tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51604582431428028582024-02-21T10:16:02.822-05:00Pink Is My Signature ColorPink is My Signature Colorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07438767035498110174noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160458243142802858.post-14320371234679583982013-11-10T18:59:00.000-05:002013-11-10T18:59:00.971-05:00Master Biscuit MakerI am a Marketing Manger for a Bojangles'<i> Famous Chicken and Biscuits</i> franchise in Atlanta. Our made from scratch biscuits sets Bojangles' apart from other fast food chains and it is an extensive process that is very detailed with several steps. Upon being hired at Bojangles' (no matter the position) you have to do time on the biscuit station. Enjoy the next few pictures of my time as a master biscuit maker. I was covered in flour from head to toe but I made some pretty biscuits!<br />
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<br />Pink is My Signature Colorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07438767035498110174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160458243142802858.post-18347605612481965962013-11-07T10:52:00.001-05:002013-11-07T10:52:04.976-05:00Inspiration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Until February 2013 everyone knew Brooke Brookins was not a fan of animals. I didn't necessarily dislike them, they just didn't have to touch me, sit on me or be around me. Growing up we had hunting dogs, chickens, goats and pigs but I was never really attached to any of them. I saw them as just animals and that was that.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 16px;"><em style="font-style: normal; font-weight: bold;"> </em></span></div>
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Long story short, I am now the mother of the most precious 12 lb. Maltese-Yorkie you will ever meet-Oscar also known as "Boogie". This was the most inopportune time for me to get a dog as I am getting married this year but something struck a chord in my heart and I knew I had to have him. </div>
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We've had our up's and down's over the past six months including numbers accidents in the house, nibbling you anytime you touch him and destroying every toy he owns but I've loved every minute with him. He's taught me patience, unconditional love and is basically like my child! He has the best personality and is so smart (don't all mom's say that?). </div>
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Please enjoy the photo montage of Boogie as we celebrate his first year of life! I can't wait to share many more together. </div>
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Happy Birthday Boogie!</div>
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<br />Pink is My Signature Colorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07438767035498110174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160458243142802858.post-55258408794546931152013-07-17T10:29:00.000-04:002013-07-23T10:29:39.868-04:00One Fine Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What a great weekend project! I found this pallet at work and have been staring at it for 3 months going back and forth on what to do with it. I decided an herb garden would be a perfect fit for this small pallet and my quaint back porch. </div>
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Drill the pipe clamps into the pallet and position them as you like. I love symmetry so I wanted mine to mirror each other but staggering them would be cute too. One screw secured these but two may be a good idea if yours is in a high traffic area or where winds may blow it. Next, pot the plants of your choice with new soil and give them a good watering. I chose the basic herbs, cilantro, rosemary, thyme and oregano. I also threw a flew flowers in the mix to add a little color. Slip the pots in the pipe clamp, tilt the pallet at an angle and you are good to go. Simple as that and it looks so cute! I don't have a green thumb but I hoping this little garden last me several years to come. Total cost minus the pallet- $40. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Approximately one year ago I discovered a non-profit organization called Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) where it's mission is to feed God's starving children hungry in body and spirit. Since 1987 they have packed 133 million meals and have distributed them to over 70 countries. I was first intrigued by the good work they do and how many people they reach with meals that cost only $.22 to produce. After looking further into organization, I was even more amazed that 92% of the proceeds go directly to the food program. Most non-profits take much more than 8% to go to fundraising/administration so I felt good about where my money would go. I donate a certain percentage each month to an organization/cause and most months that donation goes to FMSC because of the great work they do.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On March 25, 2012, I was able to participate in a beautiful service opportunities with FMSC, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">MobilePack</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">TM</span></sup></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"> . This is an event which allows people across the United States to pack life-giving meals. When this came to an Atlanta area church, my boyfriend and I knew we wanted to participate so we signed up immediately. Once we arrived we were given a hair-net and gloves and broken into stations to begin packing. The stations begin with a funnel, various boxes of food with different size scoopers, a scale, a bag sealer and a large box. The order of the food is chicken, veggies, soy and rice which you insert in to a plastic bag, don't worry, the food is dried and in powder form! It is very important the measurements are exactly right because they must all weigh under and over a certain amount or the larger box can not be shipped. </span></span></div>
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Pink is My Signature Colorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07438767035498110174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160458243142802858.post-5930776549498342652012-10-03T11:25:00.003-04:002012-10-03T11:30:50.861-04:00Land Management Group<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My father owns Land Management Group, LLC and doesn't really believe in marketing or advertising to drive his business. In some ways I agree that it is not as beneficial for his business as it is for others, but a little marketing never hurt anyone and he can't expect his daughter with an Ad/PR major to not let him do anything! Without asking him...</div>
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I designed this 5x5 mailer to send to the clients LMG did business with in 2012. Just a small recognition that they appreciate their business and hope to work with them again in the future.We printed these at The Color Spot where I work and I think they turned out great! He loved them too and is excited to mail them to his clients.</div>
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I am also managing the LMG Twitter site which post land/timber sale oppotunities in the Southeastern United States. If you are interested, follow @lmgland on Twitter!</div>
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<br />Pink is My Signature Colorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07438767035498110174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160458243142802858.post-9407384426598479822012-09-04T18:10:00.002-04:002012-09-04T18:10:50.951-04:00New OpportunitiesIt is funny how life works sometimes. I will skip the details but I was recently offered the opportunity to do freelance public relations for Ronda Flynn Wow.<br />
RFW specializes in brand management, graphics, marketing, public relations and anything else needed to "WOW" your brand. She is a lovely lady and a great mentor in this industry. Thus far I have written four bios as well as a company bio for a new website launch. I am also assisting in the planning and execution of a company employee retreat. Right now I am just getting my feet wet but I am very excited for the opportunities that lie ahead with RFL and on my own. I am currently developing a brand for my own business so stay tuned for a logo and launch ;)<br />
Never under estimate the power of networking and taking the time to get to know people. Everyone holds some type of position and you never know when you may need to tap into their resources. Networking is a beautiful thing.Pink is My Signature Colorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07438767035498110174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160458243142802858.post-84320937013595382402012-04-22T22:48:00.000-04:002012-04-22T22:48:31.620-04:00The Drive Thru Difference104.7 The Fish-Atlanta radio station has an amazing ministry known as "The Drive Thru Difference" which happens every Monday around lunchtime. The station ask their viewers to simply pay for the meal of the person behind them in the drive thru at any restaurant. You are asked to then print the letter below and the cashier gives it to the person behind you explaining what just happened...<br />
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You never known how far this random act of kindness will go and will really make a difference to those behind you in the drive thru. It is simple and easy to do and it may reach someone that needs a smile, encouragement or to feel the love of Jesus. I cannot wait to do this for someone else. In our world today something like this is unusual but so wonderful. I urge you to do this for someone, you never know how far it will go! For more information on "The Drive Thru Difference" visit <a href="http://thefishatlanta.com/">thefishatlanta.com</a>Pink is My Signature Colorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07438767035498110174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160458243142802858.post-29327520712771047652012-01-29T20:03:00.001-05:002012-01-29T20:20:21.415-05:00Asheville, NCThis weekend my boyfriend Reid and I went to Asheville, NC to ski and visit The Biltmore Estate. It was a picture perfect weekend...no really, check out the pictures below!<br />
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<b>Saturday</b>: It was Reid's first time skiing so we couldn't wait to hit the slopes. We drove about 30 minutes west of Asheville to Chataloochee Ski Resort. After we got all of our gear, we went to the bunny slope to give Reid a lesson. Being the boy he is, he decided he didn't need lessons. He said the best way for him to learn would be for him to just go, so we did. I will spare you the gorey details but on average, Reid fell 6 times per run, and he didn't just fall, he wiped out. Let's just say he is having a very difficult time walking today. I have been skiing several times but I am by no means a pro. I will however brag that I did not fall once this trip, besides Reid falling on me getting off the ski lift. Despite his injuries, it was a blast and are already looking forward to our next trip. He claims if he goes two more times he will be a pro. We shall see...<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg79h9rL9y9G3J3bIEOlHrYJmyr1WCOnaZKanm4ziE-3lyIuQdusQv1tY1EvSVLUzOiyFPsoGURV3AAHaOl1rh42CZAWoHGlwx4h4FyZ84UiZYjGLpguDR7ocaWt5q3FuvaYBC-i-cvB_bX/s1600/IMG_0330.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg79h9rL9y9G3J3bIEOlHrYJmyr1WCOnaZKanm4ziE-3lyIuQdusQv1tY1EvSVLUzOiyFPsoGURV3AAHaOl1rh42CZAWoHGlwx4h4FyZ84UiZYjGLpguDR7ocaWt5q3FuvaYBC-i-cvB_bX/s320/IMG_0330.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>This was the perfect needed vacation for both Reid and I. Sometimes it is just great to escape reality for a little while and that is exactly what we did. It was a weekend of first for both of us and we got to see and experience new and exciting things. Work is predicable and Monday never fails to come around. It is necessary to spice life up and take little trips to shake it up a little bit, after all, that is what life is all about!Pink is My Signature Colorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07438767035498110174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160458243142802858.post-81927068107206983442011-12-21T11:31:00.000-05:002011-12-21T11:31:19.671-05:00Merry Christmas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif5ffa-l2SWFg1FjMeRjWL-Q6x6-0Kbov_hi9D2rRkH1sLMzTs7HD1QKMDRVhISINSVfv9jaDfzsKLjYAvKeJTOwUPcAyGKy9cCaVN1YeNias4A_vN2KW8jLt7R2XDHN_0ilMwtjHeHJOn/s1600/154952043398695611_waPRickn_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif5ffa-l2SWFg1FjMeRjWL-Q6x6-0Kbov_hi9D2rRkH1sLMzTs7HD1QKMDRVhISINSVfv9jaDfzsKLjYAvKeJTOwUPcAyGKy9cCaVN1YeNias4A_vN2KW8jLt7R2XDHN_0ilMwtjHeHJOn/s320/154952043398695611_waPRickn_c.jpg" width="255" /></a>This is my first year celebrating the Christmas Season with an actual job and I have already noticed..."I'm not in Kansas anymore...". During college I was out of school and had a break from the first week in December until the second week in January. It was just enough time to Christmas shop, bake and spend time with friends. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Here in the 'real world', I get one day off. Just one! I will rush home Friday after work, along with the rest of Atlanta traffic, and make it just in time to spend 3 days with my family and then turn right back around. I know everyone working is doing the same thing, and I am thankful for any time off, but it is a real culture shock. I have always had a long break until now and this short condensed Christmas makes it seem not as fun. Shopping has been rushed and during lunch breaks, no baking, wrapping presents after a long day at work, it's exhausting! I love Christmas but this year, especially with the warm weather, just has not seemed like Christmas to me. Maybe in the next few days when it cools off it will being to feel more like it. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Although the shopping has been rushed, I really do enjoy buying my family and friends presents with my own money. It feels good to buy people things they will enjoy with the money you worked for. I can't wait to let my family unwrap their presents on Christmas morning, there will be a lot of good surprises :) </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">It feels like life is going by so much quicker now that I have a job and am on my own. I just want it to slow down so I can enjoy this time in my life. I am excited and thankful for my three days off and look forward to celebrating our Savior's birth with my family. It is a very wonderful time of the year and we have so much to be thankful for. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Merry Christmas to all!</div>Pink is My Signature Colorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07438767035498110174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160458243142802858.post-73920157309276541692011-11-17T10:11:00.002-05:002012-04-02T21:30:24.551-04:0030 before 30<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmB_8no26SiVkGcF9KFJ7Ywfa3kf_b_3rGdMebTGuBJ7crPTPuXnq0TID7TSIlikRwf7LDD4n-afvos6KyBRyUozKwPIyzXstiZR-ehJuevwEAFdeKc_VUOFm1VSoZg8LLK3LE3ZOJf77N/s1600/--60000--45413_product_1947801037_thumb_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmB_8no26SiVkGcF9KFJ7Ywfa3kf_b_3rGdMebTGuBJ7crPTPuXnq0TID7TSIlikRwf7LDD4n-afvos6KyBRyUozKwPIyzXstiZR-ehJuevwEAFdeKc_VUOFm1VSoZg8LLK3LE3ZOJf77N/s320/--60000--45413_product_1947801037_thumb_large.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I recently stumbled upon a few blog post describing what people wanted to acomplish before their 30th birthday. I thought the concept was really neat and decided to create a quarter-life crisis bucket list. I have seven years until I reach 30, so that gives me plenty of time to accomplish a few things I want to do/see. What is life without dreams and goals? So here are </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">a few of mine in no particular order... </span></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1. Ride in a hot air balloon<br />
2. See the Grand Canyon<br />
3. Buy a house <br />
4. <strike>Participate in 5K-</strike>The Color Run-Atlanta 3/31<br />
5. Treat myself to a full day at the spa<br />
6. Try to surf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">7. Visit Las Vegas <br />
8. Take a professional cooking class<br />
9. Get married<br />
10. Participate in a flash mob<br />
11. Watch Gone With The Wind<br />
12. Read all the chapters in the Bible<br />
13. Swim in the Pacific Ocean<br />
14. Learn to make sushi<br />
15. See Niagara Falls<br />
16. Bake a beautiful fondant cake</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">17. Learn to whistle <br />
18. Witness to someone<br />
19. Donate money to charity every year<br />
20. Visit wine country<br />
21. Go deep sea fishing<br />
22. Ride a dolphin<br />
23. Host a ‘cocktail attire’ holiday party<br />
24. Go to Harry Potter World<br />
25. Make homemade pickles<br />
26. Buy Christmas for a needy family<br />
27. NYE in Times Square<br />
28. Buy something couture<br />
29. Make pasta from scratch<br />
30. Refinish a piece of furniture<br />
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*Fly a Kite<br />
*Go to a drive-in movie</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Some may seem silly or crazy that I haven't already done/accomplished that, but it is what it is. When I began compiling my list I thought it would be very difficult to come up with 30 things I wanted to do. By the</span> time I got started, I realized it is a lot harder to narrow those things down. You will see two * symbolizing my alternates that I would also like to do and can't believe I haven't done thus far. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">I am pretty excited about the next seven years. If I can accomplish everything on this list I will be a very happy girl.</span>Pink is My Signature Colorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07438767035498110174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160458243142802858.post-36722548740892750212011-11-03T10:35:00.000-04:002011-11-03T10:35:32.260-04:00Bag Childhood Hunger Day<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I wrote this press release for work on Monday about The Color Spot employees participating in Bag Childhood Hunger Day. It is a great cause and I urge you to take the pledge as well and donate to No Child Hungry.<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Contact: Brooke Brookins</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Phone: 678-385-2188</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Email: <a href="mailto:info@colorspotink.com">info@colorspotink.com</a></div></div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong>The Color Spot Employees Donate Their Lunch Money</strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">One in five children in America- more than 16 million- face hunger. Every dollar donated can help connect a child with up to ten healthy meals. In addition to raising $78, The Color Spot employees generated awareness on their Facebook and Twitter pages. <br />
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“I was shocked when I saw the statistics of hungry children in the U.S.,” said Brooke Brookins, Key Account Consultant. “Deciding to eat in for one day will provide a hungry child with several meals. It is a small gesture that makes a huge difference.”</div><br />
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<strong>About Share Our Strength</strong><br />
Share Our Strength®, a national nonprofit, is ending childhood hunger in America by connecting children with the nutritious food they need to lead healthy, active lives. Through its No Kid Hungry® Campaign—a national effort to end childhood hunger in America— Share Our Strength ensures children in need are enrolled in federal nutrition programs, invests in community organizations fighting hunger, teaches families how to cook healthy, affordable meals, and builds public-private partnerships to end hunger, nationally and at the state and city levels. Visit www.Strength.org to learn more.<br />
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This weekend we hosted a Halloween party at our apartment with a few of our best friends. I was Dorothy and my boyfriend was the Scarecrow from Wizard of Oz and I'd have to say we were pretty cute.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Of course Ashley-Anne's Bakery (reference previous post) made an appearance at the party as well. Olivia and I baked two types of cupcakes, Frankenstein and Mummies! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSUQcbEjMzWhVORCzNinNKwSqaMasTjVTTkaIbS4aElXreSj5K_fi_avGKIQIXPblanvVXhg1umtpbYhaZLo76d4VrUN8Nv0DMJFldwZQ_e4Y8SmkUhxFyaJ8eeEvEmS-CgGEIuubHjWDs/s1600/393534_2291207116154_1128270031_32365578_1448172946_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSUQcbEjMzWhVORCzNinNKwSqaMasTjVTTkaIbS4aElXreSj5K_fi_avGKIQIXPblanvVXhg1umtpbYhaZLo76d4VrUN8Nv0DMJFldwZQ_e4Y8SmkUhxFyaJ8eeEvEmS-CgGEIuubHjWDs/s320/393534_2291207116154_1128270031_32365578_1448172946_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />
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</div>The cupcakes were a huge hit, who could resist, they are super cute! Sunday night I baked pumpkin cookies for mine and Reid's work and they were enjoyed as well!<br />
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Since we live in an apartment complex we didn't have any trick-or-treaters, so we decided to eat all of our candy and sit on our couch watching Hocus Pocus. I'd say 2011 brought a great Halloween. I hope everyone enjoyed theirs as well!<br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Beginning in 2009 in Matthews, North Carolina, Co-Founders Mark Moore and Bret Raymond made it their mission to provide solutions to address malnutrition, its root causes and devastating effects. They decided to distribute a Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) made of peanut butter mixed with fortified milk in an over-sized ketchup packet to Rwanda and Guatemala. RUTF helps grow the brain. The first six years of a child's life are crucial for brain growth and development. If kids do not eat, their brains starve and they will die. Because peanut butter is a high protein snack, it is the perfect snack for a growing kid. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">For more information visit their <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ManaNutrition">Facebook</a> page or <a href="http://mananutrition.org/">website</a>. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am thankful I was able to participate in Blog Action day 2011 and share this wonderful cause with you all! Enjoy reading the other participants blogs!</span></div>Pink is My Signature Colorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07438767035498110174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160458243142802858.post-23997366133116403002011-09-23T10:51:00.000-04:002011-09-23T10:51:27.889-04:00Hotlanta!I am officially a resident of Atlanta! I moved here one week ago and so far I love it. I have three Georgia College roommates and we live in Vinings which is right outside of Buckhead so traffic is not an issue. We are living the post-grad life; buying the bare minimum, eating whatever we can find and for now, jobless.<br />
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My full time job at the moment is hunting a full time job. The job market is so bad right now it is very difficult to find a communications job, but it is not hopeless. For the moment I am focused on having informational meetings with different people in the industry hoping to learn more about it and what I would like to do in the future. Thus far I have met with six professionals, nine by Tuesday, in hopes of becoming a better job candidate. Each individual has been so helpful in my search and willing to help me build my network in this area. PRSA-Georgia and the Phi Mu Atlanta Alumnae Chapter have been huge helps in my job search. It is great to have these sources to rely on and I strongly encourage whoever is reading this to become part of a specialized group because they truly have your best interest in mind and want to help you.<br />
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I have had a few in person interviews and several phone interviews, but the job I interview for the job I would love to have is next week so please keep me in mind and say a prayer for me. I know the job for me and God's will will come in his time so I am learning to be patient and listen to him. For the time being I am enjoying meeting people and learning exactly what they do. I am thankful for the opportunities I have been given so far and the ability to speak with people who work at worldwide PR firms, non-profits and boutique firms. I am slowly building my network in Atlanta and I am looking forward to finally having a career! I cannot wait to pay it forward to a young professional one day because people have been so good to me.Pink is My Signature Colorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07438767035498110174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160458243142802858.post-11913791000061326552011-08-28T23:03:00.000-04:002011-08-28T23:03:23.047-04:00Entering the UnknownAfter my internship at Scripps Networks Interactive ended in July, I had the opportunity to work for another month (paid this time) as a contractor in the same department, Corporate Communications. After a little decision and a lot of praying, I decided to come back for the month of August and fill this temporary position. This week begins my last week and in this short time I have learned so much. I served as Corp Comm Coordinator and assistant to our SVP. Life lessons and professional skills is what I acquired from this position. I dealt with people a lot and worked on my professional communication and organizational skills. There were good days and bad, as with any job, and I learned how to deal with them and move on. Everyone in my department is such a joy to work with and they have helped me continue to grow in my professional career. On Friday I will officially leave Knoxville, TN and move on to find a permeant job. Not having one lined up has made me very anxious because I am a big planner and like to anticipate what will happen next. I know this is another opportunity for me to learn about myself and rely on God. I know the plans he has for me are perfect in his timing and I need to let go and let him direct my life. I am very thankful for this temping opportunity because I not only learned more for my future career, I met/lived with the most amazing family. Because one month leases are so difficult to find, I found a family who let me live with them for free. Not knowing them made it a little strange at first but it could not have been a more perfect situation. They are a loving and strong Christian family that have taught me a lot about generosity and sacrifice. I was so blessed to have met them and thankful for their hospitality. It is so funny how everything happens for a reason. Now the job waiting begins. Hopefully not for too long!Pink is My Signature Colorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07438767035498110174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160458243142802858.post-19565484360070314662011-08-03T00:13:00.001-04:002011-08-03T00:18:35.377-04:00Ashley Anne's Bakery<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">After being "closed" for the past two months, this weekend Ashley Anne's Bakery was back in business. Ashley Anne's is the name of the bakery my college roommate/friend hope to one day have, and we will. We are proposing in the next 5-10 years we will open this bakery and be wildly successful doing exactly what we love. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Baking is so much fun, especially when you have a great partner. Our dream began when we would bake cupcakes once a week in our small apartment, also known as Club 65. We have now graduated to slightly more advanced desserts, which you can find below. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We do not claim these recipes to be our own originals, however, we do believe that we make them even more delicious than before. We are not advanced nor are we perfect bakers. We are not afraid to make a mess and enjoy laughing while creating these edible master pieces. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This past weekend we baked three desserts; Funfetti Cake Pops, Snickerdoodle Surprise Cookies and Pecan Pie Pretzels. We got a little carried away baking them all at once, but we are great multi-taskers! Note: this took place at 11 p.m. We are considering a midnight bakery ;)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Funfetti Cake Pops:</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This was my first, Olivia's second, attempt at making cake pops. Well, they are a lot easier said than done. These little treats are hard to master. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><u>Ingredients</u>:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 Box cake mix (additional ingredients needed)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 container of icing</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Meltable chocolate</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Sprinkles/candy</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Cake pop sticks</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Styrofoam (optional)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">First, bake a box cake of any flavor you wish. Let the cake cool and then crumble it in a mixing bowl. Next, add 1/2 a container of icing and mix it with your hands until you can form a ball of dough that sticks together. Roll out </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">small</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> balls-this is the key. We made our balls too large so they did not hold to the pop sticks. Make them about a two bite size. Dip your sticks in the melted chocolate and stick in the ball. Allow time to harden then roll the ball in melted chocolate and top with your favorite sprinkle/candy. We did not have styrofoam to hold our cake pops up so we had to make them upside down. Considering our lack of experience, I think they turned out beautifully! And they were DELICIOUS! </span><br />
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</u></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Ingredients</u></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 teaspoons cream of tartar</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 teaspoon baking soda</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/4 teaspoon salt</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup pure vegetable shortening</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 3/4 cups sugar, plus more if needed</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, plus more if needed</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 large eggs</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">48 soft caramel candies or Rolos unwrapped</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Directions</u></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Preheat the oven to 400 degrees, with one rack in top third and one rack in bottom third of oven. Line baking sheets with Silpat baking mats or parchment paper; set aside.</span></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Sift together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine butter, shortening, and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl. Add eggs, and beat to combine. Add dry ingredients, and beat to combine.</span></span></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihhGXdbKw9DzvXb02hNZcr-hgER9_QlMdLCoeO__81g3a5ZHLnbTvfOW5ei98b7BbfSRAFPTcn20UUU9Mwfuv4V15XsHSGIdybPRgrbWC5Vc6USHOYsbvXP9VWKWV271l_Km6eJd9cCLV7/s1600/10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihhGXdbKw9DzvXb02hNZcr-hgER9_QlMdLCoeO__81g3a5ZHLnbTvfOW5ei98b7BbfSRAFPTcn20UUU9Mwfuv4V15XsHSGIdybPRgrbWC5Vc6USHOYsbvXP9VWKWV271l_Km6eJd9cCLV7/s320/10.jpg" width="256" /></span></span></a></div><br />
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</span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar and the ground cinnamon. Use a small (1 1/4-ounce) ice-cream scoop to form balls of the dough. Break the ball into two and place the caramel into the middle. Form one large ball and roll in cinnamon sugar. Place about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until the cookies are set in center and begin to crack (they will not brown), about 10 minutes, rotating the baking sheets after 5 minutes. Transfer the sheets to a wire rack to cool about 5 minutes before transferring the cookies to the rack. Store in an airtight container up to 1 week.</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7lSBBS_MvVjCUUSp3SuEQ4Fnm0bhyphenhyphenGgXjfF_Ic6DjKa1ZaAtlcg8mSarmkr7UlNu104SMl8bwvy9Pa7uB_TZK37spTMU7eTx7tpjnUt3tY9hT_hp8ky0pkObCFYLtQi4BjVAn1VHYMJMq/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img border="0" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7lSBBS_MvVjCUUSp3SuEQ4Fnm0bhyphenhyphenGgXjfF_Ic6DjKa1ZaAtlcg8mSarmkr7UlNu104SMl8bwvy9Pa7uB_TZK37spTMU7eTx7tpjnUt3tY9hT_hp8ky0pkObCFYLtQi4BjVAn1VHYMJMq/s320/1.jpg" width="320" /></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Pecan Pie Pretzels:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">These are a simple and delicious bite size snack. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><u><br />
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</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><u>Directions</u>:</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Preheat the oven to 275 degrees. Lay out your pretzels and place a Rolo or caramel on top. Heat for 3 minutes and remove. Stick pecan on top. Refrigerate and serve. These also make great gifts in individual baggies!</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVY6bJVqMLs1f4uFvqfzakLjeGhG-3pXwFpXhr2LI1CfwAqHDAalDZ7Zb5rn44IUWbfTzR29rEFL0YRufHY5k4A3S1M_YWJpT09RVw5YLbWGwTqn0OsqtRrrtGIka1E3QTeNnZHaEVql2p/s1600/9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVY6bJVqMLs1f4uFvqfzakLjeGhG-3pXwFpXhr2LI1CfwAqHDAalDZ7Zb5rn44IUWbfTzR29rEFL0YRufHY5k4A3S1M_YWJpT09RVw5YLbWGwTqn0OsqtRrrtGIka1E3QTeNnZHaEVql2p/s320/9.jpg" width="239" /></span></span></a></div><br />
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