Welcome, October! Back-to-school is behind us, and all-things-holiday are ahead of us. October provides an opportunity to slow down–briefly. Take this break between the hustle of September and the bustle of November and December to cover passion topics or experiment with new skills! Here are 10… read more
Is fear keeping you from launching your blog? If so, you’re not alone. Among the most common reasons people don’t start blogging, the number one is just that: fear. But don’t let fear stop you from launching! Instead, face your fears head-on to keep them from… read more
You’ve been reading blogs for awhile now. You’ve tossed and turned thinking about how to start your own pet blog. You have a message and a topic that you’re passionate about, and you want to help others by sharing your expertise with the world. If creating a… read more
Excited. Uncertain. Terrified. Hopeful. What do all of these words have in common? They are the universal sentiments held by every person who has ever launched a blog. So, how does one evolve from a simple domain owner to a well-known and respected blogger? 5 Tips… read more
Are you considering starting a blog of your own? Or are you already an established blogger, with a solid understanding of how much work blogging takes? No matter how far along you are in your blogging journey, being a pet parent has prepared you for success.… read more
When was the last time clicking “publish” gave you butterflies and made your palms sweat? Are you afraid someone might view you differently if you share your story? Every single time I publish a new post on Irresistible Icing I feel this way. I share personal… read more
You have a story inside of you that you’re itching to tell. You have so many ideas and big dreams but don’t know where to begin. You envision your dream life, working from home, hanging out with your pets, and getting paid to do what you… read more
If you’re reading this, I bet I can predict a few things about you: You’re a high achiever. You’re running a successful blog. You might be working a day job or taking on a side hustle to support your blogging efforts. And you’re probably constantly raising… read more
As we round home on 2016, many of us are putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) to plot out the 2017 editorial calendar. I tend to plan in broad strokes broken out by quarter (like, I want to dedicate posts to safe hiking with… read more
As the days get shorter, I find myself zapped of energy earlier and earlier each dark afternoon. Sometimes it feels like fewer daylight hours result in fewer blog post ideas. Does anyone else feel that way? I pulled out my brainstorm notes and jotted this list… read more
