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Sep24

Having FUN With Your Content

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Having FUN With Your Content

Hello! I have been a content creator for over a decade and I have yet to grow tired of the joy of writing, taking pictures, and recently videos for my TikTok. I have striven to create daily content for the past six years and change and continue to make good on that goal every single day. I mainly continue this streak out of spite… I kid! I have maintained this because I simply have way too much FUN creating content! Although it is a gift to make money from my craft, I would continue to publish without monetary gain because I have enjoyed every minute since starting lifewithlilred. How have I kept the spark alive? Let’s discuss:

What are your goals?

My goal when I created lifewithlilred was not to make money at all. It was to have a space that is special to me to get out my thoughts, interact with new people, and make friends. In fact, I met my best friend in the whole world shortly after my page was live! If your goal in the content game is to strike it rich, it automatically takes the fun out of it. Then, you fall into the pattern of creating what you think other people want to see or read instead of what you want to do. When you start a blog or social media profile, go into it with the mindset that you are making something that no one else can. Anything that comes next like new friends or some extra scratch is just an added bonus!

What’s Trending?

Let me fill you in on a little secret… I have never paid attention to trending topics. I much prefer to do my own thing! When I shop, I am always looking for pieces that not everyone and their brother owns and that is exciting to me. I view my content in the same light. I don’t want to post about what everyone is already posting about and hope what I am doing gets seen in the void. I want to create my own trends and content that is completely unique to me. The content you post is like your own journal. Do you want your pages to feel like you or a compilation of a bunch of other people’s ideas? When you stay true to yourself is when you can create that corner of the internet that is yours and yours alone.

Just Go For It!

There is no scientific formula for creating content so don’t let overthinking get in your way. If you have an idea, an awesome outfit, or a thought you want to extrapolate on then go for it! You can go back and fine tune later but if you get that spontaneous surge of creativity then harness it rather than shy away. You will be amazed at the content you can make by just going off of a random thought and seeing what happens. Look for beauty in every day situations, write about something you can’t shake from your mind, and soon enough you will be finding ideas for posts every time you turn your head. This is very much the case for me and it keeps content creating fresh and new rather than a chore.

Keep Your Head Up:

The fact of the matter is, your goal of a million followers in a week or a hefty paycheck in a day might not be possible and that’s okay! Set achievable goals instead and revel in that feeling when you meet them. I started my TikTok very late in the game and it was just one of those things I did on a “why not” whim. I will admit, it was a bit disappointing when my first videos weren’t getting a ton of views. Then I remembered that my blog didn’t get a ton of views either when I first started it. Now, I view every new follower or like on TikTok as a GREAT SUCCESS! Content creating is a marathon, not a sprint. There are going to be highs and lows and if you let yourself be discouraged and give up, you will never know what you can achieve next. ❤

Creating content should always be FUN and if you aren’t having a blast, then I highly recommend reevaluating because something is going haywire. Strive to find the joy in what you are making every time you write a post or film a video because what you are doing is important. I know you can do it!

What do you struggle with when it comes to content creating? What is your favorite piece of content you have ever made? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah

Aug26

Friendly Reminder!!

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Friendly Reminder!!

Hello!! After leaving an incredibly shitty work experience in March, I most definitely needed a bit of me time. During that Lil Red mental health retreat, I threw my hands up, said “screw it” (It was actually an expletive!) , and made a TikTok. What makes me really happy is creating content and I decided I needed more of that in my life – even if I am not the biggest fan of making videos. However, after close to five months of posting daily content on TikTok, I finally get it lol. It’s a lot of fun and I love shooting OOTDs, hiking, exploring, cooking, and any and everything videos. All of you have been onto something for a phat minute and although I am literal years late to the party, it’s better late than never! 😀

At the end of May, I was almost at one hundred followers and you have no idea how happy that made me. Fast forward to the here and now and I have around twenty five hundred and you have no idea how happy that makes me! For a page that is still relatively new, it might as well be twenty five million to me and I feel proud of that because my TikTok really is just for funsies. I don’t expect brand deals and billions of views. All I wanted was to go back to making content for me, myself, and I… And anyone who feels like watching or reading it and that is the prize in itself.

While I was in the midst of the not ideal work sitch, I was barely keeping my head above water let alone making content that I felt excellent about. And, in turn, I felt far below excellent because content creating is truly one of my forms of self care. It gives me a safe space to wear whatever I want, experiment, and simply be me. Even if my blog or TikTok got no views, it would be fine because it is mine and mine alone and I made it and had a blast doing it. My mental health has improved tenfold and it feels so SO good to be back in my zone and feeling completely like myself!

If you feel so inclined, I would absolutely love it if you joined me on my TikTok. If not, that’s okay too! I’ll see you around the blogosphere! ❤

What is your favorite form of social media? What makes you feel like yourself? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah

May28

TikTok Talk

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TikTok Talk

Hello!! As you all know, I am a word girl through and through. I have always preferred blogging as my main outlet which is why I was never particularly interested in incorporating video content too. However, after making a big life change, I had more free time on my hands, said “why not?”, and started my TikTok in mid March. This was not to take the place of my blog, but to enhance it with footage of OOTDs, bloopers, cooking, and whatever else strikes my fancy. After one day on the social media platform, I finally got what all the fuss is about because it is kind of fun!

I have no delusions of becoming a TikTok star, even though it would be awesome. I’m just proud of the fact that people are actually watching my content. Even if it was just one person, I would be proud because video content isn’t in my comfort zone and I decided to go for it anyways. And, I’ve got to say, after two months I feel pretty awesome about my amount of likes and almost ONE HUNDRED followers!

Slow and steady wins the race and even if my page’s progress isn’t astronomical, it’s there, and that’s good enough for me. And, as another old cliche goes, if you never try, you never know. While video content isn’t my forte, you don’t need to be Spielberg to create a video and post it on TikTok. Had I didn’t give it the old college try, I wouldn’t have realized how much fun it is to create in a new medium. Whether you’re thinking about starting a blog, going to the gym, growing a garden, or making a profile on a different social media platform – go for it! If you end up not liking it, it’s okay. The most important thing is that you gave it a shot and you know one way or the other. I definitely expected to fall off of my TikTok a few days in but I have posted daily content since its creation. Your new favorite thing could be just one try away!

As always, give me a follow on TikTok @lilred6794 and keep pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone. You never know what opportunities will come from it!

Have you tried something new recently? How did it go? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah

Mar28

How To Nail Sustainability In Your Content Strategy

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How To Nail Sustainability In Your Content Strategy

If you want to grow your business, properly market yourself, do digital marketing the right way, and obtain more visibility, you need to do it the green way! Yes, sustainability sells. It’s the word that makes people feel good about buying shampoo, booking a hotel, or choosing one café over another. But here’s the thing that you have to keep in mind: the internet is full of brands throwing around the word “green” like confetti, and people are catching on fast.

So, how do you create content that sounds real, honest, and makes people trust you’re not just hopping on the trend? Well, it’s actually pretty easy, it’s about dropping the buzzwords and getting a little more human about it all:

Show, Don’t Tell:

People don’t just want to hear that a business cares, they want to see receipts. The behind-the-scenes stuff. The proof that there’s actual work going on, not just a photo shoot next to a tree. Content should be showing real actions. Maybe the company switched to compostable packaging. Maybe it ditched overseas suppliers to work with a local factory, instead. Perhaps the materials your company uses like newsprint paper sheets and rolls are one hundred percent recycled. Whatever it is, talking about the “how” is way more powerful than just claiming to care.

No Business is Perfect:

Trying to sound like your company has got sustainability totally sorted makes people suspicious because no business has it all figured out. Consumers love a bit of honesty. Just saying, “We’re working on reducing waste, but still figuring out how to fix our packaging” is way more trustworthy than pretending every part of the supply chain runs on magic and sunshine. People relate to the journey. Show them the progress and even the mess-ups along the way, it’s far more engaging than pretending to have everything wrapped up in a neat little eco-bow.

No to Eco-Lingo:

Terms like “carbon offsetting,” “zero-waste,” and “circular economy” get thrown around constantly. If used well, they show the brand knows its stuff. Used badly? They sound like buzzword soup. But what’s the fix? Make it understandable. No one wants to feel like they’re reading a textbook. Just explain how switching to a circular model cuts down on waste, or how “carbon neutral” actually plays out in everyday business. Ideally, just keep it real, keep it simple, and stop the eyes from glazing over as soon as they see “going green”. It can be beneficial to look into a waste management glossary since this can help a lot for double-checking that these words actually mean what the brand thinks they do.

Walk the Talk:

One of the fastest ways to lose trust is talking about recycling while throwing half the office waste straight into a landfill. The biggest brands get called out when their eco-content doesn’t match what’s happening behind closed doors. So many brands are guilty of this, way too many actually (especially anything fashion-related). Sustainability content should reflect real actions. If the business is still shipping products in mountains of plastic, maybe don’t lead with “we’re saving the planet.” Instead, focus on what’s actually happening even if the steps feel small.

Refresh the Aesthetic:

Everyone has seen it: The leafy logos, beige backgrounds, and the stock photo of someone holding dirt with a tiny plant poking out of it. It’s not that it’s bad, it’s just… tired. The best sustainability content doesn’t rely on the usual props. Instead of dressing up content with recycled paper filters, it stands out by telling great stories and sharing results. Clean visuals and bold, modern designs can still feel fresh and eco-friendly without looking like every other “green” campaign.

A green business can be a well loved business when done right and these tips are a great place to start!

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Nov12

Hoosige Elf Costume Review

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Hoosige Elf Costume Review

Hi everyone!! I am SO excited to start creating content for the holiday season with Tim Misny. We have a ton of fun planned to show off our Misny Merch holiday collection, decor tours, and featuring all things merry and bright. For the festivities, I purchased an elf costume by Hoosige on Amazon and wanted to write a review because I just tried it on. This costume came with six different pieces and was under forty dollars, which will make it a hot seller for holiday celebrations. However, there are definitely some things you should be aware of before clicking on the order button:

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^^^ Image by Hoosige

When I am ordering clothing or costumes, I always always check the customer reviews in terms of sizing. Nine times out of ten, these sentiments have steered me in the right direction for a perfect fit. This time – not so much. If you read the Amazon reviews for this costume, almost every person recommended sizing up. So I did. Rather than ordering a small, I went for a medium and I wish I didn’t because the costume was ginormous. Not only was it oversized in width, but it is nowhere near as short as the image will lead you to believe. The dress went to the middle of my calves. With no time to exchange my order, I had to make things work so I gathered the excess in the back and secured it with a hair clip. The moral of the story: Order your regular size and, for once, do not listen to the reviews!

It is also worth mentioning that the socks looked more like sleeves for a shirt and did not fit close to the body at all. I opted to swap mine out for a pair of white, ruffly ankle socks. The shoes also leave a lot to be desired and felt like sanitary coverings. They are not made for outdoor use so if you plan to wear them, put them on after you enter into your destination. I will not be using them and will wear a red pair of heels instead – I need any extra length I can get! I will say that the hat and ears are insanely cute and both stayed nice and secure once on. In fact, they are the only parts of the costume that I don’t have a problem with lol.

Even though I am swimming in this costume, I will be damned if I’m not working it and after some tweaking it did look a lot better. If you plan on ordering one for yourself, just know that it might not be exactly what you had in mind after viewing the product pictures!

Do you have a costume you wear during the holidays? What is your favorite holiday movie? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah

Oct13

Something Cool!!!

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Something Cool!!!

Hello!! I have been working as the social media manager for Tim Misny since the end of April. It has been the best experience and there is always something new and exciting to look forward to every day. While I love going to different events with Tim, one of my favorite things to do is simply shoot content. It is, after all, the cornerstone of my job and collaborating with Tim on what we should create next is SO much fun. This past week, I visited Misnyland to shoot three different videos. One was for a new Halloween themed contest, the other was a video with Tim and yours truly modeling some new Misny Merch, and the last one was Tim talking about the importance of voting.

I had absolutely no idea that Tim wanted to use the voting video to fill his regular Friday morning spot on CBS so it was a wonderful surprise. We recently received the final edit and I wanted to share it with all of you:

^^^ As always, I have no rights to this video!

When I saw Version 2.0 of my video, I was completely shook. What started out as a video that I assumed was strictly for social media became a newsworthy clip and it will be airing every Friday until the election. I am SO incredibly proud of this and thankful for each and every opportunity that this job has given me. Honestly, if you would have told me at the beginning of 2024 that I would be stepping into a full fledged social media career with Ohio’s biggest local celebrity – I would have asked you if you were high lol. Yet, here we are and even if I have been in this roll for almost half a year, every day still feels like a dream come true. ❤

I know that the vast majority of you have no idea who Tim Misny is when I reference him and that’s okay! Regardless, I would be so appreciative if you followed his pages anyways because they sure are fun. And, as a bonus, you get a peek into what little old me is up to for work in real time. You can give Tim’s Facebook page some love here, Instagram here, and TikTok here. Many thanks in advance and please make sure you rock the vote this election!

What is your favorite part about your job? If you could do any job in the world, what would it be? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah

May17

New Phone Photos

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New Phone Photos

Hi! On April 29th, I proudly accepted a new job as the social media manager for Tim Misny. This is, hands down, the biggest opportunity I have ever had for my online work and I am so incredibly happy that my hard work has paid off in such a major way. While I love working on all aspects of social media, the most fun part of my job (other than my amazing coworkers) is redesigning the Misny Merch. One of my jobs is to freshen the brand up and I think I am going to make a total splash with it. As a fashionista, I never dreamed that I would get to be designing clothes too with my new job and it’s awesome!

Of course, the most important aspect of my job is creating content. However, that is incredibly hard to do when your phone is consistently almost out of storage lol. Between pictures of my nieces, bunnies, Johnny and me, and OOTD shots it’s easy to see why! I was graciously given a brand new iPhone for my work phone and it has been a blast playing around with it. This past weekend, both Johnny and I took our turns snapping pics and videos on the new phone. Unfortunately, the lighting for OOTD shots was abysmal. But, I did get these super cool pics:

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Johnny and I ventured outside after it got done raining for a photography adventure. We spent some time chasing the lighting for some pics of me and there was literally nothing good to show for it. As we continued walking around Timber Top, Johnny pointed out how neat the rain water drops resting on plant leaves looked. I completely agreed and just had to get some pictures. I was blown away by them! The detail and the way the light reflected off of the water looked like a painting and I knew these shots would never be possible on my old phone!

Even though I am doing a lot of what I already do for other social media accounts that I manage for Tim, the novelty has yet to wear off. There are many things that are completely different and it’s so exciting. I truly feel like it is my big break and it makes simply going outside to practice pictures on a new phone feel like a brand new experience. I can’t wait to see where this job takes me next! 😀

How often do you upgrade your phone? How many pictures do you have on your phone? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah

Nov17

Misnyland Party OOTD Bonus Pics

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Misnyland Party OOTD Bonus Pics

Hellooo everyone and welcome to some bonus pics from my Misnyland Party OOTD!! Johnny and I spent this past Friday afternoon hanging out with Tim Misny at his appropriately named estate “Misnyland”. Rubbing shoulders with one of Ohio’s biggest local celebrities was due to a contest I won and all I can say is, your girl knows how to style an OOTD! 😀 Speaking of OOTDs, I knew I had to pull out all of the stops for this party and I was feeling my damn self in my new 7 For All Mankind dress. So much so that I have some extra content to share with all of you! Check it out:

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After our afternoon at Misnyland, Johnny and I decided that we would take pictures on the way to his parents’ house. There really wasn’t anything noteworthy to post up by except for oodles of churches so we figured we would take what we can get. Granted, if we both didn’t burn up within five feet of the house of worship we picked lol. Obviously, we both lived to tell the tale and I loved how all of these shots turned out. ❤

As you saw yesterday, the church offered gorgeous green doors which is much more lively than my usual brick walls haha. What I liked best, however, was the huge courtyard in front with brick paving and greenery. It looked so pretty and I’m sure it looked even better during the summer or when all of the leaves from the trees hadn’t hit the ground yet. Either way, it was the perfect setting to twirl around in and my dress was the perfect thing to wear to do said twirling. The movement of the skirt was so much fun and it was impossible to stand still. There were a lot of duds in this bonus pic shoot, but I was thrilled with the ones that turned out well. Twirling pictures are definitely not my strong suit! 😀

We have seen the good from my Misnyland Party OOTD so it will be onto the yikes tomorrow. Keep it locked for the blooper reel!

Where is your favorite place to take pictures? Do you tend to buy a new outfit before an event? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah

Feb8

Pro Tips To Boost Your New Blog

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Pro Tips To Boost Your New Blog

In today’s world, blogging is becoming a popular way for people to express their opinion – and why wouldn’t it be? Blogging is fun, it allows you to share your thoughts, and there is the potential to make a side income from your page. A blog can be based on pretty much anything, you can write about business, sports, marketing, food & drink, travel – the list goes on. Then, when you find your niche, you can connect with other people with similar interests across the blogosphere. It’s awesome!

If you are interested in boosting your new blog to unlock its full potential, check out these tips to help you get started:

Use the correct editing software:

In order to run a successful blog, you will almost definitely be publishing pictures and videos to assist your article writing. Pictures are a must, however, video is becoming a lot more popular. When working with images and videos you may want to look into things like home video editing services to ensure the quality is there. You never want to just upload an image without making adaptations to it. Take your time to learn the software so whatever media content you use best suits your page.

Create a content schedule:

Another tip that should be followed when running a successful blog is to stick to a content schedule. Try to decide how many posts you would like to publish each week and set a dedicated time for them to go out. This way your readers will know when to return to your blog to access new information and it shows your website is regularly updated. When putting a schedule together, it gives you the opportunity to think about different topics and categories to write about. The schedule itself is easily done, you can do it with a notes app on your phone, a content schedule website, Word, Excel – whatever your preference may be.

Look after your website:

How your website looks and feels is extremely important. You will have a lot of competitors out there, so having a good-looking website may bring their readers to you. Websites aren’t as expensive as you may think and with many different website builders out there and a creative mind, you may find you can do it yourself using a template or two. If not, reach out to your friends or family members or employ a freelancer to do it for you.

Any blog has the potential to turn into the next big thing. Use the tips above, stick to them, and watch as your page grows!

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Nov27

Coming Soon To lifewithlilred

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Coming Soon To lifewithlilred

Hello! You might have noticed something severely lacking in the content department here on lifewithlilred and that is OOTD posts. For a while, I was so happy to have almost weekly photo shoots to share with all of you that coincided with date days with Johnny. Then, the metaphorical shit hit the fan and date days just weren’t an option due to pure and utter chaos in Lil Red’s world. That is why I am so pleased to say that coming soon to theaters everywhere will be not one, nor two, but THREE new OOTDs on lifewithlilred!

Three?! Yes, three. This past week, Johnny and I had not one, nor two, but THREE Thanksgiving celebrations and you’re not going to not look your best when you’re just sitting there eating lol. I have missed having some fashion fun so I am very excited about this recent development and hope that all of you are too. I also have my fingers crossed that all of these clothes will still fit after three Thanksgiving feasts. 😀

Tune in tomorrow for outfit number one from my Thanksgiving look book and, for now, enjoy some pictures of your favorite Lil Red blogger and JOHNNY!!

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^^^ Besties! ❤

What is your favorite Thanksgiving food? How did you celebrate Thanksgiving? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah