Everything a blogger needs to know about using nofollow links with an easy-to-understand explanation. Are you using nofollow links? You've probably heard the word "nofollow" before, but you may not know what it is, or why it is super important to use them. How important you ask? Well, not using them could result in Google removing your blog from their search results. Do I ...
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Cookie Butter Creme Brulee and The Secret to Perfect Crusted Sugar in Your Broiler!
Creme Brulee, with its creamy custard center and its crunchy, sugary shell, has come together with the magic of cookie butter in this Cookie Butter Creme Brulee. The best part is, no torch will be needed because I'm sharing the secret to perfect crusted sugar in your broiler! I know what you're thinking, it's the beginning of January when everyone goes on a diet and here I am tempting you ...
The Retro Re-pin Party #24 Featuring Bacon Wrapped Dates
It's Time For a Retro Re-pin Party! Happy Tuesday! I had my eyes dilated for the first time today, so it's been an interesting morning. I never realized how many things I look at close up on a regular basis to get all my blogging work done. At least I can still eat? I've been busy this week with several new series here on the blog. A quick run down of my new posting schedule: Monday: Main Dish ...
The Top 10 Reader’s Choice Recipes in 2014
You voted with your views, now it's time to find out the Top 10 Reader's Choice Recipes in 2014! ...
Mini Mushroom, Feta and Spinach Frittatas + Meal Plan Monday #1
A miniature version of the Italian open-faced omelette. These healthy mini mushroom, feta and spinach frittatas come together quickly for a nice breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Scroll to the bottom for this week's Meal Plan. Okay, so confession time. I wrote up this entire post and then realized I'd spelled frittata incorrectly every single time. Including on the text in the image above. ...
Food Photography Friday: What’s In My Camera Bag
Whats in My Camera Bag? It's not as fancy as you might think when looking at my photos. I get a lot of questions and comments about my photos, so I thought it was about time to start a food photography series. I want to kick it off with a quick run down of the gear and software I use. Although my photos might look like I have a lot of fancy gear, I really don't. In fact, you could ...
Tech Tips Thursday: 20+ Best WordPress Plugins for Bloggers
I've tested and searched out all the best Wordpress plugins so you don't have to. Check these out! Like I mentioned in my 2015 SMART goals post yesterday, I'm starting a new blogging tech tips series on Thursdays this year. To kick it off, I'm sharing a list of all the Wordpress Plugins I use here on Sustaining the Powers. I have spent a lot of time researching, ...
How to Set and Reach Your S.M.A.R.T. Blogging Goals in 2015
SMART Blogging Goals are specific, measurable, attainable, results-focused, and time-bound. Learn about how to set them below and then try it yourself with a free printable! When I worked as an advisor at a university here in Denver, I would often ask my students what their semester goals were. In response I'd typically get answers like: get good grades, get my degree, have a social ...
Retro Re-pin Party #23 featuring Lemon Cream Sauce
Welcome Back to the Retro Re-pin Party! I hope each of you had a wonderful holiday with family! We drove from Denver to Austin for the holiday (14 hours in the car - woo!) and enjoyed some overdue time with family. We also celebrated my mom's 60th birthday on the 22nd by throwing her a surprise wine and cheese party this past Saturday. All her friends were in on it, and my sister and I came up ...
Merry Christmas Y’all From Sustaining the Powers!
I hope you are each enjoying a relaxing holiday week with your family! I'm enjoying being back in Austin with all my family this year. The land of Whataburger, 70 degree December days, and BBQ brisket is always my favorite. (I can't even explain to any of you non-Texans the importance of Whataburger, but you Texans know what I'm talking about. Amarillo has the closest Whataburger to Denver, and ...