Vlogging fun: a little inspiration

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I spent a bit of time this week searching out some fun, inspirational vloggers and just love watching these two: Renae Christine, aka Rich Mom Jenny of Jenny on the Spot They're just fun to watch and learn from. And they're inspiring me to have a little more fun on video. So, today, to start loosening up and having a little more fun, I'm vlogging up... at a different angle. Can't view it? Click here. … [Read more...]

How To Add a Custom Background To Your YouTube Channel

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Your YouTube Channel is an extension of your brand--so take advantage of the opportunity to brand it and make it "you." Here's how to add a custom background to your YouTube Channel. This is often called a "skin." Create an image If you're handy at image creation (and, really, you can use PicMonkey or iPiccy for this so go ahead and have some fun) create an image that has a width of 970. The height is up to you -- I usually make mine rather tall so that it will continue far below the fold. If … [Read more...]

Five YouTube tips for video blogging

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Most vlogging moms upload to YouTube, and that's with good reason. YouTube is highly searchable. Here are 5 YouTube tips for video blogging that will help increase your video reach.   Take advantage of your YouTube keywords YouTube is owned by Google, so a properly keyworded YouTube video is more likely to show up in a google search before the link to your site. Additionally, Joe-Google-Searcher is more likely to click on a YouTube link than a link to your post because it shows … [Read more...]

Dining at Disney, Part 1: Boardwalk, Ohana, Epcot & Hollywood Studios

After all the hours I spent planning out the "perfect" dining plan for my family in the form of ADRs (Advanced Dining Reservations) one would think I wouldn't allow for a change of plans. Not so, not so at all. Our very first night, Monday,  we made changes. We skipped the Whispering Canyon Caf e and opted for counter service at Cosmic Rays so that we could casually enjoy the beautiful weather, lack of lines, excitement of being there and the fireworks at 8 pm at the Magic Kingdom.  (when … [Read more...]