Category: About Blogging

I have 121 post drafts on my blog. One hundred and twenty-one posts I’ve started but not yet published. That’s seven pages of posts and more than a hundred ideas and moments waiting to happen. I …

This post is a little later than I would have liked but I think the timing is appropriate. Today, January 18, is the 4th anniversary of Beyond Mommying. Four years ago, pregnant and disheartened, I …

I’ve just spent the last who knows how long scrolling Facebook and accomplishing nothing. Despite having this post on my to-do list for the past two weeks and having a dozen other post drafts in …

In January I set some big goals for Beyond Mommying in a “make it or break it” moment. The past 6 months haven’t been easy in any way, shape or form (in blogging or life) and …

I’ve always been realistic about what fits my blog and audience. Not everything I write is a good fit for Beyond Mommying and so I’ve been working really hard this year to find new audiences …

It’s really no secret anymore that Facebook caters content. What you see on your personal Facebook news feed is unique to how you interact with pages, groups and posts on Facebook.  And while this can …

I’ve developed a very strong love/hate relationship with blogging lately and have even considered giving it up completely (but my supportive hubby has urged me to continue). I love sharing my stories and hearing from …

Yesterday morning, I was up at 6:07 with the baby (though he did sleep through from 10:30 so I won’t complain about being tired).  I sat down on the couch to feed him and pump …

I’ve had a lot of blogging milestones during my journey on Beyond Mommying. From hitting my 100th, 500th, 1,000th posts to surpassing my first and second blogiversaries.  And now, I’ve reached my THIRD blogiversary! I’m not …

I’ve never really set blog goals.  I started Beyond Mommying as a way to keep busy, connect with other mommies and share my knowledge and experience.  And I’m so thankful it’s done all of those …