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Posted by Colleen     February 8, 2010

Is Blogging Dying? Not if Mom has Anything to Say About It

Google the question Is Blogging Dead? and you get hundreds upon hundreds of, ironically enough, blog posts discussing just that.

Maybe in some circles blogging is dying. Maybe in other circles blogging is simply changing and evolving. I know there is one circle where blogging is alive, it’s growing and, I think, is in no danger of dying out. That is the wide and varied circle  made up of moms who blog.

Why? Because mom blogs are not generally just about raking in ad revue or selling swamp land in Florida. They’re about connecting.

Some moms blog about family life, some about being a WHAM, some about photography, some about being frugal.  The subjects are as unique and diverse as the women who write about them. But ask moms who blog, and most will tell you it started out as a desire to share and reach out beyond themselves.

You can pour out your heart on your blog, and receive a dozen supportive comments from other moms in the same situation.

You can read a post from another mom, and know you’re not the only one.

There are so many women out there who’s writing moves us to tears, brings a smile to our face, makes us laugh out loud. Because they are putting into words feelings and experiences that we all share.

This circle of moms who blog is a community in a world where community is becoming increasingly rare. We’re so busy with so many activities, there isn’t time for weekly coffee klatches and bridge clubs. But at nap time or the end of the day when the kids are in bed, we can steal a few minutes with the computer.

Some worry that social media is driving us into our homes and away from each other. But for moms who are often isolated already by their family responsibilities blogging, Facebook, and Twitter are all ways to say in touch with the rest of the world. And blogging, more than any of those mediums, allows us to express ourselves fully.

As long as women are giving birth and raising children there will be the need to vent, to express joy, to share sorrows.

And they will blog about it.

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Posted by Colleen     January 15, 2010

Win an Escape to Blissdom

Blissdom ‘10 is sold out, but there’s still a chance to go.

Blissfully Domestic and One 2 One Network are giving away a full conference pass and overnight accommodations for Friday and Saturday at Opryland.

I really, really, really want to go which is why I’m writing this post as an entry into the contest.

Why do I really, really, really want to go?

There are so many reasons.

1. The fabulous Ali Worthington and Barbara Jones are putting on Blissdom. They’ll be there. That’s reason enough to go don’t ya think?

2. There will be so much bloggy wisdom imparted at the workshops and by the keynote speakers. I want to learn everything I can from these women, and use it to make Mommie Daze a better blog.

3. It would be a chance to meet bloggy friends in IRL.

4. It would just be plain old fun. And who doesn’t like that?

5. Harry Connick Jr. will be there. In person. Singing. Swoon.

I hope I win, but I guess you can enter too. Go here for your chance to attend Blissdom ‘10.

If you win and I don’t,  I promise I’ll try to be happy for you.

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Posted by Colleen     December 15, 2009

Mamapedia Voices

I was featured as a guest poster on Mamapedia Voices yesterday. What’s in Your Diaper Bag?

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Posted by Colleen     December 14, 2009

A New Year, A New Look

Hey, Mommie Daze has a new look just in time for the New Year. I thought it was time for a change. I decided to go a little more minimalist. The best part is I did it all by myself. And I didn’t even shut down the interwebs in the process.

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Posted by Colleen     October 8, 2009

Dear PR Reps

To the PR people who keep emailing me information about family-friendly hotels in Hawaii so I’ll write a post about them, send me on an all-expense paid trip to Hawaii with a seven night stay in one of your hotels, then I’ll write that post.

To the the PR people who begin their emails with, “I just wanted to reach out and let you know blah, blah, blah –,” please stop saying that. It makes me picture you reaching through my computer screen with your freakishly long arms, grabbing me around the neck and squeezing until I write something about your silly product.

To the PR person who actually read my blog, and even left a comment today on one of my posts, thank you! You get it! I’m answering your email.

Oh, and no, I do not, nor ever will, want to review a farting elephant toy!

You may have noticed that this blog has been devoid of reviews and or giveaways for some time. I just can’t seem to find the time these days between taking care of a baby, and trying to keep the four year old from maiming him. But keep those PR emails coming! They amuse me so.

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Posted by Colleen     August 29, 2009

Vote For Mom Spark

I’m a contributor over at Mom Spark, and it was nominated for a Love This Site Award over at Divine Caroline! I have absolutely nothing to do with it getting nominated, but creator and owner Amy has everything to do with it. And I think she deserves to win.

They say if you tell people to do something like “read this” or “leave a comment” they do, because we’re all highly susceptible to suggestion.

So go vote for Mom Spark!

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Posted by Colleen     May 26, 2009

Survey: Who is the Mom Blogger?

I’ve wondered for a while what defines the Mommy Blogger or can you define the Mommy Blogger? What commonalities do we share? How diverse is the group? What motivates them to blog? What are their feelings on blogging ethics?

Well, who better to ask than Mom Bloggers?

Below is a 31 question survey. Mostly multiple choice that should take about 5 minutes or less to fill out. If you are a mom and you blog, regardless of the topic you blog about, would you please take a moment to answer these questions? Let your voice be heard, and speak for the powerful community of talented, creative women that you belong to.

I’ll publish the result on Mommie Daze after I get at least 200 responses. Would you help spread the word by placing the button on your sidebar? The code is in my sidebar on the right. Thanks!

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