I know it's hard to believe, but sometimes being a blogger brings things that are even better than swag: like the ability to participate in this year's R Baby Foundation Gala. Before I say anything more, look at this: Yes, that's me, looking all earnest. But it's kind of hard not to be earnest Continue Reading
What NOT to do when Working with Bloggers
Even in the Wild Wild West that is the Social Media Landscape, there are some rules. And I have no problem sharing a few of them. Some are pretty clear: don't plagiarize. SelfishMom, Beccarama and I (Coast to Coast Mom couldn't make it!) talked about the big plagiarism scandal that was all over Continue Reading
Blogher 2011: Let the Petty Jealousy Begin!
Yesterday, The Blogging Angels sent out our invitation to a small breakfast during Blogher. Aimed (mostly) at up-and-coming bloggers, the breakfast is about learning to work with brands, to present yourself and your blog in the best light. Already, the Twitter-sphere is a-flutter with the haves Continue Reading
Top Ten Blissdom Takeaways
The day I was supposed to leave for Nashville to go to Blissdom, a blogger conference in Nashville, NYC got 19” of snow. Flight cancelled that day, and then that night, and the next morning, afternoon and evening, until the only flight available was Friday morning at 6:30. And the whole conference Continue Reading