I’m excited to write this post that I was nominated for the Blogger Recognition Award!
What is the Blogger Recognition Award?
This award was created to allow bloggers to recognize and support other writers’ work. When you are nominated for this award, it means it is your turn to write a bit about your blogging background as well as any tips you have for other new bloggers!
I would like to thank Danielle of Piece Of Cake Parenting for nominating me. Check out her site! Her focus is on advice for parents of newborns, especially new parents. I recommend her post on Reversing Day and Night Confusion! She’s got great advice for helping your newborn sleep better!
A little about Purposeful Mommy
I have wrestled with the idea of writing a blog for a few years now. I never felt like I was qualified or interesting enough. I also was just always so busy as an elementary teacher. Every time I thought I would start, it just fizzled out. This year, my husband and I made a huge decision that I would quit teaching and become a stay-at-home mom. I thought, “Now is the time! I need to just go for it!”
I never thought becoming a stay-at-home mom was even possible for me. I have always been the breadwinner in our family. The idea of ME quitting my job was seemingly ridiculous. How would we survive?
I then start teaching online as a side job (Read about it here) and my mindset changed. I started to see that I could work from home and make a decent living! I could make enough that we would be OK! Now I’m making the switch!
I realized that there are probably other working moms who think that staying home is impossible or teachers who are where I was emotionally and just needed to get out but weren’t sure where to go or if they could do anything else. I definitely thought I was destined to just be a teacher my whole life because what else was I qualified for?
Purposeful Mommy was born out of my desire to be a mom who has vision and direction in her parenting. I am raising adults, not children. That is, after all, the ultimate goal as parents: to raise productive, high-functioning adults who no longer need you to be their everything. Although this is who I was as a working mom also, now I get to make it my full-time job, and I’m so excited about that.
Tips for new bloggers
Well I’m still pretty new myself, but I have been really fortunate to have a great start with a lot of great advice from other bloggers!
- Read! Read everything! Read other blogs; read more books. We become better writers by reading. It’s hard to know what your style is or what you want to do. Exploring a lot of different styles can help us find our way.
- Take as many courses as you can. Educate yourself on every aspect of blogging.
- Don’t be afraid to be different (or weird!). Chances are there are people who totally love it!
- Get out of your comfort zone (I’m still working on this). Putting yourself out there with your writing is hard enough. Then there’s the social media promoting! For many of us, this is uncomfortable. But it is very necessary for your blog to be successful.
- Be ready to commit. The first stage is going to be a lot of work. It will take a lot of time!
Nomination time!
These are some really great bloggers that I love! Many of them are also family bloggers like myself and others are other topics!
Amber with Little Hearts Under Construction
Amber writes about all parts of mommyhood from allergies to recipes. She is focused on raising her children to understand the joy they can find in Christ.
Erin with Vaughn Day at a Time
I love Erin’s honesty in her writing! Follow her on Twitter to get little snippets of what mom’s deal with in their day to day when you need a laugh.
A beautiful site that is focused on the peace and grace that is found in Christ. This blog gives encouragement as well as advice on relationships, parenting and self-care.
Carrie with Forward Dreams
Carrie focuses on encouraging people to live the life they dream. She writes about travel and fitness and just how to live your best life!
Amber with Momtastic Ideas
Lots of great tips are on this site. You can find posts on saving while travelling, chores, money, and cooking! Pretty much everything in one place!
Jonelle with Amateur Twin Mom
Another parenting blog with helpful tips for moms of toddlers! Jonelle also writes about how to start a blog and gives tips to people trying to start out!
Traci with Frugal Work at Home Mom
This blog has great advice about saving money as a mom who works from home!
Florencia with Our Balanced Mess
I love the decor posts on this site! They are simple and help you organize the mess. Her “Entry Closet Makeover” post is very helpful.
Darcy with Preserving my Sanity
This blog is mostly about trying to live naturally. She has some great recipes. Check out her post on making fries in the air fryer here!
Michele with Confessions of Parenting
This is also a family and parenting blog with many tips on relationships and raising your littles. Check out one of her more recent posts, “How to Teach your Child Gratitude”
Danica with It’s Danica
Some great tips on parenting as well as becoming an entrepeneur! Very helpful site for moms wanting to become their own boss!
Ashley with Glory Gables
Southern, small town, farm living! Ashley writes a beautiful lifestyle blog with posts about living in the country, living under God’s grace, and, soon, will have her “Junktique” open with antiques and handmade items from her Etsy store to acquire the “Country Chic” style.
Emma with Wine on a Wednesday
Emma’s blog is called Wine on a Wednesday, but you can find her Twitter under the handle, @bootsndiamonds. Her blog is filled with advice for expecting and new moms.
Brooke with Mother Me Crazy
This blog is committed to giving advice for new parents! Great tips on the overwhelming parts of parenting.
Rachael with Thrive Momma
Rachael is a working mom with great tips on how to survive working and
Your Turn
If you were nominated, now it’s your turn to pass it on! Nominate 15+ bloggers that you admire! Don’t forget to give some background for your blog and 5+ tips for new bloggers!
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