What Blogging 30 Days Taught Me…
This is my 3rd year that I have completed the Blogathon. And it was my easiest one, yet. (Tomorrow is our last day.) I see that planning is key to my stress level. I brainstormed loads of ideas weeks ahead of time, had certain days for certain subjects like Quotes Sunday and Guest Post Thursday […]
Need to Record an Interview for Free?
Earlier I shared how to put on a free conference call with FreeConferenceCall. Today I want to share another great way you can use FCC to record an interview of yourself to share on your blog or share with potential clients. Below are the easy steps on you can set up the interview, record it […]
How to Break Blogging Block
Today is Guest Post Exchange Day on the Blogathon and as my guest, I have a wonderful writer that I’ve known for a few years from the Blogathon. You’ll really enjoy Sara’s post. You know how blogger’s block goes. You sit down to write a post and the next thing you know you’ve spent […]
5 Benefits to Blogging for Your Business
How can blogging benefit your business? 1. Blogging develops your online voice. When potential clients come to your website, they read about your services or products but what if they want to know more. Who is this person behind the business? Why should they work with you? Your words on the page personalize who you […]
Fearless Friend Brings Tea to the Party
My dear friend, Pat has tea parties at her house once a month or so. She prepares simple dishes and always has a mixture of herbal or caffeinated teas on hand to serve her guests. Sometimes she only has her neighbor who stops in for twenty minutes or some parties consist of 20 chatty friends […]
Creating a Second Act in My Life
Today I’m taking a break from 31 Days of Fearless Entertaining because Second Act.com has asked the 40’s – 50’s age group bloggers who are creating a second act in their own life to share their stories. Often I bite my tongue and hold my breath as I watch my kids struggle, stumble and find […]
Need Some More Party Ideas?
Today I wanted to share some of my favorite party and entertaining blogs. When I’m actually looking for specific ideas, I skim the blogs and concentrate on their pictures. I’m looking for what appeals to me and for a style that resonates with my heart. The blogs are in no particular order. 1. Celebrations at […]
Pick 5 Movies Blogathon Theme
Today we have a theme day to talk about five movies that inspire our blogging. Because my personal theme is parties, I picked five movies that show something about entertaining. Now, I’m not much of a movie watcher and I can’t remember many details but this theme made me think about my few favorite ones. […]
Imp3rfect Mom in the News
One thing I’ve recently learned about blogging is it’s about community. I can’t just blog and expect others to come in droves. Daily time set aside to read other blogs and leave comments is an necessary aspect of community. Blogging is about conversation. Remember when your mom said, “It’s nice to share.” Here are a […]
Habits Take Awhile to Form
This morning I woke up thinking did I write my post today? Did it go live? What was it about? Then I remembered that the 2011 Blogathon is over. Phew! Check out that pretty badge to the right that says I did it! I feel like a kindergartener showing my parent that I got a […]
