“amotherworld”

http://amotherworld.blogspot.com/

My friend and I enjoy writing and sharing our own experiences with other moms so that they feel connected and not feel alone in the crazy world of being a mom.

“Nanny Notes, Quotes and Anecdotes….and Spiritual Lessons Too!”

http://nannywithamessage.blogspot.com

My purpose in blogging is to share Christ with others and to let others know that He is GOOD. By sharing snipets of my life and acknowledging Him, my goal is to point to Christ.

2-3 months ?

Daily life as a Christian nanny, including how God is working in my life.

blogs of friends and family.
A Little Bit of Pink, Knitting Kris, etc.

be real, have fun

YES. comments and replying to comments are what let people ‘got to know’ the REAL person.

yes….many

forums ? don’t think so.

evenings, from home office.

1/2 hour

no

sister has a blog.

A Little Bit of Pink

Jesus, friend named John Payne, children,

yes…another blog

walkinggodsway@blogspot.com

inspired by many who do crafting…I love that!

“Figments [of a mom]”

http://figmentsofamom.blogspot.com

I blog because I’m bored to death at work and I need a creative outlet. I’m an advertising copywriter for a non-profit organization. I’m here, not for the creative environment (because there simply isn’t one), but for the flexible schedule. I can work from home when I need to and I can leave exactly on time. Plus, it’s stress-free. I would never have that luxury at an ad agency. So, for now, it’s a sacrifice I’m willing to make to focus on my family. My blog is a little something just for me.

I only started blogging about three months ago, and now I’m ridiculously addicted to it. I’ve even tried to get my husband involved in a restaurant review blog I have. And, I started one to log all my daughter’s crazy stories about her stuffed dog, Barney.

In Figments, I blog about daily life…funny things that happen, or something that really annoys me…my century old house that needs updating yet there’s no time to do it or in-house skill to pull it off cheaply. It’s great therapy!

Absolutely! I live for comments.

Yes. And somedays, I think I may need to start a secret blog so I can blog about them without hurting feelings.

At work and at home after the kids have gone to bed.

Too much!

People inspire me…Creative people. Boutique owners. Photographers. Volunteers. I want to be all of them.

Table for you

The Adventures of Barney

Well, other than spending way too much time on the computer, probably not. Although I do read more now than I have in a long, long time.

“Educating Mama”

http://raisingmaine.mainetoday.com/educatingmama/

My Educating Mama blog allows me to delve into two subjects about which I am passionate — mothering and home education. Blogging allows me to connect with other mothers, and it encourages me to keep a sense of humor.

I have been writing lesson plans and blogging for Suite101.com since February 2007, and I have had an homeschooling and mothering blog since January 2008.

I blog about homeschooling, trying to find balance, working from home and, especially, the joys and challenges of mothering.

I love to read Anna Quindlen’s Newsweek column, The Last Word .

Try not to self-censor. Let it flow!

Absolutely!

Yes.

I participate in several of the Raising Maine forums. It is always great to share with other Maine moms!

I blog in the wee hours of the morning from the kitchen table of my Maine island home.

I spend 10 or so hours a week writing my Educating Mama Suite101 Curriculum blogs .

Lessons and Curricula at Suite101.com

“The Bayou Belles and Their Beau”

http://www.thegaspards.blogspot.com

“Aroma of Joy”

http://aromaofjoy.blogspot.com

I blog because I LOVE meeting new people and making new friends. Blogging makes it easy to connect with women all over the world. I am encouraged in many ways (as a wife, a mom, a Christian, a woman….) and hopefully I am able to encourage others as well!

I have only been blogging since December of 2007.

I blog about all kinds of things. Sometimes I participate in a weekly meme (themed post) or just whatever comes to my mind and heart. Many of my posts are about my family and our adventures, many are about my Christian walk, some are just for fun……I don’t know that there is a pattern, I just think my blog is an expression of my entire personality.

There are many blogs that I love to read! I have found that I prefer blogs by women of faith. I went to a secular site the other day and was rather shocked at what I found. I just don’t have the time or desire for that!

As I myself am a bit of a “newbie” I don’t know that I have great advice except to visit as many blogs as you can to discover the ones that you connect with. I don’t like to make my posts too long and if I do write a long post I try to balance it with some that are shorter. My feeling is, just be REAL. People respond to that!

ABSOLUTELY! Comments are wonderful and that is how you really connect with others!

Yes, many of my friends and family read my blog. It’s funny but I think they “hear” me better in my blog posts than if I were to speak to them (my kids and husband). Blogging is a great communication tool, especially with friends and family you don’t see often.

I don’t have a set time or place that I blog. I am lucky enough to have my own laptop so I am flexible with computer time.

I probably spend too much time on my blog. If I’m not careful it can take over my day. I have tried to set limits on the time I spend and maybe even use blog time to reward myself for getting other things done.

I haven’t discovered anything like that yet.

I don’t remember how I first heard about blogging.

The women of Proverbs 31 ministries blogs were the first blogs I ever read.

Oh many things inspire me. My faith, the weather, my family, new experiences, past experiences….

No.

Blogging has brought some incredible women into my life. It has given me the courage to follow God in new ways. One tangible example is my decision to attend a Women’s writing/speaking conference. It was through blogging that I met women to travel with, to room with and through the prayers and encouragement of my “blog friends” I gained the confidence to go. Also, when my Dad became very ill my family was lifted up in prayer all across the world! What an incredible gift!! On the other hand, it has given me the opportunity to pray for others, witness miracles and rejoice in my Lord and Savior! Blogging has really enhanced my life!

“Shoestrings End”

http://www.shoestringsend.com

I started blogging because I felt the need for a creative outlet. I decided to blog about children’s literature because as a former preschool teacher I developed a love for children’s books and now that I’m not teaching anymore and my kids are grown I needed an excuse to read all of the books that I love. So I began my first blog Wondersome StoryTime. Then I was having so much fun that I wanted to share some of the fun ways that we function as a one income household so I started Shoestrings End.

Since November 2007

I blog about our family, ways that we save money and still live a grand and glorious lifestyle. I especially love to post about recipes that my family loves and are inexpensive to make. This summer, 2008, we are planning a wedding so there will be lots of posts about our Shoestring Wedding.

The best advice that I have received - be patient!
Sometimes it seems as if no one is reading what I write and then suddenly I will get a comment from a complete stranger and I think, “Wow, I’m not just sending this out to empty syberspace.” It’s a great feeling.

Yes, please!

Much of my readership is from friends and family. I hope that they are passing the blog along to their friends and they to their friends and so on.

I’m just beginning to learn about forums. A whole new blogging adventure!

At least a couple of hours a day, sometimes more (a lot more!)
This may sound silly, but I don’t blog on weekends. If I don’t make myself take a couple of days away from the computer I become obsessive.

I’m a little embarrassed to admit this but I first heard about blogging on Good Morning America and I had to ask my husband what it was. My brother had a blog but I didn’t understand how it worked.

Children, family, books, faith, the miracles that surround us everyday. A line from Elizabeth Barrett Browning says:
“Earth’s crammed with heaven, And every common bush afire with God; But only he who sees, takes off his shoes…”
That inspires me.

Yes,
Wondersome StoryTime - a resource for parents and teachers to help introduce the wonders of children’s literature.
http://www.wondersomestorytime.com

The Most Wondersome StoryTime - Creative ways to teach God’s true stories, the most wondersome stories of all.
http://www.themostwondersomestorytime.blogspot.com

I find it so wonderful to put my thoughts and experiences into words. So often the important things just float around in my brain. When I blog I am able to give credibility to the thoughts, people, and events that make me who I am.
I enjoy reading what other bloggers write as well. Blogging offers a unique educational resource, a chance to learn from others and learn about others.

“Regionz Kidz - We Celebrate Diversity!”

http://www.regionzkidz.com/blogz

I blog because I think my message is important to families and is sort of a taboo subject. Most families don’t know how to discuss race or even cultural differences with their children. If I can inform families and parents to the benefits of doing this, and how to integrate other cultural customs into everyday life, then I feel like I have done something to make people more accepting and caring towards one another.

I have been blogging since November when my site and business launched, but just started getting SERIOUS about it in January when my blog was redesigned.

I typically blog about cultural issues, companies that are culturally diverse or produce products that are multicultural, children and race, ethnicity, equality, etc. I also try to do a fun post each month about a specific holiday that takes place during that month and how it is celebrated around the world by different cultures.

I usually blog in my office when I think of something interesting to say or when I read something I want to comment on or give recognition to.

I spend a lot of time, probably an hour per day writing my business and personal blogs and reading other blogs.

I have a business website for my multicultural children’s clothing line at:

http://www.regionzkidz.com

and I have a personal blog about my life as the wife of a Major League Baseball Hubby at:

http://www.azsmiths.momblogcentral.com

It has really connected me to people that are interested in my message and to family and friends that want to know what’s going on in our lives. I like knowing that others can benefit from my messages and feel like they have a place that they can go to feel like they are part of a community or closer to us as a family.

“Wondersome StoryTime”

http://www.wondersomestorytime.com

I started blogging because I felt the need for a creative outlet. I decided to blog about children’s literature because as a former preschool teacher I developed a love for children’s books and now that I’m not teaching anymore and my kids are grown I needed an excuse to read all of the books that I love.
I also hope to develop a treasury of activities for parents and teachers to use.

Since November of 2007.

I blog about children’s picture books. I give a synopsis of the story, and at least two activities to enhance the joy of learning in the book. I also blog about learning games and activities. My hope is that the blog will become a well used resource of shared ideas.

The best advice that I have received - be patient!
Sometimes it seems as if no one is reading what I write and then suddenly I will get a comment from a complete stranger and I think, “Wow, I’m not just sending this out to empty syberspace.” It’s a great feeling.

Yes, please!

Much of my readership is from friends and family. I hope that they are passing the blog along to their friends and they to their friends and so on.

I spend most of my time at my desk, but I also like to borrow my son’s laptop and blog in my husband’s home office. Nice together time.
Sometime ideas come in the strangest places and I have to write my posts the old fashion way, with pen and paper, until I get home to my computer.

Right now I use Technorati and Blog Catalog.

I’m a little embarrassed to admit this but I first heard about blogging on Good Morning America and I had to ask my husband what it was. My brother had a blog but I didn’t understand how it worked.

Children, family, books, faith, the miracles that surround us everyday. A line from Elizabeth Barrett Browning says:
“Earth’s crammed with heaven, And every common bush afire with God; But only he who sees, takes off his shoes…”
That inspires me.

Yes,
The Most Wondersome Storytime - Creative ways to teach God’s stories, the most wondersome stories of all.
http://www.themostwondersomestorytime.blogspot.com

Shoestrings End - Living in style on the plastic thingy at the end of the shoestring.
http://www.shoestringsend.com

I find it so wonderful to put my thoughts and experiences into words. So often the important things just float around in my brain. When I blog I am able to give credibility to the thoughts, people, and events that make me who I am.
I enjoy reading what other bloggers write as well. Blogging offers a unique educational resource, a chance to learn from others and learn about others.

“By Fallon”

http://www.byfallon.com

Almost a year.

Children, life

Usually at night when the kids go to sleep from home.