I’ve had an Instagram account for two years and I just broke 1,000 last month. The only way I did that was by writing a post about my Instagram account. I have mentioned it before in posts, shared pictures on my Facebook page, occasionally share to Twitter, and there was even an icon (or two!)… Continue Reading On Blogging Vacations
It kind of sucks to be a blogger during the holidays. Everyone is doing gift guides, and for each one that is unique and well thought out, 12 are just trying to get as much affiliate income as possible. Brands are trying to increase sales, so you’re getting 500 pitches a day that utterly suck,… Continue Reading Even Fashion Bloggers Get the Blues
As you know, Karl and I bond over music. About once a month, we get an overnight babysitter and have a date night of dinner and a concert. Our big yearly vacation is to a music festival, our house is full of vinyl and CDs, our phones and iPods with MP3s, one of the best… Continue Reading 2013 Music in Review
I can’t believe Thanksgiving in the U.S. is NEXT WEEK! It feels as though just last week I was enjoying the Labor Day Festival in our town. But yes, the holidays are upon us and from now until the beginning of January it will be time with family, mall crowds, crazy traffic… and crazy blogs.… Continue Reading ‘Tis the Season…Nov 17, 2013
Preach it, Lily Allen! Thanks to my friend Lexa for sending the video to me this morning. I just HAD to share it with all of you! Do note, there are NSFW lyrics and the occasional word on the screen of the video. Enjoy at your desk with headphones. Update: It seems a few don’t… Continue Reading A New Anthem…
It’s amazing that it’s 2013 and we still have people commenting and criticizing our choice to have me be the parent who works outside the home, and Karl the one who cares for Emerson. At least once a month I have someone ask if my husband had to because he was laid off; if… Continue Reading Choosing a Positive Life
While we can all vent and moan about Facebook, it is a wonderful tool for getting back in touch and staying in touch with old friends. It’s also great for learning about small charities trying to make a big difference in the world. I’ve known Amy since high school, and Facebook keeps us connected even… Continue Reading Headbands of Hope: Spreading Hope One Headband at a Time
I don’t want to beg. I have a weird relationship with blogging. I want my blog to grow and give me cool opportunities, but I don’t want it to grow because I fear it will lose its original direction and get too commercial. Of course I’d like to make more money from the blog, but… Continue Reading Being Hard to Get
Several weeks ago, there was an event at a local store. A blogger I like was hosting it, I emailed all my real-life blogger friends (and friends who would not want to slit their throats attending a “blogger event” with bloggers) to round them up. Let’s go to the event, support our friend, get our… Continue Reading The Glamorous World of Personal Style Blogging