I just got done scheduling four blog posts to post during my holiday traveling time, which is a big deal for me. I have such a hard time writing and then not publishing immediately! I think because my posts are usually personal, so it's stuff I want to talk about NOW. Not two weeks from … Continue reading The Secret to Scheduling Blog Posts for the Impatient Blogger
Tag: mommy blogger
What Kind of Blog Do You Have?
One things I had the most trouble with when I started blogging was answering the question "What is your blog about?" My usual answer - a mumbled "mom stuff" or "a little of everything" never sounded quite right. Then a little self-doubt would sink in and I'd start to wonder "what the heck IS my … Continue reading What Kind of Blog Do You Have?
How My Mommy Blog Makes Me Be a Better Mom, or Just Look Like One
Let's get this straight right away, the title is meant to be funny. I DON'T mean "a better mom than You." I mean a better mom than I might have been or appeared to be. And it's all just for fun anyway. This is about all the things I totally set up just for the … Continue reading How My Mommy Blog Makes Me Be a Better Mom, or Just Look Like One
Happy to be a WordPress Mom Blog
A blog question everybody always asks is "What platform do you use?" You can do WordPress, Blogger, self-host...I'm sure there's more but I haven't looked too far into it. I've been using WordPress for over 10 years now! Recently I was researching where some of my blog traffic was coming from, and I ran across … Continue reading Happy to be a WordPress Mom Blog
From DragonCon to MommyCon
Since 2005, this time of year has meant one thing, and one thing only: DRAGONCON! From the first moment I stepped foot into the amazing costume/cosplay/fandom/craziness that is DragonCon, I felt at home. I remember checking into my hotel and immediately running up to my room to change into one of the many costumes I … Continue reading From DragonCon to MommyCon
And Now I Know Why They Do That…The Great Kid Mystery Explained
If you'd like to skip to the end for the answers, it's because they're kids. And no matter what my mother says, they are all little monsters at times. It's possible my mom got off easy and I was actually the quiet little well-behaved angel she describes. But she set the bar pretty high with … Continue reading And Now I Know Why They Do That…The Great Kid Mystery Explained
My Week in Review – Local Beans, Free Bowling, Pavers and a Magic Wand
This week I stumbled across a local bean roaster right here in Jax Beach, set the first paver stone down in my new front patio, learned (sort of) how to use a curling wand and introduced my son to the wonders of the bowling alley. My week in review 6/17 -6/23 Psst...you got the beans? … Continue reading My Week in Review – Local Beans, Free Bowling, Pavers and a Magic Wand
My Week in Review – Little Donuts, Blue Ice, Clams, 16 Years and a Pile of Dirt
Happy Monday everyone! Hope you had a good week. Since I didn't want to stick to doing a weekly round-up on a specific day or a specific number, I just decided to keep doing what works best for me- a random mishmash posting when I feel like it! No rules! lol My Week in Review … Continue reading My Week in Review – Little Donuts, Blue Ice, Clams, 16 Years and a Pile of Dirt
Mommy Bloggers are Crazy
For many years I had a blog for my shop. Boutique news, convention wrap-ups, costume stuff, etc. So I thought I knew what I was getting into with the new blog thing, but noooooo. Just like everything else that relates to parenting, I was wrong about the Mommy Blog. Mom blogging is a different world. … Continue reading Mommy Bloggers are Crazy
My Top 10 Toddler Realities
*** Updated Intro - Funny thing about this post. I ran across it in my drafts and realized I'd never published it. This post is from the viewpoint of having a freshly minted two-year-old. I now have an almost three-year-old and it's a world of difference. A lot of these toddler dreams are slowly coming … Continue reading My Top 10 Toddler Realities