My Monthly Blogging Goals for May

My Monthly Blogging Goals for May

I’m working on my income report for April so I figured I should get it together and post my goals for May. Not just my blogging goals, of course, but also my personal goals. I haven’t posted these in awhile though I do try to set monthly goals because it helps to keep me on track. And right now, I really need that and some motivation to keep on going. I really do have such love/hate relationship with blogging. Though maybe hate is too strong of a word because I haven’t quite gotten to that point. Blogging, for me, is something beyond just being a hobby- this is the backbone of my business plan. And when it’s not going quite as successfully as I would…

Eye Care Advice and Tips For All Ages

Eye Care Advice and Tips For All Ages

“This post was sponsored by Think About Your Eyes as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received compensation as a thank you for my review.” Eye problems run in my family, on both sides of the family. I got my first pair of eye glasses when I was 14 though I opted for contacts shortly after that. I’m near-sighted and while I should be wearing my glasses more often… I don’t. I need to take better care of my eyes and especially now as I get older. It’s also important because as a blogger, I spend a good chunk of time in front of my computer. The stresses of our jobs and even duties at home can also put a strain on…

How Would You Describe a Migraine Headache?

How Would You Describe a Migraine Headache?

“I created this post as part of a campaign by Teva Pharmaceuticals. I received an American Express gift card for participating.” If you had to describe your migraine headache to someone, what words would you use? Painful Debilitating Unrelenting Ache Would you let them know that a migraine is more than just a headache? If you’re like me, you’re also one of the 36 million Americans who are susceptible to migraine headaches. Migraines can be triggered by any number of things including, but not limited to: changes in weather lack of sleep bright lights Stress leads the list of all psychological triggers for migraine headaches and may be the most common migraine trigger of all. Understanding stress and how it effects your life could help…

Tips and Tricks for Post Pregnancy Weight Loss

Tips and Tricks for Post Pregnancy Weight Loss

Pregnancy was one of my favorite things. Knowing that another human being was growing inside of me was fascinating and terrifying at the same time. But as much as I enjoyed pregnancy, and for the most part I really did, it was the post-pregnancy that I tended to struggle with. This was the case especially with my most recent pregnancy with my youngest. Though I gained roughly the same amount of weight as I had with my previous pregnancy; losing this pregnancy weight was proving to be a challenge. In fact it’s something that I’m struggling with so I wanted to share a few tips and tricks for post pregnancy weight loss. Pregnancy is a magical and mysterious time of life and many women worry…

Budget Friendly Work at Home Ideas for Moms

Budget Friendly Work at Home Ideas for Moms

Working at home is not a new concept though how it’s done has changed over the years. With the increasing number of people on the internet and actively using social media; working at home has evolved. Now it’s possible to do almost any sort of job from home. But what about stay at home moms who want to work from home? True, one of the reasons that moms (or dads) choose to stay at home is to reduce expenses on things like daycare. But who’s to say that they also can’t make extra money from home? Today, I want to start exploring work at home ideas for moms (and dads) that almost anyone can do. Budget Friendly Work at Home Ideas for Moms One of…

Tips and Tricks for Content Creation

Tips and Tricks for Content Creation

As the old saying goes, content is king. And even in the ever changing world of blogging, this couldn’t be more true. Regardless of any changes that Facebook, Pinterest, or Twitter may make; content will still be the one ring to rule them all. Yes, how you promote your content may change or the methods that you use my be different from blogger to blogger. And what works for one blogger may not work for another blogger. But what is consistent and the one common thread that we all have is content. As bloggers we are the primary content creators, and often times we wear many additional hats when it comes to the business of blogging. Content creation is just one of the things that…