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Arkansas Literary Festival, I Love You

I wanted to write sooner about all the fun I had at the Arkansas Literary Festival, but I was just too tired. I’m still a little exhausted from all the excitement, and my suitcase is still open on the dining room floor, but I can’t hold it in any longer. If you haven’t been to Little Rock lately, you need to visit. The River Market District was gorgeous and kept me too busy, but in a good way. Here are the highlights.

Arrived at KATV to tape a segment in time to catch these cool guys, The Cons...

Umbilical Cord Art: One More Thing New Moms Don’t Need

Umbilical cords are no longer merely a lifeline between a mother and child. They are more than a potential source of stem cells with the power to provide life saving medical miracles. Now, with some clever marketing, they could become the art medium de jour. New parents now have the option to explore the artistic potential of the umbilical cord. And I’m not talking about that nub hanging off your baby’s belly. Here are four very good reasons to resist the indulgence.

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SEO, Book Clubs, & Italian Greyhounds

I’m super excited to be at the Arkansas Literary Festival today. If you’re in Little Rock, tweet me so we can meet up! If not, clicky-clicky have a read. This week on the bubbly:

Search engines are friendlier than you think .
Latest iVillage feature , What Moms Do All Day
Book Club questions for Who Peed on My Yoga Mat? (You know you need a funny book club book.)
Remembering my sweet Italian Greyhound .
Birth Wreaths : Most of us are surprised this is reallya thing.

Happy weekend!

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Birth Wreaths: Southern Charm or Over the Top Post-Natal Insanity?

You’ve got your bag packed for the hospital, your stash of onesies and diapers ready for the new baby… but do you have your birth wreath?

If you’re thinking, “my birthwhat?” you’re probably not from the South.

These uber-decorated, creative and crafty wreaths hang on the hospital room door after baby is born, usually with a plaque listing baby’s vital statistics.A recent thread on BabyCenterreveals they’re all the rage in southern states, where many hospital maternity wards feature hooks on pat...

My Italian Greyhound: The Cutest Classic Bubbly

Our Italian Greyhound is buried under a snowball tree in the backyard. The tiny leaves have shown up, reminding me of Simon. He wasn’t long for this world, but he made quite an impression while he was here. I originally wrote this post as a humorous counterpart to a more flat article I wrote about choosing an Italian Greyhound for your family. Turns out inquiring minds want to know. That makes me happy because Simon was special.

His poops were small.

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Book Club Questions for Who Peed on My Yoga Mat?

If you choose a funny book for book club you might not need questions. If you choose Who Peed on My Yoga Mat?you might be too busy laughing to focus on any formal questions. Not because the author is so funny–though she is slightly amusing, she’s been told. No, you’ll be too busy laughing at each other’s stories. That is my favorite part about getting together with women who read my books. I love hearing their stories, the ones reading mine reminded them of.

But just in case, here are a few qu...

What Moms Do All Day

When asked about my work, my son once told a teacher I talk to my friends all day. Not too far off. (I have a dream job, right?) Not all kids are quite as clear about how Mommy spends her days. Check out this fun post on iVillage for some great quotes from the cutest kids. You may just know a few!

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Search Engines: Friendlier Than You Think

Today I’m celebrating the *official* launch of Sexy, Smart, & Search Engine Friendly: Get Found Online Without Losing Your Mind or Wasting Your Time. I’m hitting the road this month and next with my message of you-can-do-it SEO for authors.

(Click here for my schedule.)

This search and social guide has been in soft launch mode for a while for a couple of reasons. First, I’ve been busy with other closer-to-the-core-of-my-business work (general fun and smart assery). Also, I’m practicing what I b...

The Week in Review: Including a Green Smoothie Video!

From short shorts to green smoothies to business lessons from a stripper. Those are just a few of the topics covered this week on the Bubbly. In case you missed a single thing, here is the week in review.

How short is too short for short shorts? You decide. (No, really, you do. You’re the grown up.)
The Great Green Smoothie! It’s here, finally posted for your convenience: ingredients, snarky remarks, and even a VIDEO!
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Celebrating Susie Homemaker

I posted this picture on Facebook the night before Easter. Forty-three people “liked” the picture. I’m sure many more saw it.

Look at it. A thing of beauty. And it looked even better in real life. Easter– BAM! Nailed it. My daughter picked out the pieces. I found the flowers and made a special trip to the fabric store for burlap.

The silver you see there, belonged to my husband’s paternal grandmother. The tablecloth, a gift from his mother.

Call me Susie Homemaker. That table was Pinterest-worth...