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How To Follow Me on Social Media



LET’S TALK A BIT ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA

I feel like different social media channels have different purposes and vibes, and therefore attract different kinds of people. For example, Snapchat is quite casual, but Instagram is a little more polished. 
Here’s a quick guide to following me on social media:

Instagram

If you only like to see pretty, styled photos, this is the place for you! I’m a bit more selective with what I share here. I post about once a day on Instagram, so you won’t be inundated with updates from me.
Username: @ericaleakastner
My Facebook page tends to be pretty much business-only. I occasionally share more real-life stuff, but for the most part I only do post announcements or share another blogger’s recipe that looks yummy.

Snapchat
SNAPCHAT:

I’m just starting out on Snapchat, but it’s really fun! You get to see snapshots of what other people’s lives are like. I’m definitely more casual on Snapchat. The other day I talked about the haircut that almost made me cry. If you don’t want to see me in my PJs, stay away! My username is: ericaleakastner

This one I run almost exactly like I run my Facebook page, except I don’t really post things from my life like: ever. If you want just the facts, ma’am, this is the place for you!
Twitter
On Twitter I tend to let my hair down a little more. I’ll post the occasional rant and share less stylized photos. Of course I always share when a new post is published. 
Pinterest isn’t technically a social media channel, but you can still get updates when I post something new there! I share delicious-looking recipes from other bloggers, pretty clothes, awesome kitchens, cute kids, and much more. My favorite board is my Kitchen Wish List.


What’s YOUR favorite social media platform? Why?

Erica Lea

Wednesday 22nd of June 2016

I agree - social media can definitely detract from time spent with our loved ones. I think it's a fine leisure activity, but if you can't look away from your phone for one second and have a meaningful conversation with someone, there might be a problem. And it's not just social media that's the problem: games can be very addicting as well. :)

Erica Lea

Wednesday 22nd of June 2016

Yes, it's sad that people think that they can be mean on the internet. I've definitely made my share of faux pas on the internet, but it's hard for me to understand people intentionally being mean.

Anonymous

Wednesday 22nd of June 2016

I think that social media is just another thing that has helped our culture turn the way its going. Posting the next picture has become more important than spending quality time with a spouse or child or parent or sibling or friend. And honestly, a lot of what gets posted (I'm not saying this is you, just people in general) is totally pointless, a waist of time. Do I really care if you got DD instead of Starbucks? Do I really care that your nails are chipping? Now, I'm not saying that all social media use is bad, I'm just saying that its like everything else. Moderation is key. I'd just encourage everyone reading this that before you post or scroll, think! Is there something more worthwhile you should be doing? Cooking a nutritious meal for your family, or for yourself. Spending some face to face time with a loved one. Doing laundry? Scrubbing the toilet? Good old-fashioned determination to have a clean and inviting home has gone out the window, because with the invention of social media, people don't just drop by for a visit anymore. Instead we have face time, in which you can choose what to have as your backdrop.

Anyway, thanks for allowing me to rant.

Heidi

Wednesday 22nd of June 2016

I'll just say that people can hide behind social media. They have no problem doing things on the internet that they would never do in real life. I prefer quality face to face time :)

Erica Lea

Monday 20th of June 2016

Same here! I love sharing pretty pictures, but I can get overwhelmed by it all very quickly. And yes, so frustrating that I gain quite a few new followers on IG, only to lose them soon afterwards. :/

Yeah, I thought I was too old for Snapchat (WHY do they make it so difficult to figure out?), but a fellow food blogger talked about it and it convinced me to give it a shot. :)

Thank you so much! Hearing that you enjoying my IG photos encourages me to keep on keeping on. :)