Britt Kascjak is a digital and social media marketer, working to improve the online marketing efforts of small businesses and non-profit organizations. With over 5 years of personal blogging experience, she has taken an interest in working with bloggers and content creators to maximize their efforts and achieve success. through her blog Unapologetically You while continuing to blog about alternative culture, tattoos, pets and travel on her blog Alternatively Speaking.
15 Tips for Camping in the Rain
Camping season is upon us, with many of the Ontario Provincial Parks opening their gates to visitors starting in May for overnight us. Don’t allow spring showers to ruin your next adventure! Camping in the rain can be a fun experience, with a little planning.
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Find The Best Hotel Deal With These 5 Simple Tricks
While many of us would love to travel more often and see the world, the cost associated with travelling may be limiting your ability to make your dream vacation a reality. While there is no one single secret to snagging a great hotel deal, there are plenty of tricks that can help you land a great rate.
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Develop A Successful Construction Brand Strategy With These 5 Tips
The construction industry is highly competitive. By creating an unforgettable construction brand image, you will position yourself at the forefront of the marketplace.
When you break it down, a brand is an experience that you are selling to your customers. It relays who you are, what you have to offer, and why they should choose you over your competitors. However, creating and maintaining an effective brand takes time and effort. Here are 5 simple techniques that will help you to succeed:
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‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ Accused of Being Sexist and Bigoted
If our current society has come to be known for one thing, it is our ongoing attempts to seek ‘equality’ and ‘acceptance’ in all that we do. However, at what point do we start to wonder whether our attempts to be ‘progressive’ have gone too far?
This is once again the question as the well known liberal new site HuffPost attached the classic Christmas movie ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’.
On Wednesday, HuffPost released a video on Twitter, captioning it with “The holiday TV classic ‘Rudolph ...
A Dramatic Increase of Witches, Wiccans and Pagans In the U.S As Millennials Reject Christianity
Millennials are once again making their mark on the world, this time earning the title of ‘Generation Hex’ as the number of self-proclaimed ‘witches’ in the United States has risen considerably in recent years. What is the draw to these often-misunderstood beliefs?
There are some religions and belief systems that are known throughout the world. This isn’t to say that they are accepted and respected in all areas of the world, but people have a basic understanding of what the religion believes....
Delicious Dessert in the Heart of Essex, Ontario: Ice Cool Treats
Summer is just around the corner, bringing with it sunshine, beach days and ice cream cones. If you’re looking for refreshing dessert in the heart of Essex, Ontario, look no further! Ice Cool Treats has got you covered!
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New Gillette #MeToo Commercial Addressing ‘Toxic Masculinity’ Sparks Backlash And Boycotts
Companies and businesses are always trying to find the perfect marketing message to draw attention to their products and stand out from the pack. However, a recent attempt from Gillette may have backfired, as their attempt to address ‘toxic masculinity’ has caused quite an uproar!
If there is one thing the company Gillette has come to be known for, it is that they are the representation of all things ‘masculine’. With the promise ‘The Best a Man Can Get’, the company has been marketing its pr...
A Record 589 Sea Turtles Were Killed By Florida’s Toxic Red Tide
Thousands of sea creatures litter the beaches of southern Florida, a result of a harmful algae tide better known as the ‘red tide’. While this phenomenon isn’t new, experts warn that this is the worst they have seen in over a decade.
Within our waterways are naturally occurring microscopic algae. Invisible to the naked eye, in normal circumstances, they cause have no noticeable impact on the marine animals that call that waterway home, or to those of us who choose to swim in those waters. How...
Amazing Food in Small Town Windsor/Essex: The Deluxe Restaurant
There is at least one in every small town – that little hidden gem of a restaurant or cafe that most outside of the area don’t even realize exists but the locals hold dear. Today we’re going to reveal one of my favourite hidden gems – The Deluxe in Essex, Ontario!
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Henkaa: The Perfect Little Black Dress
Ladies, we all know the power of that little black dress – the one that is so versatile you can wear it to nearly anything and it gives you a confidence boost the second you slip it on. Today, I’m excited to announce that I believe I’ve found the PERFECT little black dress, and you can have it too!
**Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Henkaa. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.
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Colchester Harbour Achieves ‘Blue Flag’ Status For the Third Year!
The Town of Essex recently announced that Colchester Harbour had been awarded ‘Blue Flag’ status for the third year in a row! An internationally recognized eco-certification, the highly respected Blue Flag is a clear indication of the area’s hard work and dedication!
There are currently only 40 blue flags flying across Canada, a designation that is carefully administered and awarded by Environmental Defence. Internationally, the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) has approved the fl...
10 Things All Bloggers Should Be Doing on Social Media
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Britt Kascjak is a digital and social media marketer, working to improve the online marketing efforts of small businesses and non-profit organizations. With over 5 years of personal blogging experience, she has taken an interest in working with bloggers and content creators to maximize their efforts and achieve success. She currently shares blogging and social media advice for bloggers on her blog Unapologetically You while continuing to blog about alternative cultu...
Kingsville Essex Associated Band: Canadian History In Our Own Back Yard
This past week, the people of Essex came together to celebrate Heritage Week, an opportunity to learn about the events of our past, how the Essex County area was formed and the many ways that we can continue to honour our history today. However, there is one incredible piece of Canadian history right here in our own back yards that many Essex residents are unaware of – the Kingsville Essex Associated Band.
First founded as the ‘Essex Boys Band’ back in 1937, the focus was on military-style ma...