Rachel Campbell posted an article on Cincinnati Hiker - Oct 2, 2011, 4:07 pm
This past Friday, we kicked off our fall camping season with a stay at the Winton Woods Campground that is part of the Hamilton County Park system in Cincinnati. It was just about an hour drive for us, and we were immediately impressed with how nice the campground was. The Hamilton County Park syste...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Cincinnati Hiker - Sep 29, 2011, 7:51 pm
This is the perfect time of year to find a large array of Ohio blooming fall wildflowers along trails. Identifying wildflowers help connect a hiker to nature and gives them a sense of belonging. If you're new to wildflower identification, pick up a book or pamphlet such as Wildflowers of Ohio by Rob...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Cincinnati Hiker - Sep 29, 2011, 12:02 pm
Camping with toddlers presents its own set of challenges and frustrations, but if careful planning is done it can be a rewarding and memorable experience for everyone. The key to taking toddlers camping is remembering the art of adaptability and slowing down. We went camping with our young, extreme...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Cincinnati Hiker - Mar 28, 2011, 11:36 am
This week, we are heading out to Hocking Hills State Park for a little getaway. We've booked a cabin near the park and plan on doing lots of hiking throughout this beautiful region. Although we had originally planned on going camping, the weather turned cold again and we didn't feel it would be much...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Cincinnati Hiker - Mar 19, 2011, 8:26 pm
John Bryan State Park is located near the villiage of Yellow Springs which locals know as the "weird, hippie" town and also where we happen to spend our weekends when not on the trail. It's just a short hop from Springfield, OH and boasts some great hiking worthy of review. We hiked the North Rim T...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Cincinnati Hiker - Feb 21, 2011, 12:09 pm
Well, it seems this blog is forever changing! Things have been in the works the past few months for us to move back to my hometown in Ohio. We have a lot of family up there, and have even purchased a nice little house for us all to roam around in! Consequently, the intent of this blog will once agai...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Cincinnati Hiker - Feb 18, 2011, 11:22 am
I don't know how long this good weather will last, but it seems to me that spring is definitely in the air! It makes me think of all the wonderful times we spent camping, hiking and backpacking during past spring and fall months! Since we live in KY, spring definitely comes earlier than I am used to...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Cincinnati Hiker - Feb 17, 2011, 4:54 pm
Ever wonder how some parents manage to camp with their entire families, babies and all? We've been camping with our little one a few times now, and I'm here to tell you that camping with babies is not only possible but wonderfully fun as well. Read More. . .
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Feb 3, 2011, 10:32 am
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Cincinnati Hiker - Jan 31, 2011, 9:25 am
I promised an updated review of the REI Half-dome 4-person tent we choose for our family backpacking needs. Although I mentioned in the previous post that we would be going to Shenandoah National Park, that trip did not happen. Put simply, we were blessed with a baby who suffered from extreme colic ...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Cincinnati Hiker - Jan 31, 2011, 9:03 am
Our daughter just turned 7 months old, and come spring, she will be more than ready for us to take her on her first backpacking trip! We are so excited and can't wait to share the great outdoors with her, fostering a love of nature. She's a bit on the small side, so we haven't had a chance to use a ...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Dec 27, 2010, 6:56 pm
Pen Meets Wallet has moved! Please note the new URL – http://penmeetswallet.com. If you are still following this blog from blogger, please take a moment to update your feeds.I am excited to finally launch Pen Meets Wallet from my own hosting account, since I was becoming frustrated with blogger’...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Dec 2, 2010, 2:57 pm
This month marks an exciting moment in my online passive income journey. I am only $7.50 away from reaching the $100 point! Here's the breakdown:Suite 101: $33.53eHow: $19.44Amazon: $2.61Adsense: $13.83Affiliates: $23.10Total= $92.51It was by far the best month I've had yet at Suite 101. I'm not sur...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Nov 13, 2010, 9:53 pm
Sorry I have been MIA lately, and this earnings update is a bit late! I have been focusing on my family and balancing writing life with mommy life. All the good stuff!Here are the stats for those who have been itching with anticipation to see how I did last month:Suite 101: $19.13eHow: $19.57Amazon:...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Oct 6, 2010, 10:58 am
September was a great month for me in residual income. Although Suite 101 and eHow remained about the same, my adsense and affiliate earnings were at an all time high! Here are the stats:Suite 101- $18.42eHow- $21.76Amazon- $2.61Adsense- $11.48Affiliates- $25.00Total= $79.27I was able to write quite...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Sep 25, 2010, 9:19 am
As a continuation of my post, 'Helpful Resources for Freelance Writers' I'd like to mention another writing book I recommend. Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg is a quick, insightful read writing and life.In her book, Goldberg takes her readers inside her own process and outlook on writing,...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Cincinnati Hiker - Sep 24, 2010, 2:03 pm
Originally submitted at REI The women's REI Halo +10 goose down bag offers the perfect of balance low weight, high-quality materials and top performance—great for backpacking in cool weather. REI Halo +10 Sleeping Bag - Women's Regular Quality at an Affordable Price By SugarLoaf from Kentucky on 9...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Sep 23, 2010, 3:19 pm
As most of my readers know, I started the Keyword Academy this month to help boost my online income, learn more about SEO and target better keywords. My original goal for the month was to finish the core videos and compile my list of keywords. So far, I have watched all the core videos (which were b...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Sep 17, 2010, 1:25 pm
Most articles require references in order to fully cover a subject and for the reader to trust the advice given in the article. With search engines like Google, it has become increasingly easier to get references on just about any topic in the world. But are all references created equal?As an online...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Sep 1, 2010, 9:24 am
Is it September already?! Although I am very excited for fall and cooler weather (the heat this year has been excessive and draining), I can't believe how fast summer went by. I suppose having a new baby can help make things seem like a blur!Here are the stats for August:Suite 101: $18.96eHow: $20.2...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Aug 31, 2010, 10:55 am
I frequent many writer forums across the Internet, and time and time again I noticed successful writers and Internet markets referring The Keyword Academy as an excellent and invaluable resource for online writers. When I discovered they were offering the first month free, I decided to check it out....
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Cincinnati Hiker - Aug 27, 2010, 2:17 pm
Since our daughter was born, our lives have undergone numerous changes. One of these includes saying goodbye to the tiny 2-person tent my husband and I have enjoyed for the past 2 years. Although we will keep the tent for the occasional 2 person outing, we have now graduated to a 4 person tent! Why ...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Aug 20, 2010, 1:51 pm
Suite 101 recently made some changes to its contributing writers program. I was pleasantly surprised to find out 1) the 10 article quota has been done away with and 2) the restriction on voice has been removed.What does this mean for the Suite 101 writer?For those of us who write for Suite 101, we n...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Aug 18, 2010, 8:27 am
Here are some of my favorite books and resources for the freelance writer.Writer's Digest - This magazine is a staple for writers everywhere. I look forward to my issue each month, and the articles get devoured almost as soon as it's out of the mailbox! The magazine is not only a wonderful source of...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Aug 5, 2010, 12:42 pm
I'm back! The past two months have been unusually busy with the birth of our beautiful daughter. Needless to say, I haven't had much time to update, write or even get online! Now that our family is adjusting to life with a new baby, I finally have time (during naps!) to update my readers on my earni...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Jun 16, 2010, 12:28 pm
Lately, I've been writing numerous articles for Demand Studios. Writing for DS is much easier than it used to be since I've mastered the styles of several formats. I also tend to write in select categories, so I'm quickly building an expertise on certain topics, which makes writing much faster.Howev...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Jun 1, 2010, 12:03 pm
May was a much better month than April. I've started writing regularly again for Demand Studios, and my residual income at Suite 101 and eHow improved if only just slightly. I've finally started earning with amazon, so from now on I'll include monthly earnings from their associate program.Suite 101-...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Cincinnati Hiker - May 20, 2010, 8:25 am
Going camping shouldn't be a stressful endeavor. With the proper planning and organization in place, camping is easy and enjoyable again! Keep camping simple, the way it should be, by following these helpful family camping tips.
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - May 19, 2010, 4:11 pm
I'm the not the writer type who waits for inspiration to strike before putting pen to paper. And although I can produce some of my best work under a hoovering deadline, I like most of my writing to be done on a routine. That is, I write at the same time each day for a set amount of time.Now that my ...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Cincinnati Hiker - May 11, 2010, 4:41 pm
Camping food and backpacking food can be quite different. When you're backpacking, you want to pack light and nonperishable food. However, camping with a cooler allows one to bring perishables like dairy and meat and without a concern for weight. For advice on how to plan a camping menu, a sample m...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - May 11, 2010, 12:50 pm
I'm a little late on this earnings update! But I wanted to share what I earned nonetheless. I've been very busy settling into our new apartment, and thus have not had much time for writing. Learning to navigate a whole new city alongside social obligations, camping trips and my husband starting his ...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Cincinnati Hiker - May 10, 2010, 1:36 pm
This past weekend, we camped and hiked at the Big South Fork NRRA in Kentucky and Tennessee. It was only a 3 1/2 hour drive from Louisville, KY, which makes it a great weekend getaway for those seeking an outdoors or wilderness experience. The first two nights we camped at Bandy Creek Campground ($...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Cincinnati Hiker - May 1, 2010, 5:03 pm
The Red River Gorge Geological Area is a popular hiking destination just a mere 2 hours drive from Louisville, KY and Cincinnati, OH. The forest and scenery is beautiful and well worth the short drive whether it be for a day hike or a weekend backpacking/camping trip. Since there are so many trails...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Cincinnati Hiker - Apr 16, 2010, 2:20 pm
As a new resident of the Louisville, KY area, I can't wait to discover the new trails that exist within the city! Here are a few I plan on reviewing. As soon as a post is up, the link will become active. E.P. Tom Saywer State Park (Goose Creek Nature Trail)- Inside the city, this is a different typ...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Cincinnati Hiker - Apr 16, 2010, 2:13 pm
Spring has officially arrived, and for the outdoor enthusiast, this means it's finally time to get going again. After a long and cold winter, many people are getting ready to plan their first camping trips of the year. A few updates on this blog that are worth noting: My husband and I have moved fro...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Apr 6, 2010, 12:25 pm
In my previous post, I included the dramatic announcement by eHow to end the WCP (Writer Compensation Program). After perusing many different writer forums, I've gotten a nice overview of what these changes mean.Future eHow Articles All future eHow articles will now be written by Demand Studio write...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Apr 5, 2010, 12:18 pm
Just minutes ago, I received a pop-up message from eHow alerting me that eHow has now closed their Writer Compensation Program.Demand Studios is now the exclusive platform for writing new articles for eHow.com EFFECTIVE AS OF APRIL 5, 2010, THE WCP WILL BE CLOSED TO NEW PARTICIPANTS. Articles which ...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Apr 1, 2010, 7:14 pm
March certainly was an eventful month. Not only did we move, but we moved twice. After discovering a major problem in the original apartment we moved into, we became nomads for 4 days, living at the Holiday Inn. Thankfully, everything was resolved and we managed to find another apartment fairly quic...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Mar 8, 2010, 8:41 pm
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Mar 8, 2010, 8:41 pm
As a writer, one is bound to experience writer's block from time to time. There are days when I desperately want to write an article, but I just can't think of anything to write about. And then there are days when ideas seem to flow from an endless fountain of inspiration.Even if I don't plan to wri...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Mar 8, 2010, 8:36 pm
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Mar 8, 2010, 8:36 pm
For those of you who live in Canada or the UK, you'll be happy to know that Demand Studios is now accepting applications from these regions.Demand Studios is one of the best upfront pay content sites on the web right now. Although now I don't write for them save an article here or there, it was a gr...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Mar 3, 2010, 11:00 pm
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Mar 3, 2010, 11:00 pm
Follow me over at my new blog, No Preservatives Added!
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Mar 3, 2010, 12:06 pm
March is officially here! Spring is literally just around the corner, and that makes me very happy! Although February was a bleak month in terms of weather, I managed to stay quite productive and write a lot.I launched my first niche blog mid-month, and so far, I have earned almost $2 in adsense fro...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Mar 3, 2010, 12:06 pm
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Mar 1, 2010, 4:04 pm
I've been blogging here at Life in #3 for a little over a year now. Since that initial post, this blog has taken many forms, and I've thoroughly enjoyed learning about blogging and becoming a part of the wonderful online community. But now, I've realized, it is time to move on. To explore something ...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Mar 1, 2010, 4:04 pm
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Feb 26, 2010, 6:31 pm
It's officially freezer cooking weekend again! Boy, that month went by fast! I am so glad I did some freezer cooking last month- it really helped during those times when I didn't feel like cooking. This time, I'm going to make sure I don't run out of flour. Because we are moving next month, I don't ...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Feb 26, 2010, 6:31 pm
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