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Congratulations! O So Chic Reaches 3

The O So Chic Ladies

I first met these ladies via Twitter. Twitter relationships happen so fast, I can’t even tell you which tweet, RT or follower introduced me to the O So Chic ladies all I know is that I followed them on Twitter, been following them and their blog (osochic.com), since a little over a year and we’ve […]

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Blogging Tips Conferences Marketing Tips SXSW

My Secret to Affording SXSW

SXSW 2011 Interactive Badge

Many of us never heard of SXSW until this year, whether it was from my tweets or other people’s tweets, but one thing you might know is that it sounds hella fun and you would like to attend next year. This was my same reaction a year ago, I saw a couple of bloggers tweeting […]

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DVD Tuesday

Black Swan, Tangled on DVD Tuesday 3/29/11

Black Swan poster

What’s on DVD this Tuesday, March 29, 2011?! Black Swan I LOVED Black Swan. Catch my review here. A psychological thriller set in the world of New York City ballet BLACK SWAN stars Natalie Portman as Nina a featured dancer who finds herself locked in a web of competitive intrigue with a new rival at […]

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Giveaways/Contests

Disney’s Baby Einstein Discovery Kit Giveaway

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Hello Parents and/or Mommy Bloggers! Your child deserves the best! After attending a Disney’s Baby Einstein presentation, I realized that I want my child to have these amazing discovery kits, I love how it allows for parents and children to spend time together. “At Baby Einstein, we know that babies are naturally curious and fascinated […]

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DVD Tuesday Movies

The World Is Yours – Scarface

Al Pacino Scarface Blu Ray DVD

Al Pacino – Scarface on Blu-Ray DVD this Fall 2011 “Me, I want what’s coming to me. (Oh, well what’s coming to you?) The world, chico, and everything in it.” – Scarface This fall you’ll be saying “Hello to my little friend!” when Scarface’s Limited Edition Blu-Ray DVD comes out on September 6, 2011. While […]

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Movies

Bridesmaids – New Trailer

Bridesmaids movie poster

This spring, producer Judd Apatow (Knocked Up, Superbad) and director Paul Feig (creator of Freaks and Geeks) invite you to experience Bridesmaids.  Kristen Wiig leads the cast as Annie, a maid of honor whose life unravels as she leads her best friend, Lillian (Maya Rudolph), and a group of colorful bridesmaids (Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, […]

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DVD Tuesday

Skyline, The Tourist, Yogi Bear on DVD Tuesday 3/22/2011

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What’s on DVD this Tuesday, March 22, 2010? Skyline It was supposed to be a simple birthday weekend in Southern California. But when sunrise arrives two hours early in the form of a haunting light from an unknown source, a group of friends watch in terror as people across the city are drawn outside and […]

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Conferences SXSW Travel Thursdays

SXSW 2011 – There’s Nothing Like Austin Food!

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  If you’re a foodie like me, you probably watch the Travel Channel’s Man vs Food show. I love this show, and I kinda feel bad for saying this. If you’ve never watched the show I suggest you watch it at least once. The show is about the host (Adam Richman) visiting cities throughout the […]

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Giveaways/Contests Movie Reviews

Limitless – a short review

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Limitless In theaters, Friday, March 18, 2011 Imagine living a life where nothing was impossible. Where everything that surrounds you made sense, where your vision is brighter, your energy/motivation/focus was endless. Imagine your life with no limits, limitless. That’s exactly what limitless the movie is about, one amazing roller coaster ride from start to finish. […]

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Blogging Tips Marketing Tips

Blogging Tip# 10 Stop Lying!

girl with liar written on hand

Yesterday, we talked about Klout Scores and Influence on the web, today we are trying something different, this post is about more numbers, but numbers that you might be more familiar with, Unique Monthly Visitors!  Some of you might dislike me somewhat after this post, but the reason for this post is not for you […]

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Blogging Tips Conferences Marketing Tips SXSW

SXSW 2011 – Influencers Will Inherit the Earth

Influencers will inherit the earth, klout

Another interesting panel took place on Sunday 3/13/2011, with a wonderful panel which included Venture Beat’s Senior Editor Anthony Ha, Klout’s CEO Joe Fernandez, Hashable’s CEO Mike Javonditte, Director of Digital Marketing at Lippe Taylor Sloanne Berrent. Today’s session on Influencers talked about targeting influencers to reach the masses, and Joe Fernandez talked more about […]

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Conferences Marketing Tips SXSW

SXSW 2011 – Congratulations! Your Brand is About to Become Obsolete – Review

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My first stop on Sunday (3/13/2011) was a very interesting panel held by R/GA’s Andrea Ring & William Charnock called Congratulations! Your Brand is About to Become Obsolete.  Below are some of the points taken during this panel session. The session was about ways in which to keep your brand alive, and combining traditional marketing […]

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Randomness SXSW

SXSW 2011 – BriskPics

Brisk SXSW

Want to see which pics made the cut to be on the Limited Edition SXSW’s Brisk Lipton Ice Tea can?! Click here to see Brisk Pics for SXSW. Also, here’s a sneak peak of the actual can, if you spot one at the conference or anywhere else, share it with us. Enjoy your Brisk!  

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Conferences Marketing Tips SXSW

SXSW 2011 | How Not to Be a Douchebag at SXSW | Review

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Here’s what you missed at the How NOT to be a Douchebag at SXSW… The Tech Douchebag – Try not to be a pitch, flying business cards to everyone you meet. Remember to look people in the eye first, not their badge. It is better to look past where a person works.   Note: Here […]

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Randomness

Cracked Live! at SXSW

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We like FREE live entertainment! For those of you going to Austin this weekend for SouthBy (SXSW), here’s another great event FREE* event to add to your already insane where’s-a-clone-when-you-need-one calendar. Cracked Live at SXSW Saturday, March 12, 2011 5-8pm | FREE West Tent, Brush Square Park *SXSW badge is required for entry Cracked Live! […]

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Blogging Tips Conferences Marketing Tips SXSW

SXSW 2011 – Network, Learn and Experience

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How would you describe what SXSW is?! Lately I’ve been reading SXSW being described as, Spring Break for Nerds, Spring Break for Geeks, Spring Break for techies, movie and music lovers. Overall, SXSW is being described as a huge Spring Break minus the beach, and the bathing suits, but with tons of networking opportunity and […]

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Technology Tips Tuesdays

Kalimat – A fun new word game

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We all love word games! If you like Scrabble and Words with Friends, you are going to love Kalimat, a new word game with a twist. I’ve been playing Kalimat and I love it. After playing this game, I’m sort of like the dude on this hilarious clip… Here are 10 reasons why you’ll love […]

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Giveaways/Contests Movies

The Adjustment Bureau Giveaway

Your future has been adjusted

Do we control our destiny, or do unseen forces manipulate us? Matt Damon stars in the thriller The Adjustment Bureau as a man who glimpses the future Fate has planned for him and realizes he wants something else. To get it, he must pursue the only woman he’s ever loved across, under and through the […]

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Technology Tips Tuesdays

Should You Get an iPad 2?

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  Lately I’ve been reading posts, tweets and status messages on why people shouldn’t get an iPad, and how some don’t see the point of having an iPad. True. I agree to an extent. Let me explain… As more Apple products start to evolve you start to realize you have an addiction to that little […]

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Randomness

J-Lo’s ‘On The Floor’ Music Video

American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez

Image Credit: FOX Platinum-selling recording artist and AMERICAN IDOL judge Jennifer Lopez will world premiere the music video for her new hit single, “On The Floor (feat. Pitbull),” during AMERICAN IDOL Thursday, March 3 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Yes, J-Lo is coming back! I personally didn’t think she was still making songs, but if […]