One Year and Counting…

by Kate on January 26th, 2010 | 21 Comments » | In Blogging, Life

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A big milestone has come and gone and I didn’t even notice! On January 22, The Shopping Mama turned 1! Woo hoo! In the days leading up to the 22nd I thought about what I’d write, but then the day came and went and I totally forgot.

Over the last year, I’ve written over 650 blog posts on The Shopping Mama. You’ve left over 49,600 comments. (More, actually. Some were lost in the switch from Blogger to WordPress in November.) I’ve had amazing opportunities: the ABC Kids Expo, talking to Annabel Karmel, joining the ShopatHome.com Blogger Advisory Board, to name a few. (There are far too many to name everything!)

Most importantly, for me, the blog has been an outlet and a way to connect with other moms. It’s a way to feel productive while staying at home with my kids. I love that the blog is MINE and all mine. It’s a great source of pride for me and I work very hard every day to make it something I’m proud of. But, honestly, I am most thankful for the connections I’ve made and the friendships I’ve developed because of the blog – with old friends and those I’ve never met in person.

So, THANK YOU for reading. THANK YOU for being a part of this. And, THANK YOU for your support and friendship.

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Kate started The Shopping Mama™ in January 2009 when she traded in online legal research and writing for locating the best products for children. She shops for a 4.5 year old boy and 2.5 year old girl and is pregnant with baby number 3 due to arrive in March. Kate and her family recently relocated to steamy Montgomery, Alabama and are happy to be living all together as a family of four after surviving a one year deployment. Read more about her pregnancy on the BabyCenter Momformation blog.

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Comments (21)

  1. Jennifer B.

    January 27, 2010

    congrats! Happy belated blog b-day

  2. Jana

    January 27, 2010

    Congrats, Kate! I bet you didn’t know one year ago how big this would get! Looking forward to many more years of giveaways, reviews, and of course pics of your cutie pies :-)

  3. Mara

    January 27, 2010

    Love your blog – I wish I could buy everything you show:)

  4. Emilie

    January 28, 2010

    I had no idea we stared blogging around the same time. Mine is February 5th but I’m throwing a bash for the month of February. Congrats to us both and here is to another great year!

  5. Tiffany

    January 31, 2010

    Congratulations on your blogoversary! You are such a huge “mommy blogger” in my mind, and I am so surprised to hear that you’ve only been around for a year. You’ve done an amazing job in that time!

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      Kate

      Thank you, Tiffany! What a sweet compliment. I’m flattered!

  6. Ann

    February 4, 2010

    one year,,,,and many more!

  7. Kowanda

    February 6, 2010

    Congrats! I look forward to another exticting year of your blogs.

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