Its March!

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Millions of people each year are launching new blogs on every conceivable topic.  In fact, a new blog is created somewhere on earth every four and a half seconds.  But if you’ve already discovered the blogosphere and have been diligently posting on your favorite subject, the next step is actually getting other people to read it.

You may not be trying to make money, or get famous with your blog, but it is always much more rewarding when you’re being read by people who are interested in what you have to say.  Generating traffic to your site ensures that you have a regular audience and active commentators.  At some point every serious blogger has to take the initiative to promote themselves, and there are lots of great ways to do it:  blog directories, social media, and SEO, for example.

But when it comes to promoting your blog, you can’t underestimate the power and the benefit of being part of a blog network.  That is, a group of fellow bloggers who support you, share their ideas and tips, provide you with advice and help promote you in an organic way online.

Hippymom.com has a fantastic blog network available to its established members.  Our bloggers write on a wide range of topics—from fashion and activism to spirituality and family life.  The requirements for participating are:

• You must be a registered member on the HippyMom Forum for 30 days and/or have 100 posts.
• You must blog once a week at a minimum.
• You must be willing to promote the other bloggers using your own social media.
• You must add the other blogs in the group to your blogroll.
• You must be willing to participate in our blogging forum, Digit@l Pros(e), and offer feedback, suggestions and support to other bloggers (as needed).

Sign up for a free Hippymom.com membership today to learn more about our amazing community of women.  There are plenty of forums and resources available to everyone at no cost.  If you have specific questions about the Hippymom.com Blog Network please contact us!

Happy Blogging!

Amanda “The Q” Quraishi is the brilliant mind behind Fashion, Evolved. Go tell her she’s fabulous!

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So it’s under a month until Valentine’s Day and the age old question is hanging over my head – what do I get my man for Valentine’s Day? And, better yet, what do I get him that will benefit me, in the event his gift is lame?

In an effort to not have these two questions unanswered on February 13, I went to my favorite emporium of answers – the internet. I’ve looked at guitars – too pricey for V-day and get me nothing; lingerie – gets me laid, but uncomfortable and too much to spend for 10 seconds of glory; video games – while I will continue my reign as best wife ever… again, does nothing for me personally. I was beginning to despair until I stumbled across one of those creepy Google ads that tries to read your mind and sell you what you really want and need. There, on the right hand side of my hotmail, was the answer – panties!

Panties are a genius answer – I am always in need of an excuse to buy new ones, and they go on my ass, so in man speak they still count as lingerie! Score! Or is it? We’ve been married eleven years, he knows that I have a penchant for purchasing panties… hmm… how to get around looking as selfish as I really am?

Back we go to the internet! I’m thinking I could try boy shorts, not something I normally wear and the lace ones are sexy! Maybe I could branch out into something crotchless, nah… if I’m going commando, I’m going commando.  Maybe I could find panties with guitars on them, because nothing says I love you like the extra effort to combine sex and other favorite hobbies, right? But then I found this:

And this:

Yes world, I am going to make panties for Valentine’s Day! And I challenge you to do the same – here’s why: uber points from the significant other, you get new super cute panties, it’s an opportunity to do something kind for the earth by recycling old shirts and cloth, and you now have an excuse, a good excuse! to show off your underwear in public. Seriously, does life get any better?

PS: Did you notice that the panties in the first tutorial have a button crotch??!!!?

~ Mo Bollinger is head honcho over at Moments to Keep and makes cameo appearances on HippyMom as Scarlet Mae.

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You made it through the first month… did you get all of your holiday (or lack thereof) decor put away? Did your neighbors notice that you took their snow shovel and aren’t about to give it back? Are you looking for something to do until the weather improves? Do you just need to hang out with women who don’t care how much you obsess over diapers, Days or belly dancing?

Sign up on our forum and join the Evolution! HippyMom welcomes women from all walks of life, and we have a ton of fun while trying our hardest to keep our heads above water or our SuperMom capes from being discovered in the trash.

Now’s your time to do it, so what are you waiting for?

Want to know what’s up on HippyMom in February? Ask the boss, we like to call her Tarty… at least to her face.

Hope to see you there soon!

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Freelancing 101

Have you considered dropping out of the rat race? Are you looking for more flexibility in your employment so that you can stay home with your children? Do you want to be able to work on your own terms?

Freelancing may be just the answer you’re looking for!

Technology has made freelancing possible for millions of people in today’s marketplace. In Freelancing 101 we’ll discuss how you can determine your niche; how to market yourself online; and how to maintain a professional life while working from home.

Taught by Amanda Quraishi (The Q), a freelance writer, marketeer and blogger. Quraishi took the plunge, jumped feet first into her freelance career and never looked back.

For more information, click here!

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