A Little Break AND This Week’s Winner
Well, Sunday is here again and it’s time to get started on the weekly hustle and bustle. I’m excited, though because my kids just started piano lessons and they’re really loving it. I’m looking forward to seeing how they progress over the semester and, of course, preparing to shuttle them around to all of the [...]
5 Tips for Energizing Your Blog
Today’s post is going to be a little different. Recently, the good folks at BlogEnergizer.com offered interested bloggers an exclusive interview as part of a contest they’re running. Knowing their reputation for solid, quality, highly usable content, of course, I said yes! Here is the resulting interview with team leader, Lynette Chandler. I hope you find [...]
The Wisdom of the Cricket
I have crickets in my office. They’re not over-running the place and I rarely actually see them, but boy can I hear them – loud and clear. They come out of hiding in my backyard after sundown and party like it’s 1999. But during the day, they’re mostly invisible – except if you’re really still [...]
Tutorial Tuesday: Get a Domain Name…Please!
I have said it before and I’ll say it again – if you’re trying to monetize your blog, get sponsors or attract advertisers in any way – it’s important to begin thinking of your blog as a business as well as presenting yourself as one. You may get a bite here and there if you’re [...]
Biz Mommy of the Week: Annette Yen
Many women find that juggling a family, homeschooling and trying to earn extra income from home is quite a challenge. Annette Yen of KidsPartyBusiness and BeadPartyBusiness, took that challenge and created an environment where all the facets of her very busy life were woven together to benefit the family as a whole. She more than [...]
Weekly Giveaway: Yoplait Prize Pack – With Activo Picnic Time Insulated Tote
Ahhh, Yoplait. I am so thankful that they were kind enough to sponsor this week’s giveaway – not just because they’re offering such a cool prize – but especially because their sample (that came along with the gift-pack) was a delicious 4-pack of their new yogurt “Yoplait Splitz”. Now, I’m not usually that big on [...]
Weekly Giveaway: Desperate Housewives DVD Box Set
Okay, to get straight to the point (it is the first week of school and I’m starting a new exercise program too, so ‘gotta stay on schedule!), congratulations to Jessie C. (tcarolinep@gmail.com)! Be sure to send me your mailing address Jessie so I can send your $25 Safeway Giftcard! Giveaway for the Week of August 15th [...]
Biz Mommy of the Week: Nicola Baartse
Nicola Baartse really gives meaning to the words “living authentically”. Some people pick a path and stay on that one path without exploring other facets of themselves. Not only is Nicola an accomplished dancer and choreographer but her creative energy also lends itself to photography, paint and as Nicola herself puts it I am always on the [...]
Weekly Giveaway
It’s giveaway time! But first things first. The winner of last week’s Tommee Tippee Giveaway was: Margie Blake (sunf1wer@yahoo.com). Congrats Margie! Be sure to send me a mailing address so I can send out your sippy cups! Now, on to the week at hand. I know many of you may be familiar with the Box Tops for [...]
Biz Mommy of the Week: Karin Magar
This week’s featured Biz Mommy, Karin Magar, sells a very practical and useful product that all of us moms can relate to having a need for when our kids are in daycare or school. I love how Karin just ran with her enthusiasm for a product that she regularly used and created a successful home-based [...]




















