6 Frequently Asked Questions

There are some random things I really love, like Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) sections and Editor’s Notes. Both make me feel like I’m getting a secret scoop, information not available to just anyone.

 I also really like bark chips but for completely different reasons. They smell good, they’re cheap, and they completely transform the look of a garden in minutes. Unlike that stupid “Yard Crashers” where, at the end of your 30 minute viewing stint, the yards still look kind of straggly because the verdant, new landscaping was planted, um, yesterday. Those shows are a complete and total waste of time. Hear that, HGTV?

For your viewing pleasure, which I realize won’t be nearly as high as mine, I present: Guru Girl Frequently Asked Questions

1.    Are your stories real?

 Yes, they are real. Sometimes I change the names of my friends in order to protect the innocent. For instance, I don’t want the reputation of my friend who is a banker besmirched by her association with free-wheeling me. Banking is a pretty conservative industry so in posts I call her by her nickname.

All of my stories are real. Sometimes they reflect my own confusion in life, as when I mistakenly thought the guy who recommended “American Ninja Warrior” was a sports trainer. Turns out he’s a banker. Good thing I didn’t call him by his real name.

2.   How can I comment?

 The anonymous comment button has been enabled. This means you guys can leave your thoughts/ideas without having to go through the rigorous process of registering… which I myself don’t know how to do.

 So far, so good. Commenters are following my family’s “keep it kind” mantra. Editor’s note: Yes, I realize this is probably because most of the commenters are actual members of my family.

Come on now, you don’t need to share my DNA in order to comment. Chime in.

3.   How do you get your ideas? Are you paid for your endorsement?

I am not paid to endorse any products. Are you crazy? What advertiser would want the kind of testimonial I offer? I’m not exactly the aspirational customer. I don’t know who this mythical creature is for many advertisers, but she is probably not frazzled, forgetful and full of public stories about her biggest screw ups.  

I write about stuff that I read about and purchase. I also shamelessly hector my friends about stuff they’re loving.  

4.   What if I have a product/movie/book recommend to share?

I’d love to hear about it. If it’s related to a daily post you could write your recommendation in under the “comment” section or you could e-mail it to me at: gurugirlguidetogreatness@gmail.com

I’d also like to add a new category: “Letters To Guru Girl”. Is there a quandary/conundrum/problem in your life that you need advice about? Zip me a note. I’ll include it on the blog, along with my most sage advice and wisdom. You don’t even need to sign it. The whole protect the innocent thing. Clearly, I’ve been watching too much “Law & Order”.   

5.   Why are you doing this?

I’m always telling my students and the Dynamic Duo that you’ve got to try new things. Mix it up. Do what you love. This blog is me at my role-modeling best. Frightening, isn’t it?  

6.   Your blog is great. How can I help grow your audience?

Full disclosure: This question is from my dad, who – bless his heart –

 e-mailed all the guys in his address book the link to my blog on the day that I wrote about nipple shields. You’ll notice the nipple shield post is no longer on the blog. I took it down. Because I thought my dad was going to have a heart attack. And I love my dad more than I love this blog.

But it’s true that I really appreciate the support you all have shown by reading this blog on a regular basis, and I really appreciate the folks who’ve asked how they can share posts with an even bigger pool. I know not everyone loves social media, but if you’re a big Facebook user & you felt so moved, here’s what would be awesome. 

Let’s say you really liked my post about Neutrogena sunscreen. On the lower-left side of the screen there’s the “F” Facebook icon. Click on that, and it will zip you to your Facebook page. You can link this post to your Facebook page so it will appear on your wall. It will let you write a few lines too. If you wrote something like “My friend just started a blog. Her post about sunscreen describes my mornings exactly!” that would be most helpful. Because then maybe your friends would check it out. This happens a few times, and pretty soon we got ourselves a grassroots movement.

 

Again, no pressure to do this unless you’re my fella who gets relentlessly quizzed about this before getting into bed at night. I myself am recently back on Facebook after taking a 4 year hiatus due to completely undisciplined use. So I understand being hesitant about social media. What you shouldn’t be hesitant about is checking out this blog. I try to post 4 or 5 times a week so keep coming back!

Thanks for reading!

This is me being thankful that you're reading and also a little bit scared that the 9 year old is going to drop the camera.