The Spotted Monkey is owned by a mother and daughter team who launched this company in November 2010. They aim to provide consumers with unique, hard to find quality products that promote and support mom and woman-owned businesses, just like their own! Their mission is also to seek out and promote handmade and eco-conscious companies. […]
Archives for July 2011
10 Things You Should Do Before Attending BlogHer
Heading to BlogHer and feeling excited? Maybe a little anxious or nervous about what to expect? Take it from me, I attended last year and there are some things you should know before you attend one of the BIGGEST conferences of the year…I am sharing ten rules to live by, especially if you are a […]
Piggy Paint: Nail Polish as Natural as Mud
Piggy Paint is a woman-owned brand founded by Melanie Hurley. She is a mom of two small girls, two little girls who happened to love painting their fingernails. After painting their nails with traditional nail polish, Melanie shuddered at the idea of having her children put their fingers in their mouths after using polish that contained harsh […]
A Standing Ovation
When I collaborated with fellow bloggy friend Gigi on a recent post regarding my blogging journey, I wasn’t sure how it was going to be received. All I knew for sure was how I felt and that my instincts are usually spot on. As a working blogger, I knew if I was facing some challenges […]
Blogging, Freelancing and Maintaining Your Tribe
Today, I’m sharing a collaborative post – an idea I love and don’t get much time to pursue. I couldn’t pass this opportunity up because it’s such an important topic, and quite frankly, I am seeking some quality feedback from you – I could really use your help. About a week ago, I engaged in […]