Disneyland impresses me every time I visit. The rides are magical, the shows are enchanting, the streets are clean, the food is good, and the customer service is exceptional. I am so thankful for Walt Disney's dream to create a place for families to have fun together. He succeeded and his legacy continues to inspire […]
One decade ago, we were young mothers. We were writers. We were poets. We were artists. We were sharing our hearts, not our top tens. We treasured and responded to each comment, rather than responding to PR pitches. We left comments to build friendship, not to build traffic. We carefully selected creative words for titles, […]
I was honored and humbled to be invited to the 2015 Disney Social Media Moms Celebration at Walt Disney World last week. In case you are unfamiliar with #DisneySMMC, it's an invitation-only conference for social media influencers, entrepreneurs, and bloggers. My favorite thing about the week is that it offers networking, hands-on workshops, and professional opportunities […]
I often ask other bloggers this question: "What is the best blogging conference you've ever been to?" If they have had an opportunity to attend, they inevitably answer, "The Disney Social Media Moms Celebration!" The answer is a no-brainer. It truly is a spectacular feat of event-planning. Full of surprises, over-the-top performances, and character appearances, […]
This past April, I attended Bloggy Boot Camp in Scottsdale, Arizona. Spearheaded by Tiffany Ramos and Francesca Bellini, the conference focused in on the business side of blogging. I picked up almost everyone's card in attendance and enjoyed going through them one-by-one, making notes about outstanding designs. Here are the top seven cards that stuck […]
The 2013 Disney Social Media Moms Celebration officially came to an end on Sunday, May 12 - but the memories our family shared and the pictures we took will live on for generations to come. Here are 10 highlights from our time spent at the conference. 2-MILE FUN RUN Every time I have an opportunity […]