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Hi, I'm Elle Owner of CleverlyChanging. My blog seeks to encourage, empower, & inspire others to live cleverly, changing when necessary. Perfect parenting, doesn't exist, but informed and attentive parenting does. I desire to regularly share savings tips, wisdom, and experiences I gain from everyday life as a wife and mother of twins with others so we can empower each other to become better parents and better people in general.
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8 Ways Motherhood Changed Me
Posted on April 11, 2013 | No CommentsGuest Post Bio: Not long ago, Heather Hopson hosted a television show in the Cayman Islands. Today, she’s back home writing a different kind of story as a new mom for her new blog Diary of a First Time Mom (www.diaryofafirsttimemom.com) Heather is also a regular contributor for Kidville’s Voices from the Ville and Black and Married with Kids, where she pens a column called The Single Life. You can follow her journey through motherhood on Twitter @dearmomdiary. Motherhood changed me. Mostly for the better. I’m happier, healthier and more motivated than ever. You might be hesitant to change for your man, your... -
Cleverly Changing – A New Year, A New Beginning: What Can You Expect?
Posted on January 17, 2013 | No Comments2013 is here. The fireworks have glittered the sky, the toast have be said, the resolutions made, and goals set. Are you ready for something new? Something inspiring, something that makes your heart want to sing aloud? I am. By nature I’m other-centered and long to assist others to make their lives better. On an on-going basis I need to know that what I do matters and has a place in the world around me. My blog gives me a platform to connect, learn, inspire, be inspired, and grow. I started this Cleverly Changing in 2010 to find a since of... -
Review and Coupon: Smart Ones Santa Fe Style Rice & Beans
Posted on October 31, 2012 | 3 CommentsThis was my first time trying a Weight Watchers Smart Ones meal. Although, I’ve seen Smart Ones frozen meals in the store, I was too skeptical to try a box, because I didn’t think the meal would be healthy or taste good. However, after I tried Smart Ones Sante Fe Style Rice & Beans and I was pleasantly surprised. I chose a meal that I liked and was similar to something I would make for myself. What I Like Most about SmartOnes Vegetarian options are available Easy to make in the microwave Quick and healthy lunch options Their meals are... -
BlogHer 2012 Conference Recap
Posted on August 6, 2012 | 8 CommentsI had the privilege of being able to attend BlogHer 2012 in New York. BlogHer is one of the largest blogging conferences in the world. This year over 5,000 people were in attendance. The conference had a wide range of speakers, bloggers, companies, and others. The conference is what you make it. Below I share my thoughts, and I would love here your response. How would you describe the BlogHer Conference overall? BlogHer provides a wide range of value to those who can attend. It is a great place to find like-minded bloggers all in one place. It can provide... -
7 Search Engine Strategies Every Blogger Should Know
Posted on June 20, 2012 | 1 CommentWhen it comes to writing, a lot of bloggers I’ve met are turned off or too nervous to think about search engine optimization (SEO) for their posts. However, search engine optimization for every article you write is fairly easy and can be done with little stress. The trick is to make sure that you don’t “over-optimize” your article. Google has made changes to their algorithm in the last year that flags websites that are trying too hard to get good keyword results. Their goal is to eliminate Wikipedia and spam-like subject matter and deliver the highest quality content available. Here... -
How To Get the Most Out of Conferences
Posted on June 8, 2012 | No CommentsThere are so many blogging conferences available for bloggers to choose from, but when trying to decide which conference to attend first consider a smaller one and then explore the larger ones Below I share some pointers you will want to keep in mind so you get the most out of your conference. 1. Always be tech and business card ready. If you are attending a conference make sure that your gadgets are charged and ready to perform when you need the most. It is also good to have a back up plan if the hotel you are staying doesn’t... -
Protected: Reviewer Retreat Reflection Series: Advanced SEO Tips
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Reviewer’s Retreat = Fun, Fun, Fun
Posted on June 7, 2012 | 10 CommentsAttending the Reviewers Retreat was a fun first blogging conference. Thankfully, it wasn’t only about sitting through different sessions and learning a lot, but the retreat also provided a fun exhilarating atmosphere. The retreat was held at Great Wolf Lodge, which has many activities for families with children to enjoy together. Below I share some of my favorite things about the conference. If you come to Great Wolf Lodge for a conference, come in a group or bring grandparents along. My husband and I had to take turns riding on the rides because our children were too short to ride... -
Reviewer Retreat Reflection Series: Why Pinterest?
Posted on June 6, 2012 | 3 CommentsBy now, people all over America have heard about the craze of Pinterest. People either love it or hate it, but for bloggers who want to be successful, they should learn to love it and utilize it to the best of their abilities. The first session I went to at the Reviewer’s Retreat was about Pinterest. For me, I currently use pinterest, but I only see a very small modest affect it is having on my blog. For some bloggers with great pictures and many pin worthy posts, their traffic has sky-rocketed. I wanted to attend the session so I... -
I’m Attending the Reviewer’s Retreat
Posted on June 4, 2012 | 4 CommentsHurray! For the next couple of days I’ll be live at the Reviewers Retreat in NC. The reviewers retreat is taking place at Great Wolf Lodge Resort in Concord, NC. This will be my first official blogging conference. I am thrilled to have a chance to meet so many bloggers and an opportunity to get better acquainted with the sponsors. I’m Most Excited About A chance to learn great information about how to take my blog to the next level. Blogging has become a big part of my life and is a business in many ways. To be able to... -
Additional Blogging Resources – To take your Blog to the Next Level
Posted on January 11, 2012 | 2 CommentsI recently shared a post: How to Take Your Blog to the Next Level this Year. I wanted to give you some follow-up links that you should keep in mind. How to Start Blogging Resource: Blogging Basics How to Evaluate your blog Resource: Make sure you site can be evaluated by others properly as we, it will provide more credibility to your work. Use these strategies. How to create a blogging plan Resource: Similar to a business plan here is a template that will guide you when writing your plan. How to effectively market and share your site Resource: Marketing... -
7 Reasons to follow/subscribe to RSS Feeds
Posted on July 31, 2011 | 14 CommentsHave you seen this icon, and then wondered what it is used for? This is an icon used for RSS feeds. What are RSS feeds? RSS is a short abreviation for Really Simple Syndication. If you like my blog posts? Subscribe to my RSS Feeds. If you have found a blog that you would like to follow, subscribe to their feeds. Here are 5 reasons why I think it is important. By subscribing to a bloggers or website’s RSS feeds you are proving to the blogger/website creator that you are interested in their material and appreciate their content. Many hours... -
Basics to Begin Blogging
Posted on May 1, 2011 | 7 CommentsMy friends often ask me how I started blogging so I decided to write a post to answer their questions. Here is my guide to what I think a person should do if they want to start blogging. Find several blogs that interest you. Read the blogs and see what they are all about. Do your research. Google, Bing, and search the net to see if there are a lot of blogs sharing the same information that you desire to post. If not, great. If so, evaluate how you can put a different spin on the topic. Think about your personal...
