Monetize Your Blog

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If you want to make money blogging,  you have to  be knowledgeable about a  lot of things.  You can definitely make money, but you have to know how to monetize your blog. Here are ways to make money blogging.

Affiliates

There are many affiliates out there.  You can monetize a crafting posting by linking the products you have used to make the craft to your Amazon associates account.   You can do the same with posts that contain recipes!  Say you are making these super yummy cupcakes.  You can link your favorite cupcake liners or baking pan on Amazon.  Your reader clicks on that link,buys the pan and BOOM, you make a commission.

There is an affiliate program for most any store or business on the web.  Always check out the affiliate section of your favorite brand online and start making those commissions now.

I personally prefer Amazon, because they have EVERYTHING and it's an easy sell.  Plus, they have great sales on products we all love.  It's a win-win.  Make a Top Ten List of most anything(toys, coffee lovers, gifts for Mom, Valentine's Day) and link the best selling products and craft an interesting story that will entice your readers to to click those links and BUY BUY BUY!  Watch the money roll in!

Sponsored Posts

There are many agencies that you can sign up with for sponsored work.  Activate by Bloglovin', She Speaks, Tap Influence and Find Your Influence are the all reliable sources for sponsored posts.  Sponsored means you are getting paid to write a particular post assigned to you by that agency.   Sign up with these agencies and watch your email for the money making opportunities.

If you are wanting to reach out to a specific brand, you can check out public relations agencies.  Say I want to work with a particular toy company.  I can use Google search to find the agency that handles their PR and send them my proposal for a sponsored post.  I know that Nancy Behrman  of Behrman PR  handles public relations  for Burt's Bees.  I would reach out to her with my proposal for sponsored work and get paid to write about a product I love.  Building a solid working relationship with someone like Nancy Behrman can definitely get your foot in the door to work with other clients her firm represents.

Ads

You can install widgets and coding to have ads on your blog and make money.  Depending on your page views and the ad network,you can definitely make money no matter how big or small your blog is.  My mantra for any new blogger wanting to monetize on ads, Pennies make dollars.

Don't be afraid to try and monetize your blog!  Write engaging content and find the way that will best suit you and your niche and start making that money.

Sun Tail Mermaid

Make your little girls dream come true! Sun Tail Mermaid has created the world's best swimmable mermaid tails and mermaid flippers. Their mermaid tails are soft, comfortable, and come in a wide variety of designs and colors. They are made of high quality swimsuit fabric with 4-way stretch.

Sun Tail Mermaid's monofins are extremely comfortable and virtually unbreakable. Their patented monofin is several steps ahead of everyone else in engineering, durability, comfort, and functionality. The propulsion and control is exceptional. The monofins come in a wide range of beautiful colors, so you can match your mermaid tails or look amazing wearing it alone.

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Dixie Vodka for the Holidays

Dixie is crafted from vodka 6x distilled from non-GMO corn. Dixie  then utilizes an innovative process called TerrePURE to strip out additional impurities post-distillation. Dixie comes in our base vodka, plus three all-natural flavors: Citrus, Black Pepper and Mint. As a corn-based product, Dixie is gluten-free.  Dixie Vodka is proudly blended and  bottled in N. Charleston, South Carolina. Contact your local package store to get The South's Best Tasting Vodka!

Here is my fave recipe from Dixie Vodka:

Just a Pinch Punch

1 bottle Dixie Mint Vodka
3 large tea bags (or 12 individual bags) for iced tea, or purchase your choice of pre-made sweet tea
4 cups water
1 cup sugar
fresh mint sprigs
4 cups of lemonade
8 lemon slices

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from the heat and add in tea bags. Let tea bags steep for 5 minutes then remove. Stir in one cup of sugar until dissolved. Pour tea, lemonade, and vodka into preferred punch serving bowl. Add additional 3 quarts of water and stir together. Muddle handful of mint leaves in a separate bowl and add to punch ingredients. Cover and chill until cool. Fill mason jars with ice and pour in tea. Garnish with mint sprig and lemon slice.

Please drink responsibly.  

Treemote

I received this product in exchange for promotion in my Holiday Gift guide.

About Treemote

In 2013, Martin and Shelby Schenk recognized the hassle of having to crawl behind or under a Christmas tree to turn the lights on and off, and thus created Treemote™ – a wireless, user-friendly remote control that can control holiday lights up to 80 feet away. Shortly after its inception, Treemote appeared on the hit show “Dragon’s Den” and became an instant hit in Canada. Today, Treemote is expanding to the U.S. and is now available online and at select retailers nationwide. Treemote can be used year round on hard to reach lights and appliances, in addition to being a great gift or stocking stuffer.

How It Works

Treemote solves the daily task of switching holiday lights on and off by using the wireless Treemote device.

Easy to Install: To begin, plug the white receiver into any wall plug, and then plug a string of lights into the receiver. Using the green tree-shaped remote (batteries are included), lights can be controlled from up to 80 feet away.

Multiple Devices: Treemote can be used to control multiple devices.

Beyond the Holiday: Treemote can be used around the house throughout the year to help control hard to reach lights and small appliances, such as table lamps, fans, radios, and more. It’s a great tool for everyone including individuals with mobility limitations or those wanting to streamline daily tasks.

Availability: Treemote is available in October online and at select retailers nationwide for a MSRP of $19.99.

For additional information on Treemote, visit www.Treemote.com.

RECOIL Starter Kit

With busy and active boys in the house, it feels like any area can become a battlefield in record time! As soon as I heard about the RECOIL Starter System, I knew this was a must-have gift to place under our tree this year!

This is a really fun system that turns any location into a GPS enabled battlefield. The global positioning satellites track up to 16 players as they dash from location to location. When you download the free app to your mobile, you can join elite players in squad-based combat. For hours of active play for kids of all ages! My boys and husband are going to have so much fun playing with the RECOIL Starter Kit.

I love that the game has 3 D positional audio to make the game so realistic! You can hear the virtual gunfire and explosions like they are really happening on the battlefield for a super realistic experience! The game also offers virtual chat to make communications with your team possible!

As if this doesn't all sound fun enough for your boys who want to battle it out, just wait till they get their hands on the weapons! You will feel the force and recoil with each shot fired from the advanced weaponry!

The RECOIL Starter Kit is a great gift option for older kids and adults. It encourages physical activity, gives them something to work on as a team, or a battle to fight out all in the name of fun!

I would highly recommend this system to anyone looking for a fun and unique option for the holiday season! If you think this is a gift that needs to be under your tree this season, you are going to want to enter to win a RECOIL Starter Kit!

Life of a Southern Mom is super excited to give one reader a chance to win their very own RECOIL Starter Kit! To enter read the details below!!

Date: November 1st – November 14th at 11:59 PM EST Prize: One lucky reader will receive the RECOIL Starter Kit. How to enter: By entering you agree to abide by the Terms and Conditions listed below and on the Entry Form. The winner will be drawn randomly using Random.org, and all winning entries will be verified. Limit one entry per household. The winner will receive an email from Jennifer at lifeofasouthernmom@gmail.com and will have 48 hours to claim prize or a new winner will be chosen. The Sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment. This giveaway is open to US residents, 18 years of age or older. Void where prohibited by law. The odds of winning are based on a number of entries received and completed correctly.

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Disclosure: Life of a Southern Mom received the above-mentioned products for free in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. This post may also contain affiliate links and I may receive a small compensation fee in you make a purchase after clicking on the link. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

The Eyes Have It

Disclosure:  I received these Bebe sunglasses in exchange for my honest review.

 Looking for new glasses or sunglasses?  Visionworks has you covered ALL YEAR LONG!    I received this pair of Bebe sunglasses and I am in awe of their beauty and sophistication.  When I step out with these sunnies on, I feel like a million bucks.

Making a fashion statement could never be easier that putting on these Bebe's from Visionworks!  Not only are you protecting your eyes, you look good doing it.

These big, glossy black sunglasses by Bebe offer subtle sophistication. Temples feature a woven lattice design encased in crystal clear acrylic. A row of micro jewel stones twinkle on the temples.

Bridge Width: 17 mm

Lens Width: 57 mm

Frame Width: 131 mm

Temple Length: 130 mm

These sunnies from Visionworks retail for $198, but one of my readers is going to win this pair of Bebe sunglasses from Visionworks. Enter the Rafflecopter below.  All entries will be validated.   One entry per person. Giveaway ends on and Visionworks will ship the sunglasses directly to the winner

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Chillafish BMXie-RS Balance Bike Giveaway

Welcome to the Chillafish BMXie-RS Balance Bike Giveaway.  You can read about this fun balance bike here.

One winner will win their color choice of a Chillafish Balance Bike.  This giveaway is for US Only, 18 years of age or older to enter.

It will run from 10.31-11.14 11:59pm est.

One of the mandatory entries allows you to enter for a 2nd chance to win, so you will double your chances! Enter on the Rafflecopter below and Good Luck!! a Rafflecopter giveaway Disclosure: We reserve the right to make revisions, to cancel, or suspend this contest for any reason. We are not associated with any of the companies named above. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received Open to the US 18+ only. Confirmed Winner(s) (by Random.org) will be contacted by email. Winner(s) have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The sponsor(s) will be responsible for product shipment to winner(s) of this giveaway. Mom Blog Society (and any other blog participating) is not responsible for product shipment/delivery. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest. This disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements. Entrants must only enter with either one email address, IP address and/or Facebook account, anyone found violating these rules will be disqualified. It is at the sole discretion of the admin of the giveaway if the winner has met the rules or not.