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In the New Year {Blog Edition}

Blogging, blogging, blogging. Where do I begin.

I started this journey to break the monotony of being a SAHM with a small baby. At the time Lil Mama was just 3 months. I was only looking for an outlet, that somehow turned into what seems like a way of life.

While I celebrated my blog anniversary a few months ago, my official move to WP occured January 2010. With my 2nd anniversary just around the corner, again like everyone else I have pondered long and hard about the direction, if any this blog will take in 2012.

For NOW, I have decided to try and grow my little space here in the blogosphere. Blogging is really opening doors and creating opportunities. I would be a fool to not at least TRY to take advantage.

That being said. The content here will not change, but there may be a sponsored post here or there and you may see a few ads in the sidebar. I may link to a product in a normal post or do a giveaway…but the content will not change. I promise to never bring anything here that isn’t relevant.

While the content will remain the same I am also going to expand it a bit to be a little more lifestyle centric. Things that I do in my real life that I don’t document here you will see more of. Like burning up 3 batches of homemade cookies or recipes that I try and fail. Like I don’t share enough already, you will soon be seeing a little more into my life….like you care.

I am also going to start a 52 week project. I’ve seen other bloggers participate in such projects and I would like to post a picture every Wednesday of my children or my family to document their/our growth. Gives me an opportunity to track their growth and work on my photography skills. My camera has been treated like a step child the past few months.

I’m excited for the new year. I really am. I have a few possible partnerships with other bloggers and features and events on the horizon. Hang on for the ride.

I really appreciate all of you for stopping by here.

If you blog, do you have any changes planned for the new year?

  This is a way of life fool! *crip walks on your RSS Feed*

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28 Comments

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    Kenda
    December 28, 2011 at 12:56 am

    OMG!! Can you see me trying to contort my hands into that gangsta blog sign!! LOL
    Can’t wait to see what you have in store for 2012!!

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    Rose's Daughter
    December 28, 2011 at 1:32 am

    Im doing a 52 week project on my blog too. AND a 365 on another…..probably trying to do too much, but we will see!
    And do your thing girl! Take advantage of all of those opportunities!

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    Ticka
    December 28, 2011 at 8:13 am

    Congrats on your blogiversary and all of the new opportunities that are in store for you. I’m hanging on for the ride! I don’t really have anything in store for 2012 on my blog. Just lil old me. My blog is still a baby, so you never know. Maybe next year I will have a post similar to this one.

    http://ticka-spoonfullofsugar.blogspot.com/

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    Nerd Girl
    December 28, 2011 at 9:57 am

    Bwahahahahahahahahaha! Crip walking on my RSS feed?!?!? I think I love you!

    Great blog, looking forward to seeing what the new year brings. I’m going to try to be more consistent in my blogging and maybe do a picture a week as well – great idea!

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      Mimi
      December 29, 2011 at 4:19 am

      Do you see the mental photo of me literally C walking on an RSS Feed *dead*

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    Bud & Leo
    December 28, 2011 at 1:30 pm

    Sounds like some fabulous changes and great things ahead in the new year! Looking forward to reading more! Kelli

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      Mimi
      December 29, 2011 at 4:18 am

      Thanks Kelli. Now keep me drooling with those fab photos and posts you guys are so great at!

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    Prototype Mama
    December 28, 2011 at 1:41 pm

    loving that blog sign! You have some great ideas, can’t wait to check them out. I’m changing things up a little too– my original blog was a fashion blog– then I changed over to what I’m doing now when I moved to WP because my life changing from working in corporate America in a big city to being a SAHM in a small town but I’m bringing back the fashion post and adding some other things. Good luck on your changes– Looking forward to reading.

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      Mimi
      December 29, 2011 at 4:18 am

      I wish you would tell us how you ended up in a small town. The fans want to know!

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    Mrs. Pancakes
    December 28, 2011 at 6:35 pm

    It sounds like amazing things happening on your blog next year..there is so much personality!!

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    Lynn
    December 28, 2011 at 7:40 pm

    Whaaaaat????!!! Gangsta Blogger!!!! Alright now foo! lol

    I ain’t mad at ‘cha… make that money hunni!!!!!

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    Ticka
    December 28, 2011 at 7:46 pm

    Congrats on your new opportunities! I will be glad to stick around and see what’s in store. Looking forward to it!

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      Mimi
      December 29, 2011 at 4:17 am

      Thanks for checking in on your fancy iMac. All kinds of shade and green eyed envy being thrown!!!! J/K!

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    YUMMommy
    December 28, 2011 at 8:44 pm

    LOL at the crip walk. I have lots of changes coming for YUMMommy. I think that as we evolve, so should our blogs. Looking forward to seeing more from L&B in 2012!

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      Mimi
      December 29, 2011 at 4:12 am

      Yes! Our blogs are like our mental homes..if that makes sense. I want to do some redecorating!

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    KalleyC
    December 29, 2011 at 12:39 am

    Hahaha I’m loving that blog sign. I won’t even TRY to do it. I feel you on your changes in 2012–looking forward to what you bring to the bloggy table.

    I have a few more changes in store for my blog now that my layout is done and up. I think it’s important to show the changes that we feel.

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      Mimi
      December 29, 2011 at 4:13 am

      …but you know I tried to recreate the sign. I was successful to, after a few tries!

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    Cam - Bibs & Baubles
    December 29, 2011 at 1:44 am

    Great things in the New Year!!! Looking forward to it!!! Loving what you’re doing around here. Keep it up!

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      Mimi
      December 29, 2011 at 4:14 am

      Awww thank you!

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    Laila @OnlyLaila
    December 29, 2011 at 11:12 am

    It’s been great to watch your blog grow over the months. I am excited to see what 2012 has in store for you. And definitely take opportunities that fit your needs and what you think your readers are interested in. Here’s to an awesome 2012!

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      Mimi
      December 30, 2011 at 3:45 am

      Thanks Laila,

      You have been here since the beginning! I appreciate it!

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    Krissy
    December 29, 2011 at 12:49 pm

    Mimi! Can you not blog bang son! lmao That just had me rollin!

    I don’t plan to change much about my blog at all. I like it just fine lol. I plan to have more Jasmine stories because they never end. I might start doing some reviews on hair products because I try different stuff on me and Jas. That’s pretty much it.

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    Amber
    December 29, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    Umm, okay…being from California I was all, “Ohhh no she dih-ent!” Banging in a blog post? I’ve seen it all!!! LOL This is why I heart you, Mims! You’re wit and comedic timing are impeccable!

    I’m right here with you about elevating my blogger status. I mean, it’s the 2012 thing to do. #teamhustlehard

    I’m excited about the new chapter for all of us! We still need to have that “story” swap, by the way. 😉

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    Melisa - Mommy This and That
    December 29, 2011 at 10:03 pm

    I can’t wait to see your blog continue to grow! If the opportunities are there, take them and run. And if you need a plus one and your normal gals are taken…please feel free to holla!

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    Latorsha
    December 30, 2011 at 12:35 am

    I am excited & you know I’m looking forward to more! Me, well still working on what’s to come in my little blogosphere corner. Stay tuned!

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    Beach Coast Style
    December 30, 2011 at 6:05 pm

    Sounds like good things are happening can’t wait to see your new posts. It’s always fun to come and visit blogs like yours with small children. It brings a smile.

    I did a little change to my blog design and a little header change, not much else. Just trying to keep it moving forward into the new year.

    Thanks Mimi, for stopping by my blog. I really appreciate it! So, let’s smile on and make it happen for 2012!! 🙂

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    Attorney2be
    January 1, 2012 at 12:29 pm

    Happy new year. I don’t get over to your blog as much as I like but I do peak in every now and again. Love your posts and I look forward to your upcoming changes.

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    Alicia @MommyDelicious
    January 2, 2012 at 1:54 pm

    I am way too excited about 2012! It’s gonna be GOLDEN!

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