Tiffany's 2 Cents

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2010-12-27T10:35:00.001-06:00

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Great Gift Idea #1

2010-12-10T16:02:00.001-06:00

Here is my Mom & Pop shop pick

I first had meet the delicious Frappé' Vino at a Shecky's Girls Night out event and fell in love. I purchased 2 parties in the bag and truly enjoyed each of them.

The mixes are easy to follow and almost fool proof. On the first try I used a tad bit too much mayo and didn't like it, but the 2nd batch was perfect. If you plan to buy I would highly suggest the party in the bag to because it's only $20 & you get to try everything. Also pick up an extra bag of the squares, the dip goes a long way.

If you are looking for a gift for me, I will love this and I will def use it!!

D'marie

What?

2010-03-29T21:43:00.000-05:00

Mindless guessing, got me twirling
trying to figure out if this is where im pose' to be
sighs of relief, over contemplating
still thinking, 'is this where im suppose to be?'
Do we ever know, will I ever know
I know I havent made it to the top cause Im still climbing
my boots are still in decent condition so maybe I have't made it far enough
Im outta breath but that could be the weight thats on me
what should I ...... should I have....could I.....did I
Ha!! Mindless guessing, got me twirling around in my head.

TNM
3/10

Old Stuff

2010-03-29T18:58:00.003-05:00

Something I read had me to revisit my old MySpace page, which made me look at my old blog. So in remembrance of the old me of loved to write and sketch in hopes that I can bring some of her back here, here are a few of my old pieces which I hope inspires new ones. If you have some please add & share, hopefully reading yours will give me the kick I need to get it going before I lose it foreverrrrrr.....

Be Blessed & Inspired

Pools of Brown Eyed Seduction…………..

Love Peace Calmness Happiness

You Me wanting waiting

Beautiful Big Happy sexual your

you skillz your ambitions goal orientated

striving to be the best

My eyes and soul r hypnotized

by your beautiful browns and the pools of

love and ambition I see

make me strive to be

the best me I can be

so I can compare to what you have to share

Your flava & style is undeniable

can't lie or hide what I feel inside

makes me wanna cry from holding it all inside.

I can't deny that what I am feeling is real

life on another plane

level where I can't cope can't handle or operate

tears wanting to stream down my face

from holding it all in.

Not able to comprehend or totally understand

leaving me

speechless..............

New Social Networking site, combines them all!

2010-03-16T19:26:00.000-05:00

Are you tired of switching between FB & twitter?

We I am too, I like to keep up convo's on both but I hate going back and forth. I have tired to us the other programs that combine them but they don't cut the cheese. A friend invited me to join this new social networking site that seems pretty kool. It combines them all and it has better privacy then FB, it takes it back to the old FB days before everybody could watch every step you take...

Check it out, it's free .99, my kind of stuff. Cause my fav saying is that "If it ain't free, it ain't for me!". But check it out and give me your opinion ...

2010 Elections-Sheila Chalmers-Currin, Who Is She?

2010-01-18T23:33:00.010-06:00

Its that time again, "Election Time," Now as a active voter its my duty to learn about who is running for office. Now first up is the 5th District Dem. Commissioner Race:

Deborah Sims ~vs~ Sheila Chamlers-Currin

As I begin my google search through articles, blogs and meeting minutes I have learned that I cannot find any information about Mrs. Chamlers-Currin. I do know that she is a Trustee for Matteson and Former President for Illinois Fire and Police Commissioners Assn. As I have conducted my research I also see that she is beginning her campaign on untruths. On her site it states that she is " Endorsed by Chicago Tribune," When you view the Tribune site for their endorsements her name is not highlighted. Their site states "The Tribune editorial board has not yet endorsed a Democratic party candidate for Cook County Board 5th District."

Now really, is this a real change from how we feel "Typical" politicians are? Lier's with half-truths. Also a while ago I looked through her endorsements and saw Robin Kelly & Loretta Durbin listed...what happened? Now your endorsements are what voters like myself look for to say you are who you are and that you have the skills for the job. When you lie and suddenly remove names that calls your character into question.

Now my search for info on Deborah Sims has a lot more meat, yes we all know she reversed her vote for the tax increase, but I have personally volunteered for events she has held for the 5th district community which could be a reason for her change, she wants to ensure she would still be able to provide support while coping with price increases everywhere. I know she is there in the trenches everyday and before the government work she was there in the trenches working in the Dept. of Human Services as a Youth Intervention Worker, Youth Service Coordinator and she served as a Rape Victims Advocate. She has been there for us before the political career.

So let's look at what I have found so far......

Chalmers-Currin:

Lied about endorsements (Big one for me)
Serve as Trustee for Matteson
Has a supporter who looks at Sims faults but not at any accomplishments, nor talks about Currin's accomplishments, or what she has done for her community.

Sims:

A Commissioner since 1994
Backed by quite a few suburban mayors, churches (including mine) and community leaders.
Changed vote on tax increase
Active in community outreach (current & past)

Below is the blog that sparked my little research adventure, thanks Alan for helping me "Rock my Vote"

PSB: Progressive Illinois Politics:: Deborah Sims threatens Cook County: "We've got to get that penny back"

Bored Now, what has Sheila done? How do I know she is not another as you call it "greedy politician"? Now to my understanding Matteson's tax has also increased, what did Sheila do about that?

I am all for Change and want politician's that are for the people and not themselves. I do know and have seen Deborah Sims in the community and giving to the community. I actually volunteered with a few friends for an event she had for the 5th District community but I have never seen or heard of Sheila Chalmers-Currin and I have been in Matteson for several years.
What experience does she have with county government? I looked at her site and I see she is a member of some non-profits, but what is her County government knowledge??? Why isn't she endorsed by her organizations? Why aren't they vouching for her character?

Step up and Show Out 4 Haiti

2010-01-13T16:56:00.006-06:00

Hey All,

So we have a major crisis going on. Now we can give our money to everyone and everything for BS, here is an opportunity for us to do some good. I know many of us give to different orgs and causes but instead of buying that Big Mac meal or Starbucks please donate a min. of $5 bucks to help our family over in Haiti.

Now I am not from there, but I be live that no matter where you are or who you are (black, white, asian, greek) we all have ties to another and we are all family, so when family is down we have to help them out.

Thanks to http://tastykeish.com/site/?p=344 for the info, if you have resources to share please comment below:

Reaching Loved Ones:
1. 1888-407-4747 is the U.S. government number setup to help you reach your family in Haiti.

2. Via @emaphotography on Twitter: “Radio Ginen reported that any1 who has a digicel phone in Haiti try & call after 1pm, they will be reconnecting the lines.” (1/13/10)

Medical:
1. via @georgiap on twitter: :Hôpital Sacré Coeur south of Cap Haitien said to be open and providing medical assistance 2 injured http://bit.ly/8eGJO9 #Haiti”

2. via @thaLadyBlogga on twitter: Calling All Health Care Professionals: http://www.ktvu.com/news/22224296/detail.html#Nurses

3. via @BreakingNews on twitter: U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort ordered activated in advance of possible dispatch to Haiti; will take 5 days to ready it – WBAL-TV

Donations (time, money, and/or goods):

1. National/Internationally: This is a comprehensive list by http://itsjustlight.com/?page_id=777 of TOP ORGANIZATIONS you can donate to for Haiti’s Earthquake Relief.

2. Doctors without Borders: https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/SSLPage.aspx?pid=197&hbc=1&source=ADR1001E1D01

3. Here’s a fast way to help: Donate to #yele. (http://yele.org/) to donate 5 dollars to the Haitian Earthquake Relief Fund. Text “YELE” at 501501 and they will send you back a confirmation asking YES or NO. Say “YES”
You can also, contact @StarrMcRae (College Consultant to Wyclef). Email: HaitiQuakeRelief@gmail.com.

4. TEXT the word "Haiti" to 90999, it will automatically donate $10 2 the Red Cross, & post 2your phone bill.

"Lets show out w/ support." Please list local resources and other links

The+Knot

2009-11-17T15:52:00.000-06:00

The+Knot

This is such the cutest idea for any party. I really love the "Pimp my cupcake" idea, it gives the guest a chance to be interactive.

Are You Serious??? 49ers' Crabtree conducts convoluted holdout - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

2009-08-06T17:17:00.000-05:00

49ers' Crabtree conducts convoluted holdout - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

Are you serious young buck???? You haven't done anything to earn $23 mil and when on this green earth is $20mil not enough. You haven't even been on the job?

See we as Americans are going to hell in a hand basket because of greed. When is enough, enough?

I am truly speechless right now...(give me 30 min to vent and it's on and poppin!)

How in the heck you gone trip and the country is in a so called recession????? How about they don't give you ish' a say hit the road jack? What are you going to do then?

For real yall what are people thinking? I am going to start a "Are You Serious"' segment, cause the stories I see makes me wanna know, these gotta be jokes!!!

Let's Get It!

TNM

Beauty Salon Beatdown Extended Version

2009-08-05T18:03:00.000-05:00

Global Grind - Beauty Salon Beatdown *Extended Version*

So the bogus & ignorant person in me has to laugh and then I look in disgrace as I see the people in the shop watching and not doing a thing.

As you look at this remember the lady who's getting whooped is the owner of the shop and the people standing around are her customers.

Now her customers and co-workers are just standing around watching and video taping this as it goes on for 6 minutes. In those 6 minutes no one tries to break it up as they are double teaming her, someone only says "one at a time", I guess that makes it fair. HA!!

To standby and watch that happen to someone you know personally without doing anything is heartless, anyone who knows me knows that as soon as the first punch was thrown I would be on the phone calling 911. Yes I am that person, and by the time she was bent over I would have to step in cause I just can't let someone go out like that.

I can say she took a few licks and keeping on talking, stood her ground (even though her feet wasn't on it all the time) and still tried to check them in the end.

This was funny, sad and bogus. They dog walked her and her peoples just stood by and watched.

Damn!!! What can you say.....

What the Hell?? Lil Wayne - Whip It Like A Slave (FIREEEEEE)

2009-08-05T08:33:00.000-05:00

YouTube - Lil Wayne - Whip It Like A Slave (FIREEEEEE) + DOWNLOAD

What in the hell are we coming too when our Top Artist are putting out songs titled "Whip it like a Slave"???

As I heard this snippet on the Morning Riot (Chicago, 107.5) I felt like I was in a dream. "Are you serious???"

I just had to call in because this was unbelievable. What is wrong with our babies?? They don't care about themselves, their community, family, history or anything. I am at a loss yall, what do we do when crap like this is at their finger tips and they are being rebellious and not wanting to listen to us help guide them.

He has too much influence over our children to put crap like this out. I really like Wayne's beats, but now I have to tune him out. And yall know that hard when he is everywhere on every station. I was listening to a rock station one night and he was featured on a song. You can't get away from him!!!

But really what can we do to save our babies from a life of ignorance??? Now I am not talking about the ones raised with good, decent parents but the ones without that, the ones on the corners, the ones who mother has to work 2-3 jobs to keep them going and can't spend the time needed to guide that child. What do we do???????

Let's Get It!!!

Tiffany N. Moore

MyUrbanEvents | Your African Americans Restaurants, Nightlife & Events Guide

2009-08-05T07:52:00.000-05:00

MyUrbanEvents Your African Americans Restaurants, Nightlife & Events Guide

This writer get's better and better. She does a great job of capturing the moments and the energy of the event. I first began following her in N'Digo and she has blossomed. Make sure you keep an eye out for Crystal D. Porter.

Tiffany N. Moore

Let's Support Us

2009-02-18T14:09:00.007-06:00

I have a friend from High School that sent me an email awhile back, it read.............

Good Day Everyone!
Please be advised that this is not your typical email chain. In the course of planning and researching wedding options, an idea was incited that could potentially benefit everyone who is interested in expanding their mind, business and brand. What we are asking for is simple and can be explained more at:
www.ouronedollarwedding.com

Remember, exposure and a positive attitude to succeed is required to obtain any goal. As this email travels throughout the world, your business, website, blog, ideas, etc. has the potential to reach millions. So why not give it a try?

Please remember to forward this email along to family, friends, and business owners.

Thank you for your support.

Kelli & Patrice

Now I must say this is extremely inventive and a great idea I may use one day. I love how she has pooled her resources and decided to think out of the box and set the pace for their dream wedding. Now I had to support, I have even gave her basically free Wedding Day Consulting Services because I can't help but support people who take their destiny into their own hands and provide positive example for others.

I look at this as a great example for their daughter and the effect it may have on her, to show that nothing can stand in the way of your dreams unless you let it. I see this as you don't always have to follow the engraved path filled with holes that may make you turn around, sometimes you may have to get a little dirty by walking on the side that's a little muddy.

I wanted to take a moment to applaud her and the example she is setting. So lets support and the min. it will cost you is $1.oo.

Love & Blessings

Tiffany

Chicago Black Businesses- Farmers Best 47th Bishop

2009-02-17T19:53:00.006-06:00

I am someone who loves to patronize my own whenever possible and I guess because we are blessed with the shortest month to celebrate our heritage this is when I get tons of emails requesting to support or informing me of businesses that I was not aware of.

So to help out my fellow business owners I will attempt to do a weekly or monthly tribute to businesses that I am aware of and will vouch for their services.

First to my fellow entrepreneurs I would love to share some tips that I myself am faulty of not doing at times.

Respect the customer, without them we have nothing. Make sure you are open at the time you state and have set business hours if you don't already.
Train your employees. I hate to visit an establishment and the employees are talking to each other and can clearly see me, look me in my face, but continue their conversation cause it's just too important for them to stop and do their job to provide service.
Keep your standards up. I often see business that are wonderful and I tell everyone I know about them, then a month or two later their food is horrible, their customer service has fallen way off. You must always strive to be the best, the Chicago market is over saturated for you to neglect your standard of service.

Now to my new favorite Black Owned Business.

Farmers Best
Bishop Plaza
1424 W. 47th St.

Farmers Best is the only African-American full service grocery store in Illinois, I received an email last week informing me to take some time and visit the store.

Now I do small group catering and had a catering event on Friday night so i decided to stop by to see what they had to offer.

When I walked in I was amazed at their quality and quantity of various produce items (this is what welcomes you into the store). I was floored to see real whole coconuts in Chicago in February looking fresh as ever.

They have wonderful prices I walked out with a tab of $75.oo for meats & produces that would have ran me about $150 else where. They have a great selection of meats also. I will say their non-perishable selection and quantity is not comparable to Jewel or any other big name but the prices are much better.

That night I purchased parsley & Bisquick, now at FB the parsley was $.59 and the Bisquick was $3.49 (not sale prices). Now right after, I took a trip over to Jewel and their parsley was $1.96 and the Bisquick was $5.49. Now that is a difference worth me traveling outside of the neighborhood.

The service was also wonderful, the only sad thing was that there was not alot of customers in the store. So with this I do request that next time you need to go grocery shopping please head over to 47th & Bishop to visit Farmers Best and support a great store with a wonderful selection.

Peace & Blessings,

Tiffany

Farmer’s Best Market is located at 1424 W. 47th Street. For more information, call (773)584-6222.

Another article for your reference: Farmer Knows Best

Michelle Obama "Angry Black Woman"

2008-08-28T16:55:00.000-05:00

Ok people, I am so tired of all the Michelle Obama critics stating she is a "Angry Black Woman".

Below is a something I recently posted that I wanted to share with everyone...

First I think Michelle did a wonderful job. Also it is a shame that in this day in age when a woman who has her roots as being a community activist, voices her opinions about our social issues she is seen as a "Angry Black Woman". Now if she were white, she would be seen as someone who cares about all people and very caring and loving.

America has real social issues and she is someone who has worked at the grassroots level and if any of you critics ever take the time out to come and look outside of your bubbles, and spend time in neighborhoods’ and with people who are less fortunate then you, you will see why she is a citizen who is angry with our unfortunate issues that can be resolved with more people who cared to get involved instead of sitting on the sidelines complaining and critizing.

Step up or shut up.

Comments to a post on http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2008/08/barack_obama_weak_link_in_dnc.html