Introducing the Noise Girls & a chance to win a $25 Amazon GC! {WW}

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You know me, I like to stay busy. Which is why I teamed up with 12 other amazing bloggers (Lucky 13 baby) to create the Noise Girls!  You may have noticed a few posts and event buttons in the past few days on my Facebook page. Together we are working on building brand awareness and making some noise about our favorite products! On June 25th, the Noise Girls will be bringing you their very … [Read more...]

I met THE Toy Guy…

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In addition to eating at my very favorite restaurant, Taste of India, I had the pleasure of meeting Chris Byrne, aka The Toy Guy and Gail DiRe of Book it Northwest. Oh, and did I mention I had the ever charming Quincy in tow? If you're wondering WHO Chris is, he happens to be the director of content at Time to Play, this fabulous website that is ALL THINGS TOYS. Chris KNOWS his stuff, after … [Read more...]

Got blog? Earn money doing sponsored posts with Social Spark.

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Social Spark is probably one of the easiest ways I earn income as a blogger. Whether it's their ad network or sponsored posts, I maintain a small steady income. It's unbelievably easy. Social Spark provides you with images, links and basic information. All you do is write an original post from it. Payment is done via PayPal and you can cash out at about 30 days after your post is published. … [Read more...]

Make a difference, $1 at a time for Bright Futures International

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I recently learned about a new charity for children called Bright Futures International. A new program was just launched this month called Bright Future for Children. It's a worldwide initiative to raise money and awareness for less fortunate children across the globe. With the simple act of "liking" their Facebook page, $1 will be donated to helping children in Kenya, Burundi and Russia. Seems … [Read more...]

Are you a blogger? Spring Buzz Sign Ups Open

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The Spring Buzz Giveaway Hop is coordinated by Just Married with Coupons & Sweep Tight! I love participating in their events!  It’s being sponsored by BeeSavy for the grand prize and blogger referral prizes. Spring Buzz Giveaway Hop will begin at 12:01 AM EST on March 21 and end at 11:59 PM on March 27th. You’ll need to be signed up for BeeSavy to be eligible for the … [Read more...]

Why I chose to go dark for SOPA…

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I guess because I am writing this I actually went dim for SOPA. I need to write this because it's important for me to let you all know where I really stand. Especially because some of the brands I work with are SOPA supporters. Fair enough. I get why they are protective, they have big things to protect. The thing is, I'm not against Stopping Online Piracy. I'm a actually a huge advocate for … [Read more...]

Goodbye Google Friend Connect

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Not so long ago (sometime in November I think) Google announced they were discontinuing Google Friend Connect for non-Blogspot blogs. The idea is they want to encourage people to utilize Google Plus. Fair enough. However... There was an outcry among the blogging forums I belong to. How could they! What would this mean for our followers? What will happen when PR reps ask non Blogspot … [Read more...]

My respect for the brands I work with…

I'm pretty lucky to have great relationships with lots of brands. Most of these have been nurtured and grown since I started blogging in 2009. I've met clients in person, shared baby photos and exchanged Christmas cards. The relationships have grown outside of just a simple one off review and giveaway into something more. Because of that, I've been involved in some amazing opportunities. I work … [Read more...]