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Emily Moore
I'm a college student living on a small income. I'm always looking for new and quick recipes to fit my budget.
Mehul Kar:
I try not to think about the budget but cooking is probably a lot cheaper than eating out. $70 of grocery lasted me two weeks (and counting).
117 weeks ago
117 weeks ago
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soups are always a great, cheap and filling way to eat well on a budget. there are so many varieties and you can make a lot for litte money. ...Moresoups are always a great, cheap and filling way to eat well on a budget. there are so many varieties and you can make a lot for litte money. vegetable soups and bean soups are good budget stretchers, and i have a phenomenal recipe for peanut butter soup. with the leftover peanut butter in the jar, you can have peanut butter sandwiches. my blog also has some tips for eating on a budget as well as a couple of menu plans.
117 weeks ago
117 weeks ago
Kyle Hendrickson
Men are stupid. That's what the media constantly tells me: http://bit.ly/b0Z7ts
95 weeks ago from Social Media, Personal Development, Blogging Ideas, I am Gen Y and Wordpress Bloggers3 more
William Bryan, Vinnie Bergl, Bryson Saez and Emily Moore and 1 others recommended this
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ety who have come to base their culture on what they see on TV, I think the main reason people watch these shows is that it shows something that ...Moreety who have come to base their culture on what they see on TV, I think the main reason people watch these shows is that it shows something that is "less than" what most people think of themselves as. People like to point and laugh at "stupid people". We're not allowed to do it in the "real world", so we turn to TV to provide a source of stupid people to laugh at.
73 weeks ago
73 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
Wow! All of you Brazen members in Chicago have been pretty quiet. Let's liven things up a little!
I just started creating some official Twitter Lists for Brazen members in different cities around the country. I'm hoping that it helps you guys meet new people in the community and stay connected. Leave your Twitter ID as a reply below and we'll add you to the Brazen Chicago Twitter List that we're creating over here >> http://twitter.com/BrazenCareerist/brazen-in-chicago
99 weeks ago from The Windy City Crew, Chicago Information Technology and Young Professionals of Chicago1 more
Zack Zaban and Paul Blackwell recommended this
Penelope Trunk
What do you think about changing your last name when you get married? I can't believe people do it, actually. I mean, you have an established track record in the workplace by the time most people get married. Why undermine yourself by telling people to call you another name? I have had so much trouble with my own name changes (people googling the wrong name, for instance) I can't believe people bring this on themselves. the practice strikes me as antiquated.
Aiden Schade:
This conversation is particularly interesting to me, because a few years back, I actually changed my entire name; first, middle, and last. It had ...MoreThis conversation is particularly interesting to me, because a few years back, I actually changed my entire name; first, middle, and last. It had a lot to do with forging my own identity.
In a historical sense, surnames used to be a lot more descriptive of a person, which is why most surnames translate into medieval professions, locations, and traits.
89 weeks ago
In a historical sense, surnames used to be a lot more descriptive of a person, which is why most surnames translate into medieval professions, locations, and traits.
89 weeks ago
Kelly Seiler:
Does anyone know someone who added their husband's name as a middle name? I kinda like the idea, but it seems like it would ruin the flow of my ...MoreDoes anyone know someone who added their husband's name as a middle name? I kinda like the idea, but it seems like it would ruin the flow of my name.
85 weeks ago
85 weeks ago
Ty Unglebower
They say that these days just about everybody in the workforce considers "creativity" to be the most valuable and highly sought after asset. Yet from what I see, this doesn't seem to be so as often as is indicated. I still think most everyday jobs still look for cogs. Robots. Why are so many obviously creative people out of work? Have they not proven they are creative, or is it not as valued as some think? How can a person prove they are "creative" in order to get a piece of this action?
91 weeks ago from Washington D.C., Baltimore Brazen, Creating a Life You Love and Creatively Inspired2 more
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Diana Luepke:
The last couple of comments remind me of how design thinking and similar approaches discuss constraints - the idea being that constraints and ...MoreThe last couple of comments remind me of how design thinking and similar approaches discuss constraints - the idea being that constraints and processes aren't just a negative thing holding us back from being creative, they are the container that gives us some form with which to be creative. Yes, it's important that management help cultivate an environment in which creativity is valued, cultivated, and provided a safe container in which to run a little wild. My comments about inertia definitely aren't an excuse for not making that effort, they're just an acknowledgement of the challenges we face. But as someone who is trying to help creative ideas and approaches see the light, I try to think of those challenges and that inertia as MY constraints. Though I don't think it feels very much like a safe container most of the time in this case...
91 weeks ago
91 weeks ago
Barbara Bowen:
I guess we're trying to identify what conditions are optimal for producing positive change. And to better understand the various unpredictable ...MoreI guess we're trying to identify what conditions are optimal for producing positive change. And to better understand the various unpredictable factors: like who in the environment is identifying (or not) a needed change, who is aligned (or not) with changing conditions introduced, who (or not) is listening and communicating effectively at any stage. I believe this applies us all, whether we are entrepreneurs or connected to a larger organization or business. Change seems to mostly follow a jagged line, in my own frames of reference. Do you guys experience it that way in your own working lives? What do you witness as conditions under which positive changes are adopted efficiently and successfully?
91 weeks ago
91 weeks ago
Dannielle Blumenthal
When a salad costs $7.50 without a drink it looks piggy to go out for lunch every day no matter who you are. Not that I am such a hotshot but I just refuse to spend it. Fortunately people forgive me the unbelievable smell of my Trader Joe's smoked trout in a can. Which isn't much cheaper actually. (It is delicious by the way and only 135 calories per pkg.)
Vinnie Bergl:
First of all, I can relate to the pungent food dilemma. I love sardines and kippers, but I know a lot of people find them repulsive, so I try to ...MoreFirst of all, I can relate to the pungent food dilemma. I love sardines and kippers, but I know a lot of people find them repulsive, so I try to keep them for nights when I'm the only one left in the office (which is most of them) and need a meal.
As to the original question, I think the idea of having to eat out for the sake of social status is utterly absurd. Maybe in the past that was a legitimately useful signal, but I don't think successful people can afford to be that shallow anymore.
99 weeks ago
As to the original question, I think the idea of having to eat out for the sake of social status is utterly absurd. Maybe in the past that was a legitimately useful signal, but I don't think successful people can afford to be that shallow anymore.
99 weeks ago
Joy Kennelly:
We're fortunate where I'm working now since they have 4 catering companies serve food for the entire company at lunch and people rarely leave as a ...MoreWe're fortunate where I'm working now since they have 4 catering companies serve food for the entire company at lunch and people rarely leave as a result. Now all I have to worry about is choosing the lowest calorie offering there. Have to say though, I am so glad you ladies aren't eating near me since the smell sounds nauseating!:)
99 weeks ago
99 weeks ago
Vinnie Bergl
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Ryan Paugh
I rarely eat breakfast. I'm just not hungry first thing in the morning. Not too mention, as soon as I wake up I'm already running out the door. I'm realizing that this habit poorly affects my brain power at work. Any suggestions for what I can do?
106 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!, Brazen Foodies and Health and Nutrition1 more
Bryon Ownby:
@Ryan, I've been like this my whole life until the past year. My experiment, it does help with AM brain drain - more than I realized (although my ...More@Ryan, I've been like this my whole life until the past year. My experiment, it does help with AM brain drain - more than I realized (although my brain doesn't really function until after 10am and stops at 2am). Anything that's halfway nutritious will work (and a little caffeine doesn't hurt).
103 weeks ago
103 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh:
@Bryon -- Caffeine is one of my problems! I drink a lot of coffee and if I don't eat enough I get jittery.
I'm not a morning person either. It ...More@Bryon -- Caffeine is one of my problems! I drink a lot of coffee and if I don't eat enough I get jittery.
I'm not a morning person either. It takes me til around 10AM to really get my brain going. I spend the morning doing administrative tasks that don't take too much of my brain power.
103 weeks ago
I'm not a morning person either. It ...More@Bryon -- Caffeine is one of my problems! I drink a lot of coffee and if I don't eat enough I get jittery.
I'm not a morning person either. It takes me til around 10AM to really get my brain going. I spend the morning doing administrative tasks that don't take too much of my brain power.
103 weeks ago
Vinnie Bergl
During the blogging webinar a couple weeks back, the topic of hosting sites was briefly mentioned. As I recall, Penelope more or less insinuated that using anything but Wordpress is laughable. Is this common blogosphere perception? I realize that Wordpress has better commenting, and Wordpress blogs generally have more "professional" aesthetics. That said, when I'm directed to a Blogger blog, I don't automatically think amateursville. Is there something else I'm missing?
Zack Zaban:
I recently moved my blog from tumblr to Wordpress and couldn't be happier. For those who are toying around with blogs and don't know if they want ...MoreI recently moved my blog from tumblr to Wordpress and couldn't be happier. For those who are toying around with blogs and don't know if they want to commit, tumblr is a great resource to "test the waters." however, I have found that Wordpress is so much more powerful and adaptable to my needs in comparison to other platforms. The strength of Wordpress comes from the hundreds of widgets and plugins available to download.
118 weeks ago
118 weeks ago
paulmacp:
The problem with testing the waters is you lose all the work you have put into a temporary home for your writings. Backward links are the currency ...MoreThe problem with testing the waters is you lose all the work you have put into a temporary home for your writings. Backward links are the currency of the web. If you keep moving you lose links and thus value to the all knowing and all judging Google Bot. Even if you move your content (unless you know how to do http redirects) you lose all the value and prominence you may have gained from Google or other people linking to your old home (content) on the net.
118 weeks ago
118 weeks ago
Stanley Lee
I have hit a wall recently in terms of blog topics since my rant about networking dinner events. Where do you typically look for topics to blog about?
Stanley Lee:
Didn't anticipate more replies after my thank-you note. But I did inherently follow the suggestions before reading them and found a pair of new ...MoreDidn't anticipate more replies after my thank-you note. But I did inherently follow the suggestions before reading them and found a pair of new topics that I would like to personally talk about for the next 2 or 3 blog entries.
120 weeks ago
120 weeks ago
Jessica Schanberg:
Why not write about what is on your mind? An issue that either is troubling you or making you happy? Delve a little deeper and get personal about ...MoreWhy not write about what is on your mind? An issue that either is troubling you or making you happy? Delve a little deeper and get personal about it. How, where, when and why? That's how I approach it. Hope that helps...
119 weeks ago
119 weeks ago
Stanley Lee
On a second thought, it may make sense to post my question here to get more opinions on improvement. My friend is in the progress of starting a hub called "EngineersUnited." The actual hub website is still in-progress. However, it has its own Twitter account, fb fan page, and BC network. While the fb fan page is gaining a fair number of fans, thanks to many of my fb friends being in that circle. However, the activity level on fb and also on BC is very low.
Stanley Lee:
@Vinnie: I understand what you mean. Even I'm guilty of that, as I usually end up staying home or in the lab getting work done rather than hanging ...More@Vinnie: I understand what you mean. Even I'm guilty of that, as I usually end up staying home or in the lab getting work done rather than hanging out and socializing. Not b/c I don't like to hang out or socialize, but I don't want to do so at the expense of dealing with the consequences of not getting work done. What you have identified is a good start.
120 weeks ago
120 weeks ago
Mustafa Abousaleh:
Yeah, I have noticed what you guys mean. I think however that there are alot of very outgoing engineers in the world whom love to be well-versed ...MoreYeah, I have noticed what you guys mean. I think however that there are alot of very outgoing engineers in the world whom love to be well-versed in technology at the same time. I am wondering, what could appeal to engineers worldwide?
120 weeks ago
120 weeks ago
JR Moreau
I've tried my hand at making fruit smoothies for breakfast lately. As I suspected, they're not quite as filling or hold over my hunger as well as eggs, but I figure it's a damn good way to get more fruit in my diet. I'm also adding yogurt, soy milk, protein powder and a scoop of almond or peanut butter.
Any tips or recipes for your favorites?
Jenn Sutherland:
I can't help but chime in anytime oats are mentioned. I eat steelcuts every day - make a big batch: 1 1/3 c oats to 4 c liquid, and that makes ...MoreI can't help but chime in anytime oats are mentioned. I eat steelcuts every day - make a big batch: 1 1/3 c oats to 4 c liquid, and that makes 6-7 servings, then store in indiv containers. I like them cooked in 2c apple cider 2c almond milk + 2 apples peeled and chopped, cinnamon, and 2 T brown sugar. Add a handful of chopped dried fruit occasionally too.
121 weeks ago
121 weeks ago
Marian Schembari
What do you guys think about the effectiveness of buying your own domain name? I shelled out the dough but I've seen a lot of SUPER successful blogs with url's with blogspot or wordpress in the ink. Thoughts?
Cate Huston:
Moving from wordpress to hosting my own wordpress blog forced me to switch to using google analytics rather than the default wordpress analytics ...MoreMoving from wordpress to hosting my own wordpress blog forced me to switch to using google analytics rather than the default wordpress analytics and gave me more options to customize the theme etc.
Switching to google analytics was really useful, because then I knew how much time people were spending on my site on average and what the bounce rate was. I also got better feedback about what search queries and websites were driving traffic. Simple changes really improved my bounce rate, too.
122 weeks ago
Switching to google analytics was really useful, because then I knew how much time people were spending on my site on average and what the bounce rate was. I also got better feedback about what search queries and websites were driving traffic. Simple changes really improved my bounce rate, too.
122 weeks ago
Iz:
Dealing with musicians at my blog when it was blogspot, I saw a bit of success but I went dotcom to make it a bit more legit when it comes to ...MoreDealing with musicians at my blog when it was blogspot, I saw a bit of success but I went dotcom to make it a bit more legit when it comes to dealing with publicists who want to know that they are getting their artists the best publicity but I would say that the content trumps the url at the end of the day.
122 weeks ago
122 weeks ago
Mehnaz Thawer
Any ideas for quick, hot lunches for vegetarians (no eggs either). I'm reaching my breaking point with sandwiches.
Lauren Wenzel:
I'm not sure if this is work friendly but don't give up on the sandwich! I recently made a grilled cheese you may enjoy: the main idea is to mix ...MoreI'm not sure if this is work friendly but don't give up on the sandwich! I recently made a grilled cheese you may enjoy: the main idea is to mix cream cheese and pesto together and put that on the inside of the sandwich with whatever else you choose. I used sun dried tomatoes, provolone, ham, and the pesto cheese mix for mine. You would obviously leave out the meat. When you butter the outside of the bread add a little garlic and rosemary to the bread and it instantly tastes like foccatia bread!
121 weeks ago
121 weeks ago
Mehnaz Thawer:
Thanks All, these are some great ideas. I won't give up on the sandwiches, but a varied diet is probably a lot better than straight up bread ...MoreThanks All, these are some great ideas. I won't give up on the sandwiches, but a varied diet is probably a lot better than straight up bread every day :)
121 weeks ago
121 weeks ago
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