With the economy the way it is right it is important to have a hold on your finances. But sometimes it is hard. Lots of people are on strict budgets and every penny helps. There are many people that I know, myself included, that have had a major life change and could definitely use the…
Have you ever wondered just who it is that you talk to when you call customer service for a company? Do they really have a room full of people that do nothing but answer the phones? A lot of companies might. But, chances are that they may use a outsourcing service like Global Response. And…
As you may remember, I have represented eBay for well over a year as a eBay Classifieds Ambassador. That group has now been morphed, expanded, and improved into the new eBay Parent Panel. I’m very excited to be a part of it. I have been addicted to eBay for so long anyway. I buy. I…
I have posted before about how much I believe in ChicaLogic Products. I was first “befriended” by them back in October 2009. I have had the opporunity to test and review their 2 products, ChicaPC-Fix and ChicaPC-Shield on several occasions. Both have saved one of my computers more than once. So, when ChicaLogic approached me…
I have been a business owner for the better part of 10 years. My business has evolved a few times, but I have always had some sort of side business in addition to my full-time job. I have always had a passion for “hustling” for lack of a better word. For my first business, I…
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Last week I had the pleasure of being a guest on Brand Blogger Radio with the gorgeous, petite Beth Rosen of 4 Keys Media. Beth hosts this weekly show that focuses on bloggers working with brands. Also on the show was the awesome Rae Lewis-Thornton and Jenny Pilar-Smythe. It was a great show. And as…
I have mentioned before that I have a serious addiction for office supplies and notepads. Organizers and pretty girlie pads is on that list. I am always looking for new ones. And the fancier the better! I saw the call for momAgenda Council of Media Moms members. I applied. And one day, I was excited…
This is not a big deal for some. But this was actually the first time that my taxes have even been “professionally” done. GASP! For the past few years my husband (now ex) always did them. A couple of times my mom who does taxes for many did them. I was going to let me…
As previously mentioned, I have this new show on MomTV, Tech Talk After Dark. My plan was to get it hopping after the New Year. But, I started early because I had a cool opp to attend a function with Dell which I broadcast to my viewers. That was on December 16. Now I am…
If you are looking to post an ad on a blogger site, consider this one! I am currently running a couple of specials that are a bargain! Also available are guest posts, sponsored posts, and more. You can check out my Media Kit full of stats and info if you like, contact me with questions…
Yes, that’s right. I am going to BlogHer! I am sooo excited. I kinda sorta went to BlogHer last year. I was just really realizing the whole “community” behind blogging. I did not know what to expect. I didn’t want to go down that road just yet. Plus, I think I found out about BlogHer…
Join me and a great group of tech savvy ladies as we talk technology that will help busy moms manage their time. The party goes from 9-11 ET (8CT, 7MT, 6PT). What: Girls’ Night Out (#gno) Twitter party (Click here to learn about #gno!) When: Tuesday, June 8, 9-11 p.m. EST (8CT, 7 MT, &…
If not, please go and vote! Remember, you are not only voting for me. But just for voting you get a chance at winning this months prize! The stakes this month are 2 – $200 AT&T Gift cards, and 2 HTC Tilt 2 phones! Keep them both, give one away, sell one on Ebay! You…
I am teaming up with BitDefender and BitMoms to bring you content all about keeping our computers, ourselves, and especially our children safe on the internet. The BitMoms community is pretty new, so let’s help them built it! There are great benefits to joining the community and the blog network such as customized content, conference…
As you all know I have been working with eBay Classifieds (formerly Kijiji) for a bit. Love them. I am also guilty of having a HUGE pile of old baby clothes, car seats, high chairs, baby toys, and more in my basement! I just donated several bags of clothes yesterday, but there is still so…
About 2 weeks ago I was invited to have tea with Oprah. Ok.. well not really, she was not there, but I did have tea with a bunch of awesome mommy bloggers, and the wonderful staff The Oprah Store. I have actually tried to get on Oprah’s show as a guest twice. The first time…
A couple of weeks ago I hung out in downtown Chicago with a bunch of awesome mommy bloggers, the Mominatrix, and Kenmore. I had no idea the the Kenmore Live Studio even existed, but I am so glad that I know now! We had good food, good drinks, and a lot of fun. We had…
The April stint of the AT&T Lose the Laptop contest is coming to a close tomorrow. You have today and tomorrow left to vote and be entered to win BOTH a $250 American Airlines Gift certificate PLUS your very own HTC Tilt 2 device. Browse on over to the Lose the Laptop site, read my…
Sometimes life is really good. I love networking. I guess I always have, even before it was called networking. I have always been quick to make friends, and I have no problem talking with new folks and instantly turning them into friends. On April 11th I attended an incredible event for mom bloggers in the…
I LOVED Galena. I’ve been in IL for 36 years today and I had never been to Galena. I had barely even heard of it! But is definitely one of those hidden treasures of Illinois and I LOVED it. It is a really, really, really beautiful place. So beautiful in fact that I took almost 500 pictures! Over 450…
Along with the rename and site relaunch of the new and improved eBay Classifieds there is also a completely new iPhone app. There are a tons of cool features added that let you quickly and easy not only browse and purchase items, but also list items. And using the iPhone camera you can easily snap…
So, just as soon as we all got used to saying that name and having great fun with it… they went and changed the name on us! Actually it happened last week, but I’ve been busy. I am actually happy about the change. My conversations about who I was working with usually went like this……
It’s been about a week since I got back from San Jose. Since that time I have been thinking a LOT about how to put my experience into words. But it ain’t easy! As you will see, I started writing most of this post while I was on the plane on the way back. I…
Yes, this post is a bit late, but I have been on a whirlwind and I am catching up! On Friday, March 19 I had the pleasure of spending the day at the Dyson Headquarters in downtown Chicago. It was awesome! We started the day with a quick tour of the Dyson office. I would…
I will be leaving on a jet plane… Thanks to the wonderful folks at Ebay and Kijiji that I have been delighted to work with I will be attending the first ever Kijiji Ambassador’s Day at the Ebay headquarters on Monday. I am very excited!! I have never been to Cali before, so that in…
Yesterday I spent a FUN couple of hours with the Little Debbie Street Crew. They were here in Chicago at Union Station pushing their yummy new chocolate cupcakes. I had first tried them when I spoke at the Type-A Mom Conference where Little Debbie was a sponsor. Good stuff! I was told that it took…
