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15+ Journal Writing Posts

May 13, 2017 by Kate Davis Leave a Comment

15+ journal writing posts

Are you interested in journal writing, but don’t know where to start? I started writing my journal as a child in 1989, and have written it on and off since; that is over 25 years. I know all you need to start writing is a pen and some paper, but if you are like me you want to read about it first. So here are all the posts I’ve written about journal writing to help Continue Reading …

15+ journal writing posts

Goodreads #53 – blogging

June 27, 2016 by Kate Davis 2 Comments

blogging goodreads

Here are some of the posts I’ve enjoyed reading recently on the theme of blogging. I’m trying a new layout with a summary of the article or what I found interesting, and I hope this helps you find some posts to read. I’d love to know which of these posts you found interesting so I can find more posts to share with you in the future. Becoming choosy as a blogger (& why it’s important) Continue Reading …

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Goodreads #52: personal development

May 31, 2016 by Kate Davis Leave a Comment

goodreads personal development

This month I’m sharing posts I’ve enjoyed reading on personal development. Although this is a topic that I’m very interested in, I haven’t seen many posts I’ve enjoyed so tend to focus on personal development books and therefore have built up a large pile of them (I’d love to know your thoughts about which one I should read next in my poll). I like to share the links I’ve enjoyed to highlight other sites you may Continue Reading …

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Goodreads #51: Social media behaviour

March 30, 2016 by Kate Davis 2 Comments

goodreads social media

I’ve been reading and listening to lots of good stuff about social media. Several of these are about how people behave online from giving an unrealistic impression, influencing purchases and dealing with trolls. Biz Chix podcast Episode 50: Social Media Marketing World Recap with Michael Stelzner, John Lee Dumas, Cynthia Sanchez, Pat Flynn, Dan Miller, Sue B. Zimmerman, Erik Fisher and More Pretenders, Fakers and Posers: Are You One? People. Be. Cray Is Social Media Continue Reading …

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Goodreads #50 – blog income, parent bloggers and blog design

January 27, 2016 by Kate Davis Leave a Comment

blogging goodreads

It shouldn’t come as a surprise I enjoy reading about blogs and blogging, and as the field continues to develop and grow there is always something to read. Here are some of the posts I’ve enjoyed reading recently, from the light hearted to survey results. How much do real bloggers earn? My survey results How Design Impacts Blog Readership 5 things; I love about my blogger friends Why do bloggers charge for sponsored posts? Blogging! Continue Reading …

blogging goodreads

BritMums Environment Round-up Editor

January 8, 2016 by Kate Davis Leave a Comment

BritMums Environment Round-up

I’m very excited to announce that I’m the editor for the new BritMums Environment Round-up. This means I will be writing a monthly post for the BritMums site to showcase posts on environmental topics from across the BritMums network. If you haven’t heard of BritMums before they are the UK’s largest collective of lifestyle bloggers and digital influencers and organise the UK’s biggest annual blogger and social media conference which I attended in 2014 and Continue Reading …

BritMums Environment Round-up

Goodreads #49 – Habits and becoming a morning person

November 28, 2015 by Kate Davis Leave a Comment

goodreads habits

I continue to work on becoming a morning person as I believe it would improve how I feel and how much I achieve, so I’ve been reading a lot on the topic as well as habits; the next step is to move from reading to going to bed earlier! Here are the posts I recommend you read about habits and particularly changing your morning habits. How to be a Morning Person (Single Mother Ahoy!) 21 Continue Reading …

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Goodreads #47 – Parenting

September 15, 2015 by Kate Davis 2 Comments

goodreads parenting

I enjoy sharing posts I’ve enjoyed reading, so here are some recent favourites on the theme of parenting. I hope you find something to enjoy: What makes a great packed lunch? No Excuses: Minimalism with Kids Let’s talk about death (so we can get on with living) How to raise happy children You know you’re a mother when……… Parenting: overcoming the tantrums The 10 positions of sleeping children 7 Things I Learned About Life and Continue Reading …

goodreads parenting

Goodreads #44 – Blogging

June 12, 2015 by Kate Davis 6 Comments

blogging goodreads

Blog comments, design and images, events and ethics are some of the topics covered in these posts I’ve enjoyed reading. I hope you enjoy them as well. The role of bloggers in the path to purchase How to Get Invited to Blogger Events 5 Steps To Becoming An Overwhelmingly Successful Blogger 12 Most Powerful Tips for Visual Dominance Top Tips for Getting the Most out of Monetizing Brand/Blog Relationships You Are Not A Sheep: Start Continue Reading …

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Goodreads #43 – parenting

May 17, 2015 by Kate Davis 4 Comments

goodreads parenting

From children’s parties to sexist jobs here are some posts on different aspects of parenting I’ve enjoyed reading recently. The Snow Day. A Mothers Failings. Party invoice: Boy sent bill for birthday no-show Are we gambling with our children’s future? How accurate are ‘due dates’? Top 50 Signs of Being a Mum Mum Diary: Am I Spoiling My Children? I Let My Toddler Dress Me for a Week Bilingual baby and me – learning Swedish with my daughter  Continue Reading …

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