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Blogging: Two Years Down

4/25/2018

 
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This month, my blog turns two years old. I can hardly believe it! When I started blogging, I had this idea in my head. I wanted to share all the great information that I had come across in the short time I had been a mom. I never thought that it would lead to some great opportunities and help me form some awesome relationships. 

Truth be told, I needed to do something to figuratively get out of the walls of my house. Raising my children is something I wouldn't trade for anything in the world, but it is not without its hardships. I'm sure I've said this before, but being a stay-at-home mom can be lonely. You spend the majority of your days interacting with children who can barely speak, much less hold a real conversation with you. Some days, the most adult interaction you get is saying hi to the postal worker, and on a good day, you may get to chat with other mommies at Mommy & Me. While I hoped that starting the blog would help me to not feel so lonely,  I never imagined how well my audience would respond to what I was putting out there. 
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Sometimes it's hard, and it would be easier to say, "Forget it," and throw in the towel. A lot of work and effort goes into keeping this going, and while there are many bloggers out there who do this to make a living, I do not make money off of the blog. Sure, sometimes I get cool products and I pass them along to you, but I never suggest products that don't make sense to me, my lifestyle, or that I'm not 100% willing to endorse for you. I never want you, my audience, to think that I'm just promoting something because I am making a quick buck. 
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I do love how the blog has evolved. At first, I thought I would focus mostly on parenting. But it turns out, I'm no expert in that! As a matter of fact, I'm not an expert in anything, so there's that. The evolution of the blog from a parenting blog to one with a focus on motherhood and womanhood is one that I'm really pleased with. It seemed to happen naturally, and I really do think it serves a better purpose than just focusing on parenting. I love sharing my style and beauty tips with you all. I love encouraging you to love yourself and take care of yourself so you can take better care of those around you. 
But you know what I love most? Is hearing from you, interacting with you, and getting to know you. When I first started blogging, I was focused on numbers. "Blogging is a numbers game," "You need a higher follower count," "Companies won't want to work with you if you have fewer than 10k followers." I'm not sure at which point I decided that the numbers just didn't matter. Because I was receiving messages from you all on a daily basis, saying how a particular post I wrote had helped you, or how something I said really spoke to you. And you know what? That's better than any follower count could ever be. And so my dear friends, I do this because YOU keep me going. I hope to keep going with this blog for as long as it's fun for all of us, but I want to make a few promises to you!
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I promise... 
  • to always be genuine with you. While I may not always disclose locations or details that I'd like to keep private, I will try to always keep it real. 
  • to never promote a product that I don't truly believe in. 
  • to continue to build relationships with you. 
  • that I will continue to try to bring you original and useful content. 
  • to share as many of my "secrets" as possible. 
  • to always encourage you in your journey as a woman and mother. 


​I truly hope you will stick around for the rest of the ride! And for sticking around this far, I have a little gift for one lucky reader! I've been loving The Magic of Motherhood by Ashlee Gadd. The book contains essays on motherhood, and it really is a special collection of stories by moms new and experienced. Follow the instructions below to enter, and share with your friends! 

Good luck! 

xoxo, 

​Jenise
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Maria
4/25/2018 01:48:56 pm

Love the comment about wanting to make the blog about parenting but you realized you know nothing about that lol!! I mean do any of us know anything about Parenting? I’m a mom of 3 and love hearing your thoughts or motherhood and womanhood because it totally resonates with me!

Krystal
4/25/2018 01:56:21 pm

I found you through another Miami Blogger I follow and let you tell you: (in the least creepy way possible) you blogger people (in the best way possible) have become extended friends in my life! It's so nice to see your posts and pictures and knowing "I am not alone in this roller coaster ride!" You're real and fun and I look forward to many more posts! Cheers to you and Happy 2 year Anniversary!

Kelly
4/25/2018 04:18:04 pm

Jenise,

I love your blog! I came across out well over a year ago while i was at home with my son. I am sure I was searching all sorts of crazy stuff regarding newborns, sleep schedules and breastfeeding. Your post on breastfeeding is how I found you. I appreciate how real you are and that I can totally relate to your posts.

Thanks for always sharing!

Mary Leigh link
4/26/2018 09:32:25 am

I am so thankful to have come across your blog in the last year! I really enjoy your authenticity and your style! I appreciate how you celebrate motherhood and womanhood together! Congratulations on the first 2 years!

Christina
4/26/2018 10:08:47 am

Congratulations on two years of finding the time to keep up with this blog with 2 little ones and a life to run. Very raw and fun! Loving it so far..

Cristina Gonzalez
4/26/2018 10:52:42 pm

Congrats on 2 years! I have been reading since you started, but this year I related and enjoyed reading even more since we both were due with our second baby in March. Keep doing what you love and putting out contect true to you. Xo


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