Hey there, Exciting news! I'm looking for my next career opportunity. I'm finishing up a temporary freelance contract that runs through May 19th. So as Wednesday, May 20th, you can have me working as part of your content team! I am a Digital Content Strategist specializing in SEO Copywriting, Public... Continue reading

Lynn Smythe 15826 96th Lane N West Palm Beach, FL 33412 Phone: 561-951-8194 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lynnsmythecreations.com SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILES Facebook: www.facebook.com/bikediva Twitter: twitter.com/thebikediva LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lynnsmythe Google+: plus.google.com/+LynnSmythe50/ Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/lynnsmythe/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/lynnsmythe AREAS OF EXPERTISE SEO copywriting, blogging, blog articles, white papers, web pages, landing pages, press releases, newsletters, infographics,... Continue reading

Conventions are an awesome way for businesses, individuals, organizations and groups to come together to share new insights, ideas, network, meet new clients and customers and expand their business reach and client base. They also serve as an excellent way to get the word out about your brand and company.... Continue reading

Here's a short video showing the beginnings of our new vegetable garden. We're out in Loxahatchee, FL so our growing season is end of September through April or May. A bit different than the rest of the United States! Post by Lynn Smythe. For the past 2 years my roommates' been growing a few veggies mixed in with his regular garden. I told him if he was serious about growing most of his own food (hello Mr. Survivalist) that we needed a dedicated vegetable garden. He's on 1.25 acres so the mad scientist redneck started building this a couple of... Continue reading

GUEST POST Digital menu boards for restaurants are deemed to be the next wave in customer interaction at eating establishments of many different types. Indeed, an increasing number of dining establishments have begun to integrate digital menu boards into their overall operational schemes. As is the case with any new technological innovation, including those associated with signage, there exist pros and cons with digital menu boards for dining establishments. Enhanced Customer Engagement One of the benefits being extolled by companies that manufacture restaurant digital menu boards is that these devices enhance overall customer engagement. The belief is that because these... Continue reading

This is an old, but favorite recipe I originally posted online when I was the Herbs & Spices Feature Writer for Suite101.com. That site has pretty much disappeared although you might find the original recipe online. Recipe Summary - Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta Learn how-to make a simple appetizer out of peppers, tomatoes, black olives, green onions, garlic, parsley, balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Bruschetta is a topping for bread, which can be made from a variety of ingredients. Bruschetta is typically served on top of toasted Italian or French bread, and is offered as an appetizer at many Italian... Continue reading

Today's guest post is written by Andrew Fujii. The history of pews dates back all the way to the 13th century, when they were made from stone. These backless stone benches were commonly found in English churches. Most pews were typically placed against the walls, however as time passed many churches began moving towards the nave, or central body of the church. Wooden pews wouldn’t be found until a century later and wouldn’t become common in churches until the 15th century. Pews at this time were not fixated permanently to the ground. This wouldn’t become common until after the Protestant... Continue reading

Hey there, Just a quick FYI. I've got a few pieces of my fused glass, beaded jewelry and craft supplies for sale on my ArtFire shop: www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/CraftDiva. So far I have some vintage glass bead mixes and a few of my fused glass pendants listed, like the puzzle pendant shown below above. Take care, Lynn Smythe - AKA the Craft Diva CraftDiva Indie Fashion Continue reading

5 Safety Tips for Cyclists This article is a Sponsored Guest Post Cycling is slowly becoming everyone’s favorite hobby. It is fun and it also allows you to exercise properly. Many people are including it in their regular workout regimen and cycling is now at par with swimming. Not just that, cycling to work can help you in doing your bit for the environment. Children can cycle and lead healthy lives which would help them to grow and become healthier adults. Apart from bearing in mind safety consideration I also make sure I have a decent padlock, I have replaced... Continue reading

This is a copy of an ad I just placed on Cragislist. Hello, My name is Lynn Smythe and I'm looking for a new career opportunity. Although I enjoy freelancing, I've only been able to find part-time contract positions recently. I would love to either find a full-time, in-house opportunity... Continue reading

Apothecary Extract was kind enough to send me a large, 4 ounce bottle of their tea tree oil. The oil came with a PDF file containing 53 different ways to use tea tree oil. Great All Purpose Essential Oil I LOVE tea tree oil, I've used it for years! Tea tree oil comes from the melaleuca tree, Latin name Malaleuca alternifolia. Tea tree oil is used for a variety of holistic purposes. I've used tea tree oil, mixed into shampoo or conditioner, as a scalp treatment to help prevent dandruff. I've also mixed in a few drops of the oil... Continue reading

Thera Vita was kind enough to send me a jar of their Thera Relief to review on my blog. Great Pain Relief Formula The product came package in a 2 ounce jar, wide mouth jar making for easy application the pain relief formula. The product is thick and creamy making... Continue reading

I recently had a chance to try Ageless by Thera Vita. They were kind enough to send me a 1.7 ounce bottle of their hyaluronic acid serum to review for the Beauty Diva blog. Ageless is a lightweight, clear gel you apply to your under eye area. I use the... Continue reading

Today's guest post is written by Victoria Stotts. Good measuring cups have three things in common. They allow for accurate dry or liquid measurements, are made of durable, long-lasting, high-quality materials and include markings for various units of measure like ounces, milliliters and cups. Trendy, angled designs, colorful, stackable and enjoyable measuring cups of all sorts should always include these important features so that they effectively measure up. A recipe can only be as good as the culinary tools used to prepare it. Utilizing good measuring cups allows cooks to confidently compile ingredients into delectable cuisine. Dry and liquid measurements,... Continue reading

Above: wine labels for Dunlor Wine Although the popular adage ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’ seems to apply to most things, the same cannot be said about wines. Wines are not just described by their notes, but also by their label. In fact, bottle labels on a wine are what catch customers’ attention. An article of Practical Winery and Vineyard Journal explains the message that the label on the wine sends across to people. Fine Dining Lovers’ Domaine Dorléan has also investigated how the wine label impacts people’s decisions when they decide to buy a bottle. The label... Continue reading

KitchenMade™ was kind enough to send the Cuisine Diva a set of their stainless steel measuring cups so I could test and review them for the blog. I am a bit of a kitchen gadget nut so I'm always looking for the latest and greatest products to test. What I really like about this set of measuring cups is that they come as a set of 6. Most measuring cups come as a set of 4. The KitchenMade™ measuring cups come in the following sizes: 1/4 cup 1/3 cup 1/2 cup 2/3 cup 3/4 cup 1 cup You don't normally... Continue reading

Foxbrim was kind enough to send me a sample of their Youthful Radiance Eye Cream to review for Beauty Diva. I thought they sent me a sample, and not a full size product, as the product is packaged in a tiny, half ounce bottle. But I checked their website and... Continue reading

Hey there! My name is Lynn Smythe and I'm looking for a new career opportunity. Although I enjoy freelance writing, I've only been able to find part-time contract positions recently. I would love to either find a full-time, in-house opportunity (salary plus benefits) or a full-time, remote/telecommute position. Hire Me... Continue reading

Ark Survival Gear was kind enough to send me a pack of their Ark survival seeds to review for the Backyard Diva blog. Ark Survival Seed Kit Ark Survival Gear packaged the seeds together to encourage people to start their own survival garden of sustainable food. They recommend using raised garden beds to plant your garden. I relocated to SE Florida from the Adirondack Mountains in NY state and have used raised beds ever since I planted my first southern garden 20+ years ago. Ark Survival Gear seed kit: 30 seed varieties Non GMO seeds Heirloom seeds Open pollinated seeds... Continue reading

Solid Cordz was kind enough to send me a 2-pack of their premium gold-plated HDMI cables to review for the Lynn Smythe Creations blog. They came just in time! I'm in the process of moving from my apartment in Boynton Beach to a friend's house in Loxahatchee. We are setting... Continue reading

The Beauty Diva just tested garcinia cambogia with green tea to determine if it's an effective weight loss supplement. Apex Natural was kind enough to send me a bottle of their garcinia cambogia dietary supplement. The bottle contains 180 vegetarian capsules. Apex Natural suggests 2 ways to take the supplement... Continue reading

Xium was kind enough to send me a bottle of their 100% Pure Green Coffee Bean Extract. The weight loss supplement comes in a bottle of 90 vegetarian capsules. The recommended does is to take 2 capsules per day, with water, up to 2 times per day. Some people take... Continue reading

Every so often I receive an email from online marketers and public relations consultants asking if I accept sponsored posts on my blogs. Sponsored posts are also called promoted posts, branded content, sponsored content or even native advertising. I do accept sponsored posts on all my blogs on a case-by-case... Continue reading

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Azure Naturals was kind enough to send me a bottle of their Ultimate Retinol Anti-Wrinkle Serum to test and review for the Beauty Diva blog. I also wrote a review on Azure Naturals Ultimate C Skin Repair Serum on the Beauty Diva blog. Above: Ultimate Retinol Serum by Azure Naturals.... Continue reading