What I’m Doing

So I thought I would fill you in on some things I’ve been working on outside of posting here.

Yes, I do things other than just parent and unravel it all here for your reading pleasure. Yes, I can multi-task. Yes, it might mean I slack here now and then.

No, it most certainly does NOT mean I love you any less.

So here’s whats up.

(And forgive me if this comes across a little pluggy. Just sharing what I’m doing. Yeah I’m paid at these places but a little something in exchange of some writing is a good thing, right?)

Dr. Smith’s Ointment

So sure, I haven’t had a baby in diapers for just over a year (cue frantic cheering and hoorays heard for miles around…). Nevertheless, I was approached by a fantastic company called Dr. Smith’s Ointment for a little writing gig. What is this company about? A few decades back, a very nice man named Dr. Forest M. Smith saw a need for an effective diaper cream. He created his own product and shared it with his patients. Dr. Smith’s Ointment has now evolved into a family-friendly homegrown company based in San Antonio, Texas. The team of folks working there are committed to connecting with parents and reaching out via their blog and social media. That’s where I stepped in along with a small group of other moms who were hired to share their parenting tips and start a dialogue with their readers.

And who else will be on their site sharing parenting tips? None other than Heloise herself! I’m totally NOT kidding about this either.

So if you check out their site or “like” them on facebook, you’ll be hearing more from me over there. But I wouldn’t hate on you if you went over there primarily for Heloise. I get it. I do. She kind of knows… well, everything.

Savvy Source Savings and Scholarships

You all probably know I am the Tampa City Editor for Savvy Source. Recently they’ve started up a new program over there called Savvy Savings and Scholarships. So what is that exactly? Well it’s going to work a little bit like “groupon”. If you sign up (and it’s free to do so), Savvy Source will send you updates about local family spots with discounts from 50-90% off memberships or admission.

As a blogger, I actually earn a teeny percentage of those who sign up under me. If you are a blogger, you can join the fun and earn too. Just sign up here.

I’ve been checking in with local Moms Clubs, etc. to share this info. but please feel free to share it on your own. Some pretty amazing savings are anticipated not only in Tampa but in cities all over the country.

Other Stuff

And now that I have more time to myself, I am reaching out to folks for more freelance writing projects. And they are slowly trickling in which thrills me to NO end.

(Again, cue frantic cheering and hoorays heard for miles around…)

Because, finally, I am contributing a little more around here (apart from, yes, the invaluable gift of parenting, blah blah blah…). If it’s the equivalent of a trip to Publix or tank of gas at a time, so be it. But I am doing something, dammit.

Ok well, I hope you enjoyed this bit of chitter-chatter and blatant plug fun. See you later here, there and a little bit of everywhere.