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Ahead of the Game: Let’s Talk Taxes…

01/27/2012 in Organizing, Reminders, Vendors, What we're Doing by Lindsay | No comments

Guess what I’ve already filed?? 

Yep, you guessed it…  My 2011 taxes.  Look who’s on the ball!  (It’s me, it’s me!)

For the past few years, I’ve taken my tax info down the street to HR Block, simply out of convenience, to have one of their employees quickly chew me up and spit me out.  “See ya’ next year!” they’d say with a smile as I wrote a large check for their data entry, and moseyed out confused as to why my fairly simple tax return was so expensive.  Not this year, readers.

THIS year, I changed it up.  I’m using a firm to prep my taxes who was highly recommended to me by blog regular + close friend, Loren S.  They don’t advertise – they rely on word of mouth.  (And, we like that!)  They’ve done such an excellent job with my taxes this year, and really handled me with care.  So, I want to help ‘em out a little.

siegel & siegel, p.c.

Siegel & Siegel, P.C. is a small, family-owned firm that was started in the 1950′s by Abe Siegel.  All three of Abe’s sons became CPAs and all worked there (and still do).  Josh Halpern, my new CPA (um, do I sound fancy pants or WHAT?!), is the newest addition to the group.  He started working there in 2007, and has been a CPA since 2009.  Josh is a Georgia Bulldog (which I didn’t hold against him), and an all-around really awesome guy.

Siegel & Siegel provides accounting and tax services for individuals and small businesses.  This includes compilations (another way of saying financial statements), as well as tax services.  Many of their business clients are service-oriented (doctor, lawyer, dentist, real estate), but they can also work on any small “closely-held” businesses.  Josh had no problem at all helping a little guy (girl) like me with my super-simple tax return, either.

Clients like Siegel & Siegel because of the personal attention they receive from the firm.  They don’t have young staff for partners to hand over their clients to ”to be worked-up” and then passed back for a quick check-over and a signature.  They do the work themselves, and they each know their clients issues/ business versus having to find the staff person who worked on that client (larger firms are like this) to inquire about what is going on.  They do not bill solely based on time, so they are happy to take calls and respond to e-mails.  (Even I know that this is very old school – and I appreciate it.)  Siegel & Siegel considers itself to be a “vintage firm.”  The kind where you receive the personal attention you deserve.

Siegel & Siegel’s office is located in Sandy Springs near Roswell Road and Hammond, close to Breadwinner Cafe.  Give Josh a call.  He’s a great guy (I absolutely vouch for him), and he will very thoughtfully walk you through your taxes.  I sincerely appreciated the care with which he explained everything to me, and the speed at which he prepared my return.  If you’re looking for some tax help this year, I highly recommend Siegel & Siegel. 

P.S. Tell Josh that the Q+DD sent you!  We don’t get a kickback or anything (I can’t even imagine what it would be if we did…), but it would be nice to know that we were able to help out a really great, small business that we believe in!  :)

xx, L

Siegel & Siegel, P.C. – Josh Halpern
140 Hammond Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30328
404.252.6667 ext. 106
joshua@siegelcpa.com
www.siegelcpa.com

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“Show Me Your Teeth!”

08/01/2011 in Events, Reminders, What we're Watching by Lindsay | 2 comments

It’s baccckkkkkk….  Happy Shark Week 2011, everyone!!  :)

It’s my official favorite week of the year…AND this year it’s hosted by my favorite celebrity, Andy Samberg, who is serving as Chief Shark Officer!  (Life just cannot get much better than this!)

Tune in all week to Discovery Channel for bigger + badder shark coverage than ever before!  Check out the show schedule here: SHARK WEEK 2011

Enjoy, friends, enjoy…and beware of the water.  

xx, L

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One More Term! (Reminder to Please Vote.)

07/27/2011 in PSAs, Random Musings, Reminders, We can BLOG! by Lindsay | 1 comment

***Just a little reminder to please cast your vote before voting closes on 7/31/11!***

Dearest readers, we would be SO incredibly grateful for your vote this year so that we might retain our title as Reader’s Choice for Atlanta’s Best Blog/Bloggers!

(Check it HERE and HERE for last years’ wins and click HERE to access this year’s survey!)

We were seriously honored + flattered to have won last year and we hope that our reign has been a good one.  :)

You know what they say…one good turn deserves another and we’re screaming: One more term! One more term!

(we even got fancy for the occasion)

…we want to grab that net and catch that beautiful butterfly, pals!

Please vote for us by clicking here:

http://bit.ly/VoteQDD

Best Local Bloggers: Lindsay Roberts + Lauren Kraselsky
Best Local Blog: “The Quick + Dirty Dirty” or “Q+DD”

You have to vote for 5 things in order for your ballot to count.  If you need help figuring out what to vote for…please feel free to ask us.  We have LOTS of opinions on every category!  (What the hey? You could even vote for us for local personalities to follow on Twitter: @LaurenKAtlanta and @LindsayWhat44 that takes care of 3 right there…)

please vote! we don't take ourselves too seriously...but we take this survey V.E.R.Y. seriously!

But listen, don’t do it just because we told you to.  We want you to make an educated decision before casting your vote.  Please review our political platform below to know our stance on ALL the important issues.

As a reminder, L+L are:

FOR: Happy hour, excessive use of exclamation points for emphasis, feminism and chivalry, anything from the 1980’s, Mexican food, enormous sunglasses, mussels and muscles, beer-related competitive gaming, Peace on Earth, bubble baths, 3-day weekends, puppies, costume parties, costumes and parties independently, hair products, brunch cocktails, Texas, anything neon, renewable energy, being awesome, human rights, strategic accessorizing, reducing the escalating price of movie tickets, fedoras, mandatory workday nap time, silly moustaches, hot vampires, and your mom.

AGAINST: Alarm clocks, being put on hold, giraffe purses, camping, humidity, cats, children carrying guns, Canada, denim on denim, serious moustaches, Atlantans referring to queso as “cheese dip,” man-sandals, and of course, any sandals worn with socks.

UNDECIDED: Texting, parking vehicles on Cheshire Bridge, eating club sandwiches when you have NOT been invited to the club (note: we are generally FOR club sandwiches and frilly toothpicks), “free” yoga classes, pirates v. ninjas, belly dancing, and where to go for dinner most nights…

(So basically, if you hate man-sandals + love your mom and being awesome…the choice is clear.  VOTE FOR US!)

Thanks…and…we love you.  We really do!

xx, L+L

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Sponsored Love: Daily Dibs ITP!

07/24/2011 in PSAs, Reminders by Lauren | 1 comment

We know you are savvy shoppers.  Members of the ScoutMob.  Groupon-aholics.  Living Social on the daily.  Pay retail?  You pity the fool. 

Seriously – is there anything worse than paying full price and finding out there was a deal there AFTER the fact?

Well, we have a solution for you:

Daily Dibs. You can check them out on the left bar of the Q+DD – click the link to organize ALL your online deal sites (plus a few you may not even know about!) into ONE daily digest of deals. (Click here to subscribe to Daily Dibs)

Now you’ll never miss a deal!  I mean, did you see this awesomeness:

1 month of unlimited classes at Japan House for $40 from Tippr!

Supersaver… Hi-yah! 

xx, L

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Music Midtown RETURNS!

07/20/2011 in Events, Festivals, Midtown, Reminders, What we're Doing, What we're Listening To by Lindsay | 3 comments

I’m sure you’ve all heard that Music Midtown is finally returning to Atlanta in Piedmont Park on Saturday, September 24.  So exciting!  Now, I’m here to remind you that there are only 85 days left to anticipate MM + it’s time to buy those tickets.  Get on it!  This is absolutely guaranteed to sell out!

Here’s the Q+DD on Music Midtown:

From 1994-2005, the Music Midtown concert series attracted hundreds of thousands of people to the heart of the city for live music.  This year, a portion of the proceeds from Music Midtown will go toward funding recreation centers and after-school activities for young people in the city as part of Mayor Kasim Reed’s Hope Initiative.

The concert will take place in the Meadow at Piedmont Park, with Colplay as the headlining act.  Tickets are $56 and are on sale now here: MUSIC MIDTOWN RETURNS! 

Other acts include: The Black Keys, Cage the Elephant, Manchester Orchestra, Young The Giant, Band of Skulls, Joy Formidable, The Constellations, Mona + The Postelles.

A limited number of VIP packages are available for you high rollers, you…info here: BLINGING IT OUT IN THE PARK.

This is a going to be so killer.  I can’t wait!  I really and truly love a good festival concert + this one is going to be GREAT!  :)

ACL 2009

Welcome back, MM!  Please stay for a while. 

xx, L

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Best of Atlanta: One More Term!

07/05/2011 in Big Favors, Reminders, We can BLOG! by Lauren | 2 comments

Dearest readers, we would be SO grateful for your vote this year so that we might retain our title as Reader’s Choice for Atlanta’s Best Blog/Bloggers!

(Check it HERE and HERE for last years’ wins and click HERE to access this year’s survey!)

We were SO honored and flattered to have won last year and we hope that our reign has been a good one.

You know what they say…one good turn deserves another and we’re screaming…. one more term! one more term!

…we want to grab that net and catch that beautiful butterfly, pals!

Lauren: What do you like better? Wedding Season or The Q+DD?
Lindsay: (raises hand)
Lauren: Miss Roberts?
Lindsay: Yes, um, the answer would be, um, The Q+DD?
Lauren: Bingo.

Please vote for us by clicking here:

http://bit.ly/VoteQDD

Best Local Bloggers: Lindsay Roberts + Lauren Kraselsky
Best Local Blog: “The Quick + Dirty Dirty” or “Q+DD”

You have to vote for 5 things in order for your ballot to count. If you need help figuring out what to vote for…please feel free to ask us. We have LOTS of opinions on every category! (What the hey? You could even vote for us for local personalities to follow on Twitter! @LaurenKAtlanta and @LindsayWhat44 that takes care of 3 right there!)

But listen, don’t do it just because we told you to. We want you to make an educated decision before casting your vote. Please review our political platform below to know our stance on ALL the important issues.

As a reminder, L+L are:

FOR: Happy hour, excessive use of exclamation points for emphasis, feminism and chivalry, anything from the 1980’s, Mexican food, enormous sunglasses, mussels and muscles, beer-related competitive gaming, Peace on Earth, bubble baths, 3-day weekends, puppies, costume parties, costumes and parties independently, hair products, brunch cocktails, Texas, anything neon, renewable energy, being awesome, human rights, strategic accessorizing, reducing the escalating price of movie tickets, fedoras, mandatory workday nap time, silly moustaches, hot vampires, and your mom.

AGAINST: Alarm clocks, being put on hold, giraffe purses, camping, humidity, cats, children carrying guns, Canada, denim on denim, serious moustaches, Atlantans referring to queso as “cheese dip,” man-sandals, and of course, any sandals worn with socks.

UNDECIDED: Texting, parking vehicles on Cheshire Bridge, eating club sandwiches when you have NOT been invited to the club (note: we are generally FOR club sandwiches and frilly toothpicks), “free” yoga classes, pirates v. ninjas, belly dancing, and where to go for dinner most nights…

(So basically, if you hate man-sandals and love your mom and being awesome…the choice is clear. VOTE FOR US!)

Oh, and while we’re shamelessly self-promoting, please “Like” us on Facebook by clicking here. Thanks! (if each of you had a “like” button, you better believe we’d click it!)

Thanks…and…we love you. We do.


xx, L + L

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Team Katie 2K11!

06/07/2011 in Events, Health, PSAs, Reminders, Volunteering, What we're Doing by Lauren | 2 comments

If you are a regular reader of this blog, you already know a LOT about my sister.

First of all, you know she’s absolutely adorable


married to the best guy in the world

and a doggie mommy to the cutest little furry child you’ve ever seen!

Milo!

You also probably know that she’s…

a wine enthusiast

a lover of fine food

an excellent dancer
a Jenga ninja

a shoe expert
and generally awesome and a total riot to be around.

I think that hits all the high points, no?

What you may NOT know is that she suffers from a chronic auto-immune disorder called Lupus.

The Q+DD on Lupus is this: Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body (skin, joints and/or organs inside the body). Normally our immune system produces proteins called antibodies that protect the body from foreign substances, like bacteria and viruses. With lupus, your immune system cannot tell the difference between these foreign invaders and your body’s healthy tissues and creates autoantibodies (“auto” means “self”) to attack and destroy healthy tissue. These autoantibodies cause inflammation, pain, and damage in various parts of the body. (www.lupusfoundation.org.)

While Katie’s Lupus does affect her everyday life in many ways, Lupus is largely a disease of “flares” and “remission” and Katie is a total fighter and does a good job of showing Lupus who’s boss.

However, for many people, Lupus is quite debilitating and can be fatal. As of now, the cause of Lupus is unknown and there is no cure.

The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) is the nation’s leading nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes of and cure for lupus and providing support and services to all people affected by Lupus and next weekend my sister will once again be leading TEAM KATIE in the Birmingham “Walk for Lupus Now”

Last year’s team was incredibly successful in their fundraising goals and in being VERY ATTRACTIVE.  Witness:

Team Katie 2010

In fact, Team Katie was the #2 ranking fundraising team (missing out on first place by a VERY narrow margin!)

This year, however…Team Katie is TAKING NO PRISONERS. So far, TK has raised over $5K for this very worthy cause and is currently in the lead!

Please consider making a donation to TEAM KATIE…every little bit helps…and if you are a Birmingham reader, Katie would LOVE to have you as a part of her team next Saturday, June 11th (and if you wanna come with us from Atlanta, there’s room in the car with Greg, Olive and me!)

Please click here to visit Katie’s personal fundraising page!

Get your PURPLE ON next weekend in BIRMINGHAM!

xx, L

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Hug a Soldier…or Two!

05/27/2011 in Holidays, Random Musings, Reminders by Lindsay | No comments

Happy Memorial Day weekend to you all!

Wishing you lots of these…

And a whole bunch of those…

A special Q+DD thank you to the courageous men and women who serve (+ have served) our country.  Thank you for the sacrifices you have made to protect our freedom!  We appreciate you!

go team go!

We hope everyone has a super fun + safe weekend!  Enjoy.  :)

xx, L

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This Weekend:

05/12/2011 in Camp Twin Lakes, Events, Gifts, Guilty Pleasures, PSAs, Reminders, Vendors, What we're Doing, What we're Listening To by Lauren | 2 comments

The weekend is almost upon us… I can feel it already!  I’m moving in 2 weeks, so I feel like this is the last weekend that officially belongs to me… before I am consumed with packing tape and bubble wrap… and couldn’t be more excited. Luckily, there’s lots of fun stuff going on in Atlanta:

1. Food Blogger Bake Sale: Saturday 04/15 at Phipps Plaza

Our girl Wendy A.K.A. @ATL_Events gave us the heads up on this – all your favorite food bloggers including will be baking some tasty treats for cash…all to benefit Save Our Strength – an organization dedicated to ending childhood hunger.  So come on by Phipps and pick up some delicious baked goods or please consider donating directly to the cause!   As little as $1 can help to provide a hungry child with 10 healthy meals. Click here to donate!

2. Dunwoody Beer Festival: Saturday 05/14 at the Perimeter Mall parking lot

Hops for Hope! This is one of my FAVORITE annual events…and not just because it benefits Camp Twin Lakes. It’s a fabulous day of beer sampling, hopefully sunny weather, and fun.  Insider Tip: consider taking Marta to the event!

3. Tim Meadows at Dad’s Garage 05/13 and 05/14

Get your tickets HERE!

oooooooh...it's a Lady!

4. Brett Dennen at the Variety Playhouse

Up-and-comer Brett Dennen lays some sweet sweet tunes tomorrow, Friday 05/13 (Click HERE for tix!)

Of course, I have a special affinity for gingers, but this guy has something special.  He’s been on tour with the likes of Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews and O.A.R…so catch him solo at the VP tonight!

5. Every Saturday through December: the Peachtree Road Farmer’s Market. (April – September 8:30 AM – noon, September – December 9:00 AM – noon) L.O.V.E. Check out my post (here) or their website (here) for more information if you’re not already clued in, but it’s a fab market.

Plus: Saturday you can see a chef demo by David Sweeney (creator of Dynamic Dish…RIP)
and Live with the Hidden Springs Honey Bee Hive

(Bonus: you may even see my girl Adrienne there – she often works there as a volunteer and tomorrow is her BIRTHDAY)

Happy Birthday, A! I love you!

It’s Thursday, people. One more day.  YOU CAN DO IT.

xx, L

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Mark Your Summer Social Calendars.

05/10/2011 in Britney Spears, Events, Reminders, Theatre, What we're Doing, What we're Listening To, What we're Watching by Lindsay | 6 comments

There’s A LOT going on, folks…

Have you gotten your tickets yet to see the incredible Ms. Britney Spears in action at Philips Arena on July 17??

LK + I went to see BritBrit two years ago and trust me…you do NOT want to miss her show!  (I love the Brit.  In fact, I am not at all ashamed to admit that I have an entire category dedicated to her: Britney Spears on the Q+DD)  :)

Ticket information here:  Britney Spears’ Femme Fatale Tour

Also, don’t forget about funny man Aaron Karo who’s in town next Thursday visiting the Atlanta Punchline!

Ticket information here:  Karo Does Atlanta

AND…have you seen who’s scheduled to play the Chastain Summer Music Series this year?  It’s quite a list!  Click Here to Check Out the Solid Summer Line-Up at Chastain Amphitheatre. 

My picks are…
May 27/28 – James Taylor
June 21 – Dispatch
June 24 – Steve Miller Band
July 8 – Tribute Band: Arrival – The Music of ABBA
August 12 – Bela Fleck + the Flecktones
August 24 – Guster + Jack’s Mannequin

The 2011 Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival movies have also recently been announced!  The series is presented on the biggest screen in Atlanta + kicks off on June 9th with The Social Network. 

Individual movie tickets are $8 a piece.  $12 additional for the winetasting.  Info on the rest of the shows here: You Haven’t Seen a Movie Until You’ve Seen One at the Fox!

Need another reason to head to the Fox Theatre this summer?  How about to see Joseph + the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat running June 21 – 26!  I’ve gotten my tickets already…have you?

DO NOT miss out on all of this great summer fun.  Get on the ball today + enjoy the shows!

xx, L

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A Weekend ‘o Festivals.

04/25/2011 in Festivals, Inman Park, Reminders, Suburbs, What we're Doing by Lindsay | 1 comment

Y’all are going to have a jam-packed weekend ahead of you!  So start planning NOW. 

As you know, Camp Dance is this weekend + I’m sure you’re all super pumped for it!  If you are looking for plans during the weekend days, I strongly recommend that you check out these two exciting festivals!

1 – Smyrna’s Spring Jonquil Festival
(April 30 & May 1, 2011)

The Jonquil Festival is located on the beautiful Village Green in downtown Smyrna.  It will showcase arts + crafts by more than 150 artists/ crafters from across the country.  The event also offers fun for the entire family to enjoy with continuous entertainment, a children’s section + a wide selection of festival foods.  The show will draw a crowd of around 15,000 people.  Hours are 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday + admission is FREE!

More information + directions to Smyrna’s Spring Jonquil Festival here: Spring HAS Sprung!

And (THIS IS EXCITING NEWS), just guess who will have a tent at the Festival….

J. Rishel Woodworks!  You will not want to miss his tent!  Justin is an amazing woodworker – so be sure to look out for him!

my j. rishel woodworks cutting board

Read more about J. Rishel Woodworks here: Got Wood? (Ahh, couldn’t resist.)
J. Rishel Woodworks’ Etsy Page here: Buy Some Wood! (Not nearly as funny…)

2 – Inman Park Spring Festival
(Also, April 30 & May 1, 2011)

Inman Park Spring Festival takes place in one of Atlanta’s oldest + most scenic neighborhoods.  First developed in the late 1800s, Inman Park is home to many historic homes + parks.  The Festival began in the early 1970s as a means to attract attention to gentrification efforts that sought to revitalize the community.  Now celebrating its 40th anniversary, the festival offers something for everybody.  Music, kids activities, a Tour of Homes, a marvelous street parade, an artists’ market + some of the city’s best people-watching. 

inman park festival parade

I’m a serious fan of this Festival + blogged about my love affair w/ it last year…please review here: I Heart the Inman Park Spring Festival.

More information + directions to the Inman Park Spring Festival here: Inman Info!

This is going to be SUCH a great weekend.  Enjoy the festivals, festival-goers!  :)

xx, L

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Don’t Forget About Raw Love on Thursday!

02/22/2011 in Buckhead, Events, Reminders, What we're Doing by Lindsay | 1 comment

You will NOT want to miss this great event on Thursday evening:

Raw Love: An Evening of Life, Love + Fashion

7:30pm- 8:30pm- Cocktails & Shopping for A Cause

8:30pm- Walk for a Wish Fashion Show with Local Atlanta Celebrities and Socialites.   
Host for the Evening: Crazy Mike from Star 94 and PowerRadioOnline.com with a Special Guest!

9:00pm- Raffle drawing for hundreds of dollars in prizes.  Raffle tickets are $5 and will benefit A Wish for Wendy.

RSVP requested to events@eastandrews.com

About the Charity

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease affecting approximately 30,000 children and young adults in the United States.  CF causes the body to produce an abnormally thick mucus that clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections.  This mucus also obstructs the pancreas and interferes with digestion.  The median life expectancy for a CF patient is 37 years.

This is going to be such a fantastic event (and free..did I mention free admittance?) for such an incredibly worthy cause.  And, Lauren + I will be there!  Looking forward to an amazing Thursday night!  :)

xx, L

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