Posts Tagged ‘guest post’

Bloggers and Businesses: 3 Tips to Get More Product Reviews and Giveaways

posted by Andrea | 10/20/2012 | 3 comments
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I offer at least one Weekend Giveaway every Friday morning… and because of these giveaways, I get quite a few emails from other bloggers asking me how I find my giveaways, who my contact people are, how to contact companies, what to ask for, etc.

Today, I’m sharing a guest post from one of the businesses I’ve partnered with for reviews and giveaways — the post offers lots of helpful tips for any bloggers interested in more product reviews and giveaways.

8 Simple Steps to Start Your Own Blog

posted by Andrea | 09/13/2012 | 10 comments
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Today I’m sharing a fabulous guest post from Amy Lynn Andrews of BloggingWithAmy.com. In 8 SIMPLE steps, she’s going to walk you through how to start up your very own blog!

If you’ve ever thought about starting a blog (or a website), you’ll definitely want to read today’s guest post!

10 Odd Spots to Keep in Mind When House Cleaning

posted by Andrea | 01/24/2012 | 19 comments
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I know it’s still January… but I never like waiting until spring to do ALL my spring cleaning. I think it’s much simpler and less overwhelming to tackle a little bit at a time.

The following guest post from Jakob has a bunch of great tips for cleaning those odd spots around your home that you might not get to during your weekly cleaning.

The Most Important Gift You Can Give Your Kids

posted by Andrea | 12/10/2011 | 3 comments
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Due to the recent birth of our baby girl, I recruited a handful of amazing moms to share their motherly advice with all of us!

Today, Jill from The Diaper Diaries — and mother of 3 adorable munchkins — is sharing her thoughts on the BEST gift you can give your kids… a healthy marriage. Such a great reminder for me and SO many parents out there — especially with Christmas right around the corner!

Organizing a Baby Nursery

posted by Andrea | 12/8/2011 | 2 comments
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Due to the recent birth of our baby girl, I recruited a handful of amazing moms to share their motherly advice with all of us!

Today, Laura from I’m an Organizing Junkie — and mother of 3 — is talking about how to organize a nursery and all those adorable little baby clothes, toys, and accessories.

Simplify Your Evening Routine with a Homework Box

posted by Andrea | 12/7/2011 | 4 comments
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Due to the recent birth of our baby girl, I recruited a handful of amazing moms to share their motherly advice with all of us!

Today, Tara from Deal Seeking Mom — and mother of 5 — is sharing her tips on how to simplify and organize evening routines… specifically the dreaded homework routine. If you have school-age kids, this post is a must-read for sure!

Time Management for Busy Moms

posted by Andrea | 12/7/2011 | comment
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Due to the recent birth of our baby girl, I recruited a handful of amazing moms to share their motherly advice with all of us!

Today, Jennifer from SheBudgets — and mother of 2 — is sharing her scheduling and time management tips for busy moms! Sheis a wealth of knowledge and if you’ve been struggling to “keep it all together”, this post might just be what you need to read.

Ten Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms

posted by Andrea | 12/6/2011 | 3 comments
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Due to the recent birth of our baby girl, I recruited a handful of amazing moms to share their motherly advice with all of us!

Today, Karen From Abundance on a Dime — and mother of 2 — is sharing her ten most-valuable breastfeeding tips. I know that nursing can be a challenge but I also know how good it is for me and my baby… so I’m sure I’ll be referring back to this post a few times!

Five Tips for New Moms

posted by Andrea | 12/5/2011 | 1 comment
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Due to the recent birth of our baby girl, I recruited a handful of amazing moms to share their motherly advice with all of us!

Today, Aby from Simplify 101 — and mother of 3 — is sharing five tips for new moms. Aby is a woman after my own heart and is continually looking for ways to simplify and streamline EVERYTHING… so I know her tips for new moms will be absolutely invaluable for me {and all you other moms out there!}

How To Take Creative Photos of Your Kids

posted by Andrea | 12/3/2011 | 2 comments
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Due to the recent birth of our baby girl, I recruited a handful of amazing moms to share their motherly advice with all of us!

Today, Jodi from JodiMichelle.com — and mother of 2 — is sharing her fabulous tips on “how to take creative photos of your kids” as well as her methods for storing, organizing, and printing those photos. If you’ve ever been stressed out by photos, this post is a MUST read!

Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me…?

posted by Andrea | 12/2/2011 | 3 comments
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Due to the recent birth of our baby girl, I recruited a handful of amazing moms to share their motherly advice with all of us!

Today, Amy from The Finer Things in Life — and mother of 3 — is sharing tips from her series, Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me That. Her series includes so much information… you’ll just have to stick around for a while and keep reading; I know I am!

Training Your Little One to Sleep

posted by Andrea | 12/1/2011 | 14 comments
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Due to the recent birth of our baby girl, I recruited a handful of amazing moms to share their motherly advice with all of us!

Today, Amanda from OhAmanda.com — and mother of 2 — is sharing her thoughts on sleep patterns… which is definitely something I want to learn as much about as I possibly can! As a “jealous-of-her-sleep mama”, Amanda has 4 really great tips that I’m hoping to implement with our new bundle of joy!

Dealing With The Baby Blues

posted by Andrea | 11/30/2011 | 1 comment
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Due to the recent birth of our baby girl, I recruited a handful of amazing moms to share their motherly advice with all of us!

Today, Kim from Art of Domestic Living — and mother to 2 — is sharing her story about battling post partum depression and the “baby blues”. This is a REAL issue for many women, and Kim’s story is very encouraging for anyone who has dealt with this or might currently be dealing with this.

The 3 Most Important Things I Learned About Being A Mom

posted by Andrea | 11/29/2011 | 8 comments
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Due to the recent birth of our baby girl, I recruited a handful of amazing moms to share their motherly advice with all of us!

Today, Sarah from Clover Lane — and mother of 5 — is talking about the three most important concepts she has learned in her 17 years of being a mother. She has tons of wisdom to share… so read up!

Daddy: A Daughter’s First Love

posted by Andrea | 11/28/2011 | 2 comments
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Due to the recent birth of our baby girl, I recruited a handful of amazing moms to share their motherly advice with all of us!

Today, Brenda from A Farmgirl’s Dabbles — and mother of 2 — is sharing her heart-warming story of the relationship between her husband and her 2 adorable daughters.
I personally grew up in a family of ALL girls and I know my dad loved every minute of it. And now Dave will experience a daddy-daughter journey of his own!

How to Save Big on Moving Expenses

posted by Andrea | 08/2/2011 | 9 comments

Last week, I talked about how we sold our house on Criaglist in just 3 days — and I got SO many emails asking more questions about selling a house and moving! Unfortunately, I don’t know a ton about real estate and selling homes, but I DO know a little bit about moving {here are some of the posts from our move this past year}. I know, first hand, that moving can be stressful, so I’m really excited to share [...]

How to Peel Difficult Fruit

posted by Andrea | 03/22/2011 | 5 comments

Have you ever tried peeling an orange but the skin didn’t come off as well as you planned? That’s because cutting fruit is one thing — peeling is another. Sometimes it takes a little extra effort to get to the “meat”, but knowing a few tricks of the trade can make life a lot easier. First, before trying to peel anything it’s a good idea to wash the fruit since small insects, pesticides, dirt, or other residue may be on the [...]

Corn Chowder — A Quick Winter Meal

posted by Andrea | 01/27/2011 | 7 comments

The following is a guest post from Leslie Bilyeu over at One Day Before Yesterday. Life is busy… In my opinion, there’s nothing like a quick hearty dinner after a busy day of hockey, ballet, meetings, work, or whatever!  And it’s even better if that quick hearty dinner can be on the table in 30 minutes or less, right? Well, you’re in luck, because the Corn Chowder recipe I want to share with you today is one of my personal favorites. I’ve made [...]

Keep the Freezer Stocked

posted by Andrea | 01/4/2011 | 13 comments

Today is Day #2 of my 11 in 2011 Challenge — and I’m in the kitchen! A few months ago I mentioned how I save time in the kitchen by making double batches of meals and by using my monthly menu planners…but there are still so many days when I’m scrambling to quickly “throw something together” for dinner. I hate that feeling, don’t you? So, my “goal” for this year is to eat at least one meal a week from the freezer; [...]