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

Hi, I’m Hilary Erickson from The Pregnancy Nurse.

A few of the more unique ways I manage and think about 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).

Is there a specific part of blogging income you’re most curious about—ads, affiliates, or expenses and taxes?