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Permalink Reply by Catherine on November 4, 2008 at 11:41pm

I don't think that I have overly funny of witty things to say, my life is not exciting or really anything but normal, but I desperately needed a way to use my brain beyond singing silly songs, cooking dinner and doing laundry. Since we are a one car family I get out of the house rarely so I was searching for a way to interact with other moms and maybe learn how to do something new. I love my family more than anything but it sure is nice to take some time for myself.

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Permalink Reply by Mary Salvato on November 5, 2008 at 1:08am

A creative outlet, networking with other moms, the satisfaction of sticking with it, 'perks'...

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Permalink Reply by Patsyk on November 5, 2008 at 8:51am

I started blogging as a way to keep track of recipes I made and how my family enjoyed them. After awhile I discovered I enjoyed writing and that has kept me going... wanting to improve my writing skills to a point where I might be able to submit some freelance articles at some point. In spite of working outside the home, I manage to find time after the kids go to bed to do my blogging... it keeps me happy and sane, because it is something that is mine.

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Permalink Reply by Finn on November 5, 2008 at 8:58am

I stay at home with four kids, home-school, cook, clean, wipe tails, etc...blogging is something just for me. For me to write whatever comes to mind and be able to have contact with the outside world. I love chatting with other bloggers and reading about their lives. I also use it as a family journal...good way to keep track of what was going on at any given time.. :)

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Permalink Reply by Mandy on November 5, 2008 at 5:16pm

I blog because I enjoy writing about the places that my son and I have gone together.
I also blog because I like getting positive feedback from other parents when they find a new place to go on my site.
-Mandy

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Permalink Reply by Joanna Sprik on November 5, 2008 at 5:57pm

i enjoy blogging because i am a people person. i love to share with others. i love to meet new people and share ideas and opinions with others!! because of my bipolar and borderline personality, i do not work well in a "job" atmosphere so i am having fun finding things i can do from home, online, in fact!!

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Permalink Reply by Kalisha on November 5, 2008 at 9:39pm

For me it's been a great way to rediscover myself and actually do something for me. I'm a stay-at-home mom and after my oldest was born we started to go through tough times and then we had our second--I had tunnel vision and knew that no matter what I wanted to be the best Mom so I completely immersed myself into my children and their upbringing. Now that the dust has settled a bit in our lives I began to blog as a way to share my ideas, experiences and thoughts on Motherhood and raising my two girls. It has helped me to regain some happiness and a sense of myself away from my kids even though I do blog about them 90% of the time. That is why I blog. And you're right it is a lot of work, but besides housework, errands and entertaining my kids we aren't really that busy. I usually blog early in the morning, during naps and after bedtime. It has been a lot of fun to read other blogs and make imaginary bloggy friends that I hope to meet at the next Blog Her!
Kalisha

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Permalink Reply by jinniver on November 6, 2008 at 12:13am

I like talking about my fiber arts in excruciating detail, and that's more acceptable in a blog than a social situation. :-) Besides, when I started my blog, I didn't really have a "real life" fiber arts community to talk with, and this was the closest I could come. I also really enjoy writing.

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Permalink Reply by Jen on November 6, 2008 at 9:03am

Why do I blog?? That's an easy question! It makes me not so lonely throughout the day. I am a SAHM of 3, with all of my friends that I did have, having drifted away, so blogging gives me a sense of community and people to talk to throughout the day.

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Permalink Reply by Amy K on November 6, 2008 at 10:59am

I started blogging for fun. Just a little thing to do. I'm not funny (on purpose) but I am occassionally opinionated. I've made some good online friends through my blog. and I've inspired others to start blogging too. I don't feel pressured to blog everyday (except during Nov) so I get to it when I can. It's fun, it's easy and it's an easy way to share what's going on.

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Permalink Reply by Elle Burton on November 6, 2008 at 11:47am

I started blogging with my sister as something fun to do and to keep us close even though we live 400 miles apart. I admit I had no idea how much time it would consume or how much I would love it. There are so many great Mom Bloggers out there and so much support for each other. It would be great if we made a little money at this, but we're having fun no matter what.

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Permalink Reply by mannequin on November 7, 2008 at 1:43pm

Hi Lee! I started blogging a couple years ago when I found myself magically transplanted to a state in which I knew no one. It was a way to connect with other moms of like mind.
The thing is, I don't have time to go out and hang out with the girls since I'm a busy mom and to be honest, I'd rather spend time with my son or crafting anyway.
Having a blog allows me to get to know other moms in that kind of pop in and out of the house feeling. I can always find a few minutes at my computer a day. I also like getting great ideas from collaborating with other moms; it's fun to see what went on at their house last night.

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