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Permalink Reply by Alaina Maier on May 11, 2010 at 9:03am

I feel the same way. I am new to the blogging world. I just created my blog a few weeks ago and through browsing blogs I find a lot of surface level blogs on giveaways and coupons and tips and stuff, I am looking for the real stuff as well. I am a Navy wife and SAHM to a 21 month old daughter. My blog is about my life with these roles and the thoughts I have about stuff and things I am dealing with and learning in my life. Check it out if you want. I love your blog and I check up for new posts on a regular basis :)
http://reflectionsofanavywife.blogspot.com/

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Permalink Reply by Angelia Sims on May 17, 2010 at 7:59am

I started a Mom Bloggers group just for that reason. I couldn't find any content that wrote about life. I thought it would be easier if bloggers like us had an exclusive group to go to.
Real connections, Real Content Group

Then I changed jobs and haven't been around as much but I still believe it's a great group. We are out here. :-)

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Permalink Reply by Kelley Nettles on May 18, 2010 at 8:46am

I know what you mean!! My blog is mostly funny stories which are sometimes about my kids & sometimes not. I want to see more "real" blogs, too. I plan to check out yours! Mine is www.kelleysbreakroom.blogspot.com. It is a real one- I promise!

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Permalink Reply by Karen Lisa on May 31, 2010 at 11:19am

I blog a lot about my life and post tons of photos of my son and family. I'm working on posting more stories but my family always requests photos so I tend to focus a lot on that. I'm a professional photographer so it's easy for me. :)

Your blog is just adorable.... I am following you with GFC. Please check me out and follow back if you like! :)

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Permalink Reply by Penny @ iCouldbeFake.com on May 31, 2010 at 5:22pm

Wow. I have so many... lol.

My craft blog is here: http://scrappinpenny.blogspot.com

My mom blog is here: http://www.momihealth.com

My personal bitchy blog is here: http://icouldbefake.blogspot.com

My store blog, for my digital stamps for scrapbooking is here: http://creationsbypenny.blogspot.com

LOL. I'll follow you if you follow http://www.momihealth.com

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Permalink Reply by lindsey on June 2, 2010 at 10:30am

I so agree! All I ever so any more is giveaways and junk! okay everyone likes to get something but it should be more than giveways, reviews and coupons..
Any who I am fixing to check out some blogs from the ladys that have posted her and heres mine if you wanna peak.
I have been blogging about a year but didnt like were my other blog had gone, so here is my newest creation, its about the adventures of me and my five year old in crafting, life and anything we love.
http://deepseasparkle.blogspot.com/

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Carpenter on June 2, 2010 at 10:45am

I've been blogging for nearly a year now, but had the same issue with all the darn giveaways, reviews, etc. I want to offer such things on my blog -- as there is SOME value in it -- but didn't want it to be the focus. So I created a page on my site specifically for reviews and contests and such. I call it the "Back Room" and it's the last tab on my site. On the front page I write about life as a mother, grandmother, messed up individual searching for the true meaning of life and myself ... and more. You can check it out at http://www.grandmasbriefs.com. The Back Room concept seems to work pretty well in keeping editorial and advertising (or schlock) separate.

Plan to stop by your blogs, too. This is a good discussion we got going here!

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Permalink Reply by Yolie at Sophisticate Style on June 2, 2010 at 11:38am

Great Blog. I'm now a follower. I'm new to blogging. I do it for fun, but I like to mix things up too. I'm a crafter at heart, so I like to do tutorials and stuff like that. I also try to have a giveaway each month. I do notice that a lot of the blog giveaways have so many requirements though. They are nice, but you have to do so much work for them. I try to make my giveaways fun.... no strings attached, heck, you dont even have to follow me to enter.

I hope mine is what you might consider a "real blog".

**Yolie

http://SophisticateStyle.blogspot.com

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Permalink Reply by Yolie at Sophisticate Style on June 2, 2010 at 2:42pm

Like your blog. I want to follow, but I dont see a google followers section?

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Permalink Reply by Melissa on June 2, 2010 at 7:03pm

OMG! I was just tweeting about this today!!!! My google reader is full of reviews/giveaways anymore and nothing personal! I wish I could have the reader sort them out for me so I didn't have to scroll through all the advertising.

I do do reviews on my site but keep it limited to 2-3 a week and balance it out with just as many --if not more---personal posts. I fell of the blogging wagon for awhile but now that I'm back on, that is my goal. i want people to be inspired by my site, not just get ads from it!

Maybe we should start an MBC group for personal, real-life bloggers or something. lol

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Permalink Reply by Kim on June 3, 2010 at 5:15pm

I often wonder if my blog is seriously lacking because I haven't loaded it up with giveaways, coupons, and other such stuff that savvy bloggers seem to include on their blog. But, I am not a blogger hungering for tons of readers and props and all that stuff. Well, I do like comments and general sharing of funny stories, info, tips, etc. but I am not worried about having oodles of readers and sponsors and things. If you would like to follow my blog for random topics of motherhood, family life, dogs, occasional recipes, craftiness, etc. then hop on over and I would be glad for feedback and to follow you. Good luck.

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Permalink Reply by Roodlyne on June 3, 2010 at 5:23pm

I have a real blog, no giveaways there just my ranting! check me out leave a comment if you like it or not
http://supermomplace.com/

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