Just because you have a website doesn't mean that traffic and business is going to pour in without any effort. It takes dedication every day to help drive traffic. . . Regular blog posts and social media updates, email newsletters, participation in chats, well designed print ads. . . so much goes ... Read More about Why driving traffic to your website should be part of your daily routine
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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 aside - I have to say ... Read More about Review: Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout
Facebook ‘like’ begging/baiting and why your brand shouldn’t do it
If you have a Facebook page for your business/brand. . . please don't "like" beg. Asking folks who already love and support you to help you get to an arbitrary number goal on a social media site is a waste of time. . . and it makes the people who are already showing up for you every day feel like ... Read More about Facebook ‘like’ begging/baiting and why your brand shouldn’t do it
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 ... Read More about Social Stalking: What anyone can do with 60 minutes and a cell phone
7 ways to invest in yourself everyday for a happier life
I am by no means an expert in happiness. I do try pretty damn hard every day to learn how to find, create and share happiness though. . . and trust me, it's not always easy. I lose my temper, I make mistakes with my time and with who I chose to share it with, I let unhealthy noise and news in. I ... Read More about 7 ways to invest in yourself everyday for a happier life
Recipe : Pee Dee Orchard Peach Tea
My husband and I love to shop at local farmers markets. What do I enjoy the most? First, I love meeting the farmers and vendors who show up. I have met some amazing folks and we continue to change our diets to support more locally sourced food and the families that grow it. It reminds me of growing ... Read More about Recipe : Pee Dee Orchard Peach Tea
#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" http://youtu.be/zlA9tXYxD8g "Because happiness is a coca-cola and a phone call home" ... Read More about #HelloHappiness – Bold Idea but Bothersome Message
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, ... Read More about DIY: Jute Coasters using the Crochet Afghan Stitch
Dealing with Disappointment
I know it's only Tuesday Wednesday, but I've already had to deal with major disappointments this week. I won't lie. It sucks. I began to search for quotes that could more eloquently convey my emotions. Well, at least better than the four letter words I had come up with. Even after finding this ... Read More about Dealing with Disappointment
The History of Haint Blue
If you've ever driven deep into Lowcountry - where the spanish moss practically drips off trees and sweet tea on the front porch is a past time, then you've probably seen a porch ceiling that was painted blue. Haint Blue. What's a haint you ask? Well . . . A haint is more widely known in the ... Read More about The History of Haint Blue
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 ... Read More about How Your Cell Phone Can Kill You (and possibly those around you!)
How to save your iPad from the loop of doom : A true story of patience and curse words
Have you ever had your iPad get stuck in the low battery/apple icon loop of doom? Not even enough juice to go into recovery mode? Yeah. That. Off and on since Saturday morning I have been searching for a way to get my iPad to snap out of it's low battery/apple icon cycle of doom. You see. . ... Read More about How to save your iPad from the loop of doom : A true story of patience and curse words
From Goodwill Rock the Runway to Responsible Refashioning
I was recently reading this post : Nasa-funded study: industrial civilisation headed for 'irreversible collapse'? and the follow up: Did Nasa fund 'civilisation collapse' study, or not? on how our civilization, regardless of what nationality you are is on the verge of collapse. Sensationalist? ... Read More about From Goodwill Rock the Runway to Responsible Refashioning
The Privacy Policy Perversion
I'm probably the only one who thinks a privacy policy is 'light reading over morning coffee' worthy. . . sigh. I came across this privacy policy thanks to my dear husband. He knows I like to better understand what PII (Personally Identifiable Information) brands collect on me either knowingly or ... Read More about The Privacy Policy Perversion
The ‘So What!’ of Social Media
Over the last few years I've been seriously reconsidering how and what social sites I use. Why you ask? Well, because of so much death and sickness in our family over the last couple of years - I have really been evaluating how much time I spend online, what sites I use (or don't anymore), how ... Read More about The ‘So What!’ of Social Media