Amanda Written Ritmos, Olive + Pepper Coat, Downtown Orlando Mural Photoshoot

Photography Tips: Planning a Photoshoot

KellyPeople

People LOVE taking pictures. Some people are shy or might be self-conscious of their smile, but most of the time they can’t wait to see the finished photos. Friends, family, and models get together; we laugh, we joke, we talk. Everyone has a blast at the photoshoots. But before the fun and creativity kicks in, planning the photoshoot is the most important part. We need to understand our cameras before…Continue reading Photography Tips: Planning a Photoshoot

Nontoxic Laundry Detergent Free and Clear

Bye-Bye Tide: Safe, Nontoxic Laundry Detergent

KellyWellness

A few months ago, Tide warned parents its laundry detergent is NOT safe for children in a lighthearted, trusting commercial way. As a longtime Tide laundry detergent consumer, loving its April Fresh scent in all its glory, I wanted to learn more. Children swallowed Tide Pods, mistaking it for candy in its colorful wrappers. Teens even held contests to eat the pods, some dying from the toxic chemicals in the…Continue reading Bye-Bye Tide: Safe, Nontoxic Laundry Detergent

How to make a clock Michaels DIY arts crafts

DIY Arts & Crafts: How to Make a Clock

KellyDIY

We adjusted our clocks for Daylight Saving Time this weekend  – or, we simply thanked technology for doing that for us! Today we’re going to make a clock to keep track of that time. Make a clock to accent your room, or gift this to someone who might need a little help leaving on time. I was inspired to make a clock when I spotted an unfinished, wooden clock face…Continue reading DIY Arts & Crafts: How to Make a Clock

Understanding customer service

Customer Service: The Art of Understanding

KellyCareer

We call them when we can’t solve a problem ourselves. We chat with them when we know it’s quicker and less controversial, and we yell at them when we don’t get our way. Who are they? Customer service reps. I’ve worked in customer service for nearly 8 years, from selling newspaper ad space to showcasing restaurant equipment, and now digital publishing. I understand both sides – as the customer and…Continue reading Customer Service: The Art of Understanding