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How to SEO a Blog

August 11, 2019 / No Comments
Bloggin’ + Mommin’ ain’t easy. Every Mama knows that search engine optimization (affectionately known as SEO) is the key to getting blog posts to rank in search engines like Google.

The challenge is how to SEO a blog without hiring an expert that costs the big bucks or that you find the process of optimizing a blog post so complex that you give up before you even start.

I’ve been blogging full-time since 2008 + I have searched for an SEO expert for almost as long. I knew all that time how important SEO is to a blog + I taught myself some things here + there.

Just this year, I FINALLY found an SEO expert that is an SEO GENIUS, Mike Pearson of Stupid Simple SEO.

I took his free course + loved it so much that I immediately enrolled in his paid course. I lucked out that it was open for enrollment because it’s only open a few times per year. Enrollment is opening again August 12-16. If you miss it or just want to test Mike out first, you can also register for his free SEO course.

I am not going to go over all of the steps Mike covers on how to SEO a blog but I am going to share how to SEO a blog so you can rank your blog posts the easiest way possible.

How to Learn SEO for Bloggers

The first step in how to SEO a blog is to figure out the keyword (or at least the blog idea you’re going to write about). This post focuses on the SEO part of writing a blog post. If you are looking for a course on SEO to do keyword research, check out Stupid Simple SEO. His approach to finding keywords is so simple + it is far less complex than any other “expert” I have turned to in the past to learn SEO.

Once you have the keyword you want to target, here’s how you set up the post SEO on WordPress.

First, install the WordPress plugin WordPress SEO by Team Yoast.

Once you have the plugin installed, the SEO information you need to fill in each time automatically shows on each page + post of your blog.

You’re going to want to complete these steps for each page or post on your blog. When you’re on the post or page you’re SEOing, scroll down to the bottom to the section that says Yoast SEO.

Start by filling in the keyword in the Focus Keyword box. You can edit the title of the post + the meta description by clicking on the Edit Snippet button. The title + meta description should include the keyword.

In reality, the meta description doesn’t really have anything to do with SEO for search engines but it is the description that people searching for the keyword see (+ presumably read) in the search engine rankings. It is more likely these searches are going to click on your link if the meta description contains the keyword they were using to search.

You also want to include the keyword in the main body copy of the post a few times, in the permalink of the post (this is the URL of the post) + at least one sub-header (h2) in the post.

You can give your EO a boost by using the keyword in the graphics or pictures you include in the post.

Check SEO for a Blog

Once you save the draft of the post or update it, check on the analysis section. You do not need a green light for all of the lines + you do not need the SEO check to be green in order for you to be good to go.

Your goal is to have a green light for:

Not previously using this keyword (You don’t want to compete with yourself for Google ranking)

That the keyphrase is in the meta description

Text length (how many words is in the post)

Keyphrase is in the slug (URL)

The post includes outbound + inbound links

All of these are important for SEO. Check each of these lines to see what color light you have. If it is anything but green, make changes one thing at a time until you get a green dot. Then, move on to the next line. You do not need a green light for every single item in Yoast for your SEO to be good.

Do Your Homework on How to SEO a Blog

Before you start batch writing blog posts + before you start updating old posts to SEO them, make sure you fully understand the types of readers you’re trying to attract to your blog. Think about it. How can you write blog posts they are searching for if you don’t know who you’re writing for in the first place.

SEO Tools for Bloggers

You can use free tools like Keyword Planner from Google (you have to have a Google account to use this free tool) or paid options like SEMRush or Ahrefs to help you find the keywords people are using to search for the information you’re providing. This is the foundation for creating content your visitors want to read + that they can find because you’re using keywords that helps it rank higher in the search engines. It’s a win-win.

How to SEO a Blog Using Long Tail Keywords

Simply put, a long tail keyword is a more specific keyword. For example, the term “mom blogger” is a highly competitive keyword. In the Google search below, you can see that 14,800 searches a month are for mom blogs. A longtail keyword that is less competitive, but still competitive is “working mom blogs” or “mom lifestyle blogs.” You can see that 880 searches a month are for “working mom blogs” + 320 searches a month are for “mom lifestyle blogs.”

Place Keywords Carefully

Formatting + SEO go hand in hand. When you’re formatting website copy or a blog post, make sure you use your keyword in the headline (H1) + in a sub-headline (H2).

For example if you’re trying to rank for “best wedding planner in New York City,” then include this keyword phrase in your h1 (Headline) + at least one h2 (sub-headline). This way, you spread out the SEO juice across the page in all the right places.

Include it at least 3 times in the body copy of the post. You can include it more times in longer posts but there is no need to go overboard. You can leverage SEO to make it easier to rank a blog in the search engines. If you want all of the details laid out as simple as possible, check out Stupid Simple SEO. Remember, it is open for enrollment August 12-16.

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Resources + Recommendations for Mommin’ + Bloggin’
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How to Start a Lifestyle Blog
How to Use Content Marketing as a Mom Blogger
How to Increase Blog Traffic Fast
How to Increase Blog Traffic for Free
How to Find Blog Ideas
5 Ways to Balance Life as a Work-From-Home Mom
7 Ways to Grow a Mom Blog in 2019
How to Build an Amazing Mom Blog
The Rise of the Work-at-Home Mom + How To Do It
How I Grew My Facebook Group to Over 4k Members in 2 Years
How to Start a Mom Blog
Some of My Fave Marketing Blogs
How You Can Boost Traffic To Your Mom Blog Today
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4 Ways to Prevent Your Teen from Texting + Driving

August 9, 2019 / No Comments
If you spend any significant amount of time around a teenager, you know how important their phones are to them. You might even be able to count on one of your hands the number of hours your teen doesn’t have a phone in her hand. However, this preoccupation with a cell phone can be dangerous when your teen begins to drive.

Use these 3 ways to prevent your teen from texting + driving.

1. Read Them the Stats

Do not assume your teenager already understands that they should not text friends while driving a car. A good way to drive home the point is to familiarize them with the statistics regarding texting while driving.

One sobering stat to explain to your teen is that texting drivers are six times more likely to become involved in an accident than people who drink + drive. In fact, 1 in 4 automobile accidents is the result of driving while texting + 9 people a day are killed because of texting while driving.

2. Establish Rules + Consequences

It is important that your teen understands driving is a privilege + not his or her right. Your teen should also know you will rescind this privilege if the rules you set are not followed. Talk to your child about the punishment you will assess if you catch them texting while driving.

This could be a suspension of driving privileges or something else. But whatever the punishment is, it should be clearly defined + strictly enforced.

3. Lead by Example

No matter how much teens pretend to not listen to their parents, they are greatly influenced by whatever they see or hear their parents do. Because of this, it is important that you demonstrate the behavior you want to see from your teen.

One study conducted by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company + Students Against Drunk Driving found that 78% of teens polled admitted to texting while driving. Many of the respondents also reported watching their parents do the same.

4. Use an App

There are apps that disable texting features on your teen’s phone once the car in which she is driving reaches a designated speed. The app determines the speed of the car by working with the car’s GPS system. You can program the app to respond to anyone who texts your teen after the designated speed is reached.

The love affair teenagers have with their cell phones is stronger than most attachments. The dangers of using a cell phone to text while driving are not up for debate. Use these strategies to help discourage your teenager from texting while driving.
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White Bean Dip Recipe

August 5, 2019 / No Comments
White Bean Dip with Seasoned Pita Chips

This delicious white bean dip is a great addition to any party menu. It is quick + easy to make + your guests are sure to love the subtle balance of flavors packed into each bite. It is perfect with mildly seasoned pita chips or vegetable crudités.

Tip: A little bit of fresh sage goes a long way. If you aren’t sure how much to use, start with a small amount. Then taste + add more, if desired.

Although you can use the same extra virgin olive oil for the entire recipe, adding a drizzle of a higher quality variety right before serving adds an extra “pop” of flavor.

Yield: 6 servings
Total Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

Seasoned Pita Chips:

6 pitas
3 T. extra virgin olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste

White Bean Dip:

1 15-oz. can cannellini beans, drained + rinsed

3 cloves fresh garlic, peeled
2 T. fresh lemon juice
2 – 3 large fresh sage leaves
1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil

Salt + black pepper, to taste
1 T. high-quality extra virgin olive oil

Dash cayenne pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut each pita into 8 equal-sized wedges. Lightly brush pita wedges with olive oil on both sides + place on lined baking sheet.

Season pita with salt + pepper before placing in oven. Bake for 5-6 minutes before turning each wedge. Return to oven + continue baking for another 5 or 6 minutes, or until pita wedges are golden brown. Remove from oven + set aside.

Add cannellini beans, fresh garlic, lemon juice, sage leaves, and olive oil to the bowl of a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.

Pour bean mixture into a serving bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Right before serving, add a dash of cayenne pepper + a drizzle of some high-quality extra virgin olive oil. Serve with seasoned pita chips or vegetable crudités.
Raising Girls

3 Tips to Help You Prepare for Labor + Delivery

August 2, 2019 / No Comments

Many first-time moms (and even moms who’ve been through it before) get nervous at the idea of childbirth + it’s perfectly normal. Here are some steps you can take while pregnant to help you prepare for labor + delivery + make it easier when the moment finally arrives.

Tip #1 Eat Good Food

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to eat for two while pregnant. Every woman is different, but most only need to add about 300 calories a day to their diets.

These extra calories need to come from healthy foods that offer the body more than just empty calories. Eating anything + everything while pregnant can lead to excessive weight gain that can make pregnancy, labor + delivery more difficult.

A woman who develops gestational diabetes is more likely to have a large baby + can make it hard to have a vaginal birth. Mom’s body may also not be ready for the work of labor if she is carrying excessive pounds gained from eating too much unhealthy food.

Tip #2 Improve Cardiovascular Fitness

Being pregnant does not mean being inactive. Unless your doctor specifically forbids physical activity, improving your cardiovascular health is important during pregnancy.

Walking, fitness classes + swimming are great ways to help your heart + your baby’s while pregnant. Research has recently found that women who exercise while pregnant have babies with lower, healthier heart rates.

Plus, staying active can help prepare your body for childbirth + labor. It can prevent you from wearing out as easily, which can help avoid issues with oxygen for you + the baby. Not only do you need all the oxygen you can get during childbirth, but inadequately oxygenated blood can even injure the baby.

Staying physically active while pregnant can help your body prepare for labor + delivery + make childbirth safer for you + your baby.

Tip #3 Take a Class to Prepare for Labor + Delivery

Not every woman approaches labor + childbirth the same way, but everyone can benefit from taking a birthing class. Knowing what to expect + how to help yourself is important because it can reduce panic give you practical ways to cope with fear + pain.

Birthing classes can also help partners learn more about each other, which can be beneficial when your partner is also your birthing coach. Your partner can learn what helps you when you are in pain + what you absolutely cannot tolerate while already overwhelmed.

This eliminates confusion during birth. You can take a birthing class at your hospital or birthing center, or you can find someone who offers classes in another setting. Ask questions, practice recommended approaches + go into childbirth knowing as much as you can about what to expect.

Childbirth + labor are some of the most difficult parts of a mother’s life, but with adequate preparation, it can become much easier. While pregnant, focus on staying in good health + being informed. The benefits of making good decisions while pregnant are worth the self-control + work that it takes.

Are you due after Halloween? Check out these great Halloween costumes that are perfect for pregnant women.
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Writing Copy Stinks

August 1, 2019 / No Comments
Writing copy + content is the most time-consuming part of marketing a blog or online business.

It’s also one of the most important pieces.

So when it comes to writing website copy or content, you have to work at it. You have to practice it.

I was offering website copy reviews for a long time but I took a break. I did one again recently for a loyal subscriber, Nancy.

After reviewing her copy + content + providing feedback to her, I realized that bloggers like Nancy don’t necessarily need a copywriter like me to write their website copy or blog posts from scratch but they do need more than just feedback on how to write it.

Bloggers like you + like Nancy need a copy or content re-write.

So here I am offering copy + content re-writes.

Copy or Content Re-Write

You already have website copy or a blog post. You don’t need a copywriter like me to write it from scratch but you do need a re-write. I edit, re-write + revise one page of your website copy or one blog post (up to 1,000 words).

If you have more than one page or more than one blog post you want a re-write for you can change the quantity during checkout.

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I can help your website copy or blog post stand out + make it really compelling.

Sign up for a copy or content re-write with me. It’s only $75.

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Creative Lunch Ideas for School

July 29, 2019 / 10 Comments
Part of the school routine is packing school lunches. Packed lunches are a great option when your child isn’t too fond of what the school serves up for lunch, you want a little more control over what your child is eating or you want some creative lunch ideas for school that your kiddo is actually going to eat.

Of course if your child has dietary restrictions or food allergies, packing lunches is a must. Frankly, packing a lunch allows you to include healthy foods your child will actually eat and it doesn’t have to cost any more than what you would be paying for lunch at school.

Of course packing a lunch every day doesn’t do any good if your child doesn’t eat it or ends up trading most of it away for junk food. The key then is to find creative lunch ideas for school that your child loves + enjoys eating.

How To Pack Creative Lunch Ideas for School Your Kids Will Eat

The best place to start is to get your child involved. Depending on the age of your kids, you can even put them in charge of making their own lunches. Not only do you know that they’re likely to pack something they are going to eat but being in charge of packing their own lunch teaches them responsibility.

Start by talking to your kids about what they want in their lunch box. Make a list of options + then head to the store so you have everything you need for each week of school. Getting the kids as involved as possible ensures they end up with creative lunch ideas for school that they end up eating.

While older kids can pack their own lunch, you can get younger children to help. Even a Kindergartner can wash grapes + put them into a container, or pick a snack for her lunch box.

Get in the habit of making lunches together the night before. Over time you can give the kids more + more responsibility for their lunches. This alone can help ensure they eat what they pack.

After all, it’s the lunch they made. Along the way you’re teaching them independence + important life skills.

Of course you want to encourage your kids to pack + eat healthy foods. Insisting on all healthy, organic food options all the time may not be your best strategy though. Strike a balance + make compromises.

If your kids pack + eat a healthy wrap or salad for example, let them have some cookies for dessert. Teach them to make good choices, but don’t freak out if they decide to pack some Cheetos or a pack of Oreo cookies.

Your goal is to get them to eat fairly healthy + make smart food choices, not restrict all access to junk food, causing them to trade with friends for forbidden Twinkies.

Simple Tips To Get Organized + Making Lunch Prep Easier

There is nothing worse than running late in the morning + then desperately trying to figure out something you can put in your children’s lunch boxes. If you find yourself flustered, or end up buying school lunch because packing it seems like too much of a hassle, use these tips to make lunch prep easier.

1. Make a Plan

I jot this info on my paper calendar for each day of the week but find a way that works for you + your kiddos. Plan what you are going to pack for lunch each day.

This way, you don’t have to guess what you or your kiddos are going to pack each day. It also helps you to make sure that you have all of the ingredients you need before you head out to do the weekly shopping or order your groceries for delivery.

Start by sitting down with your kids to come up with a list of lunches they like. This could include sandwiches + wraps, or even homemade lunch-ables, but it doesn’t have to stop there.

If you add a thermos to the mix, you can suddenly pack reheated leftovers, homemade soup + more. The key is to find lunch foods + snacks that your kids are going to eat that are also easy to pack.

Make sure you have appropriate containers for your creative ideas for school lunch.

We use a Bentgo Box for Kids for each of our girls. We found that even if the food itself is not all that creative they get a kick out of eating it out of the bento-style box.

2. Prep What You Can Ahead

When you get home from the store or when your grocery delivery arrives keep lunch foods out to see what you can do to prep things ahead of time.

For example, instead of putting away the bag of grapes away, wash them + separate them into baggies, containers or reusable snack bags that you can store in the fridge now + toss in lunch boxes throughout the week.

The same goes for things like carrots, salads + cheese.

3. Pack Lunches the Night Before

Mornings are busy + not the perfect time to pack lunches. Try making them the night before instead.

Make it an after dinner routine to pack school lunches for the next day. Get the kids involved. Have them help with lunch prep + clean-up after.

You can store cold items in the fridge + put everything else in the lunch box so it is ready to go. It won’t take you long to get into a rhythm of preparing lunches while you’re cleaning up after dinner.

You’ll appreciate this new habit in the mornings when all you need to do is grab a couple of things from the fridge + toss them in the lunch boxes. Plus, you have more time to be come up with creative lunch ideas for school when you are not ding it by the seat of your pants.

4. Clean Out Lunch Boxes When Kids Get Home

To make lunch prep even easier, get the kids into the habit of cleaning out their lunch box as soon as they get back from school. Even the youngest can help with this.

Have them toss any uneaten food + bring the containers to the sink to be washed. Older children can easily clean their own containers, while you can clean for your younger kiddos.

Having everything clean + ready to go makes it easier to pack the new lunches after dinner.

Packing Hot Lunches

After a long, hot summer, we all look forward to those first crisp fall days. OK, maybe not all of us.)

With season changes comes menu changes — especially if you are trying to come up with creative lunch ideas for school. Salads, wraps + cold sandwiches are great late summer options, but when the temperatures start to drop, your little ones appreciate a hot dish in their lunch box.

Soup + a Hot Sandwich

A creative lunch idea for school + a crowd favorite is tomato soup + a grilled cheese sandwich. If you thought those were outside your packed lunch capabilities, think again. All it takes is a small thermos, some aluminium foil + an insulated lunch box.

Make the soup the day before from scratch, or heat up some canned soup in the morning, right before school. Get it piping hot + if possible, run some hot or even boiling water in the thermos first to get everything as warm as possible.

Pour the soup in the thermos + place it in the insulated lunch box. Don’t forget to pack a spoon. Last, make the hot sandwich.

Grilled cheese, or grilled ham + cheese or any type of Panini are some options. Fix the sandwich as usual + then wrap it in several layers of aluminium foil. If you’re worried about the bread getting soggy, wrap it in a paper towel first, then the foil.

Keep the sandwich in the insulated lunch box + everything should be staying toasty warm for hours. Mix + match the soup + sandwich combos for endless portable lunch possibilities.

Chili + Stew

Of course you’re not limited to just soup. A nice hardy stew or a bowl of chili with some corn chips or a side of fresh cornbread make a nice addition to any lunch box.

Make a batch of your favorite chili or stew for dinner + put the leftovers in your kids’ lunch boxes for the following days. You can also make a big enough batch for lunches to last to the entire week.

Another great option is to freeze it in smaller portions + take them out as needed to add to lunch boxes. This is also a great time for you to take lunch to work or keep a bowl at home to reheat at lunch time.

As with soup, you can use a small thermos, run hot water in it + then fill it with the piping hot chili or stew. It keeps the lunch warm until well past lunch time.

Leftovers Galore

Last but not least, don’t forget about leftovers. They are great creative lunch ideas for school. There are wide mouthed thermos out there that can hold a variety of leftover food from pasta dishes, to things like fried rice, or anything you can think of that would work well put in a bowl.

If your child has access to a microwave, you can pack just about any leftover that can then be heated at school. Find a few microwave-safe containers that work well + that fit into your child’s lunch box.

Get Creative Lunch Ideas for School With Bento Boxes

Have you heard of bento boxes? If you have eaten at a Japanese restaurant, you might be familiar with the term + concept of a bento box. The container, or bento box, is usually rectangular with compartments for each dish to keep foods seperate.

Bento boxes are traditionally made of stainless steel, but you can also find plastic versions for kids — such as the name brand Bentgo Boxes for kids. A bento box is a great canvas to get creative lunch ideas for school.

Yes, with Bento boxes you can play around with food ideas to come up with some fun + creative lunches for the kids. Cut the sandwiches in cute little shapes, make some fun roll-ups + get creative with fresh fruit, raw veggies, cheese as sides.

If you are ready to get even more creative, do a quick search online for bento lunch ideas. You’ll find ideas from gourmet food to fun + quirky kid-friendly lunch ideas. You can find entire Pinterest boards + Instagram accounts dedicated to creative bento box lunches.

What I like best about bento lunches is that it gives you the opportunity to pack several small, snack like items into one lunch. You may even convince your picky eaters to try new fruits, veggies + cheeses if you cut them into cute little shapes.

My picky-eater, my 4-year-old, started eating more food when we packed it in a Bentgo Box for Kids. Not only did we serve her hummus, Naan bread + olives in for lunch but we also arranged her dinner in it at night. It is was convinced her to eat her food!

The possibilities are almost endless with bento box lunches.

Go Beyond the Sandwich for Creative Lunch Ideas for School

When you think about packed school lunches, PB&J or ham + cheese sandwiches come to mind. While sandwiches certainly make for a nice school lunch, they are not your only option. Mix it up by fixing something different for your kids this school year.

Make It A Wrap

A quick + easy alternative to a sandwich is a wrap. Grab some tortillas + fix your child’s favorite sandwich as a wrap.

Wraps are also great for adding lots of lettuce and extra veggies. Hummus + cucumbers make a delicious vegetarian lunch option.

When you’re done adding your toppings, roll it up like a burrito + if desired, cut it in half. The wrap is good as is, or you can pack a small serving of salad dressing to dip.

Be sure you pack it in a small, airtight container so your child doesn’t end up with dipping sauce all over her lunch box.

You can also skip the tortilla. My oldest daughter loves when we roll cheese inside of turkey slices to create a wrap.

Snack Food + Homemade Lunchables

I have yet to meet a child that doesn’t love lunchables. You can make your own lunchables version with fresh ingredients + food you know your child will eat.

Start with some sandwich meat + cheese cut into bite-sized pieces. Add some fresh raw veggies like sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes + baby carrots. Throw in some fresh or dried fruit + you have a delicious, healthy, homemade version.

Of course you can turn any of your child’s favorite snack foods including popcorn, trail mix, crackers, cheese, fruits + veggies into lunch. Grab a container with lots of little dividers (bento boxes are perfect) and fill them up with kid-friendly favorites.

Healthy Salads

Salads are another great lunch option, particularly for older children. Get a container with a tight fitting lid + add all your child’s favorite salad ingredients minus the dressing in there.

Start with a bed of lettuce greens, add raw veggies, croutons, bacon bits, nuts + seeds. Top it with a source of protein like cheese, hard-boiled egg, ham or turkey, or even some grilled chicken.

Pack dressing in a separate container along with a fork + napkin + lunch is done. You can assemble the salad the night before + store it in the fridge.

The key is to make sure all your ingredients are very dry. If you’re washing your lettuce, use a salad spinner, or dry it on some paper towels before starting to pack it.

Cutting everything into small bite-sized pieces ensures that the lunch time salad is easy to eat.

Fun + Creative Lunch Ideas for School

Banana Burrito Ideas

PB & J
- Whole-Wheat Tortilla
- 2 Tbsps. Peanut Butter
- Banana
- 1 Tbsp. Jelly
Nutella and PB
- Tortilla
- 2 tbsp. Peanut Butter
- Banana
- 1 tbsp. Nutella
Fluffer Nutter Roll-Up
- Tortilla
- 2 tbsp. Peanut Butter
- Banana
- 1 tbsp. Marshmallow Fluff
Directions:
1. Spread peanut butter over the tortilla.
2. Peel banana + put it at the edge of the tortilla.
3. Spread the banana with your optional topping (jelly, Nutella, marshmallow fluff).
4. Roll up the tortilla.
5. Fold the ends to hold all the ingredients inside.
6. For a yummy alternative warm up the tortilla in the microwave for 10-15 seconds for an ooey-gooey treat.
Pair with these items to make a delicious lunch your child is sure to love:
- Fruit cup
- Yogurt
- Non-sugary drink like Water, Bai, or Crystal Light
Italian Sausage + Broccoli Egg Muffins

Ingredients:
- 1 lb. Italian Sausage
- 8 Large Eggs
- 1 Cup Broccoli Florets
- 1/2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil
- 1/4 Cup Milk
- 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
- Salt + Pepper to Taste
- Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
Directions:
1. In a large pan, fry up the sausage until it’s no longer pink.
2. Remove from heat + add broccoli florets.
3. In a medium bowl whisk together eggs, milk, oil, baking powder, salt + pepper.
4. Lightly spray a 12 cup muffin pan with oil.
5. Spoon the sausage mixture evenly into each tin.
6. Pour the egg mixture over the top + sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes at 375 F.
8. Refrigerate lunch portions overnight + add to lunch box in the morning. It’s portable + yummy!
Sides:
- Jello with fruit at the bottom
- Apple slices
- Milk
Ham & Mozzarella Sticks

Ingredients:
- 4 Ham Slices
- 2 String Cheese Sticks
- 2 Green Olives
- 2 Toothpicks
Directions:
1. Take two ham slices + wrap around one cheese stick.
2. Add the olive to the seam + secure with the toothpick.
Serves: 1

Sides:
- Red Seedless Grapes
- Mini Pretzels
- 100% Real Juice Box
Mini Calzones

Ingredients:
- 1 Can of Biscuits
- 1/2 Ricotta Cheese
- 2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella
- 2 tsps. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Dash Salt
- Dash Garlic Powder
Directions:
1. Open the can + roll each one out flat with a rolling pin. If the dough sticks to the rolling pin take a little bit of flour + sprinkle over the rolling pin.
2. For each biscuit add a 1/4 tsp. of Parmesan cheese onto one half of the flattened biscuit.
3. Then add 3 Tbsps. of mozzarella + a tsp. of ricotta.
4. Sprinkle with a little salt + garlic powder.
5. Fold the biscuit over on itself.
6. Crimp shut with a fork.
7. Cook at 350 F for 14-17 minutes or until the biscuit is golden brown.
Sides:
- Spaghetti sauce for dipping
- Green salad with dressing
- Iced tea
Pizza Muffins

Ingredients:
- 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Tbsp. Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
- 1/4 Cup Sugar
- 1 tsp. Each Salt + Dried Basil
- 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese, cubed
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Cup Yogurt
- 1/4 Cup Butter, melted
- 1/4 Cup Pizza Sauce
- 1/2 Cup Mozzarella, shredded
Directions:
1. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt + basil.
3. Stir in cheddar cubes.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, yogurt + butter until smooth.
5. Stir into flour mixture until well combined + no dry spots remain.
6. Add batter into muffin cups, dividing evenly.
7. Spoon 1 tsp. pizza sauce on top of each muffin; sprinkle each with shredded mozzarella.
8. Bake at 400 F for 20 minutes or until golden + a toothpick inserted in center of one of middle muffins comes out clean.
9. Let muffins cool in the pan for at least 5 minutes before removing, then let cool completely on a wire rack.
10. Freeze muffins in an airtight container for up to 1 month; defrost at room temperature.
Sides:
- Spinach salad with dressing
- Fruit punch
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How to Write an eBook to Make Money

July 27, 2019 / No Comments
If you’re like most moms + bloggers, you’re probably on the hunt for other sources of income, beyond 1:1 client work or ad income.

Writing + selling an eBook can be that additional stream of income (+ a lucrative one at that).

My friend Ana over at The She Approach is opening her eBook Bestseller Bootcamp. She starts by answering the question:

Is there any real money to be made by creating + selling eBooks?

If you sell a $200 online course, you only need 3 sales to make $600. But you need to sell 20 eBooks at $30 apiece to make the same amount of money.

So wouldn’t it be more profitable to just create courses instead of eBooks?

The math makes sense. But what people fail to consider is how much harder it is to make a $200 sale than it is to make a $30 sale. (Not to mention the cost of creating/hosting a course vs. creating an eBook. Spoiler alert: it’s nearly triple! Take it from someone who’s done both.)

But enough with the hypothetical. Ana shares with you exactly how much money she makes with her eBooks, to show you what’s possible if you enroll in her Ebook Bestseller Bootcamp.

How much money Ana made selling eBooks:
- In May of 2017, she launched her first eBook. By the end of the year, she earned $3,504.05 with her digital products.
- In 2018, she made $11,512.79 out of which $8,099.72 were eBook sales alone.
What changed? She got better at launching a digital product, at selling it throughout the year (+ not just during the launch), at marketing it + at working with affiliates. Ana also launched a new eBook.

Her audience grew as well + people began to trust her expertise more, but Ana believes that her sales skyrocketed because she improved her skills + process.

She’s including everything she learned in her signature course, Ebook Bestseller Bootcamp. Because when you know what you’re doing + you have a plan, your earnings show it!

It’s not too late! If you enroll before Monday, July 29th, you also receive Ana’s best selling eBook ever – her Pinterest eBook – for free!
- In the first 6 months of 2019 alone, Ana has already reached $15,000 in sales. ($14,964.16 to be exact)
That’s an estimated revenue of $30k this year. All she did was launch 2 more digital products (including a $3.99 Amazon eBook) + used the same exact launch + marketing strategy that she teaches step by step in EBB.

Ana’s email list is under 10,000 people so you DON’T need a huge audience to make real money with eBooks.

Don’t forget that if you enroll before Monday, July 29th, you also get a free copy of Ana’s Pinterest eBook, that’s going to help you send more traffic to your sales page + blog.

Here are a few of the lessons Ana covers in EBB:
- How to come up with an eBook idea that sells
- Choosing the best platform to publish your eBook
- Formatting + designing your eBook to meet the Amazon KDP requirements
- Creating an eBook cover that stands out
- Self-publishing your eBook – a step-by-step guide
- How to create a launch calendar + strategy
- How to work with collaborators to increase your eBook sales
- Email Marketing 101 for eBook authors – growing + using your email list to make sales, without coming across as salesy
>> YES, I WANT TO LEARN ALL OF THAT <<

Use the secret code “EBB20OFF” to get $20 off when you pay in full.

Skipped to the end?
- Doors for Ana at The She Approach’s signature course Ebook Bestseller Bootcamp are officially open!
- And if you enroll before Monday, you get a free copy of her Pinterest eBook on top of the 30 lessons + $500 worth of bonuses included in EBB.
- On August 8th the price goes up to $197, so you save an additional $50 if you enroll before then!
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Resources + Recommendations for Mommin’ + Bloggin’

July 26, 2019 / No Comments
I started bloggin’ waaaaaayyyyy back in 2001 (not full-time until 2008). I started mommin’ in 2013 when my first daughter was born.

Over the years, some things have stayed the same + other things have completely changed.

I’ve tried a lot of resources, courses + apps for bloggin’ + mommin’. I’ve compiled a pretty comprehensive list of these resources that I recommend for bloggers + moms to use.

Check ’em out. You can find everything you need from things to pamper yourself as a mom to Pinterest courses to take you blog to the next level.

Mommy Swag

Mommy Mailbox: I might have a small obsession with subscription boxes. I think it has something to do with the fact that this box shows up at my door full of surprises. I have them for my kids + I found one just for me! Mommy Mailbox is a subscription box just for moms. It comes with 5-6 surprise products each month that retail for $55-$85. Subscriptions start as low as $33.95. I love Mommy Mailbox + you will too!

Stitch Fix: I don’t have the time or energy to shop for + try on clothes for me but I do like to look nice when I go on a date with my husband, play bunco with the ladies or go to book club with my mom book club. Stitch Fix sends me a box full of clothes + accessories. I try it on, pick what I want to keep + send back the rest. I usually buy the ENTIRE box, which might show how much I love Stitch Fix + so will you! (HINT: They have men + kids’ boxes too!). You can also save $25 on your first box!

Stella & Dot: I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to accessorize. Seriously, a necklace, bracelet, ring or pair of earrings can really make an outfit pop. Stella & Dot allows me to accessorize without making me cringe at the price tag. Most of the pieces are classic but stylish so they are pieces that can I use for years to come. Get your accessories, Mama!

Activities + Gifts for Kids

Little Passports: This subscription box is great for kids from toddlers to about age 12. Little Passports is a monthly subscription box that kiddos get super excited about receiving monthly. There are different versions (travel, science, US edition, etc.) you can choose from. Beyond the fun activities inside the box, I love that you can order by age so that the activities are age appropriate. Give the gift of adventure your kids with Little Passports.

Green Kid Crafts: Green Kid Crafts is another kids’ subscription box that has activities + crafts that focus on being creative but in ways that are friendly to the environment. They also focus on STEAM so it can help your kiddos academically while they are having a great time. If you’re looking for fun + creative ways for your kids to learn, check out Green Kid Crafts.

Meal Prep + Planning

My FreezEasy Meals: I am a huge fan of saving time in the kitchen, saving money + saving my sanity when dinner time rolls around. Freezer meals do it for me. I can spend some time prepping meals, freeze them + pull them out when I need to feed my family (They insist on eating EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.) Starting May 1, you can join 100 Days of Summer Freezer Meals so you can spend more time in the sun + less time in the kitchen during the summer!

Healthy Meal Planning Bundle: I try to cook at home rather than eat out so I am always on the hunt for meal plans + recipes that are healthy, yummy + that my girls will actually eat [insert eye roll here]. Did I mention that I want those recipes + meals to be quick + easy? Yup, that’s why I love the Healthy Meal Planning Bundle. It has everything I need in one place. You can even instantly download a free sample. Check it out for yo’self now.

Instacart: Shopping for my weekly groceries with Instacart — life changing! Dragging 1-3 kids through a grocery store (or really any store) is not my idea of a good time. I can shop from my phone. I can shop from different stores + it all gets brought to me at the same time. I am an express member so the service fees + delivery fees are waived. I suggest giving Instacart a try. You can save $10 on your trial!

Mom Blog

Stupid Simple SEO: Most SEO experts tell you to brainstorm the keywords you think your audience is searching for + then find out how competitive these keywords are. Blah, blah, blah.

Mike comes at it from a different (+ mind-blowing) angle. He has a 5-day email course that is free + a paid course — Stupid Simple SEO that is ah-mazing. It’s only up a few times a year but it is open now until Friday, May 17 @midnight PST.

The Blog Plan: Suzi from Start a Mom Blog offers a 12-month planner for your blog FREE. I printed three sets (one for each of my blogs). You can instantly download it + start planning right away + it does not cost you a dime. BONUS: It’s pretty. There’s that whole saying if you fail to plan you plan to fail. Yes, that applies here so download the FREE blog planner NOW.

Start a Mom Blog Ebook: If you’re not ready to spend money on Suzi’s Blog By Number Course then you can invest in her book for less money. It’s a scaled back version of the course but is still full with information on how to start + run your blog. Check out the ebook now.

Start a Mom Blog Course: I took this course, Blog By Number, with Suzi from Start a Mom Blog. Not only is Suzi an amazing source of information but she is nice (+ lives in FL, which is where I’m from so there’s that). Her course walks you step-by-by through the process of setting up your blog, writing blog posts, promoting the posts, etc. It’s super comprehensive + she sells it at an affordable price. I refer back to the course often! I highly recommend you check it out. BONUS: If you register for the course with my link, send me the receipt + I’ll email you a FREE copy of my Mommy Business Blogging eBook ($27 value).

75 Productivity Tips eBook: I started working at home waaaaayyy before I had kids. Somehow after the kids came, though, I seemed to lose my sense of time management + productivity. Then I found this FREE ebook of 75 Productivity Tips. Whether you are a working mom, WAHM, or a mom, these 75 tips can help you be more productive on the daily! Download the free 75 productivity tips now.

SiteGround: I had my domain name, hosting + email accounts with BlueHost. After a MAJOR problem with them, I searched for + found SiteGround. I find them to be affordable + to offer all the services I need to run my business online. WordPress hosting is not a problem + they offer good customer service when (+ if ) you need it. I highly recommend checking them out if you are starting a website or blog or looking to move from your existing host.
BONUS: If you buy a hosting plan with my link, send me the receipt + I’ll email you a FREE copy of my Mommy Business Blogging eBook ($27 value).

NameCheap: If you need to buy your domain name, I suggest NameCheap. I buy all of my domain names from NameCheap. As their name suggests, the domain names tend to be less expensive than other places + I tend to keep my hosting + domain names at separate companies.

Grammarly: Sometimes you need a second set of eyes on the copy and content you write. Grammarly offers proofreading tools to help you catch misspellings + grammar mistakes. Grammarly also helps you to become a better writer overall by making suggestions on how to structure your sentences + paragraphs so it is easier for your visitors to read + easier for your readers to make a connection with you + your business.

Pinterest Ninja: I’ve had a tremendous amount of success using Pinterest for my blog. In fact, it’s the #1 source of traffic to my blog. I decided I need to really focus on Pinterest so I bought + read through Pinterest Ninja. I’ve been working back through it to implement the strategies. Since using the strategies I had TWO pins go viral within HOURS of pinning them!

Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing: I have dabbled in affiliate marketing over the years, but then I decided to get serious about it. I heard a lot about Michelle’s course Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing. I researched it online. I talked with other bloggers that had taken the course + then I invested in it. I devoured the entire course in one sitting in one night while I was reading in bed. I went back later module by module to implement the strategies, tools + advice that Michelle gives in the course. Check out Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing + save big now. BONUS: If you register for the course with my link, send me the receipt + I’ll email you a FREE copy of my Mommy Business Blogging eBook ($27 value).

Email List Building

Milotree: Milotree offers a pop-up that allows you to grow your social media followers on networks such as Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube + Facebook. As a BONUS, it also allows you to grow your email list so it is a pop-service that combines growing your following via email + on all your social media networks.

Sumo: I’ve been using Sumo as part of my list building for quite some time now. Some big names that you probably recognize use it, too (AirBNB, theChive, Tony Robbins, Tim Ferriss). Sumo is a suite of tools that help automate your business’s growth. What I love about this tool is it is something that is used by some of the biggest sites on the Internet but is also easy to use + accessible for people like me and you.

Mailerlite: I use + highly recommend Mailerlite. It’s a free (or low-cost option) + easy service that allows you to manage your email list AND build + send e-newsletters + email blasts that look like a pro did it. Save $20 if you go with a paid plan.

Building a Blog/Website

BlueChic: This is one of my fave places to buy feminine website templates. BluChic offers WordPress templates that are perfect for any business + this includes a wedding business. I also find their templates to be super affordable, easy to install + simple to personalize + customize to fit your mommy blog or business. BluChic also offers other types of templates so check them out to help you create your online brand + presence. BONUS: If you buy a template with my link, send me the receipt + I’ll email you a FREE copy of my Mommy Business Blogging eBook ($27 value).

A Prettier Web: If you’re building a WordPress website for your mommy blog or business or you’re looking to change the theme, but can’t afford to hire a designer to customize it quite yet, check out the WordPress themes from A Prettier Web. BONUS: If you buy a template with my link, send me the receipt + I’ll email you a FREE copy of my Mommy Business Blogging eBook ($27 value).

Restored 316: Restored 316 offers a variety of feminine WordPress themes, which is perfect for mommy bloggers or businesses. All of the themes are pretty affordable. If you’re looking for a custom design, Restored 316 offers custom site-building too.
BONUS: If you buy a template with my link, send me the receipt + I’ll email you a FREE copy of my Mommy Business Blogging eBook ($27 value).

WPBeaverBuilder: If you have a WordPress site or are starting to build a WordPress site then WPBeaverBuilder is a great tool for taking complete control of your website pages + design. It has WordPress page templates but you can also EASILY modify the page design so your site looks + works EXACTLY how you want it to! BONUS: If you invest in Beaver Builder with my link, send me the receipt + I’ll email you a FREE copy of my Mommy Business Blogging eBook ($27 value).

Social Media

Tailwind: Tailwind is a scheduler for your Pinterest pins. In fact, it is the ONLY scheduler for Pinterest. Pinterest + Tailwind are good buddies. I use Tailwind + I LOVE it. If you use my link, you get your first month of Tailwind for FREE + SAVE $15. If you’re not using Pinterest, start using it now. Pinterest is the second largest search engine (second only to Google).

Milotree: Milotree offers a pop-up that allows you to grow your social media followers on networks such as Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube + Facebook. As a BONUS, it also allows you to grow your email list so it is a pop-service that combines growing your following via email + on all your social media networks.

Recurpost: I am in L-O-V-E with Recurpost. It is a social media management tool like no other. Not only can you schedule your social media updates, but it puts your social media updates on autopilot (autopilot on steroids). You see, Recurpost stores your content in categories. You can create a schedule of your categories. Recurpost chooses content from your content library to share from the appropriate category (So you upload content one time and Recurpost uses it over and over again). You can also schedule updates for one-time use. Recurpost is my crush. You can open a FREE account or use a paid plan.

Buffer: Buffer is a social media scheduling tool. You can add your social media accounts, create an update one time, and send it out into the social media universe. The main difference between Buffer and Hootsuite is that Buffer does not allow you to monitor other people’s updates from your social media accounts (Hootsuite does). (HINT: If you’re solely looking for a tool to push updates out, then I like Buffer better.) Try Buffer FREE for 14 days.

Loomly: Loomly is a social media scheduler that helps you put your posting on autopilot. It also provides advanced analytics so you can measure how your posts are performing. You can try Loomly for 15 days FREE, no credit card, no obligation.

Instagram: Alex Tooby is THE Instagram expert. She offers two courses to help you take your Instagram from ho-hum to wow. Her courses are Infamous to Influentialand Hashtag Hero. Check one or both out if you are looking to up your Instagram game.

Stock Photos

SC Stockshop: Mamas are always oooooo-ing and ahhhhhh-ing over my photos that I use for my blog posts, social media updates + Pinterest. SC Stockshop is one of the stock photo shops I use. If you want to pretty up your website, blog, or Instagram feed, check them out. Get 20 FREE styled stock images instantly.

Oh Tilly: Gorgeous stock photos are so hard to find! I refuse to pay for photos, but want them to look great as part of my blog posts or my teaser banners, or whatever! Oh Tilly is a great resource, with fab photos, and it’s free. Register on the site + she delivers FREE + FAB stock photos to you on a pretty regular basis. Sock away those photos + when you need one for something, start looking at the pics you have on hand. Download the ones you need, when you need them. She also has a paid plan. Grab 15 FREE photos today!

Design Tools

PicMonkey: I love this monkey! (Maybe I just like monkeys in general because I’m a MailChimp fan too.) I use PicMonkey to create my own “teaser” photos, banners, etc. You can edit a photo online, add text + add other embellishments. Again, you don’t have to be a design genius to figure this stuff out, but it can help you look like a genius when it comes to promoting your business.

Canva: Canva has some free pro layouts for various types of promos. Some are Instagram posts, PDF docs, FB cover photos, Twitter profile backgrounds + more. It offers some free layouts + embellishments + some are paid (I think they are like $1 for each one you use). Awesome way to create professional looking, well…almost anything.

Kids Party Supplies

Minted: I love minted birth announcements, stationery, kids’ birthday invitations + other invitation options. Minted offers one-of-a-kind type designs by independent artists. As a freelance writer + blogger, I love to be able to support other freelancers. Check out these designs by independent designers today.

Kids Clothes

Kids on 45th: With three girls, we have a need for a lot of clothes. I was shopping consignment sales to pick up (mostly) name brand stuff at bargain prices but how exhausting (+ sometimes annoying–you know with all the other people?)! Then, I found Kids on 45th. They ship the gently used (+sometimes new) clothes we need right to our doorstep for cheap + I don’t have to step foot in a store or a dressing room with all three girls. Try it out + save $10!

Babies

Honest Co. Diapers + Wipes Bundle: Diapers with adorable designs that I get to choose show up at my door along with 4 packs of wipes. The diapers + wipes are organic/natural/water-based so are good for my baby + good for the environment. AND I always have diapers + wipes on hand without having to go to the store to get them! Check out Honest Co. diapers + wipes bundle. Start your FREE trial of the subscriptions service.
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Best Pregnant Halloween Costumes

July 22, 2019 / No Comments
Who says that women can’t join in the Halloween costume fun?

Nobody.

Here are some of the best pregnant Halloween costumes I’ve seen. Draw inspiration for putting together your own Halloween costume if you’re pregnant at the end of October.

#1 That’s No Moon Costume

Use this That’s No Moon maternity t-shirt to create one of the best pregnant Halloween costumes. You can even add little plastic space cruisers, etc., to the top. Hang a glow stick necklace around your neck. Add black maternity leggings + you are good to go.

#2 Where’s Waldo

You can finally answer the question to Where’s Waldo with this pregnant Halloween costume. Use a red + white striped maternity shirt, a Waldo hat, black-framed glasses + create a “Waldo” out of felt.

#3 Baseball

If you’re a baseball fan then dressing your baby bump up like a baseball is right up your alley. You can use a baseball maternity t-shirt or use a white maternity t-shirt and paint on your own baseball with red paint.

#4 Beach Ball

Baby Center

Turning a baby bump into a beach ball is one of the best pregnant Halloween costumes I have seen because I LOVE the beach. You can wear a tank top tied up, a sports bra or a bikini top. You can wear shorts, a binkini bottom or capri maternity leggings.

Then use Halloween body paint to create a beach ball design on your bump.

#5 Bun in the Oven

You can be so cliche with this Bun in the Oven Halloween costume for pregnant women. It is one of the best pregnant Halloween costumes for women that are not showing yet so you can avoid “dressing up” your bump or working it into your costume (or better yet, working your costume around it).

#6 Kool-Aid Man

Another one of the best pregnancy Halloween costumes is to turn your bump into the Kool-Aid. It’s relatively easy to do with a red maternity shirt, some felt or a black fabric marker to create the face. You could also create a broken “brick wall” that the Kool-Aid Man is breaking through.

#7 Gumball Machine

Another one of the best pregnant Halloween costumes I’ve seen is a gumball machine. It’s another easy costume that you can create on your own without a ton of materials or a lot of time or effort.

All you need to start is a red maternity skirt and a white maternity t-shirt, different color pom poms + some felt to make the $.25 sign.

Use your baby bump as part of your Halloween costume by using ideas from some of the best pregnant Halloween costumes I’ve seen.
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The 5 Biggest Blogging Mistakes + Lessons Learned

July 12, 2019 / 10 Comments
I started writing blog posts for clients full-time way back in 2008. After this, I started my own blogs, along with writing for clients.

I would LOVE to say that I did everything right + made a bunch of money right out of the gate, but that’s just not true.

While I did do a lot of things right, I also made a bunch of mistakes. The important thing is that I learned from those mistakes + used what I learned to make all of my blogs better as well.

So here are some of the biggest blogging mistakes I made at the beginning + the lessons I learned.

1. Not Having a Professionally Designed Site

It is so easy these days to put up a website. There are some free templates on WordPress + Square Space, even Wix. I use WordPress so I was using a free template for my website + blog.

The problem with this is that the template never truly represented my brand + my business (even though I could customize colors + fonts — to an extent). It didn’t function the way I needed it to, either, which was a big problem.

When I started using a Premium WordPress Template + then later had a designer custom design a site for me, it made a world of difference for me, my brand + my business.

If I had to do it again, at a minimum, I would have bought a Premium WordPress Theme + then had the company customize it to fit my needs.

2. Not Investing in Education

I was the Queen of why would I pay $297 (or whatever the price was) to learn this stuff when I Google here + Google there + spend the rest of my life until I retire finding all of the info I need?

Yeah, not smart at all.

I learned that being cheap was really expensive.

I wasted a lot of time, which cost me a lot of money.

Once I realized what a HUGE mistake I was making, I took courses like:
- Blog by Number
- Stupid Simple SEO (Open for enrollment in August)
- Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing
- Pinterest Ninja
OMG…tons + tons of expert information, tips, tricks, advice…everything I needed to truly take my blog + business to the next level — all in one place.

Seriously. I don’t know what I was waiting for or why I wasted so much time.

3. Choosing the Wrong Host

I started out with GoDaddy + had a good run with them. Then, the bottom fell out.

I switched to Bluehost + it was a disaster.

I switched to Siteground several years ago + I’ve never looked back. Pretty much 100% uptime, superior customer service, yeah, great.

4. Trying To Do It All Myself

Another HUGE mistake I made was trying to do it all myself. Not only when it came time to learn but also just trying to keep up with the amount of things I had to do to keep the blog running.

I started outsourcing + quick. OK…not so quick because I kept telling myself that I couldn’t afford to pay someone else to do “the things” for me (PLUS, I might be a teeny-tiny-weenie bit of a control freak.).

Similar to education, though, I realized that I was LOSING a ton of money by focusing on the tasks that weren’t actually making me money.

I hired a VA to take care of these tasks + now I focus almost solely on writing content.

5. Choosing to Be a Generalist

For years + years + years, I wrote for any industry that would hire + pay me to write for them.

The day I started writing for one niche, my business increased instead of decreased.

I made more money because I became a specialist instead of a generalist.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, learn from all of my blogging mistakes so you don’t make the same ones, too!