Thursday, June 19, 2014

Making time to blog in the busyness of motherhood


I feel like I haven't been much of a Blogger Mama lately however, I hit my fourteenth week of pregnancy and I'm starting to feel more alive each day so I have a feeling I'll be jumping back on the blog wagon soon!!! I'm already working on some posts in advance for next week so 'm getting my groove on again.

Ever since I started this blogging journey I've been asked by many women "How do you have time for blogging?" And I believe it's an honest question. I mean Motherhood is 24/7. We wake, breathe, sleep and dream motherhood. It's understandable to why people would not only be curious but also to why I would even make time for it when there's so much more to do. Well, today I'm going to be sharing how I manage to make time for blogging in and I will also share why.

I don't blog every day.
I pick two days a week usually and sometimes more to take a break from blogging. It not only gives me more time but it gives me time to get inspired for my future posts. Another thing that helps a whole lot is scheduling. Scheduling and organizing my blog helps me to remember what I plan on writing that day and usually one day I month I will go to a coffee shop for a ME date and write blogs to be scheduled on certain days.

I am always open to guest posts.
I love it when bloggers offer to write guest posts for my blog. Because I love introducing new amazing blogs to others but it also helps me out a whole lot.

Blogging is also something I choose to do either before Evelynne wakes up, when she's napping or after she goes to bed.  also usually do things while I blog like laundry or run the dishes through the dishwasher.

A question that many mamas ask is why I make time for blogging. And there are many different reasons why. I have family who like to keep up on Evelynne but I mainly like to use my blog for ministry. Ministering to women of all ages and encouraging them is something I have always had a heart and desire for. And because my husband and I are a one car family right now I'm not able to do it much in person so I use my words in writing to bless and I love to see how God uses this blog to make someones day. That's why I make time to blog. And  don't consider it as a waste of time but I see it as time put into something good, true, encouraging and pure. And that's what I desire this blog to be in a media that's full of garbage. 

As you know  our series are coming to an end next week. But after talking with these mamas we've decided to do a round two! Do you have any questions/discussions you'd like us to include for our new series?
From Here to EternityWords About Waverly
my delicious adventure Photobucket
My Delicious Adventure                  The Life Of Faith
Running From The LawThe Olive Tree
         

May 8:          Taming the Temper Tantrums
May 15:        Weaning from Breastfeeding or From Formula to Cow’s Milk 
May 22:        Dealing with Mommy Guilt
May 29:        When People Share Their Opinions and How to Lovingly Handle it
June 5:         Traveling with your Toddler
June 12:       How to get your toddler to eat their veggies…or their food at all
June 19:       How to make time to blog in the busyness of motherhood
June 26:       Bedtime Battles (nap or bedtime)

7 comments:

  1. THese are some great tips, Heather! They help me even though I'm not a mother! I am a wife and I have a full time desk job. Anyway, glad to see you're back and wanting to get back into things but trust me when I say your readers understand if you back off a bit. :)

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  2. I have been blogging since 07 and have taken several extended breaks, but I keep coming back. I love blogging and I am finally feeling comfortable with that. I love sharing my life and my thoughts with my friends and family.

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  3. Great tips! I think that is awesome that you are set time aside, and really plan ahead! I could use some of that in my life :) Also glad to hear you are feeling better!

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  4. Great idea to take a "Me date" and sit down and do blog posts. I need to remember that one the next time Mac's at his grandparents' house. And I love having guest posters too! Someone else providing content and getting to introduce your readers to a new/favorite blogger - win/win!

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  5. What great tips and ideas! I love that you go to the coffee shop with you just to blog. That sounds like the perfect date :) I might have to try it out some time!

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  6. Love your tips, I do pretty much the same! Schedule my posts, only write 2-3 posts a week, and wait until my kiddos are sleeping!

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  7. It's hard for me to remember the time when I was blogging 5 times a week! My, how my priorities have changed :)

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