This is a quick reminder that we won't have a #FreelanceFriends chat this week (December 25) or next week (January 1) in honor of Christmas and New Year's Day. We will be back in chat mode on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Happy Monday! It looks like most of my clients and contacts have signed off for the holiday season already. I'll be online today, tomorrow morning and Friday, working on an article for a new SaaS marketing client. #Writer #Blogger #Marketing #ContentMarketing #Journalism

Morning brew! I have a stuffy nose, so I'm getting ahead of it w/Triple Leaf Tea Cold & Flu Time. I'm mixing this w/ Whispering Wildflowers tea from Bigelow that features L-theanine for stress support. Triple Leaf Teas: amzn.to/4qqDf8c Bigelow Teas: amzn.to/4s7d6wy #CupcakesAndYogaPants #Affiliate

#FreelanceFriends! Set your 2026 calendar reminders for noon ET / 9 am PT on Thursdays!

Hey, #FreelanceFriends— One last note. Thank you for sticking around during the tech issues today. I'm going to log off for a bit because I don't feel well. I'll catch up on the convos later this evening or tomorrow. Have a great afternoon!

Thank you for attending #FreelanceFriends! This chat is coordinated by many freelancers on Bluesky! We will be back after the winter holiday season. Watch for updates and have a lovely end of 2025 and start to 2026, friends! Chat SOON! (And hopefully the hashtag issues get fixed sooooon!)

Friends Helping Friends: As we wrap up, feel free to offer a tip, inspirational quote or something you learned recently that every freelancer in your circle should know or hear! #FreelanceFriends

Open Mic: #FreelanceFriends, now it's your chance to ask the group a question. What do you need help with in your freelance business? It can relate to end-of-year tasks, forward planning or any other topic. Comment below and let your fellow freelancers offer insight.

Q3: It's the winter holiday season! How are you celebrating? Are you traveling? Spending time with family/friends? Enjoying cozy downtime from work? Trying new recipes? Leaning into traditions? #FreelanceFriends

Q2: What does your 2026 look like? Are you pivoting in your business? Launching new products/services? Pushing forward on strategies that already work? What are you looking forward to? #FreelanceFriends

Let's get started! Q1: How do you wrap up your business at the end of the year? Do you do an audit of your business? Prep tax documents? Drum up more clients? Send well wishes to current clients? Inspire other chatters with work tasks they can tackle in the next few weeks. #FreelanceFriends

The chat is underway! Check my feed for posts. Hashtags aren't working well today on Bluesky. Thanks for the note, @sandyhubbard.bsky.social! #FreelanceFriends

Please intro yourself, where you're from & share a link to your website, published work or even a PDF/photo of what you do! Promote yourself, fellow freelancer! And, pet/plant pics are always welcome! Bonus points for holiday GIFs! #FreelanceFriends (Please use the hashtag on all posts today!)

Welcome to #FreelanceFriends! This is your weekly Bluesky chat to connect with fellow freelance professionals. Each week we explore a new topic in an hour-long chat guaranteed to build camaraderie and confidence in this crazy work style.

Hello #FreelanceFriends! Join us in about 15 minutes on Bluesky as we chat about end-of-year tasks, think about 2026 plans and celebrate the winter holidays! I hope to see you there! All types of freelancers—and their office pets—are welcome to attend! 😃

Tomorrow I'm hosting the #FreelanceFriends chat HERE on Bluesky at 11am CST. We will chat about end-of-year tasks, think about 2026 and celebrate the winter holidays! Join us! (And bring your fav holiday GIF too!) Simply follow the hashtag.

I did a little experiment with AI writing. It did not go well and generated many inaccuracies, reinforcing my stance on not using AI for research/drafts. www.webwritingadvice.com/i-used-ai-ge... #WebWritingAdvice #Writer

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Today, I’m sharing a list of many ways I take care of myself, without taking DMARDs or biologics. But, let me back up. The first year I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, I tried a few of those medications. I didn’t... www.cupcakesandyogapants.com/10-ways-i-ma... #CupcakesAndYogaPants

"Whether you’re looking for the latest in journalism job openings, podcasting, digital media or tools for journalists, hopefully you can find at least one newsletter on this list that meets your needs." mediablog.prnewswire.com/2025/05/21/g... #Journalism #WebWritingAdvice

Do you have a process to wrap up the year? Are you making biz plans for 2026? I know some #FreelanceFriends who plan to chat about it on Thursday this week! We will also celebrate this festive season! Stay tuned for updates!

Happy Tuesday! It's about time for a lunch break! This morning I've: 👉 Scheduled upcoming editing projects on my calendar 😃 Posted and engaged on social media 🥳 Drafted 1378 words of a new article #Writer #Blogger #Journalist #ContentMarketing #Marketing

The buzzword of the week in the marketing world is "storytelling." As a former newspaper journo turned content marketing writer, I know about digging into a story. Check out this feature on Bionic Benny. zillarules.com/articles/mee... This is storytelling, content marketing style.

Sunny dog walk today! #GetOutside #GoForAWalk #DogMom #Sunshine #Iowa

Friends with WordPress websites, what's your favorite portfolio plugin to showcase written content? Thank you! 🥰

Hello, #FreelanceFriends! I'm working on the details for the last chat of 2025! Where does the time go! This week on the Bluesky chat we will discuss end-of-year tasks, thinking about 2026 and celebrate the winter holidays! Mark your calendar for 11am CST on Thursday, Dec 18!

On Thursday, the #FreelanceFriends group chatted about tax deductions, filing and general prep. Here are a few takeaways from the conversation! 🥰

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Happy Friday! I have to give a shoutout to SiteGround and their amazing team. I've been dealing with some website and email marketing issues. Everything is NOW working in less than 24 hrs!!! www.siteground.com/index.htm?af... #SmallBusiness #Affiliate #WebWritingAdvice #CupcakesAndYogaPants

I’m giving this pumpkin snickerdoodle cookie recipe a try tonight! I used Bob’s Redmill gluten-free flour blend. They just went into the oven. chocolatecoveredkatie.com/vegan-pumpki... #CupcakesAndYogaPants #VeganCookie #GlutenFree

Tis the season to stock up on small business supplies! Use those sales to your advantage! #FreelanceFriends

Thank you for attending #FreelanceFriends! This chat is coordinated by many freelancers on Bluesky! The #FreelanceFriends chat will be back next week at 11am CST here on Bluesky. Stay tuned for updates and happy freelancing, friends!

A few tax tips for my small business friends! #FreelanceFriends

Friends Helping Friends: As we wrap up, feel free to offer a tip, inspirational quote or something you learned recently that every freelancer in your circle should know or hear! #FreelanceFriends

Open Mic: #FreelanceFriends, now it's your chance to ask the group a question. What do you need help with in your freelance business? It can relate to deductions/taxes or any other topic. Comment below and let your fellow freelancers offer insight.

Q3: We aren't tax pros, but we file taxes! What tips or tricks have you learned over the years about small business tax deductions and tax filing? #FreelanceFriends

Q2: Do you have a system to prepare for tax filing? How do you stay financially organized? Software? Worksheets? Checklists? #FreelanceFriends

Let's get started! Q1: What tax-deductible items do you purchase in December to get your biz ready for the new year? And, why? Let's share to inspire other small business owners. #FreelanceFriends

Please introduce yourself, where you're from and feel free to share a link to your website, recently published work or a PDF/photo of what you do! Promote yourself, fellow freelancer! And, pet/plant/baking pics are always welcome! #FreelanceFriends (Please use the hashtag on all posts today!)

Welcome to #FreelanceFriends, your weekly Bluesky chat to connect with fellow freelance professionals. Today we're chatting about tax deductions and filing prep for 2026 for small businesses. No tech-y talk here. Just tips from fellow small biz owners.

This chat is coming up soon! TODAY at 11am CST here on Bluesky! Ping your #FreelanceFriends! All types of small biz folks (and their pets) are welcome to join!

Agree! Review, testimonials, shares, comments! All of them help our visibility. Thank you! 🥰

Happy Thursday, friend! Yesterday was a LONG day with lots of bumps at work, so this morning I intentionally started my day slow... www.facebook.com/CupcakesAndY... #CupcakesAndYogaPants #ChooseHealthy #SlowDown #BeIntentional #Writer #Blogger

Tomorrow I'm hosting the #FreelanceFriends chat on Bluesky at 11am CST. We will chat about tax deductions and filing prep for 2026 for small businesses. Join us! Simply follow the hashtag.

As a small business owner who works with multiple publishers, I’m perpetually somewhere in the onboarding process. Continue reading: www.webwritingadvice.com/the-freelanc... #WebWritingAdvice #Onboarding #Collaboration

The most popular post on the Cupcakes blog today is... "Language is powerful. The people of Hawaii use 11 select words to ignite transformation and healing. The simple four-sentence forgiveness prayer is called Ho’oponopono." www.cupcakesandyogapants.com/a-simple-haw... #CupcakesAndYogaPants

You may wonder if offering a heated cat house to strays in cool weather is safe. We all want our pets (and their random outdoor buddies) to feel cozy, but is it the right thing to do? Yes! Continue reading this blog post I wrote for K&H Pet Products! khpet.com/blogs/cats/o...

In 2026, I'd like to add 2 new content marketing writing clients to my roster! Would your marketing agency/dept benefit from: ✅ A former newspaper journalist ✅ A gal who loves to chat (i.e. do interviews) ✅ A writer with 16+ yrs experience Let's chat! Learn more at WebWritingAdvice.com. TY!

Tuesday afternoon adventure with Archie! 💜⛄️🐶

Do you buy extra biz supplies in December to increase your small business deductions? And, get documents organized for tax filing season? I know some #FreelanceFriends who plan to chat about it on Thursday this week! Stay tuned for updates!