how hard would it be to shop if you couldnt read?
Ever thought about false illiteracy? I was sitting in a Starbucks earlier this month talking with a friend about reading, literacy and all the things that have been circling my mind this month. We are both in marketing professions and I was struck by something...
books open our eyes to the world
One of my favorite days in elementary school was when the Scholastic book order sheets arrived. I would promptly look at every item, circle the things I was interested in, and couldn't wait to get home to talk to my mom about what I could order. Then I'd sit with...
10 things I’m excited about for #AWBU 2015
sometimes a title says everything your post is about...so, I'll just jump in! road trip to Hot Springs – Paige and I are hitting the road and I’m looking forward to the windshield time. I want to hear stories about being a new mama and hearing about the...
thoughts on packing for a blogger conference
Its time for your favorite Blogger and Influencer conference so read on and find tips about what to pack and how to prepare yourself for a successful conference experience. So, when I get really excited about something, I kinda over plan for it in my mind. And,...
What are you passionate about?
I saw a post earlier this week that posted the image below and then asked, “What are you passionate about?” I didn’t think about it too much and quickly typed out this response.“‘I'm passionate about using my life experiences to pour in to others, build community and...
Oatmeal Blueberry Bread
This has been a super long week. My grandfather passed away last weekend and I spent part of the week in Texas. And when you come home from a week in Texas, you always come home with a cooler of leftovers. I'm ok with leftovers so that's usually a good deal for me!...
dream job
I've developed a new pick up line. No, no the kind that you use on the opposite sex, but the kind that makes for unique conversation. I like to consider myself a #bridgebuilder and I'm always looking for ways to connect people and connect with people....so, I've...
how deep is ugly
…or as I like to call it, “when our heart outpaces our soul”. As one who likes to combat the notion that we only put our good on social media, I want to be raw and real for a moment. This last week as been pretty ugly. Loneliness has crept in, in the recent weeks and...















