Author Archives: Gigi Ross

Maggie Whitley is the gal behind Gussy Sews – a ruffled shop & blog that Whitley transformed from a self-taught hobby into a fun and thriving business at a time when the recession hit her little family hard. Having graduated … Read More

Did you book your air travel to BlogHer ‘11 yet? If you did, you may want to rethink your arrival time. BlogHer announced last week that it is adding a full day of programming to its 2011 conference in San … Read More

Five lucky moms were notified last week that they were chosen by Mega Bloks to serve as the Mega Bloks Moms. ShePosts covered the search for Mega Bloks Moms in February. The five women are: Yakini Etheridge of Prissy Mommy, … Read More

Now is your chance to help recognize a blogger who is working hard for a social cause. Nominations opened last week for the 2nd Annual Bloganthropy Awards, which recognize women who use social media to advance social good. The Bloganthropy … Read More

Many bloggers often think, “If I only had a couple of thousand dollars…what I could do with my blog.” And now, Mom Central is giving them that chance. The Blogger Grant Program is awarding $2,000 stipends to 5 lucky bloggers … Read More

How do mom bloggers make money? How much do they make? Should they disclose their earnings? These are the $64,000 questions that keep getting batted around the blogosphere. This past week, the discussion elevated when several high-profile mom bloggers weighed … Read More

It’s the bloggy equivalent of a rave. Only this party lasts a week, has Twitter and linky lists as its major drugs of choice, and there’s no bouncer. The Ultimate Blog Party 2011 is in its final bleary-eyed days, and … Read More

Listen To Your Mother Show is gaining some serious momentum. First, the show expanded its local productions from one last year to five in 2011. Now, it’s received its biggest boost yet – a national media sponsorship from BlogHer. The … Read More