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We know social media is a thriving community for creatives, but it’s become a place for bullying and toxicity too. High school kids are using it to share belittling messages and it’s often the first thing they see in the morning and last message before they sleep. Home is no longer a safe space. It’s also widely used for spreading easily digested and shareable news, no matter the truth it’s based on. It’s incredibly simple for someone to make something up and ...
Building a blanket fort birthday
When you’re looking for ideas for indoor birthday parties or even rainy day activities, building a blanket fort it’s always a super fun option and with just a few adjustments, it can go from a blanket hanging over the couch, to epic indoor festival. To start, string a strong piece of rope or ...
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The Very Real Dangers of Raising Kids in a Connected Age
Raising children is hard enough. Everything seems pointy, table edges come far too close to my daughter’s head and I’m constantly worried that something will happen to her. She’s only two, but as her generation and those a little older become more and more active on ...
Meet Other Moms with the Peanut App
Being a parent can be a lonely lifestyle. Sure you exchange pleasantries with other parents at the park or when your child shares, waves at, or accosts another, but it’s often hard to meet people to talk to when you’re only company is a baby. Some clever and opportunistic ...
What Happened to Instagram?
My day job is as a Social Media/ Digital Marketing Specialist here in Vancouver, BC and I’ve been seeing a huge dip in organic Instagram engagement. Before Instagram’s algorithm updates, I was seeing daily engagement in the thousands. Then I started to see a downward trend to a few ...
The Secret to Spring Cleaning Success – in the fastest, easiest possible way
Spring cleaning is like going on a diet. Nobody enjoys doing it, but the results make the world of difference. To start, you’re going to need a list of equipment: Trash bags Boxes to put yard sale and charity donations Cleaning supplies – don’t get the usual harmful (and ...
The Job Market for Social Media Specialists – and why it’s a problem
Almost every company has a social media presence in one way or another. Many, like Wendys, T-Mobile and Urban Barn (that’s me!) are killing it. Some companies, however are very much slowing down the pack. This slow-down often comes from the top, or the generation of bosses and employees ...
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10 Tips for Keeping Your Kids Safe Online
As a Social Media Specialist during the day (and into many evenings), I often get asked if I’m going to let my daughter go on social media when she’s older. To be honest, I don’t think there’s any avoiding it. From the easily moderate-able Facebook, to ‘dark ...
Using Social Media in Your Jobhunt
We all like to feel wanted, and a great way to get Recruiters coming to you is to put yourself out there online. The first step is making your LinkedIn profile work for you. 1. Your headshot. If your profile photo is the last time you wore a suit, at your friend’s ...