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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

working on fall and winter articles

A few times a year, I like to put out a call for seasonal article ideas. I have had more success with seasonal and holiday articles on HubPages than I have with just about anything else that I've done there. As such, I don't plan to stop writing them any time soon. Since I started writing on HubPages more than two years ago, I've never run out of ideas. However, I also want to know what people are interested in reading and what is trendy right now. I do my best to keep up with the latest crazes, but I'm not always on top of everything. I have gotten some really great suggestions from family and friends over the years that I never would have thought of myself and always want to keep that door open.

I haven't started any new seasonal series this fall, but I've continued a few existing series.

Fall Photo Ideas

Fall Autumn Photography Props and Photo Shoot Ideas

Fall Autumn Themes and Units for Preschool, Pre K, and Kindergarten: Lesson Plans, Activities, and Crafts

This has been one of my most successful new series the past 9 months or so, and I will be finishing it up in the next couple months with the winter installation.

I have series going for monthly food holidays (example), teaching ideas for random holidays (i.e. National Ice Cream Day) (example), and seasonal cake pops (example). I'd like to continue those series for fall and winter.

Also, I did a series earlier this year about simple slow ingredient recipes (example), which has been done pretty well. I'm looking for more slow cooker article ideas. I put together a slow cooker chicken article this fall and hope to write more in this vain.

Here are a few more examples of my existing fall and winter articles:

Halloween Math for Kids: Free Candy Corn Activities, Worksheets, and Printables

10 Pumpkin Recipes for Thanksgiving

Milwaukee, WI Events: Annual Events and Things to Do in November

Christmas Popcorn Recipes: Caramel and Flavored Popcorn, Gourmet Gift Tin Ideas, and More

What do you want to see for the remainder of the fall and the upcoming winter?

I am primarily interested in ideas relating to teaching/education, photography, crafts, freelance writing, food/cooking, holidays/other seasonal topics, and Milwaukee, but I'm always open to other suggestions. Sometimes I do really well with topics that are completely out of the norm for me, such as Frugal Storage Ideas for Small Homes: Creative, Unique Organization Methods (which I realize is not seasonal, but I don't have a seasonal example).

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Saturday Link List: the June recipe edition

Happy June!

Where did May go? Let me know if you find it. I feel like I was just putting together my May recipes post a few days ago. I am excited about a number of plans that I already have for this month, many of which I'll be sharing in my shop news post in a few days. For now, I have a new set of recipes with some great seasonal options. Enjoy!

Chicken Pizza Omelette Recipes from Gordon Hamilton

California Omelette from Once Upon a Cutting Board

Super Simple Spicy Thai Noodles from Mel's Kitchen Cafe

Crockpot BBQ Beer Chicken from How Sweet Eats

Different Ways to Cook with Mushrooms from Audrey Kirchner

How To Make Herb Butter from Sheri Faye

Gaby Dalkin’s Avocado Coconut Ice Cream from Design Sponge

I have always avoided making cinnamon rolls because of the lengthy prep process and am really excited to give this a try sometime.

Instant Cinnamon Buns from Living the Gourmet

Churro Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting from I Heart Naptime

What recipes/foods have you been enjoying lately?

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Stay tuned next week for the a special Father's Day edition of my link list!

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Saturday Link List: the May recipe edition

Welcome to my Saturday Link List! There is no theme here, but as always, I tried to mix it up and include some great seasonal recipes. Enjoy!

Sweet Crepes from Ashley's Dandelion Wishes

Mel's Kitchen Cafe is one of the newest additions to my blog rolls. One of the girls in my book club tipped me off to this food blog after she made this recipe for one of our meetings. If you enjoy food blogs, check it out.

Creamy Tuscan Pasta Sauce from Mel's Kitchen Cafe

Vegetarian Chinese Fried Rice Recipe from Gordon Hamilton

Cheater Korean Beef from The Girl Who Ate Everything

Healthy Asparagus Soup Recipe from Natasha LH

Chicken Pot Pie Soup from How Sweet It Is

10 Things to Do With Leftover Ham from savingkathy

I have to share this one more time because it is just that good. I made two batches this past month. If you missed my pictures, check them out over here.

Chai Tea Cupcakes from Om Paramapoonya

Many of you know that I love to bake more than I love to cook and seem to change up my regular baking routine more frequently than my cooking routine. The pan variation of this recipe has been one of my staples for over a year. Kristy's recipe inspired me to make it with peanut butter, a mix of peanut butter chips and chocolate chips, and Oreo cookies. The Oreo add in is so inspired.

Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Oreo Chunk Cookies from Sweet Treats and More

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cupcakes with Cinnamon Sugared Chip Frosting from How Sweet It Is

What recipes/foods have you been enjoying lately?

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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

working on spring and summer articles

A few times a year, I like to put out a call for seasonal article ideas. Seasonal and holiday articles have been huge for me on HubPages, and I'm not planning to stop writing them any time soon. While I rarely have a shortage of ideas, I also like to want to know what people are interested in reading and if there are new trends that I should be covering. I have gotten some wonderful article suggestions from readers the past year such as Tailgating Party Ideas and Tips: Food, Recipes, Supplies, Decorations, and More (thanks, Edi!) and want to keep that door open.

I have started a few new article series already this spring.

Spring Themes and Units for Preschool, Pre K, and Kindergarten: Lesson Plans, Activities, and Crafts

A woman who used to work for an educational publishing company told me that this article is great and could easily be fleshed out into an ebook, which was a huge ego boost. I'm not sure that will happen in the near future, but it got me thinking.

Easy Homemade Mother's Day Craft Project Ideas: Button Projects

I'm sure it's not a surprise that I love writing about button crafts. On a whim, I started searching for seasonal and holiday button projects one day. There are a lot out there, so I'm going with it. I've also written an Easter themed button craft article.

Washi Tape Craft Project Ideas for Mother's Day

Everywhere you look these days online, there are washi tape projects. I have some non-seasonal ideas washi tape ideas planned already. However, with the Easter traffic long gone, I'm really ramping up my seasonal content this month so I published this article first.

This is not new for the spring, but I've also had a couple new seasonal and holiday photography series going this past year.

Spring Photography Props and Photo Shoot Ideas

Here are a few more examples of my existing spring and summer articles.

Fresh Homemade Lemonade Recipes

Alcoholic Popsicle Recipes: How to Make Popsicle Margaritas, Cocktails, and More

Spring Crafts for Kids: Easy, Fun Ideas

Fourth of July Desserts: Easy Patriotic Recipes

Things to Do in Milwaukee for Mother's Day: Brunch Specials and More

What do you want to see for the remainder of the spring and the summer?

I am most interested in ideas relating to teaching/education, crafts, photography, holidays/other seasonal topics, food/cooking, and Milwaukee, but I am always open to other suggestions. Some of my highest traffic articles are out of my norm, such as Frugal Storage Ideas for Small Homes: Creative, Unique Organization Methods. (I know that isn't a seasonal topic, but it's the first thing that came to mind.)

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Saturday, April 6, 2013

Saturday Link List: the April recipe edition

Welcome to my Saturday Link List! There is no theme here, but as always, I tried to mix it up and include some great seasonal recipes. Is anyone else excited to start grilling again? Enjoy!

Cucumber Cilantro Mango Salsa Recipe from Natasha LH

Healthy Recipes | Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Mushroom Caps with Parmesan Crumbs Recipe from neinahpets

Avocado BLT’s with Spicy Mayo and Fried Eggs from How Sweet It Is

Smoky Roasted Chicken Tacos with Spicy Goat Cheese Queso from How Sweet It Is

Stove Top Scalloped Potatoes Recipe from Gordon Hamilton

Healthy Recipes: Baked Spaghetti Squash with Baby Spinach and Cheese from neinahpets

Salmon Cakes Recipes from Gordon Hamilton

I did make this recipe this past month, and it was pretty epic. My Bible study group and my husband ate most of the pan in a couple days' time. If you bake regularly, you most likely have all the ingredients for the recipe already so go make it this weekend.

Peanut Butter Bars from Artsy Fartsy Mama