This past weekend, I had the pleasure of going to a local William Coffee Shop {I highly recommend their cinnamon scones for breakfast...so sinfully delightful!} and meeting up with some local tweeps.
@RNashPhoto
@ListedPhotog
@downshiftingPOS
and the ever inspirational @TimeOutMom
Things have been a crazy whirlwind over here lately, between us selling our home much faster than we anticipated to looking for our new house to considering building...all with two toddlers. Our son is 1 {and a half} and Sweet Stella's just turned one. Both have so much promise and amazing things going for them, and I have so many visions of hope for them both.
Though, I've been feeling...tired...exhausted...overwhelmed...defeated. Am I doing enough for both of my babies...being a good mom and a great mompreneur? So many questions...
Then, I went to this coffee date and had my socks knocked off. Rebecca, Melissa, Heidi and Margarita were fantastic to meet up with, and filled my sails with so much positivity. They talked about their busy lives as moms, photographers, entrepreneurs, organizers, social media strategists...women.
It was so very empowering, and have me a great deal of focus.
So starts a new series for Wednesday blogposts...about me being a WAHM. How I do it, what inspires me, what keeps me going...and how I keep it real, bring focus to myself and stay level with a busy toddler.
If you're a WAHM (working-at-home-mama) I encourage you to reach out into your community and connect. You never know where likeminded women are hiding. They might be people that you connect with daily on Twitter, or people that stumble across your business page on Facebook. Make it a habit to meet with them, be it one-on-one or in a group setting, and really get down to the nitty gritty. Who are you as a WAHM? What makes you who you are?
Ladies, thank you so very much for our Coffee Break. I look forward to many more!
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December 14, 2011
September 16, 2011
Sponsorship ShoutOut: Baby Shmizz
You may have noticed a little tab at the top called Sponsorship. I’m currently selling ad space (at a variety of different level and with different perks, including but not limited to ad buttons, exclusive products made with your Brand, and BlogHer’12 exposure) and have had some really awesome brands and bloggers jump on board!
My first fantastic sponsor is Shannon, from Baby Shmizz. Shannon (aside from having the best name on the history of the planet) is an awesome blogger who is building her readership and expanding her horizons.
Over on Baby Shmizz, you’ll see not only adorable photos and videos of her little man, Jack, but you’ll also be introduced to a world of awesome books, product reviews and giveaways for Mom, baby gear reviews and crazy giveaways for the kiddo, favourite lists and an overall witty charm. Afterall, it’s her wit and charm that drew me to her in the first place (as well as going through pregnancy at the same time, and being able to relate to one another throughout our journey to become Mama’s)
Coming soon to Baby Shmizz are Gunapod Sleep Sack and a custom handmade cupcake stand giveaways in October! She’ll also have a freebie link for a kid-focused computer app in mid-October!
Together, we’ll be kicking off She Works Hard For The Money – a Thursday Blog Hop for Working Mamas, WAHM’s and SAHM’s who coupon, save, and are otherwise awesome with money management. Stay tuned for more details…including our first hop on October 6th, complete with cute button!
What’s next for Shannon and Baby Shmizz? Well, BlogHer’12 is definitely on the horizon (we’re going to be roomies and I’m thrilled!), as well as blog sponsorship, reviews, more giveaways for her readership, growing her Facebook fan page, and her Twitter followers…just to name a few things.
Go check her out! If the photos of Jack aren’t reason enough to stick around her blog for a few minutes, then call me crazy!
August 1, 2011
Civic Holiday: Mama Blogger Monday...Very Bloggy
Good morning and happy Civic Holiday Monday to you all!
Blogging has been lacking around these parts lately, and while I am dealing with some very difficult personal challenges (two deaths...one of my best friend's Grandfather, a truly spectacular dude in every sense of the word, and another of a very dear friend who died suddenly yesterday) I will try my best to post on a more regular schedule this week.
Today, I'd like to take a moment to introduce you to Beth from Very Bloggy. I first met Beth when Socialmoms.com was promoting some of my treat flags, and I immediately started following her and her journey on Twitter.
She's witty, and cool, and happens to be a pizza-holic. A self proclaimed amateur wino (who isn't a wino! Wine is possibly the best thing on earth!), hippie...and fellow Etsian. Here's why she blogs and what keeps her fingers typing...
I started Very Bloggy not really knowing what my focus or subject matter would be. Then, I had my son. When I became a mother, it was obvious to me that my blog had to be about parenthood. I had so many questions, and wanted to connect with other parents, and life was full of those funny little rookie parent moments. For the past 3 years, I have blogged about the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to my experience as a SAHM in San Francisco. I write a lot about parenting, food, urban life and green living, but really no topic is off-limits. The blog also served as a surprisingly amazing support system during my recent miscarriage--I was so glad I had my community of readers and fellow bloggers to get me through. It made me realize what a great group of people I had found, and I'm more motivated than ever to keep blogging and networking.
I hope you love following Beth as much as I do!
Blogging has been lacking around these parts lately, and while I am dealing with some very difficult personal challenges (two deaths...one of my best friend's Grandfather, a truly spectacular dude in every sense of the word, and another of a very dear friend who died suddenly yesterday) I will try my best to post on a more regular schedule this week.
Today, I'd like to take a moment to introduce you to Beth from Very Bloggy. I first met Beth when Socialmoms.com was promoting some of my treat flags, and I immediately started following her and her journey on Twitter.
She's witty, and cool, and happens to be a pizza-holic. A self proclaimed amateur wino (who isn't a wino! Wine is possibly the best thing on earth!), hippie...and fellow Etsian. Here's why she blogs and what keeps her fingers typing...
I started Very Bloggy not really knowing what my focus or subject matter would be. Then, I had my son. When I became a mother, it was obvious to me that my blog had to be about parenthood. I had so many questions, and wanted to connect with other parents, and life was full of those funny little rookie parent moments. For the past 3 years, I have blogged about the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to my experience as a SAHM in San Francisco. I write a lot about parenting, food, urban life and green living, but really no topic is off-limits. The blog also served as a surprisingly amazing support system during my recent miscarriage--I was so glad I had my community of readers and fellow bloggers to get me through. It made me realize what a great group of people I had found, and I'm more motivated than ever to keep blogging and networking.
I hope you love following Beth as much as I do!
July 8, 2011
Y3W Friday: TAG Twitter Party!
It's nearing the date for the Nomination Twitter Party for The Artisan Group!!
July 14th, 8pm EST marks our second Twitter Party, where tonnes of handmade goodies from incredibly talented artisans!
Remember...
- Follow @sweetstellas, @atutudes, @ajsweetsoap
- Follow#artisangroup
- Answer trivia questions asked by @atutudes. Correct answers will go into a draw for prizes (drawn by random.org)
- Engage in fun chat with @ajsweetsoap about your favourite shows, actors and moments!
- Stay up to date on the latest happenings by following @theartisangroup
- Winners will be announced on Twitter, and reposted here on July 15th!
The prizes have grown since our first twitter party, and we are incredibly excited to announce our line-up for next week!
Sweet Stella's, photo memory box
Beez Kneez, stationary
Tina Dean Designs, wristlet purse
13 Black Cat Designs, handpainted necklace
Studio827 KC, journal
LCVintage, vintage jewellery
Ilene Price Design, notecards
Aromatic Health Shop, choice of one product from her shop
Nathalie Girard, Open Pinch Hoop earrings
And back by popular demand....bonus questions at the end!! 3 awesome prizes will be up for grabs from Beez Kneez, Sweet Stella's, and Helena Pion Photograhy!
See you on Twitter!
July 14th, 8pm EST marks our second Twitter Party, where tonnes of handmade goodies from incredibly talented artisans!
Remember...
- Follow @sweetstellas, @atutudes, @ajsweetsoap
- Follow#artisangroup
- Answer trivia questions asked by @atutudes. Correct answers will go into a draw for prizes (drawn by random.org)
- Engage in fun chat with @ajsweetsoap about your favourite shows, actors and moments!
- Stay up to date on the latest happenings by following @theartisangroup
- Winners will be announced on Twitter, and reposted here on July 15th!
The prizes have grown since our first twitter party, and we are incredibly excited to announce our line-up for next week!
Sweet Stella's, photo memory box
Beez Kneez, stationary
Tina Dean Designs, wristlet purse
13 Black Cat Designs, handpainted necklace
Studio827 KC, journal
LCVintage, vintage jewellery
Ilene Price Design, notecards
Aromatic Health Shop, choice of one product from her shop
Nathalie Girard, Open Pinch Hoop earrings
And back by popular demand....bonus questions at the end!! 3 awesome prizes will be up for grabs from Beez Kneez, Sweet Stella's, and Helena Pion Photograhy!
See you on Twitter!
May 12, 2011
Thankful Thursday: Kristal and Denise
Last night, The Artisan Group held its very first Twitter Party. It was a HUGE success and the conversation lasted a full half an hour after the party wrap up time! #artisangroup was even a trending topic only minutes into the party!
Big congratulations to the winners from the party last night, which will be formally announced on the brand shiny new Artisan Group blog!
Winners are:
Q1 Tiffany Ard - ArtbyAfton – 8x10 print
Q2 Barbie Spruill - Little Free Radical – Giftcard to Etsy shop $15
Q3 Cheryl Morreale - Sweet Stella’s – stationary box with custom notestack
Q4 Ashley Harris - BeezKneez – stationary set
Q5 Miranda Bouck - AJSweet Soap – popcorn and gelato soaps
Q6 Summer Ison - AWE Shop – silver spiral earrings
Q7 Staci Salazar - Honeyprint - $20gift card
Q8 Katherine Kennerly - BeezKneez – stationary set
B1 Ashley Harris - FancyDesigns - choice of stationary
B2 Charline Williams - Sweet Stella's - hand painted journal
B3 S. Dulaney - BeezKnees - stationary set
Today, I wanted to send out a very special thank you to my co-hosts last night, Kristal from Atutudes and Denise from AJSweetSoaps.
Last night during the party, what you didn't see was me frantically trying to post and reply to everyone's questions while Kristal collected all of the correct trivia answers and Denise interacted with participants and kept the conversation going.
What you didn't see was the moment at Question6 when TweetDeck told me that I was over my status update limit and had been placed in Twitter jail, essentially. You didn't see the direct messages frantically sent to Denise and Kristal for their support, but you did see them come to the rescue to keep the party going!
What you didn't see was the excitement being shared between the members of The Artisan Group with all of your involvement, and that we can't wait to do it all over again once this years Nominees are announced! Stay Tuned!
Big congratulations to the winners from the party last night, which will be formally announced on the brand shiny new Artisan Group blog!
Winners are:
Q1 Tiffany Ard - ArtbyAfton – 8x10 print
Q2 Barbie Spruill - Little Free Radical – Giftcard to Etsy shop $15
Q3 Cheryl Morreale - Sweet Stella’s – stationary box with custom notestack
Q4 Ashley Harris - BeezKneez – stationary set
Q5 Miranda Bouck - AJSweet Soap – popcorn and gelato soaps
Q6 Summer Ison - AWE Shop – silver spiral earrings
Q7 Staci Salazar - Honeyprint - $20gift card
Q8 Katherine Kennerly - BeezKneez – stationary set
B1 Ashley Harris - FancyDesigns - choice of stationary
B2 Charline Williams - Sweet Stella's - hand painted journal
B3 S. Dulaney - BeezKnees - stationary set
Today, I wanted to send out a very special thank you to my co-hosts last night, Kristal from Atutudes and Denise from AJSweetSoaps.
Last night during the party, what you didn't see was me frantically trying to post and reply to everyone's questions while Kristal collected all of the correct trivia answers and Denise interacted with participants and kept the conversation going.
What you didn't see was the moment at Question6 when TweetDeck told me that I was over my status update limit and had been placed in Twitter jail, essentially. You didn't see the direct messages frantically sent to Denise and Kristal for their support, but you did see them come to the rescue to keep the party going!
What you didn't see was the excitement being shared between the members of The Artisan Group with all of your involvement, and that we can't wait to do it all over again once this years Nominees are announced! Stay Tuned!
May 5, 2011
Thankful Thursday: Twitter
I was himming and hawing last night while trying to get comfortable in bed and trying fruitlessly to fall asleep about what I would post today for Thankful Thursday.
It just dawned on my right now...3:14pm EST...that I am very thankful for Twitter.
Without Twitter, and following people like Kristal from @atutudes, I wouldn't have known or linked with with The Artisan Group.
Without Twitter, I wouldn't have been asked by Metro News to send them a press release, and that article would never have happened.
Without Twitter, I wouldn't be able to chat with the mom's that I love so much and who have been such a huge support of my role as a mom and MOMpreneur, on a daily basis.
Without Twitter, I woudln't be able to reach out and connect with hundreds if not thousands of people, participate in TweetUp's, host a Tweetup for The Artisan Group, or link up with charities that are looking for product donations.
So, thank you Twitter! Social media is amazing...don't fight it! Hop on into the conversations!
It just dawned on my right now...3:14pm EST...that I am very thankful for Twitter.
Without Twitter, and following people like Kristal from @atutudes, I wouldn't have known or linked with with The Artisan Group.
Without Twitter, I wouldn't have been asked by Metro News to send them a press release, and that article would never have happened.
Without Twitter, I wouldn't be able to chat with the mom's that I love so much and who have been such a huge support of my role as a mom and MOMpreneur, on a daily basis.
Without Twitter, I woudln't be able to reach out and connect with hundreds if not thousands of people, participate in TweetUp's, host a Tweetup for The Artisan Group, or link up with charities that are looking for product donations.
So, thank you Twitter! Social media is amazing...don't fight it! Hop on into the conversations!
April 29, 2011
Y3W Friday: TAG Twitter Party
It's Friday, which means more information on the Artisan Group Twitter Party...
coming this May 11th at 8pm EST!
So, here are the specs on our party:
- Follow @sweetstellas, @atutudes, @ajsweetsoap
- Follow#artisangroup
- answer questions about your favourite Primetime shows, actors, moments, what YOU think should be nominated for the Emmys this year (be sure to respond directly to @sweetstellas, @atutudes, or @ajsweetsoap)
- win prizes, drawn at random! Winners will be announced on Twitter, and reposted here on May 12th!
What are some of the prizes that you can win? Only some of the most unique art from Artisan Group members, which is being produced from their very hands and set for the GBK Productions Gifting Suite at the Emmy's!
An 8x10 print from ArtbyAfton
$15 credit from Little Free Radical
Silver Spiral Earrings from AWE Shop
Popcorn Soap from AJSweetSoap
Staionary Set from Beez Kneez
Stationary Box and Custom Notestack from Sweet Stella's
$20 Giftcard to Honeyprint
We'll see what other goodies we can round up for you all between now and then!
Set your clocks, program your Blackberries!
Join us on May 11th at 8pmEST to win some amazing handcrafted Emmy's swag!
coming this May 11th at 8pm EST!
So, here are the specs on our party:
- Follow @sweetstellas, @atutudes, @ajsweetsoap
- Follow#artisangroup
- answer questions about your favourite Primetime shows, actors, moments, what YOU think should be nominated for the Emmys this year (be sure to respond directly to @sweetstellas, @atutudes, or @ajsweetsoap)
- win prizes, drawn at random! Winners will be announced on Twitter, and reposted here on May 12th!
What are some of the prizes that you can win? Only some of the most unique art from Artisan Group members, which is being produced from their very hands and set for the GBK Productions Gifting Suite at the Emmy's!
An 8x10 print from ArtbyAfton
$15 credit from Little Free Radical
Silver Spiral Earrings from AWE Shop
Popcorn Soap from AJSweetSoap
Staionary Set from Beez Kneez
Stationary Box and Custom Notestack from Sweet Stella's
$20 Giftcard to Honeyprint
We'll see what other goodies we can round up for you all between now and then!
Set your clocks, program your Blackberries!
Join us on May 11th at 8pmEST to win some amazing handcrafted Emmy's swag!
April 24, 2011
Special Post: Artisan Group Twitter Party
We have a very exciting announcement to make!
Join us on May 11th at 8pm EST for our first Artisan Group Twitter Party!
We'll be asking questions about the Emmy's, your favourite shows, anticipated fashion disasters and more!
Follow @sweetstellas, @atutudes, @ajsweetsoap, as well as hashtag #artisangroup and you could walk away with some one of a kind art, whimsical soaps, etsy store credits, giftcards and more! Get your hands on this swag before it hits the @GBK_Productions Gifting Suite at the Emmy's!
We'll be announcing some of the prizes in this weeks' Y3W Friday!
Join us on May 11th at 8pm EST for our first Artisan Group Twitter Party!
We'll be asking questions about the Emmy's, your favourite shows, anticipated fashion disasters and more!
Follow @sweetstellas, @atutudes, @ajsweetsoap, as well as hashtag #artisangroup and you could walk away with some one of a kind art, whimsical soaps, etsy store credits, giftcards and more! Get your hands on this swag before it hits the @GBK_Productions Gifting Suite at the Emmy's!
We'll be announcing some of the prizes in this weeks' Y3W Friday!
March 4, 2011
Y3W Friday: Really..It's Friday?
Hello friends!
I was so confused yesterday when I was looking on Twitter, and say @MomItForward had posted asking what tweeps were thankful for that day.
Thursday? Really?
I could have sworn that I had only missed one day of blogging, but apparently not!
So, really? It's Friday?
Who knew!
Apparently, this is what happens when you're up late at night editing images and posting items to Etsy, tweeting about said items and linking them to facebook to try for maximum exposure!
Stay tuned for next week...a new MOMpreneur, some yummy baking, a new product and (with any luck) a few new hearts on Etsy!
Thank you all for your continued support of Sweet Stella's!
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