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Just for fun: We got it, Myrtle Beach Facebook friends

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mehI read this article a few weeks ago and couldn’t stop giggling. It lists 10 people who annoy you Facebook. After reading it, I couldn’t help but to feel like a few were left off the list. The more I thought about it, it became clear that the categories I had in mind might be Grand Strand specific. Let’s see what you think. Do you know any of these people?

1. The beautiful weather reporter

Here’s the deal. So many of the Grand Strand’s residents are from out-of-state. Typically that state is somewhere colder. This Facebook friend has a large number of friends still there, thus it’s obviously fun to update them on how warm it is, typically during a hometown snowstorm. The weather here is beautiful. We got it.

2. The legs and feet at the beach/pool/on a lounge chair girl

The joy of living here is getting to soak in the sun and relax in scenery many of our friends in other areas don’t see very often. It’s awesome that you got some time to enjoy it. No need to show us your toes every single time.

3. The traffic cam

We know 501 is a mess and 17 is crowded. We know that Saturday mornings and late afternoons are an inbound crisis. We also know that Sunday lunch time outbound back up is inevitable. No need to show us the line of cars, just find a way around it. Try 31, 22, Robert Grissom Parkway, and 90.

4. The cocktail photographer

A nice margarita/beer/glass of wine always helps wash away the woes of any week but I’m not sure what conclusion I’m supposed to draw when you photograph and share them. Post a pic once, I give you a knowing nod. Been there, sista. Post a second, I’m like, “Okie doke.” Post a picture of every drink you consume, I’m planning an intervention. It’s cute when you’re on vacation because your friends are thinking, “She deserves to enjoy!” When you live here it”s cause for concern.

5. The beach picture person

Yeah, yeah, yeah…you live at the beach. But do you see those living elsewhere sharing pictures of their backyard all the time with captions like, “Ahhh…paradise” and “Just another Saturday morning”? I’m the first to agree that we have an ah-mazing landscape in these parts, but enough already. We got it. Don’t be obnoxious. Okay?

Note to hotels and other hospitality businesses who post beach photos every single day, please at least use photos that are of local scenes. I’m pretty sure I spotted one taken somewhere like Hawaii the other day. We’re on to you.

Have more to add to the list? 

PS. This was totally done just for fun. You’re welcome to include a certain hyperlocal blogger who does a lot of sharing other businesses’ posts and is a victim of frequent typos. That’s me. I can handle it. Hey, speaking of Facebook, care to “like’ me?  :-p

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Practical Facebook safety tips for families

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I had the pleasure of attending CREATESouth this year and sat in on a very informative “social media safety” presentation by Tee Morris.  I’m, admittedly, sensitive about how much personal information I share online on any platform so this topic piqued my interest.  At the end of the day, I walked away with a few really good tips for having fun on Facebook without compromising your family’s safety.

1) Use lists.  Facebook allows you to create lists to which you can assign friends.  I have several.  One is for my closest friends with whom I share everything.  The other extreme is a list of acquaintances I have through networking groups who only hear from me when I want to share something with the world.  This allows you to post pictures, share your unique sense of humor others may find offensive, or whatever else you’d like with only the people you choose with the click of one button.

2) If you share photos of your children far and wide on Facebook, don’t tag or name them.  Tee talked about how when he posts pictures, he’ll use a “superhero name” for his daughter.  Those with whom he’s close know her name and, naturally, pose no risk.  But he’s warned her that if he sees a “friend” out in public that refers to her by this alternate name to stick very close to him.  Another friend uses “Young Miss”, “Older Miss” and “Sir” to refer to her children.  The principle is the same – don’t give out too much information about your children.

3) Using the “check-in” or geo-tagging features on Facebook is a fun way to let others know where you are, but it’s also telling them where you aren’t – home.  I’m not a paranoid person, but something just doesn’t feel right about advertising where I am, especial ly if it’s for an extended period of time, such as a vacation.

4) If your child is on Facebook, share these tips with him or her.  Your cover is totally blown if you’re in Disney World together and he is tagging himself everywhere from Splash Mountain to the Tower of Terror.  There’s nothing wrong with some family Facebook rules.

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Did you know that almost all Horry County schools are on Facebook?

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I had the opportunity to do a guest post for the More in Media blog about the presence of schools on Facebook.  Many parents don’t know this, but in August of 2011, all Horry County schools were asked to create a Facebook fan page to better connect with parents.

You can read more about that, including a list pages, pros, and cons here.  When you’re done reading, come back to interact with other Horry County parents on their feelings regarding our schools on Facebook.  Do you have privacy concerns?  Are you thrilled that you no longer have to hang onto every piece of paper sent home?  Think any of it will really make a difference?  I want to hear from you!

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Let me tell you why you should follow me on Facebook

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Hello Myrtle Beach families!

I was talking with some friends today about this site, and something became so clear to me.  My Facebook page is really the place to be if you want to know the latest and greatest of deals in Myrtle Beach and greater Grand Strand area geared towards families.

I plan to write and write and write here and really fill up this site with reviews and insider information that makes living in and visiting the Grand Strand great.  However, that takes time.  On Facebook, I’m connecting with a tremendous amount of businesses and experiences in Myrtle Beach and sharing what they post takes me almost no time.  I’m updating daily, if not multiple times a day.  So if you’re reading this, don’t miss out on my Facebook profile.  And while you’re there, let me know you’re reading.  “Like” something.  Leave me a comment.  Post a picture.  Write on my wall with a good deal or even just some greetings.  Share what you like with your friends.  The more the merrier!  My dream is that this site and my Facebook page become *thee* place for families in this area to let each other know where and when the best things are.  We live in such a beautiful place to raise our families.  I don’t want to miss out on any of it!

Thanks for reading!  Have a great week!

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