How hard is it to be a Wedding Guest? You show up, bring a gift and try not to be too much of a distraction for the happy couple. That's it, right? Sure, if you want to leave it at that. But, IBA Board Member Felicia Zammit-McMann of Wedding Connections of the Hudson Valley shares 5 great tips to being an amazing wedding guest. Being a guest at a wedding is not as easy as you think. Being an awesome wedding guest is even harder. You may … [Read more...]
5 Can’t Miss Exhibits at the Georgia Aquarium
The Georgia Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the world and is a definite must-see while visiting Atlanta or even just enjoying a fun local family day. IBA Board Member Shana from Our Sutton Place gives you all of the inside tips to get the most out of your visit. I’d been wanting to take our girls to the Georgia Aquarium forever…..ever since we started reading about it nightly in our Good Night Atlanta book. Good Night Georgia Aquarium. … [Read more...]
What to Do When Your Run Sucks
Anyone that runs, or exercises in any form, knows that sometimes the workout is so easy, your body feels great everything is almost effortless, etc. And then there are those workouts that are just a struggle. Sherry Fijas from Wrinkled Runner shares how she copes when her run SUCKS! A few weeks ago my husband and I went for an 8 mile run, which was the longest run since the marathon. The whole week before, I went on a few runs and boy … [Read more...]
Declutter Your Schedule, Get More Done In Less Time
Do you struggle to get everything done? Tracy Lynn from Simple Living Country Gal has a simple strategy to help you get control of your to do list and get more done. Isn’t it funny? We all have the same 24 hours, yet there are some people out there that seem to get so much done in a day. Maybe you know someone like this. They always have a neat and tidy home, bills are paid on time, dinner is made every single day (who does that?!), they … [Read more...]
How to Use Affiliate Links on Pinterest
You can use affiliate links on Pinterest again! Learn how it works, how to disclose, and how to get started using your affiliate links on Pinterest to grow a blogging income. Sarah from ND Consulting has all the tips for you here! Learn how to use affiliate links on Pinterest to increase your blog and passive income! Back in February 2015, a collective curse word filtered through Pinterest when power users were told, “You may no longer use … [Read more...]
Hidden Gems at Universal’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Harry Potter fans, rejoice! IBA Member Linda from A Labour of Life shares some hidden gems you don't want to miss when visiting Universal Studios' Wizarding World of Harry Potter Today I am focusing on the Universal Studio side of the park. Let’s explore a few cool sites you don’t want to miss before heading to Diagon Alley and Gringott’s. 1) The Fountain from the Ministry of Magic As you meander past Men in Black and head to the London … [Read more...]
Top Holiday Organization Tips to Reduce Stress and Celebrate More
Does the thought of the holidays stress you out? Are you dreading the food prep and holiday guests? Will the addition of holiday gifts leave your closets, drawers, and toy chests bursting? Do you feel like you need more hands, time, and help to keep your house and life organized? Then you came to the right place. IBA Member Clearissa from Clearissa Coward's Command Center helps you get organized so you are less stressed this season. Take … [Read more...]
Meltdown Classification Scale: a Funny Glimpse at Parenting
In this humorous, yet helpful post, Katie of The Flower Donkey Diaries explains her Meltdown Classification System so you too can forecast when it is appropriate to stay put and ride out the meltdown or when it is time to send the kid packing to his or her room, isolating the storm and minimizing damage. It’s hurricane season here in Florida, the great, humid state in which I live. That means we are constantly on watch for storms brewing … [Read more...]
What is a Favicon and Why Your Blog Needs One
Our International Bloggers' Association graphics expert and IBA Board Member, Orana of Orana Creative, explains what a favicon is, why you need one, and how to set it up. Look up at the tabs on your browser. Yes, do it. Ok. What did you see? Every tab for every site you have open has the Title of the site and….. A little tiny image! That is a favicon. Favicon’s are important, more so than you might … [Read more...]
Save Your Time and Your Hands with these Meal Prep Tips
Meal Prepping can save you time and money, but it can be a bit exhausting. IBA Member Jana Williams, of Degrees of Maternity, has some "handy" tips to make it as painless as possible. Friday is my big cooking day; I’m practically in the kitchen all day long. But, it’s totally worth it, because all the effort I put into the culinary arts on Friday usually pays off for about three days, which equates to a Friday meal and … [Read more...]