About Chantal @ Busy Blogging Mom

Mom, blogger, and wannabe #Boss. When I'm not blogging, I'm wrangling a messy toddler, working my way to the bottom of the laundry pile, or cuddling with my German Shepherd.
  • Do you suck at making mom friends?

Here’s Why It’s Okay to Suck at Making Mom Friends

Do you suck at making mom friends?  Girlllll, so do I.  Seriously. I became a mom just over two years ago and I have yet to make a mom friend with whom I feel like I have a REAL relationship with. If you're new here, this blog is where I show moms how to make money [...]

By |September 27th, 2016|Uncategorized|14 Comments
  • Want to learn how to make fabulous Pinterest images for free?

How to Make Great Pinterest Images Using PicMonkey

Recently, a brand new blogger asked me how she can make a header, logo, and Pinterest images for her blog. It reminded me that I've been meaning to tell you all about PicMonkey for some time!   If you're new here, this is where I share how I'm making money online. Learn how to start your own money-making [...]

By |September 26th, 2016|BLOGGING, Tips + Tutorials|9 Comments
  • Group boards are a great way to maximize your exposure on Pinterest.

Group Boards on Pinterest: How, What, Where

I was recently in a blogging group online and a new blogger had asked simply, "What are group boards on Pinterest?" Another chimed in, "Where do I find them and how do I join them?"  I was a little bit shocked, to be honest.  Not because I'm a know-it-all. Not because I did all of my [...]

By |September 20th, 2016|BLOGGING, Tips + Tutorials|36 Comments
  • holiday savings

How to Take Your Holiday Savings to the Next Level

It's once again the time of year where we all start thinking about the holidays. For me, the planning starts as early as October.  I love to try to keep my holiday savings recorded so that I can look back at previous years and try to "beat" my own numbers year to year. Last year, [...]

By |September 20th, 2016|EARN + SAVE|3 Comments
  • Blogging terms demystified.

30 Blogging Terms Demystified

Blogging terms aren't easy to get a grasp of right off the bat.   When I was a brand new blogger, I was overwhelmed with the number of blogging terms and acronyms that I didn't understand. I was totally computer illiterate, and I was definitely NOT blog savvy.   *This post contains affiliate links.  I [...]

By |September 15th, 2016|BLOGGING, Tips + Tutorials|5 Comments
  • What is a blog?

What is a Blog? The Definitive Guide for the Clueless

Three years ago, I didn't really know what a blog was. I was entirely clueless. Maybe you're here now because you found yourself thinking, "What is a blog?" Maybe you found this article after typing in those exact words in Google.  Been there, done that, my friend! A few years ago, I'd lumped everything I'd [...]

By |September 14th, 2016|BLOGGING, Tips + Tutorials|11 Comments

Clothing Consignment Tips for Extra Cash

Psst! If you're new here, this is blog is where I share how I'm making money online. You can start your own money-making blog with the help of this post.  Clothing consignment has been one of my favorite feel-good side hustles for a long time. It’s one of those hustles that you can do casually or [...]

By |September 12th, 2016|EARN + SAVE|0 Comments
  • This vanilla hazelnut scones recipe is soft + sweet.

Soft & Sweet Vanilla Hazelnut Scones

It's that time of year again. Time for vanilla hazelnut scones! Psst! If you’re new here, this is blog is where I share how I’m making money online. You can start your own money-making blog with the help of this post.  When fall is upon us, I always find myself Pinning recipes like crazy. When the [...]

By |September 10th, 2016|Uncategorized|2 Comments
  • Which Pinterest scheduler is better for your blog?

BoardBooster VS. Tailwind: Which Is Better?

Psst! If you're new here, this is blog is where I share how I'm making money online. You can start your own money-making blog with the help of this post. *This post contains affiliate links, meaning that if you choose to purchase from one of the links in this post, I may receive a commission. [...]

By |September 10th, 2016|BLOGGING, Tips + Tutorials|14 Comments
  • Soon to become a mother? These books for new moms are just what you need to get educated.

15 Must-Read Books for New Moms

Psst! If you’re new here, this is blog is where I share how I’m making money online. You can start your own money-making blog with the help of this post.  When I knew that I was ready to have a baby, I was that mom-to-be that was going to read ALL of the books for [...]

By |September 10th, 2016|Uncategorized|0 Comments