Type-A Parent Conference 2013 Ticket Giveaway


In the past few years, there has been a proliferation of new blogging, social media, and digital marketing conferences. Some have a focus on people who work in agencies, some are for bloggers starting out, and others are for coding and analytics geeks. Although I’ve found value in all of the conferences I’ve attended, I’ve […]

Winner – Breathing Space Blogger Retreat Ticket


Congrats to June Haskell, AKA Simply June, who is the winner of the ticket to Breathing Space Blogger Retreat.  Her entry simply said, “Relax? What’s that?” I think everyone feels that way to a point. I’m excited that Breathing Space is in less than two weeks! Can’t wait to have fun, enjoy the company of […]

Winner: $10 Restaurant.com Certificate


Amanda, aka @akean81, of Food Exercises is the winner of the $10 Restaurant.com gift certificate code. She said: “I would pick Phillips Seafood because I have never been there before and love seafood. I was looking at the menu and looks like they have some healthier options which is a huge plus for me.” Congrats, […]

Giveaway: $10 Restaurant.com Certificate


I am a total foodie, but in the most equal-opportunity way. I love home-cooked meals, greasy spoon diners, upscale bistros, BBQ joints, fish houses, sushi bars, fancy steakhouses, taco stands, and hole-in-the-wall ethnic spots. I post many of my reviews on my food blog, www.nicoleratesit.com. Unfortunately, my budget doesn’t keep up with food addiction. I […]

Listen up, Cali folks…my first giveaway!


This weekend I’ll be in California. It’s time to see my family and friends, and soak up some sun. As I was looking at rental cars, I found a super deal on my rental car, and gas prices are down dramatically. I’m not totally broke after paying bills this time. I’m feeling generous…so my first […]