Starting your first blog is a fun and exciting thing, but it can also be a little scary at the same time. Before you decide on a blogging platform, purchase a domain name, or write your very first post, you have two major decisions to make: what are you going to blog about and what […]
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image via Pinterest Happy Friday Everyone! We had a taste of spring this week which inspired my “Lunching over LA” image above! I know it is cold again today, and it is going to be cold for a bit more, but it will start to get better soon. It just has to right? To help […]
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image via Pinterest Wohoo! A brand wants to work with you! It is a great opportunity, the brand just wants you to sign an agreement to formalize everything. Before you sign on the dotted line, carefully read the entire agreement. Here are some things to look out for: Who is the other party? Is […]
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Happy Valentines Day loves! I know that we are all a little tried of the snow, but I think that snow is so romantic and cozy. It makes for the perfect Valentine’s Day. I hope that all of you have a wonderful day – and weekend. This is my first Friday Five and I loved […]
Read MoreGetting ready for a big night out got much easier when goldplaited hit the scene. The finishing salon has become a favorite of Chicago bloggers, who flock there for hair and makeup services. We chatted with with Mal and Corinna, the sister’s behind goldplaited, about using social media for marketing, and how bloggers and brands can […]
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As bloggers our brands exist, very publicly, online. We spend hours each week at our keyboards crafting the perfect message and maintaining our sites. But, we are also social butterflies and while people will find your site through SEO, Guest Posts and Social Media, nothing beats handing someone a good-old-fashioned business card. The restaurant manager, […]
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