I am Begging You. Let me Come to #SoFabCon14! #LuvSoFab14 #CollectiveBias

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Jamie

Disclosure:  This Blog Post and Video was created in hopes of winning a ticket to this year’s SoFabCon14 in Arkansas.  A dream come true if you ask me. 

The question “Why” is always front and center for anything.  Why do you want to travel? Why do you want to visit there?  Why do you want to go to this conference?

I’ve worked with SoFab for about the past year and half.  Collective Bias was the first blogging network that I felt truly gave me a chance at my small time blog, but not only that, it was a network that embraced all bloggers, gave everyone a chance, and we were all able to earn income from our talents: blogging.

Needless to say, it’s been a blessing in disguise.  Helping out in those times of need with that extra bit of income coming in.  Making the holidays a little bit sweeter, but also challenging me to do better as a blogger, and become a better blogger period.  I have grown as a blogger.  I have grown in my skills, and also with my photos especially when it comes to food.  I have a long ways to go still, but I am on the right path.  Collective Bias has been a huge part of that.

I’ve created a little video pretty much “Begging” for the chance to attend SoFabCon14 in Arkansas:

 

I want to attend the conference so I can truly meet the team behind Collective Bias, acquire even more skills to make me an even better blogger, and come back with more knowledge and skills to take my blogging to the next level and perhaps even become a campaign leader myself at Collective Bias.

Like I said in my video, the word I chose this year was to (be) genuine.  The video I created couldn’t have been more genuine with what I want to accomplish on my bucket list, but to do some of those things I need to take my blog to the next level, and that’s where attending SoFabCon truly comes into play.

Wishing everyone who’s created a submission “good luck” and can’t wait to see the entries.  #SoFabCon14 #LuvSoFab14 #CollectiveBias

And PS: On my bucket list is also to visit all 50 States.  I have never been to Arkansas so you’d get me closer to that amazing goal.


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Strawberries And Cream

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Jamie

It’s crazy to think that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, however, it is.  This time of the year I love making a meal at home for my SO and enjoying the night in together.

I’ve recently created this fun dessert “Strawberries and Cream,” and it’s a perfect option for Valentine’s Day.

Strawberriesncream

Ingredients needed:

1 8 oz Package Cream Cheese

1 8 oz container Mascarpone Cheese

1/2 Cup Sugar

2 1/4 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream

1 Container Strawberries

1/2 Cup Sugar

1 Package Lady Finger Cookies

Directions:

In a mixing bowl combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and mascarpone cheese together.  Blend together.  Put in small bowl and set aside.  Wash mixing bowl then place in 2 1/4 cups of Heavy Whipping Cream.  Beat on high until medium stiff peaks form.  Fold in mascarpone mixture.  Blend well together.  Refrigerate for 2 hours.

In the meantime, slice up strawberries, place in small bowl and cover with 1/2 cup sugar.  Place in fridge.

Right before serving place lady fingers in small bowIn the meantime, slice up strawberries, place in small bowl and cover with 1/2 cup sugar.  Place in fridge.   Spoon out cream on top of the lady fingers then cover with strawberries.  A perfect Valentine’s Day dessert or a nice summer treat.

 

 


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Katy Perry Announces her US Prismatic World Tour Dates:

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Jamie

Disclosure: I am a huge Katy Perry fan, and when I received the press release, it wasn’t hard to decide to write about this.  I’d give anything to see her in concert.  How about you? 

I love Katy Perry.  Seriously.  For years now, I have had a mad crush on her, and I rarely get mad crushes on celebrities.  With that being said, when I received the press release that she just announced her 2014 US World Prismatic Tour, I was ecstatic.  I quickly looked over the dates to see the nearest location for me, and happily looked upon San Jose, CA.  I then looked through the other cities and found she will be hitting 46 other US Cities beginning June 22nd in Raleigh, North Carolina.

But the real cool thing about Katy is how she chose to announce her tour.  On January 8th, Katy asked her fans “What makes your city Prismatic?”  Soon, videos came flooding in, and this video was made:

 

Katy Perry’s Prismatic World Tour is coming to the US beginning June 22nd, 2014 in Raleigh, North Carolina and hitting 46 other US cities.  Here are the dates and locations:

THE PRISMATIC WORLD TOUR

Date

Location

Venue

6/22/14

Raleigh, NC

PNC Arena *

6/24/14

Washington, DC

Verizon Center *

6/27/14

Nashville, TN

Bridgestone Arena *

6/28/14

Atlanta, GA

Philips Arena *

6/30/14

Tampa, FL

Tampa Bay Times Forum *

7/2/14

Sunrise, FL

BB&T Center *

7/3/14

Miami, FL

AmericanAirlines Arena *

7/9/14

New York, NY

Madison Square Garden *

7/11/14

Newark, NJ

Prudential Center *

7/15/14

Montreal, QC

Bell Centre *

7/16/14

Ottawa, ON

Canadian Tire Centre *

7/18/14

Toronto, ON

Air Canada Centre *

7/22/14

Pittsburgh, PA

CONSOL Energy Center *

7/24/14

Brooklyn, NY

Barclays Center *

8/1/14

Boston, MA

TD Garden *

8/4/14

Philadelphia, PA

Wells Fargo Center *

8/7/14

Chicago, IL

United Center *

8/10/14

Grand Rapids, MI

Van Andel Arena ^

8/11/14

Auburn Hills, MI

The Palace of Auburn Hills ^

8/13/14

Columbus, OH

Nationwide Arena ^

8/14/14

Cleveland, OH

Quicken Loans Arena ^

8/16/14

Louisville, KY

KFC Yum! Center ^

8/17/14

St. Louis, MO

Scottrade Center ^

8/19/14

Kansas City, MO

Sprint Center ^

8/20/14

Lincoln, NE

Pinnacle Bank Arena ^

8/22/14

Minneapolis, MN

Target Center ^

8/23/14

Fargo, ND

FARGODOME ^

8/26/14

Winnipeg, MB

MTS Centre ^

8/28/14

Saskatoon, SK

Credit Union Centre ^

8/29/14

Calgary, AB

Scotiabank Saddledome ^

8/31/14

Edmonton, AB

Rexall Place ^

9/9/14

Vancouver, BC

Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena #

9/12/14

Portland, OR

Moda Center #

9/13/14

Tacoma, WA

Tacoma Dome #

9/16/14

Anaheim, CA

Honda Center #

9/19/14

Los Angeles, CA

STAPLES Center #

9/22/14

San Jose, CA

SAP Center #

9/25/14

Glendale, AZ

Jobing.com Arena #

9/26/14

Las Vegas, NV

MGM Grand Garden Arena #

9/29/14

Salt Lake City, UT

EnergySolutions Arena #

9/30/14

Denver, CO

Pepsi Center #

10/2/14

Dallas, TX

American Airlines Center #

10/5/14

Memphis, TN

FedExForum #

10/6/14

Tulsa, OK

BOK Center #

10/8/14

New Orleans, LA

New Orleans Arena #

10/10/14

Houston, TX

Toyota Center ~

For those that are Citicard members: Citi® is the official credit card of THE PRISMATIC WORLD TOUR.  Citi® cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Tuesday, January 21 at 10:00 am local time through Citi’s Private Pass® Program.  For complete pre-sale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com.

Fans will also have the opportunity to purchase tickets early via Facebook on January 23. Details for Facebook pre-sale and the general on sale will be announced soon.  Additional information is available at www.KatyPerry.com.

So, is she coming to your city?  Who else is as excited as me?

 


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