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small business owner Allison Carter shares lessons learned as a business owner

6 years running Allison Carter Celebrates. 6 years of connection, relationship building, social media, email marketing, selling, pivoting, learning, failing, succeeding, investing- the list literally could go on for days. 6 years ago I started my business as a party planner for busy moms and after many transitions, I’m now a personal branding and visibility […]

6 Years Owning a Business- This Is What I’ve Learned

Work Life Balance

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turning ideas into money making action for small business owners

You have SO many ideas and things I want to do … and I have no idea where the right place to start is. As creative entreprenuers we ALL have a million business building ideas swirling around in our heads. New product designs, new marketing tricks, content ideas, whole new businesses you can start, new […]

How to Turn Your Ideas into Cash Money Makin’ Machines!

Business Tips

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Visibility and PR coach Allison Carter breaks down a bad PR pitch and explains how to avoid common mistakes while writing and sending a pitch

Apologies in advance, Keith…but I’m gonna blow you up in my email list. Below is an actual pitch I received in my email a few weeks ago. Take a looksie at the intro and then we’ll discuss… Sad thing? Outside of him not wanting to startle me ( way to be creepy AF, k-dog) this […]

An Example of a Bad Pitch…and What to Do Instead!

PR and Visibility Tips

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Are you repurposing the content you’re creating? Let’s start!

One Piece of Content…Repurposed Over Five Different Ways

Business Building 101

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Photo organization is important as moms take more photos of their kids

Ever noticed the difference between your camera roll pre-kids vs. your camera roll post-kids? You are not alone in this parenting phenomenon. Most of us become the “Parent Paparazzi.” We snap away, document all the days, and follow our kids around, like the superstars we know they are. All of that leads to the exponential […]

3 Easy Photo Organization Tips for Busy Moms

Mom Life

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Montessori expert, Shannon Tegue, shares the benefits of Montessori based play and getting started practicing at home with kids.

Written by guest blogger, Shannon Tegue Does this sound familiar?  You’ve got a to-do list a mile long, but your toddler is stuck to your leg like glue.  Or you’ve had to tell your 4 year old to “STOP JUMPING ON THE COUCH” for the 50th time.   Or maybe, like me your child has a room full of […]

The Benefits of Montessori, No Homeschool Required

Mom Life

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By Kacy Barron Looking to add a little calm or winding down into your routine? Do not underestimate the power of a mindfulness or meditation activity. Meditation can be a great way to regulate our emotions, combat stress and anxiety, and gain clarity. With some instruction and support, kids can also benefit from these practices- […]

5 Ways to Teach Kids Meditation and Mindfulness

Mom Life

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clock with yellow background with pink words to represent a busy schedule with tips for saving 2 hours of your day with Holly Haynes

Does anyone else feel the pressure of school schedules, kid’s activities, and all the things creeping back in? I don’t know about you, but as a mom of 7-year old twins, I was really loving the slowness of summer and not having 12 activities to go to every day. But, whether we like it or […]

How to Save 2 Hours in Your Day

Mom Life

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Yumble helps make meal time easier with tips for busy moms to get their picky eaters to actually eat and try new foods!

Written by guest contributor, Jennifer Stone, of Yumble A Guide to Making Food Fun for Picky Eaters Getting a picky eater to eat lunch and dinner can be a real struggle. Serving the same plain noodles gets old really fast, especially when you’re concerned about the level of nutrition your child is getting from eating […]

The Busy Mom’s Guide to Making Food Fun for Picky Eaters

Mom Life

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Creative and special back to school photo and sign ideas for the busy mom! These easy and fun ideas are the perfect back to school tradition!

Written by guest contributor, Shannon Fong Having fun pictures of the first day of school is a fun tradition we have!  I love looking back at them each year and seeing how they’ve grown and changed.  Since mornings are busy you can get these first day of school signs ready ahead of time.  With these […]

Simple and Fun Back to School Sign Ideas

Mom Life

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kids playing games in a backyard tent- Travel blogger Nikki Harrington shares seven ideas that will turn your backyard into the ultimate (easy) family camping adventure!

Celebrate the end of summer with a campout! Backyard campout that is.  You don’t have to drive four hours, sacrifice showering for 3 days, or give up your fancy coffee machine to experience the benefits of a family campout.  Bring the good stuff to your own backyard and leave the not-so-pleasant parts in the wild.  […]

Family Backyard Campout: 100% Adventure, 50% Effort

Kids Activities

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outside kids activities - kids planting their own garden

By Sandi Schwartz Having trouble getting your kids to play outside? Spending time outdoors provides incredible benefits to our kids like feeling happier and calmer, but many are too tied to their screens to enjoy the fresh air. There is even a term to describe this: nature-deficit disorder. Coined by Richard Louv, author of the […]

5 Creative Ways to Keep Your Kids Entertained Outside

Kids Activities

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Mom Problems- How to Choose the Right Swimsuit!

Do you know anybody that enjoys swimsuit shopping? Me neither. Between bad fitting room lighting, decoding the mystery of sizing, and finding a good cut, swimsuit shopping can be a hassle. But, with a few key tips, that’s about to change. My number one tip for finding the right swimsuit is knowing your body shape. […]

Mom Problems- How to Choose the Right Swimsuit!

Mom Style

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It’s time for you to take some reflective time to figure out- what are you passionate about? Do you know who you are outside of motherhood and achievements? Knowing that you are a VIP person with gifts and talents and the world is ready to receive you! Many women struggle with who they are after […]

Is Every Day Feeling Like Groundhog Day?

Mom Life

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Listen below or head on over to iTunes, Spotify, or Stitcher! Where are my Bachelor Nation fans at?! In this episode of the Memories in Moments podcast we have Desiree Siegfried. Desiree was on The Bachelor in 2012 with Sean Lowe, and following that was the next Bachelorette where she found her now-husband Chris Siegfried. Meet Desiree Desiree is […]

Episode 109: The Road to Roses with Desiree Siegfried

Podcast Episodes

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Memories in Moments Unwrapped box filled with summer crafts and activities, paper plates, napkins and drink umbrellas

Kids home for the summer and you’re already wondering what the hell you’re going to do with them all summer long? Looking for something to help you reconnect and spend some easy quality time together…but also give them something to do independently so you can have a well deserved break? Say hello to Memories in […]

Mom’s Secret to Surviving Summer Break with Kids at Home!

Mom Life

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Memories in Moments Unwrapped subscription box on a table with instruction card welcome insert next to it

It’s been a year in the making and I am SO excited to FINALLY introduce the new face of Memories in Moments Unwrapped! Memories in Moments Unwrapped is the ultimate outsource and gift for busy moms with kids ages 3-10. Have you ever felt that guilt of an upcoming holiday or special occasion and wished […]

Introducing the Brand New Face of Memories in Moments Unwrapped!

Mom Life

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Mijha Godfrey, founder of Jambo Books, is here to share the importance of having a diverse library of childrens books at home for racial inclusion.

Listen below or head on over to iTunes, Spotify, or Stitcher! Meet, Mijha! Mijha Godfrey is married to her loving husband and together they have 3 daughters who are 8, 5, and 6 months old and currently reside in Atlanta, GA. Mijha was an attorney and stayed in that job until she moved into the affordable housing development industry […]

Episode 108: Talking About Race One Kid’s Book at a Time with Mijha Godfrey

Podcast Episodes

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Listen below or head on over to iTunes, Spotify, or Stitcher! Meet Adventure Mom, Nikki! Nikki is a mama to two little wild ones, and married to an even wilder man. He is an enneagram seven, so adventure is pretty much the center of their amazing marriage. She is a risk taker who loves to challenge herself and plan […]

Episode 107: Best Travel Tips from an Adventure Mom

Podcast Episodes

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