The holiday season is upon us!

Holiday Hubbing

Turn Your Experiences into Hubs!

The fall/winter holiday season is fast approaching, and it's the perfect time to create Hubs with loads of personal experience. Don't forget to pay attention to the things you learn and the problems you solve for inspiration. Here are some examples of great Hub ideas:

• DIY Halloween costume instructions. Did you put together a costume or sew one for yourself, your kids, or even your pet? Write a tutorial showing others how to recreate your fabulous costume.
• Family favorite Thanksgiving recipes. If you live in the US, Thanksgiving may be a long-standing family tradition. Since you're already preparing the food, don't forget to take photos and share any unique or unusual family recipes or cooking secrets. Bonus Tip: You can
• Holiday shopping research. If you're buying holiday gifts, share your research with your readers. Did you have to look up which fitness band is best in a certain price range? What kind of gifts are good for 12-year-olds who love to read? Practical gifts for new moms? Write a Hub about it!
• Other general tips and advice from your experience. Think about what other situations and challenges you navigate this holiday season and how you may be able to help others through them. Possible scenarios include things like How to Safely Trick-or-Treat with a Dog, How to Survive Christmas with the Family for Introverts, How to Decorate for the Holidays on a Budget, etc.

Christy Kirwan
Marketing & Community Manager

Did You Get an Invitation to Amazon Handmade?

by ChristinS published 3 days ago

Amazon takes on Etsy with a new program that allows artists and crafters to sell their handmade items on the Amazon platform. Learn more and find out how to apply to get an invitation.

The Uber Employee Lawsuit: An Overview

by ingere published 2 days ago

An Uber positive oveview of the Class action lawsuits against Uber

Should You Do NaNoWriMo? Your Guide to Decide Whether Writing a Book This November is For You

by Adam Hughes published 3 days ago

November is National Novel Writing Month, and writers everywhere are faced with the "go/no-go" decision. Is NaNoWriMo for you? Here's your guide to figuring it out.

Should All Employees Be Paid the Same?

by PegCole17 published 26 hours ago

What happens when a company decides to pay everyone the same salary no matter what kind of job they perform? Does this increase productivity and motivate employees? What do you think?

The Life of Martin Luther with emphasis on the Reformation

by Melindas Mind published 32 hours ago

While there are many key figures to Christianity, it could be argued that, other than Jesus and his disciples, none were quite as influential as Martin Luther was – at least for the Protestants.

10 Manly Anime

by Sylvester Snurk published 4 days ago

Ramblings of an aging anime enthusiast

Ten Legit Reasons to Not Put Your Child in Daycare

by Stevie Marvel published 46 hours ago

Daycare's are often not what they seem when you're an outsider looking in. All though many of them can be acceptable places for your child, please thoroughly investigate each option you have.

Cons For Calgary Cosplayers

by Misery Dane published 17 hours ago

Do you enjoy dressing up year round but have no have no excuse for you to wear costumes you spend ages on? Fear no more as this is your new place to find all the events in your area that you can!

Disneyland's Corn Chowder

by Lyndsay Gamber published 2 days ago

How to make Disneyland's Corn Chowder as served inside Disneyland and California Adventure.

GTA 5 Hack, Cheats, Tips & Secrets

by ArtBlazione published 34 hours ago

Grand Theft Auto V is one of the best games ever. It is available for XBOX, Playstation and PC. In this article you are going to find some very useful tips, secrets and also some great GTA 5 cheats.

Modeling Sexual Identities: Intersex, Transgender, and the Gender Binary

by j-u-i-c-e published 4 days ago

What does it mean to be intersex or transgender? What is the gender binary? This short guide to some core LGBT terms and concepts will help you understand why the way we frame the problem matters.

Methods to Brainwash Yourself to Succeed

by lizyetter published 6 days ago

Wouldn't it be nice if you could brainwash yourself to become successful? Not only are people doing just this, they are improving their lives using these techniques.

Alternatives to Giving Candy at Halloween (The Teal Pumpkin Project)

by I Am Rosa published 18 hours ago

Whether you're concerned about allergies or you'd like to include more than just candy to treat bags, this list of candy alternatives will help you participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project.

Are House Cleaning Prices Too High?

by Dreamworker published 3 days ago

What is a fair price for maid services? What do you get for your money? Here are some insights.

Does Tomato Juice Get Rid of Skunk Smell in Dogs?

by alexadry published 5 days ago

Wondering if tomato juice will magically remove skunk odor from your dog? We have investigated the effectiveness of tomato juice for skunk smell and are happy to report our findings.

Abandon Tipping

by Jeramey Conrad published 6 days ago

Tipping isn't about providing a "thank you" to your waitstaff, but a way to subsidize employers because they don't provide their employees a living wage!

Six Great Bible Verses for Virgins

by MsDora published 38 hours ago

Some are nonchalant about virginity but there are still hundreds who value it. They can find empowerment for their moral posture in the following six Bible verses from the Song of Songs.

Ask the Coach - Changing Volleyball Team Culture

by Mandy M S published 2 days ago

One Coach asks another coach how to fix the team culture of a talented, yet underperforming team.

Alexander Graham Bell and the Invention of the Telephone

by ronbergeron published 4 days ago

Alexander Graham Bell was an inventor who relied on instinct and intuition rather than training and education during the development of a device that changed the world.

Day Trip from Portland, Oregon

by Anna C Taylor published 5 days ago

If you’re visiting Portland, Oregon at any point in the near future you might be looking for a fun full-day activity. I have the perfect recommendation: the Oregon Coast.

Take photos of anything and everything you think might come in handy later.

Too Busy for Hubbing? No Problem!

The holidays may be a wonderful source of Hub material, but they're also a busy, stressful time for many. Can't scrape together the spare time to sit down and write a Hub? No problem! Here are a few quick and easy things you can do to help you stay organized and ready to crank out some fabulous Hubs when the holidays are over:

• Take photos of everything. Food, people, decorations, the outdoors, the steps to your recipes and projects, the places you visit. Documenting what you've done means you'll have lots of great photos to use when you're ready to write.
• Take notes. Whether it's on a smartphone, a voice recorder, or an old-fashioned pad and pen, make sure you get those ideas down while you have them.
• Outline. Create a simple outline for the Hubs you want to write if you have a few spare minutes. Here's a great guide to outlining by blogger Ali Luke if you're trying it for the first time.
• Stay organized. It can really move things along if you keep all your photos, notes, outlines, etc in separate folders organized by Hub. Google Drive is great for this because it's free and you can use it on any device with computer access.

Editor's Choice Weekly Spotlight

Jeramey Conrad's Hub is an interesting argument for ending the American system of tipping for service. His point is clear and logical and supported by lots of relevant information and examples. Fascinating read. Do you think it's time to retire this tradition?

Abandon Tipping

by Jeramey Conrad published 6 days ago

Tipping isn't about providing a "thank you" to your waitstaff, but a way to subsidize employers because they don't provide their employees a living wage!