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October 2018 Blog Traffic & Income Report

October 2018 Blog Traffic & Income Report $9,939.20 Hey There! Gretchen here for my monthly traffic and income report for Fit Mom Journey. Usually I’m in the kitchen tinkering around with funky low-carb flours, sweeteners, and lots of paleo fats, but once a month I switch gears and write about another of my favorite topics: making money with a blog. I’ve been doing traffic and income reports for 14 months now, and I’ve been seeing some familiar faces coming back each and every month to read these reports, comment on them, and share them (thank you!) – and I see… Read More

How To Start an Email List As a New Blogger

How To Start an Email List As A New Blogger They say an effective way to start an article is to use a scare tactic, so here’s one: Did you know that your traffic from Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, and even search engines such as Google could end completely one day? It can happen. Search Engine algorithms have changed before, making bloggers lose 2/3 of their traffic. StumbleUpon shut it’s doors recently, and it was sending me a few hundred views each day. And with all of Facebook’s troubles, they could definitely shut their doors – or at the very… Read More

Baked Cauliflower Mac & Cheese Casserole

Baked Cauliflower Mac & Cheese Casserole One of the things I’ve missed the most since going Keto, is Macaroni and Cheese. You know, the stuff out of the box, that no low-carb substitute holds a candle to. It’s comfort food at it’s finest, but it’s really doesn’t fit into my Ketogenic macros. Now, I’m not going to tell you that cauliflower is going to taste exactly like pasta, or that this is a perfect substitute. But it is delicious. It IS comfort food. It IS satisfying. It is great on it’s own, pair with a delicious smoked brisket and stevia… Read More

The Fastest Way To Get Back Into Ketosis After the Holidays

The Fastest Way To Get Back Into Ketosis After The Holidays Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s means a lot of opportunity to indulge in carbohydrates as you celebrate the holidays with friends and family. It’s totally possible to have a perfectly Keto Holiday, but if you choose not to, that’s ok too. I get it. It’s hard to stick to Keto during the holidays, so no judgement if you indulged. Now that’s you’re ready, I’m going to show you the fastest way to get back into ketosis after the holidays. I’ve had holidays where I ate completely off-keto, consuming well… Read More

Keto Christmas Cookies

Keto Christmas Desserts Chewy Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies Chewy Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies are a big favorite among the Keto community. After all, Chocolate Chip Cookies are a comfort food, and for some, a food that reminds of us of home. My Chewy Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect cookie for every occasion, taking only 20 minutes to make, and will please even the most picky taste buds. The recipe is found right here.

Keto Christmas Desserts

Keto Christmas Desserts Blackberry Cheesecake Bars Say hello to the most beautiful festive to come out of my kitchen all year! Rich, Creamy, just a bit tangy, and a crust that will have you believing it’s not even Keto. Make them from this recipe. Raspberry Layer Cake with Mascarpone Cream I love all cakes indiscriminately, but this cake has a permanent spot in my dessert rotation. It is DECADENT – and I really mean to use all caps because it’s that good. Filled with raspberry reduction and mascarpone cream, then topped off with a bit of keto buttercream, this cake… Read More

Keto/Low Carb Black Friday Roundup

Keto Low-Carb Black Friday Roundup It’s one of my favorite times of year: discount week! As an avid bargain shopper, I always make sure to set aside some funds for Black Friday week to take advantage of some of the best prices of the year on products I love. So this week, I will share the deals I’m taking advantage of with you! The goal is to score you a deal on products that you’ll love as well. But as always, only buy what you can afford. The holidays are much merrier when the bank account is happy. Lakanto –… Read More

Keto Blackberry Cheesecake Bars (Blackberry Bliss Bars)

Keto Blackberry Cheesecake Bars {THM:S, Low Carb, Ketogenic, Sugar Free} Say hello to the most beautiful festive to come out of my kitchen all year! Rich, Creamy, just a bit tangy, and a crust that will have you believing it’s not even Keto. Berries are a staple in the Ketogenic Diet – and in my house personally, so when these gorgeous berries went on sale at Aldi a couple of week ago, I picked some up, with vision of all sort of Blackberry desserts dancing around in my head. Because we all know berries can be expensive. The inspiration for… Read More