Social Media Saturday: Plan Now to Start Later

Dec 2, 2017 | 1 comment

by Molly Jo Realy @MollyJoRealy

Frankly, My Dear . . . : Social Media Saturday

Frankly, My Dear . . . : Social Media Saturday

It’s never too soon to have an actual plan for your social media. [Says This Girl who has forgotten to write her blog posts til it’s almost bedtime.] So we’ll just call this part of our “Do I Say, Not As I Do” series, yah? #thankyouverymuch.

I recently shared ideas on daily planning. [Read: Planning is Key.] But what about those special projects like book launches or grand opening parties?

Here are a few ideas to keep you on track. [Note to self: Implement more, implement regularly. Just implement.]

  • Keep a calendar available and make note of important dates:
    • Make a list of what you’d like to accomplish. What is your goal for this project, and what steps can take you there? For instance, a successful book launch party includes Author Q&A, trivia with prizes, and perhaps a live reading from the new book. You should map out a time of the event, list the answers, and photograph your prizes ahead of time.
    • Invite, invite, invite. Remember 3 is The Key? Here’s the same theory. Announce your shindig. Remind people. Toss out one more friendly “hey are you coming?” notice.
  • Work backwards. That is, set the date and from there set up your To Do’s.
    • Let’s say your Twitter Party is on July 4th. You can’t always buy red, white, and blue decor in February, so make sure you remember to look over the discount sales after Memorial Day.
    • Hosting a live event? What will you serve? If you’re preparing the foods yourself, you’ll need time to buy the groceries, cook, and set things out. Make a grocery list and check it twice! You don’t want to run out of Bleu Cheese dressing for your ahh-mazing salads, right?
  • Get a few eyes on the project.
    • Ask a trusted friend or colleague to review your plan with you and help fill in some gaps.
    • Google party plans and check for ideas to add.

If you have projects happening in the New Year, are you already planning for them? If so, how?

Share your project planning ideas in the comments!

TWEET THIS: Social Media Saturday: Plan Now to Start Later @RealMojo68 #socialmedia #planner

With an erasable pen and an open Happy Planner,
Happy scheduling!
~Molly Jo

And Frankly, My Dear . . . That’s all she wrote!

Sweeten my tea and share:

Five Things Friday: Gifts That Don’t Cost

Dec 1, 2017 | 1 comment

by Molly Jo Realy @MollyJoRealy

Frankly, My Dear . . . :Five Things Friday

Frankly, My Dear . . . : Five Things Friday

The holiday season can bring families together, feelings of holiday cheer, and more stress than you can shake a stick at.

It’s also a season of “How do I possibly do this?” and “How can we manage that?”

Finding that perfect gift for someone isn’t always an option when the price tag is higher than your ceiling.

Here are few ideas for giving without going broke:

Frankly, My Dear . . . : Five Things Friday

Frankly, My Dear . . . : Five Things Friday

  1. Give the gift of time. Spend a few hours chatting over coffee. Catch up with an old friend. Drive over to your brother’s house. Take a loved one to dinner. Turn off your phone and outside distractions, and just be with each other. Rediscover the commonalities you have, and learn how you’ve changed.
    Frankly, My Dear . . . : Five Things Friday: Gifts That Don't Cost

    Frankly, My Dear . . . : Five Things Friday: Gifts That Don’t Cost

     

  2. Give the gift of service. How often do we say, “I wish there were more hours in a day?” What we mean is, “I can’t possibly do everything on the list, all the time.” Helping someone with household cleaning, running errands for them, or driving them to appointments is a great gift. Companionship while conquering a To Do List is a double gift!
    Frankly, My Dear . . . : Five Things Friday: Gifts That Don't Cost

    Frankly, My Dear . . . : Five Things Friday: Gifts That Don’t Cost

     

  3. Give the gift of encouragement. We all need to be emboldened. Tell your peeps what you admire about them, and watch them soar. Keep telling them, and they’ll soar even higher.
    Frankly, My Dear . . . : Five Things Friday: Gifts That Don't Cost

    Frankly, My Dear . . . : Five Things Friday: Gifts That Don’t Cost

     

  4. Give the gift of creativity. We’re all good at something. Some are woodworkers, some excel in the kitchen. Others are writers, painters, quilters. Each of us has a talent that is meant to be shared with others. Create a homemade gift, or spend time creating/crafting with others and helping them discover what they’re good at!
    Frankly, My Dear . . . : Five Things Friday: Gifts That Don't Cost

    Frankly, My Dear . . . : Five Things Friday: Gifts That Don’t Cost

     

  5. Give the gift of asking. To truly bless others, we need to know what they want or need. Pay attention. Develop deeper conversations. When they say “A”, don’t misinterpret it as “B”. Understand that understanding is deeper than just talk. Formulate questions that lead you to their answer, and be creative with your solution.

    Frankly, My Dear . . . : Five Things Friday: Gifts That Don't Cost

    Frankly, My Dear . . . : Five Things Friday: Gifts That Don’t Cost

What gifts do you like to give?

TWEET THIS: Five Things Friday: #Gifts That Don’t Cost @RealMojo68 #holiday

With a light bulb and a thinking cap,
Happy gifting!
~Molly Jo

And Frankly, My Dear . . . : That’s all she wrote!

Sweeten my tea and share:

The Unemployment Cookbook: Hot Dog Casserole

Nov 30, 2017 | 1 comment

by Molly Jo Realy @MollyJoRealy

Frankly, My Dear . . . : The Unemployment Cookbook

Frankly, My Dear . . . : The Unemployment Cookbook

Looks deelicious, doesn’t it? That thar’ cover is an honest photo, taken in the test kitchens for New Inklings Press. Okay, not really. It was taken by my brother, but he is a professional photographer, and he did format the cookbook for me way back when. So, kudos to realycreative.com for some amazing work, yah?

I was thumbing through the Cookbook tonight and realized I haven’t posted a recipe for a while. So, in Nippers’ commentary fashion, I give you our feature story, the Hot Dog Casserole.

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The Unemployment Cookbook: Hot Dog Casserole

The Unemployment Cookbook: Hot Dog Casserole

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg hot dogs, sliced into “coins”. I prefer gold, but you can't always eat that.
  • 1 can (16 oz) green beans, drained. If you feel like traveling but don't have your passport, use French cut.
  • 1 can (16 oz) Cream of Mushroom soup, undiluted. That means don't add anything to it but love.
  • 1/2 tsp worcestershire or soy sauce. Or 1/4 tsp of each.
  • 1 can (2.8 oz) French fried onions. Did you know they make them with a cheesy flavor now?
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded. You can use a pre-shredded mix-Cheese blend for a variety.

Instructions

  1. Combine hot dogs, green beans, 1/2 can of French fried onions, 1/2 cup cheese.
  2. Add in soup and worcestershire/soy sauce. Mix thoroughly. You want the flavors to play well together.
  3. Bake uncovered at 350 for 25 minutes.
  4. Remove from oven.
  5. Top with remaining French fried onions and cheese.
  6. Bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes.
https://franklymydearmojo.com/2017/11/30/the-unemployment-cookbook-hot-dog-casserole/

Best served with bread. Or a salad. Or a glass of wine. Or all of the above. But not frog legs. Just sayin.

Frankly, My Dear . . . : The Unemployment Cookbook

Frankly, My Dear . . . : The Unemployment Cookbook

With a wave of the fork and a fake French accent,
Bon appetit!
~Molly Jo

And Frankly, My Dear . . . That’s all she wrote!

Sweeten my tea and share: