Monthly Archives: May 2012
First Week of Freedom
Life lately has been much less stressful. I no longer have to cram all my classes, rehearsals, meetings and errands into the few hours after work before crashing in bed. I can schedule rehearsals during the day, walk the dog… Read more
05.30.12 and Tagged freelance, life
6 Weeks to a Better Blog Recap
Thank you to everyone (writers and readers alike) who participated in 6 Weeks to a Better Blog! I can’t believe how fast it went by. Now is the time for the most important part of every project, looking back to… Read more
05.29.12 and Tagged 6 Weeks to a Better BlogWorld Steampunk Expo
This weekend we performed at the World Steampunk Expo and it was so much fun! Every single person was dressed in their best Victorian time traveling outfits and carrying their crazy light-up, spinning inventions. After we set up the rig,… Read more
05.28.12 and Tagged weird sisters6 Weeks to a Better Blog: Taking Delicious Food Photos
I’m sad to say, 6 Weeks to a Better Blog has come to an end, but I’m happy that the last post is coming from Jess of Tenpenny Splendid. I’ve been drooling over her recipes and photos for months now,… Read more
05.25.12 and Tagged 6 Weeks to a Better BlogHow I Made The Escape
To take advice from one of my favorite bloggers who recently wrote a piece called “Let’s not pretend it’s always easy,” I wanted to talk a little (err…a lot) about how I was able to leave my corporate day job.… Read more
05.22.12 and Tagged achieving goals, life, work6 Weeks to a Better Blog: Shooting a DIY Project
I can’t believe we’re already in week 6! Just a few more posts left! We’ve talked about shooting outfit photos and today Dana is here from Wonder Forest with her tips on shooting a DIY project. + When photographing your… Read more
05.21.12 and Tagged 6 Weeks to a Better BlogIt Came from Planet B!
Here are a few photos from the opening of It Came from Planet B! These are all from the end of the show when, after being abducted from the small town of Springdale Hollow, all of the townspeople return glowing… Read more
05.20.12 and Tagged circus, weird sistersLife Lately: Day & Night
[ day / night ] This week has been exhausting. Work all day, rehearse all night, and somewhere in there I fit in teaching class and a dentist appointment. I’ve been driving to rehearsal, getting blasted with black light paint… Read more
05.17.12 and Tagged circus, life6 Weeks Design Tip: Organizing Your Posts
Tags, categories, labels, buttons, lists, photos, blurbs…what is the best way to organize your posts? I’m always an advocate of keeping a clean sidebar and deleting anything that isn’t useful to your readers, but one thing I see a lot… Read more
05.16.12 and Tagged 6 Weeks to a Better BlogSilly, stressful, sleepy, relaxing, muddy, wet, fun weekend
This weekend was stressful, muddy, silly, sleepy, relaxing, wet and FUN! Essentially all seven dwarves mixed into one. It started on Friday when I left work early to pack, pick up Jenna and drive the 2.5 hours north for a… Read more
05.15.12 and Tagged weekend6 Weeks: Using Your Blog to Promote Your Business
Hello SillyGrrl friends, I’m Sandi, and I’m thrilled to be here today joining in for the 6 weeks to a Better Blog Series, thanks so much Sarah for having me. I’m a blogger and a handmade artist and I run… Read more
05.14.12 and Tagged 6 Weeks to a Better Blog6 Weeks to a Better Blog: Promoting Your Shop
Hello everyone! I’m excited to share a few tips with you for Sarah’s 6 Weeks series, and I’d like to send a big thank you to her for including me! My name is Susannah, and I blog over at SusannahBean.com.… Read more
05.14.12 and Tagged 6 Weeks to a Better BlogBlog Love
Gala wrote about her favorite photo apps. Thumbs up on Camera+, Camera Awesome and Pixfx >>> Why successful people are crazy…and you should be too >>> The World’s Longest Invoice >>> Moose skull DIY…kinda gross, kinda badass >>> Bobbi wrote… Read more
05.13.12 and Tagged blog love6 Weeks to a Better Blog: Adding Sponsors
Today’s post is about a recent trend in the blog world. I’ve been writing online in some form or another since middle school (a very long time ago!) and only in the past few year have sponsors become something that… Read more
05.11.12 and Tagged 6 Weeks to a Better Blog6 Weeks: Sponsorship Programs
I’m Kyla Roma, a twenty something web designer, friendly introvert, thrifting addict and vegetarian foodie. I’m the co-owner and managing director of Freckled Nest Design, and I blog weekly about my life, good food, and handmade that makes me swoon… Read more
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