Why I Blog
Why I Blog
Why on Wednesdays
To kick off my blog series titled Why on Wednesdays I wanted to start by sharing Why I blog. I started my blog back in January of 2012 on free blogger. The change to WordPress was a recent one. Anyway, that’s not about why I started blogging.
I am a stay at home mommy to 9 children and the only other “grown-up” I see on a daily basis is my husband. I wanted to be able to interact with other adults somehow and what a better way than to share my thoughts and opinions on my own little corner of the internet. It was one of those things where I’d seen so many people making blogs and then abandoning them and I wanted to make sure I was going to want to continue with mine. There have been times that I had to take a small break or needed to step back for a bit, but all in all, I have felt that this was still something I should be doing.
I love having this little outlet into a world where I can talk to someone in Australia or Germany as easily as I can someone next door.
This is wonderful!
I have continued to blog for the outlet it gives me and also for some of the wonderful opportunities it has given me. I have been blessed to become a part of the TOS Review Crew that gives us access to homeschool curriculum that we would otherwise never be able to afford and try out. This is a true blessing for myself and my children as they get to try things and hopefully find what works best with their learning style.
In addition to homeschool reviews occasionally you will get to see other product reviews and even sometimes giveaways that I get to share with you because I blog.
One of my favorite things is to share recipes. I love to cook, though I have less time to do it these days that I used to. When I cook I like to post my recipes on here so that you have access to them. They are going to be gluten-free and sometimes dairy-free as well. Always they will have options or suggestions to make them allergy-friendly. I know how frustrating it can be at times to cook meals that fit into an allergy lifestyle. In our house, we are allergic to gluten, milk, and soy so those are things we avoid. I also do some experimenting with egg-free as we have friends who have to cook that way.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this little bit of getting to know me and are looking forward to next weeks installment. Please feel free to comment and let me know what you want to see more of here on this blog! I love getting comments!
Kandi
I love reading your home school reviews! They really have some amazing products out there and I love seeing what is out there to help my kids learn! While I don’t home school I am a firm believer that it is up to the parents to assist in their children’s education outside of school!
Erin S.
I already have a fun new one in the works! This one is for piano lessons online. The kids are so excited to start it next week and I love that my tone deaf self is not having to teach them.
Char W
I was considering homeschooling my oldest at some point. I’d love to get some additional advice from you.
Emilee
What a great idea for a series! I’m looking forward to learning more about you! The Crew has been a blessing to our family as well! I’ll be checking out the gluten-free recipes because that is a change we hope to make this year!
Alyssa McVey
I am the same. I started blogging to have some interaction with the outside world. It’s nice to have an outlet.
DaLynn McCoy
I love this post as your introduction to a weekly series; it really helps me get to know you and I can’t wait to see what you share with us this year!
I agree that so much of blogging, and internet activity in general, is largely to help me with my social circle needs that I can’t really get much of locally. We’re birds of a feather, I think. 🙂
I’ll enjoy reading and keeping up with you this year! Thanks for linking up with my 52 Weeks series. Be blessed!