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How to Keep Romance Alive – Video Remix

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I am involved in 2 sites that actually kinda work together.  One is called www.NewBaby.com and the other is called www.MomTV.com.  Both of these sites are places that moms can come and share through vlogging – which is short for “Video Blogging”.  I vlog about pretty much anything – the kids, parenting issues, baby challenges, product reviews, and more.

One really fun thing about the sites that are listed above is that they have a fun weekly challenge called “Question of the Week”.  They ask all different questions and us ladies have to pull out our video cameras and video tape our answer to the question.

In this particular question highlighted in the video below, they ask “How do you Keep Romance Alive”.  You may remember that I actually blogged about the video that I did a few months ago.  Click here to read the post and watch my original video.

Anyway, several moms got involved and answered the question and the sites decided to start creating a remix of all the videos for each particular question of the week.  They started with this one and it is just sooooo much fun!

You are gonna love this!

By the way, I am not sure if I publicly thanked those from NewBaby.com who have blessed me with my very own video camera called the “Flip” Camera.  But I want to take this opportunity now to say a big THANKYOU to you guys and let you know that I am soooo happy that you have opened the door of opportunity for me to start vlogging.  It has really been awesome to be able to use video to share about my everyday life as a mom.  I have even used my camera to video my children, which I have never done much of before this.  I was always more of a camera person.  But now with this little video camera, it is so easy to record and upload videos online.  Thanks again guys for giving me the camera!  Love ya, Love ya!

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Budget Birthday Traditions

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It was my husband’s birthday this past week and I was able to make it really special without breaking the wallet.? Each year I like to do a couple things like purchasing balloons, decorative plates & napkins, party hats, and the birthday boy or girl’s favorite cake.? This year we did ice cream cake (which was really yummy by the way).

Check out my vlog (video blog) on How to have a Fun Family Birthday Party on a Budget:

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“How I Met my Husband” Video Blog

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DateThisMom.com is running a weekly contest for us moms, and this week’s topic is “How Did You Meet Your Spouse?”.??? We have been asked to vlog about it, so here is my video blog on How I met my husband Cliff.
I share some personal things about my journey having my first child out of wedlock and how my husband and I were unsure about getting married at first.? But also how God gave me the desire to make the right decision and now my husband and I are so blessed.? I would love to hear your thoughts on my story.? I hope you will also comment and share with me how you met YOUR husbands!

Just hit the play button to watch!

How did you meet YOUR husband??


Twitter – How it can Help Your Business

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When I first started getting involved on Twitter.? I really had no idea how it would impact and change my life for the better.? It has opened more doors than I can count.? I have met some wonderful friends all over the world and have picked up more work than I know what to do with.

Here is a great video that explains Twitter in simple English:

So, now you understand how Twitter works and helps you to connect with people on a personal level.? Well, there is an even greater benefit to Twitter – NETWORKING FOR BUSINESS!? Here are 50 Ideas on Using Twitter for Business.? I am a prime example of how you can take a small business to the next level using Twitter as a marketing tool.? It gives you the opportunity to connect with the world and share about who you are, what you are doing, and how you do it.? It is a place to get to know others in your field of work.? It is a place to ask questions and seek feedback on work projects.

For example, I just finished a website for a client and I posted the link on Twitter and asked if people could share their thoughts on the design, layout, and content.? I got several replies and was able to work from that to make the site even better than it was.? The more people you connect with, the better.? Your world expands.? Your opportunities increase.

I am an online virtual business assistant and I tweet daily about what I am doing.? For instance, when I am working on a blog graphic – I share something like this: “Working on Custom Blog Header for a client.? Anyone interested?? Check out my site….” ? People respond if they are interested and WORK COMES IN!? It’s great!

There are also other fun aspects of Twitter such as Twitter Parties or get togethers.

I was informed earlier today that I was included in a tutorial about Twitter parties.? I checked it out and WOW – there I was!? I am the one on the bottom right (@PainterMommy)? Hit the play button to go from page to page and learn more about what Twitter parties are.

Twitter parties are a great place to meet new people with like interests.? And really the basis for relational marketing is building relationships.?? You can get to know people and then share about who you are and what you do.?? A fun party that I like to go to on Tuesday nights is #GNO (girl’s night out).? They usually have an interesting topic of discussion that helps everyone to connect and share their thoughts.

If you have a small business and you are not currently on Twitter – you are missing out!? it is the #1 Social Networking site on the internet!

Here are few more informative links on Twitter and how it works –

“The Painted Life” Blog Award

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A few weeks ago I asked for help from my readers in coming up with my very own blog award to offer to some of the special blogging people that I have come in contact with online.? I had some great responses with really creative ideas, but I could only choose one.

Here’s a list of some of the many great suggestions and ideas:

  • This Blog makes me Smile
  • The ROFL Award
  • Addicted to You
  • Creative Blog
  • Must Read Blog
  • Funny Bone Award
  • Sunshine Award
  • Mommylicious Award
  • Makes My Day
  • Blog is a Blessing
  • Happy / Cheerful Blogger
  • Helpful Hotspot

It really was a tough one, but I decided to go with the ideas of? BOTH Gen and Rebecca.

Gen said “You could name your award something like The Painted Life Award. And have the contestants send your an entry of how they would like to paint their lives.”

And Rebecca said “I really love the idea of tying your award into your personal pursuits (the things you blog about) so I kind of like something like a ?Mural Award? since it?s a huge part of what you do. You can present it to people who you feel create blogs with content full of ?dimension and life? – just like you describe how you feel about your own creations.”

So here it is everybody!? The Birth of Painter Mommy’s FIRST Award!!

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This blog award is dedicated to those who live a colorful and creative life through the writings of their blogs.? Just like each careful stroke of an artist painting a masterpiece, they write and share from the heart – life, advice, tips, reviews, information and anything else that adds life and color to their blog.

Here are the award rules:

1.? Pass it on to as many blogs as you think might deserve this award

2.? List some ways that you show your colors and creativity on your blog.? Are you “real”?? Do you speak from the heart?? Do you have a passion for anything in particular?

3.? Link back to this post & come back here and add your post URL on Mr. Linky (below)

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Here are the FIRST recipients of this award.? Be sure to check out their blogs!

  • Plus Size Mommy

For those of you whom I chose to receive the award, feel free to pass it on by following the rules above.? Thanks so much!? Love you guys, Love your blogs!

Even if you were not in the last and you are a blogger, please comment!? List some ways that you show your colors and creativity on your blog.? Are you “real”?? Do you speak from the heart?? Do you have a passion for anything in particular?

I would love to hear from you!

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