Your Life, Your Blog: Choosing a Wordpress Theme
I have been using Blogger since 2007 when I started blogging. I switched High Country Mom Squad over to Wordpress in 2009 (well, actually my long time friend Ben Cotten did it for me! he ROCKS), and thus began my love affair with Wordpress.
I never really had a huge gripe with Blogger. It worked, it [...]
A New Kind of Blog Conference: Relevant 10
March 6, 2010 by Sarah
Filed under Blog, Blogging, Conferences
For a few years now, I’ve heard lots of Christian Bloggers wanting a blogging conference that covers issues unique to them. I have felt the same way, as well, on occasion. Although I am more than comfortable around all types of bloggers, it’s can be nice to be in the presence of true kindred spirits.
So [...]
Your Life, Your Blog: Guest Bloggers
March 1, 2010 by Sarah
Filed under Blog, Blogging, Blogging Guests
Some of the most meaningful moments on my blog have been written, not by me, but from guest bloggers! I love asking for guest bloggers for times such as vacations, special occasions, holidays, and… well, just because.
The tears recently spilled over as the blogging dots were connected in an amazing way. Back in November, it [...]
Operation Christmas Child Blissdom Shoebox Report (and a cute video)
Do you know what the letters OCC stand for? If you’ve read my blog a lot, lately, you do. But I decided to put some bloggers at the Blissdom Conference in Nashville to the test. I think you’re going to love this video- a sort of “man on the street” segment about the [...]
Your Life, Your Blog: Unmarketing’s Tips for Mom Bloggers
February 15, 2010 by Sarah
Filed under Blog, Blogging, Social Media
Welcome to another week of “Your Life, Your Blog,” where we share a blogging tip, and promote YOUR blog posts, too!!
Here is my tip for today, which is actually from a giant in the field! I caught up with Scott Stratten, of www.un-marketing.com at the Disney Social Media Moms Conference.
Scott was such a nice [...]
Your Life, Your Blog: Who Are You? Reader Survey
February 9, 2010 by Sarah
Filed under Blog, Blogging, Social Media
I have been meaning to do a reader survey for a while. “Reader Survey” sounds so impersonal. I really want to learn more about you- who you are, why you read, how I can help and connect with you better. I would appreciate it more than you know if you would take a few minutes [...]
Your Life, Your Blog: Blissdom Blogger Shoebox
January 31, 2010 by Sarah
Filed under Blog, Charity, Conferences
Well, this is going to be a crazy week! Two days until I climb in a car with Shannon and Stacey from Operation Christmas Child (you know, the Shoebox people?) and head out to Nashville for the Blissdom Conference! I’m sure they would appreciate your prayers, as they will have to spend [...]
Your Life Your Blog: Blog Buttons!
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Happy Monday! I’m getting really excited about Blissdom in just a week and a half! Do you have your biz cards ready? I got mine last week, and I love em!
Today’s tip is for Blog Buttons! It’s not so much how to make a [...]
Blog Planning with GO MOM DIY Organizer!
January 22, 2010 by Sarah
Filed under Blog, Blogging, Reviews & Giveaways
This week, I am officially starting my new “blog planning” plan. I saw Resourceful Mommy Amy Lupold Bair’s Review of the DIY Planner from GO MOM inc. and wondered if it would work for me. I am weird when it comes to calendars and schedules. I need to have all my appointments and events in [...]
It’s Not Too Late to Meet Me in Winston Salem, NC!
January 20, 2010 by Sarah
Filed under Blog, Conferences, Social Media
Well, that title sounds a little egotistical. I just mean, ya know… you could come and… um, meet me there, because… like, I’ll be in town? And I’d love to hang! Heather from Mommy Message is going to be there, too, and I’m excited to meet her!
Now with that opening sentence, you might be surprised [...]








