Handle – what’s in a name

Handle – what’s in a name

This post about my blog name and social media handle originally appeared on Arkansas Women Bloggers. I wrote the content as a contributor to their site at the time. NAME – it’s something you’re born into, something you’re given or in the case of social media, it’s...
bigpittstop | What’s in a Name

bigpittstop | What’s in a Name

This post originally appeared on the Arkansas Women Bloggers blog as a series when I was Miss April 2014 , aka blogger of the month. I’m sharing it here as part of the #CheerstoStorytellingChallenge Prompt 1, a challenge to tell the story behind our blog name....
being the hostess with the mcmostess

being the hostess with the mcmostess

I mentioned earlier this week that we got to host a crew last week for a little Christmas gathering in our new town. Now, this is something I love doing, but I know hosting people is not always easy for everyone. Here are a few things to keep in mind, to keep your...
whats in a name?

whats in a name?

I love a good brand story. I love a consistent brand.  I love a positive experience.  And, I love when a brand mistake is made and resolved. I volunteer with Junior Achievement and the last session we cover with the students is “personal brand”. It’s a funny topic to...
glass slipper wishes

glass slipper wishes

To the girl in the row behind me. You celebrated your birthday tonight the best way I know how…. surrounded by your girlfriends. I heard you snicker and whisper when the dress began to unfold from the fairy godmother’s wand. I felt the air leave the room when he...