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Writing an Authentic Post for a Brand

Pollinate — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:00:39 +0000

Alissa, our chief strategy officer and the editor of Rags to Stitches blog recently wrote a wonderful post over at SNAP! Conference blog about Writing an Authentic Sponsored Post.

Head on over and read all about what she says are her 5 KNOWS for Writing Authentic Posts for Brands.

“24 Carrot” Teacher Gifts & Virtual Spring Party with World Market {a guest post}

Pollinate — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:00:36 +0000

Today we have lovely Keri from Shaken Together blogging about bright and cheery spring accessories from World Market and some amazing teacher gifts.

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You know I love a good themed gift, right? Especially to say thank you to our hard working teachers. These “You’re Worth A Mint” and “Hands Down the Best Teacher” gifts are some of my favorites! So with Easter right around the corner, I decided it was high time for more gift giving! A party for the girls sounds perfect, but since I can fit you all in my house, I decided to throw a virtual Spring party for all of you sweet chicks so we can assemble some the cutest Easter teacher gifts ever!

So, let’s get this party started … come on in! I’ve decorated with some of the gorgeous brightly colored Spring decor from World Market! See:

Speckled Egg Wreath :: Wood Bark Bowl :: Speckled Eggs
Mossy Basket :: Speckled Egg Nests
Natural Fiber Chicks :: Speckled Egg Tree :: Flowering Twig Stacks

You can find tons of Easter and Spring inspiration on my chicks & bunnies and Spring fling Pinterest boards!

Now, that we’re all feeling festive, it’s time to put together the cutest little teacher gifts ever!! Since teachers are worth their weight in gold, I figured a basket over flowing with World Market goodies for our “24 Carrot” teachers would be perfect!!

Jelly Beans :: Carrot Treat Boxes :: Carrot Cake Cookies
Green Basket Kit :: Carrot Cake Cupcake Mix
Fiber Spring Bunnies :: Sunny Seeds Carrot :: Lindt Chocolate Carrots

So, now that the teacher gifts are assembled … we can just get down to some girl talk! And maybe plan a girls’ day out to see the new Disney movie OZ The Great and Powerful?! It comes out in theaters March 8th (in IMAX 3D!) and here is the trailer - what do you think?

World Market is also hosting The Great and Powerful Giveaway! The grand prize includes a private movie screening for 50 of your friends, FREE IMAX movie tickets for a year and a $1000 World Market gift card! Three first prize winners will also receive $500 gift cards! Oh the great and powerful shopping I could do!

Great and powerfully fun things come when you connect with World Market on Twitter, Pinterest and Facebook, too!!

Well, thanks for stopping by the party – I had a blast! And the clean up from this virtual party is awesome Hope your teachers love their gifts!

This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign withPollinate Media Group™ and World Market, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #WorldMarket.http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO.

Quick and Easy Recipes for your Super Bowl Party

Pollinate — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:39:54 +0000

The Super Bowl is only a few days away. Have you been planning the perfect party for weeks? Or did you just decide yesterday to host a get together? Either way, we have you covered!

First check out this awesome post from Shannon to pick up some easy tips for simple football entertaining using Rubbermaid containers:

5 Simple Tips for Football Entertaining from Madigan Made

And if you are still looking for that perfect recipe to wow your guests then check out a few of these from bloggers in our community who were inspired to create in the kitchen with new Rubbermaid products:

Chili Con Queso Dip and A Build Your Own Nacho Bar from Your Homebased Mom

Buffalo Ranch Wing Dip from White House Black Shutters

Caramel Corn from Crazy Little Projects

Black Bean and Corn Salsa from The Frugal Homemaker

Whether you are a 49ers fan or a Ravens fan, your party is sure to be a winner with Rubbermaid and any one of these recipes. And if you need even more recipe ideas, check out our previous game day recipe round-up here.

Tasty Treats for Your Super Bowl Party

Pollinate — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:24:44 +0000

The Super Bowl is only a few weeks away and if you are hosting a party for the big game, then look no further. Here are some awesome, new recipes to wow your guests. Bloggers from our community whipped up some delicious food using a little imagination and Rubbermaid containers.

Score big on game day with Rubbermaid!

Cookie Dough Dip from A Turtle’s Life for Me

Chocolate Saltine Crackers from Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke

Baked Buffalo Queso Fresco Wings from Katie’s Cucina

Nacho Surprise from S.A.S. Interiors

Coconut Lime Wings and Mango Salsa from Oleander + Palm

Summer’s Goals for 2013

Pollinate — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:51:38 +0000

We are ending our series of Goals for 2013 with Summer, one of our Community Managers.__________________
It seems that once you have kids time really seems to be put on fast forward! It’s so cliche, but I can’t believe it’s already a new year and this next one is going to be Sa-Weet! For sure the thing I am most looking forward to is the birth of lucky baby numero tres. Since this is mostly likely my last pregnancy I am really trying to soak in every moment and enjoy even the less enjoyable moments that come along with with the miracle of baby cookin’.

2012 was certainly filled with it’s own enjoyable moments and milestones. The thing that Lennie and I like to reflect on is how far Gavin has come this past year. January of 2012 Gavin was barely initiating speech and today he will watch a movie and recite the entire thing along with the characters. He is able to clearly (at least to us, we are fluent in “Gav-speak”) communicate his wants and needs which commonly include: bath, pajamies, waffles, games and pumpkin monsters.

Dylan’s personality has definitely developed this past year! It’s so fun to see how different 2 children from the same family can be. Gavin loves puzzles and the tablet and requires bribes of suckers or doughnuts in order for hugs and kisses. Dylan is constantly climbing on us for cuddle time, whacking everything in sight with his bat and trying to give the dogs “knucks” (fist bumps). He gets quite angry when Chewie does not reciprocate. He’s definitely a lover and a fighter

I’m not too big on New Year’s resolutions, but this year I really want to make this house our home. We have been renting for 4 years and I feel like we are still living in someone else’s house. We always have one foot out the door. Given the fact that baby #3 is due in July and our lease happens to be up in July, we have decided to commit to another year here. There is no part of me that thinks that moving at 9 months pregnant is a good idea. I may be delusional, but I am not a masochist. Lennie on the other hand thinks it’s totally do-able. Oh how I wish men could feel what it’s like to be pregnant, just for one day…you know one day would be all they could take.

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Years with the ones you love and wish you all the best in 2013!!!