Moving through the Spring cleaning motions: weed-picking, branch-busting, deck-staining, closet organizing—thoughts of selling your home come right before Summer. This being my second Spring and soon to be Summer in my home, I can tell why people may get the itch when the buds start to grow to sell! People’s … Continue reading May Flowers…
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Travel with your partner
Recently my husband and I went to Maui, and through all the hikes, drives, tee-times, beach-bumming-moments and amazing fish tacos I realized I wasn't sure what our "couple travel brand" was. Why do I even ask this question? I'm a born-marketer and I keep seeing branded Twitter handles, websites and blogs with couples traveling and doing … Continue reading Travel with your partner
Tailored Tweets
Did you know that Twitter crafts sponsored content based on your browser history? They say it so casual Tailor Twitter to your interests. I stumbled upon this while weeding through some of the new Twitter releases last week. There is an option to turn this off, and I was quick to want to uncheck-mark the personalization—then … Continue reading Tailored Tweets
Stay connected
I still write handwritten notes, cards and thank yous—I don't see this ageless tradition going away. But Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, Facebook IM, Twitter... these are my main social apps at this moment and it becomes harder write a letter when these apps are so handy. I use each app in very different ways to target the audience … Continue reading Stay connected
The Rise of the Ugly Sweater
How many Ugly Sweater Parties have you been to over the last few years? It occurred to me while attending my third Ugly Sweater sweater themed party this season, I needed to do a little research about this tradition. Who really started this trend? In the 80's, according to an Urban Dictionary, a "Cosby sweater" is an oversized, … Continue reading The Rise of the Ugly Sweater
Millennial Homeowner
Homeownership for Americans 35 and under declined to 36.2 percent, down from 36.8 percent in 2013 and the lowest on record since the census's Housing Vacancy Survey began tabulating homeownership by age in 1982. (source USA News) When I came across this stat after I had my closing date set, I actually studied the facts … Continue reading Millennial Homeowner
Drive Your Business Forward
Fast Company is a news source with the following of innovative and creative thought leaders who are actively inventing the future of business. What is happening this month is the judging of their Drive Your Business Forward contest. The submission process started with seeing the ad for small businesses on a promoted post on Facebook and … Continue reading Drive Your Business Forward
GoPros Aren’t Just for Pros
GoPros have been around since 2005 and really has become a household name over the last few years. The company was formed by Nick Woodman. Woodman said he was inspired to start the company following a 2002 Australia surfing trip in which he was hoping to capture quality action photos of his surfing, but could … Continue reading GoPros Aren’t Just for Pros
Linkedin – My Long Lost 326
"It was nice to meet you. Are we connected on Linkedin?" I bet you have said or heard that line before. LinkedIn is a business-oriented Social networking service. Founded in December 2002 and launched on May 5, 2003, it is mainly used for professional networking. As of June 2013, LinkedIn reports more than 259 million acquired users in more than 200 countries and territories. … Continue reading Linkedin – My Long Lost 326
Minnesota Made
Recently I was asked to write down two things that people may not know about myself. My response was "A Packer Fan" and "Lived in 20+ homes over the last few decades". I am a Minnesota born gal. My dad was in marketing and sales for almost 20 years so the family moved around quite a bit … Continue reading Minnesota Made
