I have officially made it. I now receive mean tweets. Now, that’s not to say I’ve never faced any negativity as a blogger before. On a couple of occasions over the years I have been called to task because I didn’t ask tough enough questions of my celebrity interviewees (for example, about political/religious beliefs that […] Read more…
Meanwhile, On Kate’s Instagram…
While I still love to delve into topics here on the blog, I also do a lot of “microblogging” on social media. I have the most followers on Twitter, but I’m finding almost zero interaction there lately (is it just me?) so I post a lot to Facebook and Instagram, where my followers seem much […] Read more…
My Top 10 Posts of 2016
After eliminating giveaway posts, these were my top ten most-viewed posts of 2016! Clearly, readers are into Momterviews, with education, beauty and fashion thrown in there too! #10 My New Eyebrows: Microblading from Permanent Beauty by Kalyna # 9 Ask the Teacher: My Segment on THE SOCIAL (P.S. I’m back on the show January 23!) # […] Read more…
This Mom’s Blogger/Brand Wish List For 2017
Forget a Christmas wish list filled with lots of “stuff”…the sugarplums dancing in my head are actually the great brands that I am dreaming of working with next year. Maybe St. Nick would be good enough to bring this list to their attention and make some of my Christmas wishes come true in 2017! Since […] Read more…
When Your Mom Is a Blogger {by my 10 year old daughter}
I am Olivia Winn, and my mother created This Mom Loves. I can’t remember a time when she was not a blogger- writing on the weekends, going on trips and taking photos for others to see. And it definitely has pros. First, free stuff! People send things to mom, or let her go on trips […] Read more…
What Will You Share? (Call For Guest Posters!)
Hey, you! I’m offering an opportunity for guest posters on my blog…and I bet you have something to share! -photos and details of a renovation/decorating project, craft or recipe -a business or product you want to promote -a blog or website of your own that you want to get more eyes on-parenting musings or advice-fashion […] Read more…
My Top 10 Posts of 2015!
Today I’m counting down my Top 10 (non-giveaway) posts of 2015! Did you miss any? # 10 My Appearance on The Social (this was my very first appearance – the second one was too recent to rack up enough hits to make the list!) # 9 Behind-the-Scenes at Global’s The Morning Show (You’ll notice there have […] Read more…
Blog Bits: How Email Subscriptions Work
Warning: this post is not intended for experienced bloggers with email delivery programs set up and running. I’m actually writing this for the large majority of my readers who are not bloggers, many of whom have asked me questions lately about how it works when you subscribe to a blog through email. Newbie bloggers might […] Read more…
My First Official Photo Shoot: The Big Reveal
Last Sunday I attended a neat little party called “Headshots and Happy Hour”. Hosted by the lovely Alex (@clippo, I Don’t Blog), it was an opportunity for a handful of bloggers to get together and have new headshots taken by the very talented Cherie-Lynn Buchanan (@clbuchanan, CL Buchanan Photography). As each of us waited for […] Read more…
Deep Thoughts on My Blogging Voice
A very lovely and loyal reader e-mailed me earlier this week with some amazing feedback (I do know her in real life, but no, she’s not related to me!) The subject of her e-mail was “Thoughts”, which could go in any number of directions, but what was on her mind ended up being very valuable […] Read more…