Comments on: Quitting the Business of Blogging

By: Keeping the Love of Blogging Alive

Keeping the Love of Blogging Alive — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:48:51 +0000

[...] the business of blogging” earlier this year and her post about doing so is a must-read! (CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT SHE SAID AND WHY) She took a step back, she reevaluated her priorities and she decided the business is not what she [...]

By: teresa

teresa — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:25:33 +0000

thanks for quitting the business but not quitting your blog. the posts you’ve written recenty sound like YOU. and that’s what hooked me on your blog in the first place. i do hope you’re finding this is working better for you and your family and your heart goals.

By: Mrs.B

Mrs.B — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:01:16 +0000

This is one of the best things I’ve read on a blog- seriously! GOOD FOR YOU!!!
AWESOME!

By: Carolyn Windley

Carolyn Windley — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:53:18 +0000

Char,
Not one worry over this…those who enjoy your humor and projects and the occasional sneak peek at those cutie patootie kiddos of yours will still be around when you decide to post.
I started a small blog myself because of your blog. I haven’t posted to it in over a month. Why? Because my family comes first. Life happens and I don;t want to be behind the computer journaling it rather than participating in it. Enjoy your family! I know I will be around when you post and even when you don’t ; )
Carolyn

By: Nike@ChooseToThrive

Nike@ChooseToThrive — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:17:29 +0000

So … I’m just reading this now since I’ve been in the exact same place since Christmas and have stepped from the blogging world in general. You are a rock star and one of the coolest blog ladies out there. Your crap makes me laugh – a lot. Plus, you were so nice and awesome and real when I went to my first blogger thing at Pier One last Christmas and was scared to meet the “cool” bloggers. So glad you’re sticking around in a way that makes this work for your family. I needed to read this this morning – thank you.

By: craftyjules

craftyjules — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:50:54 +0000

Lately as I’ve been perusing blogs, I’ve been so disgusted by the posts written about some product the blogger obviously received for free with the obligation to blog about it. I don’t read blogs to have someone sell me something! So… WOW! How refreshing to read your post! Consider all these comments a standing ovation! YOU ROCK! Life is short. Enjoy your family and loved ones! You won’t ever regret making this move! Thanks for being a great example to all who have a blog and reminding us what the important things in life are. I look forward to following and reading the things that you are passionate about.

By: Traci

Traci — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:54:22 +0000

I have had my blog for about four years and for the past two years haven’t been able to post very much. I just “kinda” came back to my blog to find out that the blog world had changed. It’s so fast paced now and you have to work hard to keep up with all the other blogs. It’s too much and I love the idea of posting when it works for you and your family whether that be a lot or a little. We usually know where the balance is, we just have to listen. Thank you for your blog and this post. It was the answer I needed as I started to post again… Everything in moderation!

By: becca dulgarian

becca dulgarian — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:30:04 +0000

Are you a mind reader, Char? Ditto!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:40:13 +0000

GOOD for you! I love it. I’m on the once a month train myself, and I can attest to it’s awesomeness via my happy hubs and happy babe. I’ve loved your blog forever, so I’m not going anywhere. Cheers to you!

By: Sharla

Sharla — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:51:18 +0000

AMEN!!! I wish more women would think like you!! There are good things to do with your time and there are better things. Putting your family first is a better thing, even though blogging is a good thing
I have avoided making my blog a business for the very reasons you listed Wish I could copy this post- you said it perfectly and it is exactly what I have been thinking. thank you!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:51:30 +0000

I just found your blog this morning after seeing some of your adorable valentines on Pinterest. I applaud everything you said here and I congratulate you! You got to a place that afforded a view of what was really important (and what wasn’t). Thank you for speaking up, speaking out, and speaking your heart.

By: Hope

Hope — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:20:37 +0000

Hi Char, and Crap…I just found your blog and find it funny and informative. Thank you for the small amount of time I have been able to get great ideas and a few smiles and giggles along the way. Too bad I couldn’t get to know you more, but putting your family first is always the best idea God Bless
You and your family.

By: Kathy H

Kathy H — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:35:06 +0000

Good for you! You know, each moment that goes by is precious…it never returns to us. Our focus and priorities need to be on those things that are most important to us and those people that we love. Building memories with our spouse and children and feeding our soul as much as possible. This time of reflection for you was a good thing… you have a new, wonderful focus for your life! Be blessed on your journey!!! I look forward to hearing about it now and then!

By: Susan Mason

Susan Mason — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:28:22 +0000

Follow your heart :0) be happy, Sue xx

By: Nydia

Nydia — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:22:05 +0000

Every room in my house needs a Lowe’s intervention, however the room that I dare not show people is my master bath. It’s got carpeting in there people! Carpeting!!!!

By: Flossy Bobbin

Flossy Bobbin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:19:25 +0000

great post! when it starts becoming a chore it’s definitely time to re-evaluate, do and share the things you love without worrying about what the next person is doing or how many people are looking and it’ll get back to being fun again. That is the kind of blog I love to read

By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:25:25 +0000

Just want to add my best wishes for your bold decision! I don’t have a blog, but can testify to how much time can be sucked up just reading them and browsing through projects. Enjoy your family, your time and your creativity the way you want. I’ll be checking in on you!

By: Liz

Liz — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:35:52 +0000

Thank you. For being honest with yourself. For inspiring purposeful living in others. For listening to your heart. I just found your blog last month, and I love it. I’ll keep tuning in, even if it’s quiet for awhile. Because your crap, in my mind, is AWWWWWWEsome.

I, too, am a sporadic blogger, just starting, wondering if I should push it further, but trusting my heart and my gut that it needs to be more back-burner than my family and my well being.

By: Charlene Austin

Charlene Austin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:22:34 +0000

I’m so happy to hear this. I need to admit that I have been so close to deleting your blog because it was always just another giveaway or sponsor content. I don’t want to be sold to. I want to enjoy your creativity and laugh at your humor. I found that your blog has changed for a while now and I missed it….missed you! Yay, I’m sticking around now!!

By: Rachel Y.

Rachel Y. — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:42:42 +0000

I’ve been checking in on your blog for the past three years, but have never signed up officially, now I’m going to. Yours is one of the first blogs I connected with. I have four children almost exactly the age as yours, just a few months off here and there. I originally got hooked on your organization ideas. I loved those. I have contemplated started a blog for the past year, but was worried about the time. This year I decided to go for it. I have been trying to figure out what I needed to do to get started. I haven’t set anything up officially because of being sick, etc. Now I have a better idea of what I want to do. I no longer feel the pressure before I even started to make money. You saved me from so many hours away from my family and I am so thankful. I’m ready to start now. I wanted to blog just as a way to chat without having to call someone. I hate making phone calls. Now I feel completely okay with that.