I thought it would be helpful to people if I created this resource page that you can always come back to for all types of Mothering Matters, as well as some blogging resources. I’ll add more to this page as I discover more, so bookmark this page for your convenience!
Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links and, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase. This is one of the ways that I maintain /improve this website and have the time to help people when they contact me. Please know that I picked these specific resources because I believe they will help people, not because of the small commission I make if you decide to make a purchase. Many of these resources I own or have used myself. Please don’t buy any product unless you feel you need them or that they will help you achieve your goals.
Blogging
WordPress.org – The FREE web software you can use to create a beautiful website or blog on your own self-hosted domain (which you can host at the next resource – Bluehost) If you are looking to start a blog and don’t want to venture into self-hosting just yet – you can try out WordPress.com or Blogger.com (also called Blogspot). I started on Blogger – but if you are serious about wanting to blog and make money from it – I would recommend starting a wordpress.ORG site, getting your own domain and hosting and just going for it!
Bluehost– Affordable website hosting with great customer support! Unlimited domain hosting, email accounts, a free domain, free site builder with templates, $100 Google advertising offer and more!
Make money from blogging
Escalate Network – One of the leading affiliate networks for deal, coupon, family, and food bloggers. Family Friendly. Honest. Ethical. I love the plugin they have to easily post deals, freebies, coupons and more on your wordpress blog. Easy to use emails sent to you with the latest offers to promote.
Aweber – A great email newsletter, autoresponder and website signup form service. Try it out for only $1 for the first month.
Parenting
Loving our kids on Purpose – Danny Silk
Parenting with Love and Logic – Dr’s Fay and Cline
For Moms/Women
Power of Moms – “A gathering place for deliberate mothers” – The Power of Moms is all about moms helping other moms become the mothers and people they really want to be. They’ve got over 70 writers, 50 trainers, and 30 board members (all “regular moms” who want to learn and share with other moms) working together to create the great new posts, podcasts, videos and programs available every day on this site. *Podcasts, ebooks, free resources, tons of encouragement and more!
iFlourish online – Thrive. Create. Influence. Online Christian Women’s magazine and community. You will find me writing over there once a month along with a great group of Godly and amazing women!
Couponing & Promo Codes
Coupons.com – One of my favorite places to print coupons from home. Remember – you can print 2 like coupons from each computer you use!
Printable Coupons page on Mothering Matters
Coupon Database – Use this database to find specific coupons that you need.
List of couponing/deal sites – I have some links to various sites I use for printing coupons as well as some deals/freebies.
Cheap Sally – One of my favorite places to go to for online coupon promo codes. Never buy anything online without checking for coupon codes first! You can save a ton this way! (I almost won their contest to be a blogger at Cheap Sally last year! Check out my family’s crazy entry video!)