What's the review?

Does anyone else rely on reviews when purchasing something, anything, and then never contribute to the reviews themselves?  I am totally guilty of this and I have to become better about writing reviews after both good and bad experiences.

We review comments pertaining to restaurants we want to visit, hotels we want to stay at, clothes we want to buy, events we want to go to, etc.  Yet I never take the time to write a review in either the positive or negative.  That all has to change!

What sites do we review the most?  For restaurant reviews we typically checkout Yelp, hotel reviews, Trip Advisor and products, Amazon.  

So what's my mid-year resolution?  Write reviews.  I can't help but think others will find them helpful, regardless of what they say, since I read theirs for guidance when making a decision.

First things first, I must write a negative review for Pounds and Ounces a few weeks ago.  While I was a bit dramatic with my disappointment, it was a terrible restaurant!  Not only was the food average, the service was terrible and they weren’t even that busy.  The manager put our check down before we were all even done eating.  I find this to be terribly rude (man I sound old).  

However, I did get to spend time with this pretty lady during her surprise visit to NYC.  That was the only good thing about Pounds and Ounces.

  

What sites do you heavily rely on for reviews?

xx,

KMH

Interview Dos and Dont's

Interviewing is a nerve racking ordeal, but we all have had to go through it.  

I have been recruiting for over three years now and have seen the best and the worst.  I am not sure if it's just our generation or technology has made us forget our manners, but there are a few very basic things to remember when interviewing.  

Here are a few things (take notes):

DOS:
** Research the company and people you're meeting.

** Arrive early.  NEVER be late.  I repeat, never be late.

** Bring a copy of your resume, don't assume the interviewers or recruiters will have on on hand.

** Send a thank you note to everyone you met.  It doesn't matter if it's in an email or hand written, but send something.

DON'TS:

** Don't send the exact same thank you note to everyone you met with.
** Don't speak negatively about previous employers or coworkers.
** Don't as the basic questions.  For example: "how long have you worked her and what do you enjoy most?"
** Don't be arrogant. 

Did you learn anything?  I hope so.

Don't underestimate the goal of an interview.  You are there to interview the company just as much as they are interviewing you.  Now go find yourself a great career that you enjoy.

XX,
KMH

More Time

There are not enough hours in the day.  Does anyone else feel the pressure to fit in at least 3 REALLY GOOD workouts in a week, along with everything else?

Here's something to remember that I thought was really funny though.  Just try to fit everything in and if you can't, there's always tomorrow.  :)

(Sidenote: This quotes comes to you as I watch Beyonce's documentary on our new Roku.  If you haven't purchased one of these just yet, buy one.)

I'm hoping to have some fall fashion round-ups for you soon.  There are so many great looks out there this season.

Next up, Likable Links!

xx,

KMH

Helpful Tips from Nance!

We had plenty of cake left after our wedding. More than I thought we would, honestly.

Since our wedding was in Kansas City and we have a tiny freezer, we had to store the top of our wedding cake at my parents' house.

Luckily, my mom researched how to store the top tier and called our cake lady to confirm the process. It turned out to be quite fresh when we received it this weekend!

Lucky for you, my Mom agreed to type up exactly what she did to ensure a delicious cake a year after your wedding. One piece of foil and a layer of saran wrap just won't cut it. Take notes...

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First things first, place the top tier in a cake box with a very tight fit.

Wrap the box in saran wrap.  Lots and lots of saran wrap! Go crazy! Then, once you think you have enough, do more! Done.

Next, wrap the saran wrapped cake box in an entire box of foil.  Wrap it from every angle.  Keep wrapping!  Wrap until you think you might be just ridiculous.

Even though it seems like an excessive amount of foil, you'll be thankful later.

Once you rip through all the foil, here's what the saran wrap layer looks like.

Put a note on top that says top of cake and you're done!  Put it in the freezer and wait patiently for a year. 

If you need to send to the bride a groom, send it overnight on dry ice in a Styrofoam container (very tight) inside of a box.  Again, make sure this is packed very tight!

Take to ups store. Make small talk with the very good looking middle aged (my age) UPS man!!!  :)

Track the package until noon the next day and unwrap immediately.  The cake needs to sit out on a cake platter for at least 24 hours before eating.

Finally, celebrate with a piece of wedding cake on your one year anniversary!




Follow these instructions and it will taste like the wedding day!!!

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Hope you enjoyed my Mom's post.

xx,
KMH