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4 Great Breakfast Recipes

4 GREAT BREAKFAST RECIPES There ain’t nothing like a good egg.  My family loves eggs and we make them many different ways.  My sister, Katie makes a mean fried egg.  She can even flip the egg in the...

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3 Articles to Help You Be All You Can Be

While it’s important to be present in the current moment, as I’ve mentioned before, I can’t help but to (constantly) read articles, blog posts and books on best practices. More specifically, best...

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Top 5 Drinks to Mix When Hot

My boy, ROF, is a cocktail mix master.  It is a balmy 90+ degrees here in Mad Town and here are some cool drinks you can make tonight or for brunch this weekend. The Blood Orange Martini The Tidal Wave...

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How to Tie a Summer Scarf

The other day, I cleaned out my scarf drawer that contained literally THOUSANDS OF SCARVES.  I folded them somewhat the same and made the drawer look so nice.  But in going through all those scarves,...

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Best Rose Wine for Summer

I could give you a top 10 list but I just don’t have it in me.  I also can’t find the little symbol to go over the “e” so it is Rose-A not Rose.  But I think you get it. Ok. Not going to use terms like...

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12 Quotes to Point You in Right Direction

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3 Wonderful Classes I’m Taking

This morning, I’m on vacation!  I’m sitting outside on the back porch of a house we rented in Long Beach Island, New Jersey.  It’s 6am east coast time and I’m watching the sun rise over the dunes in...

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4 Ways to Entertain With Ease

This quote is the key to entertaining. Memorize it. I love to have people over.  The whole experience should be smooth, fun and lovely not only for your guests – but for you. Why? Because whether you...

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The Best Steak Recipe You’ll Ever Make: Hawaiian Ribeyes

Last year, ROF and I went to Hawaii with some close friends.  It was my first time in Hawaii and it didn’t disappoint.  You know how people talk a place up for so long and it either disappoints, meets...

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Cocktails with ROF: Sangria!

There is nothing like fresh Sangria in the summer!  Well, a margarita is pretty good too.  Sure, you can buy the premixed Sangria drinks from Costco, and honestly, it’s pretty good.  But ROF has been...

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Positively Positive Playlist

Happy long weekend to you.  I hope it’s been a good one.  ROF and I are UP NORTH again but this time way up in Presque Isle, Wisconsin.  Yesterday we were so north we were in Michigan!  We’re at a...

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Stopping the Drive to Betterment

There is something I’ve been thinking a lot about lately.  My drive for constant betterment has got me down.  I don’t know if I’ll ever achieve my “peak state.” Is it depressing to say that?  Am I...

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Brunch Birthdays

First of all, we all love birthdays.  I mean, I love them a little less now that I’m over 35… but it’s nice for people to acknowledge your birth.  However, they can be a little predictable. Right?  You...

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Killer Chili Recipe

I think I may have found a killer chili recipe.  Actually, I have several really good chili recipes – but this is no ordinary recipe. This is fancy chili. This ain’t no throw it in a pot and watch it...

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Be Encouraged

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3 Ways to Live Your Life Right

1. Realize You Only Have Today That sounds really depressing but it’s so important to remember.  And so you don’t think I’m preachy or self-righteous- these are all things I (especially) need to...

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Monday Bliss Playlist

Monday’s aren’t to be dreaded. Not if you’re doing what you love. Pop this in on your morning or evening commute and as background music all day. It will get and keep your toes tapping. The post...

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Chicken Florentine Artichoke Bake Recipe

Who doesn’t need a wonderful, delicious chicken casserole recipe right about now?  I know I do!  As the weather here in Madison gets colder (and wetter!) – nothing seems to warm you up like a good...

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Excellent Podcasts on Modern Marketing

Yesterday morning I got to spend some quality time with a good friend visiting from Dallas. We grabbed a chai latte and I ate most of the pumpkin scone drizzled with warm honey we split. And we had...

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Stuff I Grabbed

Damnit. Been up since 2am and could fall back asleep. Are you sleeping well? Anyway, do you have any idea how awesome the photos app is on the iPhone? Well, let me tell you. There is an album called...

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Be Good to Yourself

I’ve decided to write about something I don’t know much about nor do I adhere to whatsoever. For example, it is 2am and I’m writing this. I should be getting my beauty sleep but in spite of my (very...

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Stuff I Grabbed…

I’m going to be messy here. Not going to clean these up for you. Here are some things I screenshot because I: Wanted Liked/Loved Thought was cool Want to make Enjoy your Tuesday! The post Stuff I...

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Can’t Sleep

This is what I think about from 12:34am-4am: Maybe I should just get up. Why can’t I hear dog snoring, is she breathing? That Caesar salad was amazing. Get it again. What should we have for breakfast...

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Stuff I’m watching

If you are getting older…ha ha … that would be all of you – you HAVE TO WATCH this Netflix short movie on Elaine Stritch. If you don’t think this is damn awesome you probably think Bradley Cooper in A...

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Spiced Pecan Recipe

I kind of feel stupid for posting a post on nuts when there are so many other things to talk about right now. I have several friends and family members going through some shit and nuts doesn’t make...

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Do it all with love.

This is a great quote. Don’t know who said it but it inspires me in so many ways. 1. When I dread something How I want to do everything and anything is with truth, love and thoughtfulness. That is...

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Stuff I Grabbed…

Sharing my latest messy, screen grabs of things that caught my eye. I love the word Accoutrement so I Grabbed that. Check out the SUPER CLEVER egg campaign-!! Look at that fireplace design below-wow....

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Be Encouraged

to be creative. Maybe you need these too? The post Be Encouraged appeared first on .

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3 Cool Things.

Here are three things you need to know about on this blustery Wednesday… 1. THE BEST GIFT GOLDBELLY – it ain’t cheap, but for those of you craving pizza from “back home” or ribs from Kansas City –...

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2 Things I Learned Yesterday from a Walk with my Boss

My boss would kill me if he knew I wrote this but I know he doesn’t read my blog and I won’t divulge who he is so it should be ok. So, I’m in Hawaii working on a side project for my boss. Rough life,...

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What I’m Reading Right Now

1. ATOMIC HABITS by James Clear I believe that it’s important to be aware of your habits so that you can introduce new ones – ones that instill a healthy mindset. I’m very aware of certain habits I...

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Stuff I Grabbed

I didn’t even clean these up for you, but I don’t think you care. Right? I grabbed this from my favorite blogger, Jo. We’re not really on a first name basis. She doesn’t know I exist but that’s ok....

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Follow Me – 9 people to watch, listen to or try to be

It’s no secret that I’m an insanely curious person. I don’t know how I got this way but one reason is that I refuse to be content. It’s a blessing and a curse. As a marketer, it’s a blessing. I’m...

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3 Ways to Point your Brain in the Right Direction

Study up on MINDSETS. Read or listen to this book by Carol Dweck. It will call you out right away if you have a fixed or growth mindset. In a fixed mindset, people believe their qualities cannot...

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Why I Seek Joy.

Recently, I transformed this blog from The Appreciator to Joy Seekers Collection. And to be completely honest, I’m not sure where I’m going with it. That’s not completely honest. I kind of have a plan...

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Award-Winning Spaghetti (Non) Recipe

Happy Friday, y’all! First off, if you are used to following a recipe to a tee, you are going to have fun with this hearty pre-fall meal. There is no need for measurements here – make it your own!...

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The Basis for Joy

If you’ve ever worked for me, you know there is something I say all. the. time. START FROM THE BEGINNING In a business situation, I think about this when I’m giving my boss or a client an update. You...

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16 THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR SIG OTHER

READ IF YOU WANT TO CONNECT MORE WITH YOUR LOVE-ER. I read in a very good book once that the most important decision you make in a lifetime is who you choose to be your spouse. They don’t teach you...

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World’s Best Margarita Recipe

Look no further. The best margarita recipe is here. Once you make this, you’ll never, ever use a mix again. These, hands down are the best drinks to usher out the summer. if you want a plain,...

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Perfection Robs You of Joy

Striving for perfection has always been seen as an admirable goal. Whether it’s getting into the right schools, cleaning your house just right or toning your body, perfection is what we want. Or is...

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My Favorite Things

It’s 3am and I can’t sleep. I was mistakenly awoken by ROF thinking Ruby was whining outside our bedroom door. She wasn’t. We left her snoring on the couch downstairs after we watched a Homeland...

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Be Encouraged

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Here comes Fall! Recipes + Tunes

Today is the first day of fall – my favorite season. And no, not because of pumpkin spiced anything (have advertisers gone nuts with that obsession or what?) I actually love maple flavor better than...

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3 Tips on How to Talk to People You Don’t Know

One thing I’ve been blessed with is an absolutely fantastic career.   One big part of this career over the past 26 years has been having meaningful conversations with clients, potential clients and...

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A Toasty Playlist indeed.

Fall has set in here in Wisconsin. What a magical, wonderful place we live. The colors in the trees are changing daily – popping with vibrancy and vigor. Bright red, yellow and orange reminding us how...

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appreciating cheese danish, friends who dance + surviving COVID

Hi. It’s been a while since we spoke. I was going to say “hot minute” but I can’t tell you how much that phrase irks me. i’m glad to be back as I believe we all need to concentrate on what we...

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Amy’s Best Killer Lasagna

The hero of this lasagna recipe is the sausage and mushroom ragu -recipe is below.  It’s from Milk Street which is my #1 place to get outstanding recipes. Use this with anything – regular pasta or I...

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5 BEST PRACTICES FOR A GREAT CAREER

I’ve had a career in marketing and advertising for the past 29 years. And I think I’ve learned a thing or two that is worth sharing so here are 5 things. I’ve been talking to college students a lot...

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Al capone, 75 years of Buick history in one family + me

this morning i woke up at my usual time of 4:45am.  does that mean i’m getting old? i like it anyway because i get so much done.  sometimes i tell myself (quite literally) to chill out and just read or...

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Amy’s Best Killer Lasagna

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