TowandaL

Towanda Long is a Corporate Communications/PR/Marketing Professional. She is a full-time working mom of three beautiful girls, wife to a pretty cool guy and part of some awesome girlfriend circles. She loves writing, making life fun, inspiring others, tea and chocolate.

Web Site: http://www.queenocracy.com


Chicken Pot Pie?! Yes, It’s Officially Cold Weather Season

November 6, 2012
Chicken Pot Pie?! Yes, It’s Officially Cold Weather Season

That right there? Oh yes, that’s the chicken pot pie from Mimosa’s in Uptown Charlotte! It is the Tuesday special and it is REALLY. GOOD… as in this was served to me during a business lunch and I pulled out my phone for a photo anyway. Just looking at it I knew it was...
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This Girl’s Night In Menu Was A Hit!

October 16, 2012
This Girl’s Night In Menu Was A Hit!

What do you do with only three hours to prepare for a Girlfriends Night In? Well, after breathing deeply… I went to Trader Joe’s. As you can tell from some of my other posts, I HEART Trader Joe’s. I knew they wouldn’t let me down when it came to ideas for quick dinner party...
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National Boss Day 2012

October 15, 2012
National Boss Day 2012

National Boss Day 2012 is tomorrow! If that sentence makes you panic don’t worry, here’s a quick cheat sheet for you. First of all, most bosses don’t expect anything so a “Happy Bosses Day! Thank you for being great.” will cover most situations. If you do want to buy something, here are some ideas...
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What Disney’s Worlds of Fantasy Does Right

October 11, 2012
What Disney’s Worlds of Fantasy Does Right

Last night we took the girls to see Disney On Ice Worlds Of Fantasy. The show included characters from Cars, The Little Mermaid, Tinkerbell and Toy Story 3. Of course, the girls LOVED it, and so did the grown-ups. Here’s what made it great: The scenes were not terribly long so there was no...
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Going to A Disney On Ice Show? Here’s Your Checklist

October 8, 2012
Going to A Disney On Ice Show? Here’s Your Checklist

Wondering what to wear, take and expect at a Disney On Ice Show? Here is your Disney On Ice checklist What To Wear: This is a family event so the dress code is casual. Think jeans, khakis, t-shirts, sweaters (depending on the time of year) and comfortable shoes. I usually go with jeans, a...
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The Treat Fairy Gets A Treat

October 8, 2012
The Treat Fairy Gets A Treat

I’m used to being the Treat Fairy when I travel. It’s one of the ways I curb separation anxiety when my girls won’t see me for a few days. So, for my latest trip to Blogalicious 12 it was no different. I explained when I would be away and my girls explained that they...
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When Mommy Travels…

October 6, 2012
When Mommy Travels…

Working Moms Business Travel Tips     When I travel for business (or pleasure) my girls have three expectations: They need to know where I’m going and how long. We talk about this ahead of time and they count down the days with me. They also remind me of my return day once I’m...
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The Experience BEFORE Disney On Ice Worlds Of Fantasy!

October 3, 2012
The Experience BEFORE Disney On Ice Worlds Of Fantasy!

Next week Disney On Ice is in town and I’m trying to come up with the best way to share the “We’re Going” news with my girls. Of course I could flash tickets but where’s the fun in that?! I want their experience to start when they find out they are going and end...
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Disney On Ice Worlds Of Fantasy – Giveaway and Discount!

September 28, 2012
Disney On Ice Worlds Of Fantasy – Giveaway and Discount!

GET YOUR DISCOUNT CODE NOW! Commenter #2 won the giveaway! Enjoy the show! Cars, The Little Mermaid, the Toy Story crew AND Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies! All in one show! Now this has my I mean my girls’ names all over it, . This year Disney On Ice is presenting Worlds of...
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A Not So Subtle Sunday Lesson

September 25, 2012
A Not So Subtle Sunday Lesson

Sitting on the side of I-85… in the grass… far away from our smoking truck… with my girls next to me… was NOT part of the Sunday I had planned. But that’s exactly where I was. One minute we were excited to be an hour away from home after traveling nine hours. The next...
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About Queenocracy

Queenocracy inspires women to live golden while balancing their work and personal life.

Here you'll find tips and musings on life and work, managing a family and home, me time, time management, fun things to do, ways to stay motivated/be inspired, party themes/ideas and tips to make planning your special events simple and fun.

About Towanda

Towanda Long is a full-time working mom of three beautiful girls, wife to a pretty cool guy and part of some awesome girlfriend circles.

She loves making life fun, inspiring others and chocolate.

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Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are. – Marianne Williamson