I Need to Check Myself…and Friday Fives

I posted something on Instagram yesterday about how much I missed the “personal feel” of blogging. I used to go and read everyone’s blog and comment. It felt like I knew them and I built so many great relationships over the years. I have to be honest, I don’t do it as much as I should either. Life gets busy and everyone moves into different stages in life. Life gets FULL. Yet, I still miss the feeling of togetherness I once felt while blogging.
Someone left a comment on my blog yesterday too….
It said that they missed what I used to write about. That my blog is primarily sponsored content and it’s not attractive to readers and not what they want to read. I get it. I do.
I don’t want this to become a review blog and I’m guilty of letting it slowly shift in that direction. It’s hard for me to say “No” to opportunities that seem like fun. And let’s face it getting free stuff is pretty cool. STILL-I don’t want this to become a place where I’m not authentic. Product reviews are not why I started a blog,  I do enjoy doing them….but I need to find a balance.
I need to get back to reality and write about valid topics.  That’s why I started this journey.  I’m not perfect by any means. I will finish up some reviews I’ve had in the works for awhile….but I’m going to try and slow it down a bit. I need to focus on why I’m here. What do I want to say? Sometimes it’s easier to do a review because you don’t have to “think” and just get to write about something someone else has given you.
I hope you don’t resent me for it. I really do value every single person I’ve met through blogging and I truly care about your life too 🙂
Anyway….just wanted to clear the air a bit and I promise things will get a bit more REAL around here!
Linking up with my favorite Friday gals: Darci & Lauren
1.  There’s a fun little project going around on Instagram right now where you can share your favorite coffee mug and talk about why you love it so much, or just why you love COFFEE!  Use #PCMugshots & find out more HERE
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2.  Connor got a torch. He is obsessed. He is “hunting” for everything with it 🙂 D7K_9310
3.  Happy Memorial day weekend!  I am personally looking forward to a 3 day weekend with my boys!  Here’s a flashback of my Ter-Bear in Iraq 2003.  We love our soldiers!iraq5
4.  I received this Pixi Shea Butter Lip Balm in my monthly Birchbox.  I LOVE IT!  It’s super soft and a subtle hint of color.
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5.  Hope everyone has a good weekend.  This Friday has been CRAZY so far!  Whew!28375e63c553d9855cdbd1a650aa18ea

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4 thoughts on “I Need to Check Myself…and Friday Fives”

  2. I am so guilty of reading blogs and not commenting lately! I do miss commenting/getting comments and the fun girls I’ve met by doing so! 🙂 Have a great long weekend!

  3. I have been following your blog for several years. My Avery Claire was born in March 2010, so our babies are close in age. I’m so guilty of never commenting on blogs anymore. Yet, I et so aggravated when no one ever comments on my posts! Of course, I get so behind they may not even be looking anymore! Anyway, your post made me think about it and I’m gonna start making an effort to comment on the blogs I follow!

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