Everyone, Meet my New Baby!

I know, you got curious there. But it's not really what you think. You see, I'm not yet ready to get pregnant or to give birth anytime soon. My two babies in between are more than enough to get me going through the day right now. So, sorry if I got you a bit excited there.

Anyway, what I'm referring to here is my newest blog - Phoebe Diaries. I consider it my new baby because it serves as my breathing space whenever I feel like everything (family, work, finances) is taking its toll on me. I just started it 3 months back, so it still has a long way to go. I guess as of this writing, it only has 11 posts, but I sure won't stop updating it because it's my way of preserving all those memories we have as a family.

So, if you've got free time, go ahead and check it out. 

Reviving This Family Blog

After months of contemplating whether to give up this blog or not, I finally arrived to one decision - and that is to keep it. Yes, my schedule's a bit crazy these past months, considering the fact that I don't just have a toddler and a 4-month old baby to look after but also a full-time job to focus on. But blogging has been a part of my system already, and I don't think giving it up will make my life a little easier.

The Baby in Between is not just a simple family blog for me, putting all my thoughts about our family into writing and documenting my child's development. It's far beyond that - it's actually a symbol of hope - that this family, our family, will continue to be complete no matter how difficult the trials are. If I give up this now, it's just like I'm giving up important memories of our family together.

So, here I am once again, reviving this family blog for the *nth time. (Yeah, I can't remember how many times I tried to revive this already! :D ) I won't promise that I'll update this everyday, but I'll do make sure that I make a post at least twice a week.

Gerby's Humble Beginnings

Finally, I was able to accomplish today one of my plans since February, and that is to create a new blog for our new baby who is due on October 22nd. Although we don't know yet what the baby's gender is, Daddy and I already came up with a name. A name which can be applicable to both baby boy or baby girl. It's a simple combination of our names - Gerald, Phoebe, and Gaby. So let me introduce to you our new baby - BABY GERBY.

Gerby's Humble Beginnings will be the online journal of our new bundle of joy. Since Gaby already has this one, we decided to give Gerby "his" own place on the web. (LOL! :D Isn't it obvious that I'm really hoping for a baby boy this time?) As of now, I only used the typical dots layout from Blogger. But once I find more time to tweak it, I'll choose a customized one. For now, the dots layout will do since I'll be focusing on its content first.

So that's it! Let's witness how this little one makes "his" journey to life - "his" humble beginnings!

Blogging Moms, Step Right Up!

Are you a blogging mom like me? If you are, then step right up because this post is intended for you. That is right! This is for you! Read on because I'm sure you'll find this post very interesting.

SocialSpark is here to take mommy bloggers into the next level of blogging - and that is getting paid to blog. Good news, eh! If before you stay at home and blog while taking care of the kids, now with SocialSpark you can already earn on the side, helping your hubby raise some amount for your day-to-day expenses.

Life may be a little easy for some, but for us mommies who already have kids to raise, blogging for money will certainly be of big help. Just imagine what you can do with the amount that you earn by blogging.

1. Pay some of the bills.
2. Buy your kiddo a new set of clothes or toys.
3. Treat yourself to a relaxing spa or massage.
4. Take the family out for dinner or lunch.
5. Buy yourself new clothes, accessories, or other home stuffs.

Well, the list could go and on and eventually you’ll find yourself enjoying the fruit of your labor. Isn’t it great? A big thanks to SocialSpark for giving mommy bloggers this wonderful opportunity of earning while staying at home!

So, what are you waiting for? Why not signed up for SocialSpark and get paid while blogging? Visit their website now and create an account like what I did just a few weeks ago.

Cheers to us mommy bloggers! :)

The Baby in Between Signed Up for SocialSpark

No one can stop The Baby in Between now for getting paid to blog. Just recently, this family blog has been approved by SocialSpark and so here I am spreading the word how easy it is to sign up.

But before I go further, let me tell you a few details about SocialSpark. Well, SocialSpark is a social network that provides online advertising service which can help advertisers and bloggers alike. For advertisers, this will be a great avenue for them to interact with bloggers who are willing to get paid to post about their site, product, or service. As for bloggers like me, this is a great way to take blogging into a whole new level - and that is to get paid to blog.

Now, how to sign up? It's very easy. Simply complete the signup form and submit. Other instructions will then be sent to the email you specified and the rest is easy to follow.

It doesn't take too long to get approved in SocialSpark. But once approved, make sure to keep their code of ethics in mind such as:

-100% Audit-able In-Post Disclosure
-100% Transparency
-100% Real Opinions
-100% Search Engine Friendly

Joining SocialSpark is really very easy. Now, I get to monetize my blog while building community and driving traffic at the same time. I’m really glad that I found this site.

But hey, you too can take advantage of the exciting opportunities that SocialSpark can bring you. It’s time to take your blogging experience into a whole new level. Sign up now!

Thanks PPP!

When I opened my Baby Gaby's email account a while ago, I was so glad to see this subject: Your Post Has Been Approved. It was an email from PayPerPost saying that my previous post here entitled The Baby in Between Signed Up for PPP has been approved already. After reading it, all I can say was "Wow, that was fast!" I've just written that post yesterday, and I never expected it to be approved within 24 hours.

Now, you see how easy it is to get paid to blog, huh? Why don't you click here and sign up for PPP?

The Baby in Between Signed Up for PPP

When I opened this family blog 4 months ago, I never really thought about monetizing it. I just wanted it to become our own place in the web, where I can share the stories of a mom, a dad, and a baby in between. A lot has happened to baby's dad and me before she was born, and we almost end up as a broken family. But then, God is good. So when he decided to come back to us early this year, I thought of opening this family blog to serve as an inspiration to those who already have families and to others who are thinking of having their families soon.

Now, why did I sign up and how did I learn about PPP? Okay, let me share it to you. Since last year, I promised Papa Ghie that Baby Gaby and I will give him a nice present when he comes home on January 2009. When I asked him if what it is that he likes to have, he said he wants a Playstation 3. I was quite shocked though when I learned that it was a little expensive, around 20,000php. But since I gave my word, I intend to keep it even if it means working extra hours to save the amount that I need. So when I learned from my colleague Ate Raziel that I can earn from blogging, I decided to sign up for PPP. Now, here I am, trying to get paid to blog.

PPP or PayPerPost is a great blogging opportunity for newbie bloggers like me. By simply giving my feedback or opinion about various products, services, websites, and companies, now I can do two things at the same time: to blog and to get paid to blog. Talking about hitting two birds with one stone, right? So, what else would I look for in signing up for this site? Isn’t this a great move?

Good News for Blogging Moms

Hey fellow blogging moms out there, want to know a good news? You can now get paid for every post you make by simply signing up on this site - GetPaidToPost(SM). I'm sure a lot of you out there are also in need of other ways to earn a few bucks even when you're at home, looking after your kids or babies. So, why not check this one out? Ciao!

The Baby in Between is Now on Entrecard!

As I've mentioned in the blog's intro, I want this family blog to inspire people in so many ways. But how can it be an inspiration if very few readers are aware that this blog even exists. So, to give it the exposure that it needs, I signed it up to Entrecard.com, an easy way to connect with other bloggers.

Entrecard is an effective means to introduce this blog to other bloggers around the world. Since it is a family blog, I am sure a lot of blogging moms and dads out there would be interested to know what my blog can share about parenting, baby, home, and family as a whole.

So, for those who will find this blog through Entrecard, allow me to welcome you in our home here on the web. I may have only a couple of posts at the moment, but I do assure you that I will continuously post updates for you to read.

Again, WELCOME!