Hello 2016

Can you believe it? 2016. You may have noticed a change to my blog. A year, a new logo. I wanted something fun and colorful….

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Can you believe it? 2016. You may have noticed a change to my blog. A year, a new logo. I wanted something fun and colorful. I’m lovin’ all the watercolor stuff that is out there right now – so why not a watercolor logo too? I was back and forth with what direction I wanted my blog to go – I don’t want a blog where people come just for giveaways but a place where you can actually learn something.

Hello 2016

I’ll continue to have reviews and some giveaways but it won’t be the sole purpose of my blog. Reviews are time-consuming – using the product, taking pictures, editing, writing the blog post, sharing on social media. Its a lot of work and honestly I just have too much stuff! I’m only going to share products my family loves. The post will be less review-y(that is totally not a word, I’m sure) and more organic.

justsharinglife

I’v probably mentioned this before but I work full-time outside the home and it really takes a toll on me. I’ve really felt burnt out last year. I forgot why I started a blog and really got to a point where I didn’t want to do it. Just imagine working full time – driving about an hour each way to work, coming home to cook, bathing the kids, helping with homework, getting them ready for bed, then blog until midnight- 1 am. I was exhausted – mentally. physically exhausted. I took a little blog break over the Holidays to relax and reflectI’m going to work on loving what I do. Doing more DIY, house projects, and just sharing life.

  • More DIY
  • More experiences (like traveling!)
  • More family
  • More of what I’m doing personally – what ebook am I reading, what exercise am I currently loving, what has been my favorite recipe, etc
  • Connect with YOU!
  • Most importantly, enjoy life!

I hope you’ll stick around for the ride! 

XOXO

12 comments

  1. We are going through a blog redesign soon and I can not wait. Starting a new year out on the blog with new look it is so motivating. Good luck in 2016 I am sure its gonna be a great year!

  2. As a blogger myself, I definitely agree about how much time blogging entails. It’s amazing that you maintained a blog along with working outside the home. I love how we reflect during the holidays on how we want the direction of our blogs to go in the new year. Wishing you the best!

  3. Loving the new look! I love seeing how so many different blogs I follow are doing a mini face lift to start the year fresh. I too am adding more travel to my blog. I guess it is kind of selfish because I really want to travel more–and write about it!

  4. I can totally relate to not being able to find the time to write or the feeling of being burnt out. Sometimes I just want to get it all out but can’t find the time to do it. I feel like I am being pulled in every direction except the one I want to be in! lol I look forward to seeing what the new year brings!

  5. I love the fun new colors and changes to your blog. It is colorful and happy! I love the New Year! It makes me want to get all areas of my life updated and in order! I hope you have a wonderful 2016!

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