Why Do You Blog?

[Mama Ofromance]

Is it for yourself, your kids, money, or the glory of it all?
Why do you blog?

[Sandie Law]

Good question! But...you didn't answer it...why do YOU blog?

Well...Macaroni and Peas is a blog to support my business. I write about food and family, saving time and money, and dealing with things like allergies, diabetes, overweight kids, and picky eaters.

My other blog, Geeked Off!, is more personal. I write about all things geek, whether that's gaming, music, tv, movies, or comics. This blog has been sadly neglected of late. I like having a place where I can write about my weirdness.

Originally, blogging was a way for me to get thoughts out of my head. Blogging morphed into a way to practice writing and then into a way to support my business. I wish I had time to do more blogging, honestly.

[Mama Ofromance]

The reason I blog is because I love to write, and it's something that I can do around my kids. The reason I started blogging Sex Diaries of a Mom was because I felt like I had no one to talk comfortably to about sex - and I felt like I was certain other Moms were the same.

I wanted to create a blog where Moms could openly talk about sex, without feeling uncomfortable, or worried about any graphic stuff.

Thanks for asking!

[Melissa]

I blog just because. I have a lot of things that float around in my head and things I wonder about or question, etc. It's a good release for me, just like my shop is. It's like keeping a diary almost but yet it's more fun because I can hear what others have to say too.

[Tara S. Dickherber, M.Ed, CPC]

I blog for myself, (I love writing) which with my blog aids people in getting to know me so that I can increase my life coaching business so that I can stay at home with my munchkin. My blog is My Life Coach Tara
Oh and if there's glory in blogging it's just the cherry on top!

[Gina Badalaty]

After 6 years, the reasons have changed.

First it was for sanity! Five years ago, we had a baby girl with Down syndrome, post-partum hit too, and between the stress of both, Mom Blog helped me survive.

Then it was to share - I loved learning how awesome it was to be a mom, and then a mom again, and later a special needs mom again. Tough, yes, but wouldn't trade it for the world. I just had to blog when my girls achieved things!

Finally to reach out to others. I was horrified to learn that in some places in the US, you cannot get early intervention or other therapeutic resources for children with certain conditions. That broke my heart, and I am trying to work proactively to come up with a way to help parents in that situation.

I also keep a writer's blog to mark my accomplishments as I also pursue my dream of becoming a full time writer and published author.

[Teresa Olvera]

I am new here but I created my blog just to keep track of all of the sites that I like...if that makes sense!!! It is my go to site which was meant for me only, but would love to share if anyone else is interested in reading...lol...

Here is my blog http://tolvera.blogspot.com/

[Sandi]

I started blogging when my doctor diagnosed me with Hodgkin's Lymphoma two weeks after discovering I was pregnant. I had posted a few myspace blogs to update family here and there when we weren't sure. The first day of treatment they have a counselor talk to you for several hours. Depression is something they were worried about. They suggested I keep a diary of what I was feeling and what I was going through so it turned into a whole seperate blog. I have been keeping it since. I finished chemo, delivered a healthy baby girl, had radiation and was declared in remission in February. My blog has helped me so much in expressing myself, getting my thoughts and feelings out WHEN I am feeling them. I feel very free and just say what I think. I have four kids, I have been married since I was 19. I just celebrated 13 years of marriage. I have a lot in my head and I just write it all down. I have follow ups to make sure the cancer doesn't come back every 3 months and it just really helps to be able to write it down instead of letting that anxiety build up!

[Catherine]

After I gave birth to my daughter I was so totally consumed with my love for her that I threw myself into the job of being her mommy 100%. After a while though, I started feel like I was losing myself as an individual. I started to feel like I wasn't Catherine anymore, that I was just Monkey's Mommy, or Stinky's wife. Although I wouldn't trade being a wife and mother for the world I really started to miss being Catherine too. Evolving Mommy gives me the opportunity to take time for myself everyday without feeling guilty (sometimes at least). It is also is a way for me to connect with other people who may or may not be going through some of the same things.

[DevilishSouthernBelle]

I blog, to quote the blog title of one of your members, because it is truly "cheaper than therapy". Seriously. I love having a place to brag, or to vent, or just to let off some steam by publishing a whole lot of nothing. It's been a great way to meet more moms like me, and more women in general like me. Blogging is a HUGE part of my life.