"You're way more focused than I'll ever be, which might be why I don't have a book to publish. :)"
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Karen Dawkins replied to the discussion 'What was your blog post about today?' in the group Mother Writer!
Karen Dawkins replied to the discussion 'What was your blog post about today?' in the group Mother Writer!
"This is worth the read!!!! Lovely post. "
Karen Dawkins replied to the discussion 'What was your blog post about today?' in the group Mother Writer!
"Oh my! Left a comment."
Karen Dawkins replied to the discussion 'What was your blog post about today?' in the group Mother Writer!
"So sweet. Thank you for sharing it. "
Karen Dawkins replied to the discussion 'What was your blog post about today?' in the group Mother Writer!
"I'm quite excited to announce the launch of our product line, not seen anywhere else in the universe! Staycation in a Box, we plan so you can play! It's my goal to make staycations fun for every family, one box at a time. Please stop by.…"
Karen Dawkins replied to the discussion 'What was your blog post about today?' in the group Mother Writer!
"I share a money saving app today. Great for road trippers! Hotel Tonight
Enjoy when you travel over the river and through the woods -- or to the beach! :)"
Karen Dawkins commented on the blog post '[MAKING THE LEAP] It's All About the Community'
"Thanks, Julie. No WIP for me.... I'm merely a blog in progress! Hoping for some paid articles soon. :)"
Karen Dawkins commented on the blog post '[MAKING THE LEAP] It's All About the Community'
"What's a WIP?"
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You never know...
You never know the journey you're on. You might think you know. You don't. At least, I don't.Two years ago, I began blogging and my little blog grew. I thought inspirational writing, sharing the lessons learned as a SAHM who home schooled, adopted and had a special needs kid might be helpful to someone. I thought I'd become an inspirational speaker, sharing my newfound wisdom across the country. Wrong! Though I worked hard to promote my blog through social networking and online communities, my…See More
Karen Dawkins left a comment for Julie Luek
"Julie,
Thank you again. As I read through the comments, it's clear you touched the hearts of many lonely writers. Thanks for being honest and welcoming us all in.
Have a great weekend.
Karen"
Julie Luek left a comment for Karen Dawkins
"Thanks for the friend invite! I love the contact and support."
Karen Dawkins commented on the blog post '[MAKING THE LEAP] It's All About the Community'
"LInda Strawn, I attended a business women's networking luncheon this week (a travel writer needs contacts to learn about new places). After the meeting, they were clearly baffled why a writer would want to attend a networking luncheon, yet I…"
Karen Dawkins replied to the discussion 'Facebook "Likes": Raising Awareness about our work' in the group Funny Women
"I love your facebook page. So funny!
Stop by my not so funny, maybe because my kids are teens and not so cute anymore, page to say hi!
Facebook: http://facebook.com/travelingfamily
Blog: Family Travels on a Budget"
Karen Dawkins replied to the discussion 'Facebook "Likes": Raising Awareness about our work' in the group Funny Women
"Happy new year, Cornelia!
My facebook page is http://facebook.com/travelingfamily and my blog is Family Travels on a Budget.
Stop by sometime!
Karen"
Karen Dawkins replied to the discussion 'Facebook "Likes": Raising Awareness about our work' in the group Funny Women
"I liked you Barb. Keep pointing out our idiocy :)
http://facebook.com/travelingfamily"
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- Who I am:
- When my 18-year-old son asked for a family vacation to Paris for his graduation gift, I had no idea that he was the one giving me a gift: He helped me find my next career. Sounds odd, I know, but here’s what happened…
Sticker shock. Me to travel agent: “You want HOW MUCH to book a week-long trip to Paris for five?”
Too stubborn to give up, I regrouped, researched and resourced. And you know what? Our family went to Paris—and we cut the cost by almost half what the travel agent initially quoted me. And that included everything: airfare, lodging, food, shopping, museums, souvenirs, and metro tickets.
I’ve planned numerous trips over the years, but it was the Paris vacation that really inspired me. I had such a great time planning that trip and felt such gratification knowing we maximized every dollar we’d budgeted, that I realized I wanted to help people plan their dream vacations—whatever their budget. That excitement led to this blog where I share my favorite trip-planning strategies and tons of money-saving ideas.
My tried-and-true vacation planning process is easily customizable to fit the vacation you have in mind. Much more than a cookie-cutter approach to vacation planning, I offer what other travel books and vacation-on-a-budget blogs don’t:
✔ Step-by-step “how to’s” for each element of the vacation process
✔ Practical advice on how to evaluate your options in light of your family’s needs, wish-lists, and limitations
✔ Destination-specific planning aids like eBooks, worksheets, and checklists
Stop by! I look forward to traveling with you!
- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
- Blog: http://familytravelsonabudget.blogspot.com
Twitter: @karen_dawkins
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- I'm still working on this.
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- The Homeschool Handbook
Writing two book review right now.
- My writing is:
- Nonfiction, Blog Posts
- Services I offer to other writers:
- Blog review and book reviews
- I found out about She Writes from:
- Thinking in My Head blog
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You never know...
Posted on January 12, 2013 at 10:41am 0 Comments 0 Likes
You never know the journey you're on. You might think you know. You don't. At least, I don't.
Two years ago, I began blogging and my little blog grew. I thought inspirational writing, sharing the lessons learned as a SAHM who home schooled, adopted and had a special needs kid might be helpful to someone. I thought I'd become an inspirational speaker, sharing my newfound wisdom across the country. Wrong! Though I worked hard to promote my blog through social networking and online…
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- At 8:46pm on January 10, 2013,
Julie Luek said… Thanks for the friend invite! I love the contact and support.
- At 4:52pm on January 5, 2013,
Norine Dworkin-McDaniel said… Thanks so much! I'm so flattered. This is an evolving project called The Science of Parenthood that I'm doing with an illustrator friend of mine. I'll post updates as it evolves on my page. Eventually it'll have it's own dedicated page. Thanks again. Please share!!
- At 5:48am on September 25, 2012,
Nancy Mueller said… Glad to connect with you here, Karen!
- At 8:25pm on September 11, 2011,
Jill Starishevsky said…
Welcome to SheWrites. Feel free to reach out if you need anything.
Jill Starishevsky
Author, My Body Belongs to Me
- At 4:26pm on August 29, 2011,
Meg Waite Clayton said… - Karen, Welcome to She Writes. If you’re looking for places to connect here, we’d love to have you join us in the Publishing Industry News. Enjoy the site!
Meg Waite Clayton
Moderator, Publishing Industry News, and Novelist Group
Bestselling Author of The Four Ms. Bradwells, The Wednesday Sisters, and The Language of Light, a finalist for Barbara Kingsolver's Bellwether Prize
- At 7:30am on August 29, 2011,
samantha stacia said…
Well thats pretty amazing! My husbands cousin is actually involved with a ministry now who does that. You have to be called to really do things like I suppose because I could'nt imagine it!
Glad to know you!
Samantha
- At 4:29pm on August 27, 2011,
Kelli Swearingen said… - Welcome to Mother Writer,Karen! If you haven't already, feel free to introduce yourself, browse our threads, or start one of your own. And again, welcome to Mother Writer.
kelli s. rodin
(admin)
- At 1:51pm on August 27, 2011,
Michael Ann Riley said… - Hee! I can just visualize that. Mine too, for sure lately. Glad I'm your first friend on SW! Isn't this a great place? :)
- At 1:08pm on August 27, 2011, Michael Ann Riley said…
- Hi Karen! Good to see you on She Writes! We connected yesterday over your comment on Jennifer Wolfe's blog (the statue) :-)
- At 6:57am on August 27, 2011,
Nicky Wheeler-Nicholson said… - Karen, Welcome to the Southern Writers Group. We're glad to have you join us. Jump over and introduce yourself to the group. Zetta's Roll Call discussion is a good place to start. We look forward to hearing from you. Best, Nicky
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