We Like a Smile on our Social Media

Smiles Sell…So Why Don’t We See More Of Them On Social Media?

Let’s take a walk down memory lane and revisit Selling Skills 101. What’s the first thing salespeople are taught? SMILE AT THE CUSTOMER. There’s a good reason for that: people are hardwired to respond positively to people who are smiling. It’s pleasant to be smiled at, and nearly 9 times out of 10, shoppers will stay in a store longer when the staff is smiling. They’ll also buy more merchandise and return to that same store more often.



There are countless guides on how to get a gazillion followers on Twitter, how to optimize your personal brand on LinkedIn, how to blog with the best of them, etc. But, I'm constantly amazed that many folks employing these social media tactics have truly forgotten the meaning and purpose of a conversation.

Somewhere along the line, it feels like we've forgotten how to just be present. We've lost touch with the idea of giving as a path to reaping rewards.

It's really not all that difficult to jolt yourself back into what a marketing or sales conversation should be all about. I've found the perfect way to show you.

If you haven't heard about Smile & Move, now's the time. If you want a guide for etiquette in the social media environment, here you go.

Smile, You're on Candid Camera

Are you crazy for selfies or do you prefer posed photos from a professional photographer?

You are probably wondering how to find the perfect photographer? Or how to find a wedding photographer. I hope these tips help you with your search for the perfect match.

When hiring a photographer, you want the final results to be perfect. After all, these memories will be forever frozen in time, images that represent a moment in the life of your child, family, or loved one. Especially when choosing a wedding photographer as you can only create your wedding photos once.



Choosing a photographer is like choosing any other professional to do the job. Everybody who has ever organized a photo session knows how hard it can be to find the photographer that best suits your needs and is able to realize your idea or project. There are many photographers that offer their services, and since they all work in different styles and genres and use different tools and equipment, not everyone has relevant skills or experience that will help them do the task. So what should you pay close attention to when choosing that one photographer who can do the job just right?

There are three types of photographers: novices, professionals, and top photographers.

Beginning photographers often change their style, price, and attitude to work. This is the category of photographers who lack the experience and strong portfolio. Therefore, every new client for them is the opportunity to learn and grow as a professional, so their rates are lower and good result is not guaranteed. Nevertheless, many of them can produce good results.

Professional photographers have a sufficient set of skills and guarantee a stable quality level. Such photographers have substantial experience and know what they are worth. The cost of their work does not fall below a certain level, they do not photograph just anything, and have a certain reputation in your city. They have a high-quality portfolio, a personal website, and they manage social media. Professionals spend their free time on training and further improvement of their skills.

Top photographers will give you fantastic results and tackle the most difficult tasks in their area of expertise, as in product photography or wedding photography. The cost of their work depends on what brands, organizations, magazines they work with, how many media personalities there are in their portfolio, and what awards they have.

Wear a smile and have friends; wear a scowl and have wrinkles.

It's the truth! I like smiling; Smiling is my favorite. Smile… it will either warm their heart or piss them off… either way you win. 10 Fun Facts 1. You can’t wash your eyes with soap. 2. You can’t count your hair. 3. You can’t breath through your nose with your tongue out. 4. You just tried number 3. 5. When you did number 3, you realized it’s possible, only you look like a dog. 6. You’re smiling right now because you were fooled. 7. You skipped number 5. 8. You just checked to see if there is a number 5. 9. Share this with your friends to have some fun too :-) Did you know that Sacramento is the Fun Capital? There are a few features of our faces that express such beauty and expression as our smiles. You now have some options with cosmetic surgery to create beautiful lips and a sexy smile. In general, we can reshape, rejuvenate and add volume. There are fillers, silicone implants, dissolving thread implants, lip lifts, lip reductions, peels, and then of course cosmetic dental care to improve the color shape and contour of your teeth and gums.

A Poem as Lovely as a Tree

Trees

BY JOYCE KILMER
I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.

A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast;

A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;

A tree that may in Summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;

Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.

Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.

I Will Be The Gladdest Thing Under the Sun

Afternoon on a Hill

I will be the gladdest thing
Under the sun!
I will touch a hundred flowers
And not pick one.

I will look at cliffs and clouds
With quiet eyes,
Watch the wind bow down the grass,
And the grass rise.

And when lights begin to show
Up from the town,
I will mark which must be mine,
And then start down!

This poem always make me think of Daffodil Hill in Amador County, California. Sadly, Daffodil Hill is no more. Last year they announced that this small rural county just can't handle the overwhelming traffic of thousands of people needing a daffodil fix. Where do you go to see an inspiring landscape?

Songs that Make You Smile

There's real science to back up how music can affect your overall mood. And if you're looking to improve your well-being and happiness, look no further than these 20 classic hits. After listening to a feel-good playlist, good luck resisting a smile or the urge to dance.

When I was a teenager, I worked hard to hone my skills compiling mix tapes full of Sad Songs to Wallow To. (Listen, breaking up with your boyfriend of three weeks is super tragic.) Even now, twenty years later, those are the songs that can instantly transport me back to those times of high angst, and if you’ve ever experienced this phenomenon (and haven’t we all?), you already know how much power music has to not only reflect our moods but also shape them, as well as shape our memories of certain times and places.

It’s in this spirit that I invite everyone to put their old disc jockey skills to work and start creating a custom collection of feel-good songs. Songs that make us smile, that remind us of good times, that can turn a bad mood on its head. Happy Songs to Get Up and Dance To.

Sweet Happy Life

My wish for you, sweet happy life
May all the days of the year that you live be laughing days
With all my heart, sweet happy life
And may the night times that follow the days be dancing nights
Stars for your smile
Moons for your hair
And someone's wonderful love
For your loving heart to share
My wish for you, sweet happy life
May all your sorrows be gone and your heart begin to sing
And if a wish can make it be
I wish you spend everyday of your happy life with me
Sweet happy life.
Sweet happy life.

Uptown Funk

This hit, that ice cold
Michelle Pfeiffer, that white gold
This one for them hood girls
Them good girls straight masterpieces
Stylin', wilin', livin' it up in the city
Got Chucks on with Saint Laurent
Got kiss myself, I'm so pretty
I'm too hot (hot damn)
Called a police and a fireman
I'm too hot (hot damn)
Make a dragon wanna retire man
I'm too hot (hot damn)
Say my name you know who I am
I'm too hot (hot damn)
Am I bad 'bout that money, break it down
Girls hit your hallelujah (whoo)
Girls hit your hallelujah (whoo)
Girls hit your hallelujah (whoo)
'Cause uptown funk gon' give it to you
'Cause uptown funk gon' give it to you
'Cause uptown funk gon' give it to you
Saturday night and we in the spot
Don't believe me just watch (come on)

Don't Be Afraid of Wine, Let it Make You Smile

Lot's of people are afraid of drinking red wine because they think it will turn their teeth purple. Poppycock!

SMILE! WINE CAN HELP PREVENT GUM DISEASE

Then shortly afterward, I came across some brand new research that shows how red wine can prevent tooth decay and gum disease.

That’s important because gum disease is a serious condition. It starts with simple plaque. But as it builds up on teeth it creates a breeding ground for bacteria. The bacteria trigger inflammation. That leads to the red, swollen and bleeding gums of gingivitis.

Left untreated, gingivitis can turn into periodontal disease. The gums pull back from the roots of teeth. Infection attacks the tissue that holds teeth to the jawbone. Teeth start to come loose and fall out.

This breakdown of your gums also allows bacteria to pass into your bloodstream. Studies show the same bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease also damage the lining of blood vessels.

Red wine can help put the brakes on that whole disease process…

A new study in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry found that red wine contains two plant compounds called caffeic and p-coumaric acids.

These polyphenols are powerful antioxidants. They reduce the stickiness of harmful bacteria in your mouth. They stop the bacteria from hitching a rIde on your teeth and gums. That can stop the formation of dental plaque, cavities and gum disease.

While you're enjoying your wine, get some rays!

ENJOY SUNSHINE! GET PLENTY OF VITAMIN D

Load up on vitamin D3. When was the last time you heard your dentist recommend you take vitamin D to protect your dental health?

Probably never. Yet high blood levels of anti-inflammatory vitamin D3 can decrease your chances of developing gingivitis and periodontal disease.

A large study found that folks with the highest D levels had the lowest risk of periodontal disease — especially those over age 50. It also found that people who got the most vitamin D from their food were less likely to bleed when their gums were poked and prodded by a dentist.

Your best source of vitamin D is the sun. I recommend getting between 10 and 20 minutes of sunshine every day. But you can also get D through your diet and supplements.