Mommy Blogging Ain’t Easy

Hello friends! Thanks for checking in for what will be the best three minutes of your life…I hope. You have probably seen your share of mommy bloggers, but do you really know what it means to be a mommy blogger? You may first assume that it is a mom who blogs about being a mom. And drum roll please….you are right. But, there is so much more. And, I am encouraging you to befriend the next mommy blogger you meet and offer her some extra support and care. Because, mommy blogging ain’t easy. My day as I explain it below is probably just a walk in the park for some mommy bloggers.  But here we go…

Our morning routine consists of breakfast with the family followed by free play time with my daughter. Which means, while I work…Zariah is free to do whatever the heck she wants. With my supervision, of course. During this time, I release threads for the amazing group of people who participate in what I think is one of the most supportive tribes on Facebook and then I schedule promotional ads for the blog on Facebook and Instagram.

Throughout the day, I will read about 15-20 blogs from other bloggers and then comment and share as I see fit. Helping others has helped me improve my writing style. And, I feel a little more intelligent each time I take in amazing information from fellow bloggers. If you ever observe me during this time do not be surprised by the funny faces and random outbursts of nursery rhymes. It’s a part of the deal as a mommy blogger. It helps convince my kid that she is the star of the show and I am just the extra playing the part.

Soon it is time for the kiddo’s mid-morning nap. However, don’t get excited… naps will not do anything for you. Seriously, because you have no idea how long your little one’s nap will be. It could last 20 minutes or 2 hours. As they get older, timing is more unpredictable. During nap time, I take the opportunity to enjoy a nice shower. If baby does not nap, however… then you could probably figure out the rest.  However, shower time is good because I can brainstorm ideas for the blog during this time. I just plug in my voice recorder and go for it.

By the time it is noon, my child and I have lunch together. Afterwards, we go outside to play if the weather is nice. This is great one on one time for me and baby Z. The bond, the laughs and the memories made are the highlight of my day. However, the next highlight of the day occurs when it is time for the late afternoon nap.

By this time, I feel like I need a nap. However, since I fear falling behind, I decide to keep grinding. I wrap up my day by promoting content on social media. Many of the blogging gurus have suggested choosing 1-2 to methods to focus on using for content promotion. Well, let me tell you that I be pinning like it ain’t nobody’s business. No tailwind needed (though I may try it, if I can be convinced), just straight up pin and repining. I have found that Pinterest and Facebook drive most of my traffic to my blog.

Gosh, I really feel like I do so much more, but that is really a typical day minus the blow outs and random tantrums. To recap, hopefully you have learned the following:

 There’s lots of singing and funny faces.

 Don’t bank on naps.

 You may say no or stop multiple times during your work shift.

 Showers are great when you can take them.

 Take breaks and be sure to eat.

 Bonding with your child is a rewarding experience.

 Pin like you own Pinterest (that sounded cool in my head).

🌺 While nothing can prepare you for the day you will have, trust and believe that you are doing an amazing job. 🌺

A mommy blogger must learn how to organize, prioritize and manage her day. Share in the comments, what has helped you the most as a mommy blogger. If not a mommy blogger, what general tips do you have for mommy bloggers?

Here are just a few of my favorite resources:

• 20 FACEBOOK GROUPS THAT EVERY BLOGGER SHOULD JOIN TODAY!
• STARTING A BLOG?? DON’T FALL FOR THE BULLS***!
• EMBRACE YOUR GIFTS AND BELIEVE IN YOURSELF