Today we want you to meet Rebekah from Mommie Joys.

Tell us about your blog.

Well, the MommieJoys slogan is,

“Christian perspective. Product reviews and giveaways. Mommiehood. Creating. Life and family.”

My Christian faith and outlook touches every aspect of my life, thus spilling over into all that I do – or blog! Wishing for more than just a personal blog, my goal was to share opinions and ideas too.

Subtly, I hope to help people think, “Do I agree with her? Is that viewpoint right? I’ve never considered that!”

After writing a few reviews for fun, I was contacted by two companies asking if I’d host a giveaway. Then I began writing companies and networking some online and MommieJoys’ hits started climbing!

Honestly, MommieJoys has a long way to go, but I am so excited as I see more people finding my blog every day. I’d appreciate feedback with ideas.

Why did you start blogging?

At first, mine was a personal blog that I rarely updated. That was back when used an un-heard of blog host. *grins*

But in June of 2011 I decided to switch over to Blogspot. With a new name and old posts copied over I begin blogging a bit more, about more.

Then in November of 2011, I slammed our tailgate on my head and gave myself a concussion. *bows to audience’s applause* Being mostly home-bound for the last several months has afforded the minutes and hours needed to help MommieJoys start showing up on the radar.

What are your goals for your blog going forward?

Simply to enjoy it! If blogging ever becomes a chore, well, it just won’t be fun anymore. Sincerely, I hope that my love of the topics on my blog will be “good enough” to get me noticed.

If you do what you love, you’re supposed to succeed, right? Well, I intend to only post about things I LOVE – God, my family, home, products, ideas and projects – you know, the MommieJoys slogan. *winks*

Are you active in Social Media? What do you enjoy about it?

Truthfully, I really haven’t “gotten into” social networking…yet! MommieJoys is relatively young, and I am quite green to the blog scene.

Every day I learn something new and gain a better understanding of the wonderful, networking blog ladies! With all this said, you can find MommieJoys on Facebook, Pinterest and BlogHer!

If you had to pick a favorite post on your blog what would it be and why do you like it best?

As far as a personal favorite, truthfully, it’s whatever post I’ve just completed! I put myself into every post – short or long, deep thought or just a picture.

The two most popular posts are…

Kipper the Dog 2nd Birthday Party

Glass Lock Snapware Product Review

Tell us about your blog.

Inspiring Pretty is a blog by 2 sisters and their sister-in-law where everything of interest to women is discussed.

From weddings to crafts to spirituality to recipes, we talk about everything that interest women and share our lives along the way.

Why did you start blogging?

Bonnie had an idea to begin her own blog after working as a freelance writer for the company where Claire worked. Soon after Lindsay wanted to join in as well, and Claire eventually joined in as well.

Not too long later, we had a website that had blossomed from a hobby to important thing that all three of us shared.

 What are your goals for your blog going forward?

We hope to cover more subjects and devote more time to Inspiring Pretty as it grows and our blogging skills are fine tuned.

Are you active in Social Media? What do you enjoy about it?

Yes, we are! We love social media, because it is a way to talk to our readers. We see which articles people love and it also makes writing more personal when you talk to others about your articles.

If you had to pick a favorite post on your blog what would it be and why do you like it best?

I’d say our 15 Natural Beauty Recipes, because I wrote it partly to help myself keep track of great beauty recipes that I had found, and it has turned out to be our most popular post!

Tell us about your blog.

 
OneMomsGuide addresses the unique demands of single parenting. Although I am a Christian, the blog and information included is applicable to most single parents and appreciate any comments and respect the beliefs of others.

Like most blogs, it is perpetually growing. I’ve included my personal stories, helpful links, time-saving tips, freebies and money-saving offers etc.

Of course, the purpose of the blog is to build a positive, energetic, community of single parents who will share their tips and unique methods of “making it work.” I look forward to including guest blog posts, too!

Why did you start blogging?

 
I began blogging when I realized there was a need for support in my community. Being a Christian stay-at-home wife/mother for 7 years, I found myself suddenly hurled into single parenthood! It was life-changing.

At the time, I was not only struggling with accepting my role as a single parent but I was also struggling through the shame of having left a child abuser. The best support, I have found, is from people who have walked the same road. It’s true, misery loves company.

Leaving an abusive partner is a big decision and often you can find support. However, that’s only the beginning. Leaving an unhealthy relationship, as monumental as it seems, is only the tip of the ice berg. There’s a long bumpy road ahead.

That’s how my blog was born. I would like to extend my hand to the community of single parents and assure them they have what it takes to survive.

What are your goals for your blog going forward?

My goals, as a blogger, are to create educational materials for single parents. The responsibility can seem overwhelming and hopeless. I hope to provide as many helpful resources as possible.

Most importantly, I would like to create a highly engaged, positive, social community, where we may learn from each other.

Are you active in Social Media?  What do you enjoy about it?

Yes! I have a Facebook page, Twitter account, Google+ profile, and Pinterest board. I manage it all via Hootsuite and iPhone apps. I also check my Klout score consistently but not obsessively.

I enjoy connecting with other single parents, learning from great leaders, ‘listening’ to the needs of others and the convenience! It’s difficult for single parents to ‘get out there’ and meet new people. Social networking makes it possible for us.

If you had to pick a favorite post on your blog what would it be and why do you like it best?

This is probably my favorite post to date:  10 Must Haves for Single Mom’s. Why? Because, like most bloggers, I had to find my niche. I went from “journaling” to actual “blogging.” I didn’t know this when I first began.

An online journal isn’t as engaging and helpful as blogging with a purpose. I have much to learn. Recently, I have begun reading many blogs written by other mothers. That’s been the best learning tool.

Today we want you to meet Kristin from Mondays with Mac.

Tell us about your blog.

My story is just your typical Canadian girl meets girl, girl marries girl, girls meet gay NYC man on internet to have baby with, fairytale for the digital age, love at first email, kinda story.

I blog about life with my wife and son in Ottawa Ontario as well as how we maintain a relationship with his father.

Why did you start blogging?

I was honestly just so blown away by the love I was feeling for my son and needed a place to articulate that.

What are your goals for your blog going forward?

If I am being entirely honest and hopeful my long term goals are to earn a decent income and publish a book about our story.

Are you active in Social Media? What do you enjoy about it?

Yes, I maintain a facebook fan page, twitter account and pinterest profile. I love the connection with people without concern for geography.

If you had to pick a favorite post on your blog what would it be and why do you like it best?

I think I would have to say that My Rest In Peace Shirley post is my favorite. Although favorite seems like a strange word to use. It was one of my very early posts and the first time I really wrote about raw emotional things.

Today we would like you to meet Courtney from One Fine Wire.

Tell us about your blog.

My blog started out as just something to do and to keep my family members “in the know” of what was going on in my life, and now it has certainly grown into a full-fledged hobby where I have met so many new people and gotten to know their stories.

My blog is about my life – it’s as simple as that. Since I began this hobby of mine, I have started my career, gotten married, bought my first home, and had a beautiful baby boy, Preston.

Balancing everything definitely gives me plenty to talk about and this blog has allowed me to share that with many people. So cool! I also love talking about music and diy decorating projects around my home.

One Fine Wire – I look forward to looking back on these days!

Why did you start blogging?

To keep up with family members and document parts of my life so I could look back and remember. I never had a diary as a kid, so I guess I’m making up for it

What are your goals for your blog going forward?

Again, it’s a place to document everything that is going on in our lives including Preston’s big milestones. I’m a photography hog and love sharing pictures.

But I want to gain more readers, especially new mom’s who are possibly going through the same things as me or seasoned mom’s who may have some advice. To share our story with more folks!

Are you active in Social Media? What do you enjoy about it?

I really am only active on Facebook. I do have a twitter account but it is linked to my Facebook, so I advertise about my blog through facebook.

I really enjoy being able to keep up with people from high school and earlier in my life to see what they are up to. We are all in the stage now of getting/being married and having kids, so it’s great to catch up!

If you had to pick a favorite post on your blog what would it be and why do you like it best?

I would have to say one of my favorite posts is the birth story of my baby boy Preston( Labor of Love). Being pregnant was a great time in my life, sure I didn’t like all of it, but the end result was amazing.

I never could have guessed how precious of a memory birth is. At that moment I became a mother and I loved sharing the process, especially to those pregnant mom’s that I had come to know. They enjoyed finding out that it was such a wonderful experience and wasn’t scary at all.

Also, my diy nursery dresser makeover turned out to be pretty spectacular!

Tell us about your blog.
My blog, Home Jobs by MOM, explores the many jobs of a mom. Have you really thought of all the things a mom does on a regular basis? I’ve been a incubator, a chauffeur, a teacher, a mediator, a chef, an event planner, a maid, a financial planner-lets face it …the list could go on and on.

Us moms do so many things with no pay. There’s that saying if you added up all the money a mom would receive for doing all that she does she’d be making nearly three figures. Man, that would be nice! Wouldn’t it?

On second thought, we do get paid! We get paid with the best things like kisses, hugs, great expressions, classic one liners, and “I Love You Mommy’s” which are better than anything monetary we could receive.

Why did you start blogging?
I started this blog because I enjoy writing and want to help other moms with the daily things they face. I was a member of eHow until Demand Studios bought them. I really loved writing eHows but I just couldn’t get into Demand Studios platform.

When I did decide to give it a shot there were never any article titles available and so I decided to start a blog instead. I figured by having my own blog I could write about whatever I wanted and not be stuck into certain topics or layouts. I can be my own boss in a sense and can help other mother’s with some of the many questions they face as well. It’s a win win.

I want to help moms and moms to be by giving them useful information about the various jobs a mom does from ones that earn real money to those that receive “kid payments”.

I am one of those people that often ask a lot of questions. If I don’t know how to do something I research and research until I figure out how to do it. I bet some of you have had some of the same questions I have had. Haven’t you? This site hopes to help fellow moms and moms to be out by answering some of those questions.

What are your goals for your blog going forward?
I hope that my blog can grow and thrive in the future as I learn the ropes of the blogging world. But more importantly I hope people find it useful.

Are you active in Social Media? What do you enjoy about it?
You can find me on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Pinterest. I love using social media to connect and gain followers

If you had to pick a favorite post on your blog what would it be and why do you like it best?
I am a new blogger but one of my favorite posts so far is Fertility Signs: You Want Me to Put my Finger Where?  because it show cases one of my favorite topics-fertility.

Today we want you to meet Pamela from Still Dating My Spouse.

Tell us about your blog.
Still Dating My Spouse (SDMS) is a concept to keep the flames burning through dating just as they did when you first meet, went out on the first date, or even when you use to just hold hands.

Why did you start blogging?

I started blogging out of the need for a real site for couples to learn and understand about dating our spouses and the benefits of doing that on a daily basis.

When life gets hectic, from working and parenting, we sometimes neglect our personal relationships especially the ones that are really close to us-our marriage. Divorces are at an all time high and most will say they divorced because they grew apart.

SDMS is helping couples stay connected. Our motto is Reconnect, Renew, and Restore Marriages.

What are your goals for your blog going forward?
My goals are:
1. To continue to help couples date and build strong marriages
2. To offer marital and married dating resources to couples
3. To grow into a community of couples helping each other

Are you active in Social Media?  What do you enjoy about it?  

yes, I enjoy networking on all my social media sites. I get to me a diverse group of people that share a common goal: Building strong marriages

If you had to pick a favorite post on your blog what would it be and why do you like it best?
Internal Marriage Cleanse

Today we want you to meet Anna from Mama Writes.

Tell us about your blog.

My blog is about being a mom and writing from home as a blogger while taking care of my daughter. I offer funny real life stories about parenting, give reviews and do giveaways that are of interest to all moms and families.

I also write about interesting offers for moms as well as post fun photos and occasional recipes. It’s a blog for other moms who want some entertainment and/or mom tips as well as offers on useful products.

Why did you start blogging?

I began blogging because when I first became a mom I found myself searching the internet for information and advice from real moms who have experienced what I have.

I then realized that I also wanted to provide this info to other moms since I now have had some experience being a mom (my daughter is almost 4). I also came to really like the mom blogging community and wanted to be a part of it by starting my own blog.

What are your goals for your blog going forward?

I would love to grow my audience and continue to offer moms and families fun stories they can relate to, as well as offers, reviews and giveaways that they can use. I want to reach as many readers as I can by offering useful and quality content.

Are you active in Social Media? What do you enjoy about it?

I am active with Facebook and Twitter. I like both of these because they give me a chance to showcase my articles as well as connect with other bloggers and find out about other moms and great articles that I may not discover otherwise.

If you had to pick a favorite post on your blog what would it be and why do you like it best?

My current favorite post is this one:
You Don’t Have To Be a Susie Homemaker to Be a Good Mom (or Mom Blogger)

I like it because it sort of sums up what my blog is about and what I’d like to accomplish as a blogger.

Tell us about your blog.

I began this blog in September 2010. My blog chronicles my life as a 24 year old,educated single mom trying to navigate through life with a toddler, juggle my dreams and possibly find love.

I talk about plus size modeling, fashion, parenting issues,dating as a single mom, my weight loss journey,culture/ethnicity and finding myself as a young woman.

Why did you start blogging?

I started blogging because I needed an outlet for my frustrations and to find a community of people I could relate to going through the same things I was.

I was originally going to tell my story of a single mom going through law school with a toddler, but life showed me another way in which I can help people.

What are your goals for your blog going forward?

I would love to expand my blog and continue to reach people and hopefully one day turn my blog into a book to share my story with the world.

Are you active in Social Media? What do you enjoy about it?

Yes! My blog has a Facebook page, I have a twitter account and also Google+. I enjoy being able to connect with other moms, people and companies. I love being able to interact with people who share similar interests.

If you had to pick a favorite post on your blog what would it be and why do you like it best?

This is my favorite type of post to do. I just take a bunch of random, not posed pictures of me and my son and they always end up making a kind of photo miniseries. This is one of our most recent ones.

Tell us about your blog.

I believe good living shouldn’t cost a fortune and that there are practical solutions to problems that won’t break the bank. The basis is cooking for a family of four for less than $5 per person per meal. I make cooking videos and recipe break downs. I also have fun posts about gardening, gifting and living.

Why did you start blogging?

I had a baby and quit my job as a newspaper reporter. I needed something to fill the void.

What are your goals for your blog going forward?

I want to bring in more readers and build a sense of community. I want people to share recipes with me and I can show them how to make it cheaper and healthier.

Are you active in Social Media? What do you enjoy about it?

I have twitter, Google+ and Facebook. I appreciate the ease to reach a a larger audience.

If you had to pick a favorite post on your blog what would it be and why do you like it best?

This is a recipe I made up for fish tacos. My husband loves them and they are cheap. I made a demo video for the taco and my baby is so cute in it. I love sharing it with friends across the county who don’t get to see my little boy.