Blog Kharma
Originally posted on: July 31st, 2008I always find it a little interesting that some people are stingy. It seems to be a natural web inclination to be a tightwad with linking, or promoting others, or sending people to other sites (even *gasp* competing sites). Here is the thing that I’ve practiced, and it has not only allowed me to be [...]
Job Hunting 2.0 – How One Mom Landed Her Dream Job on Twitter
Originally posted on: July 16th, 2008If you have even taken the slightest peek and my blog or my tag cloud, you know there are a couple subjects that get me going. One is just how social networks – and my particular addition, Twitter – are transforming the way we do everything from making friends to getting the news to sharing [...]
You’re Invited to the BlogHer Pity Party
Originally posted on: July 15th, 2008Seeing how many of us mom bloggers are bummed about missing BlogHer (since I’ve gotten 30-some comments on the BlogHer 2008 Pity Party contest in, like, 24 hours’ time), I decided we needed a real party. So we’ll be having a BlogHer 2008 Pity Party chat. Here are the details: Where: MommyTalk.com Hosts: KelbyCarr.com, TypeAMom.net [...]
BlogHer 2008 Pity Party Contest
Originally posted on: July 14th, 2008I am totally bummed. It’s like being a teenager. All my friends are going to a party, but I’ve been grounded. I am, of course, talking about BlogHer 2008. If you are a cool blogger who is a she, you’re supposed to be going to this conference. You’re almost entitled. What gives? UPDATE: the contest [...]
Homemade Cupcakes
Originally posted on: July 13th, 2008Recently, we were at the mall and saw something I have a hard time resisting. A children’s cooking kit that was on sale for a fraction of its original price. So when my daughter started waving that cupcake baking and decorating kit in front of me at the store, I had to get it. Even [...]
Nightlife with Kids
Originally posted on: July 13th, 2008Yes, you read that right. Nightlife. With Kids. It can happen. My husband and I used to be all about nightlife. Then we had a kid. But we still did a lot. After all, we traveled for months living in Europe, so she saw a late night here or there. Then we had two more [...]
Evolving and Devolving from Career Mom to Work at Home Mom
Originally posted on: July 10th, 2008It’s been seven months since I made the leap. It was a leap that I’d longed to do for years, yet I felt panic-stricken about actually doing once the time had arrived. In December, I switched from a career mom to a work at home mom. This may not sound like a big deal. But [...]
