en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/501218 Comments by EricaMueller http://www.nikibrown.com/designoblog/2009/11/24/aol-logo-design-rebranding/#IDComment44735966 I am gagging. A 6 yr old could design a logo that looks better than that. AOL continues to disappoint. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:15:46 +0000 http://www.nikibrown.com/designoblog/2009/11/24/aol-logo-design-rebranding/#IDComment44735966 http://jessicaknows.com/2009/09/microblogger-relations-the-next-pitch/#IDComment35240807 I too would be interested in opportunities like this. I'm very specific on my blog, but tend to throw in a little bit of personal interests on Twitter and Facebook, meaning my audience there is larger. I would be totally open to receiving email pitches with information to be tweeted, so long as I felt it was optional and I could opt out if I didn't feel the pitch would interest my readers, or further my brand/name. (ie. We eat healthy, so no pitches for potato chips) Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:19:45 +0000 http://jessicaknows.com/2009/09/microblogger-relations-the-next-pitch/#IDComment35240807 http://jessicaknows.com/2009/09/instant-gratification-and-the-three-day-rule/#IDComment33924280 Were you inside my brain when you wrote this post? Seriously, I have this instant gratification problem! lol I love that technology enables us to instantly connect, but it also puts a lot of pressure on us to reply right away. Sometimes waiting not only cuts down on stress, it helps us think things through. Notice I didn't wait 3 days to respond... Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:15:50 +0000 http://jessicaknows.com/2009/09/instant-gratification-and-the-three-day-rule/#IDComment33924280 http://jessicaknows.com/2009/09/your-thoughts-on-conferences/#IDComment33080383 I think cost is a big deal (for me anyway) but just as big a deal is time/childcare. I don't know how you gals do it, especially those who go to more than one conference a year. I have a two year old and my husband works about 70-80 hours a week. There is no way he could keep our kid while I conference hop. And, unless I knew going would drastically grow my business, I couldn't sacrifice the time off to go. Time = Money. If some of these grand conferences would come to say, DALLAS, I might be able to make it! At least for a day or two. Is it too much to ask they be held in one of the biggest cities in the country? lol Fri, 4 Sep 2009 01:43:32 +0000 http://jessicaknows.com/2009/09/your-thoughts-on-conferences/#IDComment33080383 http://jessicaknows.com/2009/09/your-thoughts-on-conferences/#IDComment33080169 Aww, Nikki, I didn't realize you were going to miss Type-A Mom! I'm sorry for ya cause I know you were looking forward to it. Maybe next year!! And, maybe I'll get to go too. haha Fri, 4 Sep 2009 01:39:37 +0000 http://jessicaknows.com/2009/09/your-thoughts-on-conferences/#IDComment33080169 http://goodandcrazypeople.blogspot.com/2009/09/seattle-honeymoon-revisited.html#IDComment33078635 We spent ours in Chattanooga, TN, one of my family's favorite vacation spots. Hubs had never been and I knew he'd love it. My folks put us up in a very quaint little bed and breakfast downtown and we spend 5 lovely days doing whatever we pleased. I have a feeling we'll go back a lot. It's only 4 hours from my hometown in KY and it has some of the most beautiful scenery and great things to do and see! Our Lil Man would LOVE to go, especially to the aquarium. Funny how you notice all the kid friendly places once you're a parent. :-) Fri, 4 Sep 2009 01:12:25 +0000 http://goodandcrazypeople.blogspot.com/2009/09/seattle-honeymoon-revisited.html#IDComment33078635 http://jessicaknows.com/2009/08/what-is-your-tooth-fairy/#IDComment31355038 Technology in general. I am drawn to anything gadget-like. Laptops, Cameras, SmartPhones. You should see the amount of power strips/surge protectors in my home. I need several just to charge all these things... Sigh. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:32:30 +0000 http://jessicaknows.com/2009/08/what-is-your-tooth-fairy/#IDComment31355038 http://jessicaknows.com/2009/07/why-an-element-of-mystery-is-important-when-engaging-in-blogger-outreach/#IDComment28350696 I'm on day 25 of 30 with CNET/Sprint/Palm. Out of the 10 of us chosen I'm the only one who's posted every day. Yes, I know, it's hard to talk about the same product for 30 days straight... I'm doing it! But, those who've signed on and posted 5 or 8 times since we started 25 days ago?? This is why companies need contracts with bloggers. (and yes, we had to sign one) I'm so disgusted with people who sign on for a promotion and then half-ass their way through it just because they're getting something cool basically free. If you want to be taken seriously, treat your "job" seriously. Sorry, had to rant. Jessica, Thanks so much for sharing your experience and views. You have been on both sides and your observations are priceless! Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:45:50 +0000 http://jessicaknows.com/2009/07/why-an-element-of-mystery-is-important-when-engaging-in-blogger-outreach/#IDComment28350696 http://lifefrommylaptop.com/2009/07/24/top-10-reasons-i-am-excited-to-stay-home-with-my-family-this-coming-weekend/#IDComment28290261 Should have known Cozi would be up your alley! You're organized like me. :-) I'm so tempted to try it out, but that would only add to the things I try to keep up with online... Sat, 25 Jul 2009 03:21:27 +0000 http://lifefrommylaptop.com/2009/07/24/top-10-reasons-i-am-excited-to-stay-home-with-my-family-this-coming-weekend/#IDComment28290261 http://lifefrommylaptop.com/2009/07/17/you-know-youre-a-sister-when/#IDComment27563218 Aww. Thanks for the mention and for your friendship! I love spending time with you, even if it is only online. Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:07:05 +0000 http://lifefrommylaptop.com/2009/07/17/you-know-youre-a-sister-when/#IDComment27563218 http://jessicaknows.com/2009/07/remember-mix-tapes-help-me-make-one-for-my-return-to-corporate/#IDComment26891943 Beautiful Day - U2. Always puts me in a good mood, reminding me that every day is worth living... It's a beautiful day... don't let it get away! Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:59:54 +0000 http://jessicaknows.com/2009/07/remember-mix-tapes-help-me-make-one-for-my-return-to-corporate/#IDComment26891943 http://jessicaknows.com/2009/07/its-officialim-joining-the-fleishman-hillard-team-in-sacramento/#IDComment26502785 Woooo, Jessica!!! Ok, I'm just a wee bit jealous of the whole west coast deal... But, I know you totally deserve it just as much as you deserve this awesome opportunity! Mon, 6 Jul 2009 23:06:23 +0000 http://jessicaknows.com/2009/07/its-officialim-joining-the-fleishman-hillard-team-in-sacramento/#IDComment26502785 http://jessicaknows.com/2009/06/the-way-were-wired/#IDComment24810762 Great post! My husband functions best in a corporate setting, where he has people to report to a group of people holding each other accountable. He likes freelance work, and longs to do that exclusively, but in reality, he needs the structure. I miss work. I'm a stay at home mom, and a danged good house keeper. I even enjoy it. But, there are days when I long for adult interaction, the ability to brainstorm instead of just interpret a 2 year old's language. I wouldn't trade staying home for anything, but I need my adult time too. Working from home provides that for me, (as well as a little cash) and I work well as a freelancer! Kudos for following your dreams and taking the route that works best for your family, even tho some may find it backwards of "normal." (and really, is there such a thing?) Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:18:53 +0000 http://jessicaknows.com/2009/06/the-way-were-wired/#IDComment24810762 http://www.ericasays.com/?p=845#IDComment24210329 I agree! I love being a mom and being able to stay home with my kiddo!!! Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:15:38 +0000 http://www.ericasays.com/?p=845#IDComment24210329 http://jessicaknows.com/2009/06/kodak-esp-7-printer-helps-my-family-print-prosper-with-special-guest-my-husband/#IDComment23465604 Short and Sweet. But, he answered all your questions and we know it's user friendly! Personally, I'm in love with Epson and you won't find me using any other printer. Sorry, Kodak. Fri, 5 Jun 2009 18:54:32 +0000 http://jessicaknows.com/2009/06/kodak-esp-7-printer-helps-my-family-print-prosper-with-special-guest-my-husband/#IDComment23465604 http://goodandcrazypeople.blogspot.com/2009/06/allium-and-bee.html#IDComment23187389 Beautiful! Is that a garlic flower? Wed, 3 Jun 2009 12:35:29 +0000 http://goodandcrazypeople.blogspot.com/2009/06/allium-and-bee.html#IDComment23187389 http://jessicaknows.com/2009/05/5-things-i-dont-like-about-the-ford-flex/#IDComment22942045 I saw a charcoal colored Flex today (my dream color!) and swooned all over again. I only got to drive the Flex a week, but I found a few dislikes too: The headrests seemed tilted forward a little, and I didn't feel I could relax my head at a stoplight or while waiting in the drivethru. Hubs wanted to relax on the drive and said he felt the same way. I'm with you on the fridge... it should open from the front!!! My friend, @chele noticed the vanity mirror on the visor is extremely small... I think Ford could make that a bit larger for us ladies! :-) Other than that, I'm in love. :-) And, those few things wouldn't keep me from getting a Flex!! Mon, 1 Jun 2009 01:47:56 +0000 http://jessicaknows.com/2009/05/5-things-i-dont-like-about-the-ford-flex/#IDComment22942045 http://jessicaknows.com/2009/04/walt-disney-world-college-program-social-media-fantasy-campaign/#IDComment20578595 Ooo, sounds fun! I have a cousin who works in the graphic/web department at Disney! She says it's an amazing place to work and she LOVES it! Do you have to be a current college student to apply? Mon, 4 May 2009 02:53:53 +0000 http://jessicaknows.com/2009/04/walt-disney-world-college-program-social-media-fantasy-campaign/#IDComment20578595 http://jessicaknows.com/2009/05/switching-to-squarespace-from-wordpress-hosted-why-i-did-it-and-why-i-realized-i-had-to-come-back/#IDComment20495962 SquareSpace sounds interesting! Now I wish I had a new blog to set up so I could try it! :-) Maybe I'll move one of my hardly-used blogs with very few posts. Then manually moving posts wouldn't be such a big deal. Sun, 3 May 2009 18:33:05 +0000 http://jessicaknows.com/2009/05/switching-to-squarespace-from-wordpress-hosted-why-i-did-it-and-why-i-realized-i-had-to-come-back/#IDComment20495962 http://jessicaknows.com/2009/04/to-detroit-and-back-in-one-day-in-the-ford-flex/#IDComment19754708 Ah yes, and how is it that Scott Monty looks like a movie star in every picture I've ever seen of him? Some people get all the good looks while the rest of us have to try so hard! lol Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:44:56 +0000 http://jessicaknows.com/2009/04/to-detroit-and-back-in-one-day-in-the-ford-flex/#IDComment19754708