Monthly Archives: March 2010

Reader Questions

EH asked:  I am thinking about starting a blog and I wanted to know how to go about doing that.  Who did you use?  Is it user-friendly?  How much does it cost?

PeachPost Answer:  I started off using blogger.  It was super easy and I had no problems using it. I chose blogger at that time because it was pretty popular and I knew others that used it.  After using it consistently for about a year, I decided that I would make the switch to wordpress.  I felt that wordpress had a more professional look and that I knew enough about computers to navigate it.  It seems a little more complicated to use, but I’ve had no major problems.

As far as costs, both blogger and wordpress are free when you are not using a domain name.  I would recommend that beginning bloggers with very little knowledge of the internet or computers start out with blogger.  Maybe later you could switch to WordPress. Switching blog publishers is very simple to do, but that is another subject.

I wish you well on your new blog!!!!!

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or ask anonymously here.

Girly Things that Guys Do

Have you all seen the new NBC  TV show series, The Marriage Ref ? Basically it’s a show that features real life couples who have been having an on-going fight about something. 

A  few weeks ago on the show, there was a couple that argued about the husband being a metrosexual.  A metrosexual is basically a man that cares a lot about his appearance.  This man liked to be pampered with manicures and pedicures, eyebrow waxing, tanning and he even wears lip gloss. 

I have heard of men doing the mani/pedi thing.  But I thought it was a little weird to see this guy enjoying other girly things?  I guess it’s okay if it’s not over the top.   I don’t know.  Some men like bubble baths or are really into fashion.  But when is it too much? What is acceptable and what is not?  Most women like the “manly man.”  But at that same time we want a little sensitivity.

How do you all feel about guys doing girly things? What girly thing have you seen guys do?

April Happenings

Dates you need to know:

  • Good Friday (4/2)
  • Easter Sunday (4/4)
  • Administrative Professionals Day (4/21)

Events

Music Releases

Movie Releases

  • Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Too  – 4/2

For Atlantans

  • Atlanta Braves (Last season to see them with play with Head Coach, Bobby Cox)

Miss Jessie’s sold in Target

If you like the Miss Jessie’s brand, then you can now purchase it in Target.    Click on the image above for a list of locations.

Miss Jessie’s is a line of hair care products usually used by women with naturally curly hair.  Most of the styling products enhance the curl without drying the hair.

For more information about Miss Jessie’s, please visit www.missjessies.com

Reader Questions

AW asked: I am going out of town with my in-laws and would like to find conservative lounge/sleep wear.  Where could I find it?

PeachPost Finds: The first place that I would look is Target.  I really like the Gilligan &  O’Malley brand.  I’ve had sleepwear from there that has lasted for a few years now.   I will admit that the quality has gone down a bit, but if  you are looking for a quick fix, then Target is the way to go.

Here are a few options:

All pieces can be purchased from either Amazon or Target for less than $20.

Other alternatives would be to purchase a pair of cropped yoga pants and pair it with tees and tank tops.

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Bits and Pieces

Over the weekend….

I went shopping and I’ve already started on mother’s day gifts.  I know that my mom reads The PeachPost from time to time so I can’t tell you what I purchased. What I can tell you is that I am so blessed.  While I was waiting in line to buy my mom’s gift, someone let me use their coupon.  I love discounts!!!!! 

You may not know it but, Nordstrom’s is one of my favorite stores.  I spend a lot of time shopping there online and store visits are nice too. Why?  Because one of my old high school classmates works in the shoe department.  How cool is that!!!!

Great movie = The Hurt Locker

If you have not been to the AJC car show, then you should go.  It’s so much fun to look at all of the cars.  You get to sit in them and pretend like it’s yours.  Then if you are like me and my husband, you bring another couple along to join in on the fun.  After that you can go out to eat at a place like No Mas and enjoy great Mexican cuisine… I’m just sayin.

Who makes delicious pound cakes???? I do.  I had to make two this weekend for a church event.  I don’t even have to tell you that they were delish especially with whipped cream and strawberries.

Our church was packed out for Family & Friends Day.  God was doing his thing.  I have to say that the dancers at my church did an awesome job.  They really stepped outside the box. 

Happy Birthday to my Godson, Iz!!!!  He turned two years old last week.

The weather was beautiful and the first day of spring started off just right.

Then it rained on Sunday.

And on Monday we get snow flurries!!!!  You gotta love Atlanta weather.

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 I hope that you all had a great weekend. 

More reader questions on Wednesday!!

Reader Questions

SK asked: I love the Jimmy Choo Private Cuff Patent Leather Sandal, but I can’t afford to pay $950.00. Will you help me find a more affordable option?

Jimmy Choo Private Cuff Patent Leather Sandal - $950

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PeachPost Finds:  This shoe is hot!!!!  I love it, but $950 is way too much to pay for a shoe.  Here are a few moderate options that I found.

Aldo Catanese - $100

Report Signature – Downey2 - $120

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Tiffany at I Am Stylish  suggested these budget options:

Michael Antonio – Melanie - $60

Michael Antonio – Tatum - $60

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You can ask just about anything.

Call me, email me or ask me anonymously here.

Ask The PeachPost

I’ve been getting a lot of reader questions lately via phone calls, emails, etc.  I found out about this formspring site   that allows you to question people anonymously.  I thought it would be a great addition to The PeachPost. 

You can ask me just about anything:

recommendations

natural hair

interviewing skills

blogging

pets

fashion

restuarants

recipes

my favorite things

date ideas

my music

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If there is something that you want to ask me click here to do so anonymously.  You can ask me anything

I may use some of the questions as content on my sites.

What I’m Lovin’ Right Now

Her Hair

Maybe because it’s curly and it has the shaved look on the side, but I like it.  Nude Pumps

It seems like they could go with anything.   I  think that these shoes can go from season to season and could possibly be a new go-to item. Nude pumps are definitely on the wish list.

Boyfriend Blazers

I finally found  a one of these in an affordable price point and I love it.  I usually pair it my dresses.  It looks really cute with shorter dresses and leggings.

Strap Detail Tote

I snagged this tote in black for a great price and I thoroughly enjoy it.  I don’t own many totes so I thought that this would be a great addition to my closet.

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This is totally random


This Is It BBQ

Ribs Ribs and more Ribs!!!!  I can’t get enough of them.  I can’t say that they have the best ribs in Atlanta, but they are really good.

A Testimony

I can proudly say that I can check another thing off of my list as I have just accepted a new job.  God is soooooooooo good!!! I will still be working for the same company but I will be working in a different department.

The reason that I say that this is a testimony is because I have seriously been looking  for a job within my company for about two years.  Within that two years, I had friends at work who found new jobs and they started looking well after my search began.  I would apply and apply and apply and get nothing.  I applied for about thirty jobs and received only three interviews within a two year time frame.

God favored me in His timing.  He let one hiring manager see the best in me and select me as his new employee.  I am so grateful to God.  Just last week people that I didn’t even know as well as people around me were telling the stories of their new jobs.  I was wondering when it would be my turn.  But God says it’s my turn and my time. 

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I encourage you to tell others about the things that God is doing your life.  Did you know that your testimonies have power?  We defeat the devil when we honor God with our testimonies.  Also, we may even lead others to Christ by telling our stories. 

If you would like to tell your story, simply put it in the comment section below.  Also, you are always welcome to email me at peachpost (at) gmail (dot) com.