Blogging

At Hearts & Beaches, we believe you shouldn’t have to choose between taking care of your health and living a life full of meaning, movement, and new experiences. We’ve road-tripped with food allergies, navigated airports with POTS/MCAS flare kits, and still found ways to create memories with our girls. Travel blogging became our path to

Ever wonder if your WordPress site could be more than a passion project? It can.  With a few smart moves and a little consistency, you can turn that content engine into a durable revenue stream. Below, you’ll find practical monetization paths you can mix and match — so your income isn’t fragile if one channel

When I first separated my blog finances, I needed three things: a card that didn’t make me chase rotating categories, rewards that actually add up, and clean, export-ready data for taxes. The Chase Ink Business Unlimited checked every box. I put hosting, domain renewals, Canva, email, SEO tools, ad spend, and even travel on this

If you’ve ever come home from a trip bursting with stories, tips, and photos — wondering what to do with them — starting a travel blog might just be your next adventure. I still remember staring at my first blank WordPress page, half-excited and half-terrified. But here’s what I wish someone had told me then:

Building a WordPress website is easier than ever. But if you’ve tried the free version of Elementor, you’ve probably hit a wall pretty quickly. You get some basic widgets and layouts, but when you want real design flexibility, you’ll find yourself bumping up against its limits. That’s where Elementor Pro comes in. I’ve worked with

Launching your first website can feel like stepping into a maze — hosting plans, domain names, and setup screens all competing for your attention. I’ve been there.  Luckily, getting started doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right hosting provider, you can install WordPress and have your site live in minutes. That’s one of the

Traveling as a family has always been one of our favorite ways to connect. Whether we’re road-tripping across the U.S. or sightseeing in new cities, those shared adventures are the memories that stick. That’s exactly what led us here: starting our own family travel blog. At its simplest, a travel blog is your personal corner

If you’ve been around the blogging world long enough, you know WordPress plugins are like the secret sauce. They can turn a plain site into a high-performing, money-making machine — or, if you’re not careful, into a sluggish mess. I’ve built multiple blogs over the years, and honestly, plugins have been both my biggest blessing

Choosing the right WordPress theme is more than a design decision — it’s the backbone of your blog’s performance. A great theme enhances speed, user experience, and SEO, helping you make a strong first impression in a world where attention spans are short and competition is fierce. If you’ve ever felt paralyzed scrolling through endless

Key Highlights So you want to start a blog — maybe to share your story, maybe to earn a little extra income, or maybe to build a full-blown online business. Whatever your motivation, you’re in the right place. In 2025, blogging is still alive and thriving. In fact, it’s evolving faster than ever. Free tools