Your Pinterest profile is often the first thing people see before deciding whether to follow you or visit your website. A clear, keyword-rich profile tells both Pinterest and potential readers what your content is about. While individual Pins drive most traffic, a well-optimized profile is also imp…
If you happen to be one of the lucky ones to get a decent-sized Christmas bonus this year congratulations! I’ve gotten them a few times over my career and I remember there being a lot of initial excitement. After the excitement has worn off my mind skipped to all of the wonderful, extravagant ways …
The holiday season is officially here and you probably have several parties and gatherings to attend. When it comes to preparing for them I don’t have an issue deciding what to wear or how to do my makeup, but I always struggle with my hair. Thank goodness for YouTube because it holds a bevy of…
If you’re a blogger, I’m probably going to state the obvious for you, but blogging can be very time-consuming. There’s a lot of time that goes into planning your content, writing posts, taking pictures, creating graphics, promoting your posts… well, you get it. Related read: My 5 Favorite Bloggin…
Oh...my...goodness. Sinkholes, hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, fires. There’s been a lot of media coverage lately about these types of natural disasters. When I see images on the news and online showing the aftermath, I can’t imagine what those homeowners are feeling or going through. Those imag…
I have a confession to make. I was on the no sulfates train for a long time. Sulfate shampoos were only used on my hair when I was clarifying or at the hair salon. And for most of that time, it worked for me. My hair looked good and felt good staying away from sulfates. Related read: How To Give …
If you’re blogging about things like money, blogging, business, or food it’s pretty easy to find images. But for those of us who blog about beauty - makeup and skincare - it’s a lot harder to find good images to use. Related read: My Favorite Design Apps To Create Blog Graphics