Send Out the Invitation: You’re Committed Now
Being a planner, I like to get all my ducks in a row before I start anything. So you’d think that I’d have a theme and a list of people who I’m going to invite first. Well, I have to jump in and send out my invitations first. Why? Because I’ll be committed. People will […]
5 Reasons You Should Party
You’re sitting at home on the couch, flipping through blogs or magazines, and you see a picture of a small gathering of people. You think to yourself that looks like fun but having a party or entertaining is so much work. Well…yes, it is. However, there are many benefits to a gathering, too. 1. Getting […]
31 Days to Fearless Entertaining
Hey, I’m back to blog 31 days with WordCount’s 2012 Blogathon. I wanted to try something new that would stretch me not only as a writer but would stretch me to face a fear of mine. So I’m planning on blogging for 31 days about Fearless Entertaining because I’m the one who comes up with […]
Imp3rfect Mom in the News
One thing I’ve recently learned about blogging is it’s about community. I can’t just blog and expect others to come in droves. Daily time set aside to read other blogs and leave comments is an necessary aspect of community. Blogging is about conversation. Remember when your mom said, “It’s nice to share.” Here are a […]
Habits Take Awhile to Form
This morning I woke up thinking did I write my post today? Did it go live? What was it about? Then I remembered that the 2011 Blogathon is over. Phew! Check out that pretty badge to the right that says I did it! I feel like a kindergartener showing my parent that I got a […]
What I’ve Learned From the 2011 Blogathon
Today is the last day of the 2011 Blogathon. I’ve blogged straight for 31 days and have learned a few things. My list is not in any particular order. I’ve learned that blogging every day is just plain hard work, and it’s not as glamorous as I made it my head. However, I give kudos […]
Past Post: Dishes and Doors
Dear Oldest Son and Oldest Daughter, I just want you to know that when you left tonight to go back to college and I didn’t walk you out to the car, it’s my way of hiding. Hiding from strong emotions. I gave you a big hug and kiss, but went right back to washing the […]
Do You Ever Feel Not Needed?
Throughout this Blogathon month I’ve been busy creating posts, tweeting, checking my stats way too often, and not being as accessible to my family as much as I think I “should” be. Yet my kids are doing just fine. They are still completing homework, getting their chores done, and snuggling with their dad in the […]
Past Post: Getting Your Hands Dirty
Since today is the last day of the blogathon, I had plans to write about what I learned but instead wanted to share that I am content. Sunday I spent two hours gardening with my younger daughters and had a blast. When they were babies, I thought about gardening. I drooled over gardening magazines and […]
