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Risk-taking & the dress that reminds me of Peter Shankman

by Andrea on May 14, 2012 · 26 comments

So yesterday was Mother’s Day. It was my first as the mom of two boys and my only request was to sleep in as long as possible before it was time to get ready for church. Mainly, I just didn’t feel like “doing breakfast” and navigating the newest rendition of 40 thousand questions before coffee. [...]

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Disney’s magic well runs deep

by Andrea on May 7, 2012 · 7 comments

When it comes to working with moms, Disney gets it. I mean they really really get it. As a blogger who works with different advertisers and brands, I can say a little bit about this. I don’t have much marketing experience in my background (Political Science for the win!) so I hesitate to talk about the [...]

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If you go to one blogging conference this year, make it Type-A-Parent

by Andrea on March 26, 2012 · 4 comments

Today I want to tell you about one of my favorite blogging conferences. Why? Because some of you have asked me questions about the “how” of blogging as a business and I am hoping to give you some info to help you get started. I am thrilled to be an official Conference Partner for the [...]

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Professional Goals for 2012

by Andrea on January 3, 2012 · 7 comments

I am really excited about 2012 professionally. I am on the other side of the newborn phase, I learned a lot about blogging and writing in general in 2011 and I am looking forward to helping my family financially when I can. I don’t talk about my professional goals too often because my life is [...]

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Are you ready for Facebook Timeline?

by Andrea on December 15, 2011 · 2 comments

***Taking a break from parenting topics today to call your attention to my nerdy side*** Facebook is making some exciting changes and today is the day! Public rollout of Facebook’s “Timeline” view starts today giving an entirely new perspective on the way we view our online data. The change was announced at this year’s f8 [...]

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Why Lifestyle Blogging Isn’t Dead

by Andrea on August 6, 2011 · 19 comments

Have you ever had that moment in a room full of professionals when you think, Wow, I am SO not qualified to be here!? I definitely have and it usually takes a fair amount of chocolate, friendly encouragement and a stroll down memory lane to remind myself that not only am I qualified, I am [...]

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Where in the Web is Lil-Kid-Things?

by Andrea on April 27, 2011 · 0 comments

Hey ya’ll! It’s been a crazy week full of two-year old tantrums, 32 year old pregnant lady tirades and some good old fashioned allergies. We’re making it but slow and steadily for sure. I just wanted to share a couple of articles that I wrote for some other blogs this week! My monthly column, A [...]

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Why should a Blogger Join Mom Spark Media?

by Andrea on April 25, 2011 · 3 comments

Total disclosure here. I am a member of Mom Spark Media and have been since it was created in 2010. If you have been reading Lil-Kid-Things for it’s occasional reviews or have entered one of my giveaways, there is a good chance it came through Mom Spark Media. And now that MSM is starting it’s [...]

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On Being Known

by Andrea on March 28, 2011 · 2 comments

Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart… Jeremiah 1:5 I have been thinking about the topic of “being known” for the past couple of weeks. As a Blogger it makes sense to think about how you can increase your reach. We study ways to make [...]

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Save Money with Brad’s Deals!

by Andrea on March 15, 2011 · 0 comments

I love to shop. I really do, but like so many of us my family is on a pretty strict budget. So, I rely on savings websites like Brad’s Deals to make sure I get the most for my money. This site is new to me and it is great! They literally have a deal [...]

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