"You're a Social Media Community Manager?" What exactly is does that mean? What do you do?" This topic has been written about countless times by numerous others. I've even written about it last year. Still, I get questions like "Oh! You're a blogger. You get free stuff all the time" and "You blog for a living?" Being a Social Media Community Manager and a Blogger are … [Read more...]
The BConnected Conference in Ottawa is in April! Will you B there? #BConnectedConf
Though I had been blogging for many years, it wasn't until a few years ago that I started monetizing my blog. What began as a creative outlet and platform to discuss things that were important to me kind of snowballed into something of its own. I had a lot of learning to do. Online communities helped me gain insight into the incredible world of social media and how to make … [Read more...]
What exactly is a #felfie, you ask?
Just recently, the #felfie hashtag made its appearance all over the net. It was actually my boss who told me what a #felfie was! My friend (and fellow rural dweller/farm chick), Julie Nowell best described what a #felfie was in her blog post here. She also mentions on her blog why the #felfie matters. Like Julie, I believe people are losing touch with our food. … [Read more...]
How I Found Bliss #WordlessWednesday
Having to sell my ticket to BlissdDomCA this year had me in tears. It was a much anticipated event, but circumstances prohibited me from making it this year. Family first. Always. Knowing how upsetting this was for me, my friend, @nugglemama devised a plan that would lift my spirits up. She decided to take me to BlissDom with her! Well, the flat version of me! … [Read more...]
Summer Fresh Blogger Event #BlogSF2013
To say I am enthusiastic about food is an understatement. Whether it be something as grand as throwing a dinner party to something as small like creating bento lunches for my four year old daughter's school lunches, presentation, nutrition, and flavour are always paramount. There's a little secret I have. Yes, most of the time, I do make all of my own dips, salads, and … [Read more...]
TELUS tackles online exploitation with TELUS WISE
When I started blogging in 2006, the blog was just an online journal for me to keep in touch with friends, family, and students after I moved to Manitoulin Island. Back then, I had no idea that people around the world could read the content on my blog. I thought it was just a great way to keep loved ones updated without having to send out mass e-mails. I didn't start blogging … [Read more...]
That’s what friends are for
I was supposed to be at Blissdom with everyone this weekend, but something came up and I had to sell my ticket. My wonderful friend, @nugglemama knew how much I wanted to be at Blissdom with everyone, that she decided to take me along with her! That's what friends are for, right? She is the sweetest! LINK UP YOUR WORDLESS WEDNESDAY POSTS! We'd love to check them … [Read more...]
WeDay ~ I wasn’t prepared for how emotional that was going to be! #TELUSforWeDay #WeDay
I knew that the inspirational stories I was about to hear would blow me away. I knew they'd hit an emotional chord with me, but I didn't know just how much of an impact WeDay was going to have on me and the thousands of others at the Air Canada Centre on September 2oth. On the 19th, I was able to get the behind-the-scenes look at how the event was going to run, as well as … [Read more...]
We Day ~ Inspiring Youth to Lead Local & Global Change #WeDay #TELUSforWeDay
I remember what it was like when I was in elementary school and high school and wanting to make a change and change the world. It must have started when I was 10 years old and tears poured down my cheeks as I saw logging trucks pulling away with hundreds of logs. At 10 years of age, I was worried about clear cutting and our forests not being replenished. I worried about our … [Read more...]
THE Moe Turner #WordlessWednesday #Manitoulin
In life there are certain people you just connect with and it feels as though you've been friends forever. That's exactly what it's like with THE Moe Turner! I love this lady! So glad to be able to spend some time with her on Manitoulin. In photo: @TamaraVineberg, @chancesmommy & @moeturner. Link up your Wordless Wednesday posts! We'd love to check them … [Read more...]
Social Media ~ What on Earth does a “I work in Social Media” Mean?
"So, what do you do for a living?" asked the polite woman at a dinner party, as she leaned in, seemingly interested. Hmmm...Do I tell her I have been an English teacher since 1998 but decided to take a break last year so I could spend more time with Little One? Do I tell her that I put teaching on hold indefinitely last year when I took on a job as a Social Media Community … [Read more...]
Getting Ready for #SCCTO – Part 1
If you haven't attended a social media conference before, they are exciting, fun, informative, and also a little dizzying because of how fast paced everything is. There is so much information you will want to pack in as well as so many things to see and do, and people to chat with. I absolutely love attending events like the ShesConnected Conference.I flew in the night before … [Read more...]