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My BlogHer ’12 Experience – Attending and Meeting The Brands and Sponsors

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I went.. At the very last minute, maybe less than a month before BlogHer ’12 I got the opportunity for a full scholarship. My Secret to Affording BlogHer ’12 Being that I was already in NYC, I figured this was one conference I did not want to miss, and I knew it would provide me […]

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Ten Tips I Learned from BlogHer’s ‘Your Blog As a Media Company’ Session

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Jaden Hair | SteamyKitchen.com | @SteamyKitchen | jaden@steamykitchen.com Kathryn Finney | SimplyGoodMedia.com | @KathrynFinney | kathryn.finney@simplygoodmedia.com The following tips were from a very insightful and helpful BlogHer ’12 Pathfinder session. Based on the notes, I’ve summarized the session down to these ten very important tips that every blogger should know. I. Invest in your skills: […]

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Fit Fridays

What is TRX® Rip™ Training?

What is TRX® Rip™ Training? The TRX Rip Trainer™ is a full-spectrum resistance training tool designed for developing the ability to generate and control rotational forces. Which is basically a fancy way of saying that it delivers resistance training unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Equally adept as a rehabilitation tool, a strength and conditioning tool, […]

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BlogHer ’12 – The Brand and Blogger Connection

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This conference session was a very popular one during BlogHer.  The room was filled to capacity and quite a few couldn’t get in. I’m glad I got in, because I felt the information was somewhat useful to me and useful to my readers. This post talks about working with brands, how to pitch to bloggers, […]

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BlogHer ’12 – The Technical: Podcasting 101

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There are many forms of blogging, writing blog posts, video blogging, and then there’s podcasting. Podcasting varies too, there’s video podcasting and audio podcasting. During BlogHer ’12 I attended a session on Podcasting and I must say I learned quite a lot, but I don’t think I’m ready to take my blog into podcasts just […]

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BlogHer ’12/Pathfinder Day – My Blog As A Book Proposal (RECAP)

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Thursday morning I attended an amazing BlogHer session where other blog enthusiasts and myself learned about book proposals. A popular question that went around the room was… “If you were to write a book, what would it be about?” Stefanie Wilder-Taylor of stefaniewildertaylor.com and author of Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay: And Other Things […]

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Fit Fridays

NYC Summer Streets 2012 – Details

The 5th Annual Summer Streets starts this weekend! On August 4, 11 and 18 from 7 am to 1 pm, nearly seven miles of New York City’s streets will be opened up for everyone to play, run, walk and bike. From the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park, along Park Avenue and connecting streets you can […]

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HealthAndWellness

CVS/pharmacy’s “Project Health” Bringing Free Health Screenings During the Month of August

Project Health is a wellness program to raise awareness in multicultural communities about influenza preparedness during National Immunization Awareness Month. Qualifying participants will receive vouchers redeemable for a flu shot at CVS/pharmacy or MinuteClinic this flu season. Throughout the month of August, which is National Immunization Awareness Month, CVS/pharmacy’s Project Health (“Proyecto Salud” in Spanish) is […]

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Fit Fridays

What Keeps You Moving?! NikeFuel Does

I hadn’t written a post about my Nike+ Fuelband because I wanted to test it out some more. I think by now I’ve tested it enough to tell y’all about it and why it might be a great thing to get. I love my Nike+ Fuelband!! I always wear it, I take it off before […]

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Cars

ART DRIVE! The BMW Art Car Collection 1975-2010

ART DRIVE! The BMW Art Car Collection 1975-2010. Exhibition of Art Cars by Andy Warhol, Jeff Koons and David Hockney On Show for First Time in the UK in East End Car Park. This piece of news is for my UK readers… The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), in partnership with BMW, the Mayor of […]

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Marketing Tips

Register for ADVERTISING WEEK – Early Bird Ends Tomorrow

How would you like to save $100 bucks this weekend?! Register to attend Advertising Week (October 1-5, 2012) and save $100 bucks if you register this weekend, after Sunday, prices go up. Get a DELEGATE pass (click here to register for a Delegate pass) Early Bird (June 11 – July 15): $149 Benefits Include: » Admittance […]

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Books Fit Fridays HealthAndWellness

Six Weeks to OMG – Book Review

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Six Weeks To OMG Get Skinnier Than All Your Friends Order it now via Amazon About 3 weeks ago I read this “diet” book that has probably changed my life and the way I think, see and feel about food. I read a lot of health and fitness books, in search for something that makes […]

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Register TODAY for Google’s Power Searching Class

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Today is the first class of Google’s Power Searching online course, that will teach you everything you need to know about searching better on Google. Yes, we all think we know everything there is to know about Google and searching on Google, but do we really know everything?! Are we really going to question the […]

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Social Media Tips Weekly Newsletter – Sign Up Now!

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This weekend I announced that I’ll be launching a fantastic newsletter where I’ll share some really awesome social media and marketing tips that you guys can use to help your brand/business. The newsletter will go out every Monday morning for the rest of the year, and they will contain random tips on the following topics: […]

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Conferences

Sponsor Me for BlogHer 2012

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I know how last minute this is but KMP Blog is seeking a wonderful sponsor to sponsor me to attend the BlogHer’12 conference in New York City!  Attending BlogHer would be a dream come true. BlogHer Conference aims to connect influential women bloggers together and allows us to inspire, learn and grow with each other. […]

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HealthAndWellness

intelli-Diet – An Easier Way to Diet

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I’ve recently downloaded this really great app called intelli-Diet. It had great reviews on iTunes app store and I wanted to give it try. The app costs $3.99, but due to it’s incredible success, it is available to download for FREE only for today, Monday, July 2, 2012. Here’s more info on intelli-Diet: Sets up […]

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Books

Surprise Your Teen Girl w/ Seventeen Ultimate Guide To Beauty

  Teen girls everywhere will love this beauty book. Seventeen Ultimate Guide to Beauty is loaded with amazing tips for your best hair, makeup, skin and nails, all in a 190 page colorful beauty book, just for you. I must say I love this book and I’m not a teen girl. This is one of […]

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Fit Fridays

“Voices” a Film That Celebrates Women in Sports | Via Nike

Nike released a new film entitled “Voices” to celebrate women in sport on the 40th anniversary of Title IX (June 23, 1972), the landmark U.S. legislation that opened the door for female athletes to pursue their dreams through sport. The film features the personal stories of four amazing female athletes, spanning three generations, who play […]

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Fit Fridays

Let’s #MAKETHERULES – A Special Invitation from NIKE NYC

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Join NIKE NYC and myself on Saturday, June 23, 2012 as we celebrate sport, in this FREE outdoor workout event to get your adrenaline pumping. Early arrivers will receive a FREE Limited Edition NIKE t-shirt (while supplies last).  See below for more details… Celebration of Sport Saturday, June 23, 2012 11:30am – 5:30pm Hudson River […]

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11 Things To Do While Vacationing in Negril, Jamaica

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        Arrange hotel/airport transportation ahead of time so that you do not have to worry about catching a cab or a bus and overpaying. Negril is 1 ½ hours away from Montego Bay Airport, so keep that in mind after you land. It’s a long ride, but kind of scenic. Do not […]