Today is my 1 year blogaversary. I can hardly believe it! In some ways it seems like I have been blogging for years and in others I feel like I am still a newbie. So in celebration of this monumentous occasion (ha ha!) here are thirteen random blog tidbits about me.
- This is not my first blog. I had a blog almost three years ago during my husband’s deployment. It was very different from this blog as I used it mainly as a way to keep him updated on our family.
- My site didn’t always look so fun! In the beginning my site looked sort of like this…
- My first blog post was short and sweet. It went something like this
After a year break, I have decided to blog again. I have left my old blog behind and am starting with a new look. I have nothing against my old blog, I am just ready for something different. My last blog was more of a diary. I hope for this blog to be less personal and more practical.
Happy reading and thanks for stopping by.
- The Happy Housewife was not my first choice for a blog title. I can’t remember what my first choice was, but THH was probably choice #58…. In real life I am pretty grouchy :). Kidding….just kidding…
- My first real comment (that I could find) was from Barbara Lee. She was probably one of my first regular readers as well.
- I have written 696 posts (not counting this one). Can someone say “Get off the Computer!”
- Seriously though, what did I do before I started blogging? I don’t really remember, I still read, sew, cook, and homeschool so I am not quite sure what I gave up to make time for this…
- I have never received a nasty comment! Can you believe it, I can’t?
- I have received 6,206 nice, intelligent and thoughtful comments. My readers are the best!
- My most popular post, not sure… Boys and Books received the most comments.
- Since starting this blog I have been introduced to an entire new vocabulary; twitter, stumble, digg, delicious, Mr. Linky, memes, I could go on and on.
- In June I launched another blog, Happy to be at Home with two of my bloggy buddies, Kate and Joy. Contrary to popular belief we are not related to one another and we have never actually met!
- I really, really, really appreciate my readers. I know I don’t respond to every comment (I try!) but I do read every one. I have met so many other wonderful bloggers and nonbloggers this year and have learned so much from this experience. I wouldn’t blog if it wasn’t fun, so thanks for keeping it enjoyable!
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Jamie says
I’m a new reader to your blog, and I’m loving it! You have inspired me to start blogging again after a long break. And I am still trying to figure out how you are so crafty with your meals…you grind your own grain? What???
Lawanda says
Happy Blogoversary!
Your list made me LOL a few times 😉
I love your blog! I am so glad you decided on THH as your title, and I really like your byline (sp??) too. To me it represents a lot of good stuff 🙂
Keep up the good work, Toni!! 🙂
(I am glad you do those personal posts every now and again, btw, they are always my faves!) 🙂
Sherry says
Happy Blogoversary!! 😀 I love your blog and your joint effort on Happy to be at Home!
Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting says
I so wish I was going to Blissdom to meet you three. I know the first time you 3 meet is going to be AWESOME, and I would’ve loved to take the pictures and to have experienced it. I am so thankful to have “met” you (online) and can’t wait to meet you in person!
Happy Blogoversary!
barefootmomlady says
Happy Blogaversary! I’ve just recently started blogging again myself and have been enjoying getting to know you through your blog. Congrats again! 🙂
Cathy says
Happy Bloogversary! I just found your site several months and read faithfully daily. Lots of wonderful tips, info, thoughts, etc. And, beatiful children! Congratulations~
Sonshine says
hard to believe its been a year for you! I have loved reading your blog and getting to you! 🙂 Happy Blogaversary! 🙂
Amy Walton says
Congrats, Toni! I think you have a successful blog, and I love your tips on saving money and your great recipes. I’m doing the ziti this weekend (sans meat). I also love seeing those smiling faces of your children.
Untypically Jia says
Happy Blogoversary!
Org Junkie says
Congratulations on ONE year!!
Lisa@blessedwithgrace says
Congrats on the Blogaversary. I will coming up on mine, in a couple of months. What a great and sometimes crazy world, this blogosphere is. I love it and am glad I have met so many great ladies, such as yourself.
Danelle Ice (Homemaker Barbi) says
Congratulations on 1 year! I’ve always loved your site; it just keeps getting better!
Barbi
MNKristy says
Happy Blogaversary! I can’t believe that it’s only been one year…your blog seems much more established than that. I think that I’ve been with you for about 4-5 months now and I enjoy it very much. Thanks! Although now you have me curious about your life and I may have to go snoop around your old blog.
Am says
Happy Blogoversary!
Upstatemomof3 says
How could anyone say anything nasty to you? You are so nice. I am not surprised all of your comments are positive. Happy Blogiversary