Wowza! Six kids and five pets??? I have four kids and one huge dog, and I am pushing my limits ;-) Heidi Smith from We Are Loving This Life may just be our latest superwoman to join the IBA! Honestly, you can have one kid and no pets and still be superwoman... just saying' six kids and five pets is A LOT :-) Heidi blogs about this and more on her lifestyle blog, We Are Loving This Life. She is in the process of changing her blog's direction and … [Read more...]
20 Best Facebook Groups for Bloggers
Anyone who has been blogging for more than a week knows that networking is an IMPORTANT part of blogging. If you have been blogging for more than a week and didn't know this you better step up your game now ;-) Facebook groups can be a blogger's best networking friend, or they can be a huge waste of time. So what are the best Facebook groups for bloggers? Having blogged for a couple of years, I have come across an excellent variety of … [Read more...]
Blog Images – How Important are Photos for Your Blog?
It's past one o'clock in the morning in Southern Mexico. Instead of sleeping I am sitting at my laptop, drinking a glass of wine, writing this post about the importance of blog images. Why so late? Because it publishes tomorrow morning and I forgot all about it till an hour ago. I need my beauty sleep so let's get started ;-) Blog Images Can Promote a Personal Relationship I was a wedding and lifestyle photographer for ten years before … [Read more...]
What Does a Blogger Do When They Become Overwhelmed?
I am an overwhelmed blogger. At this moment I sit at my parent's dining room table in Kentucky. I should be home in Mexico by now, but our transmission on our truck decided this trip was a good time to start slipping gears. The truck is undergoing repairs in a shop and I am at my laptop blogging for the first time in over a month. It feels good. Not the transmission part, but the blogging part. This entire trip has been overwhelming to say the … [Read more...]
Blog Themes: An Important Part of Your Brand
Why are blog themes so important? Because it tells your visitors who you are. Your theme displays your personality, showcases your work, and is part of your brand. Different bloggers pick different themes based on their needs, theirs likes, their wants, and their work or product. The blogging community literally has access to thousands of blog themes. Many are free while others are paid. Paid themes usually have better support and more … [Read more...]
SeAsia Eats – A Guide to The Best Asian Restaurants
Today we are going to interview Lila Asnani from SeAsia Eats. Lila blogs about the best Asian restaurants in Las Vegas and beyond. Lila is from Malaysia but now resides in the US. In addition to being a wife, mother, and food blogger, she is also an extensive traveler. Lila has traveled to 66 countries and lived on three continents! How cool is that? Let's get into our interview with new IBA blogger, Lila Asnani. What do you blog about at … [Read more...]
Visit Downtown Morelia – Crown Jewel of Michoacan, Mexico
Mexico is not often known for architecture, but you will be surprised at the beauty in Downtown Morelia! Grab a cup coffee and enjoy all culture this city has to offer. Downtown Morelia – Beautiful Mexico originally on Los Gringos Locos by Tina Ernspiker. I love downtown Morelia! This city is the capital and the crown jewel of Michoacan, Mexico. It has been our home for the past ten months. Unfortunately it took me that long to get … [Read more...]
What is The International Bloggers’ Association, & Why Does It Matter?
What is the International Bloggers' Association? Why it's only the greatest group of bloggers on the face of the earth, that's all! Okay, maybe we are not the greatest, but we are the most awesome ;-) The IBA was founded in 2014 by blogger, Brittany Bullen. Brittany formed the association for "bloggers who were committed to supporting each other and helping each other grow." Brittany's ideas for the IBA have not changed but we, (the new board … [Read more...]
Daily Momtivity – A Parenting and Lifestyle Blog
Daily Momtivity is a parenting and lifestyle blog created by two friends. I love their tagline, "Created by moms, for moms." Moms know best, right? Some of their popular posts include Making Sick Kids Feel Better, Saving Big With Huggies at The Family Dollar Store, and Toy Organization (Less is Best). Shannon from Daily Momtivity is our member interview for today. Let's see what Shannon has to tell us about her blogging journey thus … [Read more...]
Haley’s Vintage – A Cool and Crafty DIY Blog
I want to introduce you to Haley, the lady behind, Haley's Vintage, a parenting and DIY blog. If you are a parent you will relate to Haley's adventures with her three kiddos, one girl and two boys. If you love DIY and crafts you don't want to miss Haley's weekly DIY projects where she features various kinds of crafts from around the blogosphere. Haley hasn't been blogging for long but she has her game on. That is why she is a senior board … [Read more...]