For Week 3 of the Review Extravaganza, we are looking back on July, August, and September. You have from today thru Wednesday, December 25th to link up. If you missed week 1 or week 2, no worries- just review January-September in your first post and link it up! Or if you do your full year in one post, link it up next week! There are over $600 in prizes up for grabs for linking up. You can see full details and prize info here.
July
I went to BlogHer in July, getting to spends lots of quality girl time with Ashley of My Front Porch Swing(middle) and Kristen(left, who stopped blogging, but is one of my favorite people). Plus a whole bunch of other amazing blog friends.
Blog Posts
- I’m an Introvert, So… Clearing up some misconceptions about introverts. If you are one, I know you’ll relate.
- It’s Okay to Hate Breastfeeding I breastfed my three boys, but it wasn’t all one beautiful instagram-able moment.
- Easy Ways to Avoid the Summer Slide Suggestions for what you can do over the summer or other breaks to help keep your kids on track in school. Includes free printables. (Pin now for summer!)
- Will I Go Back to BlogHer? I’ve attended multiple blog conferences before, but this was my first BlogHer and the size of it intimidated me. Here are my thoughts after attending.
August
In August, we attended the Family Forward retreat at Universal Studios. This was the highlight of my family’s YEAR. My boys are still talking about everything we did.
Blog Posts
- Family Forward All about our Family Forward trip and why we definitely will be signing up next year.
- The Social Media Pass If we get enough “likes” or “me, too”‘s after sharing something on social media, does that exempt our bad behavior?
- It Gets Easier If you’ve ever had someone tell you “just you wait, this is the easy part” when you were dealing with a rough day with your baby or toddler, this post is for you.
September
1st grade and 3rd grade
Kinderprep
Blog Posts
- To the Mom of the Child Who Bit Mine My thoughts after my preschooler was bitten at school.
- Soccer Mom Problems If you are a soccer mom, I think you’ll relate.
- When to Say No to a Sponsored Post Not every paid opportunity is one you should take.
- Make Ahead Baked Sandwiches (my most pinned recipe this year) and 15 Minute Pasta Romesco (my personal favorite recipe)
Now it’s your turn to review your year with us! You have until next Wednesday to join in and you can catch up if you missed week one. Grab the button from Emmy Mom’s blog, link up below, and don’t forget to visit other linkers, too.
I love these photos of your boys! 🙂
Your boys look so grown up. The trip to Universal sounds like it was a lot fun!
that trip to Universal looks like so much fun!
I’m glad you’ll go back to BlogHer. I plan to go again too.
I love that picture of you three! (And Kristen’s shirt) 🙂
I totally missed some of these posts! I pinned the sliding one just now, as yes that will be perfect for next summer, which will be here before we know it as time really goes so fast.
Yep our oldest two are in the same grades 🙂
I love the boys school pictures, it’s amazing how much they have grown during the year.
I would love to go to BlogHer in CA in 2014, but I know I can’t. Also, it would scare the hell outta me! But I would like to at least have the opportunity at some point.
Okay, wow, third week? I somehow messed up and had week 2 ready to link up…
I remember a lot of your posts, but my fave one from those 3 months was the soccer mom one! I could relate!
Thanks for the fun linkup!
Sandy
OMG, your boys are so grown up!!! SO handsome/sweet 🙂
Nice to catch up again here, it’s been a terribly long time since I’ve stopped by but I think of you often. How were the holidays?? Hope you enjoyed a very merry Christmas with your family!
Also, I’d love one year to attend BlogHer, too, but yea–the size is definitely intimidating for sure. Off to read your recap now. XOXO