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WFMW: Organize a Blog Calendar

kristen — Tue, 25 May 2010 15:40:00 +0000

Like the new WFMW button? You can get one here.

I live by my calendar. If it’s not written down, it doesn’t happen. (And that’s not because we are super busy, it’s because I’m super forgetful!)

I started a habit when I first started blogging, I keep an ongoing list of blog post ideas in a word document. Whenever I have a thought for a future post, I jot it down. These little notes don’t always become posts, but sometimes they do.

I also keep a calendar of future posts. Since I regularly schedule giveaways, I like to plan for them. Since I write most of my posts ahead of time, I plug them into dates on my calendar about two weeks out. If a timely posts happens, I just move it in ahead of what I’ve already written. I put the numbers 1-5 (for Mon-Fri) and I fill in the blanks. I know I’ll have WFMW on Wed and usually a giveaway on Tuesday.

Whenever I actually write the post, I change to color of the type, so I know it’s ready in my queue. I erase each post after it’s been published and usually have three weeks or so planned out.

This works for me and keeps me off the computer when I need to be with my family!

**Updated to Add** Next Wed., June 2 will be a themed edition: “Mom, I’m Bored” Share your best tip for keeping your child busy in the summer!

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The Ultimate Blog Party of Twenty Ten

kristen — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Welcome, fellow party people! I’m glad you’re here. This is my third Ultimate Blog Party hosted by the sisters over at 5 Minutes for Mom!

It’s a fantastic way to meet other bloggers and introduce yourselves to them. (If you already read my blog, you might just want skip on down to the part where I give away a $50 Amazon gift card) OR you can join the party by linking your post here!

A bit about me:

I’ve written 28 posts on Why I Love My Hubby.

I host weekly giveaways (leave a comment on this post and you might win a $50 Amazon gift card! Subscribe and give yourself an extra entry!)

I dressed like a cow to win a year of sweet tea and vlogged to tell about it:

I like do it yourself projects (which also means I’m cheap):

But this year, I’m focusing on projects for others!

I host a fun, weekly carnival called Works for Me Wednesday-it’s a great place to find hundreds of helpful tips!