Category: Writing

  • Busy Season

    This poem inspired by the Wiz/ Wizard of Oz…was from a challenge to conceal (or reveal) something… my words do a little of both… do you see it?   Busy Season Oh, how this season has me deep in its Vibrant, vigorous grasp of task and toil Ever so summoned, engrossed, absorbed- Reaching my depths and…

  • 8 Ways to Improve the Blogger-Reader Relationship

    8 Ways to Improve the Blogger-Reader Relationship

    How many times have you heard the phrase lately It’s not personal, it’s just business. When did we become a society that cared so much about our business that we have forgotten to be personal? Here is another one for you: People won’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care.…

  • Travel to a Blog Conference is Worth the Investment

    Travel to a Blog Conference is Worth the Investment

    Welcome to Day #15 in our Travel is… series! Spring is here, and with it comes a new round of conferences. It seems there are conferences for everything these days, homeschool, public school, finance, marketing, tech, food, even pet conferences. My personal favorite (of course) is the blog conference. Even in that genre there is…

  • 12 Top Community Building Social Media Tips

    12 Top Community Building Social Media Tips

    The power of social media is not one to be taken lightly. But like all powers, there are good things and bad things that can be accomplished by it, and good ways and bad ways to use it. Here are 12 tips for using your social media powers for the good of your business and your…

  • A Caribbean Scavenger Hunt (Part 2) and A FUN & FREE Printable for You!

    A Caribbean Scavenger Hunt (Part 2) and A FUN & FREE Printable for You!

    I was so inspired by the fun that on our last family adventure in the Caribbean , it led me to create a FREE printable Family Caribbean Scavenger hunt for you, too. You can download it at the bottom of this post.  🙂 If you follow along on our adventures, you know I’m a treasure…

  • A Caribbean Scavenger Hunt at Beaches Resorts (Part 1)

    A Caribbean Scavenger Hunt at Beaches Resorts (Part 1)

    While enjoying the crystal clear aquamarine waters of Turks and Caicos at Beaches Resort, our family had an incredible adventure. I was blessed to be invited as part of the #BeachesMoms Social Media in the Sand conference, and of course, we travel with family for business. On top of the incredible scenery, pampered luxury, amazing snorkeling and…