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Shopping HomeDepot To Prep our Lawn #Digin

April 22, 2013 by

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Home Depot.

This past weekend was the launch of “Babiak Better Backyard“. That meant we headed to Home Depot Garden Center to get all the lawn care and garden supplies we needed to get the yard back to its lush state and the beds ready for planting veggies.

This will be our 4th summer in this house and each year we have the process during one of first gorgeous weekends in spring.

  • Till the garden beds
  • Pull weeds from side yard and fence line
  • Mow the grass
  • Lay down seed/fertilizer/weed killer

This year was no different.  At the end of the weekend we were left with 12 bags of yard waste but the results are a clean slate waiting for some color and new growth.

Home Depot is only 2 miles away so we can be found there any given day for any given project. This weekend was stock up time for mulch, soil, Scotts Turf Builder Fertilizer with Plus 2 Weed Control a mini greenhouse for the kids to get the veggies started.

Home Depot #Digin Scotts

Everything we ever need can be found at Home Depot. Their garden center is filled to the brim with tools and plants to grow your own flower or veggie garden. The seed and weed control section is orderly and clean so you can find whatever you need.

Home Depot #Digin

Home Depot #Digin

Home Depot #Digin

Rob sent me for shrub and evergreen food for our side yard plants.  I found Vigoro Tree, Shrub and Evergreen Plant Food right away.

Home Depot #digin Shopping Trip

This has only been our first seasonal trip to Home Depot.  Another one will happen next week for gardening soil and herbs.

It’s home improvement time, and The Home Depot has everything you need to #DigIn for Spring. No matter what projects you want to tackle, they have great values on all you need. They’re ready to help you with renovation ideas and expert advice, too.

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Home Depot.




What I Learned from Bloggy Boot Camp Philadelphia

May 22, 2012 by

Something happened with this Bloggy Boot Camp. I walked away with ideas and inspiration and didn’t just talk about making changes but instantly put a couple in place. Blog conferences as a whole are supposed to educate the attendees on not just blog basics but how to run it like a business, increase traffic, put out quality content and engage your readers and fellow bloggers.

Bloggy Boot Camp Baltimore was a different feeling for me. Two years ago the sentiment felt “Every man for themself”, this weekend felt more encouraging and accepting of each other. I left Philly feeling good about where I am as a blogger but also confident that I could make some changes to grow.

inspired by bloggy boot camp

Takeaways from Bloggy Boot Camp Philly

  • Define your own success. Blogging goals are different for everyone and that’s ok. Whether you want to make money, write a book, be in front of the camera or inspire readers to try something new own that goal. Be ok with it. Don’t let other bloggers define what your success should be.
  • Have a Purpose. Why do you blog? Who is your audience? Does your blog reflect those answers? Once your figure out your purpose you’ll be more focused on each task and not waste time on the other things.
  • Always expect a payoff. This came from Laurie of Tip Junkie. That doesn’t mean expect money from everything you do but expect something. This could be new readers, increased traffic, exposure to brands or recognition within the blog world. Don’t waste time on things that won’t benefit you in the end.
  • Run your blog like a business. Again Laurie from Tip Junkie had some great advice for those wanting to take big steps with our blogs. Give yourself office hours, . This helps especially with gaining some control in work/life balance.
  • Try something new, you might like it.  Personally I hate vlogging but I’m going to take ClassyMommy’s advice and just keep at it till I’m comfortable with it. I know if I were to increase my video reviews or regular converations it would benefit the blog. Maybe you want to expand your photography or try your hand at fancy recipes just give it a try.  You’l never know who it’s going to turn out until you try.
  • Don’t judge others.  We all blog for different reasons with different goals.
  • It’s OK to say no. If you aren’t comfortable with a topic, product, brand or anything else than don’t endorse it.
  • Build relationships online and in real life. Connections with real people can bring on the best ideas.

If you’ve ever thought of attending a blog conference then Bloggy Boot Camp is definitely the way to go. The intimate gathering, the flow of information and education and the relationships built is all worth it.