Sausage
I love pasta. So when I began having a reaction to anything made with wheat, I just knew I would never have any of my favorite dishes again. Thankfully on a recent trip to the new local Whole Foods Market, I discovered Lundberg Organic Brown Rice Penne Pasta. . . and can I say YUM!…
Technology
Swivl: 9 Interactive User Videos
Okay, so it’s no secret that Swivl is one of my Bloggy Conference Sponsors. From the moment I saw the first video on Indiegogo a few years ago, when Brian & Vlad were still in the garage phase, I knew I had to have one. What’s that? You haven’t heard of them yet? Well, these…
How Your Cell Phone Can Kill You (and possibly those around you!)
I am beginning to believe that some of us have become willfully ignorant to the dangers our cell phones pose. It’s use, at certain times, can kill you and everyone around you if you are not careful. Do you understand that driving while distracted by a mobile phone is the leading cause of vehicular deaths now…
Social Stalking: What anyone can do with 60 minutes and a cell phone
It is SO important to check your privacy settings and understand what social networks are connected and what you (and your friends and family) may be inadvertently broadcasting to the world. With social media sites like Facebook, Foursquare, Twitter etc. we often are sharing way more personal information than we think online. . . and that could put us in…
Business
Chicago Company Launches Tree Free Paper
It’s no secret that I love paper. I collect and love reading good, old fashioned, burnable books . . . but that doesn’t mean I’m not interested in finding new ways to explore a tree (and chlorine) free alternative. Though I have not yet used this paper, the fact that “GPA says that the paper…
When should you fire a client?
Do you own your own business? Then you probably have wondered at some point in your life when should you fire a client? Tough question isn’t it? It is for many who don’t see the red flags and warnings that are often present and end up in unhealthy relationships with ungrateful clients. . . or worse,…
Ten Twitter Tips to Help You Land a Job
1) Be yourself! : No other piece of advice is more important that this : How you use social media could directly impact whether or not you get hired. If you are looking for a job, be sure that your profile is up to date, your avatar is of YOU and not your cat, child…
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…
DIY: Pinterest Inspired Creative Closet
For me, Pinterest is all about feeding my own creativity. Though I am happy that others discover and re-pin what inspires me . . . I am not out to gain followers. I indulge solely to feed my artistic core and only repin what I value. I’m sure I’m no different than many who look…
DIY : Wine Cork Tile Backsplash
I love coming up with creative ways to recycle. This project was made possible by years of saving special corks, friends and a few favorite restaurants. This DIY is not terribly difficult but be warned that it is time consuming. The majority of your time will be spent cutting the corks in half lengthwise with…
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…