Idea Bin

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Permalink Reply by Penny on July 14, 2008 at 4:10pm

Recently I ran across these two websites, which are great for ideas I think: http://creativewritingprompts.com/ and the better of them (for blogging anyway) http://journalingprompts.com/

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Permalink Reply by Jen on July 14, 2008 at 5:57pm

Share a favorite childhood memory...
...a family tradition
...your favorite recipe
...a movie/book review
...interview your child/husband/neighbor

Write about your recent vacation.
...chronicle your visit to the hairdresser
...chronicle a day "in your life"
...photograph your garden and share
...make your "bucket list"

Oh I can go on and on...

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Permalink Reply by Jennae @ Green Your Decor on July 14, 2008 at 7:19pm

For me, idea generation is easy due to the nature of my blog. All I have to do is find a great new green product to feature. But I can definitely relate with creative block. What works best for me is to step away from the computer and work in general for a while, then come back hen I can better focus.

I love Jen's suggestions, though!

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Permalink Reply by Jen on July 14, 2008 at 7:24pm

Thanks Jennae...these are definately general, mom blogger ideas. When you have a more specific blog approach or theme, these may not work. *blush*

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Permalink Reply by kristen andrews on July 14, 2008 at 7:36pm

What I do is when I have an idea I write it down since sometimes my ideas come in batches that way I can refer back to it when needed. I am a bit all over the place on my blog and share a lot of my experiences w/ my kiddo.

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Permalink Reply by Gayle on July 15, 2008 at 2:36pm

I just went to journaling prompt - what a cool site!!! thanks for the link!

Penny said:

Recently I ran across these two websites, which are great for ideas I think: http://creativewritingprompts.com/ and the better of them (for blogging anyway) http://journalingprompts.com/

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Permalink Reply by Pepper on July 16, 2008 at 12:38pm

I usually take 15 minutes every so often and just write down blogging ideas in a little notebook. I also enter them into my blog and save them as drafts so I can work on them when I'm feeling inspired.

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Permalink Reply by Blessedhsmama on July 16, 2008 at 5:49pm

kristen andrews said:

What I do is when I have an idea I write it down since sometimes my ideas come in batches that way I can refer back to it when needed. I am a bit all over the place on my blog and share a lot of my experiences w/ my kiddo.

Hi Kristen, so nice to "see" you over here!

I do the same, I write down everything and take pics of everything, I never ever run out of ideas as long as I am jotting down the days ins and outs! Thoughts and reflections. If I don't write it down I forget within minutes lol. Running after 4 little boys will do that to ya. :0)

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