SPILLING THE TEA ON THE WICKED BLOOM'S TASTY NEW MENU #TeaTimeTues

The same as we freshen up our humble abode so too do bars, seasonally. And even better when said bar whose former sister spot you frequented, extends you an exclusive invitation to sample fresh new menu items (cocktails included). That was a mouthful and my mouth pretty much stayed full at last week's The Wicked Bloom Social Club #TasteTheWicked.

5 TIPS TO ENSURE YOU AND YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER HAVE CHEMISTRY #BIsForBoss

Have you ever posed in front of the camera? I received great feedback on my last post and the tips I provided on what to do with pics "after" the photo shoot. Click HERE to check it out. My readers appreciated the tips and they also loved the pics which drew to mind how important chemistry is when selecting a Photographer.

I'll ask again, have you ever posed in front of a camera that someone else is behind?

So You Have Pretty Pictures, Now What??? #BIsForBoss

I wrapped a shoot just last week and shared pics across my social media platforms. And while I'm totally flattered by all the generous comments and feedback, I couldn't help but consider how many individuals I've come across attempting to navigate the social media landscape, build their brands, start a business, etc. who have invested in great flicks that literally just sit. That's right, they hire a photographer, get their "fit" together which may not be limited to one if the shoot includes multiple looks, perhaps a Stylist even is required. Not to mention hair, makeup, etc. And if things go as planned, you have gorgeous pictures! 

So you have pretty pictures, now what? 

I'm A "Snobby Sipper" #TeaTimeTues

Who knew??! I mean Earl Grey is one of my faves and it is considered a breakfast tea so perhaps there is some truth to this. How bout you, what kind of sipper are you? Find out for yourself by clicking HERE for The Telegraph Food survey. Please be sure to post your results as a comment below. I totally wanna know am I the only "snob" amongst us. 

I Deleted Cornbread From Sunday's Dinner Menu

My kids are hearty eaters and knowing that I typically reserve Sundays as my day to go all out, they start inquiring about Sunday dinner a couple a days before. I on the other hand was rather finicky as a child but my kids seemingly don’t know nuttin bout that life. It’s a wonder they don’t bang their silverware on the table screaming, “where’s my dinner woman?”

JOIN ME FOR A FUN FILLED DAY AT FIT FEST ON THE GREEN THIS SATURDAY!

What do you get when you combine Dance Classes, Line Dancing, Circuit Workout Demos and MORE? Saturday's FIT FEST on the GREEN presented by Pampering Junkies.

We all know efforts to motivate ourselves to workout can be a challenge. How about

A DIY TIP FOR A FUN ROAD TRIP WITH THE KIDS #HEELSTOTHEWHEELS

"When hitting the road with kids, they can get antsy and bathroom breaks are likely. My oldest is 11 and I have twins who are 9. While there are now many music streaming apps, I love Spotify. I have a library of playlists at the ready for when I take my morning runs and need to stay pumped and even when I'm heading to church and want to listen to my gospel faves. As the kids and I were packing and readying ourselves for the trip the day before leaving, I had a thought regarding building a playlist for them. One, I love to hear my kids sing, they are typically totally oblivious to me and will sing as if no one is watching but I also thought it a good way to curb that boredom and "antsy-ness" that kids can sometimes fall into when on the road. So in an effort to engage them in the trip and make them feel even more a part of what we were doing and where we were going, I asked each of them to write me a list of their fave songs and instead of picking the songs myself, I allowed them to pick 6 songs each so it became a project. I set a deadline which was before they went to bed and I would then build the list prior to hitting the road. It turned out to be the best idea!"

Their handwritten lists ...

The key to this tip is that I made it a project which kids love. But it will also engage your kids and make them feel as though they have a say in the trip and plans and preparations as opposed to just being ordered to pack this and pack that. You know us Mommies are good at ordering our kids around especially when we are "red" to go :). My kids were so excited at the mere suggestion and diligently planned their lists. It kept them quiet and chill the night before and tempered them being so wired about going on a trip. They were so selective about their songs and upon playing their playlist the next day whilst on the road, it worked like a charm!

Happy Kids, Happy Mommy!!!!

This tip is an excerpt from a previously published post. Click HERE to read in it's entirety.

Where are you hitting the road to this Summer, you got any tips of your own?

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