Açaí you! This açaí smoothie bowl from @cincya Açaí you! This açaí smoothie bowl from @cincyacaibol was so fresh and the pick-me-up I needed during these gloomy winter days. Is anyone else craving all the fresh fruits & veggies rn? 
——
@cincyacaibol operates over in the west end and is run through delivery or carry out that is brought to your car. But they have plans to open a storefront later this year 😍🙌🏻 #cincyeats #cincinnatiblogger
I AM A MAN. When Black sanitation workers in Mem I AM A MAN.  When Black sanitation workers in Memphis took to the streets in March 1968, they carried signs stating: I AM A MAN.  The purpose of the strike and march was to take a stand in favor of fair wages and better working conditions after the death of two sanitation employees, Echol Cole and Robert Walker.  This strike was a focal point of the Civil Rights Movement and Dr. King joined to show his support. This is where he gave his last speech, “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop.” He was killed the next day.  The "I am a Man" Plaza is located next to Clayborn Temple in Memphis. The area includes a sculpture along with a wall listing the names of those who participated in the strikes.  We’ve come far, but there is still more to be done. #MLKDay
GIVEAWAY 😍🥳🤩 Sometimes self-care means ga GIVEAWAY 😍🥳🤩 Sometimes self-care means game night & takeout. 🙌🏻 Ryan and I love Gold Star & decided to mix things up and try some items other than chili. The double decker sandwich was so good 😋 plus the garlic parm fries are 💯. / ad 
You can win a $25 gift card to @goldstarchili to make dinner time easy peasy.  To enter:
Follow @goldstarchili & me.
Comment the food emoji that relates to what you’ll be ordering 🍔 🍟 🥪 & Tag a pal you’ll be sharing with.  Not associated with IG. Winner will be picked randomly on Monday 1/18. #goldstarchili #cincinnatibloggers
Sunday self-care 😌 I have seen so many jokes th Sunday self-care 😌 I have seen so many jokes the last week that everyone has given up their #dryjanuary resolutions because of recent events. And yes, the jokes are funny, but I also believe that alcohol just makes stress even more stressful. 🙃 so if you’re participating in dry January or just trying to cut back alcohol in 2021 then the post at my #linkinbio has some tips to keep going.
Happy 2021 ☺️ / If you haven’t yet, let me r Happy 2021 ☺️ / If you haven’t yet, let me remind you to refresh your professional accounts/brand. By this I mean:
• updating your resume (even if you’re not looking!)
• update your professional site (if you have one - I use @squarespace)
• update LinkedIn (update your experience & any projects you’ve led in the last year, use their featured section to highlight the work you’re most proud of, etc.)
• create a folder where you can save “wins” for the upcoming year like emails from your boss when you’ve done great work, media coverage, recap decks, etc. 
• update your headshot 😌 I shared this on stories a while back but if anyone is interested I’ll make a Reels showing how I used my iPhone & Canva to create a refreshed headshot for LinkedIn & my social accounts 
• what else have I missed? Anything you do at the start of the year to get your professional spaces/work in order?
I’ve likely shared this one before but I always I’ve likely shared this one before but I always find this message to be inspiring. I personally find the coming months to be so bleh and dreary and it really makes me feel gloomy, so I’m reminding myself how much inner strength we all have. Everything that has happened in your life this far, you’ve made it through. 😌🙌🏻 #lovethecov #happynewyear
Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 Photo taken at @kinleyh Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 
Photo taken at @kinleyhotelcincinnati because we do not have a tree this big and pretty with our two cats. 😂 swipe for more pics of their beautiful space! I hope you all have a peaceful, relaxing and joyful holiday!
Forget the milk, Santa wants a Fairy Ring cocktail Forget the milk, Santa wants a Fairy Ring cocktail to go with his cookie. 🍪🍹 ⠀
Taken at @kinleyhotelcincinnati downtown on Race Street.⠀
If you haven’t been I highly recommend for the vibes alone! But also the cocktails, desserts and customer service were 💯.⠀
The bar lounge area is decorated beautifully and was spacious so there was plenty of room for groups to safely distance from one another. ⠀
Visited The Exchange at @newportonthelevee last we Visited The Exchange at @newportonthelevee last week with Ryan and it’s so cute! 
Photo opps and lots of local businesses set up inside to safely shop. Swipe to see more of the vendors and the goodies we picked up from @andsundries! 🛍 🎄 #nky
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Uncategorized · January 25, 2020

Tips for Throwing a Coed Baby Shower

Now that my friends and I are quite a few years out of college, the occurrence of baby showers and weddings is becoming a regular thing. Two of my closest friends recently brought a cute baby into the world and we all gathered beforehand to celebrate with a fun coed baby shower. We kept things coed because we’re all close with each other and why shouldn’t the dad get to celebrate too?! Here’s my experience and tips for throwing a coed baby shower.

Invites for Coed Baby Showers

Since the parents were having smaller showers back in their hometowns with their families, I didn’t feel the need to have any paper invites. Our group is all millennials with a Facebook presence so I was able to throw up a Facebook party invite and also texted people as needed to make sure everyone had all necessary info.

Food for a Fun & Inexpensive Coed Baby Shower

For a coed shower, keep things easy and approachable for all palates. One of our friends is vegan so we worked a few vegan items into the menu and had plenty of snacks so any picky eaters were happy. I kept things easy by opting for store-bought where it made sense and using my slow cookers for some big batch entrees.

A “Snack Board”

Charcuterie boards can be pricey, so instead of just having meat and cheese, I opted to mix in some other snacks for more variety. And I knew we’d be hanging out for several hours so I wanted to offer food for grazing.
For the snack board, we had:

  • 2 blocks of Kroger brand cheese (cheddar and colby jack)
  • Store bought hummus
  • Apple slices
  • Chips
  • Crackers
  • Mixed nuts
  • Kroger brand salami & pepperoni
  • Veggies (celery, baby carrots, tomatoes)
  • 2 small cheese blocks from the “Under $5” section at my local Murray’s Cheese stand at Kroger (Manchego & havarti dill)
  • Store-bought cookies (the couple aren’t cake people so I skipped cake/cupcakes)

For the main meal I served:

  • Shredded BBQ Chicken w/ slider buns | Recipe via Plain Chicken.
  • Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs | Recipe via I Heart Naptime. This is a super easy slow cooker recipe. You literally just buy frozen meatballs and add 2 items. I made them once for a NYE and people freaked out over them LOL
  • Pre-made veggie burgers
  • Store-bought cole slaw (always so good with BBQ imo!)
  • Salad kit
  • Homemade Vinegar-Based Potato Salad| Recipe via Foodie Crush.

Drinks For Hosting a Coed Baby Shower

I raided my own liquor cabinet. ? I’m not much of a drinker so I had a lot leftover to use.

  • A few bottles of rum & bourbon (we didn’t finish these! you could easily opt not to have these, but I just pulled from our liquor cabinet stash)
  • Rose wine (since this was summertime, rose felt appropriate)
  • Seltzer & a few sodas
  • Domestic beer (especially important for one of the games we played!)
  • A few six-packs (courtesy of my brother who is close friends with the parents. Thanks, Dan!)

Decorations for Coed Gender Neutral Baby Showers

The parents didn’t know the sex of the child and aren’t really into strong themes, so we kept it simple and gender neutral.
Amazon has great curated sets for baby showers. I loved this one.

If you want fresh flowers, I recommend checking out the clearance section at your local grocery store (Kroger for me) because I always find great bouquets for cheap there that will still be fresh for several days.

The Best Games for Hosting a Coed Baby Shower

  • Diaper Pong
  • Baby Bottle Chugging Contest
    • Purchase inexpensive baby bottles (Dollar Tree works!) and some cheap beer (like Bud Light). Split the group up into teams of two (excluding the pregnant mama or anyone underage – unless you want to give them an NA option).
    • Each team shares a bottle
    • Say go! And the the teams “chug” from the baby bottle and split it evenly (doesn’t need to be exact)
    • For an extra twist, the person chugging couldn’t hold the bottle – the other person had to hold it so they were basically “bottle feeding” each other. Each person was only drinking a few ounces so it went quick but we were all cracking up.
  • Board Games! I brought some Jenga, What Do You Meme and Bananagrams because we always like playing games when we get together.

Costs of Hosting a Baby Shower

  • Food: around $75
  • Decorations: $30
  • Alcohol (excluding beer): $30
  • Games: ~$15 (I built the baby pong, ordered cheap baby bottles for the chugging contest)
  • Prizes: ~$15-20 (Candles, airplane bottles of liquor!)
  • Venue – Free! Thankfully a friend had an entertainment space in their building that we were allowed to rent for a few hours.
  • Other free or low-cost options: a friend or relatives home, a brewery (SO many people host events at breweries + you can bring in your own food), Pins Mechanical (in Cincinnati, but some bars/bowling alleys like this might let you reserve a space for free + bring in food), or a restaurant in between lunch & dinner hours (just order a round of drinks + some apps to keep costs on the lower end).
  • Our group was around 12 people

There you have it! That was my experience hosting a coed baby shower. With some DIY and some store-bought food & decor, it kept things really easy, but still a fun celebration. What are your tips for hosting a baby shower?

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Açaí you! This açaí smoothie bowl from @cincya Açaí you! This açaí smoothie bowl from @cincyacaibol was so fresh and the pick-me-up I needed during these gloomy winter days. Is anyone else craving all the fresh fruits & veggies rn? 
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@cincyacaibol operates over in the west end and is run through delivery or carry out that is brought to your car. But they have plans to open a storefront later this year 😍🙌🏻 #cincyeats #cincinnatiblogger
I AM A MAN. When Black sanitation workers in Mem I AM A MAN.  When Black sanitation workers in Memphis took to the streets in March 1968, they carried signs stating: I AM A MAN.  The purpose of the strike and march was to take a stand in favor of fair wages and better working conditions after the death of two sanitation employees, Echol Cole and Robert Walker.  This strike was a focal point of the Civil Rights Movement and Dr. King joined to show his support. This is where he gave his last speech, “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop.” He was killed the next day.  The "I am a Man" Plaza is located next to Clayborn Temple in Memphis. The area includes a sculpture along with a wall listing the names of those who participated in the strikes.  We’ve come far, but there is still more to be done. #MLKDay
GIVEAWAY 😍🥳🤩 Sometimes self-care means ga GIVEAWAY 😍🥳🤩 Sometimes self-care means game night & takeout. 🙌🏻 Ryan and I love Gold Star & decided to mix things up and try some items other than chili. The double decker sandwich was so good 😋 plus the garlic parm fries are 💯. / ad 
You can win a $25 gift card to @goldstarchili to make dinner time easy peasy.  To enter:
Follow @goldstarchili & me.
Comment the food emoji that relates to what you’ll be ordering 🍔 🍟 🥪 & Tag a pal you’ll be sharing with.  Not associated with IG. Winner will be picked randomly on Monday 1/18. #goldstarchili #cincinnatibloggers
Sunday self-care 😌 I have seen so many jokes th Sunday self-care 😌 I have seen so many jokes the last week that everyone has given up their #dryjanuary resolutions because of recent events. And yes, the jokes are funny, but I also believe that alcohol just makes stress even more stressful. 🙃 so if you’re participating in dry January or just trying to cut back alcohol in 2021 then the post at my #linkinbio has some tips to keep going.
Happy 2021 ☺️ / If you haven’t yet, let me r Happy 2021 ☺️ / If you haven’t yet, let me remind you to refresh your professional accounts/brand. By this I mean:
• updating your resume (even if you’re not looking!)
• update your professional site (if you have one - I use @squarespace)
• update LinkedIn (update your experience & any projects you’ve led in the last year, use their featured section to highlight the work you’re most proud of, etc.)
• create a folder where you can save “wins” for the upcoming year like emails from your boss when you’ve done great work, media coverage, recap decks, etc. 
• update your headshot 😌 I shared this on stories a while back but if anyone is interested I’ll make a Reels showing how I used my iPhone & Canva to create a refreshed headshot for LinkedIn & my social accounts 
• what else have I missed? Anything you do at the start of the year to get your professional spaces/work in order?
I’ve likely shared this one before but I always I’ve likely shared this one before but I always find this message to be inspiring. I personally find the coming months to be so bleh and dreary and it really makes me feel gloomy, so I’m reminding myself how much inner strength we all have. Everything that has happened in your life this far, you’ve made it through. 😌🙌🏻 #lovethecov #happynewyear
Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 Photo taken at @kinleyh Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 
Photo taken at @kinleyhotelcincinnati because we do not have a tree this big and pretty with our two cats. 😂 swipe for more pics of their beautiful space! I hope you all have a peaceful, relaxing and joyful holiday!
Forget the milk, Santa wants a Fairy Ring cocktail Forget the milk, Santa wants a Fairy Ring cocktail to go with his cookie. 🍪🍹 ⠀
Taken at @kinleyhotelcincinnati downtown on Race Street.⠀
If you haven’t been I highly recommend for the vibes alone! But also the cocktails, desserts and customer service were 💯.⠀
The bar lounge area is decorated beautifully and was spacious so there was plenty of room for groups to safely distance from one another. ⠀
Visited The Exchange at @newportonthelevee last we Visited The Exchange at @newportonthelevee last week with Ryan and it’s so cute! 
Photo opps and lots of local businesses set up inside to safely shop. Swipe to see more of the vendors and the goodies we picked up from @andsundries! 🛍 🎄 #nky
Visited Bridgeview Box Park last night @newportont Visited Bridgeview Box Park last night @newportonthelevee. They have igloos available for small groups (with a min. spend of $100-200) and the entire Bridgeview Box Park area is covered with huge tents for some warmth. It’s worth a visit this winter season. ❄️

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