Wow, it’s a beautfiul Sunday here in Iowa. Really, the whole weekend has been fabulous! It’s been getting down to the 40s at night. I’ll spare you the borning “here in Iowa” weather-related details, but SERIOUSLY. This is insane for August!

Yesterday was the perfect kind of overcast, so little H and big H (harper and hubs) and I headed downtown to do some exploring. The town is still pretty new to us, even though we’ve been here for over a month. Lots of worn buildings, antique stores, and local charm!

Oh, did you want to see a few instagrams? Here ya go! (@FitandFreeEmily . follow me, let’s be friends!)

I love having a phone that takes decent photographs. I’m a documentation nerd. Anytime I can take a picture, snag a video, journal (hello blog!) or save a scrap of paper in relation to “making a memory,” I do it. Some may call this memory-hoarding. I’d rather think of it as memory-journalism. I realize now that none of this makes sense, so let’s move on, shall we?

 

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And now, with out further adieu, it’s time to premiere COFFEE TALK!

(click on the pic to jump over to You Tube)

It’s no where near perfect as far as vlogging goes, but hey – I’m new at this! Today I answered a reader’s question about conference sponsorships. There’s lots of ramblings about blogging for money, gummy bears, and bribes involving Sephora. I would love to get some comments over on the video (or here!) because I’m super nervous about posting this. Mostly because I look a wreck and say “UMMMM” a trillion times.

Here are some links that I mention within in the video. Enjoy!

Last Year Fitbloggin
My story : What Fitbloggin Means to Me
The 5 Commandments of Fitbloggin

 

Media Kit Examples
Katy Widrick : Best Blogger Media Kits
Katy Widrick : Making a Blogger Media Kit
Katy Widrick : Blog Homework – Media Kit

From Blog to Business, eBook
(This is an amazing little eBook that really walks you through the whole process. It is free to anyone. It appears that the website no longer exists, so by clicking the link you will open it in Google Docs. Feel free to download and share!)

 

Tina’s Bootcamp Round THREE Annoucement: ROUND THREE ANNOUCEMENT

 

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I hope some of you can find those links helpful! If you’re a blogger that’s delving into the world of media kits, I’d be happy to look it over and offer suggestions! I’m no expert, but I can at least offer a 2nd set of eyes. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday. I’m off to play with le bebe, break in Lola (finally), and mentally prepare myself for the impending doom of Monday.

Dramatic? Maybe a little.

xo -Emily
Be strong. Be Fearless. Be you.