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A Home Blogger’s Dream Christmas List

Blogging is a wonderfully addictive hobby isn’t it?  And like all great hobbies, there are certain tools of the trade that are fun to have…and some that just make you look cute!  Here are my recommendations:

1.  Cannon Rebel or Nikon D5000.
Can you be a successful blogger with just a point and shoot?  Of course you can.  But I think it’s much, much more difficult.  I would venture to say that all of the top home, craft and foodie bloggers have good cameras.  They just do.  Turn your flash off.  Always use a tripod.  Get a good camera.  That will be the first bit of advice to you if you are serious about blogging!

2.  Cute Camera Strap
Well, now that you have a fancy schmancy camera you might as well gussy up that black strap!  I don’t have one of these yet, but I want one!

etsy: EclecticWhatnot’s Shop

3.  Cute Camera Purse

There is a tremendous shortage of affordable camera purses right now.  If you can sew, I highly recommend buying some quality yet affordable leather purses and creating a DIY cute fabric-foam insert for the bags.  Open your etsy shop and make your millions!  In the meantime, before your shop opens, I’m really loving the Epiphanie bags.
4.  Flip Video Camera
When I went to the blogger event at TJ Maxx/Marshall’s headquarters, I think I was the only one who didn’t have one of these!  They are so handy for quickly shooting your little YouTube clips and are relatively inexpensive.
5.  MacBook Pro
And while we’re dreaming here, why not get it in 24-carat gold with a diamond apple to go?  Too much?
I have a MacBook and I love it.  Not sure what I would do without it.  I highly, highly recommend Macs!
6.  iPhone 4G
My phone is from 1993.  Seriously, the thing is so incredibly old it is beyond ridiculous.  Someday maybe I’ll be able to afford a “real” phone.  And if that day ever comes, it will be an iPhone.  (Again, I was the only one without a Droid or iPhone at the blogger event I went to.  People were amazed that I could walk, talk, and blog without one!)
7.  Custom Domain Name
Contrary to popular belief, customizing your domain name is NOT at all expensive to do.  Look into it, and gift yourself with your own name minus the “blogspot”.  You’ll feel fancy.
8.  Blog Makeover
There are many affordable designers out there who would love to work with you!  I recommend taking note of other blog designs that catch your eye and scrolling down to the bottom of the page to see who their designer was.  (I just did my blog myself, but I’m currently working with a designer to switch over to WordPress.)
9.  Work Room, Craft Room or Craft Closet
Even if you don’t craft, you need a place for all of your spray paint, brushes, power tools, etc.  It can be in the garage, the basement, or tiny closet, but you need to carve out a space to store your crap and to create!
Country Living
10.  Time
Let’s keep it real here.  Creating, photostyling, editing pics, uploading pics, writing posts, responding to comments, visiting other blogs, twittering, answering emails, coordinating giveaways, keeping up with sponsors, twittering, and facebooking take up an obscene amount of time. (Did I say twittering twice? I did.  I’m chatty like that. You should follow me!) ALL of us need more time and could use a little gift of it this season! ESPECIALLY if you have small children!
So what did I miss?  As a fellow blogger or blog enthusiast, what would you add to the list?
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  2. Loved your list! One thing you missed….a clone of yourself! I could use about 2 or 3 myself :)))

    ~Jenna, SAS Interiors

  3. Beth I think it all depends on the individuals blogging goals. My goal is that this is a fun hobby that I don't take too seriously. It is an extra nice perk to connect and make blog friends. I also enjoy the gorgeous decorating inspiration.

    My hubby loves his Macbook Pro.
    I heart my new Sony touchscreen. We're a two computer family. He!

    Happy Holidays! ~Melissa 🙂

  4. Such a perfect post, of course! I love all the recommendations. I'm lacking the Mac Book, the cute bag, and time. Not sure how I'm going to get those.

  8. Lol – I totally asked for a fancy camera strap for Christmas! Fingers crossed!

  9. Beth, I HAVE to share with you about a camera bag I bought on etsy awhile ago that I LOVE LOVE LOVE. 🙂 There is a picture and a link on this blog post of mine. Let me know what you think! I was very excited when I got it, lol.

    http://www.mooreminutes.com/2010/11/brown-paper-packages-tied-up-with_29.html

    Scroll to the bottom of the post I pasted here to see the bag and link.

    She makes them from leather and rubbed canvas. Beautiful. Ok, just had to share because of what you wrote about camera bags. <3 Enjoy!

  10. Great list. I've purchased my.com, but I'm waiting for more readers to do the switch, any advice on this? Take Care, Carrie P.S. I love my macbook pro, and I don't have an Iphone either…I do have an Ipad though {love it}

  11. Such great ideas from all your comments… I have to agree with Richella… thick skin and a BIG heart are necessities. And maybe a super organized craft room so you can always find what you need! LOL, what a dream! Great post Beth! 🙂

  12. Hi I received your message but I accidentally delete it said something about google translator? As tego to do so could you explain me? I in my blog I have an icon with google translator for people other than espalola select the language and can see my blog in your language, but in your blog do not see this tool, you? Otherwise explain to me how could it do to read you and see the photos all at once. Thanks

  13. How about a maid, that will clean up all the mess I make while I craft and blog?:) REalllly want the camera, and the flip would be nice too.

  14. Beth,

    Love your list! What would I add? A 24 hour technical consultant who would be available to come here and show me what to do when I am stumped with something on in a program!

    Take care,
    Laura

  15. My list would be pretty close to yours, but I would switch the iPhone for a Silhouette. I love my iPhone, and don't think I could ever own anything else.

  16. Extra photo storage. So funny how after sending you that email, I ran out space last night!!! It was, as you said, easy! I paid $5.00 for what's probably another year of storage. I was skeptical about Google letting me go right in and start uploading again, but they did. 🙂

  18. I got a rebel 2 years ago for christmas but I still dont know how to use it well… I am thinking of taking a class at the local community college as a gift to myself. I LOVE the cutesy strap!!!

  20. Beth! You have not been using a point and shoot this whole time?!! OMG I'm horrible with mine I of course want all of the above too.

  21. I think you left out one important item: Photoshop! Now, I have been using it for my graphic and product design for many years, but for blogging it is also absolutely invaluable! Resize your pictures; change the contrast; work with the resolution; save to Flikr; make a collage etc. etc. I really don't see how anyone can post quality pics without it!

  22. I think you pretty much covered it! Although perhaps "a thick skin" would be a good addition. It's so easy to get into the comparison game when blogging. . . it's easy to get one's feelings hurt. . . it's easy to feel a little "less than" sometimes. But blogging at its best is a community-builder, so perhaps along with a thick skin you need a big heart! 🙂

  23. I think you covered it, Beth! I got a new camera {looks similar to the one you've pictured} as an early Christmas gift and just started playing with it this past week. I want to learn what all the buttons do so that I take advantage of all the bells and whistles to the fullest. I did notice {and love} that it looks like it has a "tips" button right on the display when you are taking a picture. Haven't hit it yet, but I'm sure it will be helpful. And, then because I know hubby would want to complete the gift, I ordered myself a great strap cover off of etsy!

  25. Never wanted a better camera until I started blogging:) NOW…it's on my wish list too! Thanks for posting!!

  26. Just two things to add..
    all of the above are excellent "tools of the trade"..
    however, without interesting subject matter, and followers , one might as well continue scrapbooking/journaling for themself in their own world..
    hugs.. Loui♥

  27. A cute camera purse is on my wish list too! : )

    Love your list! Hope Santa grants some of your wishes!

  28. A to the Men on the nanny! And Jen, photos are KEY to good blogging. There are a ton of great tutorials out there on how to get better pics but nothing can beat a quality camera.

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