Recently I attended a Ladies Night Out pARTy as a guest of hostess and artist Tracey J. Marshall. Our session was "Poppies Galore," Acrylic and charcoal, with a watercolor feel. Sounds fun right? All I needed to to was bring something to eat, something to drink and my creative spirit! And for ... Read More about Recipe: Cucumber Cups Stuffed with Spicy Crab
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DIY: Creating Your Own Closet Office
Our library closet has been on my radar as a potential quiet work space for quite some time. For the last 3 years it has been the home of shoes and purses. . . that was until recently. I decided that having a private place to write blog posts, take a phone call or simply to research was more ... Read More about DIY: Creating Your Own Closet Office
Bag It The Movie: Is Your Life Too Plastic?
Recently I watched the documentary Bag It The Movie: Is Your Life Too Plastic?. If you haven't seen it yet - watch it NOW! If for no other reason than to educate yourself on BPA and what our 'single use' habits are doing to the environment. Jeb Berrier really made me stop and look at what I had in ... Read More about Bag It The Movie: Is Your Life Too Plastic?
Recipe : Vegan Stew
I LOVE fresh vegetables and am always looking for ways to sneak in completely vegetarian / vegan dishes in to our weekly family menus. My husband is, as our friend Eddie Huffman likes to call it, a 'meatatarian'. Though I do eat a lot of veggies - I am what most would consider a Semi-vegetarian ... Read More about Recipe : Vegan Stew
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 ... Read More about Whole Foods Market : A Tour of the New Greensboro, North Carolina Store
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 ... Read More about BloggyCon: Swivl it, Just a Little Bit!
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7 Blog Commenting Articles Every Blogger Should Read
It's no secret that many, if not all, of the most heavily trafficked blogs have guidelines for commenters. But what about you and I? Should we consider having guidelines about what we will and won't accept on our blog? The reason I ask, is because of what I call 'comment vomit'. We all have ... Read More about 7 Blog Commenting Articles Every Blogger Should Read
Recipe : Onion Ring Eggs
Y'all know by now that I LOVE finding and trying new recipes. This little passion has literally put the joy back into cooking for me. I don't always make the recipes exactly the way they are, and I like that. I enjoy creating new family favorites and experimenting before we invite friends over or ... Read More about Recipe : Onion Ring Eggs
Well, That’s Pinteresting! : 10 Must Read Pinterest Posts
Many of us have have not been able to resist the visually stimulating lure of Pinterest. I my self am no match for the plethora of "why didn't I think of that" DIY's, abundant food porn, refreshing fashion ensembles and design style inspiration. Each of us use Pinterest in our own way and ... Read More about Well, That’s Pinteresting! : 10 Must Read Pinterest Posts
UPDATED >>> LinkedIn Loophole : Blocking Not an Option
UPDATE 2.24.14 LinkedIn Now Lets You Block Other Users - Mashable LinkedIn Announces Member Blocking - LinkedIn Member Blocking - Overview Now, I still think this needs a little lot of work, but *yay* It's about damn time! Note: At this time, you can't block ... Read More about UPDATED >>> LinkedIn Loophole : Blocking Not an Option
DIY : Coffee Bag Sewing Bench
It's no secret that I love coffee or that I have a passion for DIYs that goes back to my first refinishing project with my mom at the age of 11. This project brings my two favorite things together in a fast and simple DIY that is a great way to wake up an old sewing bench! Start to ... Read More about DIY : Coffee Bag Sewing Bench
Date Night Challenge: Julia Child’s Boef a la Mode
My husband and I love to cook and the one cookbook we did not have on our shelf was one from the plucky Julia Child. My date night challenge was to cook my first Julia Child recipe - and considering I am not one for boiling crustaceans alive, or boning a duck . . . I chose her Boef a la Mode. ... Read More about Date Night Challenge: Julia Child’s Boef a la Mode
The Leverage to Make Things Happen
The leverage to make things happen starts in your own mind. Now some may say, "If I only had Widget X, everything would go this way, the way I hope it will go, but probably won't." Instead learning from actions and leveraging the lessons that ultimately keep us moving forward to think and grow ... Read More about The Leverage to Make Things Happen
The Leverage to Make Things Happen
The leverage to make things happen starts in your own mind.Now some may say, "If I only had Widget X, everything would go this way, the way I hope it will go, but probably won't."Instead learning from actions and leveraging the lessons that ultimately keep us moving forward to think and grow in new ... Read More about The Leverage to Make Things Happen