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The Mother’s Day Gift to Inspire Mom to CelebrateEveryday
Mother’s Day is Sunday May 10th, 2015, give the Mother’s Day gift sure to inspire mom to celebrate everyday, give her An Appealing Plan the book. Your mom is your inspiration, doesn’t she deserve a Mother’s Day gift to inspire her to live everyday to the fullest and in the most beautiful way? Every day is a gift, so let’s celebrate it! Each section of An Appealing Plan features season-specific menus and design ideas. Apart from being inspired by the seasons themselves, I also find inspiration for my recipes from my childhood, travels, and favorite restaurants. Some featured recipes are: Baked Brie with Almonds and Rosemary Syrup, Spinach and Gruyere Quiche,…
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The Crazy Marketing Ladies Guest Interview Feature
Ever have a crazy marketing idea? Well then you are going to love this feature because I have the honor of introducing you to a new podcast called The Crazy Marketing Ladies Show, and it is all about business, website, social media and ways business various owners are using marketing to grow and expand their businesses. For my interview I sat with Lynn Van Meter to discuss my process of creating, launching, marketing, fully funding and executing my Kickstarter to publish my first book An Appealing Plan – A Year Of Everyday Celebrations. Listen into The Crazy Marketing Ladies Show podcast here. In this interview we talked about fears that…
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How Does Violette De Ayala #CelebrateEveryday
In this interview with Violette De Ayala we discuss An Appealing Plan, the book and how she finds ways to #CelebrateEveryday. For the book launch I wanted to ask a few of my favorite people how they find ways in their busy schedules to celebrate everyday. The #CelebrateEveryday Interview Series is a collection of these interviews. Enjoy! Learn more + pick up your copy of An Appealing Plan here! MORE ABOUT VIOLETTE DE AYALA :: Violette realized her destiny was to enrich both the professional and personal lives of talented women looking to grow their businesses, revenues, and connections. As a serial entrepreneur with an obsession for business growth, she…
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South Tampa Book Launch Event at Datz
Tampa Bay you are in luck!! Two chance to party this weekend! Come out and join me at the official South Tampa launch party at DATZ new warehouse location on December 6th! All the details are below — just click the invite to RSVP on Facebook. Keeping with DATZ’s already fabulous atmosphere, the event will be open house style, fun and casual. We will be in the retail area, perfect for picking up a few gifts for your foodie favs! Light refreshments will be served but I encourage you to get there early for lunch or stay for dinner – and of course visit the bar to try their amazing…
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How Does Tabitha Blue of Fresh Mommy Blog #CelebrateEveryday
For the book launch I wanted to ask a few of my favorite people how they find ways in their busy schedules to celebrate everyday. The #CelebrateEveryday Interview Series is a collection of these interviews. Enjoy! Buy your copy of An Appealing Plan today! MORE ABOUT TABITHA BLUE :: Tabitha has been named Tampa Bay’s most influential mommy blogger and is the writer behind FreshMommyBlog.com. She has made appearances on Daytime TV and has been featured multiple times in print and online magazines, other blogs and websites. Tabitha has been pursued for her eye to maximize space and potential in the own home while maintaining a sense of style and comfort for kids.…
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The BooK has Arrived! An Appealing Plan Book Launch Video.
I am super excited to share the news with you…. the book arrived. It is real and in person!! We are in the process of updating the official book page with information like event dates, local purchase locations, shopping and planning lists to download for each occasion, An Appealing Plan book clubs and much more to come so be sure to check back often but in the meantime… I was doing a little fall decorating around the house and my monogrammed white pumpkins inspired me to create a launch video! It is quick and to the point check it out and let me know what you think! Signed copies can…
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Snack Time: Savory Vs. Sweet Recipes
It is the great debate in the world of snack foods. Which side of the foodie fence do you stand on? Savory VS Sweet? Olives VS Cupcakes? For the last few weeks my world has become consumed by completing my first book, An Appealing Plan: A Year of Everyday Celebrations, and I have been neglect on posting anything on the blog. To be honest, I am going a little stir crazy finalizing reciepes in all the categories so lets have a little fun and distract me for a moment if you don’t mind. I know without a doubt which way I lean, but what about you? When you are craving…
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Recipe Testers Needed For An Appealing Plan The Book
I am thrilled to be making a dream come true and to be working on my first book which includes tablescapes, floral arrangements, seasonal decorating ideas as well as many recipes. It will feature some of An Appealing Plan’s most popular cocktail and food recipes inspired by my family and mentors as well as my personal creations. Before we publish these recipes, we need to test them to ensure that what works on my table will work in your kitchen too! That’s where you come in. An Appealing Plan is seeking recipe testers. If you are interested, please read the requirements below and then submit an application. Recipe Tester Information…
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Passion To Print: Final Days of Kickstarter Campaign
A heartfelt thank you to you all for your support of the Kickstarter project! We are heading into our final 8 days of pledging and we are currently 65% funded towards the $5,000 goal. {are you a backer? Proudly share this image along with the link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/286026825/an-appealing-plan-the-book} As I mentioned, we are shooting the last of the sections of the book this month and a few days ago I brought together friends and their families for a summer gathering on the river complete with crabs, corn, craft beer and a selection of summer berries. The day was perfect, the shoot was a success and we ended the day on a…
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Passion to Print Day 9: Behind The Scenes Summer Celebration
DAY 9!! How is this possible that we are already 9 days into the kickstarter project? Wasn’t it just Day 1??Time is flying by and my feelings of gratitude and love are doubling by the day. Your support has been amazing! Thank you. Today I am sharing a few behind the scenes images of our latest photoshoot, a tablescape and recipes for a Summer Celebration. This table was inspired by the amazing pink peonies I was able to scoop up locally as well as a fabulous blue and white table linen perfect for summer with a casual but chic flare. Photoshoots are SO glamours, don’t you think?? Well maybe not…
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Fools + Memories Rush In
Have you ever seen the movie “Fools Rush In”? I have, about 10+ times, but probably only once with an actual plan to watch it. The other 9+ times are due to channel surfing and landing on it, unable to click away. It’s not the best love story ever created for the big screen but still there is something so compelling about it. Endearing, romantic, new love, family issues and the occasional comedic scene, what’s not to love. I recently caught about 30 minutes the other day during one of my favorite scenes when Salma Hayek {the female lead} surprises Mathew Perry {the male lead} by taking him to the…
