Sometimes sarcastic, always truthful, never conventional.
Writer with the ability to find seeds where others see barren land, to take an idea and run away with it – returning it to your side a little abused, but generally bettered by the experience. Proclaimed Bad Mommy Blogger professionally blogs with a concentration on female health and psychology, frugal living, parenting, natural health and beauty.
In a former life, rich with a cubicle and network printer, translated legalese into common language, created beautiful business plans to woo private investors, and whipped up business letters faster than an exec could say, “CC that to the lawyer.” Industries of familiarity: real estate, gaming, and mining.
Creative with language and handy with a simile; flexible, from formal to fluff.
Personal Blogging
2004-Present – Mommy is Moody & various past urls
Journaling, opinions and adventures in parenting. Uncommon in the parenting-realm of the blogosphere – written from the perspective of an opinionated, bipolar single parent of a spirited toddler. Graphically honest, lightly peppered with foul language and garnished in humour; includes everything from suicide attempts and sex, to potty training and gluten- and dairy-free living.
Professional Blogging
Journey in Parenting
This American Greetings-owned blog focuses on any and all issues and tribulations relating to parenting children, from infants to teenagers. Using SEO skills, a friendly voice, personal experience and plenty of research, co-written to appeal to all types of parents, whether stay-at-home, working, single, young or mature. Topics covered include positive reinforcement, vacationing with children, diet and activity, and work-life balance.
eCards for Everyone
Sole writer of this American Greetings blog, which aims to provide a plethora of electronic cards for all occasions. Topics covered include holidays, birthdays, event planning and celebrations. Fun, quirky voice provides ongoing narrative about both the topic and the products offered.
Blissfully Blended
Contributing writer on this network focused on single, step and otherwise blended families.
Have a Happy Birthday
Sole writer of this celebratory blog run by American Greetings, which had a general focus on party planning, celebrating birthdays for people of all ages and nourishing the ageing process. Maintained a casual, chipper voice while providing plentiful advice and links to products and services.
The Baby Banter
Sole writer of this parenting blog run by American Greetings, which was targeted toward parents of younger toddlers and babies. Covered topics such as vaccination, diet, creative play, appropriate toys and activities, sleep training and breastfeeding versus formula feeding. Naturally interjected marketing within the blog, without taking away from the general light-hearted, educational voice.
Confidential client
Ghostwriter of natural beauty blog as well as content-creator for both website and newsletters. Research ingredients, culture and mythology, so as to create marketable beauty how-tos with individual product and brand promotion.
Eating Disorder Talk
Sole writer of blog about Hollywood’s obsession with thinness and common media’s supposed disdain for eating disorders, and their societal impact. Provided real-life stories, highlighted latest medical and psychological research findings.
HubPages
Short stint providing articles loosely relating to single parenting on a dime. Covered various topics, including: interior design, time usage, budgeting, estate and education planning.