Affiliate marketing can be super intimidating at first, but I'll break it down to be as simple as possible. I've even included some super simple walk through videos. Here are my top five tips for affiliate marketing. I use these tips all of the time, so I can definitely say that they work. Think of affiliate links as assets for your readers instead of a paycheck for yourself. ...
When should I monetize my blog or website?
A really common question is when should I monetize my blog? Do I need a certain amount of followers or page views before I can start making money? The truth is, you should have started monetizing your website yesterday, here’s why and my favorite two ways to easily start out monetizing your website. ...
Simple Princess Party Ideas
I created a fun little Sophia the First inspired party to celebrate Valentine's Day. We had some delicious desserts. I made triple chocolate brownies and served them with cream cheese frosting in small 8 ounce mason jars, with mini chocolate chips of course! I also dressed up some cute little paper straws by making foam tiaras and hearts. I completely missed taking a ...
Valentine’s Day Gift For Him (Pssst, it’s beer)
Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and let me just say it's pretty darn hard to get guys a gift that they'll actually like. So I dressed up a beer carrier for AJ, and bought him a variety of beers that he has yet to try. Most grocery store offer a build your own 6 pack (I know World Market does too if you can't find that deal at your local grocery store) This gift ...
Doctor Who Shortbread Cookies
Valentine's Day is all about showing your love, whether that be for your significant other, your kids, or getting through the holiday with your fellow single friends. Being a geek is all about being so so passionate about the things you love, and sometimes those things might just include Doctor Who. Share the love, this post contains affiliate links for simple shopping! I just ...
The Boxtrolls Movie Night Popcorn Boxes DIY craft
We had such a fun family movie night last week when The Boxtrolls came out. You can now stream it on Netflix! #StreamTeam I love that the family is always home on Tuesdays so we can watch movies on the days they're released, there's something special about buying and watching a new movie on release day. We had so much fun watching this movie, all cuddled up on the couch, ...
Best Brew Pubs for date night in Madison, Wisconsin
As foodies we love to get and try new restaurants. Madison is one of our favorite destinations for brew pubs, or really any place to get a fantastic burger and a beer. In Wisconsin date night is all about the beer and giant burgers. Since Valentine's Day is right around the corner I thought I'd share our favorite Madison, Wisconsin brew pubs. Almost any guy will be pretty darn ...
Bacon Refried Beans
I know everyone remembers the refried beans that they served in the cafeteria at school, a brown shapeless mass that you were not sure what it actually was. Well if you can get past those school days I guarantee that this recipe for Bacon Refried Beans will make you a fan of refried beans once more. First of all this recipe has bacon as one of the main ingredients so that ...
Turkey Breast slowcooked in Asian Inspired Sauce
Netflix did it again. They put out another amazing Original series, it wasn't enough that they had Orange is the New Black, House of Cards, BoJack Horseman and more. They even have awesome Netflix Originals for kids, we're currently loving All Hail King Julien and The Adventures of Puss in Boots. This post is sponsored by Netflix, but the words, opinions, and obsession, it's ...
PVC Pipe Game Day Goal Posts
When I was in high school I worked part time in a machine shop as part of the school to work program, I worked instead of attending my first two hours of class but still got credits, and made a little extra money, win win! I mostly cut material for the machinists but whenever the industrial maintenance guy showed up I got to help him with whatever project needed to be done. He ...
Fresh Tex-Mex Corn Salsa
When we visited California we were overwhelmed by the freshness of all of the ingredients that they have available to them. We had some truly amazing meals out there made with wonderfully fresh ingredients and that experience is what has inspired us to make this fresh corn salsa. Also, this is kind of like the corn salsa you get at Chipotle, which we all know is incredibly ...