During the Superbowl this year I had trouble deciding which hashtag to use: #Superbowl of #SB48 and when talking about the commercials do I use #brandbowl or #adbowl and if I use those, do I still add #Superbowl? So many decisions! Luckily the brands that paid for commercials made it easy for me since 40% didn't even include a hashtag with their ads! Although, looking at how many people used the hashtags from the ads that INCLUDED them during the Superbowl, I can see why these companies wouldn't bother to include hashtags. To find out how many people used the hashtags, I used Topsy and analyzed ...
Superbowl Hashtags – What to use for #SB48
Last year I really enjoyed watching all of the Superbowl commercials and how they interacted with social media, specifically Twitter and their use of hashtags. If the Broncos weren't in the Superbowl, I'd be looking forward to just watching the commercials again, but this time I'll also be cheering on the home team! With the game fast approaching, the big question becomes, not who you are rooting for, but what hashtag will you be using? So far I've seen the following in use when people have been tweeting about game: #Superbowl #SB48 #SuperbowlSunday #Broncos #Seahawks #sbxivii #Superbowlxivii (more…)
Stitch Fix Box Number Five
I received this last Stitch Fix box on Christmas Even while Jonathon and I were back visiting his mom, so it took me a little while to unbox my fix, try everything on, and decide on what I wanted. Being that it was over the holidays meant that it also took even longer for me to get it up on the blog! This was the first box that after trying everything on one time, I almost kept the entire box. So here is what I got: Mystree Edson Knit Sweater Coat 41Hawthorn Mickey Jeweled Collar Peplum Top 41Hawthorn Liandra Geo Knit Infinity Scarf Renee C Byron Fold-Over Cowl Knit Shirt Fraiche by ...
Oreos and How They Lost the Grammy’s
Despite my hatred of The Grammy's, I still set aside time to watch it once a year. While I knew that Twitter was going to ruin the winners for me, I was still actively tweeting and watching what others were saying. This tweet stood out to me: I suppose I likely got my hopes up thinking that Oreo would have another Superbowl hit, but you never know! Unfortunately I had an hour to wait (this tweet was referring to the Grammy's on the East Coast, and we all know that the Grammy's are tape delayed for the rest of us). (more…)
Talking About Not Using Shampoo on Huffington Post Live
Well that was a trip! I was on Huffington Post Live! I was talking about my experience going No 'Poo! You can watch the whole interview here: So, how did I get on Huffington Post? (more…)
New Music Tuesday – Hometown for the Holidays 2013 #HTFTH Winner – Claymore Disco!
Well, Hometown for the Holidays #HTFTH, has come to a close. I'm sure you are all excited that my constant #HTFTH tweets have ended, but wow! What a contest! In case you missed it, the top 3 bands as voted by Music Nerds all over the US were: The Photo Atlas Pandas & People Claymore Disco Those three put on a great show at Casselman's on Saturday night. If you've never attended a #HTFTH event, I highly recommend it. This event is pretty much the 'company' holiday party for local musicians. I can't even begin to count the number of bands that were in attendance. On to the music. Today ...
DIY Colored Bobby Pins – Perfect for Holiday Up-Do’s!
Have you tried to look for blonde bobby pins recently? The last few times I went to Target in search for the mini bobby pins, all I could find were the brunette version. I'm sure I'm not the only blonde who wears bobby pins, so where are they? I figured there had to be a better solution, so when I was shopping in Target last, the fingernail polish caught my eye and the crafty side of my brain lit up with ideas. I quickly grabbed 4 colors and a top coat, a bunch of bobby pins and hurried home to start crafting. (more…)
Stitch Fix Box Number Four
Overall I’d say the quality of items I’m receiving in the Stitch Fix boxes is improving each time, so I’m happy and can’t wait until box number five!
So here is what I got:
THML Jagger Striped Pull-Over Sweater
Ark n Co Ivonna Double Breasted Cotton Jacket
Fate Isaias Colorblocked Long Sleeve Sweater
Bay to Baubles Ashley Polka Dot Infinity Scarf
Loveappealla Brownson Striped Hooded Open Cardigan
DIY – Ugly Sweater Skirt for an Ugly Sweater Christmas Party
This weekend we were invited to an Ugly Sweater Christmas party. It's been years since I attended one, and neither Jon or I had anything to wear. I went to Target, Kmart and Walmart hoping to stumble upon a great sweater to wear, but had no such luck. Of course I found some online, but it was too late to order. Finally I saw a great idea online: a sweater skirt! While I may be crafty, I am certainly not one that can use a sewing machine, which made this particular DIY skirt that much better. A Tree Skirt! Worn as an actual skirt! Brilliant! So my ...
Great Housewarming or Hosting Gift – DIY – How to Make Garbage Disposal Refreshers
I can't tell you how many times I've come home from a long weekend trip, only to open the door and smell something rotten coming from my kitchen. I make it a point to clean my kitchen before leaving on long trips now, but sometimes there is just one thing I forget to do: run the garbage disposal. That smell really is the worst. My mom has recently gotten hooked on Pinterest and started getting crafty. Instead of just following the directions on the pins, she will make it her own and make it better and easier (something I clearly learned from her). Her most recent discovery ...
