Yes, I do have an external hard drive. No, I am not faithful about adding photos and documents to it. I wish I were. In fact, when I opened my laptop picture folder up - I realized that I have not backed anything up since April. APRIL! As a parent and a blogger, photos are essential. Truly essential. I would like to be the person who backs up their files every week. I am not. That is why I love using cloud storage. [Tweet "Don't lose your family photos. Back them up! … [Read more...]
Mom’s the Work! — Creating a Great Blogging Office
source Being a mom is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world, but let’s face it, it can be isolating. It’s little wonder then that a rising number of women are turning to the world of blogging. If you'd like to start your very own blog from home, take a look at these tips for creating a great blogging office. Choose a quiet space Blogging requires concentration, so when you’re setting up your home office, look for a quiet space away from noise and distractions. If possible, steer clear of … [Read more...]
Blogging Taxes? I should have started sooner!
I am working this month on my blogging taxes. It is not fun. Going back through my editorial calendar, email inbox, Amazon account, and Paypal account -- whew! Can you say time consuming? I really should have been keeping track all year last year. Or, I should have at least done this quarterly, not all at in January! I highly dislike taxes. So are you a blogger and need to know some basics? Here are three great articles you should read. I could regurgitate it here for you, but honestly … [Read more...]
Living Your Best Life
This has been a busy summer. Having a second child and keeping up with this blog has made life hectic. What is supposed to be a relaxing time off at home this summer has been anything but. So I blogged recently about setting blogging limits. And you know what? I feel a lot better this week now that I have a plan. FOCUS. It is easy, isn't it, to get sidetracked and focus on things that are not all that important? The life I want to live for myself and my family is not a life of busy internet … [Read more...]
Crazy Eights
I was tagged by Hilary at A Beautiful Life. So here is some silly stuff to get to know me better. 8 Things I am looking forward to: Lunch tomorrow with a good friend plus shopping. (Gottshalks going out of business sale.) Easter with my family Trip to Washington in 2 weeks Mother's Day with not only my Princess but my parents will be here too. Trip to London and Paris this summer. When my Princess is out of diapers. When my Princess can talk better. Heaven - someday. 8 … [Read more...]
Late Night Blogging
Do you ever have a list of things in your head that you want to blog about? I do. All the time. The problem is I often forget. I need to write them down. Thank goodness for late night blogging. Today, is the second day that Isabella has been sitting on her potty trainer toilet and pretending to go to the bathroom. She wants the toilet paper to wipe, so I give her one square and she pretends to wipe then she puts her square in her toilet. It is so funny to see. By the way, in Washington, … [Read more...]
