HOTEL REVIEW: Our stop in Downers Grove, IL - Comfort Inn by Choice Hotels

Comfort Inn, 70 Gore Rd. W, Morris, IL 60450

It's the middle of January and we stopped in Morris, IL for a night as we continued to travel for our business.
Although I frequent Peoria quite a bit, this was the first time that I visited this particular Choice Property. As most of you know, I am a Diamond Elite Member with Choice and stay with them at least once a week during my business travels. I really like Peoria. It's the birthplace of Richard Pryor, the largest city that sits on the beautiful Illinois River, the headquarters to Caterpillar, Inc. (and their museum) and The home of "The Spirit of Peoria" paddle wheel riverboat. My favorite place is the Riverwalk that is the location of local festivals, restaurants, shops, and museums.


See my review of the hotel below:

PARKING:


EASE OF CHECK IN/CHECK OUT:


CUSTOMER SERVICE:

REWARDS STATUS PERKS:


CLEANLINESS:

DECOR:

LOCATION:

BREAKFAST:

WI-FI & TECHNOLOGY:

EXTRAS:

VALUE:

Have you ever been to the third largest city outside of the Chicago Metro?

What's your favorite thing about Peoria? Any recommendations on "must try" things to do while there?

Also, let me know if you've ever been to this Quality Inn and your thoughts!

Where are you in your corner of the world today?

HOTEL REVIEW: Our stop in Mifflinville, PA - Comfort Inn Mifflinville/Bloomsburg by Choice Hotels

Comfort Inn Mifflinville/Bloomsburg, 488 West Third Street, Mifflinville, PA 18631

This past week, I had the pleasure of staying at one of the choice properties that really lived up to the reviews online. I always check out reviews at Google, TripAdvisor, and Choice before making a selection on which properties I'll stay at while traveling for work.

I left the snow filled streets of Atlanta, GA for the snow capped mountain tops of Pennesylvania and I couldn't have been more elated to walk into the warmth of the Comfort Inn Mifflinville - Bloomsbur.

I was greeted by a friendly and chipper young lady at the front desk and such a beautiful and grand Christmas tree that caused me to smile with the Christmas spirit that we all share.

After checking in, I headed to my room which was conveniently located right there on the first floor, near the front entrance. I am usually skeptical about rooms with this placement because there tends to be more noise but during my stay, I wasn't disturbed one bit by any foot traffic or other noise event though the lobby and breakfast area was right outside our rooms door. That was a pleasant surprise that earned this property some brownie points. However, what did wake me up a few times during the night was the noise from the highway.

Had the most amazing stay here!! Rebecca and her staff treated us like family, the room was clean and spacious, check in and check out was seamless, shower was hot and had decent pressure, breakfast was good, they were able to accommodate a late check out request, there was plenty of well-lit parking, and they even had pumpkin spice waffles!! Also, the beautiful holiday decor was such a nice and homey touch. It's also super close to the highway and plenty of gas stations. I wish I could come here often!! It was so nice!!

See my review of the hotel below:

PARKING: This property has plenty well lit parking and it's all in the front.

EASE OF CHECK IN/CHECK OUT:

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

REWARDS STATUS PERKS:


CLEANLINESS:

THE ROOM:

DECOR:

LOCATION:

BREAKFAST:

WI-FI & TECHNOLOGY:

EXTRAS:

VALUE:

Have you ever been to the Mifflinville/Bloomsburg area of Pennsylvania?

What's your favorite thing about Pennsylvania? Any recommendations on "must try" things to do while there?

Also, let me know if you've ever been to this Comfort Inn and your thoughts!

Where are you in your corner of the world today?

Check Me Out!! I am a featured guest on The Elite Society of Ambitious Moms Summit

Hey there Corner Clique!! I am so excited and honored to share with you that I am a featured guest on The Elite Society of Ambitious Moms Summit!! I became familiar with the summit earlier this year, in February, as it is a bi-annual event and the value that I received during my experience pushed my business goals into overdrive!! The information shared was so valuable and motivational that it was just what I needed to push my to-do list into overdrive so that I could start achieving some things that I'd set out to do during the year. Check out the description below to see how the creator explains the experience! If you think this is something you may be interested in, you can get your free virtual pass at bit.ly/MomsSummitTameka 

The purpose of the Ambitious Moms Summit is to help women intentionally design a life of happiness, abundance, freedom and everything else their heart desires.  

This mega bi-annual online conference has brought together 25+ of the most influential women in the entrepreneurial space. They’re diving deep into specific success strategies that have allowed them to have the business and life of their dreams.  

The featured interview segments, presentations, Q & A Sessions, and training materials have been designed to inspire and educate two types of women:  

1.) On the fence about starting your own business doing what you love because you're not sure what to do or where to begin.  

OR

2.) Who already have businesses but not getting the results they desire.

Please find below the message from the Summit Founder Stacie Walker, regarding the encore for the summit!! She's giving away some awesome goodies!!

Whenever I'm overflowing with gratitude, I want the people I'm connected with to feel the same way.
The word has already gotten out that I'm giving away money, $1,000 worth of private coaching, and other surprises.
I've decided to run a 72 hour encore of the Ambitious Moms Summit on December 9th - 11th.
AND
I'm launching the Ambitious Moms Summit Instagram Hashtag Contest & Refer A Friend Contest. (December 6th - 11th)
>>>> http://bit.ly/MomsSummitContest
Contestants will be entered into a drawing to receive one of the following:
🎁1 winner receives $100 cash prize (who doesn't like money?)
🎁 3 winners receive a full featured article in The Huffington Post (ready to get more exposure and increase your credibility?)
🎁 2 winners receive 30 FREE Days of Private Coaching ($1,000 value - do you want to scale your business and income?)
Who is disqualified from the contest? Summit speakers and existing clients that I coach privately or in a group program.
Would you like to help spread the word about the 72 hour encore happening over the weekend?
Sign up for the Ambitious Moms Summit Instagram Hashtag Contest & Refer A Friend Contest.
>>>> http://bit.ly/MomsSummitContest

Have you heard of this amazing service from Amazon called "FreeTime Unlimited" for kids? It has been a God-send in our household, is much better than television time for our daughter, and has helped with her learning and keeps her entertained. I absolutely love it and don't know what we'd do without it! Check out some of the cool features below and click on the graphic if you'd like to try your first month absolutely FREE!!!

Amazon FreeTime Unlimited is an all-in-one subscription for kids that offers unlimited access to thousands of kid-friendly books, movies, TV shows, educational apps, and games.

One thing is for sure, it definitely beats downloading individual apps, games, and episodes, one-by-one!!

Books, apps and videos for kids of all ages.

• A world of content for kids to explore within a completely kid-friendly environment
• Promote reading and math with educational apps and thousands of books
• Best-in-class parental controls - choose what content each child sees, and set educational goals and time limits
• Personalize each kid's experience with profiles, and let them watch where they want to - on Fire Tablets, Kindle eReaders, Fire TV, or Android phones and tablets
• Great for kids between 3 and 12 years old

FreeTime Unlimited offers unlimited access to over 13,000 kid-friendly books, educational apps, games, movies, and TV shows from top brands like Disney, Nickelodeon, PBS, Amazon Originals for Kids, and more.



Amazon FreeTime: Best-in-Class Parental Controls
Amazon FreeTime Unlimited is delivered to your children within Amazon FreeTime, the best-in-class parental control suite included on Fire Tablets, Kindle eReaders, Fire TV, and available for download on Android phones and tablets.

Built for kids
In FreeTime, the background color changes to blue, letting parents know at a glance that their child is safe. Kids only see titles that have been selected for them. Younger kids can search before they know how to type by using Characters - for example, tap on "Frozen," "Dinosaurs," or "Puppies".

No surprises
While in FreeTime, kids do not have access to social media and can’t make in-app purchases without parental approval.

Time limits
Limiting your child's screen time can be challenging without the proper tools. FreeTime lets parents set daily limits, or restrict certain categories - like games and video - while leaving unlimited time for reading.

Smart Filters
FreeTime Smart Filters ensure that your child sees age-appropriate content within FreeTime Unlimited. We use input from Common Sense Media and from parents like you to ensure that pre-teens don’t get the baby stuff and little kids don’t see the scary stuff. Parents can also adjust Smart Filter settings to tailor the experience for each child.

Learn First
With Learn First, parents can block access to games and cartoons until after educational goals are met. Using Bedtime, parents can control when FreeTime shuts down for the day.

Individual profiles
Parents can create up to four individual child profiles, customize each child’s access to content from the parent’s library, and decide which FreeTime Unlimited titles will be viewable in each profile. It's like giving each kid their very own, personalized tablet. A password helps keep kids in FreeTime.

Fire on the go
Download your child’s favorite videos, apps and books for access even when you don’t have wifi. When an Internet connection is unavailable, your child will automatically see available content that has been downloaded to their FreeTime profile.

Discover & Connect
Amazon Parent Dashboard lets parents discover the books, videos, educational apps, and games their kids enjoy in FreeTime. Discussion Cards help parents start conversations and make connections with kids about these titles.

Child-safe camera
On Fire Tablets, kids can take pictures and edit them by adding stickers, drawings, and more. Parents can view photos and videos taken by their children in a separate photo gallery, and have the option to auto-save to Amazon Cloud Drive.

Watch videos, read books and play where you want
Amazon FreeTime Unlimited is available on Fire Tablets (books, videos, apps), Fire TV (videos), Kindle eReaders (books), and Android phones and tablets (books, videos).



Amazon FreeTime Unlimited is an incredible deal. Kids get access to thousands of titles for a low price - starting at just $2.99 per month for Prime Members. And because there are no ads and no in-app purchases, there are no surprises and no extra charges.

Tameka's AVON Product Of The Day - Anew Power Serum

Tameka's AVON Product Of The Day

Anew Power Serum

Take your anti-aging skin care routine to the next level with the Anew Power Serum. This firming and smoothing serum is based on Nobel prize winning research which resulted in the product to detect and repair visible skin damage. Advance boost technology works to hydrate your skin, smooth visible roughness and wrinkles, and return firmness to your face. It's so effective that 93% of women agree that it dramatically improved skin's appearance.* Anew Power Serum is a great complement to your current skin care routine and works well with moisturizers. 1 fl. oz.

BENEFITS • Anti-aging serum complements moisturizers to hydrate, smooth, and firm skin
• Advance Boost Technology helps diminish fine lines and wrinkles while increasing skin's natural radiance
• Dramatically improves skin's overall appearance
• Hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic
• Allergy-tested and dermatologist-tested
• Suitable for sensitive skin

TO USE • Apply daily on clean, dry skin in the morning and evening, use two pumps of the serum, smoothing it evenly over your skin with your fingertips. Once it is absorbed, follow with your favorite moisturizer.

Why a serum?A serum can boost the benefits of your moisturizers. Concentrated yet lightweight, it's ideal for layering under your day and night creams. Anew Power Serum has been shown to maximize the performance of your current anti-aging regimen and it also delivers a high concentration of active ingredients.*

*Based on a 7-week consumer perception study of women who used the serum alone for 6 weeks, and the serum with their moisturizers for 1 week.

Made in USA

http://www.YourAvon.com/TamekaHorton

BLOGMAS Day 01 - 10 Women-Owned, Minority Small Businesses to support during the holidays!!

Happy December Corner Clique!!!

I can't believe that the year is almost over!! It's like 2017 flew right by us. It's been a year full of ups and down, curves and loops, and thankfully growth and blessings!! This was my second full year in business for my newest business venture and it was a doozie. They say that it takes about 3 years to really get a brand new business off the ground, so I'm looking forward to next year being the charm and hitting m sweet spot in that venture. My other businesses are moving along well, but I must admit, I've neglected them a bit in order to give my full focus to my less established venture. But luckily, they can pretty much sustain themselves, for the time being.

Speaking of business, I decided to make my first Blogmas post about some of my favorite Minority, women-owned businesses. They are listed in no particular order and all offer something very special to the world. They all have products and services that are the best in their industry and they all are provided with quality, excellence, and purpose! Check the links down below and you will surely understand why I love these businesses so much!!

TrishNard Cards

Trishnard Cards is a boutique that began as a card line but in the last few years they have added various products to their product line. They now offer a classy line of bow ties to fit the needs of every gentleman in your life, regardless of age and style. Everything is hand made and hand crafted offering you a unique and distinctive product that will put you on the cutting edge of current fashion trends. Best of all, the products at Trishnard are affordable and made with quality materials and excellent craftsmanship.

Divine Clementine's dope soap on a rope

This soap has been a blessing to my skin and those in my household for annoy 10 years. It's made with locally-sourced, raw goat's milk and "made by hand" by one of the best to ever do it. They have various recipes to choose from. My favorite is the lavender soapsicle. I also like the oatmeal bar shaped like a heart, and even better, it comes in many hears also!! Another great thing about this brand is that they have a monthly subscription box, as well as gift sets that encompass different items so that you can try them out find your favorites. The soaps are also great for adults and kids with excema!!

Jolie Bloom

As if the products in this line were not perfect enough, the back story on this brand warms the heart. When I first began purchasing Jolie Bloom products, it was a natural, hand made,  eco-friendly beauty brand that was marketing towards women who needed self care. Three brand was started in honor of the founders daughter, Jolie. The products are amazing!! They smell great, moisturize to perfection, exfoliate to the heavens, and feel as smooth as butter!! There is also quite a bit of variety in the products so there's literally something for everyone!!
Recently, Joile Bloom did a re-launch that created a community that caters to Moms who have experienced to baby loss, and focuses on the healing process.

Ashby & Watts Consulting, LLC

There's nothing like a powerful, experienced woman teaching you how to brand a growing business. Connecting the Dots can be difficult, right? There is often so much to think about and so much to do with a business, organization, ministry or just walking or living out your purpose and vision. Ashby & Watts consulting is committed to making the process of marketing, branding, strategy and management simple. With strategic listening and input, they help individuals, organizations, ministries and businesses find their voice and use their resources to thrive and grow. Lee Watts, has worked with a wide variety of clients in a ton of different business segments. For that reason, I am so blown away with her vast amount of experience and ability to help ANYONE with their clarity and marketing goals.

Daddy's Little Girls educational dolls

Having dolls as a little girl is one of life's fondest memories. It's as ingrained in our culture as American Apple Pie. I was so tickled pink to meet Sugar, one of the newest educational dolls created by Daddy's Little Girls. Her cute curly hair and beautiful, impeccable skin will be joy and pride to the hearts of your favorite young girl! Each doll incorporates fun with learning, through their songs, language content and educational accessories.

Pies by Pat

Dubbed as the "Best Sweet Potato Pies in the South," these desserts are everything that you dream Sweet Potato desserts to be.

NonVerbal Articulation Art

One thing that I have always admired about artwork in homes and work/event spaces that I frequent, are pieces that are personally commissioned by unique artist. The art by Tavia Stewart from NonVerbal Articulation, includes pieces that bring out that type of emotional response in its viewers. Her pieces are colorful, thought provoking, and masterfully created. 

Eeeshs Pieces

I have loved all things Eeshes Peices for quite some time now.

Caked Up Sweets

I try my hardest to stay away from these cupcakes but for the life of me, I just can't. Talk about making you weak!! These cupcakes are E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G!!

Tameka's AVON business

Last but not least, I must say that as the holidays near, I tend to indulge in a little holiday shopping from my own AVON business!! Avon has come a long way done i first became a rep. We now have an amazing housewares line, vitamins for skin and wellness, the newest, cutting edge fashions and shoes, along with our tried and true make up and skin care collections.