A couple weeks ago I attended Allume. When someone asks me what Allume is I always say, "a blogging conference." But Allume is so much more than that. Yes, I learn a little bit about how to improve my blog, but this conference is a lot more about my heart than about my space on the Internet. Last year was my first time attending Allume. I had been longing for community, and Allume gave me a fresh dose of fellowship -- just like I had been needing. Last year was all about connecting with others, handing out business cards, and learning as much as I could about blogging. This year was Continue Reading
2015 Word of the Year
This post contains affiliate links. For my full disclosure policy, click here. Are you one of those people who chooses one word to represent the year ahead? I like to do that, and I've been doing it for the past few years. I remember that my word for 2013 was Love. And my word for 2014 was Explore. This year, I am doing something a little different. Instead of choosing one word to represent the coming year, I am choosing two. That's right. I'm totally breaking the rules and choosing two words for 2015. This year is going to be so full of so many things that two words are needed. Brave Continue Reading