Posts Tagged ‘Momz Share participant’
Posted by JennieG on 11th March 2010
Name and Name of Blog: Maggie McGary, Mizz Information
Twitter name: @Maggielmcg
Tell us a little bit about your blog: I used to just blog about random stuff, then I kept reading how it was better if you picked one topic to blog about, so I started blogging about social media and realized I had a lot to say about it so it stuck. I blog about social media–trends, what’s new, what’s coming, and what bugs me about it. I work for an association so I also blog about social media as it relates to associations.
Most surprising or coolest thing that has happened as a result of your blogging? When I started blogging in 2006, it a) never occurred to me that anyone would actually read it and b) that I’d end up getting a job because of it. Both have happened; I don’t have a ton of readers but more than I used to, and my posts are frequently featured in other places, which is nice. And I am the online community & social media manager for an association.
What do you love the most about blogging? That I can write about whatever I want, when I want–and only if I want to. When I’m not feeling it, I don’t do it.
Name one thing that might surprise people about you. I have webbed toes (some–not all of them!)
Aside from blogging, what would you name as some of your passions? My family, reading, movies, anything cute and Japanese, social media, home decorating.
We all love to discover new blogs. Name two of your favorite blogs on the internet!
Stuff White People Like because it’s hilarious
Cute And Devil – my sister’s blog
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Posted by JennieG on 11th March 2010
Name and Name of Blog: Jill Berry / Musings from Me on Kids, Preteens, and Teens
Tell us a little about yourself and your other blogs:
I live about halfway between DC and Baltimore. I’m not a native Washingtonian or a Baltimorean. I grew up in England…Manchester to be precise. I came to Maryland after college in Pennsylvania. Actually, it is even more complicated than that. Here’s my life in a 140 character tweet:
Born UK. Lived US frm aged 4-9. Lived UK aged 9-10. Lived US aged 11. Lived UK aged 12-18. Moved 2 PA 4 college. After graduation moved MD
I write about raising kids near DC for DC Metro Moms. I am the Parenting and Families Editor for DC Ladies. I am also at the Baltimore Parenting Tweens Examiner. In addition, I write for TypeAMom about Preteens
In my spare time (ha ha), I am the new City Leader for DC City Mommy which is a place for moms to share parenting tips, find an activity or school for their child, and meet other moms. Join us!
I participate on the Family Circle site: Momster.com, the site for moms of tweens and teens. Come join my group on Chores for Tweens and Teens. I write a blog for Momster, too.
Twitter name: @MusingsfromMe and @KidPreteenTeen
Tell us a little bit about your blog:
I am raising a kid, a preteen, and a teen and living to blog about it at http://www.musingsfromme.com. I did not start blogging until my youngest was 5. I have no recent pee, poop, or throw up stories to share. Instead, I must tread through the minefield of what I can and cannot blog about with my tween and teen girls. Both have been known to check out my blog from time to time, which keeps me on my toes!
Most surprising or coolest thing that has happened as a result of your blogging?
I was interviewed twice by local TV. I was interviewed by Fox 45 Baltimore about my children’s experiences with Yoursphere.com: an online social network that puts safety first and is an alternative to Facebook and MySpace.
WUSA gave me the chance to test out a new cleaning tool. Click to see if it worked or not.
What do you love the most about blogging?
The community. I have met more people in the last year of blogging than during my entire life. I am a quiet person, but blogging, tweeting, and connecting with people online has given me a voice.
We all love to discover new blogs. Name two of your favorite blogs:
I check a couple of blogs regularly. I like to find out what is happening in the lives of the bloggers:
Notes From The Trenches - Chris is a mom of 7 who used to homeschool when she lived in New England. her kids range in age from 5 to 15. Chris tells it like it is. She shares funny stories, like the time her son exclaimed “That is the saddest thing in the world!” when he watched a box of donuts roll off the shopping cart and get crushed by a car.
Woulda Shoulda – Mir is a divorced and re-married mom of 2. She blogs about life in the South from the perspective of a former northerner. She blogs about her struggle to come up with a diagnosis for her square peg round hole son.
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Posted by JennieG on 1st March 2010
Name and Name of Blog: Michelle, Wife and Mommy
Other blogs you write that you would like me to include: DC Metro Moms, and a review blog that has yet to be launched!
Twitter name: @wifeandmommy
Tell us a little bit about your blog:
Wife and Mommy is a blog about my life…and this season of my life is mostly focused on being a wife and mommy and raising biracial kids. Yet I consider the many different aspects of my life, so I blog about anything that catches my attention, thoughts that pop into my head, books I like, etc. It’s a mish-mash and you never know what you’re going to find!
Please answer TWO of the following questions: (Your choice.)
Name one thing that might surprise people about you: I am the first person in my family–immediate and extended–to become a U.S. citizen. I beat them all by being born here while they were waiting to become naturalized citizens! As a result, I straddled two cultures as I was growing up, and now I work to incorporate both as I am am raising my own children.
Aside from blogging, what would you name as some of your passions? I love to read. The Husband knows that when I hunker down with a good book and and a warm blanket, he has lost me for a good chunk of time. I’ve also recently become enamored with knitting. I find it very soothing, and I like having a sense of accomplishment as I look over my work-in-progress!
We all love to discover new blogs. Name two of your favs!
Lumpyhead is one of my favorite blogs, mostly because she has a sharp wit and keeps me laughing. It also helps that she is my doppelgänger. Our lives have similarities–we each have three gorgeous biracial children in a boy-girl-boy combination, we both live in the NoVA area, and we often mistake ourselves for the other! But our lives also have differences, namely that she has a high-ranking, powerful job that makes me oooh and ahhh. I aspire to grow up to be like her one day.
Big Red Kitchen is another favorite blog I like to follow. I mean, who doesn’t love pictures of yummy-licious foods that make you drool? I do. I am not a foodie, although I appreciate good food! Robin Sue has great recipes that are easy enough for me to follow and she has not lead me astray yet.
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Posted by JennieG on 25th February 2010
Name and Name of Blog: Beth Schillaci and MyPOV
I also blog about social media and marketing at Marketing Roadhouse
Twitter name: @bethschillaci
Tell us a little bit about your blog:
I have had my business blog for over a year and really wanted to have an outlet for my other interests in life. MyPOV was actually one of my New Year’s resolutions so it is pretty new. I’m still finding my voice but MyPOV is mainly my musings on life, work, food and photography.
Most surprising or coolest thing that has happened as a result of your blogging?
I have to admit the coolest thing is that people are actually interested in my personal side and my interests.Yes, I am a dork, I know. I have embraced it. It took a long time to build a community for my marketing blog, but comments came right away with MyPOV. I love the sharing of interests and passions on my blog. I also learn so much from the people that take the time to comment.
What do you love the most about blogging?
I find it almost like therapy. It’s a place I can go and express my thoughts, ideas, and mistakes. The bonus is people join me in the conversation and share their thoughts, ideas and mistakes. So cool. I’m also finding I am trying and learning new things to keep feeding the content which doesn’t suck either. I must say my family is enjoying all the new baked goods too.
We all love to discover new blogs. Name two of your favorite blogs on the internet!
You mean besides Hip As I Wannabe and Chicken Nuggets of Wisdom?
I do love my friend’s blog Frederick Foodie. I love to hear what new things she has cooking in her kitchen.
The other blog that is my go-to when I need a good laugh is Cake Wrecks .
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