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…

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.

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…

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

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.

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.

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. advertisement // 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,…

Mom Blogging Has Treated Many Well This Year

I have heard time and time again from women who aren’t bloggers that blogging is a powerful movement; one that affords moms the opportunity to create a bustling business for themselves. It is empowering for women, to be sure.

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…

How Many Conferences Did You Attend in 2012?

While the year is not yet over we’re nearly two-thirds through, which means there was a ton of time for bloggers to fly across the country to attend blogging conferences or simply drive across town to network with their blogging brethren.

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…

Attend the Social Good Summit: Sept 22 – 24 #SGSGlobal

If you are a member of Mom Bloggers for Social Good or Mom Bloggers Club or you have a general interest in global issues and you’re a blogger the Social Good Summit held in New York on September 22 – 24 is definitely one summit you should attend. I have attended each year and cannot recommend it enough. Registration for the summit is now open! Held during UN Week when world leaders gather in New York for the UN General Assembly, the summit serves as the one place where anyone, anywhere can join the conversa­tion on international development. From forward-thinking technologists, to social activists, corporate trailblazers and young entrepreneurs, every voice is represented. This year,…

Tracey Clark’s New Book: Elevate the Everyday

An established author and photographer Tracey’s latest book, Elevate the Everyday, just recently hit bookshelves and I couldn’t be more honored to receive a beautiful press kit with wonderful goodies inside. More about that below.

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!

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.

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.

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…

Collective Bias Partners With Niche Mommy

One of the new conferences this year, Niche Mommy, recently announced that they have entered into an exclusive media partnership with Collective Bias. As a part of this media partnership Collective Bias will will “officially launch Social Fabric University at the Niche Mommy conference.”

Review: The ASUS ET2700 Desktop Delivers

I get many perks being a Windows Champion. It’s been fun using Windows technology in laptops, in Microsoft’s Windows phones, and now in a desktop.
I, along with other Champions, were given the ASUS ET2700, an all-in-one monitor and desktop, to review and I can honestly say it is the best desktop I have ever used. I am so sad that my review unit has to go back!

How to Rule Your Friends’ FB Feeds: Cash!

News out of New Zealand confirms that Facebook is rolling out a test to see if user will pay to dominate their friends’ news feeds by paying to highlight posts.

Amy Lupold Bair on Her Trip to Tanzania

Amy Lupold Bair, known for being the creator of Twitter parties and the founder of Resourceful Mommy, recently joined other bloggers and Compassion International on a trip to Tanzania. Read about what the trip meant to her and what social good efforts are in her future. I have only been home for a week and a half, so right now I am just coming out of what I am calling a jet lag fog. With that said, my mind is spinning with ideas ranging from more ways to help fund Compassion International initiatives to wanting to walk away from work entirely and bake and sew all day. Amy, what were your initial feelings when you…

Activision’s Special Delivery to Bloggers

Brands are going to greater and greater lengths to garner the attention of highly influential bloggers. After all, brands realize there is a lot of noise in the blogging space and bloggers are inundated with pitches and products.