A slow internet connection is really frustrating. Whether you’re trying to stream a movie, get some work done or video call someone, a patchy and sluggish connection can prevent you from doing what you want. Fortunately, there are multiple ways to speed up your connection so that you can benefit more from your internet service. Even better, you don’t necessarily have to switch ISPs to get a faster connection. There are a few tricks that you can try to improve the speed of your connection so you can do more. Take a look at these ideas to speed up your connection. Boost Your Data AllowanceRead More →

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dealing with unexpected costs as a family on a budget

This winter is one like no other with many places still on lockdown because of the pandemic. If you’ve lost an income because of this, or if you have more time than usual and want to use it productively, why not consider monetizing your free time. You can do this by starting a blog, an eCommerce store, freelancing, and more. Read on for some of the best ways to make extra money from home this winter.  This is a collaborative post, This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.Read More →

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A lot of people think that blogging is simple. I mean all you need is a website and the time to write a few paragraphs right? If only that were true! To keep a blog running smoothly most of us have to take on numerous roles, many we might never have tried before such as photography and web design. Of course, we can outsource quite a few of these roles but for most start-up blogs the cost of doing so is far too high. In the end, most of us become DIY master’s and Jacks of all trades – we figure it out as weRead More →

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Siteground Hosting Review

If you want to generate a second source of income, blogging can be surprisingly lucrative. In fact, a considerable number of people even rely on blogging to provide their main source of income. With the chance to focus on something you love and create your own schedule, launching a blog certainly sounds like an attractive way to make money.  Tips and Tricks to Make Money Blogging Pexels – CCO Licence This is a collaborative post. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clicking one of these links I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. OfRead More →

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Instagram is a fun social media platform if you happen to love taking, editing, and looking at great pictures. There is no doubt that it can be a great way to engage with your readers as a blogger and let them see a bit more of who you are in the process! The creative side of Instagram is a lot of fun and I have away’s enjoyed trying to create beautiful content to share on my feed. However, I also have to balance this content creation with time management – there are only so many hours in a day and a lot of tasks toRead More →

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Pinterest Best Practices

As a blogger, social media can play an important part in increasing your traffic and getting your posts out there for the world to see. Platforms like Instagram and Pinterest can be your best friends, not only in gaining traffic but in securing the commissions and collaborations that are the goal of many bloggers who are trying to monetize their blogs. When you’re new to blogging (or even if you’ve been blogging for a while) the social media platforms can seem confusing to navigate and learn and it’s important to understand the best ways to use each one. By far and away I have foundRead More →

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gain blog traffic with these easy to follow tips

More and more people are picking up blogging as a personal venture. You can’t blame them really! Blogging is a fun and fulfilling hobby, especially if you already enjoy writing. A love of writing (but a dismal track record when it came to finishing a book) is part of the reason I chose to start!  A blog can provide you with a space to share your personal thoughts, journal what you’re up to, or just vent. But there is a chance for it to be even more if you want it too! Though knowing how to gain blog traffic can be a bit of a challengeRead More →

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creating a comfortable workspace in your home

Working from home is one of those things a lot of people dream about. Someday they say, I will get to sit down in my pajamas and make some money from the comfort of my own home! It’s a worthy dream to have and in today’s society becoming more and more plausible. Not only do a lot of companies offer remote work that can be done from anywhere but the expanding influence of bloggers (like myself!) are catching the eyes of bigger brands. Working from home might not be the pipe dream that it was in the past! There are some challenges to overcome when electingRead More →

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Organizing a blog using a daily planner

I’m a huge fan of Bullet Journals and Planners. We have done previous posts about how to pick the perfect Bullet Journal, How to make beautiful pages even if you’re not an artist and to help you decide if you need a Journal or a Planner. All of these posts have been received very well, but I get a lot of questions about keeping a blog organized using a daily planner. I started making the attempt to be better organized at the beginning of this year with a magnetic fridge organizer. After finding that this small amount of organization gave me peace of mind, IRead More →

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Siteground Hosting Review

Tales From Home has now been running for more than a year. The journey blogging has taken me on is one that I never anticipated. I see a lot of people questioning the wisdom of starting a blog and I am here to say that its a journey I will never regret taking. Part of starting a blog is deciding on your blog host and after a year of dealing with SiteGround, I finally feel qualified to make this SiteGround hosting review. SiteGround Hosting Review This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase after following one of my links then I mayRead More →

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