** This post is sponsored by Traffic Secrets: The Underground Playbook for Filling Your Websites and Funnels with Your Dream Customers by Russell Brunson. All opinions are my own. My goal in 2020 has been to increase my blog traffic, so when the opportunity to participate in a 30-day challenge to do just that, I jumped at the chance. I recently finished reading Traffic Secrets: The ... Read more
New Tailwind for Instagram Features to Try
** This post contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. I have shared in the past my experience with Tailwind for Instagram to improve and simpify my Instagram posting process and increase my engagement. The Hashtag Finder feature has been immensely helpful in switching up my hashtags and expanding my reach, as ... Read more
Working From Home With Kids During the Pandemic
You would think that since I've worked from home with at least one child at home for a few years now I would be a pro at it now that both my girls are home every day, but I am not. The truth is the reason I was able to do it before the stay-at-home order was that one of my girls was in school until 3 p.m. and that I hired a babysitter to come over and care for my youngest on my busy workdays. Now ... Read more
My Guiding Word for 2020 + Goals for the New Year
The last week of 2019 was all about just the four of us as a family. We had a lot of downtime instead of the typical busyness of the holidays, and that was a welcomed change. We spent time outdoors enjoying the 60-degree weather in Chicago before the actual winter weather hit and it gave us some hope despite some major letdowns lately that really had us feeling down. I've had some time to think ... Read more
Thoughts on “The Burnout Generation” on Audible Originals
When I saw the cover for the Audible Original "The Burnout Generation," I knew I needed to listen to it. It is a follow-up to journalist Anne Helen Petersen's article on millennial burnout written in January 2019. Many people reached out to her after the article, "How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation," was published, sharing their own stories of burnout. Petersen explores burnout by ... Read more
My Photography and Video Essentials for Blogging
I recently shared how I take my own blog photos or family photos using a tripod and remote. To follow up on that, I'm sharing the photography gear I use to take my blog and social media photos. I find that these items are all I really need to take quality photos and video, although I would always love new lenses to experiment with. My gear: Shutter Remote: This allows me to snap photos with ... Read more
Takeaways From “Lucky B*: A Guide for Exceptional Women to Create Outrageous Success”
My latest audiobook listen was "Lucky Bitch: A Guide for Exceptional Women to Create Outrageous Success" by Denise Duffield-Thomas. If you follow my blog you will know I also recently finished "Get Rich, Lucky Bitch" and "Chillpreneur." I have enjoyed her narration and enthusiasm, which prompted me to buy another of her audiobooks. This one focuses on how she manifested a dream trip around the ... Read more
Money Insights from “Get Rich, Lucky Bitch” by Denise Duffield-Thomas
**This post contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! Last week I finished "Get Rich, Lucky Bitch: Release Your Money Blocks and Live a First Class Life" by Denise Duffield-Thomas (in audiobook form) after just several days. The book is a guide to her five-step money manifesting process and ... Read more
How I Juggle My Full-Time Job, Parenthood and Blogging
I've heard that being a mom is equal to 2.5 jobs. I am also a work-from home mom and a blogger. That means I have several jobs, apparently. The key to being successful at each is to first know that perfect balance in all areas of life is impossible. You can't be perfect at everything. With this in mind, I juggle my full-time research editor job, parenting and blogging with the following tips: ... Read more
My 2019 Goals and Guiding Word
It took weeks for me to figure out my 2019 goals. I had to really think about what it is I hope to accomplish. The person I wanted to be a year ago is not the same as the person I aim to become now. Some priorities have shifted, and some goals I previously saw as unattainable are now aspirations I think I can make happen if I commit to them. 2018 has been wonderful for us. We bought a house and ... Read more