This is our FOURTH anniversary Blab, which means that for one whole month, we have been blabbing every thursday night on topics that appeal and support bloggers. Now, I’m not sure about my co-host Fadra Nally, but for me, the […]
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Daily Musings
Blogger Products, and What They Mean
November 17, 2015
One of the hardest shifts for a blogger to make when they monetize their site is to figure out what their blogger products are. Understand WHAT you sell is as important as WHO you are selling to. (the …
Fun Crayola Gift Ideas to Keep the Kids Busy All Holiday! #canWin
November 17, 2015
The holidays can be long. The earlier nights in the winter mean that those 2 weeks the kids are off school are TWICE as long as they are in the summer. But to beat the …
Smart Gift Ideas for Smart Kids #Giveaway
November 17, 2015
All summer long I find myself wishing we had various items for the kids. There were those summer days we dreamed for a king size hammock to swing under the trees, and those summer nights …
Understanding your ASSETS as a Blogger & How to Deliver Results
November 16, 2015
Just because you are a blogger, doesn't mean your BLOG is your best asset. This is the main reason I switched to calling myself an INFLUENCER. I use various platforms and assets to broadcast messages …
How to Make Twitter Lists
November 16, 2015
Learning how to make twitter lists can be one of the most useful tools for managing your twitter following and being able to focus your engagement and support on specific accounts. While it isn't the …
How to Make Homemade Plum Liqueur
November 16, 2015
This summer our plum tree over delivered in fruit. We had almost 200 lbs of juicy purple plums and the kids could only eat SO many in their lunches. We dried some, but plums don't actually …
Surviving Sick Days #StreamTeam
November 14, 2015
This is the exact time of year that the sick days seem to become a regular part of the week. One kid down, then another, and another. Soon dad is in bed with the dreaded …
Busy Gals Guide to Being Presentable
November 12, 2015
Things get busy around this time of year. With work filling my days, kids activities my evenings and trying to get all the holiday things done before the actual holiday arrives, I barely have time …
How To Write an Email to a Brand
November 12, 2015
Again and again I get asked, but HOW do you actually write a pitch email? To me, it comes very naturally, my goals being to open the door to conversation, share what I have to …
Julie & Fadra Livestream chat: All About YouTube w/ @shuggilippo @mylifesuckers. Nov.12 6pm PST
November 10, 2015
Youtube is one of the biggest opportunities for influencers to jump in and make their mark, but one of the biggest questions people have when starting a YouTube channel is WHAT to do! I am so …
Manipulation and Reverse Psychology To Better Your Kids
November 9, 2015
Kids get bored. As a parent, and former kid myself, I know this. But, it is something that I frequently forget. To be able to capture a child's attention, for a prolonged period of time …
Why Would a Blogger Want to Blab?
November 6, 2015
Blab is a fairly new live streaming platform that is becoming all the rage. Like periscope, individuals can create accounts and live stream broadcasts. But, there are a few things that make Blab even BETTER …
Fadra & Julie Show, Travel Blogging Blab Thrs Nov 5, 6pm PST
November 4, 2015
As an influencer there are a few fabulous opportunities that are the BIG ones! Travel blogging is one of them. While travel bloggers don't "often" receive additional compensation on top of their trip, having the …
Something happened in the 2nd half of this year. I went from being stressed and overworked, and fighting for every dollar, to being more organized, balancing work and life, and wanting to give something back. I …
