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Moms Review Get Uncommon’s Mobile Cases
We are proud to work with Get Uncommom, a company that customizes cases for Apple mobile devices, on a creative Mother’s Day campaign. 50 Mom Bloggers Club members had their kids draw a unique work of art that was then turned into a creative case for an iPhone, iPad, or iPod. You can see a few of the adorable cases below. We love how they are turning out! And, you can visit our ever-growing Pinterest board to see more case photos. Source: mommyonlyhas2hands.org via Mom Bloggers on Pinterest Source: thebkeepsushonest.com via Mom Bloggers on Pinterest Source: themamazone.com via Mom Bloggers on Pinterest Source: eclecticmomsense.com via Mom Bloggers on Pinterest Source: andtwinsmake5.blogspot.com via Mom Bloggers on Pinterest Source: stilllivingthedream.com…
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Photo Editing and Windows Phones, Apps
I learned quite a bit on my recent press trip to Seattle with Microsoft. If you have been reading for a few years you know that I am a Windows Champion and write about Microsoft products and services from time to time. Last week I learned a ton about Windows 8 and Office 365. Admittedly, I was reluctant to even give Windows 8 a chance because the changes seemed too daunting. Now that I have had a deep dive with the Microsoft team I am excited to use and learn more about what Windows has to offer. Today I want to ease your fears that if you use a Windows phone you won’t be able…
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Round-Up of Mom Bloggers vs. WSJ Posts
Ah, the annual article disparaging mom bloggers hit the Web this week. This time the culprit is the Wall Street Journal with its article, The Mommy Business Trip.
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Collect Fashion and Beauty Sales With Hipiti + Giveaway
It is nearly impossible to stay abreast of sales from your favorite lifestyle and beauty brands unless you click through all of your emails and read through the fliers they send in the mail. And even then, you’re bound to miss one or two sales. And, of course, you’ll miss the really big sale where you can actually afford to buy the dress you’ve been eying for four months. If you need a little organization in your life to save money from your favorite retailers you should definitely join Hipiti. It’s free, easy to use, and just makes sense. [Keep reading: there's a giveaway after the jump] advertisement // Mom Blog MagazineMom Blog magazine is…
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Mom Bloggers Star in Cottonelle Commercial
I usually don’t sit through branded videos, but because I was intrigued by faces that are familiar to me I stopped and watched
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Moms Review Get Uncommon’s Mobile Cases
We are proud to work with Get Uncommom, a company that customizes cases for Apple mobile devices, on a creative Mother’s Day campaign. 50 Mom Bloggers Club members had their kids draw a unique work of art that was then turned into a creative case for an iPhone, iPad, or iPod. You can see a few of the adorable cases below. We love how they are turning out! And, you can visit our ever-growing Pinterest board to see more case photos. Source: mommyonlyhas2hands.org via Mom Bloggers on Pinterest Source: thebkeepsushonest.com via Mom Bloggers on Pinterest Source: themamazone.com via Mom Bloggers on Pinterest Source: eclecticmomsense.com via Mom Bloggers on Pinterest Source: andtwinsmake5.blogspot.com via Mom Bloggers on Pinterest Source: stilllivingthedream.com…
Photo Editing and Windows Phones, Apps
I learned quite a bit on my recent press trip to Seattle with Microsoft. If you have been reading for a few years you know that I am a Windows Champion and write about Microsoft products and services from time to time. Last week I learned a ton about Windows 8 and Office 365. Admittedly, I was reluctant to even give Windows 8 a chance because the changes seemed too daunting. Now that I have had a deep dive with the Microsoft team I am excited to use and learn more about what Windows has to offer. Today I want to ease your fears that if you use a Windows phone you won’t be able…
Collect Fashion and Beauty Sales With Hipiti + Giveaway
It is nearly impossible to stay abreast of sales from your favorite lifestyle and beauty brands unless you click through all of your emails and read through the fliers they send in the mail. And even then, you’re bound to miss one or two sales. And, of course, you’ll miss the really big sale where you can actually afford to buy the dress you’ve been eying for four months. If you need a little organization in your life to save money from your favorite retailers you should definitely join Hipiti. It’s free, easy to use, and just makes sense. [Keep reading: there's a giveaway after the jump] Mom Blog MagazineMom Blog magazine is for moms…
Kobo Choices for e-Reading Junkies
We wanted to spread the word about all of the Kobo e-reader choices because there are quite a few. And if the mom in your life likes to read electronically one of these might serve as a great Mother’s Day gift for her.
2013 Blogging and Social Media Conferences
Here is a list of mom blogging and social media conferences. Conferences are critical to succeeding in blogging so start saving those pennies now. Here is a list of mom blogging and social media conferences. Conferences are critical to succeeding in blogging so start saving those pennies now. * Newly Added Dad 2 Summit (Houston, TX) January 31 – February 2, 2013 Beech Retreat (Captiva Island, FL) January 31 – February 3, 2013 Social Media Strategies Summit (Las Vegas) February 5-7, 2013 Build Your Own Blog Conference (Salt Lake City, Utah) February 16, 2013 Design Bloggers Conference (Los Angeles, CA) March 3 – 5, 2013 SXSW Interactive (Austin, TX) March 8-17, 2013 Blogher Entrepreneurs (Silicon…
How to Create a Viral Visual Meme
We see and share them all the time – memes. Have you ever thought of making your own? Here’s a quick infographic from Nikon USA with everything it takes to make a meme go viral. Take a look. You can view it on NikonUSA.com as well. Jennifer JamesJennifer James is the founder and editor of Mom Blog magazine and the Mom Bloggers Club Network, a global social network of over 19,000 mom/mum bloggers. Jennifer is also the founder of Mom Bloggers for Social Good, an international coalition of 1000+ mothers who care about the world’s most pressing issues and use social media and blogging for good. Jennifer has been featured by Fast Company, NPR, Forbes,…
Bezos Shows Off New Kindle Fire HD
Today in an event in Santa Monica Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com’s Founder and CEO, introduced media to the new Kindle Fire HD.
Moms Review Playground TV App
BROUGHT TO YOU BY PLAYGROUND TV. [View the story "Mom Bloggers Club Members Review Playground TV App" on Storify] Jennifer JamesJennifer James is the founder and editor of Mom Blog magazine and the Mom Bloggers Club Network, a global social network of over 19,000 mom/mum bloggers. Jennifer is also the founder of Mom Bloggers for Social Good, an international coalition of 1000+ mothers who care about the world’s most pressing issues and use social media and blogging for good. Jennifer has been featured by Fast Company, NPR, Forbes, CNN, Parenting, and ABC News among many other news outlets and currently writes about global development for the Gates Foundation and Huffington Post and social good for…
Best for International Travel: Skype + Wifi
I have been to four countries in less than a year and regardless of where I am and on which continent I have traveled to the best way for me to communicate with my husband and daughters is through a wifi connection and Skype!
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Photo Editing and Windows Phones, Apps
I learned quite a bit on my recent press trip to Seattle with Microsoft. If you have been reading for a few years you know that I am a Windows Champion and write about Microsoft products and services from time to time. Last week I learned a ton about Windows 8 and Office 365. Admittedly, I was reluctant to even give Windows 8 a chance because the changes seemed too daunting. Now that I have had a deep dive with the Microsoft team I am excited to use and learn more about what Windows has to offer. Today I want to ease your fears that if you use a Windows phone you won’t be able…
2013 Blogging and Social Media Conferences
Here is a list of mom blogging and social media conferences. Conferences are critical to succeeding in blogging so start saving those pennies now. Here is a list of mom blogging and social media conferences. Conferences are critical to succeeding in blogging so start saving those pennies now. * Newly Added Dad 2 Summit (Houston, TX) January 31 – February 2, 2013 Beech Retreat (Captiva Island, FL) January 31 – February 3, 2013 Social Media Strategies Summit (Las Vegas) February 5-7, 2013 Build Your Own Blog Conference (Salt Lake City, Utah) February 16, 2013 Design Bloggers Conference (Los Angeles, CA) March 3 – 5, 2013 SXSW Interactive (Austin, TX) March 8-17, 2013 Blogher Entrepreneurs (Silicon…
14 Ways to (Really) Make Money From Blogging
There are lots of reasons why you may have written a blog. You enjoy writing. You want to share your views. You want to promote your business. Or maybe you want to make money. Yes, you really can make money from writing a blog. Increasingly people are realizing blog writing can in fact be quite a profitable venture, whether it enables you to give up your part-time job, help you finance your studies, or provide extra income to fuel an active social life. You can even earn a full time income from blogging, but remember there is no such thing as “get rich quick” but by following these simple steps you’ll be monetizing your blog in no time. And even if your goal of blog writing is not making money, it’s a nice perk.
Has Blogging Fatigue Set In?
We’re officially ten full months into blogging this year and while the busiest season will hit in T-minus three weeks, some already have a sense that it’s been a long year of blogging. Is that you? Or does the anticipation of a brand-new holiday season have your engines charged like never before? If you feel the former rather than the latter here are a few tips to end your blogging year with a bang and re-energize for 2013. 1. Pace Yourself: Blogging during the holidays can be a monumental undertaking for many. If you live in a popular blogging city like New York, Chicago or L.A. you may be invited to a new event every…
It’s Midyear: How’s Your Blog Doing?
Were you like most bloggers at the beginning of the year who drafted carefully laid out plans about how 2012 was going to be your year? How is it going so far? I hope it’s better than ever, but if it’s not here are some easy ways to make up for lost time and get in gear again. GET YOUR CONTENT UNDER CONTROL: Have you decided the type of content you will write or are you blogging about any and everything under the sun? Over my blogging career (I’ve been blogging for eight years) I’ve found that the more targeted your content the better results you will see. That certainly doesn’t mean you have to…
5 Ways to Make Your Blog Unique
We all know the more your blog stands out, the better it is for you to achieve your working goals whether that is to ultimately become a better writer, earning money working with brands, or partnering with companies on unique projects . The more unique your blog the better for all three prospects. Why? The answer is simple.
The Power of the Hands-On Conference Session
While at Reviewers Retreat yesterday I sat in on a hands-on video blogging session led by Molly Gold, President of Go Mom, Inc. A recognized leader in the consumer organizational space and frequent spokesperson for brands Gold taught a experiential session on video blogging best practices.
Reviewers Retreat Bolsters Product Review Genre
The second annual Reviewer’s Retreat got underway Sunday, June 3 and extends until today at noon. Billed as the only conference that caters specifically to product reviewers Reviewer’s Retreat attracted a mix of bloggers who are new to reviewing products and those who are more experienced and want to take their blog to the next level of earning money from their work.
9 Ways to Improve Your Blog for Free
Recently I wrote a post: 5 Ways to Improve Your Blog for Free. Now, I have added four more easy and free ways to improve your blog. 1. Change Up Your Template: Sometimes you just know when your blog needs a fresh look. That can be done as easily as switching up templates. I do it all of the time. Many of the blogging companies – WordPress, Blogger, and Typepad – allow for seamless template transitions. And even if your blog is self-hosted simply Google “free WordPress templates” or “free Blogger templates” and you will find a plethora or sites that sell templates for free. Free templates may not be overly versatile and have all…
The Number One Way to Craft Your Brand
I read a lot of mom blogs. It’s inevitable. Owning a site where thousands of mom bloggers converge gives me a keen look at the digital mom space and who’s in it. Most mom bloggers, I’ve noticed, really aren’t blogging for the cold hard cash. Rather, they are newer bloggers with small children who might review products on occasion, but who mainly tell stories about their everyday lives. Many of these blogs remind me of how the mom blogging community was seven years ago when all we did was talk about our families and daily lives.
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Moms, Crocs Visit Haiti to Provide Shoes for Kids
Last last year Crocs Cares (Crocs’ charitable arm) partnered with Feed the Children to coordinate a shoe drop for children in the mountainous region of Haiti. Along to tell the story were Ladies Home Journal, leading mom bloggers (Nicole Feliciano, Catherine Connors, and Jennifer Brandt) and New York housewife, LuAnn De Lesseps.
Reviewers Retreat Bolsters Product Review Genre
The second annual Reviewer’s Retreat got underway Sunday, June 3 and extends until today at noon. Billed as the only conference that caters specifically to product reviewers Reviewer’s Retreat attracted a mix of bloggers who are new to reviewing products and those who are more experienced and want to take their blog to the next level of earning money from their work.
HP Invites Bloggers to Experience Innoventions
On Saturday, June 2 a select group of bloggers and their families was invited by HP and Disney Alliances to experience Disneyland’s Innoventions Dream Home. The Innoventions Dream Home is a 5000 square-foot technology extravaganza sponsored by HP, Microsoft, and home builder Taylor Morrison. Innoventions exhibits technology suitable for any family’s home and all of technology on display is currently on the market.
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May 1, 2013 (7:20) Photo Editing and Windows Phones, Apps Great illustration of the filters for Windows Phone 8 users. There are a ton of great Windows 8 a...
April 28, 2013 (11:17) Round-Up of Mom Bloggers vs. WSJ Posts Thanks for including me, Jennifer. And thank you for putting together this list. I really hope ...
April 26, 2013 (7:40) 20 Women Designers Who Will Rock Your Blog What an amazing group of Women! I'm proud to say that the design of my Blog by Angela Vinez from...
April 26, 2013 (4:56) Round-Up of Mom Bloggers vs. WSJ Posts I wrote one. http://www.kludgymom.com/lean-in
April 26, 2013 (4:42) Round-Up of Mom Bloggers vs. WSJ Posts I was horrified and enraged by the WSJ article. I wrote a few words about it in a FB post on our ...