This post makes more sense if you read yesterday’s post first!
I’m working to make Sweet Phenomena better. There is always room for improvement, and I’m ready to reassess and refocus my attention here.
So, what will be better?
I’m an eclectic homeschooler who started out of necessity. I’m a mom who never thought I’d be doing this. Part of the problem with homeschool blogging for me is that I’ve been trying to be something I’m not. I’m not a faith-based homeschooler.
That, to me, brings about its own unique set of circumstances. There have to be other folks out there like me. Have to. Right?
So one thing I’d like to do is blog more intentionally about the joys, trials, curricula, and life of homeschoolers like me.
Most of that will apply to the vast majority of homeschoolers, since I think many of us use a combination of faith-based resources, lapbooks, and a variety of other resources.
Review blogging has taken time away from blogging about domestic violence awareness. I’ve got some great long-term goals related to this subject, and it’s time to focus more on it.
That means more intentional blogging about domestic violence awareness.
I also enjoy the flexibility that “lifestyle” blogging allows. I enjoy talking about stuff that’s going on in our life, and stuff that might be of benefit to other families.
So, I’ll definitely keep lifestyle blogging here.
I think all of this encompasses what I want here: a blog about the things that make life sweet, a blog about the everyday moments that make life phenomenal, a blog about making a difference, a blog about looking at life with a touch of pizzazz.
The majority of this is in line with the goals I had for 2012 anyway, but I really feel Blissdom helped me realign my priorities.
Stick around. There are some great things coming in the next couple of months…
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Exciting! I’m looking forward to seeing where you go. Blog evolution, it’s something I’ve been struggling with myself lately. I’d started out to talk about my cupcake business with a splash of jewelry design thrown in, even though the two have nothing to do with each other. Since then, we’ve made a major life change and we now homeschool, so I’ve had less time for both baking and jewelry creation. Time for blog re-design! Branding is a lot harder than you think when you first decide to blog. Anyway, I’m glad to see you’re not going anywhere
Thanks Donna! Isn’t it funny how it is so hard for us to really mold the blog along with us? Let me tell you, though, it’s so freeing! And that is so the truth, branding is way hard.
Be on the lookout for a post I have coming up soon about a branding session I attended at Blissdom. It was called “Branding and You” and had some really killer info that I’ll be sharing.
I can’t wait to check out your blog, sounds fun!
Hooray for inspiration and focus! The one greatly unique aspect of BlissDom as a blogging conference is going beyond the ins-and-outs of blogging and inspiring bloggers to align their blog with their values and intentions.
I’m so happy to read you’ll be blogging more about domestic violence awareness. I would be open to guest posting on this topic if you ever want to start featuring first-hand accounts of domestic violence survivors.
I hope this new focus helps you and your blog grow in ways that are meaningful to you- it certainly sounds like that’s the direction you’re headed.
Chrysta
Hey Chrysta! I couldn’t agree with you more on how Blissdom is unique. I loved the combination of “you can do it!” and blogging know-how.
I really felt guilty about not getting around to more domestic violence blogging. I had so many reviews coming in that I didn’t have time, so I’m glad to really focus on that. I’d love to talk with you more about doing a guest post. I think I’d like to start a monthly {at least} feature on those who have experienced domestic violence.
Take care Chrysta!