Tuesday, 21 January 2020

Instagram Hashtags


It might seem really uncool to hashtag your posts, but it’s so important if you want to be seen. 

  • If your account is private, hashtags simply won’t work. 
  • You can use up to 30 hashtags per post, and I'd recommend using as many as possible
  • You can put hashtags either in your caption or enter as a comment.
  • If you over use hashtags you won’t show up under them anymore, so keeping them rotating is so important.
  • Keep the hashtags very strict to the image, e.g. If it’s a kitchen, don’t use bathroom hashtags.
  • Try to stay away from hashtags that have been used 1 million times or more. I aim to use ones that are between 10k-500k.

I keep my hashtags in my notes section on my phone, and that way I can track what I’ve used. Remember overusing can lead to becoming shadow banned, so maybe use half one time and half the next.

 

This is how I organise my list in my notes;

 

Pregnancy

#bump #bumpstyle #bumpie #pregnancyjourney #mumtobe #pregnancyblog #pregnancyannouncement #xxweeks #dueinx-month-x #mumtobe#Maternityphotography #preggolife #preggo #babyonboard #pregnant

#antenatalclass #hypnobirth #pregnancyhelp #hypnobirthing #mummytobe #mumtobe2022 #pregnancy #babyontheway #pregnancyjourney #firstbaby #firsttimemum #pregnancyfashion #pregnancyinspo #bumplife #bump #mylittlebump #bumpstyle #bumpupdate #bumpjourney#bumptobaby #bumpie 

#nursery #nurserydecor #nurseryinspo #nurseryideas #kidsroomdecor #babygift #babyshower #babyshopping #maternitylover_ 

 

Newborns/Babies 

#newbornphotography #newbornphotoshoot #newbaby #newbornbaby #babyfever #lifewithanewborn #borninx-month-x #x-month-xbaby 

 

Toddler

#toddlerlife #toddlerfashion #toddlermomlife #ootdtoddler #lifewithlittles #illuminatechildhood #followtheirchildhood #magicofchildhood #candidchildhood #littlestoriesofmine 

Children

#toys #kidsgames #educationalfun #activitiesfortoddlers #activitiesforkids #learningmadefun #learnthroughplay #playoutside #playinside #toyreview #thingstodowithkids #sensoryplay #thingstodowithtoddlers #activitiesforkids #messyplay #childrensbooks #storytime 

 

Parenting/Motherhoods 

#documentingmotherhood #dailymamamoment #ig_motherhood #motherhoodthroughinstagram #bloggingmama #bloggingmum #parenthood #dailyparenting #realmotherhood #mummybloggeruk #momtruths #honestparenting #parentinghacks #ukmumsquad #mummyblogger  #mumblogger #mummy4mummy #mummyinfluencer #emmasdiaryparentpowerpanel #motherhoodunplugged #coolmumclub #motherhoodrising #mumsnetparents #thismamaloves #mumsofinstagram #ig_motherhood #mumshustlehard #mummyblogger #mbloggersuk #mumbloggeruk #cameramama #mblogger #mybeautifulmess #mumsnetparents #channelmumvillage #netmumsloves #parentsquad #embraceyourmotherhood #confidentmotherhood #thisismotherhood #rawmotherhood #mamahood #ohheymama #mynameismama #mommystatus #parenthood_unveiled #honestmommin #our_everyday_moments #realmotherhood #honestlymothering #lifeasmama#theeverymom #candidmotherhood #momtruth #modernmama #momsunite #momlifeunfiltered #motherhoodthroughinstagram #magicofmotherhood #mommylifestyle #momlifebelike #momproblems #toddlermomlife 

 

Home

#interior123 #myhomestyle #hincharmy #hinching #mrshinch #myhomemystyle #houseremodel #familyhouse #housetransformation #interior444 #beforeandafter #interior125 #houserenovation #renovationproject #newbuild #transformationtuesday #exteriordesign #interiordesign #exteriors #storagegoals #storagesolutions #organisedhome #organisationgoals #homedecor #ourluxuryhome #passion4interior #livingthedream #myhousebeautiful #pocketofmyhome #roommakeover #teamhomecommunity #inspire_me_home_decor #homedecorblogger #homerenos #houserenovations #bedroommakeover #lifestyleblogger #homeblogger #greybedroom #bedroommakeover #bedroomdecor #greyhome #interior4u1#passion4interiors #interiors4all #teamhomecommunity #bedroomideas 

 

Women’s Fashion

#mumstyle #over30fashion #ootd #wiwt #whatmamawore #womensfashion #mummyfashion #wearablefashion #fashionblog #fashiongram #lifestyleblogger #ootd #whatmummywears #myoutfittoday #myoutfitcollection #outfitinspo #lookoftheday #styleinsta #independentmum #mummymodel #iwish #fashionmum #mumwear 

 

Small Shops/ Kids Fashion

#supportsmall #cutekidzz #kidsfashionfeatures #totsphoto #cameramum #pixel_kids #childrenofig #littlefierceones #letsgolittles #worldoflittles #funseekingkids #curiouslittleexplorers #explorerkids #worldoflittles #happylittlebuttons #childhoodunplugged #myhappycapture #perfectandproud #lifecloseup 

 

Money Saving

#moneysaving #bargainshopper #bargainhunt #shoppingismycardio #salesalesale #saleshopping #houserenovation #summergarden #moneysaver #creditcard #familytriphaul #fiverfriday 

 

Weightloss

#slimmingworld #slimmingworlduk #swukinstagram #slimmingworldjourney #slimmingworldmafia #slimmingworldsupport #slimmingworldfollowers #slimmingworldfamily #swuk #slimmingworldmeals #slimmingworldmotivation #progressnotperfection #beforeandafterweightloss #beforeandduringweightloss #progresspic #slimmingworldmember #slimmingworldfolloweruk #vegetarianrecipes #swrecipes #slimmingworld #healthyrecipes #healthyfood #slimmingworldrecipes #swfollowers#weightwatchersuk #slimmingworld #slimmingworldfamily #slimmingworldfriends #weightlossprogress #weightlossjourney #swfollowersuk


Days Out

#daysoutwithkids #daysoutinherts #hertsbedsbucks #hertfordshiremum #mumtribe #stalbansmum #septemberdaysout #summerholidays #schoolholidays #funseekingkids #worldoflittles #londontrip #londonfamily #familyblogger #familyactivities #londonwithtoddlers #familyday #ukexplore #capturingtheday #travelfamilyblogger #familydaysout #londondaysout #oureverydaymoments #familyfestival

 

Toys/Books 

#toys #kidsgames #educationalfun #activitiesfortoddlers #activitiesforkids #learningmadefun #learnthroughplay #playoutside #playinside #toyreview #thingstodowithkids #sensoryplay #thingstodowithtoddlers #activitiesforkids #messyplay #childrensbooks #storytime 

 

Giveaways 

#giveaway #win #competition #freebie #inittowinit #5kgiveaway #10kgiveaway #15kgiveaway #20kgiveaway #freebiefriday #instagramgiveaway #entertowin #prize #comp #competition #winning

 

Can't see what you're looking for? Head to a page thats doing well, posting a similar image and copy some of their hashtags! 

 

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Thursday, 16 January 2020

How To Deep Clean Your Pushchair (Using No Harsh Chemicals)

To give you a little background. When the building work finished early December, we had lots of stuff still hanging about, so we were using the car to take the stuff to the dump. We popped our double pram in a nearby garage to we could use the boot. Then we had all the hospital trips etc, and we were taking the singles. 

Today we popped there to pick some of our bits to bring back here, and we saw it. It was so mouldy. I could've cried! I thought I'd share what I did in case any one else is ever caught in the same situation.
To be honest, it possibly went away damp (when is it not raining!). It always had food caught in the seats. There was sand, suncream... you name it!

I pushed it back to ours, and got straight in the car and headed to B&M Bargains. I picked up a bottle of Stardrops white vinegar spray (79p), a bottle of elbow grease (89p) and a pack bicarbonate of soda (99p). 
When I got home, I initially brushed the whole thing down with a dry scrubbing brush. Most the the mould same off instantly, so that showed me the mould was more on the surface.
Then I sprayed every inch of it in the vinegar. The vinegar will kill any bacteria growing. I made it pretty wet, and then used another hard brush to really give it a good scrub. I did remove the sun canopy for ease of getting into all the areas.
I then sprinkled bicarbonate of soda all over. It's a natural deodoriser, so takes the nasty vinegar smells away. I then left it outside to dry on for a while. After a while I then vacuumed the whole thing, sucking up all the bicarb, sand, food still suck in the nooks etc. At this point it looked pretty good to be honest. It hadn't got the greasy suncream marks off though, and I wanted to know it was 100% okay.

I brought it inside, and focused my attention to the marks that had been on it a while. I sprayed a little elbow grease on the suncream marks, and used a clean cloth to wipe. 

Finally I used my steam cleaner, with the upholstery tool (which I hadn't used before) and popped a little Zoflora into the water canister. I put it on the hottest setting, and I went over and over,spending a lot of time on the straps etc. I filled the canister twice. Once the fabric was done, I did all the metal, handles, foot rests, wheels...
The newer version is currently on Amazon for £36.99 #aff
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Honestly I can't believe how good it looks. It honestly looks brand new! We have a company where I live that charges almost what I paid for this buggy to give it a similar treatment. I'm going to give the single buggies a similar treatment next!
#mould #mouldy #pushchair #pram #buggy #stroller #clean #deepclean #wash #noharshchemicals #steamclean #cleaning #hinching #mrshinch