Blogging has taken me to places that I would have never even dreamed about. As I sit here writing my 1,000th post on my site, I think back to how it all started. I began as a contributor on a friend’s site, and then I advanced to helping others start their own sites. I knew the ins and outs of blogging, how to post, how to write code (for the most part), but starting my own blog was something I was unsure about. I didn’t want the responsibility of having to post on my own, of having to contact people for opportunities, and much more. I was nervous to learn about what it really takes to be a successful blogger. But as they say, you never really know until you try it yourself. So, that is exactly what I did. It was all just for fun and then turned into so much more!
It was definitely challenging at first. I started writing about books (since I have a passion for reading), but decided that I had much more to offer and to talk about. I wanted to share stories about my kids, parenting tips, use my background as an educator, write product reviews on things I love, and much more. This Mama really loved EVERYTHING! So you know what you do when you own your own business? Anything you want! That’s the beauty of it! And that is exactly what I did. I joined groups like MomDot to collaborate and learn from other bloggers. I joined many Facebook groups with other bloggers to work together and learn from each other. I started finding companies like Social Fabric, Mom Central, Clever Girls, The Motherhood, SITS Girls and Mom Select to earn real money from blogging. I realized after about a year or so into blogging, that this was the world I wanted to be in!
I always promised my husband that I would go back to working full time after our kids were in school all day. I thought I would probably go back to teaching full time, but instead my career path took another direction. I slowly worked my way up with one company that I loved blogging for, and now I have a full time job as a Community Campaign Manager with them. My job with Collective Bias was a dream come true! I love working from home, being involved in the campaign/client side of social media, and still having time during the night hours to work on my site. Blogging is where it all started, and I will continue to grow with my site even with working full time. It can be done! I can’t wait to see what 2014 will bring to Mama Luvs Books! I will work hard to bring you interesting content to read throughout the year!
Congratulations Kristin on 1,000!!!
Thanks so much!!! =)
Congratulations Kristin! I agree, when I started blogging (not so long ago, new blogger here, lol) I had no idea about the social side of blogging. Or how many amazing people and blogs I would find. It has been such an amazing ride. And I’m looking forward to getting the 1000th post also 🙂
Congrats on reaching this milestone. I’m glad I have gotten to read so many of your blog posts. You are so right about blogging so many doors and opportunities. I can’t imagine doing anything else.
I am so proud of you! You are what motivated me to start blogging too!!!!
Congratulations! Time does fly when you do what you love!
Congrats Kristin, you have been doing great!
Congrats on your 1000th, I wonder where I’m at! But, it’s a great achievement! 😀
Congratulations Kristen! I remember when I hit 1000 posts, it was so exciting! Here’s to 1000 more!
I love reading this- and I’m SO proud to know you. Congratulations on 1,000!!! And, your dream job, of course <3
So awesome. I love hearing about bloggers turning their passion into something more. Congrats on your 1000th post and many many more to come! 🙂
Yeah! Congrats on your 1000th post! Such an accomplishment! I’m so glad your life took you on this journey! I never would have discovered you otherwise and found such an amazing woman; who had been such a positive guiding influence to me!
CONGRATULATIONS!! 1000 posts is a great and wonderful milestone!! Here is for 1000 more 🙂
Congrats on your 1000th post! Definitely a major milestone 🙂 And congrats on finding a new career path that you enjoy!
It’s really fun to look back and see the paths we’ve all taken. I’m so happy you’re where you’re at right now! You deserve it!
Congrats on 1000 posts! That is a huge accomplishment!
Yay! Remember our Rhody blogger dinners? Who would of know there were so many of us in the little state?! Glad we met!
Congrats!!! This is such a an amazing journey to take! I’m with you ! I started on a whim in 09 and am loving it more now than ever!
Congrats on your position with SoFab! I hope someday to get to work with them as a campaign leader, I’ve always thought that would be fun!
Congratulations on your 1,000th post! That’s so exciting and such a fantastic accomplishment. Thinking back to where we all started at one time or another, it’s amazing how each of our blogging journeys have progressed through the years. It really sounds like you’ve found a passion and that’s truly amazing 🙂
Here’s to 1,000 more!
Wow. Congrats. I think I am almost to 900. 876 or something like that. What a great accomplishment.
Congrats…Soooo excited for you and I love what you have made out of your blog… keep up the great work..
Congratulations on 1000!!!!! So glad you pursued your passion. I am a relatively new blogger and this post has definitely inspired me.
Congratulations Kristen! What an awesome accomplishment! I love working with you and I can’t WAIT to meet you in person:)
Congratulations, & TY for all your posts
Congrats on 1000 posts!!
Congrats, my friend! I’m so glad you started blogging or we would never have met! See you soon!!!!!
WOW! Congrats on 1000 blog posts! Here’s to 1000 more great posts! <3