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Mum Lists: 5 Top Things I love About Blogging

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My simple goal to share my adventures and mis-adventures as a mum has turned out to be so much more. I have been a mum blogger for more than a decade now. Over the years, my blogging journey has been very fruitful and rewarding. It may have taken the back burner when I got busy looking after my school-aged little man, or doing freelance writing work, or since I landed a full-time position last year, but it continues to be a source of joy and fulfillment for me.

Having said that, I have listed 5 top reasons why I simply love blogging:

Chasing my passion

Blogging has allowed me to chase my passion ~ writing. It was Jared’s dad who suggested I give it a try because he knows that I absolutely love to write. I was also looking for ways to earn while I stay at home to care for my little man. It is rather timely that monetizing blogs has just become a trend. I made my very first blog on Blogspot. There, I shared anecdotes of our day-to-day lives, baby products that I have discovered, along with my personal musings.

Through my blog, I managed to chronicle my son’s childhood and re-discover my love for writing. I would spent hours upon hours drafting and writing posts, excited to publish them on the blog afterwards. I was also given the opportunity to write about topics and causes that are very close to my heart.

Life-long learning is another passion of mine. I love to learn about new things and blogging has opened up a whole new world for me. From zero blogging knowledge, I managed to learn how to create a blog using Blogspot and, later on, WordPress, learn a bit of coding and tweak the widgets on my sidebar, and studied basic SEO which I was able to apply to my articles. I spent numerous hours learning all about blogging and reading articles on how to create effective posts or where and when to buy Instagram likes.

Sharing my blessings

In the past years, I’d always have a simple giveaway to celebrate my blog anniversary, but since the pandemic has made it difficult to ship prizes to the winners, I was unable to push through with my plans. But I have joined a group giveaway with my other mum blogger friends last year and it was such a big hit. Pooling our resources so we can provide one lucky mum with a laptop for her child’s online schooling is definitely most rewarding!

Indeed, my blog has also been a platform to share my blessings with my followers and supporters. Whether I share items I received from brands, or gifts and GCs, or of late, cash, it simply warms the heart that I am able to share in my own little way and to know that people appreciates it is truly very humbling.

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Mum Lists: 5 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Becoming A Parent

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Julie Johnson

Having a child is a joy and a completely fulfilling endeavor, but that’s not to say that there aren’t moments, or even entire days, when you wonder if you made the right choice. People will tell you that you shouldn’t have kids until you’re sure you’re ready, but the truth is ~ you’ll never be completely ready. However, knowing what to expect can help, so here are some top things you should know before you decide to become a parent.

The First Few Months are Pure Torture

You are going to love your little one with a fierceness you never expected, but the truth is that life with a newborn is not easy. In fact, it might be the hardest thing you’ll ever do. In addition to keeping this tiny human alive, you’ll also have to learn what each of his cries mean, how to swaddle, how to change a diaper, how to leave the house without forgetting anything important and how to balance your marriage and work life with being a new parent.

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Mum Lists: 5 Reasons To Travel With The Family

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Mum Lists: 5 Reasons To Travel With The Family
Simon Migaj

Traveling is not only a fun and enjoyable family bonding activity, it is also one of the most life-enriching experiences we can give to our children. As they enjoy while traveling, they also learn about geography, about different cultures, as well as the big world around them they would only often see on the tellie. Whether we opt for a local destination or pull out all the stops and book a St John homes for rent on our next trip, the family is bound to not only enjoy the experience but also learn so much from the trip.

Although, parents might find a number of reasons to put off that travel adventure with their children, including budget, schedule, as well as other concerns, here are a few reasons why you ought to consider traveling with the family now no matter what age your children may be:

Making Memories

One of our primary goals as parents is to fill our children’s memory banks with wonderful moments and special events in their lives while they were little. These memories will live on long before the parents are gone and will be a source of never-ending joy and comfort throughout their grown-up lives.  What better way to build up on our little ones’ core memories than to fill it up with awesome travel adventures and activities that both the grown-up and children enjoys. May it be camping, going to the beach, or visiting the animals at the park, these travel adventures will be filled with special and once-in-a-lifetime moments that are bound to be remembered by the kids. You can also take many photos during the trip and make a scrapbook of your travel once you are home. Aside from photographs, you can fill this travel scrapbook with museum tickets, dried flowers and leaves from the resort you stayed in, as well as other mementos from your travel. The children are bound to enjoy the trip a second time as they help you finish your scrapbook.  

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