Google AdSense, easy as 1,2,3

AdSense has graciously accepted this little blogger, so let me guide you through the process.
AdSense is said to be one of the easiest ways to boost a bloggers profit, so you should really strive for it. Once you get accepted, Google automatically sets your blog up with ads that may interest your readers. Profits are based on the clicks your ads get. Ads vary according to your blogs theme, but also language used and location.

Google AdSense is strickt about whom they accept. Before applying, do at least this with your blog.

Define your subject

Ads are easier to target to readers interested in a certain subject. Google AdSense automatically targets shown ads based on the topics of your blog. The better this is defined, the more readers interested in the same subject see the ads. Potentially this means more money to you.

Create quality content

I've said this before, and will say it again. Write about topics people are interested to read. Write well about those topics. In order to be accepted by Google AdSense, you need to have at least a few dozen posts that have enough content (250 words or more per post). This is so that the ads can be targeted more efficiently.

The content of your blog should follow AdSense content policies. This means no sex or violence, at least not the ugly kind.

Put effort on appearance

A blog that is easy to read and navigate also serves potential readers. Simply add various pages and a privacy policy to give a more expert impression.

Add your contact information and an About me-page

Telling a little bit about yourself and having a blog-related e-mail address shows that you're a serious blogger. It's also a nice be contacted by readers.

Give it some time

Google wants bloggers that actively blog, so be patient, write a little bit for a while and only then apply for AdSense.

How to apply 

Blogger has features that make using AdSense easy. Go to Earnings -> Add AdSense and sign up.
In order to sign up, you need a Google account. The best way is to use the same e-mail address you already have assigned for your blog. Sign in with this account and complete the application.

Once you're accepted, ad Google AdSense to Blogger is easy. Go to Earnings -> AdSense and choose how you want to display your ads (either on the sidebar or between posts.

If your application is declined the first time, don't be discouraged. Keep on writing and apply again. You might get approved sooner than expected. 

This is for all you Mothers

Being a mother is tough business. You have to take care of your family's wellbeing. Balancing between the role of a financial provider and a mother needs special skills.

Here are some tips how to succeed in balancing all those different roles life brings you.

Plan ahead

Create a plan and set your goals. Write it all down.
Once it's written down, it's easier to follow.

Schedule, schedule everything

Schedule time for work. Schedule time for your family. Also schedule time for yourself and your own wellbeing. Write everything down on a calendar and stick to it.
Organize your time to maximize your time usage. You might want to write blog posts in advance during the weekend so you can publish them throughout the next week. Whenever you have a break, do something little, seek out new advertisers or meditate, even the small stuff gives you a feeling of achievement and gets you one step closer to your goals.
Accept, that sometimes life just happens and adjust accordingly.

Don't be afraid to say "No" 

By saying no to one thing, you open the door to say yes to more important matters.

Be a walking advertisement of yourself 

Take responsibility in creating your own opportunities and earn your income. This includes actively promoting yourself and what you have to offer. Don't be shy about your skills. If you get complimented about something you've done, be proud and talk about it.

Mothers usually have great social networks, for example school functions and sports activities, they can easily be used as a source of income.

Also, use various social medias for your advantage. Advertise in Google+, Facebook and Twitter, you might be surprised how many people you can reach.


With thorough planning and sticking to your schedule, you will achieve what you want!
I'm not saying it's always easy, but try to have fun on your journey. If you don't enjoy what you're doing, no one else will either.

Life is doing something you love.

Since Mothers Day is coming up, I have some special offers for all you hard working moms. 

Determine Important Things in Life

Take a deep breath. 

Close your eyes. 

Take a deeper breath. 

Imagine yourself at your deathbed. 

Here comes your last breath. 

But before you take your last breath, travel back in time and reflect on your life. 

Hold on. 

What Really Counts

At your deathbed you finally know what is really important and what isn't. What advice would you give the young you? Write it down. Think of advice considering both your personal and professional life. You don't have to impress anyone else at your deathbed, you only want to feel happy about the life you've lived. Take your time, consider the things that really count. Take your own advice by heart. 

Don't get Stuck in the Future - Live Now

Find happiness in your everyday life. Seek meaning in everything you do now. Strive for the life you want but also remember to appreciate everything you have. You might already have everything that really matters. Have you remembered to thank your loved ones today? 

Jump In!

It's easy to tell you to follow your dreams. So, follow your dreams! 
I know, this one is the hard part. You need to actually give your dreams a chance, give it a try and be pleasantly surprised of the outcome. 

Sitting next to you on your deathbed, I can promise you, we will remember with happiness those moments when we followed our dreams. It doesn't matter, whether we actually achieved them, at least we had fun trying. Would you rather say "I tried!" instead of, "Why didn't I?"

Ask yourself this: 

If I stay in my present position, what makes me stay? 

Is this the same answer I would give at my deathbed? 

Am I happy? 

If you want to make a new beginning, look at the end of your time. And then decide, what to do. 

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Beautify your blog

Once you've started on your own blog, it's natural to want to decorate your writings with some appropriate pictures. Copyright laws are a real hassle for inspiring bloggers, luckily there is an easy solution.

Flickr has a great tool to solve your problem. Creative Commons licensed pictures are absolutely free to use as long as you give credit to the original photographer. So go ahead and have a look. I bet you will find something that pleases you.

Or you can always take your own pictures. Happy blogging!

Going to the Field - Mystery Shopping

Which girl doesn't love shopping.

And how can it get any better than when you actually earn from going shopping. 

Mystery shopping is a great way to get out and earn some extra cash. 

A few notes about mystery shopping: 

• Mystery shopping usually includes reporting about a shopping experiences. You don't have to be a tough customer or act out of your usual self.
• Noticing details remembering them is important. Your employer wants to know everything what happened during your visit and also everything you and the salesperson talked about (so don't go flirting too much with that hot guy selling you a mattress). 
• You always work according to your employers needs. This means certain days and hours when they might want you to work on the given task. 
• You will need at least a computer for writing out your reports. Otherwise, you might want to have some note taking supplies or even recording devices, but these are by no means necessary. 

Beware, there are lots of shady mystery shopping firms out there, which never pay for your time and effort or worst case, even make you buy stuff during your visit without compensation. 

I can personally only recommend one company. Helion offers worldwide mystery shopping. Their webpage is clear and easy to use. Once you've signed up, there might already be (depending on your location) a bunch of tasks to complete. In order to get the most out of all available work, complete your profile entirely and also My Trainings. This will teach you more about mystery shopping and is actually very informative.

So go ahead, give it a try. The weather is nice out there, why don't you take a break from your computer and talk to someone in real life.

Still here

Have you missed me?
I'm sorry for having been tied up.
I have some new projects to tell you about, just give me a minute to free myself.

A more Philosophical view

Why should you start your own blog?

Blogging is serious business. It takes a lot of effort and time. One is always thinking of new ideas to write about, and what would interest people to read.

My journey is only in the beginning. Already, I've had to think about my motives. What do I want to achieve? How can I best serve you, My Reader, and compel you to take this journey with me.

I'm just a simple girl trying to find my place in this great place that is the Internet.
I want to learn how to success and stand on my own two feet. I also want to help you to gain confidence to maybe one day follow your dreams.

In the beginning is the heart. Without putting your heart into what you do, you can't success. You need to feel passionately about things you blog about. Passion drives you to open your blog every day and start writing.

Write what you know. Learning is ok, describing the process you are going to is also ok. You need to want to seek knowledge so you can spread your wisdom to others. Strive not to spread misconceptions, only tell the truth and how you came to it. Read a lot.

Separate yourself from other blogs. Keep the outlay of your blog simple and reader-friendly. Invest in the content of your text to attract more readers. You can't write about everything, so choose your story wisely.

Do not loose faith. There are days, when you feel discouraged and think no one cares. But there are also days, when you meet a random person, who becomes your biggest fan.

Reaching for your dream is hard work. Take the risk and dive in.