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#WholeLottaLove Link Up

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Melissa Burton in Social Media | Leave a comment

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I’m participating in the #WholeLottaLove link up post fest at Kludgymom.com, a blog written by the very funny, smart and Jason Mraz-obsessed, Gigi Ross.  Gigi is helping bloggers get some extra love for those posts that might have gotten overlooked by a prettier, sexier, richer post in the past.

I added this post that details how I feel that balance in life and not a number on a scale should define who you are as a person.

Discover some new writers out there by clicking the linked picture above.  You may even fall in love…again.

Thanks friends!

Committing to #13in2013

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Melissa Burton in #13in2013, 31 Days Project, Balance, Duran Duran, Fitness, NY-LA, Social Media, Uncategorized | 13 Comments

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2012 is coming to an end and it’s a bit hard to believe.  My 2012 Year In Pictures post yesterday was fun to put together.  It showed me just how many changes my family and I have been through this year and how wonderful things have turned out.

This year I’ve realized just how easy it is to take health and happiness for granted.  I really am thankful to be healthy (I’m trying to overlook the cold I have and the fact that I reinjured my back by sneezing yesterday).  Although I have depressive tendencies, I have a lot to be happy about as well: I have not one but 2 different roofs over my head, and I have people (and a pup) that I love and that love me in my life.

I’m thrilled that this is the post to end my 31 Days of Blogging Project.  This project has taught me quite a bit about blogging (it is a lot of work!) and has strengthened my commitment to continue my own contribution to my piece of the social media world. Read more

The Sexiest Meme of 2012

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Melissa Burton in 31 Days Project, Social Media | Leave a comment

I had to post this because it was the biggest (and sexiest) meme of the year and because Wild Boy thinks it’s hysterical.  Perhaps he’ll stop randomly saying, “Gangnam Style” for no reason at all sometime soon.

Come on, you know you did the dance….

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You Can’t Teach An Old Dog…

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Melissa Burton in 31 Days Project, Balance, Social Media | 2 Comments
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It’s good to learn something new every day.  Some days just being a parent, I learn lots of new things about myself, my husband, my child or even the world around me (yup, my kid is smart and does teach me a few things) but today I tried to teach myself about Pinterest.  If there was a test on it, I’d fail big time.

It should be easy.  It’s visual bookmarking, right?  Find what you like, pin it and be done.  This is not all.  You can like, pin, repin, comment.  Honestly, I’m overwhelmed and haven’t even really started yet.

I’ve been told that Pinterest is a great way to engage with readers, get inspiration, repackage content and connect with others but I think for now I need to get a tutorial.  Any advice or direction is welcomed.

Xmas Eve Tradition Continues Bicoastally

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Melissa Burton in 31 Days Project, NY-LA, Social Media | 2 Comments
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Every year for many years, Jay and I have had the traditional Chinese Food take-out Xmas Eve dinner with our closest friends in New Jersey.  We’ve been through many iterations of life together and we were all sad at the thought of not having a holiday together.

Thanks to Skype, we were able to continue the tradition with our friends tonight.   I’ll admit that we were definitely missing New York Chinese food but we were so very happy to continue one of our greatest traditions with people we consider family.  My Valentine heart is very full tonight.  Technology is amazing.

Happy Holidays!

I have no affiliation with Skype and this post is not a sponsored one.  I’m just a happy customer and appreciator of technology.

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