Words from the wise a.k.a. my dad from his mentor. “The ever presence of mediocrity requires constant vigilance. Mediocrity is everywhere. If you allow mediocrity to happen, you fall into the commonplace and you become ordinary.” Do you know what this means? Do you know someone like this? Is it you? Don’t let it be and don’t stand for it in the workplace, in your relationships or in any part of your life. So, stand out. Work hard. Go for… Continue Reading
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Andre Champagne for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I can’t believe that summer is coming to an end! Where did the time go? Every day seems to pass by faster and faster. But, do you know what that means? It means that Halloween is right around the corner and it is one of the most fun party days, right? Plus, it means that all of your friends and loved ones are back from epic travel vacays so you need to celebrate. And…it is football season (can we hear… Continue Reading
LinkedIn has become somewhat “spammy” for me lately (how about you?). However, I have found some interesting new contacts through the site. One of those contacts is Anthony Witt who is the awesome voice and person behind the Champion Entrepreneur Podcast. After a few scheduling issues we were finally able to sit down and record an episode about blogging and social media influence. Take a listen and let me know what you think! Anthony was first class from start to finish and I think his voice rocks! What about you? Thank you for the opportunity to share a bit of… Continue Reading
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Shoebox. All snarky thoughts are of course my own. People love jokes and funny sayings. It is a given. We all love to laugh in one way or another. It is good for your soul. I don’t call myself the queen of snark for no reason. I know a thing or two about rebellious humor and love to live life in the snark lane. If you haven’t been paying attention “Snarky is witty but younger and better looking”. Life is hard enough as it is so I firmly believe… Continue Reading
Navigating the beginnings of a new relationship is notoriously hard. When are you moving too fast and when are you moving too slow? Communicating with someone new is fraught with potential ways to mess up. If you come on too strong, you could scare them off. But if you play it too cool, they might think you’re not interested. How should you communicate when you’ve only been seeing each other for a few weeks or even days? Use the tips below to navigate this complicated point in your budding relationship. And hopefully, you can help it develop into something more…. Continue Reading
I love the summer! I am super active and out and about but running around in the heat sometimes leads to my skin being a little unhappy with me. How about you? There are so many skincare brands out there that sometimes it can be confusing to find the right one for your skin type. I am excited to announce derma e® just released a brand new Purifying Skincare Line. I am a huge fan or derma e®. I am a lover of their scar gel and swear by it but this new Purifying Line is pretty awesome and is… Continue Reading
One of my favorite southern California Lady Bloggers has created a cool new show called, “Ten Minutes In Tinsel Town” and she has invited me to be a guest this today Tuesday, July 14 at 6PM. It is streams live via Blab and Meerkat. Jump on it as it is sure to be a great show plus it is Melissa’s Birthday so we will be partying Tinsel Town style. BTW – I thought it was a podcast a first since I had never heard of Blab and had to clarify with her about the interface. Good, because I needed… Continue Reading
If you are deeply in love with your partner, it’s a good idea to show them from time to time. Saying “I love you” at the end of telephone calls sometimes isn’t enough. However, I know from experience how difficult it can be to come up with the best gestures. With that in mind, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking of different ideas you might like to try. I’ve even used some of them myself in the past, and so I’m pretty confident you’ll get some good results. Of course, you are free to do whatever you think is… Continue Reading
Thanks Sara for another great post. This one is about knowing when divorce is really your best option. Most people would like to think they are going to remain in love with their partner for their entire life. However, things sometimes get in the way of that, and so it’s important we all know when it’s time to call it a day. Of course, there are usually many different things to consider, and that is especially the case if there are children involved. Even so, the little ones don’t need to hear their mommy and daddy constantly arguing, as that… Continue Reading
As most of you know I spend the better part of my life on a plane or traveling in a car with my boyfriend a.k.a. my suitcase. He is great but I just wish he would carry his own stuff because I am tired of pushing him around. What’s the fun in that? While working in the music business I always thought I would be on tour with a rock band but find myself 10 years later touring cities I have never been to while representing Cox Business and Inc. Magazine at stellar events around the country. I support and… Continue Reading
One thing I’ve noticed about girls is that they tend to romanticize relationships. There are plenty of ladies out there who think that getting with someone is the answer to all their problems. Well, it’s not. A relationship is not the main course – it’s more of a side dish. That means that it should be a bonus, rather than everything to you. When you get with someone, you have to know that it’s what you want. Here are six things every girl should know about relationships. #1 Both of you have to work at it Relationships are two-sided things…. Continue Reading
NA NA NA NA NA NA you say it’s your birthday! It is my Birthday too…..tomorrow (June 12). But, who is counting? I stopped a long time ago. Cheers to all of you! Thank you for making MelanysGuydlines so much fun. It has been a wild ride these past few years but cheers to many, many more! For my birthday, I want all of you to keep reading, following and sharing (and for the Golden State Warriors to win tonight)! For my birthday, I want all of you to keep reading, following and sharing (and for the Golden State Warriors… Continue Reading
