Author Archives: Kelsey Makings
Dear Sponsored Ads…
Kelsey Makings | Mar 27, 2019
Dear sponsored ads, Can you please stop following me around? Can you please disappear from my digital space? Because you know what? … It’s working. I see you. I need you. I click on you. It is no secret that I have just bought a house. Therefore, my current internet activity shows I am interested […]
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Clear the Clutter, Clear the Mind
Kelsey Makings | Mar 22, 2019
As I have always said, I am not exactly type A personality. I do not have perfect calendars outlining every hour of my day. I often need reminders when it comes to doctor appointments and you do not want to see my laundry basket. However, I am not exactly type B either. I am extremely […]
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The Pen is Mightier than the Keyboard
Kelsey Makings | Mar 14, 2019
As mentioned, I am a martian millennial. I grew up with technology and I evolved with social media. However, I still find myself stuck in some pretty old school habits. I use paper. A lot. For instance, I take notes on my notepad instead of my phone. There is something oddly satisfying about taking your […]
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Social Media: Timing is Everything
Kelsey Makings | Mar 5, 2019
Is there anything worse than creating the most perfect graphic for social media only to have no one like, comment or share? You spent time making sure the image was aesthetically pleasing, the text aligned with the key messaging, the font was crisp and easy to read, the colors matched the brand and the content […]
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FunFactFriday: Spring Training
Kelsey Makings | Mar 1, 2019
Welcome to Spring Training in the desert! Before a team starts their 162-game schedule, players need to get into baseball shape and shake off the effects of a five-month layoff. Managers and coaches must evaluate their teams to decide who’s going to start the season. And us fans, well, we need another reason to drink […]
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Arizona: America's Valentine!
Kelsey Makings | Feb 14, 2019
Whether you love it, like it or want to run away and hide from it… it’s Valentine’s Day! And we in the Arizona desert have another special reason to celebrate this lovely day—it’s our official statehood day! In honor of the occasion, we have compiled some fun facts about the Grand Canyon state– On February […]
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Lessons I am Learning While Buying My First House
Kelsey Makings | Feb 12, 2019
Guess who is getting herself out of the rental game and into her first, real home? Yep, this martian millennial. As any home buyer will tell you, this is no doubt a painful experience. However, it is also very exciting and strangely satisfying. Here are some things I have learned from this very strenuous but […]
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I am a martian millennial
Kelsey Makings | Feb 7, 2019
As much as I hate to admit it, I fall right into the “millennial” category — albeit, only by a few years. According to assumptions, this means I am dangerously addicted to my phone, I don’t know a world without the internet and I have an unhealthy need for instant gratification. Some of this is […]
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Lessons I Learned From My Toddler.
Kelsey Makings | Jan 29, 2019
As most people know, I have two little girls—a rambunctious four-year-old and a very busy one-year old. And they are teaching me as much as I am teaching them. Here are some top lessons I have learned so far: Every day is a fresh start. Wasn’t it always amazing how the end of a school […]
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Going Viral Over Crickets
Kelsey Makings | Jan 25, 2019
Here is the story… It was 2 p.m. and I had just ended a long conference call. I was due for some fresh air and remembered I had a couple of things I needed to pick up at the store. Away I went. I was in the mood for a snack, but nothing too heavy. […]
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Confession time, I’ve been pronouncing these words all wrong
Kelsey Makings | Jan 16, 2019
Have you ever walked around with something in your teeth all day, smiling ever so brightly at everyone you pass? It’s beyond humiliating — and, sadly, there’s a verbal equivalent. I’m talking about mispronounced sayings. Alison wrote about these sayings a few years ago. For example, saying it’s a “doggy-dog world” instead of a “dog-eat- […]
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Can Anyone Really Be a Journalist?
Kelsey Makings | Jan 11, 2019
Your grandmother can do it on her laptop. Your neighbor’s kid can do it on his phone. And we, as trained journalists, can do it as well. It’s 2019 and literally anyone can publish content online. Degree or not. Often called “user-generated news,” this refers to any type of content that has been created by contributors or, […]
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