My 2015 review / 6 months of blogging?

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2015 has been the year I started blogging so here is a little summary of how’s it’s gone.

New mummy blog review of 2015 6 months of blogging

Almost 6 months of blogging has flown by. I love writing and love that now I’m a newly SAHM I have something to concentrate on and use my brain for. Don’t get me wrong, being a SAHM is hard work, it’s non-stop (esp with a baby who doesn’t really nap!), but I love being a mummy and wouldn’t have chosen to become a SAHM if I didn’t. So really this has been a year of changes, not only resigning from work, but also we moved house to our ‘possibly forever home’ – aka I can’t face moving for a long long time house (you can read about my moving house tips here).

 

So, let’s get reviewing! Since starting to blog I have…

Found lovely communities of like minded bloggers: I love the community on Twitter and in the Linkys I love. Big shout outs to #KCACOLS, #BestandWorst, #TheList, #abitofeverything and of course #Coolmumclub.

Loved blogging life: I didn’t appreciated when I started blogging how I’d get sucked in, how I’d read so many amazing blogs each week. How I’d be looking forward to reading posts and commenting. I did for a while get too bogged down and a bit stressed, so I’m going to be linking up a bit less in the new year, and will stick with a few main Linkys, and take part in others less regularly (I’ll still pop by, but I don’t want to be scrimping of scanning posts!)

Received recognition: I was flabbergasted to be Mum Blogger of the Week by Mummy Pages in October, just 3 months after I started blogging, and, was very happy to be included in Tots100 Good Reads in November too. But seriously every time mumsnet, netmums, Tots100 RTs one of my posts I’m on cloud 9!

Written a few reviews – Ume One pushchair, Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep Machine, Ewan the Dream Sheep to name a few. Writing reviews was one of he reasons I started this blog, I always look for ‘real’ reviews before buying anything, and so thought I could just throw my oar into the water too.

Dived into social media: I’ve enjoyed growing my Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram followers, and becoming part of these communities…. Now I just need some Facebook love (begs selflessly, help me please!) ?:-)

Started my own linky: #TheBabyFormula, we have a lovely community and amazing blogs linking up each week. Seriously most posts are welcome 🙂 ?your posts where something is 100% or 2/10, your posts with a funny formula (baby + spag bol = bathtime!), or any number-y posts… Think 11 Things About Me or 10 Reasons I Hate Mondays!
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Found several favourite bloggers: here are my absolute favourite blogs, the ones I click through to straight away:

  1. Mum Muddling Through
  2. Reimer and Ruby
  3. Run Jump Scrap
  4. A Moment With Franca
  5. Mum In Brum
  6. Becoming A Stay At Home Mum
  7. Laura’s Lovely Blog
  8. You Baby Me Mummy
  9. This Lady Writes
  10. Beauty Baby Me
  11. All The Beautiful Things
  12. Confessions of a Crummy Mummy

I really love all these blogs, please stop by and check them all out if you can 🙂

 

Of course a blog is about writing, so here are my top 5 blog posts based on views:

  1. Tongue-Tie Nightmare
  2. 6 Things Only A Parent Would Say
  3. 8am Mummies, How Do You Do It?
  4. 11 Things To Do On Maternity Leave/Just Before Baby Arrives
  5. 6 Ways To Have A Hot Cup Of Tea

Of course views, are one thing, but three of my favourites are missing from that list. They are:?The Baby Led Weaning Coefficient, What Being a Parent REALLY Means & The Nap Time Poem

New mummy blog6 ways to have a hot cup of tea

I was going to write my 2016 aims here too, but I think that’s quite enough for one blog post! And more importantly, I’ve just had a whiff of a rather smelly nappy #joysofmummyhood

Thank you so much for being such loyal readers and coming back time and time again, I really appreciate every click, every view and every single comment (I will get on top of replying to all comments again, sorry),

Wishing you and yours all the best for 2016,

Lynne xx

 

 
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34 Comments

  • Reply
    Emma Jones
    January 1, 2016 at 8:30 pm

    Great post lynne. I’ve only recently got seriously into blogging. Found the vast array of linkys mind blowing. Will definitely check out the ones you shouted out. Heard of #kcacol but not the other 2. You’ve achieved a lot in 6 months. Well done you.
    Life in the Mum’s Lane

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      newmummy
      January 4, 2016 at 3:25 pm

      Thank you, it’s great fun and such a great community x

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    Min
    January 1, 2016 at 10:32 pm

    I can’t believe you’ve only been blogging for 6 months and you’ve already achieved so much! I have been plugging away at it in one form or another for years. I need to up my game….Happy new year and hope this year brings even better things. #thelist
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      newmummy
      January 4, 2016 at 3:24 pm

      Thank you 🙂 I did have a craft blog years ago, but it was a completely different to what blogging is now! Your blog is fab x

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    Baby Isabella
    January 1, 2016 at 10:55 pm

    Sounds like you are off to a great start! All the best with the smelly nappies and your blogging journey x #TheList x
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    MMT
    January 2, 2016 at 8:12 am

    Hi Lynne! So chuffed you included me in your list… We both started blogging around the same time, so I’ve loved watching your blog grow and get better and better. Happy New Year Hun! X
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      newmummy
      January 4, 2016 at 3:17 pm

      Your blog is great mrs! I think similarly of yours 🙂

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    Fi - Beauty Baby and Me
    January 2, 2016 at 7:21 pm

    Love this post honey – you’ve had a great year and heres to what 2016 has in store xxx #justanotherlinky

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    Nicole
    January 3, 2016 at 2:36 am

    Congrats on starting your blog! You’ve done so much in such a short time #justanotherlinky
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    Life as Mum
    January 3, 2016 at 3:05 pm

    Oh wow your blog is only 6 months old? You’ve done fantastic. Well done!
    Thank you for linking up with #justanotherlinky
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      newmummy
      January 4, 2016 at 3:16 pm

      Thank you, and thanks for hosting x

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    New Mummy Blog's 2016 Blogging Goals - New Mummy Blog
    January 3, 2016 at 5:35 pm

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    Sarah
    January 4, 2016 at 5:31 am

    Hey Lynne, I’ve been blogging a similar time to you so it’s great to hear your experiences…also have just found your linky!! Hope you haves great 2016 xx
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      newmummy
      January 4, 2016 at 3:15 pm

      Happy 2016 to you too! And thanks for joining the linky x

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    Jessica Powell
    January 4, 2016 at 1:00 pm

    Haha, I loved that post about having a hot cup of tea. Here’s to an even more successful 2016! 🙂 #TheBabyFormula
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      newmummy
      January 4, 2016 at 3:15 pm

      Thank you ☕️☕️☕️

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    Jenny (Midwife and Life)
    January 5, 2016 at 10:57 am

    I’m close to 6 months too, it’s amazing how sucked in you get! #Thebabyformula
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    Su {Ethan & Evelyn}
    January 5, 2016 at 1:37 pm

    lol! 6 ways to have a hot cuppa. I just re-heated mind in the microwave. So bad! Great review of your blog. Again, you have done extremely well! Well done you! x
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    Natalie Streets
    January 5, 2016 at 9:36 pm

    I’m so glad that you’ve enjoyed blogging – I started blogging privately and have definitely enjoyed it so much more since I “came out” in the blogging community. Everyone is lovely!!
    I’m also a SAHM and I completely agree about being able to use your brain 🙂
    #thebabyformula
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    Katy
    January 6, 2016 at 10:44 am

    Wow, you’ve achieved so much in 6 months, that’s really impressive! I’m 3 months in, and while I’ve not achieved anywhere close, I’m finding blogging really helpful for my state of mind and getting my thoughts clear on things. I’m loving it!
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    Sarah Howe (@RunJumpScrap)
    January 6, 2016 at 7:16 pm

    AWw thanks for the mention! I love your blog too. You have done ace! I have never had a Netmums or anything like that in almost a year so amazing. Keep at it and I’m sure 2016 will be a brill one for you. Thanks for linking up with #bestandworst and see you soon xx
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    Nige higgins
    January 6, 2016 at 8:18 pm

    Sounds like you are having a fab time blogging hope 2016 is successful for you #bestandworst

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    Something Crunchy Mummy
    January 6, 2016 at 8:43 pm

    You have had an incredible start to your blog. And such a great round up! Thanks for linking up to #justanotherlinky xx
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    Laura's Lovely Blog
    January 7, 2016 at 3:45 pm

    Wow I am so taken aback to be included in your favourite bloggers, thank you so much and well done on all you have achieved in the last 6 months 🙂
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      newmummy
      January 9, 2016 at 8:41 pm

      Thank you Laura! I do love your blog! X

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    Amy @ Mr and Mrs T Plus Three
    January 7, 2016 at 11:24 pm

    What a lovely round-up and amazing at what you have achieved during these first 6 months. I’m positive your blog will continue and be super successful throughout 2016. Some amazing blogs on your top ten-many of my favs there too. Thanks for linking up to #thelist x
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      newmummy
      January 9, 2016 at 8:39 pm

      Thank you Amy! That really means so much to me 🙂 x

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    Mommy's Little Princesses
    January 10, 2016 at 8:36 am

    Well done Lynne! You have come so far in such a short time and your post are never short of entertaining. Here’s hoping this year will be even better. Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next Sunday.xx #KCACOLS
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    Julie Downes
    January 10, 2016 at 9:28 pm

    You’ve achieved so much in 6 months, great review of it! #KCACOLS
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    Sarah | Life of a Digital Mum
    January 12, 2016 at 7:53 pm

    Wow you’ve done so well! I only started blogging in August, and have definitely got off to a slower start than you! I will keep an eye on your blog for tips and ideas 😉

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    A Moment with Franca
    January 13, 2016 at 11:35 am

    OMG I’m so touched that you have included me in your list of favourite blogs and also #kcacols of one of your favourite linkies!!! Thank you so much!!! What a honour lovely!! I love your blog too. I can’t believe you are only 6 months. We kind of start at the same time. Your posts are always fun and they also have a message which is what I like the most! You will have an amazing 2016 I know for sure. I will definitely visit you when I’m visiting Nick’s brother & cia at Cheltenham! It would be nice to have a cup of coffee and meet you in person!! Yaay!! Thanks so much for sharing this at #KCACOLS. 🙂 x
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