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Many of us stay at home moms (SAHMs) are also mommy bloggers, and it seems that every summer trends for blogging activity change. Are you cutting back your blogging over the summer?
Whether it’s to enjoy the warm weather and do outdoor activities, or to spend more time with your kids since school is out for summer vacation, it seems a lot of mommy bloggers are scaling back.
Blogging is a multi-faceted business and we’re always busy: reading, writing, networking, guest posting, commenting, Mr. Linky-ing, and more. It’s time consuming and sometimes it seems that entire days pass by and we wonder where they went!
Many of you who know me have heard me talk about opening my RSS feed reader to upwards of 7,000 unread posts a day. I just don’t have time to read all the blogs I would like to, because my family does come first and I have to really streamline my days with a tight schedule to make time for both my business and my family. We have a wonderful 3-part series of interviews we did with super blogger Crystal Paine of Money Saving Mom about cutting back computer time which I think you’ll enjoy.
We’d love to hear your thoughts on scaling back blogging for the summer. Let us know in the comments!
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Since we decided to continue homeschooling through the summer and take a month off when the new baby comes, I’m continuing the same blogging/computer time schedule I normally have. So far it’s working great, and the kids love having something to do instead of complaining about being bored. I know it’s different for others (I didn’t always homeschool, so I remember what dealing with summer vacation is like!) but this is what’s working for us. :)
I gave up my blogging when I learned about Twitter. I used my blogging to help keep me motivated, focused, and share with family but sometimes I’d get too consumed by it. I am using Twitter to tweet. It has some cons but the pros are that I keep on moving. I’m new to twitter, so I’ll let you know how it really turns out. BTW Like your website. @SunnyDeesTweet
” and sometimes it seems that entire days pass by and we wonder where they went! ”
I agree! So, I’m limiting my blogging and getting into tweeting on twitter. Twitter is a bit bizarre, but I think I like it. The best pro for Twitter is the limit on the messaging input. Makes me get up and do a lot more. It’s too easy to get sucked into blogging, etc We’ll see how long it lasts though. I can be moody about these things. Right now Twitter is “in” for me, tomorrow, I’ll let you know. Also, if you have a business or a message to get out ~ I can see how Twitter can really work to your advantage. For me it’s motivation, energy, learning and to limit my internet needs. Enjoy your site! @SunnyDeesTweet
I’m totally taking a break this summer!! I’ve still been going pretty busy this month but I’ve got a ton of stuff scheduled to post so I won’t have to do too much.
I am trying not to spend so much time on the computer with my kids out of school. So I get up early and work late at night. I am a deal blogger so I really can’t take a day off. I have also found that linking up for deals has been a great help in time management. My kids have a real hard time thinking that when mom is on the computer she is working.
Actually, I’m blogging more during the summer. I’m a teacher and during the school year I usually put in 60 hour weeks, so now is when I not only have the time to do it, but the time to think about what to write!
@Rikki: Wow! Those are long work weeks. Enjoy your summer of blogging!
Barbi