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One of the best kept secrets is that Alabama has some of the best beaches around. While it's neighbor to the east, Florida, gets all the attention, Gulf Shores is on par with all those beautiful beaches.
Gulf Shores, and it's neighbor Orange Beach, has plenty of activities centered around the water - on beaches that span 32 miles of the pure white sand.
We have been to the Gulf Shores 5 times and are constantly finding new and exciting things to do and explore.
We love the southern hospitality, laid back atmosphere, friendly people, great restaurants, great weather, and of course those gorgeous beaches.
The beach! Let's face it - that's why we're here at Gulf Shores.
Pack your coolers, lawn chairs, kites, suntan lotion, chips, and towels and make your way to the unspoiled beaches of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. We always rent a beach chair and umbrella and park it on the beach.
This is the view from our balcony at the Lighthouse Resort. We ate many of our meals here and you can't beat the view!
When the surf's up, it's fun to boogie board and body surf the waves and just hang out in the warm water. It's great for swimming when the surf is calm.
We usually stay in Gulf Shores but the beaches of Orange Beach are also excellent and close to a lot of restaurants and shopping.
Check out this video from a Jimmy Buffett concert on the Gulf Shores beach:
The Wharf is a shopping, dining, and entertainment venue located in Orange Beach. It's the central hub for the area where you can eat at the many fine seafood restaurants, bars, and enjoy the many entertainment options. You can ride the huge ferris wheel and take a ride on the Hummingbird zipline.
A few years ago we saw a Jimmy Buffett concert at The Wharf. In fact we've seen 15 Jimmy Buffett concerts around the country but had never seen him in Alabama. The Amphitheater at The Wharf holds just under 10,000 and hosts many big time concerts.
What's the Weather Like In Gulf Shores?
In Gulf Shores, the summers are long, hot, and oppressive; the winters are cool and windy; and it is wet and partly cloudy year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 44°F to 89°F and is rarely below 30°F or above 94°F.
Based on the tourism score, the best times of year to visit Gulf Shores for warm-weather activities are from early April to late May and from late September to late October.
Fairhope is about a 50 minute drive from Gulf Shores and it is well worth the trip. For all you shoppers out there, downtown Fairhope is home to many boutique clothing shops and art galleries so you can bring something home that is uniquely Fairhope.
In 2016, Fairhope was named the best small town in the South by Southern Living magazine.
When you get hungry, there are a few spots that we have had excellent meals at. Panini Pete's is located in the French Quarter of downtown Fairhope as was recently named the Best Sandwich Shop in Alabama. The owner Pete Blohme makes awesome panini's and make sure you try the Beignets which are the best outside of new Orleans.
Pete's other restaurant is called Sunset Pointe and is located at the Fly Creek Marina. Grab a seat on the patio, order a drink, and watch the beautiful sunset. The menu features fresh seafood dishes that are well worth the visit.
On our way to Fairhope you pass right by the B & B Pecan Company. Founded in 1956, this family run business features some of the best pecan gifts, pralines, turtles and other tasty treats. You can sample some of the many varieties of pecans and I soon discovered that I really didn't know much about the world of pecans. A real southern treat.
One of our favorite places to eat in Orange Beach is Cosmos. The menu features great seafood, crab cake sandwich, muffaletta, and my favorite - duck & andouille sausage gumbo.
The funky, eclectic vibe mixed with a fun atmosphere, outdoor dining, and great food never disappoints when we visit. Definitely a relaxed place place for two or you can take the whole family.
The Hangout is one of the most popular restaurants in Gulf Shores. Located on Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores, The Hangout is the perfect spot to spend a few hours having dinner, enjoy a few cold ones, and enjoy the beautiful waterfront view.
The Hangout is all about fun for the entire family. It's also home to the Hangout Music Festival in May that draws up to 50,000 people during the 3 day event. Bands that have performed at Hangout Fest include Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, OutKast, The Killers, Dave Matthews Band, Twenty One Pilots, Kings of Leon, Queens of the Stone Age, Florence and the Machine, The Black Keys, Widespread Panic, Paramore, and Ellie Goulding.
One of our favorite places to dine in Orange Beach is The Gulf. All their food is excellent and the burgers and fish tacos are to die for. Located right on the water, it's a fun, relaxed place to have a great meal and watch the boats come into Perdido Key.
The Gulf is made up of shipping containers that includes recycled, reclaimed and salvaged building materials. Definitely a unique look against the palm trees and water.
I can't wait for our next visit and just hang out with my feet in the sand and enjoy some of the best food around.
Since 1910, the Acme Oyster House has been cooking up some of the freshest seafood in the south. The New Orleans based chain features shrimp, seafood gumbo, po-boys, crawfish, soft shell crab, and of course oysters. You can order the oysters raw, shooters, and charbroiled. We choose the charbroiled which is sometimes called oysters Rockefeller.
The oysters, shrimp po-boy, and fried shrimp were excellent. Make sure you order one of their many cold brews on tab to wash it all down.
I can't wait to come back and order the New Orleans medley which has a sampling of gumbo, jambalaya, red beans & rice and grilled smoked sausage.
This festive waterfront dining spot is local landmark in Gulf Shores. Owned by Jimmy Buffett's sister LuLu (Lucy Buffett), LuLu's features a fun, tropical vibe that has plenty to do for the entire family.
There is an outdoor sand area that has lots of toys for the kids to play in. It's very kid friendly where the kids can have fun while the parents are enjoying a Corona or two.
There is also an area in the back called the Bama Breeze where we got a drink while we waited for our table.
The Crazy Sista stage features live, nighty music bands from local bands. You can check out Jimmy Buffett playing on this stage below..
There are many great places to stay in the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach area. It all depends on what you're looking for. Do you want a quiet, cozy beach house or a condo with a few pools?
We usually stay at The Lighthouse right on Gulf Shores beach. The condos sleep from 2-8 people, have full kitchens, and large balconies. We can walk to the Hangout and other shops and restaurants.
There are MANY places to stay depending on what you're looking for. Here are a few places to start reviewing options for your stay in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach.
Meyer Vacation Rental has been in business over 50 years. We have booked through them a few times.
Gulf Shores Vacation Rental is another great source.
Booking.com has over 1,500 properties in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
Visit the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism Board to get started. Order your vacation guide and the E-Newsletter and local updates.
Contact us if you need any further information on Gulf Shores & Orange Beach. We'd like to help you have an awesome trip to this beautiful area of the U.S.
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After our drive from Wisconsin, we didn't know what to expect when we finally arrived in Gatlinburg, TN. All we knew about the town was that it was located at the base of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
This looked like the perfect stop for a fun-filled couple of days on our trip to Asheville, NC.
We discovered the Gatlinburg/ Pidgeon Forge area is filled with endless adventure, great dining, and plenty of things to do. Here are are few of the things to do and see at this popular vacation resort.
A ride on the Alpine Coasters was on my bucket list and I couldn't wait to get strapped in. Once we arrived at The Coaster at Goats on the Roof my heart started pumping when I saw how fast the cars were cruising around the alpine coaster course.
During the climb to the top of the mountain, the course offers awesome views of the Smoky Mountains. After about a 5-minute climb, we started our downhill run. With speeds up to 30mph, you really start flying down the mountain. The cars come equipped with a handbrake if you need to slow things down a little. You can ride solo or with 2 people.
The ride is really smooth and a unique experience.
To get the best view of Gatlinburg and the Smokey Mountains, visit the Gatlinburg Ski Lift which climbs 1800 feet up Crockett Mountain. You can ride the lift during the day or night.
We rode during the day, but the night ride would give beautiful views of downtown Gatlinburg all lite up.
Ride to the top of the mountain and hang around for a while, take pictures, shop, and eat. It's a great place to relax and enjoy the scenery.
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies is a great place to take the family with state of the art facilities and over 10,000 exotic sea creatures, 350 different species all located in 10 themed galleries.
It takes about 3 hours to get through everything. It is a fun experience for everyone – from little kids to the grandparents.
If you're looking for a true taste of the Smokies, then you need to make a visit to the Old Smoky Moonshine store located at The Island (see below).
The store is huge, featuring 6000 sq. ft., filled with just about every type of moonshine available and includes an onsite still, a tasting bar, and a retail store.
There also is daily live bluegrass music on the outdoor stage.
We were feeling pretty good after sampling a few of their delicious products!!
They are quite generous with the samples. There are plenty of products and merchandise for sale.
The Island in Pigeon Forge (7 miles from Gatlinburg) is a 23-acre entertainment spot with unique shopping, entertainment, rides, games and lots of restaurants.
Here you will find Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville restaurant, the Margaritaville Island Hotel, Paula Deen's Family Kitchen, and many more shops and restaurants.
There is the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, a 200-foot-high observation wheel, and a multi-million dollar show fountain programmed to perform to light and sound.
Definitely, a great spot for 2-4 hours to walk around and get the full Smoky Mountain experience.
The inside Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville restaurant is relaxed, lively, and a lot of fun.
One of our favorite pizza places is the Mellow Mushroom. Located on Parkway in the heart of Gatlinburg, the Mellow Mushroom features fresh, stone-baked pizzas made to order in an eclectic, art-filled, and fun environment.
It's worth waiting for a seat by the window so you can look at all the tourists walking up and down on the street below. The service was excellent and our pizzas arrived quickly. It's definitely worth a visit on your next trip to Gatlinburg.
For even more tips and information when planning a trip to Gatlinburg, visit their website. Get the free Gatlinburg Visitors Guide sent by mail or viewed online.
Here is more information on shopping, restaurants, lodging, and attractions.
Gatlinburg has plenty to offer for a couples getaway weekend or a week-long trip with the family.
We would like to come back when the leaves are changing in the fall.
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We always wanted to visit Maine. It was on the bucket list so we included a 2 day stop to Ogunquit Maine during our recent East coast driving trip. Ogunquit is right out of a Norman Rockwell painting and the epitome of the New England summer resort town.
The perfect long weekend vacation spot, Ogunquit offers plenty to do, great restaurants, excellent accommodations, and the beauty of being right on the beach and ocean. It was definitely a great place to relax after our long drive from Wisconsin.
To get your planning started, here are a few of the things to do, spots to eat at, and places to stay during your visit to Ogunquit.
We boarded the 44-foot Finestkind III for our 50 minutes lobstering trip out of Perkins Cove. Our crew from Finestkind Scenic Tours said that you never know what will be caught in the lobster traps when they're pulled up. Lobster, crab, and different sea creatures were pulled up during our trip. The lobstermen was a great tour guide and it was interesting to learn how it has become one of the biggest industries in Maine. The tour of the beautiful coastline alone was worth the price.
I'm ready for lunch! These lobsters were just a few of the total haul pulled up during our tour.
Perkins Cove has got to be one of the most quaint little villages on the East coast. There are plenty of shops, restaurants, lobster boat tours, and deep sea fishing tours to choose from.
You can visit Perkins Cove by car, take the trolley from downtown Ogunquit, or walk to The Cove by using the Marginal Way. Make sure you take a few pictures on top of the drawbridge that stretches across Perkins Cove.
The Marginal Way is a great place to take a stroll and check out the beauty of the rugged Maine coastline. The 1-1/4 mile long walk winds from Ogunquit beach all the way to Perkins Cove.
There is little climbing involved so the walk can be completed by just about everyone. There are plenty of benches to take a break and view the beauty of the water.
We walked to Perkins Cove and jumped on the trolley for the trip back to our hotel.
We walked the beach early in the morning when the tide was lowest. The beach was very clean and plenty of room to lay out our tent and enjoy our picnic lunch.
With the endless breeze, we got our kite out and took turns flying it around. The water was cold but that didn't stop a few surfers from riding the waves into the beach.
There's nothing like the sound of the surf, seagulls, and putting your toes in the sand.
After doing our research, we decided to stay at the Anchorage By The Sea. With a commanding view of Ogunquit Beach, Anchorage By The Sea features heated pools and whirlpools, restaurants, bars, and direct access to the Marginal Way.
There are many room options available from 1 to 6 people. This was the perfect place to relax for a long weekend.
Anchorage By The Sea seems to be a throwback to an earlier era.
We had a great view of Ogunquit beach. It was fun watching the tide go in and out each day.
I needed my lobster fix and Barnicle Billy's was the perfect spot for lunch before our lobster boat tour. This place has been in business for over 58 years and has been known for its luxury lobster, steamed clams, large lusty drinks, barbecued chicken, homemade clam chowder, and of course, the lobster roll and lobster stew.
Everything on the menu was fresh and delicious. You can pick your own lobster if you want to. Check out the menu and find something tasty to eat.
I ordered the 1-1/4 pound lobster.
Located in the heart of Ogunquit, the Rose Cove Restaurant was cozy with the heated tables and a great view of downtown Ogunquit. I ordered the sampler platter that came with lobster, oysters, fresh fish and clams.
It was excellent. Their lobster rolls and clam chowder were excellent too. Don't forget to sample some of the free fudge when you leave. Definitely a nice touch.
The fire pit kept us nice and warm.
The sampler plate was easily enough for 2 people.
For even more tips and information when planning a trip to Ogunquit, visit their website. You can also be added to their newsletter, get the guides & maps, frequently asked questions, and videos.
Ogunquit is one of the most quaint towns to visit on the East coast. We can't wait to go back there in the fall when the leaves are changing.
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There aren't many places in the world where you can experience so many different adventures all in one location. That destination is the Hawaiian island of Maui. With all the beautiful beaches, lush & tropical gardens, waterfalls, volcanoes, and crystal clear water, it's no wonder Maui is one of the top travel destinations in the world. We've been to Maui two different times and we're always discovering new things to do, great places to eat, and adventures to experience.
If you are thinking of a trip to the Hawaiian Islands, I would recommend starting with a trip to Maui. While the other islands are also beautiful, Maui has so much to offer for the first time Hawaii visitor. You'll want to stay for 8-10 days if possible to try all these fun things to do.
Located at the north end of Ka'anapali beach, Black Rock is a fantastic place to cliff jump and the snorkeling is also excellent all around this rocky outcrop. When I jumped off Black Rock, I didn't have water shoes so it did hurt the bottom of the feet on the climb up. I would recommend water shoes and it makes the climb much easier on the feet. The jump is well worth it for all age groups. The snorkeling is great right off Ka'anapali Beach and we saw a large turtle that we snorkeled next to just off the beach.
Make sure you walk around the grounds of the Sheraton Maui which is right next to Black Rock.
I have to admit that I was a little nervous before our helicopter trip on Maui. I had only been up in a helicopter once and that was over 30 years ago. From the time we arrived at the Air Maui terminal at the Kahului Heliport, we felt instantly at ease. The professional staff made us feel relaxed, the pilot was an excellent guide as he informed us of Maui's history and fantastic landscape.
You have many options for tours based on location, duration, and cost. We chose the West Maui & Molokai tour. This tour highlights all of West Maui and Molokai condensed into a 45-minute tour. After the tour, I wish the flight lasted much more. The pilot took us over to Molokai where we toured many waterfalls and the rugged coastline. We also saw whales surfacing beneath us. This tour was the highlight of our trip.
After our helicopter toured we visited a restaurant in Paia called the Paia Fish Market. Opened in 1989, you can sit next to and make friends with people from across the globe, as well as local surfers who surf the nearby waves at Hoʻokipa and Peʻahi (Jaws).
I chose the blackened Mahi-Mahi sandwich from the menu. It was the best fish sandwich I have ever had. Super fresh fish with homemade tartar sauce, and coleslaw.
Full disclosure…We only made it "halfway to Hana." After our helicopter tour and delicious lunch at the Paia Fish Market, we only had half a day to explore the Road to Hana. There are so many spots to pull over and hike to some of the best waterfalls in the world. It took about 3 hours to get to the halfway point. It will take you about 5 hours one way to Hana and 7 to 9 hours round trip from Kahului depending on stops. Have your driver get a good night sleep before your drive because the Road to Hana is considered the 5th most dangerous road in the world. There is nothing but sharp – blind turns, a lot of one-way roads, one car bridges that are not wide enough for two cars. Don't let that stop you, it is well worth the drive. Perhaps the halfway point will be enough for you.
Surfing is another must-do activity in Maui. Once I tried it, I'm now hooked for life! It's just such a great feeling when you catch a wave and ride it all the way into shore. Our group surf class at the Royal Hawaiian Surf Academy was led by our instructor Tavner. Our first stop was the beach where he gave us all the surfing techniques and tips we would need in the water. Then it off to the waves and for the next 2 hours we got up on our boards and rode some small waves that were just fine for us beginners.
Tavner is teaching us everything us beginners would need for our day of surfing.
Not great form, not big waves but I'm actually surfing.
Nothing tastes better on a hot Maui day or night than a Hawaiin shave ice. At Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice they claim that all shave ice is not created equal. Boy were they right! With over 45 flavors and tasty add-ons like coconut, snow caps, and macadamia nuts, there are flavors to please everyone.
We always love getting out on the water on all our trips. On our first day in Maui, we did the Teralani West Maui Snorkel Adventure on the 65 foot Teralani 2. Different tours include whale watching, sunset cruise, snorkel cruise, and private cruises. Our snorkel adventure had a buffet for lunch and open bar. We were lucky enough to have 10-20 whales surface right next to the boat. Try to visit Maui during the whale season which runs from December 15th-May 15th.
One of my favorite places in the world is the historic whaling village of Lahaina. The art galleries, Banyan tree, great restaurants, and great shopping make Lahaina a fun place to spend the day.
Make sure you stop at Kimo's to eat a dessert called the Kimo's Original Hula Pie. Stop by Kimo's Restaurant and get a table by the harbor so you can enjoy the view. The Hula Pie is made with Kimo's favorite macadamia nut ice cream piled high on a chocolate cookie crust and topped with chocolate fudge, whipped cream, and more macadamia nuts.
There is something so magical about Hawaii and especially Maui. We can't wait to go back!
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On October 4 we remember the many hundreds of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls across this country. We especially remember the Steelworker sisters who have been taken from us, and we remember the Steelworker families who are grieving.
The National Inquiry is completing its final public hearings, focusing on key themes such as sexual exploitation, colonial violence, and the criminal justice system. Although there has been controversy about the inquiry's processes, we await the release of the final report, due by April 30, 2019, and hope that it will play a role in increasing the safety and security of Indigenous women and girls.
In the meantime, we can take steps to show support. Please attend an October 4 event in your community. Look at the list below, prepared by the Native Women's Association of Canada, or check with women's shelters or Indigenous people's organizations in your home community.
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A new digital single from Pimm's gives us a fresh look at the rock idol unit. The girls get a trick studio shot with reflections making the solo shots more expansive than they (probably) are in person. In enough purple light to drown out princely figures, Pimm's look pretty great in their checkered dresses and white collars from their latest release "Kimi to boku" (although the lighting makes it difficult to see the striking red footwear). The girls definitely play it up for the camera and look damn nice while doing so. If you were a betting person, you might expect an ample number of heifers in a promotional video for a song called "Moo!", and you'd be correct. Except here in Pimm's world, the cows are a captive audience bovine audience for the girls on their performance shots. No, I can't really explain the concept, but hey … idols and cows. Regardless, it's good to see Pimm's carrying the rock idol flag so ably. "Moo!", the new digital single from Pimm's, is available now at the digital retailers listed below.
Pimm's (ピムス)is a Japanese female rock idol unit. Pimm's was formed in 2012 through a TBS web TV program. The group launched in 2013 as an idol unit featuring girl models. After several member changes and concept changes, Pimm's made their major debut in 2017. Pimm's current lineup includes Gunji Erisa (郡司英里沙), Kobayashi Chie (小林智絵), Yamada Minami (山田南実), Kawasaki Yuna (川崎優菜), Yamaguchi Saya (山口紗弥), Kurita Mari (栗田麻理), and Shintani Mayu (新谷真由).
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It seems that entrepreneurs either really LOVE or really HATE social media... There doesn't seem to be a lot of middle ground. And what's worse is that posting just isn't enough today, you have to create engagement. Engagement is the key to online visibility and a successful social media marketing strategy. Facebook rewards engagement by opening your content to new viewers so if your post doesn't get any traction early it is most likely doomed to not be seen.
For a post to be successful you must engage your followers by interacting with them and encouraging them to interact with each other. This means sharing, liking, commenting, mentioning, messaging, and more. If you can successfully create this interaction, you will see your visibility, credibility and audience grow and become more active over time.
Keep reading to find the 5 things you can do TODAY to increase your online visibility and engagement to create the credibility and sales you need to grow and thrive online.
1. Get Personal
Let your audience get to know you. Remember people do business with people so you need to showcase you, your talents and your interests.
Entrepreneurs seem to either LOVE or HATE social media. There doesn't seem to be a lot middle ground here. There are many reasons for this but the most prevalent reason is that there are so many people that are introverts that do not like to promote themselves at all.
Whether you love it or hate it there are probably some things you can do to get more personal. Start blending a little more of your personal life into your posts. People want to know you.
2. Get Engaged
Asking and answering questions is a great way to put yourself out there to make new connections. The first rule of social media is to be social. The best way to sell on social media is to sell yourself first. Don't just drop product links and hope people will buy.
Asking questions on your profile, pages and groups will get people involved even if it isn't business related. It will also help to open the algorithm for your posts to be seen by more people. The more you can get people to engage the more your posts will be seen. As people start to engage with your content they will see it more regularly. That means they will see your promotions as well.
People do business with people and you have to make connections for people to know, like and trust you. Answering questions is the best way to help and let people get to know you and ultimately trust you to buy your products or services.
3. Get Current
Current events are a great way to capitalize on local and national happenings. There is no shortage of content surrounding events. People are always celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, holidays and more. Celebrating with gifs and comments can go a long way for exposure.
People love to be recognized so be on the lookout for accomplishments that you can congratulate others for as well. Be sure to post your own content but be on the lookout for other people's content that you can like, comment and share to gain exposure.
There are always specific hashtags for events to be sure to use those to get more traction and exposure for your content.
4. Get Inspired
Since the invention of social media networking, sharing inspirational quotes has been the most widely used form of posting on social media. Today with all of the negativity and bulling on social media we could all use a little more encouragement.
There are many ways to encourage and share good will online. Today we are going to go over a five ways you can inspire and encourage others to take action. People are naturally drawn to positive people and will want to join in which in turn pays it forward!
Inspiring others to take action will make people take note of your ability to lead and hopefully want to work with you.
5. Get a Plan
Social media is an extremely fast moving form of media and of course you can fly by the seat of your pants and post all willy nilly but you won't get good traction with that approach.
Social media can also suck you in and trap you for hours if you are not careful. You need to have a plan of action and know the steps you need to take when it comes to using social media for business.
There are some simple steps that will allow you to save time in the long run. Most of these are one time steps that will help you organize and streamline the process.
Having a plan will help you to have more time for engagement activities like commenting and interacting with others thereby making real connections.
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Facebook continues to be one of the most popular and influential social media platforms in the world with more than one billion active users.
As a business, you can no longer continue to leave Facebook out of your online marketing strategy.
If you want to grow your business, you have to have a presence on Facebook. However, to be successful, and build your Facebook fan base, you have to be engaged with your audience.
Here are five of the best ways that you can boost Facebook engagement and increase your fan base.
A great way to spark dialogue with your audience is to ask them questions. It's by far one of the easiest ways to boost audience engagement on your Facebook fan page. The type questions that you can ask to get your fans to engage with you are endless. The key is to just get the conversation started.
Include Call to Actions
Unfortunately, from a marketing standpoint using clear CTA's is something a lot of small businesses simply overlook.
Placing a call to action on your website pages and social media platforms sends psychological nudges that are proven to help you drive your audience to respond the way you want.
Want your audience to click here, call now, or schedule a consultation? Then tell them to do so. People tend to respond more often when they are told what to respond to.
Get the Timing Right
This may be obvious, but when it comes to posting to your Facebook page, timing is crucial. Facebook's organic reach is already pretty low so the last thing that you want to do is post when everyone is working or sleeping.
Numerous studies have proven that the best times to engage with your audience is to post at 9 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. These are the times that your audience is most likely to check for updates. Scheduling your posts ahead of time is an easy way to keep your audience engaged, even when you're not online.
Utilize Facebook Ads
Due to Facebook's newest algorithm, only a small fraction of your audience will get to see the wall posts on your Facebook page. If you want to boost the engagement of your audience, you can promote it through page post story ads, which will help your posts reach more people.
Posting Frequency
The frequency that you post has been shown to have a significant effect on Facebook engagement. According to recent studies, businesses that post one or two times per day have 40 percent higher engagement rate than those who post more than three times per day.
What works for some businesses may not work for others when it comes to boosting audience engagement. But generally speaking these tips are a great place to start if you want to increase your engagement with your audience, and generate more targeted traffic to your business.
Promoting your business online in today's short attention span theater isn't easy. Even those companies that currently rank well on search engines or have a thriving social media presence still face stiff competition. But simply ranking fairly well and engaging with your audience on social media is going to cut it.
If you want to stand out from the crowd, an effective content marketing strategy is a must. Developing and executing an effective content marketing campaign takes a lot of work, but it will be well worth the long term benefits it can provide your business.
Every time you add a new post to your blog, it's another page that Google is going to index. While having more pages doesn't necessarily correlate to more search traffic, it does give you the opportunity to rank higher for more search queries. By targeting long-tail keywords and topics that your customers search for, you won't have any trouble appearing in those searches with your archived information.
Higher Domain Authority
Producing more, higher-quality content will increase your perceived authority, expertise, relevance, and trust of your site and business. When your content gets more inbound links from external sources, your domain authority rises. A higher domain authority directly relates to higher search rankings.
Increased Conversion Potential
The primary reason to create content is to engage, inform, help, and bring value to your audience. Once you've taken care of this, you can use the remaining space to pitch what your business has to offer. When done right, this can lead to a noticeable increase in your conversion rate.
Improved Brand Recognition
The people that are reading your content are building an impression of your business. When visitors are looking for helpful information to a problem or an immediate need they have, and they find what they are searching for on your website – This builds trust and credibility, and you can quickly become an authority with your audience.
Decreased Marketing Costs
The only thing that content marketing will cost you is time (and effort) but it can provide a pretty darn good ROI. Effective content marketing isn't a race. But you'll get there. The sooner you start investing your time in a solid content marketing campaign, the sooner you'll begin to see results.
No matter what you are looking to achieve, whether its higher conversion rates, increased traffic, or a genuine relationship with your customers, there's no reason not to include content marketing in your overall marketing strategy.
Is Instagram Right your Business?
It's easy to share images of entrées you serve in your restaurant. And who is really going to complain about your new fall fashion line for your boutique clothing store?
And if your business sells items like handmade crafts, you have definitely got an "in" on Instagram. But, does this mean that every business should consider using Instagram as part of their marketing strategy?
It IS possible for just about any business to use Instagram. But, some businesses may need to be more strategic than others in their approach.
.. And may end up with unfollows if you this approach.
If your business doesn't translate well on Instagram, you may have to think of alternative methods to get your message out. For example, that same insurance agency could use images of disaster aftermaths and their company disaster relief team helping the people who were affected.
Then ask your followers to comment about their own experiences & encourage them to share their own images.
This is just one example of the many ways you can engage with your audience through Instagram, even if you don't think you have post worthy content to share.
The more you get your followers involved, the easier it will be to get people to share. Also, the higher the influence of the people sharing, the greater the reach.
This is not to say you should just simply focus on influencers, but, they can definitely expedite the growth of your following.
Instagram is a new medium for small businesses but that is changing, and there hasn't been a better time to "get in" when it's good.
Do a little competitor research and find other insurance companies on Instagram (or whatever your business happens to be) and pay attention to the type of engagement that is happening. If It works for them, there is a good chance something similar can work for you.
Another option is to consider partnering with other businesses that are complimentary to yours. Connect with these businesses and brainstorm some mutually beneficial promotional ideas.
One idea is to offer special discounts for your partner's business through your Instagram and your partner does the same for you. Keep in mind REFERRAL business is the BEST business. And both businesses benefit by tapping into a fresh customer base.
It's important to not lose sight of the fact that Instagram is a social platform. Be less willing to sell and more willing to reach out and help others. Be involved in a meaningful way.
Find ways to give valuable content that makes it easy for followers to share it and you might find Instagram to be a great platform for your business… No matter what business that happens to be.
How to define your brand message.
When it comes to establishing a strong foothold within your industry, it is absolutely necessary to build a unique and recognized brand that aligns with a clear and direct brand message.
Your brand message should clearly and concisely convey to potential customers what you have to offer, and how committed you are to providing quality and value.
But here's the thing… "You aren't the one who defines your brand message – your customers do!"
However, your customers will be the ones who decide what your overall brand image is based on their interactions with your business.
A well-defined, strategic brand message can build instant credibility in your industry, while helping you gain authority in your market and shape how customers perceive your business. It's quite often the key difference between a well-structured online presence, and a faltering business that is struggling to connect with its audience.
So, how can you build a recognized brand that provides a clear message that resonates with your market?
Start by thinking about your target audience and what is most important to them. Once you've evaluated your audience, you will be able to position yourself so that you are directly addressing their most burning questions, concerns and needs.
To do this, you need to gather as much intel on your market as possible, which you can do easily just by looking at the competition.
What are other business owners and product developers offering your audience? What kind of products and services are they successfully selling?
Take things to social media and begin by evaluating social signals – which are clear indicators as to what is currently in demand, popular and selling well. The higher level of interaction, the more advertising dollars spent, and the more engagement; the better.
Knowing how to develop a strategic brand message begins by recognizing what is already successful and improving on it within your own business.
You want to become the go-to person in your niche market, the obvious choice when customers are considering who to turn to when making their purchasing decisions.
When you work towards building an unwavering presence in your market, starting with a strong foundation of trust, you'll eliminate the initial barriers standing in the way of you connecting with your target audience.
To do that, you need to learn as much about them (your customers) as possible so that you can build a brand around what is most likely to capture their attention.
You'll also be able to lower the barrier of resistance and leave a lasting impression on them. When you do that, they'll come back to you time and time again.
And how do you do begin? It starts with what is called a U.S.P.
USP stands for unique selling proposition (or unique selling point), and it is critical that you establish what yours will be right from the start.
What U.S.P Really Means
Contrary to popular belief, a USP has nothing to do with logos, slogans or graphic design.
Sure, those are components of your overall brand that help people identify your products and recognize you, however, a USP is far more important than that when it comes to building your customer base, and breaking through the barriers of resistance that most businesses experience when they first appear in their market.
A USP is what truly tells potential customers how you are different from the competition. It helps to align your goals with your customer's. Your USP tells them that you can be trusted, that you have their best interests at heart, and that you fulfill all promises. And most importantly, a USP ensures you aren't a faceless brand.
This would include key factors that differentiate a product or service from its competition, such as the lowest price, an extended, no-risk guarantee, a unique or exclusive product or offer not found anywhere else, or the first-ever product of its kind.
Your USP should also demonstrate your dedication to satisfying customers, and provide reassurance that you stand by your products, and that there is no risk to your customer when doing business with you.
To start, think about what your product or service has that the competition doesn't.
Consider ways you can highlight those differences and emphasize the benefits. Paint a clear picture as to why a prospect is making a wiser, sound decision to purchase your product instead of someone else's.
Your USP is the driving force behind clearly illustrating value and giving potential customers a reason to purchase from you rather than the competition. That's its one and only job.
Creating a unique brand that stands out in your industry and communicates to customers that you have something better to offer than your competitors can be an up hill climb at times, and nobody said it would be easy.
The key is to focus on defining how your brand is different than others and why customers should choose you over the competition and then going the extra mile for them.
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Certified Innovation Leader (CIL)
14 December - 17 December 2020
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Level: IntermediateBrochure Download In-Company Training REGISTER FOR THE COURSE
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It's not what you do; it's who you are, both as a professional and as a business. Learn the skills, strategies, and techniques to give yourself and your product a competitive advantage. With this course, you will walk away with a toolbox of best practices and proven methodologies that will help you establish and then lead a culture of innovation for your company. You will craft a workable real-time process to build new, effective revenue streams.
You will re-learn the entire product life cycle from the perspective of innovation; from goods and services early ideation to the retirement of past innovations. The entire learning process is designed to prepare you to take the Certified Innovation Leader exam.
Certified Innovation Leaders understand and utilize every phase of the innovation process to produce goods and services that are successful in the global market place and provide maximum return on investment to the organization.
Who Should Attend
Innovation crosses the entire enterprise. From R&D to product retirement – innovation drives success and moves the organization forward.
This course is designed for a wide range of departments such as:
Product Management Teams
Product Managers, Product Marketing Managers, Brand Managers, Marketing Managers
Product Development Teams
Project Managers, Program Managers, Technology Managers, Business Analysts, Design Engineers, Application Developers
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IT/Project professionals, Enterprise-wide Information Specialists, Solution Architects
Also, well-suited for experienced cross-functional managers who want to understand proven methodologies for defining and implementing an innovation process within their organizations.
Benefits of Attending
- Transform new knowledge about your field into creative ideas for products or processes to give your business an edge over competitors
- Purposefully create an innovation culture in your business and employees through management skills and tools
- Identify opportunities for innovation in each stage of the product life cycle, from concept to retirement and add new revenue streams
- Harness innovative ideas to design value-added products that are successful in any marketplace
- Maintain operational effectiveness throughout each stage of the innovation process
The Association of International Product Marketing and Management (AIPMM)
AIPMM is the world's largest professional organisation of product managers, brand managers, product marketing managers and other individuals who manage the entire product life-cycle throughout any industry.
AIPMM currently has over 8,000 members globally.
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Allisyn is an experienced facilitator, trainer and coach across the full suite of business and commercial capabilities. Known for her strong strategic thinking skills coupled with real tactical expertise, she loves to share best practice and create innovative and immersive training events.
Allisyn brings a wealth of industry experience having held senior commercial positions in both client and agency side across multiple categories and in multiple geographies.
She has written and delivered many capability academies for multinationals – improving the ability of marketing and sales professionals to stay contemporary and do their job better!
A clear lateral thinker she loves to look through multiple lenses to drive innovation and harness trends to unleash possibilities.
For Allisyn it's all about the consumer at the heart. As a specialist in driving growth through innovation, she helps businesses build innovation funnels and build compelling commercial business plans . She is constantly fascinated by people and why they think, feel and behave how they do, and is passionate about driving growth through cultural context.
She has experience running the Google Innovation Mini MBA and many other tailored Advanced Innovation programmes for her clients.
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Patrick Mason, a professor and chairman of the Mormon Studies program at Claremont Graduate University, says attention paid to his faith has been twofold. On one hand, it's been good for attracting new converts. On the other hand, it's turned Mormonism into something of a cultural punch line.
"South Park is a great example of this, The Book of Mormon musical is a great example of this, where people say, well, with increased attention comes increased scrutiny," he says. "And there are parts of our past that people just won't understand."


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The Will To Change
Men, Masculinity, and Love
By bell hooks Gloria Jean Watkins
With the courage, honesty, and compassion that have made her one of America's most provocative authorities on modern culture, bell hooks takes on the interior lives of men and answers their most intimate questions about love. Everyone needs to love and be loved – even men. In this groundbreaking book, bell hooks gets to the heart of the matter and shows men how to express the emotions that are a fundamental part of who they are – whatever their age, ethnicity, or cultural persuasion.
Written in response to the author's in-depth discussions with men who were inspired by her trilogy, All About Love, Salvation, and Communion, bell hooks's The Will to Change addresses maleness and masculinity in new and challenging ways. With trademark candor and fierce intelligence, hooks answers the most common concerns of men, such as fear of intimacy and loss of their patriarchal place in society.
She believes men can find the way to spiritual unity by getting back in touch with the emotionally open part of themselves. Only through this liberation will they lay claim to the rich and rewarding inner lives that have historically been the exclusive province of women. Men can access these feelings by giving themselves permission to be vulnerable. As they grow more…
"Analyzing everything around me and just asking them like send me books. They send me bell hooks. And I started reading up on it, doing a lot of reading, we did a six month lock down at the high security prison. And I started seeing how we work. Like we as men were really destroying ourselves."
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This is a video I shot which looks like a classic home video. It is of our firiends kid Hayden's first birthday party a few weeks back. So wore out that he didn't even make it to eveyone singing for him. The party was great and Hayden is such a great sport his dad helped him out on the singing. Check it out!
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Excerpt from Chapter: "Not an Ordinary Day"Published October 16, 2017
I sat stunned, as if I had been hit by a huge boulder; I felt as if I had
been propelled into some distant place, where a wall separated me
from the rest of the world. My breath felt shallow, I couldn't focus my
eyes as I blinked back tears and my head was in a fog, as if I had experienced
a head injury. But nothing physical had happened; it was the day
the results of my first in vitro fertilization were delivered.
The nurse simply said, "Nothing fertilized." She continued, "You may be
allergic to each other."
I could not fathom what she was saying; all I heard was you failed
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What are you going to do when you go to a paid surveys website that looks unoptimized as if we still live in the 1990s? You're probably going to wonder if those guys are actually serious about selling their story to you or anyone else. That's exactly the case with Quick Rewards.
Let's see what awaits you if you are willing to go past this first issue. After all, it might just be a problem of aesthetics and functionality. Maybe nothing is wrong with the system and they are totally legit. If you don't want to judge the book by its cover, you will probably try to dig a bit deeper.
However, as soon as you try to enter the system, Quick Rewards may redirect you to another website called Opinion Router, which doesn't even require registration. All you need to do there is just type in your email address associated with PayPal. No questions asked, no strings attached (or so it seems). Do you really want to do that?
But first, we need to see an overview of the company behind Quick Rewards – or at least, whatever information we can dig up on them.
What Is Quick Rewards?
Quick Rewards Inc. is a New York based company that specializes in market research. The "About Us" section on their website says they operate from 2002, but according to their LinkedIn page, they are only six years old and have in between 2 and 10 employees.
The number of employees doesn't encourage me to believe they are a very developed business – assuming the info is up to date. But whatever the truth is, this discrepancy in information doesn't seem very promising.
They offer a few ways of earning money, and you can opt for any or all of them.
- Doing online surveys. You should earn $1 per survey completed, and will be able to take on up to three surveys per day.
- Shopping. They integrated some cash back options with their system. It means you should be able to get back a certain amount of cash (or points convertible to cash) when you shop for certain products.
- Playing games, watching videos, solving captchas. Just in case you're not familiar with them, captchas are those weird, deformed mixes of numbers and letters that some online forms need you to decipher in order to determine whether you're human or a bot.
The money you earn should be available in up to three days, and you can choose from cashing out via PayPal or different gift cards such as Disney, Home Depot, Walmart, Amazon, Applebee's, Olive Garden. More nice information coming from their website: the threshold for cashing out is extremely low – just 1¢! The gift cards threshold is at least $5.
If that is true, it's very nice news considering that the majority of rewards programs out there have a pretty high threshold – and most of them don't offer actual money at all.
The company is not accredited with Better Business Bureau, but they have an A rating there. That, however, still doesn't sound too reassuring when you see that this rating is based on a single customer review – which may as well be fake.
What Happens If You Get Redirected?
As I already mentioned, a number of users report that they are being redirected to something called Opinion Router. Once there, they are only required to enter their PayPal email address – no forms, questions, conditions, qualification surveys, nothing.
Usually, rewards programs restrict their users to the US (or US and Canada) citizens. This one claims everyone is welcome – and I am not inclined to see that as an advantage. Paid surveys platforms research the market on behalf of different companies and brands – and which serious company wouldn't target customers by location, demography, income?
The fact that you only need to enter your email address associated with PayPal makes it even more suspicious. Normally, these platforms will try to accumulate at least some information about their users by having them complete the registration process, so they could sort them out. And if someone is only after my email address, I will think twice before hitting "Submit".
Their FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page claims that the process is 100% free. They warn users, however, that PayPal may charge a fee for Business or Premier accounts – hence a Personal Account is recommended with PayPal.
Let's see what happens when you start doing surveys. If you've ever done it before, you will be familiar with that notorious message that often pops in when you're almost done with a survey. It usually reads along the lines of "We're sorry, but you don't qualify for this survey. Try the next one!"
It happens with Quick Rewards (or Opinion Router) too. All of a sudden, you get an error message informing you that you can't proceed with the survey or that you aren't eligible. However, there is a cure: you "just" need to screenshot the message and email it to them within 48 hours. But the problem is that they aren't promising anything. They just say "we may be able to issue one manual credit" if everything works out okay. Now, imagine yourself collecting an assortment of these screenshots and sending them out. That's what I call wasting even more time.
Even if you manage to get through your survey, it just might happen that you don't get paid. They have an explanation and advice for it: if you notice that a survey doesn't credit, stop doing more surveys immediately and – again – report the problem to their customer service within 48 hours. Cleaning your cookies or trying from another browser might help.
If you don't report the problem within this time frame, forget about redeeming your money. If you do it, however, they "may be able" to offer you courtesy manual credit for one survey, along with troubleshooting the problem. One survey? That's up to $1, thank you very much! That is, if you even notice and report it on time, since it may take up to 72 hours to get paid.
I Didn't Get Redirected. What Can I Expect?
If you didn't get redirected to Opinion Router, the process is pretty straightforward and seems legit. Just like the majority of their competitors, they will prompt you to fill out a form with your personal info such as name, address, household members and income. Confirm your address and that's it, you're good to go.
Apart from doing surveys for cash, you can also get a few bonus coins each day for completing a list of simple and short daily tasks such as visiting their partner websites or playing games online.
The problem is, you won't get directly paid for all of these tasks. Some will pay in points or tokens. As soon as you collect 5,000 points (a pretty high threshold), you will need to email customer support to convert those points to cash, since they didn't automate the process. Another problem with these daily tasks is that you will often be prompted to shop online. Why would you do that just because they ask you to?
If you opt for earning via cashback, just choose your preferred stores and you'll see how much cash you can get back.
Final Verdict? Is Quick Rewards Scam or Legit?
Assuming you didn't get redirected, Quick Rewards itself seems to be legit. The only thing that looks scammy to me is the redirection problem, but not everyone reports it. If you don't encounter this issue, I would say there's no reason why you shouldn't give Quick Rewards a try.
Many customers have reported earning with them, but the general consensus is that they have a pretty low earning potential. This is a common issue with most market research platforms, though.
When all taken into account, there are many things they need to get right in order to earn full confidence of their customers. It seems that they are currently in the process of updating the system. Hopefully, it will get better functionality along with the looks. Most importantly, they should fix the redirection issue, since it is really suspicious and affects the already fragile trust. If that should happen anytime soon, I will happily update this Quick Rewards review. Stay tuned and let me know about your experience with Quick Rewards!


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FIRST EDITION (stated), FIFTH PRINTING. Hardcover with price-clipped dust jacket. 8vo. xiii, (v) 485, (7) pp. Volume 3 in The Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant series. Quarter bound in publisher's gold cloth over white boards, gilt lettering on spine. Illustrated with map. Tight and square. There is very minor spotting on the fore and bottom edges, and the boards are very slightly warped and lightly soiled. The dust jacket is very slightly wrinkled. White Gold Welder is the stunning conclusion to the extraordinary saga that has become a major international bestseller. The first series, The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever, consisted of three books: Lord Foul's Bane; The Illearth War and The Power that Preserves. This series, The Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, also consists of three books: The Wounded Land; The One Tree and this volume, White Gold Welder. . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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Publisher: NY, Ballantine Books: 1983
ISBN Number: 0345303075
ISBN Number 13: 9780345303073
Binding: Hard Cover
Book Condition: Very Good in Very Good dust jacket
Item: 1.00 lbs
Seller ID: 3747
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Hello! Today I'm talking with a sports medicine and physical rehab expert on the best ways to avoid getting injured while running and training for a race. She's one of the editors of the book The Long Distance Runner's Guide to Injury Prevention & Treatment – and it's amazing. This book touches all the bases of a runner's body and how to take care of it.
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RER: Are there specific cross training workouts that runners should to do avoid injuries? How should someone start with cross-training?
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I answered a question on insulting with racial epithets on 11 January 2015. You can listen to or download the podcast of just this question below – or check out the whole episode of Philosophy in Action Radio.
Is it wrong to use racist epithets to insult the truly evil? A now-former Facebook friend used a racist epithet in reference to Islamic terrorists. I asked him if he understood that it was a racist term and he said he did and said that he used it on purpose to insult those evil-doers because they are so evilly evil that they deserve not even a little respect. I told him he was wrong because race is not the same as ideology and that I can't find any justification for racism, so I un-friended him. I agree that Islamic terrorists are evil, but is it morally okay to be a racist toward evil people?
My Answer, In Brief: Racially-based insults are never warranted, even if the target of them is the scum of the earth. Don't sanction racism, but condemn that person for his actual wrongs.
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I Can't Fight This Feeling by Chicago seems to be the appropriate song to be stuck on my brain. "My life has been such a whirlwind since I saw you." Those lyrics seem to suit Jack Hanford to a 't', a single, college professor and literature lover, Jack's life is turned upside down when he receives a call from his 12 year old nephew, Timothy, telling him his mother is in the hospital and Jack is their legal guardian. Jack hasn't seen his deceased brother's family for 9 years, and he's only met them once. When he arrives at the secluded country home 90 minutes later he finds 6 kids all waiting for answers.
Meg Moseley did a brilliant job with this story. Jack, quirky as he is at times, is the normalcy and anchor for the craziness that follows. Miranda is a young widow trapped in a cliquish, near cult like church with secrets that run so deep, fear rules her life. Jack is her only remaining family and she'd rather trust her children to a near stranger than risk Pastor Mason gaining any more control in her life. She longs to break free and Jack is the key to helping her do that.
The mystery of Miranda and her family is more tangled than the ball of yarn their kitten Hellion would play with, but the author does an admirable job of unraveling the threads for the reader at just the right pace. Always anxious for more and unable to stop reading. The undertones of forgiveness and hope are strong, and I loved the touches of allegory that peppered the book. Each one of the children are strong and three dimensional, from 4 year old little Miss Martha and her ability to see beyond the surface of a person, to Timothy, the boy/man finding where he belongs in the world.
Fantastic writing, I look forward to more from Meg Moseley.
Freedom. Safety. Love. Miranda vows to reclaim them--for herself, and for her children.
A widow and mother of six, Miranda Hanford leads a quiet, private life. When the pastor of her close-knit church announces his plans to move the entire congregation to another state, Miranda jumps at the opportunity to dissolve ties with Mason Chandler and his controlling brand of "shepherding." But then Mason threatens to unearth secrets only he knows, and Miranda feels trapped, terrified she'll be unable to protect her children.
Professor Jack Hanford is more than surprised when he gets a call from his estranged sister-in-law's oldest son, Timothy, informing him that Miranda has taken a serious fall and he has been named legal guardian of her children while she recovers. Quickly charmed by Miranda's children, Jack brings some much-needed life into the sheltered household. But his constant challenging of the family's conservative lifestyle makes the recovering mother uneasy and defensive—despite Jack's unnerving appeal.
As Jack tries to make sense of the mysterious Miranda and the secrets she holds so tightly, Mason's pressure on her increases. With her emotions stirring and freedom calling, can Miranda find a way to unshackle her family without losing everything?
Although I've lived more than half my life in other states, I grew up in California and am still a California girl at heart. I love vintage bungalows, twisted oaks on rolling hills, and the rocky beaches of the Central Coast.
A few blocks away from home stood the Lutheran church where I came to faith, first through Sunday School teachers whose kindness drew me to the kindness of God, and then through confirmation classes. The Bible verses that had been drilled into my head came to life in my heart.
After moving away from home as a teenager, I worked at a variety of jobs, from candlemaker in a tourist town to administrative assistant at a Christian college. I married a wonderful man from Michigan, and we lived north of Detroit for seventeen years. That's where we started homeschooling our three children, a journey that we finished in Georgia when our youngest graduated from high school in 2009.
My husband and I live near Atlanta, close to the foothills of the Southern Appalachians. His motorcycle often carries us to the mountains of Georgia, Tennessee, or the Carolinas. Sitting on the back of the bike, I can pray, enjoy the beautiful views, and plot new stories. Fiction makes my world go 'round, whether I'm writing it or reading it.
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As of today, Sniffspot is enabling our hosts to donate all or a portion of their earnings to the rescue of their choice!
Over the past few years, rescues in the United States have saved millions of dogs from being euthanized1. They do this by building networks for bringing dogs from "high kill" shelters to safe temporary and permanent homes (often through a foster network). The rescues that I have seen are running on tight budgets, normally driven by the passion and energy of a single person or a small group of people. This is hard work! Transporting and sheltering dogs has myriad headaches, issues and unexpected costs.
Sniffspot has been partnering with rescues since we first started, from our Dog Gone Seattle support event in April to providing safe spaces for rescues, adoptees and fosters to take their pups. Many of our hosts are also affiliated with rescues. Recently, the host of Fully Fenced Carnation Country Yard, Bruce, brought up an amazing idea for a further way Sniffspot can partner with rescues. Based on Bruce's suggestion, as of today, we have enabled Sniffspot hosts to donate all or a portion of their earnings to the rescue of their choice!
How you can get involved:
We want to continue to build our partnerships with rescues. I rely on our community to source a lot of the ideas that we implement, so please leave a comment or send me an email at email@example.com with any ideas or feedback you may have. I look forward to continuing to make an impact in this community!
10/6/2018 07:14:27 am
Thanks for adding this feature!
3/13/2019 11:09:28 am
Hi JC - we are already operating in the BC area! You should definitely sign up. It's a great way to help dogs and earn passive income to support your rescue. You can learn more and get started here: www.sniffspot.com/host.
Melinda Rinaldi
4/1/2020 11:02:20 pm
What a great idea and I just read how you are also helping our rescue. Thank you! Now I wish there was something like this for people to go ride horses. It could be called trot spot.
6/17/2020 04:18:39 pm
Hi there! My wife and I just moved to Woodinville, Wa. We are REOPENING our dog rescue and looking for people that love dogs that would be open to renting/donating .5 - 1 acre of land for our rescue. Would you be interested in talking about this? We have an awesome innovative soon on traditional rescue that we know is going to be a big hit! Thanks in advance!
6/18/2020 05:58:15 am
We will follow up with you via email!
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