CircleCount helps you better understand Google+

2013-05-14 16:15:29 (1 comments, 2 reshares, 12 +1s)

Ah, the sketchbook. There's nothing like a good ol' piece of paper and a pen to get those creative juices flowing — and your sketchbook can open your mind, boost your brilliance and keep you inspired.

Executive Creative Director and Managing Partner of +mcgarrybowen, Danny Gregory, will explore the wonders of the sketchbook (and share his own!) at #HOWLive  on this Monday, 6/24 session: http://goo.gl/C3dqa

Image via: AliFreeman.com

2013-05-13 17:51:54 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

The +Los Angeles Times knows: Springpad is awesome for planning and organizing your vacation — even on the go!

Read the "Springpad into Travel" article here: http://goo.gl/QcDbH

2013-05-07 15:15:30 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 2 +1s)

Make the Most Out of Summer with our “Spring Into Summer” Guide!

The key to a great summer? Start with a plan! We’ll help you make the most out of those precious months of sunshine with our “Spring into Summer” Digital Guide to help you organize, plan and keep track of everything you want to do this summer, even while you’re on the go!

From recipes, to beach-buffing workouts, to travel tips, we've rounded up a collection of fun, helpful Notebooks from our partners +TripAdvisor, Del Monte®,  +Wayfair.com,  +Breville USA, +Women's Health magazine, +Men's Health magazine,  +Glamour Magazine and +Parents Magazine.

Check out the blog post here: http://goo.gl/1e5z8

2013-05-03 17:18:57 (4 comments, 2 reshares, 7 +1s)

I'll be thirty years old soon, and I'd like to think I've learned a thing or two in my old age. Here, twenty important things I learned in my 20s.

2013-04-18 20:46:01 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 4 +1s)

With the Boston Comic Con upon us this weekend, I ushered a lofty challenge (via +DigBoston) to some of our city’s favorite bar-wizards: create an outstanding geek-inspired cocktail, and make it delicious.

So I drank. I drank like my 1UP depended on it.

2013-04-16 19:26:23 (6 comments, 25 reshares, 27 +1s)

Hello, friends! I'm working with some local #Boston comic shops and publishers to gather comic book donations to bring to Boston Children's Hospital.

If you work for a publisher that makes children's books or kid-friendly comics and would like to donate items, see this blog post for info on how to get in touch. I'll be gathering donations all week and dropping off next Wednesday, April 24. Thank you!

2013-04-12 13:05:14 (1 comments, 4 reshares, 4 +1s)

My opinion piece for +DigBoston on the recent Cosplay =/= Consent movement, sexual harassment, and why I'm sick of hearing about it.

Check out the article here: http://goo.gl/hYl04

And let me know your opinions on the issue! A heated discussion never hurt anyone ^_^

Photo Credit: 16bitsirens.com

2013-03-27 18:04:41 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

2013-03-14 17:14:04 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

Happy Pi Day!

Pi Day, observed on March 14 around the world, is a day to honor that glorious mathematical constant of 3.14159265359 (and yes, we totally had it memorized). So, because “pi” sounds a lot like “pie,” we figured we should celebrate the beauty of mathematics and homonyms.

Here, 3.14 delectable pie recipes (from Butterscotch Meringue to Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie) discovered on Springpad to help you celebrate Pi Day in the most delicious of ways: http://goo.gl/xoCE9

Image Credit: ScienceBlogs.com

2013-03-04 14:31:42 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

Hey guys! Would love for you to chime in for Springpad in the comments if you're so inclined :). Let's win this one!

2013-03-01 16:07:25 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 3 +1s)

This Wednesday, March 6, we're hosting a live Google+ Hangout with our friends at +MakeUseOf to give you a preview of the exciting new features we're releasing in Springpad 4.0. We've been hard at work here at Springpad and we're so excited to showcase the results in this little sneak peek.

The hangout will be hosted by PR Manager +Adri Cowan and Head of Support +Devin from Springpad, who will showcase some of the new things to look forward to in Springpad 4.0.

How To Watch:

We'll post the link to watch this Hangout On Air at 3:50PM EST on Wednesday, March 6th, right here on the event page and via Twitter — just click there any time between 4PM-4:30PM EST to watch!

Ask Questions Live!

Have questions? Use and follow the hashtag #springpadsneakpeek on Twitter (we're@Sprin... more »

2013-02-20 18:20:27 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 6 +1s)

We work hard to deliver your Harlem Shake...so you don't have to.

Here, our picks for the 35 BEST  #HarlemShake  videos, from behind-the-scenes offices of some of our favorite companies.

We spy +Life at Google +BuzzFeed +Cartoon Network +CraveOnline.com +Maker Studios +Chegg +Jumptap +Threadless +ReverbNation +Spotify +Vocus Inc. +Teen.com +eBay +Break.com +CollegeHumor +ePromos +Zumba Fitness +National Geographic +IGN and more! 

Check out all the videos here: http://goo.gl/7w3LP

2013-02-18 15:25:28 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Have ideas, opinions or feedback about +Springpad? 

We want to hear your voice! Our awesome team is working on some exciting new projects and would love your thoughts. Please take a few minutes and fill out this short, 10-question survey, linked below.
 
Thanks so much for your input! :)

2013-02-14 21:13:37 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

We just created this new section in "Explore" called "From the Experts," where we select Notebooks we love from Springpad users who know their stuff and have great content.

If you have any Notebooks you're proud of to potentially be featured, link 'em here and we might add them in the coming weeks! And feel free to share the love and follow any of the featured Notebooks in the section that appeal to you :)

2013-02-14 18:19:47 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 8 +1s)

Happy Valentine's Day! Sigh.

2013-02-12 16:15:20 (1 comments, 2 reshares, 5 +1s)

Discovered on Springpad: Stuff We Love!

We're really feeling these fantastic hand-painted Dinosaur Succulent Planters, Sprung from +Etsy. 

Part nerdy, part adorable — we'd gladly turn our homes into Jurassic Park for these.

Check them out + re-Spring 'em here: http://goo.gl/FM0vw 

2013-02-07 23:06:44 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Hello, Springsters! 

We're planning on conducting a 30-minute in-office (Charlestown, MA) focus group on some new features next week on either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday (2/12, 2/13, 2/14) afternoon. 

If you're local to Boston, a regular Springpad user and interested in this paid focus group, please email me at adri@springpad.com and specify which device you use the app on (web, iOS, Android).

Thanks!

2013-02-04 23:16:26 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

2013-02-01 14:41:16 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Are You Ready For Some Super Bowl Ads?

We've got ALL the 2013 Super Bowl TV commercials and ad news, constantly updated, in one big Springpad notebook.

Which one is your favorite?

Check them all out here: http://goo.gl/XoqFM

2013-01-28 21:12:31 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

How Batman uses +Springpad (using the new Vine!)

2013-01-25 18:27:46 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

Hiya, fellow PR-ers!

Been working in PR and marketing for about 7 years in both NYC and Boston, mostly in book publishing, pop culture and tech. Recently moved on as a community manager at Google to be PR Manager at a fabulous startup called +Springpad — an app that's been described, "as if Evernote and Pinterest had a baby...on steroids."

I also have a blog of the geeky variety, which I embarrassingly haven't had time to update regularly: http://www.happyblogtime.com

Thanks for having me here, and I look forward to connecting!

2013-01-24 21:57:24 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 5 +1s)

Oh. Man. J.J. Abrams set to direct the next "Star Wars" film.

2013-01-24 17:09:39 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Okay, curation time: we're having a debate around the office as to what to call our Springpad Power Users! Springsters? Springpadders? Springers? Suggestions, ideas, and, of course, hilarious puns welcome!

2013-01-23 18:41:01 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Great article by +Bakari Chavanu on +Springpad's awesome (if I do say so myself) UI. 

2013-01-23 15:35:20 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Huzzah, my first blog post for +Springpad! And...shocker — it's boozy.

Whether it’s red, white, pink or bubbly, Springpad users love their wine — and, as of this month, we’ve racked up almost 100,000 wine Springs! 

Along with the launch of Springpad's partnership with wine-lovers community +Snooth last August, we’ve gained access to a database of over 2 million wines, and users have been loving our automatic wine pairings, product details, reviews, store availability info and more.

So, which wines do Springpad users care about most? I rounded up the Top 25 Most-Saved Wines in Springpad to share with the world.

2013-01-21 16:10:21 (3 comments, 9 reshares, 28 +1s)

In looking for photos of #MLK for a work G+ post, I came across this one. I love how it captures a genuine moment in the life of MLK as a man.

"In this photograph, Coretta is upset with her husband, who had been attacked the night before by a disturbed white racist but had not defended himself. Though the police urged King to press charges, he refused. "The system we live under creates people such as this youth," he said. "I'm not interested in pressing charges. I'm interested in changing the kind of system that produces such men." - Time.com (http://ti.me/4Jyl6t)

2013-01-17 22:20:58 (4 comments, 2 reshares, 5 +1s)

Capybara enjoys some petting

2013-01-17 16:12:57 (15 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

Hello, Springsters! I'm the new PR Manager for +Springpad as of a few weeks ago, and am beyond excited to be here. Any PR/marketing-y questions of the sort, I'm your gal.

I've also taken over the Springpad G+ page and am always looking for great photos, items and recipes to spotlight/post — so any public notebooks or Springs you're proud of, feel free to send them my way here or to my email: adri (at) springpad (dot) com.

Great to meet you all, and can't wait to chat more!

2013-01-15 16:38:34 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Join the party, and you could win a $25 Wayfair gift card!

Join us tomorrow, January 16 from 3-4PM EST at our #HomemakerHappyHr Twitter Party with +Wayfair, who'll be giving away $25 Wayfair gift cards every 10 minutes!

How it works: Follow @Wayfair and @Springpad on Twitter by 3PM and stay tuned for questions — then Tweet back with your thoughts using the  #HomemakerHappyHr hashtag.

We'll chat organizing your workspace, closet and pet friendly home with the experts: +Jeffrey Phillip, LLC, +Andrew Mellen and +Wendy Diamond, who will also be giving away their favorite Wayfair.com organizing item!

2013-01-14 21:50:11 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 14 +1s)

"Dress for the job you want, not the job you have."
My favorite is the Wolverine.

2013-01-09 16:35:43 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Organize That Messy Kitchen!

From snazzy gadgets and tools, to checklists and product suggestions, +Jamie Bissonnette — Boston-based chef, restaurant owner, and winner of the Food Network's Chopped — will whip your kitchen into shape.

We're particularly impressed by this rolling system of modular storage from +Pottery Barn (http://goo.gl/kpMNJ) and labeled mixing bowls from +West Elm (http://goo.gl/iH2vz)!

Check out all of Jamie's tips here: http://goo.gl/agJke

#NationalOrganizationMonth  

2013-01-08 21:39:01 (3 comments, 2 reshares, 7 +1s)

Craft beer fanatics, I gotchu! 

Here's my circle of over a hundred breweries from around the world on Google+. And, if you're not already, make sure to follow +BeerAdvocate for all your hoppy news needs.

2013-01-08 17:31:05 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Best t-shirt ever created? Perhaps. Perhaps. (http://goo.gl/ZYymO)

#Cats   #Kitteh   #caturdayeveryday

2013-01-04 15:08:55 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 5 +1s)

Finally!

2013-01-02 19:40:57 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Hooray, we made the +Google Play Staff Picks List! 

Not just for the web — download +Springpad to your Android device, iPhone, or iPad for FREE.

2013-01-02 14:45:59 (9 comments, 0 reshares, 11 +1s)

Last week was my very last week at Google — and I've moved on to stir up some trouble at +Springpad, where I'll be managing the Public Relations as of...today!

What is Springpad, you ask? It's an amazing way to save, share and act on what's important to you. Save what you love, organize it into smart notebooks, collaborate with others and share it with the world.

Every week I'll be posting cool things I've been doing with the app, and I'd love to hear your feedback and ways you use the product yourself.

Check out more here, and sign up, of course (let's follow each other!): http://springpad.com/

2012-12-26 19:38:14 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

A cause close to my heart and family: please help Nancy's House: Respite for Caregivers win the Philly DoGooder Award by taking two seconds to vote here.

My cousin started Nancy's House (http://www.nancys-house.org/) as a non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive respite for family caregivers. Winning would give them organizational consulting services they could never afford to purchase. If you know anyone who's had to take care of someone who's been injured or disabled, you know how important it is to provide relief, support, and comfort, and that's what they do.

Hoping my community can make this happen, and feel free to share — thanks in advance, guys! :)

You can vote everyday through January 31. The link: http://goo.gl/Y4OAu

2012-12-18 19:50:11 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

Join me at 1PM on Thursday, December 27, when I'll be hosting a G+ Hangout with the awesome +tiffani faison (chef/owner of Sweet Cheeks Q, Top Chef finalist) to get the scoop on her New Year's cooking tips, Christmas leftovers, and her new gig as host of those great “Tiffani’s Taste” segments on NECN.

RSVP on the event page here: http://goo.gl/3Ak9k

2012-12-18 17:50:02 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Tried the Pegu Club a couple of weeks ago at Backbar...want a new drink to try there! Suggestions?

2012-12-13 21:25:33 (3 comments, 2 reshares, 6 +1s)

This site is an INCREDIBLE work of art. Ana Somnia wants to sleep, but she can't if the lights are on — and she needs your help. Using your webcam to pick up the light around you, you can turn the lights "on" and "off" to let Ana go to sleep and see her dreams. 

TIP: Place your finger over your camera to "turn out the lights."

Check it out here: http://anasomnia.com/

Thanks to +Joshua Berk for sharing!

2012-12-13 18:34:17 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Google Maps for iPhone is here!

Navigate your world with Google Maps, now available for iPhone. Get comprehensive, accurate and easy-to-use maps with built-in Google local search, voice guided turn-by-turn navigation, public transit directions, Street View and more.

You can also use Google Maps to discover great places to eat, drink, shop and play, with ratings and reviews from people you trust.

Get the #GoogleMaps  app: http://goo.gl/9eLEC

2012-12-05 19:37:47 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

Love me some +Bertucci's! Let's welcome 'em to the Google+ family by giving them a circle, shall we?

YES FOR THOSE ROLLS! [drools]

2012-12-01 15:16:08 (8 comments, 1 reshares, 12 +1s)

For #Caturday , here's a photo of my cat hoarder neighbor's porch. Now for a fun Highlights-style puzzle — how many kittehs can YOU spot??

2012-11-28 17:10:05 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Love me some +Sean Frederick! He's the bar genius at Citizen Public House right here in Boston. Plus, he writes the bomb reviews.

#ReviewsDay   #HolidayShopping   

2012-11-27 17:16:41 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

My #ReviewsDay   #HolidayShopping  review of the glorious Cambridge Antique Market!

2012-11-27 17:08:35 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

We're happy to announce our next #ReviewsDay  on Google+ Local! Join us Tuesday, Nov. 27th as we focus our reviews on #HolidayShopping this month. Whether it's shops for buying gifts or gourmet stores for cooking those special meals, we want to know where you go to get your goods for the holidays. Let us know what businesses help you make the season bright.

No matter what timezone you're in or what holidays you celebrate, on Tuesday, Nov. 27th we'll be looking for reviews from you!

Writing a review on Google+ Local is easy. Click the Local icon on the left navigation bar and search for the business you'd like to highlight. And don't forget to share your reviews on G+ using the hashtags #ReviewsDay  and #HolidayShopping  so we can learn more about how you celebrate the holidays! 

Learn more here: http://www.google.com/+/learnmore/local/

2012-11-26 20:47:09 (5 comments, 2 reshares, 8 +1s)

Best thing we ate this weekend: Maple Bacon Doughnuts!

Can you guess which Somerville neighborhood restaurant and pub served us up this sweet brunch-time treat?

2012-11-26 19:51:59 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

You guys — WEST BRIDGE. Go. Run there.

2012-11-24 19:42:22 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

2012-11-23 21:01:29 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

After you've had your fill of gravy and turkey-everything, head down to Harvard Square for Plaid Friday (http://goo.gl/C6kTF), a fun and local alternative to Black Friday.

We'll be helping out our favorite local business during the holidays by writing of reviews on Google+ Local — right in Harvard Square. Whether it's shops for buying gifts, candlemakers, bakers or other specialty stores for yummy holiday meals, let us know what businesses help make the season bright.

Plus, we've got free stocking stuffers and all matter of Google-themed holiday gifts to give your brethren! Community managers +Adri Cowan and +Shannon Sweetser will be giving out free knee-socks, t-shirts and water bottles to reviewers who celebrate local shopping with us on Plaid Friday.

To learn more how you can help support local businesses on Plaid Friday, stop by our table inB... more »