TWO FRIGGIN' YEARS!!! WOWZERS.
I can NOT believe I've been blogging for two years, now. Last year on my one year blogiversary it was surreal. I couldn't believe that I had been doing this blog thang for a whole entire YEAR. Now it's even MORE surreal. Two years is a long time for things to continue for me. I am not one for "sticking with things" a long time. Call it ADD, or whatever..but I have a pretty short attention span.
For me to stay with something (that is a "fun hobby" in my life) for two years is a big deal! This year has been a crazy one. With major ups & major downs. I have definitely not been as "active" in blogging lately as I used to be. Mostly because I'm almost ready to pop this baby out! The little extra energy that I do have is usually spent on getting last minute things done, or trying to squeeze in every last second (before the chaos) with my little boy & hubby.
BUT. And that's a BIG BUTT (Kardashian style)...I am ever so grateful for this blog of mine. Even if nobody reads it anymore, I am still so in love with blogging. Two years ago when I started this "blog" I had no idea what the heck I was doing.
Now that I know pretty much all of the ins & outs of blogging (ha ya right), I feel like I'm comfortable with where it's at. It's become MINE again..instead of becoming this big crazy machine that got out of control. Where I felt like I was just blogging because I HAD to. It's back to me jumping on here & blogging when I FEEL like it...which is the whole point of a blog right?
Some H I G H L I G H T S for me this last year (so far):
{THE BIG BEAUTY BONANZA POLL} - it was so fun to see everyone's faves!
{THAT TIME WE WENT TO CABO} - such good memories for me there!
{THAT TIME I PUT MY SHOP ON HOLD} - this was a HUGE decision for me. I hope to have it back up & running again next year!!
{THAT TIME I WROTE ABOUT SOME AWESOME TODDLER ACTIVITIES} - because keeping a toddler occupied is a full time job.
{THAT TIME WE FOUND OUT WE WERE PREGNANT AGAIN} - such a beautiful moment in our lives. I can't WAIT to meet this little girl!!
I know there's lots more...but I will save those for the end of the year recap! :)
I hope that y'all love this space of mine. I hope you can connect with some part of my life and feel like we are kindred spirits in some small way. Whether you like Dr. Pepper, or are a lover of makeup, or have struggles with kids, or just think I'm soooo funny (hehe). Whatever it is that brings you back here, I SO SO SO appreciate you taking the time to read my lil' blog. YOU GUYS make this a community that I just love so incredibly much.
SO THANKS FOR READING, FOLLOWING ALONG & TAKING JOY IN MY JOURNEY along side me. I love your faces off!!!!! Which is why I'm doing a little GIVEAWAY! I haven't done one in a while...and I figured now is as good of time as any!!
THANKS AGAIN for reading along for these past two years. You guys rock my socks off.
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THE PRIZES (just a few of my favorite things) - -
// $25 to Sephora //
// $25 to Target //
// Urban Decay Naked 2 Eye Palette (my fave eye palette ever) //
// 6 (yes, six) Maybelline Baby Lips //
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I love the post on tried and true toddler activities - definitely gives me ideas on how to keep my little guy very entertained and out of my hair ;D
ReplyDeleteI also loved your post on toddler activities because my little girl is close in age to your son!
ReplyDeleteI like reading about things to do with your little ones—as a new mom, I soak that stuff up. Definitely pinned the toddler activity post
ReplyDeleteI like the The Top Ten Cutest Shops for Babies & Toddlers. Really cute!! :)
ReplyDeleteI have always loved your bright colorful blog, I can't wait to see pictures of new baby and your finished nursery! I actually love last things thursdays too!
ReplyDeleteI love the posts where you list your favorite beauty products :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely the toddler activities. Very helpful for my very active little boy! :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite posts are the ones about your sweet family and soon to be baby #2!
ReplyDeleteI found your blog via the makeup tutorial you did and LOVED it and you (not to be too creepy! ha) I'm not smart in the makeup department- meaning I don't know/scared to play around with makeup. But I do enjoy your beauty posts! Plus I love reading about your little adorable family! Can't wait to "meet" the baby girl!!
ReplyDeletedefinitely mom posts. As a mom with a little one and one on the way its nice to read about other young moms
ReplyDeleteI love reading your family & mommy posts as I am not a makeup wearer these days :) Can't wait to (virtually) meet your new little one!
ReplyDeletei loved the post when you surveyed your readers about their favorite makeup products and provided the results. it was so helpful in guiding my purchase choices!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 2 years!!! How exciting <3
ReplyDeleteI love all your posts but I think the family posts are my favorite.
I have a 5,3 and 8 month old and always like to see how other mommy's keep their babies busy!!
I love your beauty tips and when you opened up about your mom. Love ya girlie!
ReplyDeleteLoved the pregnancy announcement mostly because I was pregnant with #2 too! Can't wait to see her!
ReplyDeleteI just appreciate posts about life's happenings honestly.
ReplyDeleteI love this! Thank you for the giveaway, love your makeup posts!
ReplyDeleteI loved the beauty bonanza poll - and really anything make up related :)
ReplyDeleteI love all your posts! Know why? Because you've got such a bubbly, infectious personality and I'm always so happy after reading your blog! Also, I love you. :)
ReplyDeleteI liked Makeup Monday and pretty much any post where you just tallked about life and gave us a glimpse into your reality :)
ReplyDeleteMakeup posts are my favorite!
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I love your beauty posts especially when you review products you love!
ReplyDeletecongratulations to your second blogiversary!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 2 years! and your baby girl coming soon! Like many other girls make-up posts are my favorite!
ReplyDeleteI love your beauty product posts.
ReplyDeleteI loved your post from this September about your 10 favorite shops for babies and toddlers! So much cute!
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ReplyDeleteLoved the big beauty bonanza poll, and would love even more for you to give me the naked 2 palette :)
ReplyDelete10 cutest shops for babies and toddlers!!
ReplyDeleteToddler activities!!
ReplyDeleteLove your beauty Q&A posts!
ReplyDeleteHappy blogversary! Im so glad I found your blog and have followed along with you on your journey. You always have inspiring blog posts that I read with a smile on my face :)
ReplyDeleteYou are adorable! And PREGNANT!!! This is the first time I'm finding out as I haven't jumped on over here for way too long! Ahhhhh I'm so happy for you guys! Congrats pretty lady! :)
ReplyDeletethe first one that comes to mind is your post where you showed the renovations on your living room I believe? Youve got great style ;) love you! Happy blogiversary!!
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary! the post about realizing you and D had only a little time left as just the two of you was SO SWEET!
ReplyDeleteI just discovered your blog, so I'm not sure I can commit to a favorite just yet - but congrats on your blogiversary! :)
ReplyDeleteI love your product reviews because i get great tips! xx
ReplyDeleteI loved your post on the best makeup products (from the readers poll)! Happy blogiversary :)
ReplyDelete-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
I like reading your tips and tricks on makeup. I love experimenting with new styles or looks :) Congrats on 2 years!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I like to read the product reviews.
ReplyDeleteYour product reviews! I'm blogging today about the NYX Copper Eyeshadow thanks to you. I"m obsessed.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love reading about your little babies! They're so cute. You guys give me baby fever. lol
Congratulations on 2 years!
ReplyDeleteI love the beauty posts that you do and you don't do enough of them!!!
ReplyDeleteI love product review posts!
ReplyDeleteBig Beauty Bonanza results were pretty sweet - love to see what other people recommend for makeup!
ReplyDeletex Hilary
hilary . l . adams @ gmail . com
I love the ones similar to Thoughts From A Crazy Pregnant Woman- that you posted earlier this month. Makes me laugh my butt off. Anything about regular life and antics.
ReplyDeleteI loved the toddler activities! It's always fun to try new things with those cute little busy bodies!
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