donna foerster: Giving Locally: One Warm Coat
- 11/16/14 10:29 AM
Giving Locally: One Warm Coat
Over the next few weeks there will be many opportunities to give to those less fortunate in your area. The Container Store will be collecting new and gently used coats for One Warm Coat. This is a national organization that supports local needs.
In 2013, The Container Store collected 20,000 coats. This year the goal is 25,000! In addition to coats, stores will also be collecting sweaters, hats and gloves. Stores will be collecting items from now through December 31st.
For more information, please visit The Container Store blog.
You can also … (8 comments)
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donna foerster: Selfie Sunday: Sea World Orlando
- 11/16/14 09:49 AM
Selfie Sunday: Sea World Orlando
You can't really tell where we are in this selfie, but you can tell we are having a good time! We took this photo on Monday while visiting Sea World in Orlando with my sister, brotheri-in-law and niece. We were waiting for the dolphin show to begin.
We saw 3 shows while at Sea World. Of course, we saw Shamu. That's a MUST DO when visiting Sea World. We even sat in the back of the "soak zone", but thankfully we didn't get wet!
Selfie Sunday: Sea World Orlando
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donna foerster: You Can Take The Girl Out Of Texas...
- 11/15/14 06:58 AM
You Can Take The Girl Out Of Texas...
..but you can't take Texas out of the girl!
I've been fortunate to meet a few of my ActiveRain friends in person. Usually it happens when I visited their state, on 2 occasions my friends were visiting Colorado, and of course, I've met AR folks from Colorado at meetups and impromptu lunches and coffees.
Last week while vacationing in Florida I had lunch with one of my favorite AR stagers...Kathy Streib! The funny thing is that even though I've been friends with Kathy for quite a while, we've NEVER talked on … (16 comments)
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donna foerster: Silly Saturday: I Decided to Get a Tattoo!
- 11/15/14 03:02 AM
Silly Saturday: I Decided to Get a Tattoo!
No, I was NOT drinking.
Maybe I just had too much sun!
It was the last full day on the cruise.
It was definitely impulsive!
Those of you who know me, know how I feel about tattoos. Not really something I would every consider doing.
However, when you're on vacation, on a cruise ship in the Bahamas just enjoying life, eating to your heart's content, hanging out by the pool, gambling in the casino, you do things you wouldn't normally do.
Yes, I got a tattoo. I even have a … (27 comments)
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donna foerster: Who Is The Next ActiveRain Millionaire?
- 11/13/14 06:34 AM
Who Is The Next ActiveRain Millionaire?
I was browsing the ActiveRain leaderboard today, checking on my current ranking and I happened to noticed that someone I know and who I subscribe to is inching her way ever closer to ONE MILLION ActiveRain points! Woot!
Who is it? It's Kristin Hamilton! Seems this Southern California girl has been in the Rain since 2011 and she's already accomplished a great deal. She's a regular blogger (great habit) and she writes on a myriad of topics (very appealing to me).
As of this writing, she has less than 2,200 points needed to get … (16 comments)
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donna foerster: It's Time to Revive an Old ActiveRain Group!
- 11/13/14 02:07 AM
It's Time to Revive an Old ActiveRain Group!
After a great ActiveRain contest many years ago (February 2011, to be exact), I started a new ActiveRain Group, Never Ask The Same Question Twice (NATSQT).
You know as well as I do that consumers have questions. Some times they'll search for answers on the Internet, some times they'll ask friends and family for advice, and some times they'll ask us...the professionals. Our clients, past and present, ask us questions all the time!
What are the closing costs going to be?
What's the difference between and inspection and an appraisal?
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donna foerster: 30 Posts in 30 Days: An AR November Challenge
- 10/31/14 03:05 AM
30 Posts in 30 Days: An AR November Challenge
You thought November would never get here so that you could participate in this amazing challenge! Am I right? OK, maybe you're a bit nervous. Maybe you've just been managing to write every so often, or once a week or a month. Now's the time to jump in! Make the commitment to blog. It WILL benefit your business.
I've been writing "warning" posts throughout the month of October to prepare bloggers for this special opportunity to build a new blogging habit (or reinforce what you are already doing). So...no excuses. Jump … (240 comments)
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donna foerster: Friday Funnies: Outtakes and Bloopers
- 10/30/14 04:04 AM
Friday Funnies: Outtakes and Bloopers
Back in the day, no this isn't a Throwback Thursday post, but it could be...I watched Seinfeld. I believe the show was so successful due to the terrific characters and cast. Jerry, Elaine, George and Kramer. While goofing around on YouTube I found some blooper videos. If you thought the show was funny, the bloopers are even better. I picked this video to share. It's a bit long, so you might have to save it for the weekend.
Friday Funnies: Outtakes and Bloopers
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donna foerster: Throwback Thursdays: Variety Shows
- 10/30/14 03:14 AM
Throwback Thursdays: Variety Shows
I miss the varity shows that were so popular when I was growing up. The Carol Burnett show always made me laugh. Loved Carol, Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway, Harvey Korman and Lyle Waggoner. The show started in 1967 and lasted for 12 seasons. The skits with Mr. Tudball and Mrs. Wiggins (Tim and Carol) made me laugh out loud!
Sonny and Cher also had a fun variety show, with regular skits. I loved the outrageous costumes that Cher would wear.
I'm not sure variety shows will ever make a comeback. Folks seem to prefer reality television … (27 comments)
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donna foerster: Do It Or Don't Do It, Don't Poo Poo It!
- 10/28/14 07:54 AM
Do It Or Don't Do It, Don't Poo Poo It!
I'm going to host an ActiveRain contest in November. I've made no secret about it. I want bloggers to participate and more than that, I want them to be successful. It's definitely a challenge and it's going to require some commitment, consistency and work. Good old fashion work. Can you handle it?
This ActiveRain contest is the every-popular 30 posts in 30 days, lovingly referred to as a 30/30. Why would anyone want to do that, you might ask?! Here's a few reasons:
~Enhance my online presence
~Share my Real Estate … (16 comments)
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donna foerster: Groups to Join: What About WEDNESDAY?
- 10/22/14 02:55 AM
Groups to Join: What About WEDNESDAY?
To help out bloggers that are looking for topics to write about, or ideas to inspire their wrtiting, I have been sharing some suggestions for ActiveRain groups to join. Groups are a place where you can meet other Rainers and you can publish your post to be read by the group, or folks who might be searching the group for posts to read. Make sense?
Anyhoo, I'm sharing groups that will stimulate writing. The most popular group on Wednesday is Wordless Wednesday. It's not a bad group. The reason I'm not going to feature … (9 comments)
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donna foerster: Groups to Join: Tuesday's Treasures
- 10/20/14 08:30 AM
Groups to Join: Tuesday's Treasures
In November, I'll be hosting a major blogging challenge. I say it's major because it will require writing 30 ORIGINAL posts, every day for 30 days! That's a lot of blogging, particularly if you aren't doing it now. In an effort to help folks with ideas and topics, I thought I'd share some of the fun groups I've found in the Rain.
Today I'm featuring Tuesday's Treasures.
Click on the link above to join the group!
The posts in this group include photos, stories, videos, quotes and other media to share special celebrations, vacations, moments and … (11 comments)
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donna foerster: Groups to Join: Serendipity Sundays
- 10/18/14 03:58 AM
Groups to Join: Serendipity Sundays
In November, I'll be hosting a major blogging challenge. I say it's major because it will require writing 30 ORIGINAL posts, every day for 30 days! That's a lot of blogging, particularly if you aren't doing it now. In an effort to help folks with ideas and topics, I thought I'd share some of the fun groups I've found in the Rain.
Today I'm featuring Serendipity Sundays!
Click on the link above to join the group!
This group is moderated by Debbie Reynolds and started in August of this year! The posts in this group … (10 comments)
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donna foerster: Groups to Join: Small Business Spotlight
- 10/17/14 10:20 AM
Groups to Join: Small Business Spotlight
In November, I'll be hosting a major blogging challenge. I say it's major because it will require writing 30 ORIGINAL posts, every day for 30 days! That's a lot of blogging, particularly if you aren't doing it now. In an effort to help folks with ideas and topics, I thought I'd share some of the fun groups I've found in the Rain.
Today I'm featuring Small Business Spotlight!
Click on the link above to join the group!
This group was inspired by Small Business Saturday. A day in communities nation-wide that promotes local small businesses.
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donna foerster: Groups to Join: Friday Funnies
- 10/17/14 01:34 AM
Groups to Join: Friday Funnies
In November, I'll be hosting a major blogging challenge. I say it's major because it will require writing 30 ORIGINAL posts, every day for 30 days! That's a lot of blogging, particularly if you aren't doing it now. In an effort to help folks with ideas and topics, I thought I'd share some of the fun groups I've found in the Rain.
Today I'm featuring Friday Funnies!
Click on the link above to join the group!
The posts in this group revolve around something funny. It can be a joke, a video, maybe a photo. … (18 comments)
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donna foerster: Groups to Join: Motivational Monday
- 10/16/14 08:41 AM
Groups to Join: Motivational Monday
In November, I'll be hosting a major blogging challenge. I say it's major because it will require writing 30 ORIGINAL posts, every day for 30 days! That's a lot of blogging, particularly if you aren't doing it now. In an effort to help folks with ideas and topics, I thought I'd share some of the fun groups I've found in the Rain.
Today I'm featuring Motivational Monday!
Click on the link above to join the group!
Have POSITIVE message to share? This group is all about getting our week off to a strong, positive, high-energy start! … (13 comments)
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donna foerster: Groups to Join: Throwback Thursdays
- 10/16/14 08:15 AM
Groups to Join: Throwback Thursdays
In November, I'll be hosting a major blogging challenge. I say it's major because it will require writing 30 ORIGINAL posts, every day for 30 days! That's a lot of blogging, particularly if you aren't doing it now. In an effort to help folks with ideas and topics, I thought I'd share some of the fun groups I've found in the Rain.
Today I'm featuring Throwback Thursdays.
Click on the link above to join the group!
The posts in this group generally revolve around a photo from way back when and a story to go … (16 comments)
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donna foerster: 30 Posts in 30 Days? What?
- 10/13/14 07:30 AM
30 Posts in 30 Days? What?
What is a 30 in 30 ActiveRain challenge? It's fairly simple. First ingredient? A month with 30 days. Nobvember will fit that criteria. Bam! Second ingredient? Pretty easy. A blog post for EACH day in the month! That's right. ONE post for each day. Not 3 posts for 1 day, then 2 days off. The idea is build a DAILY blogging habit.
What are your blogging goals? Are you doing it to attract new business? If that's your goal, then this contest is for you! I'm giving you PLENTY of warning. The best way … (61 comments)
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donna foerster: Ready. Set. Blog!
- 10/13/14 06:33 AM
Ready. Set. Blog!
What do you mean you're not ready? Does 30 days worth of posts seem overwhelming? Maybe I can help. Here are a few ideas for potential posts. Sorry, most of these are for Real Estate agents because that's what I know. I encourage other professionals to share a list of suggestions for their specialty! (I just gave you an idea for at least ONE post! Tee hee!)
The 30 posts in 30 days ActiveRain challenge will start officially on Saturday, November 1, 2014. Contest rules will be announced on Friday, October 31st.
Did you miss … (14 comments)
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donna foerster: It's Monday! Meet 3 New Rainers #6
- 10/13/14 06:22 AM
It's Monday! Meet 3 New Rainers #6
ActiveRain is a wonderful virtual office for Real Estate professionals. It provides each of us with a safe place to share, learn, and grow in our business AND in our lives. We have new members joining our "office" all the time and it's important that we make them feel welcome.
This post is my way of connecting new members with folks that have been here a while, and other new members. Let's get to know each other!
An introduction is a warm invitation to meet someone new, or try something new. Please take a moment to … (11 comments)
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