You have a blog- Great! You probably have all the things in place to track the number of visitors you get each day, and what they like to view most, but are you getting comments on your blog? Comments show you what your readers think, how they perceive your writing, if you need to make …
When people start blogging, they think that it will be easy and won’t take a lot of time. This isn’t true, as any seasoned blogger can tell you. It requires a lot of time, and a lot of work to become a successful blogger. If you work smart though, you can make the most of …
Getting a few readers to visit you every and now and then on your blog is great, but do you know how to keep them coming back? After reading these tips, you will! Give them something to read When people begin reading you, they want to know that you will be posting often …
A goal of many bloggers is to get more comments on their blogs. If this is your goal, too, and you are wondering how you can make it happen, take a look at these very simple, yet very effective tips, on gaining more blog comments. Make your point known Too often, bloggers play it safe …
If you are new to blogging, you have probably heard a number of terms that don’t really make much sense to you, but many of them are words you definitely need to know. A “bounce rate” is one of those words, and it can have a huge impact on your page analytics. What is a …
If you ask any blogger where they get their images, they will tell you one or two free places they visit, or they will say they took the photo themselves. Unless you are a great photographer or have a little extra money to pay someone for unique images, you are probably in the market for …
Pinterest has many great functions, and one of those is helping you to grow your blog. Pinterest is one of the most powerful social media platforms for driving traffic. Take a look at these simple steps to utilize to use Pinterest as a tool to help your blog grow in ways you never thought about …
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Whether you are searching for your wife, mother, or another special someone for Christmas don’t forget the wonder of Christmas stockings- pulling out treasures one by one is not just for children. Spoil her by creating a stocking surprise with a luxury item that will delight and impress her with your good taste and …
When you are looking to play Santa and put together a stocking that wows- opt for quality over quantity every time. Include alongside all the usual stocking stuffer gifts a luxurious gift that show him how much you care at the holidays and year round. These 10 items will leave no doubt in his …
Can you believe we are already at the beginning of the holiday season? I love the holiday spirit, even if I am not a fan of the cold weather. Hot chocolate, warm blankets, spending time with family and great food are some of my favourite things about this time of year. It just wouldn’t …
“The Pie Face Game” is the newest creation from Hasbro that my family has been enjoying playing. It’s not often that I can get the girls to focus on playing a game together as a family but this is one game they didn’t want to stop playing! Gay Lea Whipped Cream, made with real …
We live in the Information Age and that is pretty exciting, isn’t it? It’s brought on a massive change in our society. Careers are built around technology and the average person is the new media. Many of us spend hours and hours in front of a computer screen working. Have you ever finished …
Credit cards seem like a necessary evil these days. They can be a great way to build a credit report that shines, but they are also a great way to ruin your credit. While it may seem easy enough not to amass credit card debt, it really can be quite difficult. Once you are in …
Did you know that Water makes up approximately 65% of the average human being? It should be no surprise that water impacts almost every process and function in our body. It shouldn’t be a stretch to understand the impact proper hydration plays on the health and wellness of your family. 9 Good Reasons to Start …
Celebrate family, friendship and fun in the surprise smash comedy hit of the year from the creators of How To Train Your Dragon and Shrek! In DreamWorks Animation’s HOME, Oh, a lovable misfit from another planet meets a girl named Tip. The two unlikely friends embark on the greatest journey of all time…the journey HOME. …
I’m a fairly crafty and creative type person and I love taking on do it yourself projects around my home. One of my most recently shared project was my vintage mirror makeover. Making over mirrors can be a fairly fun and frugal project. I was lucky enough to have a vintage mirror on hand …
Whether you’re embarking on an exotic trip of a lifetime or relaxing at home this March Break, everyone needs a little R&R! Let’s face it—life can be stressful. No matter what your March Break plans entail, there are great reasons for staying local and getting away. Just make sure you kick your feet …
Easter is right around the corner, which means you need to get ready for some Easter fun! If you want to spend some quality time with your family this Easter, then plan a night in watching Easter movies. These top Easter movies are perfect for spending a little extra time with the people who …
I think as parents we all have regrets. I certainly have some of my own and the biggest is that I went back to work when Keira turned 1. It was out of necessity at that point but it is still something I regret doing very much. My heart wasn’t in it anymore, I missed …
When you’ve caught the last scraps of tinsel floating around the house, and your New Year’s resolutions have fallen by the wayside, there’s still a final holiday tradition left to enjoy: dreading the arrival of holiday bills. Yes, this time every year, thousands of Canadians are struck with cases of Bill Avoidance Disorder – BAD …