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Rebecca Lando had a passion for making healthy home cooked meals on a budget.  She took that passion and created a web video series that showed off her recipes and helped other foodies cook on a budget.  Her story is part of American Express’ #PassionProject series which is shining the spotlight on enterprising people that follow their dreams.  Rebecca has gained a large enough following online that she has a dream to release a cookbook based off her webshow.  What is your passion?  What do you wish you could do everyday to bring more enjoyment of fulfillment to your life?  Take a look at what some others are passionate about at youtube.com/americanexpress.

American Express is taking the extra step to help 70 people out there with a passion.  Show off your #PassionProject and enter for your chance to win $2,000 to pursue your passion – http://www.youtube.com/user/AmericanExpress/MembershipDoes

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This post was written as part of my sponsored partnership with the Stiletto Media Blogger Network.

Toyota is partnering with Food Bank For New York City to bring food to areas that were most impacted by Superstorm Sandy. The program – coined Meals Per Hour – activated a team from the Toyota Production System Support Center (TSSC), which shares Toyota know-how with nonprofits and other organizations to help them do more with less.

Focusing on a mobile food unit and a distribution program in New York’s Sandy affected area, Toyota sought to increase the number of meals that were given out in per hour. Through small, powerful changes, the team was able to increase the number of emergency meal boxes from 25 to 450 per hour! How brilliant is that???  

So if Toyota was able to think of a small change that created a powerful impact in a community, why can’t I?? 

My friends over at The Stiletto Media Blogger Network encouraged me to share insight on any small changes that has helped me over the years…Do you agree with them?  What else would you add to the list?   View Post

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People ask why someone like me, who went to her first Broadway show at 5, now lives in suburbia. But two kids later, I can’t help but think – “Why wouldn’t I?”

Related Post:  Westchester Welcome Legoland

The city and the suburbs. Which is the best place to raise a family? Here are my insights into the age-old debate.

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With the release of Monsters University and Descipable Me 2 in theaters, my toddler keeps asking me to take him to the movies but, with a 5 month old, how can I possibly handle the two?  Do I get a sitter for the newborn?  Or do I wait for the DVD version?

Well, with these six simple tips  – passed down to me from other moms and from the web –  you won’t have to deprive your toddler from going to the movies even with a newborn in tow:

1. Plan ahead.  Read reviews, watch the rating and get advice from friends and family prior going to the movie. Also have the toddler take his bathroom break before the movie starts.  Get suitable treats for your toddler so that his/her experience is an enjoyable one.

2. Nap before.  For your toddler that is…if he/she is cranky, the movie experience will be a dreaded one and you’ll be leaving way before the movie starts.  For your newborn though, it might be best if you wait it out before their nap and hopefully your baby will sleep right through the movie.  A win win for all. View Post

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One of the biggest myths about attending a blog conference is that they are for newbie bloggers. This could not be further from the truth! A blog conference is for everyone, no matter how long you have been blogging. So if you are serious about your craft and love what you do, the first step in doing so is attending a blogger conference and I highly suggested signing up for The Blog Workshop (#TBW).  As a paid member, you get access to FREE workshops, conferences and a be amongst a community of other fellow bloggers.

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You still have time to register for The Blog Workshop upcoming semesters, just sign up here to do so.

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Attending The Blog Workshop is about more than learning new information, even though that is a big part of it. #TBW is about making connections, building a tribe, getting that aha moment and coming away ready to take on the blogging world.

Check out the video below for the further information on #TBW.  

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