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Win Tickets to Honda Battle of The Bands Presented by Verizon

by Dana J | Jan 22, 2013 | Marketing & Social Media

This Saturday, the bands are ready for battle at the Georgia Dome during the 11th annual Honda Battle of the Bands! Verizon Wireless reached out to me about giving away tickets to my readers! I have 4 tickets (2 tickets given to 2 winners) to give away to people. The...

Girls and Telephone

by Dana J | Jan 8, 2013 | Marketing & Social Media, Technology

Over the holiday break we had some not so great weather here. Rainy days were good for me! I had lots of time to work on a few new projects and get a great jump start on the new year. I also took some time to watch a new show. I don't have HBO, but I'm a huge fan of...

Aussie-tizers on Outback

by Dana J | Jan 2, 2013 | Marketing & Social Media

Happy New Year! This is my first post for 2013 :). Over the last few weeks, I noticed a social media campaign from Outback Steakhouse happening. My family LOVES Outback. Especially my parents. The great thing is, you can go there and get something healthy or indulge...

Just Like Me

by Dana J | Dec 5, 2012 | Marketing & Social Media

I recently received a VIP invitation from Family Dollar for the launch of Kenya Dolls. The great thing about the invite is that I actually had a Kenya and vividly remember the dolls. At the time (early 90s), dolls only came in two shades: black and white. They weren't...

Election 2012: The Good, Annoying and Funny moments

by Dana J | Nov 6, 2012 | Marketing & Social Media

For months, the talk has been the 2012 election. From debates, to criticism to super Republicans who hate Obamacare, Clint Eastwood talking to a chair, and super Democrats who call Mitt Romney "Mittens" and even Jay Z incorporating Mitt Romney into his "99 Problems...

Adventures with the VZ Navigator

by Dana J | Oct 23, 2012 | Marketing & Social Media

For the past few months I have thoroughly enjoyed my time being a Verizon Wireless Ambassador. I have been a Verizon customer since receiving my first Nokia phone in high school! Being an ambassador has opened a window of opportunity to try out the very best that...

Strip Suite Cribs Video from Red Rock Casino during Blogalicious

by Dana J | Oct 19, 2012 | Marketing & Social Media

During my first night of Blogalicious, I had the opportunity stay in the Strip Suite at Red Rock Casino. I mentioned the suite in my recap, but here's a video MTV Cribs style touring the room. I teamed with my friend Krystal Grant. We had a great time touring the room...

How to Lose a Race Before it Starts

by Dana J | Oct 19, 2012 | Marketing & Social Media

From Toothpaste For Dinner Yesterday, I went to my local Publix. There's a hair salon right beside the grocery store. As I finished putting my groceries away out of the blue a woman approaches me. "Excuse me." Me - "Yes?" "Let me just give you this." - extends...

Making it Personal at Blogalicious 2012

by Dana J | Oct 9, 2012 | Marketing & Social Media

During the last weekend in September, I had the pleasure of attending Blogalicious. I've been thinking all week of the perfect words to describe the experience. This was my first time ever attending a blog conference out of state. I enjoyed every minute of the trip....

Headed to Blogalicious

by Dana J | Sep 27, 2012 | Marketing & Social Media

I'm in the middle of packing for Blogalicious 2012! This week has been crazy. Over the past 72 hours I've been immersed in shopping for a new car since I totaled my car 🙁 RIP Lexi 2003 - 2012 I was devastated to learn my car was totaled. Sigh. Oh well, it's...