What unique methods does Hilary Erickson use for managing blogging income?

I publicly share blogging income reports and even our family budget, to show what’s possible and keep myself realistic and accountable.

I’ve hired my own teens for video editing and podcast transcripts, which is both help for my business and a legitimate tax strategy (with CPA guidance).

I keep costs intentionally low (cheap hosting early on, minimal monthly tools, hunting for lifetime software deals like on AppSumo).

I treat blogging as a long, slow game: tracking sessions, CPMs, seasonal swings, and diversifying—ads, affiliates, courses, and a second site (The Pregnancy Nurse).