Vlogs
The Next Michael Phelps
Stubz Jr had his first swim meet last week. This week he improved his freestyle stroke to 1st Place! I missed it because I was traveling for work 🙁 They also did backstroke this week and he got second place Read more…
Videos
Last Day of School and Memorial Day Weekend
Let’s see, the kids went to a bounce park. One memorial day we went on a short hike in South Mountain. Stay tuned. This week the kids opened a popsicle stand and started swim lessons. It’s going to be a Read more…
Skits
The Magic Slide
I got this crazy idea for a video and said, “Let’s do it!” That usually turns into my best videos. I still have a bunch of vlog footage I need to post in the next day or two. A lot Read more…
crafts
The Tohoku Tote… I’m lovin’ it!
A while back Cheri at “I am Momma – Hear Me Roar” posted a tutorial and pattern for this tote. The moment I saw it I knew I wanted to make it – it looked like the perfect size, not Read more…
Thoughts
Failure
A week or two ago my friend posted her cookie cup disaster on facebook and I thought it was great. I had actually seen the top image on Pinterest a few months earlier. Have you ever tried something you saw Read more…
Videos
The Best Fast Food Chocolate Milkshake
Leave a comment telling us what your favorite shake is. We quickly realized that we should have included Sonic and Dairy Queen in our test.
Money
Making Money on YouTube
“It’s all about the benjamins”. Let me first explain that I don’t make much money on YouTube so I’m probably not the right person to be writing this post but I have researched the topic quite a bit and I’ve tried to put together the puzzle pieces. Most of the A-list YouTubers are very hesitant to share any numbers but there are some estimates out there based on views. The truth is, I have no idea exactly how much the big YouTubers make. But it can be fun to speculate. Click the title to read the article.
Projects
Finishing Stamp (Hanko Stamp)
I have been following AShow by Ze Frank. Any of you watch it? Ze is a vlogging pioneer. He did a daily show back in 2006 before the YouTube partner craze and he didn’t even host his videos on YouTube. Read more…
Skits
Minecraft Boy Series
Stubz Jr. LOVES Minecraft. He would play it every day if we let him. When we decided to make videos where he had minecraft powers it just made sense. Unfortunately, my special effects skills are lacking so I’ve had to Read more…