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I work at home and with the exception of Jersey barking for attention, it can get a little quiet around here. It’s rare for a day to pass where I don’t tap into my iTunes playlist for a little juice. With Christmas right around the corner, I’ve been pumping out holiday tunes. There’s nothing I love more than a traditional… Read More
Welcome to another fun week of Show + Tell. It’s time to ooh and awe over amazing creations. Everyone loves a comment or two, so be sure to stop by a few projects and say hello! Show + Tell Highlights Bev’s pick this week is this stocking advent calendar. Grain Sack Stocking Advent Calendar via Woods of Bell Trees This… Read More
Welcome to another fun week of Show + Tell. It’s time to ooh and awe over amazing creations. Everyone loves a comment or two, so be sure to stop by a few projects and say hello! Show + Tell Highlights Bev’s pick this week is this Reindeer Games sign. Reindeer Games Holiday Painted Sign via Fynes Designs This week Mandy… Read More
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
Wow. The holidays are nearly upon us. I can’t believe Thanksgiving break is next week! I am counting on your great ideas to get me in the mood for some holiday planning, because right now? I got nothin. Welcome to another fun week of Show + Tell. It’s time to ooh and awe over amazing creations. Everyone loves a comment… Read More
We’re big fans of pie. Big enough that we celebrate “Pie Night” the night BEFORE Thanksgiving…Because, you know, on Thanksgiving you’re too full to really enjoy the pie. Having said that, sometimes it’s nice to serve an alternative to traditional Thanksgiving Pie. Here are 12 delicious desserts that would make a great alternative to Thanksgiving pie. Alternatives to Thanksgiving Pie… Read More
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
Well hello there. Happy Wednesday to you! My friends Becky, Jamie and Nikkala, a.k.a. The Crafting Chicks, are hosting a super-fun Deck the Halls holiday series over on their blog right now. Today I am joining them to help host a great giveaway – you can enter to win a Heidi Swapp Minc! The Chicks have some AMAZING Minc projects over on their… Read More
Welcome to another fun week of Show + Tell. It’s time to ooh and awe over amazing creations. Everyone loves a comment or two, so be sure to stop by a few projects and say hello! Show + Tell Highlights Bev’s pick this week is this beautiful Christmas swag. How to Make a Christmas Swag via Fynes Designs This week… Read More
Why Blog for Good? I am crazy loyal to companies who do good. All things being equal I will always do business with a company that stands for something beyond profits. How about you? Recently I learned that Hefty trash bags support Box Tops for Education. Hefty is the only trash bag that supports Box Tops for Education and when… Read More
This post contains affiliate links. Just the other day I was ruminating about blogging’s place in the world and mentioned that a new blog is created every second of every day…The truth of the matter is that some blogs end as quickly as they begin, BUT for those that stay connected? There is influence. Real influence. Every day bloggers are… Read More
Welcome to another fun week of Show + Tell. It’s time to ooh and awe over amazing creations. Everyone loves a comment or two, so be sure to stop by a few projects and say hello! Show + Tell Highlights Bev’s pick this week is this beautiful gather sign. DIY Wood Plank Gather Sign via The Casual Craftlete This week Mandy… Read More
A new blog is created every second of every day. Now I am no mathematician, but even with my rudimentary skills I can tell you that’s a heck of a lot of sites. At the same time, prominent bloggers like Young House Love and mom blog royalty, Dooce, are are leaving the industry. It’s no surprise one of the most common questions… Read More
Welcome to another fun week of Show + Tell. It’s time to ooh and awe over amazing creations. Everyone loves a comment or two, so be sure to stop by a few projects and say hello! Show + Tell Highlights Bev’s pick this week is this oversided wreath. DIY Oversized Wreath via Hawthorne & Main This week Mandy… Read More
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
This post contains affiliate links. The Amazon Associate Program was the very first tool I used to monetize my blog. I am glad I started early. I’ve had years to populate my site with affiliate links. Some of those links didn’t necessarily convert well early on, but as my blog has grown and as older posts have gone viral those… Read More
Being a blogger is hard work…I mean, who else has to face the judgement of neighbors shaking their head over “Funkins” on the porch in August and a Christmas tree deliveries in early October. Seriously. It’s rough. Fortunately a blogging break is right around the corner. Wait. What?! You haven’t scheduled a blog break in December? Well, the good news… Read More
Welcome to another fun week of Show + Tell. It’s time to ooh and awe over amazing creations. Everyone loves a comment or two, so be sure to stop by a few projects and say hello! Show + Tell Highlights Bev’s pick this week is this polka dot Halloween pillow. Halloween Polka Dot Pillow via The Happy Scraps This week… Read More