InterExchange Au Pair USA is a non-profit based in Manhattan that provides cultural exchange opportunities for Host Families in the US and au pairs from 40+ countries around the world. I am the Raleigh Local Coordinator and work with the Greater Raleigh/Wake County/Clayton area. 1. How long have you been blogging? I started blogging around 2009 to share some of…
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When and How to Rebrand Your Blog
Wondering if it is time to consider rebranding your blog (and maybe yourself)? Want to know how to rebrand your blog and not lose people? Watch Blogging411 with Michelle Nahom of A Dish of Daily Life.
The People’s Choice Award Winners: Photo Contest 2015
We had a fantastic contest, where 1,036 entries showed us how YOU see North Carolina – and it looks pretty. It is time to announce our winners of the People’s Choice Awards. You voted and here is who you liked: Runner-Up, in 6th Place, with 453 votes: Runner-Up, in 5th Place, with 509 votes: Runner-Up, in 4th Place, with…
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SEO And Blogging Tips: How to Refresh Your Blog by Updating and Recycling Your Content
It may still be winter, but I have already started doing some spring cleaning around my house. I have been cleaning out my closet and have been amazed at what I have found. There were clothes in there I had not seen in a while or had completely forgotten about. A few pieces I knew I would never wear again,…
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Things to Do with Kids in Asheville
by Jaime McKee Love Jaime lovejaime.com @jaimemckee I live in a tourist destination. When I visit other tourist-y destinations, I research (a lot) on what we can do with our toddler. This wasn’t an issue until 3.5 years ago, when our boy was born. Before we could just get up and go (within reason) and didn’t have to worry about…
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How to (Legally) Get Photos for Your Blog
You need good photos for your blog posts. For Pinterest, Facebook, and general reader retention, every single blog post you create should have a good image attached. But this is a BIG, HUGE WAY to get yourself in trouble. So I’m sharing how to legally get photos for your blog. There are many ways to legally get photos for your…
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How to Insert YouTube Videos into Your MailChimp Newsletter
My MailChimp Newsletter has definitely become one of the best ways I have to stay connected with my Readers and Followers outside of my site. I can send them updates, reminders and even exclusive content. I have fun each week customizing, writing, designing and selecting content – always trying to make the experience a bit different from the last. As…
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Have You Seen Blackbeard’s Ghost? | Visit Bath North Carolina
by Kristen Loy Campfire Diaries thecampfirediaries.com @CampfireDiaries I love history and thankfully so does my husband, Justin. Therefore, when we want to get in the car and go somewhere new within a day’s drive, locations with history are great places for us to start. One of our adventures took us to visit Bath, North Carolina. Bath is a beautiful place…
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Meet Jennifer from Brass and Whatnots
1. How long have you been blogging? I’ve been blogging since February of 2013, so I just hit my 2 year blogiversary! Yay! 2. What do you blog about? I blog mostly about DIY projects and crafts. I also blog about organization while at home and traveling. Since becoming diagnosed as gluten intolerant, I’ve started sharing some food related posts…
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Tips For Becoming a Brand Influencer
Tips For Becoming a Brand Influencer “This will go in your permanent file…” Who dreaded those words when they were in school? We all (okay, most of us) worked hard to ensure that the only thing going in our “permanent file” were positive marks that would help us succeed. Honestly, I used to think it was unjust that other people were in…
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Meet Susannah from Feast + West
1. How long have you been blogging? I began my blog in January 2014, but I was thinking about it and planning it for about six months before that. I even read a book about blogging before deciding if I wanted to do it. I can’t believe it’s already been a year! 2. What do you blog about? Food, design…
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