Hi, everyone! I am excited because I soon will be heading to the SoFabU On the Road blog conference in New York City! SoFabU on the Road is a blog conference for influencers like myself -- and the conference will be hitting several cities this summer and next fall! The NYC SoFabU On the Road conference will be held on June 20. I love going to blog conferences -- I went to Haven in Atlanta, Ga. last summer, and the first ever New Jersey Blogger Network blog conference last month! Blog conferences are a great way to meet other bloggers and learn lots of great stuff to improve Continue reading...
How to Start a Blog
When I was laid off from my full-time writing and editing job seven years ago, I was a loss with what to do. My twin daughters were in preschool, and I knew I wanted to work while somehow somehow spending more time with them. I had no idea how to start a blog, and didn't even know that I would start a blog! When I worked full time, I found that when I got home from work, all I had time to do was feed my twin babies, give them a bath and put them to bed -- not much quality time there! So, Mom Home Guide was born from my desire to spend more time with my kids! Writing and running my blog Continue reading...
How to Get New Traffic to Old Blog Posts
Hi! I think I mentioned before that I am now a Community Lead for the SITS Girls! How exciting! The SITS Girls is a great place to get blog how to's and tips, plus read great contents about crafts, DIY projects, decor and recipes! Today on the SITS Girls I am sharing my advice for generating new traffic to old blog posts. As you may know, it can be difficult to get eyes on new content. Generating new traffic for old, but good content will give a great boost to your blog! I've found there a few simple things to breathe new life into a post and up its views. Check out my tutorial on how Continue reading...
Free 2015 Blog Planners
If you are a blogger, you probably need a 2015 planner now that the new year is into full swing! As a blogger, I've found that it's really helpful to have a binder where I can plan and schedule my posts and keep track of expenses, blog contacts and blog passwords. There are several great FREE blog planners out there, so I've assembled a few of my favorites! All of these planners are easy to download -- to get started, all you need to do is click on the link, download them to your computer and print them out! So easy! Plan Out Your Blogging Year When running a blog, it's really helpful to Continue reading...
Build Your Blog: Blogging Ebook Offer!
*This post contains affiliate links for the Building a Framework ebook. I will earn a commission if you purchase this book, and you will be happy you got the book! Hi, everyone! Being a blogger is sometimes like wandering through a forest in the dark, not knowing where to go or how to get there. At least, that's how I felt when I first started blogging! That's why I am so excited to share the blogging ebook, Building a Framebook, by Abby Lawson of Just a Girl and Her Blog. Even though I have been blogging for more than two years, I purchased the blogging ebook a few months ago, and Continue reading...
Touring Through Blogland
Happy Monday! I'm excited to be asked by Kimm of Reinvented to participate in the Tour Through Blogland! I don't know how the tour got started, but it's a lot of fun! Each Monday, a blogger shares a bit about herself, her blog, her projects and her home. Then she invites other talented bloggers to share a bit about themselves the following week. The blog tour is a terrific way to meet other fantastic bloggers and find new inspiration! Kimm and I met at the Haven blogging conference in July, and I am so excited that she has invited me to participate in the blog Continue reading...
How to Make a Blog Media Kit
Hey, everyone! I am heading to the Haven blog conference in Atlanta in a few days and I am super excited! At the Haven blog conference I will get to meet some of my blog role models like Sarah of Thrifty Decor Chick, Beth of Home Stories A to Z and Rhoda of Southern Hospitality. So today I am sharing how I put my blog media kit together for the conference! Besides giving me the chance to meet some of my favorite bloggers, the conference will give me the opportunity to introduce Mom Home Guide to brands like Home Depot, Moen and Rust-oleum. I won the trip through the NRG Residential Continue reading...
How to Start a Blog: ebook Review
Hey, everyone! If you’ve been here at Mom Home Guide, you might have noticed some subtle changes to the blog. At least I hope you noticed! Mom Home Guide’s photos now have fun Pin It buttons, and there are new Related Posts images/links at the bottom of each post. I was able to add these features from what I've learned by reading Abby from Just a Girl and Her Blog’s new ebook on how to start a blog, Building a Framework: Everything I Learned My First Year of Blogging. It’s a great book! I read it in one evening and made helpful changes to my blog the very same night! How Continue reading...
Where I Party — Linky Parties
Today, I will be hitting a few mom blog linky parties, where I like to share my projects, and look at other great projects from other bloggers. One place where I am sure to stop by today is Home Stories A to Z. This mom blogger hosts a tutorials and tips party every Monday. It's a fun place to find fun crafts to do with your kids or to find decor projects you can do for your home. I also plan to stop by Not Just a Housewife, where she is hosting her "Show Me What Ya Got" party on her mom blog -- there are already a lot of great home decor and organization projects Continue reading...
My Blogroll
Before I started blogging on MomHomeGuide.com a few months ago, I knew very little about mom bloggers. When I sought home décor, DIY and decorating ideas, I mainly turned to consumer magazines, television programs on HGTV, and stories on HGTV.com. But since reading other mom bloggers’ blogs, I’ve been doing most of my reading online and spending less money on magazine subscriptions. (Which is wonderful for me, because I am saving money AND creating less clutter in my home.) I LOVE the ideas that these other mom bloggers have, and get tons of inspiration from their DIY, decorating and Continue reading...