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 ... Read More about Should that be a status update or blog post?
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Review: Green Man Brewery ESB Special Amber Ale
In the spirit of #NCBeerMonth I asked my husband (not a beer drinker, he's a bourbon man) to pick me up some NC beer from Bestway Grocery while he was out picking up lunch this past week. "But I'm not a beer person! Are you sure you want me to pick it out for you?" "YES!" I told him. I wanted to see ... Read More about Review: Green Man Brewery ESB Special Amber Ale
Great Harvest Bread Co. Roadside Tomato Sandwich with Blue Cheese Mayonnaise
I am addicted to tomato sandwiches. . . especially ones made with roadside tomatoes from local farmers. It takes me back to summers in South Carolina and the farmers that lined the roads toward the beach that were selling fresh veggies from the back of their trucks. Lucky for me, my husband came ... Read More about Great Harvest Bread Co. Roadside Tomato Sandwich with Blue Cheese Mayonnaise
Why you should have a social media education program for your employees
"According to a recent Altimeter survey, 62% of companies report having no social media education programs in place." source If you own a business and use social media to connect with your customers, share news and events or listen to feedback, then you need to invest in educating your employees. ... Read More about Why you should have a social media education program for your employees
12 ways to celebrate #NCBeerMonth year-round
You may have heard that April is officially #ncbeermonth but I think you can celebrate year round with all of these amazing NC breweries. You can also celebrate by supporting the locally owned restaurants/pubs that proudly serve NC beer. If you haven't been to ncbeer.org you are missing out on a ... Read More about 12 ways to celebrate #NCBeerMonth year-round
Recipe : Coconut, Vanilla and Walnut Macaroons
Last weekend I was looking for a dessert recipe that would be easy to make, delicious and also easy to share. All of the macaroon recipes I found online were great, but what I ended up making was a bit of a 'what you have in the cupboard' kind of recipe. I hope you enjoy it! Oh, and yes, macaroons ... Read More about Recipe : Coconut, Vanilla and Walnut Macaroons
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! ... Read More about What it means to be a team
Recipe: Apple-Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Pocket Pies
Over the weekend I discovered Sally's Baking Addiction. If you haven't spent hours drooling over and making her recipes GO. (after you read this post of course!) She has a little something for everyone from vegan, no bake to gluten free. And yes, you can even search for recipes by ingredient. Love ... Read More about Recipe: Apple-Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Pocket Pies
Spotting and Dealing with a Misogynist
I read 12 Ways to Spot a Misogynist on Psychology Today this morning. It's an insightful piece by Berit Brogaard, D.M.Sci., Ph.D., who is a Professor of Philosophy and the Director of the Brogaard Lab for Multisensory Research at the University of Miami. This is a must read. Why? "They are ... Read More about Spotting and Dealing with a Misogynist
From Grape to Glass: Hook and Ladder Winery, The Next Generation of Russian River Valley Wines
Last night my husband and I attended a wine tasting dinner at Undercurrent Restaurant* that featured Joshua DeLoach and the wines from Hook and Ladder Winery. Two words - Just. WOW. Not only was the wine spectacular, Chef de Cuisine Michael Harkenreader really knocked the menu out of the park. There ... Read More about From Grape to Glass: Hook and Ladder Winery, The Next Generation of Russian River Valley Wines
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 ... Read More about House of Cards: Claire Underwood’s Wardrobe in Patterns
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 ... Read More about Recipe: Clara’s Depression Era ‘Poor Man’s Meal’
Recipe: English Breakfast TeaTini
After a particularly long day I mused on Facebook whether I should have a cup of tea or a martini. I couldn't decide so I had both. Now, my husband insists that this is better with silver rum, I think it's best with vodka. Regardless of which you use, I hope you enjoy this libation. Be sure to let ... Read More about Recipe: English Breakfast TeaTini
DIY Recrafted Fashion: Inspiration from #GoodwillRTR 2015
This is the second year in a row I've been invited to attend the local Triad Goodwill Rock the Runway fashion show. If you've never heard of it, it's an annual fundraising fashion show held in downtown Greensboro, N.C., where 7 area designers create 10 recrafted signature creations from Goodwill ... Read More about DIY Recrafted Fashion: Inspiration from #GoodwillRTR 2015
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 be ... Read More about What you need to know about Facebook schemes