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Is CopyTrack Legit? I got scammed.

Is CopyTrack Legit? How I got scammed.

Scams have always been around. We are familiar with the long lost uncle that wants to give us millions (if we first deposit money to him) and dubious callers who want our banking pins. But when a scam is dressed up in legal language, the lines become blurred. We don't want to go against the law. But we don't want to be taken advantage of, either. Is CopyTrack legit? I'll share my story and what I've learnt from what others have experienced and let you draw your own conclusions. For myself, yes, … [Read More...]

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Judy MacGregor and her son, Hamish.

Meet Fun Mamma SA Judy: “Having adult children and now parenting a young child for the second time around my joys are … mostly how to trust my gut and not sweat the small stuff.” 

Today we meet South African mom blogger Judy, who blogs at Fun Mamma SA. Judy was also last year's winner in our Covid category in the SA Parenting Blog Awards, which is open for entry till the end of August. 1. What do you get up to in a … [Read More...]

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Six weeks in with #MyNine with GI Jess

I'm on the home straight with this program with just three more weeks to go. But I thought I would check in and let you all know how it's been going. My goal with this program was to get into a fitness routine and also work on that stomach of … [Read More...]

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Is CopyTrack Legit? I got scammed.

Is CopyTrack Legit? How I got scammed.

Scams have always been around. We are familiar with the long lost uncle that wants to give us millions (if we first deposit money to him) and dubious callers who want our banking pins. But when a scam … [Read More...]

start a WordPress blog in South Africa

How to Start a Blog in South Africa in Four Basic Steps

So.. you'd like to share your story, your passion and your words with everyone? Welcome to the wonderful world of blogging! It may seem overwhelming, but it can be done, with perseverance, … [Read More...]

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Social Sells Summit – 8 -12 September 2025

Everyone seems to be selling successfully on social media - but how do they do it? And how do you do it without being sleezy? Join myself and other experts at the Social Sells Summit - where you can … [Read More...]

Comparing box, pedestal, tower and ceiling fans.

Types of Fans Compared: Ceiling, Tower, Box and Pedestal Fans for Summer Cooling in South Africa

With the planet heating up, it's only going to get hotter from here on out. Are you prepared? My late hubby used to blast us with a pedestal fan on maximum, together with the ceiling fan while I … [Read More...]

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Feeling burnt out and tattered? Chelsea Clark’s Glow Up book is what you need.

I've been a subscriber of Chelsea Clarke's for more than two years now, and I'm always interested in what she has to say. I've blogged here before about her Money Posts and she is definitely someone I … [Read More...]

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This is an uncomfortable lesson for me, but if I This is an uncomfortable lesson for me, but if I can save someone else, my job is done. You can read the full story up on the blog. CopyTrack is a legit company, but they follow dubious practices. They don't actually represent the client. They attack people who already have the right to the images. Read the full story up on the blog. Always do your research! #samomblogs #copytrack #copytrackscam #knowyourrights
It's the workbook you didn’t know you needed! Po It's the workbook you didn’t know you needed! Pop this around the house to journal for when you get ideas. 40 pages full of questions with cute picture watermarks to give you inspiration. Check it out in my shop: https://samomblogs.co.za/product/busy-mom-content-workbook Or just click on "shop" on the menu bar. #influencerjournal #leadingquestions #contentcreator #mominfluencerjournal #busymomjournal #samomblogs
Last day of presentations! I really got a lot of i Last day of presentations! I really got a lot of insight yesterday, especially from the Pinterest ones. But today it's all Instagram and TikTok, so it's lots to learn! Speaking today ✨ Aprille Reed - 11 Ways to Monetize on TikTok (from 0 to 10K Followers) ✨ Laura Coulter - Just Talk. The Rest Can Be Systemized ✨ Helen Garfield - Back and Better: How to Make a Social Media Comeback You Can Actually Keep Up With ✨ Dr. Tracy Davis - From Overwhelm to Aligned Visibility: A 311% Instagram Growth Strategy Rooted in Energy, Not Hustle ✨ Sabine Matharu - How To Create An Evergreen Visibility Flywheel To Get Clients Consistently ✨ Becky Nieves - Break Up with the Algorithm ✨ Tracy Hoffman - TikTok: More Than Dancing Kids – A Powerful Business Tool These presentations are all available for the next 20 hours - make sure you don't miss them! #Socialsellssummit #socialsells #sellmyproducts #tiktoktips #growinstagram #Instagramgrowth #beatthealgorithm #samomblogs
If you are in Joburg, this workshop is a must atte If you are in Joburg, this workshop is a must attend one. You'll get a lot of input from experts, which will leave you better equipped to help your child. https://babyyumyum.com/the-neurodiversity-parenting-workshop-2025/ #NeurodiversityWorkshop #babyyumyumcoza #specialneedskids #neurodiversekids #WhatsoninJoburg
I'm speaking today at the Social Sells Summit! It I'm speaking today at the Social Sells Summit! It will be a behind the scenes look at how I put a social media schedule together. I also listened to Kira McCoy and she had some really interesting things to say about your messaging. (It's not about you. It's about what the person is looking for) But she is also into crafting and it's really cool how she described how she would sell a pair of earrings and what hashtags she used. Lots of other ones still to listen to. Speaking today ✨ Heather Step - How to Sell a Summit on Social ✨ Tiffany Ngu - LinkedIn for Leads: How Coaches & Creators Are Quietly Booking Clients Without Paid Ads ✨ Frances Vidakovic - Cool Ways To Get Traffic From Pinterest In 2026 ✨ Marin Johnson - Signature Social Series: The Content Strategy You’re Missing ✨ Kira McCoy - Magnetic Marketing with a little help from AI ✨ Dana Bahr - Pin, Post, Profit: Creating Evergreen Pinterest Funnels That Sell While You Sleep These presentations are all available for the next 20 hours - make sure you don't miss them!
Another great lot of speakers today! Today, there Another great lot of speakers today! Today, there are two audios, so I actually listened to them while doing some cooking. Amy Ayres is a great encourager if you've been scared to put yourself out there as an introvert. Julia Zatta did a talk on LinkedIn, but I found what she said to be very applicable to any media you are putting out there, even for blog posts or any content. Something she said was to use those expressions that you are known for, use emotional, sensory stories and use numbers to grab attention. I still want to listen to the rest. Speaking today ✨ Jenna Webb - How to Authentically Use AI to 10x Your Art Sales and Social Media Reach ✨ Julia Zatta - 10 Copywriting Tips to Make Your LinkedIn Posts Pop ✨ Amy Ayres - Offbeat Ink Presents: Breaking the Feed (Meaningful and Intentional Social Media That Doesn't GIve You The Ick) ✨ Maiko Sakai - Quizzes as a Fast Conversion Tool: Sell More on Social Without the Hard Sell ✨ Maylene May - From Likes to Loyalty; Tips for Turning Your Groups into Community-Driven Sales ✨ Susan Trumpler - Turn Social Media Besties into Paying Clients (without feeling salesy!) These presentations are all available for the next 20 hours - make sure you don't miss them! #Socialsellssummit #socialmedia #socialsells #contenttipsandtricks #samomblogs
I've just finished listening to Kayleigh King, who I've just finished listening to Kayleigh King, who is a photographer. She had lots of ideas to do professional photography. It's really important to showcase your brand. I also listened to Kelsey Silver yesterday, and she had some good tips on not to waste your time on certain DMs. It certainly rang true from the time when I tried to get private students and the kinds of conversations I had. These presentations are available for the next 18 hours. Speaking today ✨ Kayleigh King - How to Build a Creative Shot List + Introduction to DIY Brand Photography ✨ Alex Jean Grunwell - Making Content Work Harder: Your Pinterest Content Stack for Evergreen Marketing ✨ Jenn Prochaska - You're Too Good at What You Do (And It's Killing Your Content) ✨ Nikki Hutson - The Social 5 Formula ✨ Esai Arasi - Content That Cuts Through the Noise and Straight to Buyers ✨ Sydney O'Brien - The Buyer Behavior Shift No One’s Talking About (and How It’s Changing Sales on Social) ✨ Kelsey Silver - Decode your DMS - How to turn conversations into clients without being online 24/7. #socialmedia #Socialsellssummit #socialsells #samomblogs https://samomblogs--catgriffin.thrivecart.com/social-sells-fast-action/ and link in bio as well
The countdown is on for the Neurodiversity Parenti The countdown is on for the Neurodiversity Parenting Workshop, your chance to gain expert advice, practical tools and connect with a community that understands. https://babyyumyum.com/the-neurodiversity-parenting-workshop-2025/ This year’s Neurodiversity Parenting Workshop is brought to you by BabyYumYum and sponsored by @oldmutualsa in partnership with @theneuroverseza and @nutripaeds BabyYumYum #BYY #NeurodiversityWorkshop #Countdown #ParentingSupport #NeurodivergentKids #BYYParenting #WhatsoninJoburg #TNPW202
The Social Sells Summit has started with these spe The Social Sells Summit has started with these speakers today. The presentations are available for a few more hours. I have already listened to Kisten Robinson and she had some useful ideas to get your Instagram going again. Here are the presentations: Selling What You Know (Without turning into a sleazy salesbot) - Sarah Raanan Delegate & Dominate Pinterest - Hemapriya Natesan What Improv Taught Me About Social Media That Marketing Never Did - Jill Pavlov Scroll-Stopping Social: How to Repurpose All Your Content with Less Effort Using AI - Heather Ritchie Selling Without the Sleaze: Ethical Sales Strategies That Actually Work - Megan Kachigan Back on the ’Gram: How I Revived My Instagram in 30 Days and Built a Consistent Posting Rhythm That Converts - Kristen Robinson https://samomblogs--catgriffin.thrivecart.com/social-sells-fast-action/ #Socialsellssummit #instagramtips #contentcreation #samomblogs
Exciting news! The Social Sells Summit is happenin Exciting news! The Social Sells Summit is happening September 8–12, 2025 - and I’d love to invite you to join for free! This virtual summit isn't about tricking the algorithm or posting endlessly to nowhere. Instead, you'll learn how to: ✅ Sell with integrity - no sleazy tactics ✅ Find a rhythm that aligns with your life and business ✅ Convert your conversations into clients without burnout ✅ Lead with strategies that feel authentic and sustainable I’ll be presenting on how to sell a summit on social, where I’ll share exactly how I put together a schedule and the method I used for the relevant video clips. 👉 Save your free spot here 👈 It’s totally free, fully online, and you can catch each session for 24 hours after it goes live! https://samomblogs--catgriffin.thrivecart.com/social-sells-fast-action/
It's officially spring 🌻🌺 Get ready for the It's officially spring 🌻🌺 Get ready for the warmer weather with my new post up on the blog all about different kinds of fans. #fans #heat #spring #cool #beattheheat☀️ #samomblogs
Sometime it all gets broken so that you can build Sometime it all gets broken so that you can build again. Nicky handed in his project before he left for Craddock. But the wind blew it over. it was flat. People put their projects on top of his. He brought it home in tears. But we got the prestick out and added some reinforcements to make it stronger. The second version is built to stand. What have you had to rebuild lately? #rebuild #kidsprojects #electricity #tennis #scienceproject
If you are looking for educational resources, look If you are looking for educational resources, look no further. I've already downloaded the cutest alphabet flashcards and some growth and fixed mindset activities. There are all sorts of planners, guides, and printable resources. The Ultimate Homeschooling Bundle is a curated digital collection of nearly 30 resources worth $677+, available for just $28. It includes: 🎁Printable learning centers 🎁Growth mindset escape rooms 🎁Character-building activities 🎁Subject-specific support (math, budgeting, early literacy) 🎁Planners for moms Support for conscious parenting and more! ✔️ Created by certified teachers, published authors, and experienced homeschoolers ✔️ Perfect for homeschoolers, families looking for educational screen-free fun during weekends, holidays, or breaks. The sale is ending on Sunday, but if you buy before Friday night, you will get these bonuses: 🌱Gardening & Homesteading Bundle (available until Friday night) 🎄Year of Holidays Bundle (available until Friday night) 🎊Pop-Up Facebook Community with encouragement + guest sessions (closes Sunday night) I'm contributing an e-book on how to teach the alphabet. This is based on my years of experience at a very progressive Montessori school. So go ahead and check out all the goodies here. I'm also doing a guest session on Monday night at 7pm SAST (1pm EST) on how to teach the alphabet and some early grammar resources. https://heatherstep.krtra.com/t/uDnMSLq1c4dT #homeschooling #homeschool #education #educationalresources #ABC #alphabet #maths #planners #school #teachers
When you claim the tiniest corner of the bed but s When you claim the tiniest corner of the bed but still rule the house 🐾💤 Who else has a cat that thinks they invented sleep? Tell me what your cat did today! 😸👇 #catsofinstagram #catlover #catlifeishard
There are certain people I really look up to in th There are certain people I really look up to in the blogging world and Chelsea Clarke from @herpaperroute is one of them. I really enjoyed reading her book because it is her personal story of how she turned her life around. Need to reinvent yourself? You need to read this book. Check out my review up on the blog. #samomblogs #blogging #girlpower #reinvention #buildingwealth #mindset
Vote for your favorite influencer! (BATCH 4) Up on Vote for your favorite influencer! (BATCH 4) Up on the blog, I've got the comprehensive list of who you can vote for and their links. Voting is open and you can vote directly at @purposefullyinfluencingawards Congratulations to all the nominees! #purposefullyinfluencing #purpusefullyinfluencingawards #votenow #awards #samomblogs
Vote for your favorite influencer! (BATCH 3) Up on Vote for your favorite influencer! (BATCH 3) Up on the blog, I've got the comprehensive list of who you can vote for and their links. Voting is open and you can vote directly at @purposefullyinfluencingawards Congratulations to all the nominees! #purposefullyinfluencing #purpusefullyinfluencingawards #votenow #awards #samomblogs
Vote for your favorite influencer! (BATCH 2) Up on Vote for your favorite influencer! (BATCH 2) Up on the blog, I've got the comprehensive list of who you can vote for and their links. Voting is open and you can vote directly at @purposefullyinfluencingawards Congratulations to all the nominees! #purposefullyinfluencing #purpusefullyinfluencingawards #votenow #awards #samomblogs
Vote for your favorite influencer! (BATCH 1) Up on Vote for your favorite influencer! (BATCH 1) Up on the blog, I've got the comprehensive list of who you can vote for and their links. Voting is open and you can vote directly at @purposefullyinfluencingawards Congratulations to all the nominees! #purposefullyinfluencing #purpusefullyinfluencingawards #votenow #awards #samomblogs
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