Hello there all my faithful readers. I have been MIA for ever and ever, I know. With a few sparse blog posts here and there. All I have to say is I'm so sorry for my sparse-ness (is that even a word?).
Anyway, the reason that I haven't been around much is because for the past 3 years I have been trying to find a way to blog both personally and "business-y". Because as most of you know I have my other blog that I use to post stuff about my business.
However, as I have been blogging--or rather--attempting to blog, I have realized that because I was trying to do 2 blogs and keep them separate and up-to-date, BOTH of the blogs suffered and I wasn't able to give much to either one. The other thing I noticed was that I would write things of a more personal nature on the "business" blog because that is what I felt I needed to post, and other times I would want to share great deals and/or a fun tip that I was learning about marketing or branding or a cool sewing project that I came up with on my more personal blog.
What I began to realize over time is that I have really been inter-mingling the two this whole time. Not to mention that it is really time consuming for me to come up with two separate blog posts for each blog all the time. Which is why, as you have seen, I really haven't been good at keeping up with this blog or the other one for that matter.
I really admire and commend those wonderful mommy bloggers that can have a personal and more business blog and keep them both going all the time. (I know my parents wish I posted more on this blog so they could see their grandkids more.) But unfortunately, I'm not one of those moms. I feel like I am up to my eyeballs in the business side of the business that I am not able to really embrace the actual creative and fun side that I love. Like the sewing, and the activities with my kids and the reason I got started in the first place.
So that is why, after a lot of thought and prayer and understanding--I have decided that the time has come for me to merge the two blogs into one. Not a blog that is solely meant for my business and not a blog that is solely a personal blog. But a blog that represents both parts. A blog that can help, lift, and celebrate the ups and downs of running a business, while at the same time celebrating and expressing the ups and downs to being a mom too. I have worked really hard to find a way for the two to mesh together in a way that would appeal to both my audiences and feel like I have finally found it.
On my new blog you will be given tips and tricks on how to save money and yummy recipes to try. There will also be anything having to do with toddlers and kids, whether it be a fun activity to do or help with potty training etc. I will feature other mom blogs and what they have offer so that you can get the best tips and help you possibly can from all different resources. I will also focus on fun and simple sewing projects you can try or maybe I will tell of a funny sewing disaster that you should stay away from. I am hoping that doing this will help in some small way and reach moms of all walks of life.
In addition to that I will also share stories of my kids and what we have been up to as a family. (Don't worry, I will be careful as far divulging to much information (for the safety of my kids)). But they are huge part of my life. I would not be where I am today--without them.
So without any further ado...
my new blog is:
www.kinderkeepsakesblog.com
I would feel honored if you would join/follow me over on that blog, so that you can keep up with what is going on with us! As moms, I am sure you understand my need to consolidate the two blogs into one. So please, come on over to the new blog! There will be alot of fun going on! Hope to see you there!
Again, thanks again for all the support that you have shown. I really appreciate it!
Sincerely,
Aly
PS-I will still keep this blog live so that I can still keep up with what you guys are all doing. I do check back all the time! I love that! I just won't be posting on this blog any more. Thanks again for understanding!
Anyway, the reason that I haven't been around much is because for the past 3 years I have been trying to find a way to blog both personally and "business-y". Because as most of you know I have my other blog that I use to post stuff about my business.
However, as I have been blogging--or rather--attempting to blog, I have realized that because I was trying to do 2 blogs and keep them separate and up-to-date, BOTH of the blogs suffered and I wasn't able to give much to either one. The other thing I noticed was that I would write things of a more personal nature on the "business" blog because that is what I felt I needed to post, and other times I would want to share great deals and/or a fun tip that I was learning about marketing or branding or a cool sewing project that I came up with on my more personal blog.
What I began to realize over time is that I have really been inter-mingling the two this whole time. Not to mention that it is really time consuming for me to come up with two separate blog posts for each blog all the time. Which is why, as you have seen, I really haven't been good at keeping up with this blog or the other one for that matter.
I really admire and commend those wonderful mommy bloggers that can have a personal and more business blog and keep them both going all the time. (I know my parents wish I posted more on this blog so they could see their grandkids more.) But unfortunately, I'm not one of those moms. I feel like I am up to my eyeballs in the business side of the business that I am not able to really embrace the actual creative and fun side that I love. Like the sewing, and the activities with my kids and the reason I got started in the first place.
So that is why, after a lot of thought and prayer and understanding--I have decided that the time has come for me to merge the two blogs into one. Not a blog that is solely meant for my business and not a blog that is solely a personal blog. But a blog that represents both parts. A blog that can help, lift, and celebrate the ups and downs of running a business, while at the same time celebrating and expressing the ups and downs to being a mom too. I have worked really hard to find a way for the two to mesh together in a way that would appeal to both my audiences and feel like I have finally found it.
On my new blog you will be given tips and tricks on how to save money and yummy recipes to try. There will also be anything having to do with toddlers and kids, whether it be a fun activity to do or help with potty training etc. I will feature other mom blogs and what they have offer so that you can get the best tips and help you possibly can from all different resources. I will also focus on fun and simple sewing projects you can try or maybe I will tell of a funny sewing disaster that you should stay away from. I am hoping that doing this will help in some small way and reach moms of all walks of life.
In addition to that I will also share stories of my kids and what we have been up to as a family. (Don't worry, I will be careful as far divulging to much information (for the safety of my kids)). But they are huge part of my life. I would not be where I am today--without them.
So without any further ado...
my new blog is:
www.kinderkeepsakesblog.com
I would feel honored if you would join/follow me over on that blog, so that you can keep up with what is going on with us! As moms, I am sure you understand my need to consolidate the two blogs into one. So please, come on over to the new blog! There will be alot of fun going on! Hope to see you there!
Again, thanks again for all the support that you have shown. I really appreciate it!
Sincerely,
Aly
PS-I will still keep this blog live so that I can still keep up with what you guys are all doing. I do check back all the time! I love that! I just won't be posting on this blog any more. Thanks again for understanding!
