Here we are at the end of the year again! It's been another fun year of writing for this community that I adore. Did you know Carrots readers are the best readers? Well, you are. No contest. It's a tradition for me to compile a list of some of the most popular posts written in the past calendar year. I didn't do it last year because I was in fetal position trying not to throw up for all of … [Read more...]
An Honest Look at Why I Work from Home
I think we have a problem. For most of us, it’s nearly impossible to get by on just one income, and yet, having both parents work takes its toll, too. Any parent knows that keeping a home and family running is a full time job. Fitting it all in around a 50 hour work week isn't easy. “But it’s totally possible for one parent to stay home if you’re careful with your money!” people say. But those … [Read more...]
Hey New Bloggers, There’s Room for You! (& How to Create a Mastermind Group)
A week ago I was flying home after a weekend in the Twin Cities where I was speaking at a Catholic women’s blogging conference. I’m not sure why I use jazz hands when I’m speaking but there you are. A lovely venue (there are some seriously gorgeous Victorian homes in St. Paul!), thoughtful workshops, good food, great swag bags, and beautiful fellow speakers Nell and Laura really made it … [Read more...]
The 10 Most Popular Carrots Posts of 2016
Here we are at the end of the year again! It's been another fun year of writing for this community that I adore. Did you know Carrots readers are the best readers? Well, you are. No contest. It's a tradition for me to compile a list of the 1o most popular posts written in the past calendar year. It helps me understand what you liked best. Sometimes it aligns almost perfectly with what my … [Read more...]
Podcasting, Books, and Giveaway Winners. Oh My!
You know I have a podcast, right? Sometimes I think I don't share enough over here at Carrots about the podcast I co-host with my friend and fellow-blogger Christy Isinger because I'm always getting, "Wait! You have a PODCAST? How did I miss that?" from readers. I must not be doing a very good job at telling you about it! So....friends, I have a podcast! It's called Fountains of Carrots and … [Read more...]
The Story of Us (Who we are and what we’re doing)
photo source In the past few years Carrots has grown from one reader (my mom) to thousands and yet I often forget that not everyone reading today has been with us from the beginning of this blogging journey. So for all of you who are new and might not know our story, here’s a little post about who we are and what we’re doing. I’m Haley Stewart, a Catholic convert, and wife to Daniel … [Read more...]
Anne of Green Gables and the Right Way to Share Things on the Internet
In L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of the Island, Anne pours her little heart and soul into a novel which gets rejected by the publishers. In an effort to cheer up her downcast chum, her best friend Diana Barry sends the manuscript to the Rollings Reliable Baking Powder Story Contest with a few additions to the original: scenes in which the main characters discuss their love for the product. “Sweetheart, … [Read more...]
The 10 Most Popular Carrots Posts of 2015!
In typical Haley fashion, we're well into 2016 and I'm just now posting some year in review kind of posts for 2015. "Have You Ever Felt Like Being A Mother Has 'Ruined' You?" 2. How a Family of Five Got Rid of Half Their Stuff 3. It's OK to Skip Your "20s" and Start Your Life 4. Why Voldemort Hates Homeschooling 5. When You Leave Your Comfortable Life and Change … [Read more...]
Your Blog Post Wasn’t About Me and Other Illogical Complaints of the Internet
image source I used to see a lot of strong opinions and challenging ideas shared online. Now, I see more watered down posts full of caveats as the author apologizes for what they’re about to say. And I get it. Because unless you try to address every possible variation in situation, someone is going to be offended. And you’re going to hear about it. It gets exhausting. But you know what? … [Read more...]
13 Reasons Why This Is Awesome
*Oops! Looks like you missed the 2015 Ultimate Homemaking Bundle! To find out about future bundles click here. Well, this is it. Less than 24 hours to go. The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle Sale--a library of homemaking resources, ebooks, and ecourses--ends tonight at midnight (Monday, April 27th)! It’s been awesome hearing from readers about how much you … [Read more...]
