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Home Maintenance Checklist with First Alert

Home Maintenance Checklist with First Alert

Create a preventive maintenance schedule for your home this spring! A home maintenance checklist will help you keep your home safe and improve its value. Thank you First Alert for sponsoring this post. Help protect your home and family with voice and location alarms from First Alert! When I built my home three years ago, I thought moving into a… Read More

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Getting Started with Trello

Getting Started with Trello

Hey there busy mom! Whether you’re at work, at home or you work at home, Trello’s flexible design will skyrocket your productivity. I’m sharing the basics of getting started with Trello. Did you miss my love letter to Trello last week? PEOPLE. Trello is truly a magical thing. You can pop over to my original post, where I shared why… Read More

Business + Productivity, Productivity 0

Organize Your Life with Trello

Organize Your Life with Trello

Have you tried every planner on the planet in an effort to organize? It’s time to stop wasting money and organize your entire life with Trello – the productivity tool, for planning your dreams.  I am a sucker for a pretty paper planner. For several years I ordered a planner from Emily Ley’s pretty collection, before adopting this super basic,… Read More

Business + Productivity, Productivity 0

How to Get the Most Out of a Blogger Conference

How to Get the Most Out of a Blogger Conference

Learn how to get the most out of a blogger conference and make more money, with 20 great actionable tips. Snap Conference is right around the corner and I am busy with last minute prep. For the first time in years, I am planning to participate as an attendee just as much as the organizer. As I make my plans,… Read More

Blogging, Networking, Working with Brands 1

How to Connect with Brands on Twitter

How to Connect with Brands on Twitter

No matter how well crafted your pitch is, it will get nowhere if you send it to the wrong person. Learn how to connect with brands on Twitter.  One of the big “debates” among bloggers in the creative lifestyle niche is wether or not maintaining a Twitter presence is necessary. Despite the changes to Twitter’s relevance in the blogosphere, I maintain… Read More

Blogging, Working with Brands 5

How to Use Emojis on a Mac Keyboard

How to Use Emojis on a Mac Keyboard

Learn how to use emojis on a Mac keyboard. When I have something to say and only a phone to say it, my fingers can really fly. And when I say fly, I mean I can text about half as fast as I can type. #fatfingers I spend a fair amount of my work day scrolling Instagram, checking Twitter, popping in… Read More

Blogging, Writing 0

Overcoming Blogger Burnout

Overcoming Blogger Burnout

Blogger burnout. It’s a thing (it’s even been covered by the New York Times). And, while the phrase is bandied about by people both in and out of the industry, no one really talks about overcoming blogger burnout. Left unchecked burnout is a very serious problem, which can result in even the most dedicated, successful bloggers shuttering a perfectly fine business. Bloggers work hard…. Read More

Blogging, Networking 6

How to Embed an Instagram Post

How to Embed an Instagram Post

Today I am going to share a quick tutorial on how to embed an Instagram post on a blog or web post. I love having the ability to tie all of my publishing platforms together. It makes for a more cohesive conversation. While it’s easy to simply text link from account to account, the story is so much more clear when you… Read More

Blogging, Instagram 5

How to Develop the Perfect Elevator Pitch

How to Develop the Perfect Elevator Pitch

“So, tell me a little bit about yourself.” It’s an oft-used phrase that strikes fear into the heart of the bravest of souls. However, the 30 seconds following the invitation to share are powerful and can open multiple doors. I learned a lot in my 15+ years working in PR, but quite possibly the best take away was mastering the… Read More

Blogging, Networking, Working with Brands 0

How to Pitch a Brand

How to Pitch a Brand

There’s a misperception that the best brand works comes to those who wait. Well, it doesn’t. The best brand work comes to those who hustle. If you don’t create great opportunities for yourself, it’s pretty unlikely that magic is going to come knocking on your door. I know that it’s a little scary. Maybe you’re afraid you’re not quite good… Read More

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Eight Things to Look for in a Good Web Host

Eight Things to Look for in a Good Web Host

Selecting a web host is confusing. There are literally hundreds of hosts – from small mom-and-pop shops like Orange Geek to national operations like GoDaddy, HostGator and BlueHost. (For the record? Bigger IS NOT always better.) These hosts offer an array of hosting plans that can range in price from $3-300 a month. With so many options how does a creative… Read More

Blogging, WordPress 0

How to Manage Multiple Accounts on Instagram

How to Manage Multiple Accounts on Instagram

I signed up for my personal Instagram account nearly six years ago, immediately following the first annual Snap Conference. About a year later, I started the Snap account. While a tool called Fotogramme and a variety of scheduling tools have helped me to manage the two accounts I own, along with several client accounts, it’s been rough. I was thrilled to learn that Instagram… Read More

Blogging, Instagram 5

Craft and Hobby Association Show 2016 Top 10 + Giveaway

Craft and Hobby Association Show 2016 Top 10 + Giveaway

Each January the Craft and Hobby Association (CHA) hosts a tradeshow for industry buyers. The show features the latest and greatest in craft products, typically before they show up in stores. If you’re following me on Facebook or Instagram, you might have seen a preview of some of the fun items I came across last week at the 2016 show. Today… Read More

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Pantone Color of the Year 2016

Pantone Color of the Year 2016

Each year trend setters in the design industry eagerly await Pantone’s Color of the Year announcement. In the recent past bright, bold hues have taken center stage… Pantone Color of the Year This year, Pantone has taken a far different direction with far lighter, more muted colors. It’s also the first time the company is focusing on not one, but two… Read More

Decorating, Trends 0

Eight Online Color Resources for Creative Entrepreneurs

Eight Online Color Resources for Creative Entrepreneurs

Whether your interest in color is based in simple inspiration or a desire to track trends, we’ve rounded up eight online color resources to help you out. Eight Online Color Resources Pantone. Pantone is nearly synonymous with color. For more than 50 years, Pantone has provided color matching services and color intelligence reports. Each year, the company causes a stir in the creative… Read More

Blogging, Decorating 0

Girl Power Playlist

Girl Power Playlist

It’s no secret that music can change your mood, recharge your spirit and motivate you to go and do. Here are 10 great girl power songs to get you on your way in 2016! Girl Power Playlist Listen to the full playlist on YouTube | Spotify Alicia Keys – Girl on Fire  Rachel Platten – Fight Song Sara Bareilles –… Read More

Blogging 0

12 Gifts Under $25 for Your Entrepreneurial BFF

12 Gifts Under $25 for Your Entrepreneurial BFF

This time of year the sound of the delivery truck has me heading for the door faster than a kid running out after the ice cream truck on a hot day… Hi. My name is Tauni. I am addicted to online shopping. I mean, hello. Shopping AT HOME, in my PJS, HOT CHOCOLATE in hand? Amazing. As you can imagine,… Read More

Blogging 0

How to Increase Facebook Page Likes for Free!

How to Increase Facebook Page Likes for Free!

There are few conversations among bloggers and small business owners more heated than those about Facebook engagement, like generation and reach. Frequent changes to “like” generation, giveaway rules, engagement and the algorithm have chased some entrepreneurs away entirely and few are still focused on an increase Facebook Page likes. Despite all that I have remained and continue to invest in my… Read More

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Don’t Lose Income: Properly Install Amazon’s Affiliate Disclosure Policy

Don’t Lose Income: Properly Install Amazon’s Affiliate Disclosure Policy

Every once in a while an account shutdown occurs that sends ripples throughout the online community. You’ve probably heard horror stories – a Blogger site is deleted, a Facebook Page disappears, an AdSense account is closed with no warning. The truly scary thing is, these corporations are so large there is often a “zero tolerance” policy in place and gleaning… Read More

Affiliate Sales, Blogging, Top Blogging Tips 185

Make Your Blog a .COM

Want your blog to end with .com instead of .blogspot? All you need is 5 min., a credit card and you can officially own your own .com! It is really easy. Let me walk you through it… First, login to your blog and click “Settings.” Halfway down the basic settings page you will see an area that says “Publishing.” Click… Read More

Blogger, Blogging 32

How to Check Facebook’s Spam Filter

How to Check Facebook’s Spam Filter

When I was a kid people used to say, “I tried and tried to call you, but I just couldn’t get through.” Times have changed a great deal, now we have call waiting and EVERYONE has voicemail. Today’s “I tried and tried,” is electronic. I sent you an email, I commented on your site or on Facebook, but you can’t… Read More

Blogging, Facebook 12

How to Create a Navigation Bar in WordPress

How to Create a Navigation Bar in WordPress

Hello SNAP! readers! Are you ready for another fun WordPress tutorial? Today I’m going to show you how to create a navigation bar using WordPress menus and how to set up dropdowns for that navigation bar. On the left side of your dashboard hover over “Appearance” and choose the “Menus” option. Your screen will now look something like this: Enter… Read More

Blogging, WordPress 2

Creative Business Card Ideas

Creative Business Card Ideas

Each time I run out of business cards, I hem and haw over the purchase of new ones until I’ve missed the deadline to order anything truly brilliant and am just doing my best to get something, anything, in hand. It’s a vicious cycle really, because I don’t want to order “too many” cards in hopes that the next ones… Read More

Blogging 9

Customize Block Quotes in Blogger

Customize Block Quotes in Blogger

Hi Friends! Today I am going to show you how to customize block quotes in Blogger. First let’s talk about a couple things… What is a block quote? Technically a block quote is used for quoting something or someone. You indent the paragraph when you are quoting a passage or citing. Do block quotes have another purpose? If you ask me, yes!… Read More

Blogger, Blogging 10

Updated! – How to Embed a Pinterest Board on Your Blog

Updated! – How to Embed a Pinterest Board on Your Blog

Hi there! Earlier in January I wrote a post How to Embed a Pinterest Board on Your Blog. At the time the post was specifically for WordPress Users (and Genesis Theme users). But today I am happy to share that the Pinterest Widget Builder page has changed and now ALL Blogger and WordPress Users can easily (we are talking copy and… Read More

Blogger, Blogging, Top Blogging Tips 37

How To Make an Image Slider in Blogger

How To Make an Image Slider in Blogger

Today we are going to learn how to do something really fun! WordPress users have the options to install plugins and create featured images slides show on their blog. This is not a standard widget that is available as a Blogger user, BUT today I am going to show you how to make an image slider in Blogger. * The original code… Read More

Blogger, Blogging 15

Five Tips for a Successful Blog

Five Tips for a Successful Blog

This past weekend I had the opportunity to attend Sewing Summit, a sewing conference in Salt Lake City, run by my friend Erin.  I had such a lovely time, I neglected to take a single photo, but I thought I would share a few take aways, along with my presentation – Tips for a Successful Blog. I learn something at… Read More

Blogging 9

How to Offer A Free Printable On Your Blog

How to Offer A Free Printable On Your Blog

Hi WordPress users! Today I am going to show you how to offer a free printable on WordPress with your blog readers. As a blogger a great way to gain traffic and give back to your readers is with a free printable! It could be a free printable party decor, holiday tag, invitations, wall art, game, kids coloring page, etc……. Read More

Blogging, Top Blogging Tips, WordPress 81

Add Your Instagram Photos to Your Blogger Sidebar

[Instagram logo and paper clipped photos from the Instagram website] Instagram has gone wildly lately! Particularly after it was released for Android phones earlier this week. I love following friends on Instagram and if I had more than an old flip phone without internet I would be all about it! This tutorial is for you lucky ducks who get to… Read More

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How to Add Horizontal Featured Posts in Blogger

How to Add Horizontal Featured Posts in Blogger

Time for a Blogger tutorial! Who is ready?! Today I am going to walk you through adding horizontal thumbnails of your most recent blog posts. Here is an example :: See the 5 square images? Those link to the 5 most recent posts! And they update automatically! COOL huh?! To add this to your own blog you need to — 1. Go… Read More

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101 Summer Photo Prompts

101 Summer Photo Prompts

I am already fondly referred to as “the paparazzi” at my house, but I ALWAYS feel like I can use more photos of the every day. So this summer, I decided to create some fun photo prompts that would give me a reason to shoot and the kids a reason to smile… The photo prompts I created document everything from the… Read More

Crafts and Home DIY, Photography 6

How to Schedule Facebook Posts

How to Schedule Facebook Posts

If you stop by often you probably know that in addition to blogging and running SNAP! Conference, I work full-time in public relations and social media. As a result, I have to be extra efficient in terms of how I spend my time online. I rely heavily on applications that help me to schedule posts on various social networks. I… Read More

Blogging, Facebook 42

How to Manage Multiple Instagram Accounts

How to Manage Multiple Instagram Accounts

I have a hand in managing more than 10 Instagram accounts. Yeah…It can get a bit hectic. One of the most difficult things about managing so many accounts is the time it takes to sign in and out so that I can leave comments and/or respond with the right handle. Fortunately, there’s an app for that. Let me tell you… Read More

Blogging, Instagram, Instagram 8

How to Save Posts on Facebook for Later

How to Save Posts on Facebook for Later

Typically when I hop onto Facebook, I am actually after something specific for work. I don’t often have time to leisurely scroll through my newsfeed…If something interesting catches my eye, I’ve found it’s far more effective to “save for later,” than stop to read the entire piece. Today I am going to show you how simple it is to save… Read More

Blogging, Facebook 25

A Beginners Guide to Blogger’s Template Designer

Remember when Tauni told us our blog is like a house? Some of us rent and some own, some have a big elegant house, others a cozy cottage. The common denominator between us all??? We all would like a nice home that reflects our style and is welcoming. Right? And don’t we want our blog to feel the same way… Read More

Blogger, Blogging 11

How to Change Fonts in WordPress

How to Change Fonts in WordPress

UPDATE: An error occurred in the code below when this post was published, it should be correct now. Please leave any problems or questions in the comments. Thanks! So, have you ever been a little frustrated that there isn’t an easy way to change the text size or font when writing a WordPress post? Well, today I’m going to show… Read More

Blogging, WordPress 8

How to Pick the Perfect Blog Name

How to Pick the Perfect Blog Name

Looking to start a new blog? Let’s talk about how to pick the perfect blog name. Selecting a domain name and URL is often an overwhelming, frustrating and exhausting experience. Your name is the one thing that will shape branding, first impressions and the tone of your site for years to come and you want it to be perfect. Do… Read More

Blogging 0

One Word Goal Challenge

One Word Goal Challenge

Ahhh. January 1. It’s that time of year again. New Year’s Resolutions, big goals, coupled with big expectations… I feel so inspired and determined when setting goals, but feel frustrated and defeated when they are challenged and/or not met. Anyone with me? A couple of years ago, my friend Lara invited me to create a one word goal for the year. Selecting a central… Read More

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