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Public vs. Private: Blogging Our Chil...
I recently read an article in Newsweek about the continuously expanding trend of moms writing publicly about their children. The article noted that Christopher Milne, son of Winnie-the-Pooh creator A. A. Milne, was so disgusted by his life as the original Christopher Robin that by adulthood he was unable to even look at a teddy…
And All That Swag: What Happens When ...
Public vs. Private: What is "Blo...
A woman participates in a private conversation with a friend on an instant message platform. That friend cuts and pastes portions and shares them with others. That was a private conversation. That is wrong. A man talks to a colleague over a series of casual e-mails about a problem he is having at work. That…
Resourceful Blogging: Product Provide...
In April there was a lot of noise about mommy bloggers being authentic…or not. There were arguments about who is cashing in on whom, the differences between journaling and owning a monetized site…and if there are differences. One of the best things to come out of what in the end turned into a meaningful discussion…
Resourceful Blogging
Time to Play at BlogHer ’09
Last night I returned home from my weekend at the BlogHer ’09 conference where I spent four fast-paced days and three wild nights with 1500 of my online peers, all thanks to the generous sponsorship from Jim Silver and his team at TimetoPlaymag.com. In between informational sessions, sometimes intense discussions, and cathartic parties that every…
A PR Black Out?
The PR Black Out:I got a call today that went a bit like this, “What do you know about this Mom Dot thing?” (gasp!) “I don’t know! I’ve been to the park, and then I was working – a lot. Dooce was on GMA.” “No, no, the Mom Dot thing. The PR Black Out…buh, buh,…
Global Influence Summer Guide –...
Looking for some great products to make your summer that much more fun and enjoyable? Looking to pamper yourself while the kids are off at camp? Or maybe you’re dealing with summer bumps and bruises. Global Influence has collected some reviews of great products that you need to know about! Check out what our…
Resourceful E-mail Management Tip
Like many of you, I am bogged down in e-mails. Exciting opportunities sometimes get lost in between blog comments, sneaky spam, pics from family, and marketing e-mails. Just when I think I’m catching up on sorting and responding to e-mail, I suddenly realize I’ve got 300 unread messages and at least as many that I’ve…
Amy is the owner of Resourceful Mommy Media, LLC and the creator of the Twitter Party. Named one of the Most Influential Women in Social Media by Working Mother Magazine, Amy has spoken at social media related events around the country and the world. She’s also the author of Raising Digital Families For Dummies and Blogging For Dummies.
