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International, ROAM By Jill Amery January 12, 2015 Tags: Beaches, Beaches Resorts, beachesgoseek, Connie Peters, featured, instagram, international, scavenger hunt, slider, socail media award, social media, Stephanie Sassy Modern Mom, Turks and Caicos, Vera Sweeney 1 Comment

What do you get when you cross 100 professional bloggers with a perfectly organized conference in a luxurious resort with staff who love that you’re there? Many, many happy, relaxed hard-working people with huge smiles. At the Beaches Resorts Turks and Caicos in October for Social Media on the Sand, I participated in an instagram scavenger hunt called #BeachesGoSeek (which has subsequently been nominated for a prestigious social media award). Although my family was not with me to help, I was determined to complete the challenge with creativity.

Beaches Turks and Caicos is divided into four distinct villages each representing a theme – Caribbean, French, Italian and Key West. Not only did the scavenger hunt allow us to discover most nooks and crannies of the resort, but we experienced the helpfulness of the butlers who interrupted CEO Adam Stewart’s evening so that I could snap a selfie, or the front desk staff who brought out the resort train for me and Stephanie Sassy Modern Mom on a day when it was not running. The staff loved every second and appreciated the buzz we were all creating for the resort. Though I did not win the scavenger hunt after a random draw of those of us who completed the full challenge, I couldn’t have been more thrilled with having participated and experienced the property to its fullest.

Instagrams below include many of the talented and kind women I have grown to love in the business including Colleen Padilla (challenge 48), Connie Peters (photo 11), Vera Sweeney (photo 25), and many fabulous beloved characters from Sesame Street!

The Instagrams (in random order!):

Thank you all for bearing with me while I flooded Instagram in the #BeachesGoSeek scavenger hunt. Hope you had fun too! @beachesresorts #BeachesMoms

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 20, 2014 at 11:08am PDT

Lifelong friends at @BeachesResorts #BeachesMoms #beachesGoSeek pic 5 Got the name wrong the first time #rookie mistake!!!

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 3:26pm PDT

I became 4 again today… #giddy #BeachesMoms @BeachesResorts

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 3:14pm PDT

I tickled Elmo and then Cookie Monster tickled me!! #imaginewithelmo #beachesGoSeek #BeachesMoms @beachesresorts challenge 1

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 17, 2014 at 10:58am PDT

If you don’t see one of these beautiful creatures at @BeachesResorts you can try the gift shop for a cuddly one! #beachesGoSeek #BeachesMoms Pic 43 #ChallengeComplete!!!!!!!

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 2:37pm PDT

All aboard! Her name is Choo Choo. Trains are girls apparently. @beachesresorts #BeachesMoms #beachesGoSeek pic 9

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 2:27pm PDT

I pretty much just crashed a wedding @BeachesResorts. These lovely ladies are off to one on property right now! #beachesGoSeek #BeachesMoms pic 41

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 2:24pm PDT

I met the Chairman of @BeachesResorts “Butch” Stewart in person! #Entrepreneurship #Honoured #BeachesMoms #beachesGoSeek pic 19

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 2:18pm PDT

Me and my new buddy Junior on the viewing area of Verandah House overlooking the Carribean at @BeachesResorts #BeachesMoms #beachesGoSeek pic 18 in case the first didn’t count. Lol

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 2:14pm PDT

My absolute favourite place at @BeachesResorts #TurksandCaicos is in Key West Village. #serenity #BeachesMoms #beachesGoSeek pic 35

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 2:14pm PDT

My #tribe at @BeachesResorts! Love us @stephaniesavvysassymom and @modernmama xx #beachesGoSeek #BeachesMoms pic 11

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 2:14pm PDT

Don’t attack!!! It want me who stole all the toilet paper! @beaches resorts #beachesGoSeek #BeachesMoms pic 7

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 2:13pm PDT

The view from the balcony at Bayside @BeachesResorts is pure turquoise with a touch of Palm. #BeachesMoms #beachesGoSeek pic 18

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 1:18pm PDT

You can book the Kitty Katt through @IslandRoutes. This is me being creative in posing in and on it. @beaches resorts #beachesGoSeek #BeachesMoms pic 3

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 1:00pm PDT

Laying on the balcony of my room at @BeachesResorts in my new @IristocracyOfficial sunglasses makes me feel like a 1940s movie star. #beachesGoSeek #BeachesMoms pic #50

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 17, 2014 at 2:30pm PDT

The French Village pool has a swim up bar, a concept invented by @BeachesResorts #beachesGoSeek #BeachesMoms pic 14

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 12:45pm PDT

In lieu of my real relatives, I am part of a new family of talented bloggers who I hope will continue to raise each other to new heights. @BeachesResorts #beachesGoSeek #BeachesMoms pic 36

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 12:19pm PDT

Despite the rain I’m staying dry and refreshed in the gorgeous lobby. Bliss. #DrinkNeuro #beachesGoSeek #BeachesMoms pic 49

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 12:16pm PDT

Me and E licking ice creams at Bobby D’s. I told him this is what I do for a living and that’s why he should stay in school. @Beachesresorts #BeachesMoms #beachesGoSeek pic 8. Again.

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 12:12pm PDT

I met someone on the beach and we decided to get married so I made a toilet paper dress. #Kidding @BeachesResorts @weddingmoons #beachesGoSeek #BeachesMoms HUGE challenge #21

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 12:01pm PDT

Donating school supplies, sports equipment, books and musical instruments to the #SandalsFoundation this morning made my heart burst. @beaches resorts #BeachesMoms #beachesGoSeek pic 39

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 11:45am PDT

There are four villages at @BeachesResorts #TurksandCaicos each with a different theme. #BeachesMoms #beachesGoSeek pic 28

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 11:43am PDT

The slide at Pirates Island Waterpark @BeachesResorts #BeachesMoms #beachesGoSeek pic 15

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 11:39am PDT

The @IslandRoutes tour desk at @BeachesResorts allows you to #LiveFunner #beachesGoSeek #BeachesMoms pic 46

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 11:36am PDT

This is my wet. No makeup happy look. @LandsEnd @beachesresorts #beachesGoSeek #BeachesMoms pic 47

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 11:34am PDT

My ‘blogger family’ and I building a sandcastle as the wave soaks us! @BeachesResorts! @stephaniesassymodernmom @verasweeney @modernmama #beachesGoSeek #BeachesMoms challenge 25

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 11:21am PDT

Finally got into the ocean @BeachesResorts! #BeachesMoms #beachesGoSeek pic 23

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 10:24am PDT

The staff at @BeachesResorts have unbelievable smiles! #beachesGoSeek #BeachesMoms pic 40

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 10:21am PDT

This morning’s sunrise from atop the Italian Village @BeachesResorts #nofilter #BeachesMoms #beachesGoSeek pic 33

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 10:19am PDT

The floors under my feet are art. @BeachesResort #beachesGoSeek #BeachesMoms pic 26

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 10:15am PDT

The mussels at Barefoot by the Sea @BeachesResorts #BeachesMoms #beachesGoSeek #discoverydining pic 12

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 10:13am PDT

Toes in the sand at @BeachesResorts! #FlipOutSandals #BeachesMoms #beachesGoSeek pic 2

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 10:08am PDT

@SandalsResorts gives me energy and relaxation! #BeachesMoms #beachesGoSeek Challenge 5

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 8:48am PDT

I found the spitting image of Ellen Pompeo from Grey’s Anatomy at @beachesresorts #BeachesMoms #beachesGoSeek challenge 30

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 8:38am PDT

Can’t wait to try the Red Lane Spa at @BeachesResorts #BeachesMoms #beachesGoSeek challenge 6

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 8:07am PDT

So this happened. @BeachesResorts staff are great sports!! #statues #beachesGoSeek #BeachesMoms challenge 16

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 7:16am PDT

I had the pleasure of chatting about #Vancouver with @AdamStewart last night! #BeachesMoms #beachesGoSeek @BeachesResorts

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 18, 2014 at 6:39am PDT

My favourite team member happens to be a butler! #GoFigure #OnBrand @BeachesResorts #beachesGoSeek #BeachesMoms pic 32

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 17, 2014 at 8:13pm PDT

I am really really bad at Xbox. Wishing my boys were here. @beachesResorts #beachesGoSeek #BeachesMoms pic 29

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 17, 2014 at 8:00pm PDT

A row of flames in front of the Bayside Bar at Key West Village @BeachesResorts #beachesGoSeek #BeachesMoms pic 27

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 17, 2014 at 7:47pm PDT

Little DD is enjoying an ice cream milkshake at Bobby D’s @BeachesResorts #BeachesMoms #beachesGoSeek pic 8

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 17, 2014 at 7:26pm PDT

The stunning lobby of the French Village at @BeachesResorts #BeachesMoms #beachesGoSeek pic 22

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 17, 2014 at 7:21pm PDT

The fountains at @BeachesResorts are pretty breathtaking at night! #BeachesMoms #beachesGoSeek number 37

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 17, 2014 at 6:24pm PDT

Rum parfait with molten chocolate cake and berries in red wine sauce @BeachesResorts #discoverydining #beachesGoSeek #BeachesMoms pic 45

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 17, 2014 at 5:37pm PDT

Near the @BeachesResort sails with a few @BeachesSesame characters! #beachesGoSeek #BeachesMoms photo 4

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 17, 2014 at 5:24pm PDT

Checkmate. #Chess #BeachesMoms #beachesGoSeek @beachesresorts #LuxuryTravel

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 17, 2014 at 5:08pm PDT

There are special butlers at @BeachesResorts who know your dietary needs and make wishes happen. #beachesGoSeek #BeachesMoms pic 10

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 17, 2014 at 4:59pm PDT

Scuba diving is included at @BeachesResorts. #BeachesMoms #beachesGoSeek challenge 44

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 17, 2014 at 4:56pm PDT

@BeachesResorts sunset #TurksandCaicos #familytravel #BeachesMoms #beachesGoSeek Challenge 34

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 17, 2014 at 4:48pm PDT

Me and @colleenpadilla in front of the #HPBeachesMom Living Photo Wall. #BeachesMoms #beachesGoSeek @beachesresorts photo 48

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 17, 2014 at 11:06am PDT

Me and @stephaniesassymodernmom toasting @beachesresorts #beachesGoSeek #BeachesMoms. Challenge 38

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 17, 2014 at 10:22am PDT

The towel art is still on the bed. Too nice to use! #BeachesGoSeek #BeachesMoms @beachesresorts Challenge 31

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 17, 2014 at 9:24am PDT

This is definitely a selfie with some friends and a few strangers who won’t be strangers for long! @BeachesResorts #BeachesGoSeek #BeachesMoms Challenge 13

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 17, 2014 at 7:34am PDT

The conch shell floral arrangement is catching my eye! #BeachesMoms #BeachesGoSeek @BeachesResorts Challenge 42

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 17, 2014 at 6:57am PDT

Waking up in this room this morning inspires me to grin from ear to ear! #BeachesMoms

A photo posted by Jill Amery (@urbanmommies) on Oct 17, 2014 at 4:15am PDT

Online Terms Every Parent Should Know

apps, FAM, GEAR, kids By Jill Amery July 2, 2013 Tags: definitions, instagram, internet, online, Safety, slider, technology 1 Comment

Our children are growing up in a digital world with technology right at their fingertips. They’re spending more and more time on the web — so teaching them to be safe and responsible online is critical. During the summer when there is less structure for our children is a critical time to address online safety. We’ve discovered a list of online terms every parent should know to get your conversations started.

As part of the discussion to educate parents, teachers and children about being responsible and safe online, NBCUniversal’s “The More You Know” Learning Series — in collaboration with NBC News — has unveiled Growing Up Online, a free, interactive eBook on digital literacy and Internet safety. Even the most experienced Internet user might have a few questions about all the technical language used in the online world. What exactly is a cache? What is your digital footprint?

Here’s a list of commonly used terms:

APP or application, is a software program typically used on a smartphone or mobile device. Apps may feel new, but the phrase “software application” has been around for over thirty years.

Instagram a free photo-sharing and social networking site on which people can take pictures and then share them with other members of the Instagram community.

Social Games games played online in which multiple players in different locations can play together or against one another. These players may or may not know one another online.

Social Networking Sites websites, such as Facebook or Twitter, on which people can share information and photos and play games together.

MMORPG a massive, multiplayer, online role-playing game. “World of Warcraft” is one of the most famous examples.

Digital Footprint the record, or footprint of everywhere you’ve gone online. This may include your visits to a web page or chat room, emails and uploaded videos. Some of this material may be publicly available to anyone searching for it and can be used in ways you might not want it to be.

Cache is a way your computer stores information, from either your own hard disk or online, so that it can be accessed more quickly. There is a record of your computer’s cache, and you can delete items from it if they link to objectionable sites. A related term, browser history, refers to a list of all the sites you’ve visited online in a certain time frame. Each browser lists these differently.

The more you know about how the online world works, the easier it will be to talk with your kids and that’s the best way to keep them safe.

(Adapted from the eBook, Growing Up Online by NBC Universal and NBC News).

To download a free copy of Growing Up Online and learn about digital safety and internet security, visit http://www.themoreyouknow.com/ebooks/ and start a conversation with your kids.