Everyone loves GIFs. You’ve seen them all over the place! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. Photos are great. Don’t get me wrong, I do photography on the side. A good photo can say a lot and truly tells a story. You can also use exciting verbs and excellent sensory descriptors when writing. But there’s just something about a good GIF that everyone can relate to. It’s the…
When my parents visit from Texas, they always have lots of stories. They span the gamut of the Texan customs, animal updates and of course tales of the grandparents. Their neighbors are some of the sweetest people I’ve ever heard about in my life. They should both be well sainted by now for all of the care they have taken of my grandparents when my parents…
As you all know, Halloween is one of my favorite times of year. The favorite time other than Christmas. I – like most other Americans – partake in my fair share of Halloween candy. In all honesty it doesn’t have to be strictly seasonal with me, I’m a chocolate lover every other day of the year. Halloween used to be simple. The only thing that I…
Halloween will probably dredge up tons of memories for most people. From being nearly frozen while trick-or-treating in the crisp October air to dividing up your candy haul on the floor with your siblings it’s something not easily forgotten. But the most iconic Halloween symbol has and always will be a Jack-O-Lantern. Even if you’re not trick-or-treating this year, I would highly encourage you to take…
I know that pot roast isn’t exactly something that gets heralded as something new, interesting or trendy. In fact the only time it’s ever been mentioned in popular culture is probably in holiday movies. More specifically, The Grinch. I can still remember hearing about what an honor it was to ‘carve the roast beast’. Even though it’s not something that’s trending on Facebook it’s still a…
This past weekend I traveled north for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. We went super last minute. In fact last week was so busy I decided I wasn’t going to get excited to attend until I was actually leaving town. This was a mistake. I, the perpetually prepared trip planner had fantasized about going to this hot air balloon festival for a long time. Like all…
We’ve been zeroing in on how to develop Facebook as a platform to promote your small business. It’s incredible how easily you can share your brand and market to ideal clients on Facebook! You should be utilizing social media. Just in case you’re a brand new reader, we’ve got some of the basics covered. In an earlier post we’ve shared with you how you can build…
I never really thought of making pumpkin pasta until about a month ago. I wanted to celebrate the beginning of fall as soon as possible. A hearty and earthy recipe is a great way to pay homage. But I was hesitant because I didn’t want the pumpkin flavor to be overpowering. If you’ve ever opened a can of pumpkin puree you know exactly what I mean.…
I know that all small business owners want their businesses to be professional. Many times, it can really be the small things that make the difference. For instance, how are you communicating with your clients? For most people, the answer is probably through a completely free service depending on the scope of your business. We like free. We do. But, what if I told you that…
When it starts to get cold in New Mexico you’re probably going to hear a lot about chile. Because warms the soul. No, not the chili out of a can that’s red and dotted with the occasional bean. But New Mexico chile. While you can enjoy it year round when you’re able to see your breath against the backdrop of the sky and all your appendages…
Hi, it's nice to meet you! My name's Lauren. Lover of bad 90's movies, green chile and proud Furbaby Momma.