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Recipes
Recipe: Clara’s Depression Era ‘Poor Man’s Meal’
I spent two hours organizing photos and the only thing that kept me from getting stabby was Clara. Seriously. I’m not sure exactly how I found her – but the first video I watched was featuring her Depression era ‘Poor Man’s meal’. At 1,204,724 views I can see why her show is still so very…
Whole Foods Market : A Tour of the New Greensboro, North Carolina Store
Having a new grocery store come into a community means a new choice for shoppers, more jobs and with Whole Foods, a chance at a healthier community. During my tour, I met many team members from stores all across the country who shared stories about the products, policies, quality standards and company values. If you…
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
#HelloHappiness – Bold Idea but Bothersome Message
A friend of mine shared this story today on Facebook. It explains the #HelloHappiness campaign from Coca-cola. Take a minute to watch the video: “Because happiness is a coca-cola, and a phone call home” “Because happiness is a coca-cola and a phone call home” – that’s how it ends. How did you feel after watching…
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…
Get Drunk Thumb
Texting while intoxicated requires the ‘get drunk thumb’ – get yours today and enjoy the wtf’s of your friends the next day! The ‘get drunk thumb’ comes with free *ex booty call*, *needless tweets* and *auto correct can’t help this* UPDATE: Paris Hilton sings about the dangers of drunk texting read more to learn your…
Business
The Ingredients of a Press Kit
Whatever the size of your business, you can make use of a good press kit. Here are some resources that should help : Music Press Kit Ingredients, Hardcopy & EPK – Indie on the Move Five Key Ingredients for an Effective Press Kit | Art Licensing Blog The Ingredients of a Press Kit –…
Who’s on Your Team?
I came across this .gif this morning and it made me stop and think. Not about the player who gave it his all to try to catch the ball twice – but his team mate who was paying attention and saw an opportunity to help. This is a great example of what having a great…
What it means to be a team
“…it’s incumbent upon all members of our team to be citizens of our company and to come to work looking for opportunities to be on one another’s side.” – Danny Meyer, Setting the Table When I say the word team what immediately comes to mind? Sports? Yeah, I though so. But not so fast there!…
DIY
Sew Sexy: Goodwill #FrankenFashion Project, Pt 1
I have jokingly called this my #frankenfashion project. Why? Well, partly because when I made my first cut to this dress it was during a thunderstorm and I happened to have some seriously crazy hair that night. It’s not a very lady like hashtag – but who cares. For all of you master seamstresses out there…
House of Cards: Claire Underwood’s Wardrobe in Patterns
I admit to watching season one and two of House of Cards on Netflix more than once. In fact I’m watching it for the 4th 6th 8th time now and I keep finding hints of fashion that I have missed. To say that I am inspired by the simplicity and elegance of the clothing and accessories of the…
My Family Tradition : Handmade Heirlooms
My Parents and I circa 1988. This morning I am making my “to do” list of handmade gifts I still hope to finish before the holidays. I’m happy to report that many are completed but there are quite a few that get my attention every night before bed. Handmade gifts are a tradition for me…
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…