DFW Rocks Social Media Day 2012

DFW are you ready to ROCK Social Media Day? 

So, what is Social Media Day? In 2010 Mashable declared June 30th Social Media Day! Shortly thereafter, the city of Victoria, Canada officially also declared their Social Media Day as June 30th! Cities and even countries across the globe have joined in the celebration by having educational events, meetups and tweetups!
Now is the time for you JOIN everyone else, so come CELEBRATE with us and LEARN!

The 1st Annual DFW Rocks Social Media Day Conference!

This conference is NOT going to be another one of those blah blah blah newbie conferences! This event is for everyone, no matter what your skill level or technical ability. You will walk away with pockets full of new skils, tips and ideas. All small business owners, consultants, and individuals are invited to attend.

In short, this conference will provide you with ROCK solid information and tips how to be a Social Media POWERHOUSE.

DATE:

Saturday, June 30, 2012 (Social Media Day of course!)

TIME:

Social Media Day Conference 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
After-Hours Networking 4:00 to 6:00 pm sponsored by Biz Link Networking (Cash Bar) Read Conference Schedule

LOCATION:

The Social House, 5100 Beltline Road #410, Addison, Texas 75254. (972) 392-4300 Read about Venue

PRESENTATION TOPICS:

Facebook Marketing for PAGES | ROCK Your Twitter: Tweet Like a Pro | YouTube Video for the DIY | Six Figure FOLLOW UP: Connections to Clients | The POWER of Being LinkedIn | YOUR Business Interest in Pinterest | What is RIGHT for Your Business? Social Media Sites & Tools | Social Media PROS Question & Answer Panel Read Presentation Details

SPEAKERS:


Andrea Vahl | Lissa Duty | Robin Moss | Patty Farmer | J.R. Atkins | Fred Campos | Giovanni Gallucci | Neil Lemons | Mike D. Merrill Read Speaker Bios
Our first speaker will be joining us via LIVE streaming video! Andrea Vahl, co-author of Facebook Marketing All-In-One for Dummies! All other speakers will appear in person for their presentations.

REGISTRATION FEE:

Early Registration Fee is only $30 and $50 after May 31st.

Coffee, tea, water, continental breakfast, lunch and afternoon sweets will be provided! (You will also be able to purchase soft drinks or alcoholic beverages as well.)

Register NOW

This conference will give Small Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and Professionals the information, education and resources they need to effectively manage their Social Media Accounts and Social Media Campaigns. (Or, if they hire someone to do it for them, they’ll know what they want and if they are getting the results they are paying for.)

This is the RIGHT conference for YOU at the RIGHT price! That is my PROMISE, FOCUS and MISSION!

Want to know more?

Check out Registration & Schedule, Presentations, Meet Our Speakers, Meet Our Sponsors and Our Venue for detailed descriptions, speakers bios and sponsor information.

Ticket Policy: Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Contact the organizer for questions or concerns prior to registering for the event.

Special thanks to our sponsors!

Conference Organizer: Lissa Duty

DFW Mom’s Night Out

Dallas Moms Blog and The Float Spot present

Mom’s Night Out
Thursday, June 14. 7-9pm
at
The Float Spot
4040 Legacy Drive, Suite 105 | Frisco, TX 75034

Sponsored by Kindermusik
Ultimate Pilates, Dimples Cupcake Factory
Drinks provided EcoMaids, and food provided by Celebrity Cafe & Bakery and Sugar Queen Cupcakes.

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Your ticket entitles you to:
::1 glass of wine ::
:: delicious snacks ::
:: 10 minute hydromassage ::
:: the opportunity for a mini makeover by YSL makeup artists ::
:: raffle entry & chance to win fabulous giveaways ::
:: swag bag full of goodies (we’re talking serious goodies!) ::

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Giveaways and swag bag donations provided by Kindermusik, Not Finding Out, Ultimate Pilates, Dimples Cupcake Factory, Plum District, The Float Spot, Nest, Bell’Invito, KidBiz, Athletic Baby, YSL Make-Up, LegoLand Discovery Center, Grapevine SeaLife Aquarium, This Side Up Family Center, QuickSitter, Kidville, Whimsical Occasions, POParella, Lone Star Baby & Kids, La Bella Baby, YW Dallas and more.

Win A Bubble Necklace!

THE BUBBLE NECKLACE
(I have no shame & am a dork…so puhleeze don’t take me seriously in these pics!
Because truly I just got home from work and was dragging…..)

These seem to be all the rage this summer and are a great statement piece for your wardrobe!

Want to win one???
LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW TELLING ME WHAT COLOR YOU WOULD LIKE
(Don’t forget to include your email)
Winner will be notified on June 20, 2012

Instagram-o-Weekend


 

Terence I both got eye appointments on Saturday.  OMG it is so much fun to try on eyeglasses!

 

We got to the shopping center and I was going to walk around while T got his eyes done….and wouldn’t ya know it we left the house without the stroller.  So here I am chasing a 2 year old through an outdoor shopping center and the Starbucks I desperately needed was only a mile across the entire complex! 
When we finally got there I was dripping with sweat from chasing Connor down and trying to make sure he didn’t get run over by cars.  I was in the middle of ordering my coffee when “ring” “ring” my phone rang and T was ready for us to head back and help him pick out some rims.
UGH.
So we hightailed it back and then it was my turn.  And Terence and Connor drove to get him a coffee in the car while I got my eyes done.  What a thought….driving???  Geesh.  I am a loser.
Well, these are some I liked.  I wanted to get something “out of the box”

My Mom said they looked like BCG’s that my Dad had while in the military.  The more I thought about it she was probably right.  So I’m glad I didn’t commit to these.

I also tried these on….I think they were a little big for my face???

BUT-I did love these Tiffany sunglasses.  Tre Chic right?
I walked out without glasses in hand…..

Terence got these glasses.  I think they look really nice on him and this is reaching for this dude.  He’s so hard to get to try new styles.  What do ya’ll think?

We also tried a new hot dog joint in our neighborhood called “Bite the Weenie”
OMG look at these taters on a stick….they were so good!
My Chicago style dog

I’m also in love with these green and yellow earrings I got at a new store in Fort Worth called “Maven”

They have the cutest clothes and accessories at really affordable prices!
Connor boy’s haircut
The curls are still there, but the fro is under control!

One of my co-workers and I went to an estate sale on Friday after work.  I found this large brass platter for $5.  It’s really heavy.  I’m trying to decide what to do with it???  Paint it?  What color?

I LOVE ESTATE SALES.

How was your weekend?

Banana Berry Bread

I tried a new recipe the other day and it was really good!
It was a banana bread recipe from this site.  The difference in this recipe is you add berries to the banana bread and it was so good and moist! 
Banana Bread Recipe
1 3/4 c. flour
2/3 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 c. mashed bananas (2-3 medium bananas)
1/3 c. butter
2 T. milk
2 eggs      
1 1/2 cups frozen mixed berries
1/4 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions:
In large mixer combine sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add mashed bananas, butter, and milk. Beat on high for 2 minutes. Add eggs and flour. Beat until blended. Add nuts.
Pour batter into a greased 8x4x2 inch loaf pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or till a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
(If you do add the berries it’s best to fold them in, don’t beat them!)
Makes one loaf.
I also had the adorable loaf pans from Welcome Home Brands

These are little paper loaf pans and they come in the perfect size and have the cutest designs.  I may need some more of these for the Christmas holiday this year.

Mini loaf pans :

*Or you could just put candy or whatever else you want in these*
 Paper cups:

Cute huh?
I would rather bake than cook any day…it’s a lot more fun!
Hope ya’ll are having a good weekend!



Our Living Room

I’m linking up today with Kelly’s Korner show us your life series.  Today is living room day!  Yay!  I love to look around other people’s houses and see how they decorate.  Now that we have Pinterest I am constantly getting inspired…but inspiration is about as far as it gets these days! 

I  am not the best decorator, and I don’t like a lot of clutter.  I guess I would call our style traditional.  Some of my favorite places are Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, and Hobby Lobby.

As you look through the photos if you think of some ways we can decorate please comment that would be awesome because we can use all the help I can get! 

We planned on being in this house for at least 5 years.  When you buy your first home it’s an amazing feeling, you discover the things you love, and the things you don’t.  In our next house I know we want a separate office area.  Not everything has to be perfect and you can fix what you don’t like.  But the one thing I do know is I want a separate room for all our computer junk because it’s a crazy mess right now!

So without further ado here is our lounge area :

Sofa & Chair: Dillards
Rocker: Babies R Us
Photo Wall: Michaels
Curtains & Rods: Restoration Hardware
 Picture above fireplace: Aaron Brothers
Vases on fireplace: TJ Maxx
Flowers: Pottery Barn
Speakers: Bowers & Wilkins
And check out more on this chevron pillow HERE!
Can’t wait to visit all your living rooms as well!
Happy Friday!

Pillow Talk

I know I am not the only one in love with chevron right now.  We got this adorable chevron pillow from Motif Pillows.  She has the cutest shop with TONS of different designs.  Changing pillow covers is one of the easiest ways to change the look of a room. 

 Somebody else loves the pillow too….

Check out these other cute designs :
 Now go on ya’ll and take a look at Motif Pillows!

They are so cute and affordable….I think you’ll have a hard time making a decision 😉