Here are my proudest moments on my blog for 2008! I hope that this helps our newer readers get acquainted with what great things our site has to offer. It is also so great for me to reflect on what has been accomplished this year with our site.
I will not lie, I worked harder than I have ever worked before on my blog and website. With hard work though comes great rhythm, more consistency to my work, and a deeper sense of commitment to my readers. Without you and your comments, of course, there would be nothing to work towards. I look forward to your comments more than I can say- it means so much.
2009 is going to be a great year, I can already feel it. I have great dreams of success and ideas for how I can make this year better. My only hope is to continue to grow our community and that the site continues to inspire you.
Without further adieu, here are our highlights of the year!
Homemaking Highlights
Our New Workspace
Patio Renovation on a Budget
Dressing Up the Front Step for Fall
Gardening for Fall
Finding Beauty in the Ordinary
There are Holes in My House Where My Clutter Used to Be
Crafty Highlights
I Learned to Knit
Rainy Day Survival Kit
Sponge Ball Bullseye
Inexpensive Wall Art
Being a Crafty Parent When You Just Aren’t
Rainy or Snowy Day Scarf
Project Linus Security Blanket
My Hostess Gifts This Year
Round-Up of Homemade Hostess Gifts
Kitchen Highlights
Vanilla Scented Granola
Homemade Pitas
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Adventures in Breadmaking: Artisan Bread in 5
Cracking the McDonald’s Coffee Code
Piggy Pancakes
Fast Peanut Butter Cookies
Fast Coffee Cake
Chicken Enchiladas with Homemade Enchilada Sauce
Homemade Vanilla Chai Tea
Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Our Favorite Cocoa Mix
Lovely Little Birthday Cake
Frugal/Money Highlights
Our Debt Free Party
35 Ways to Save On Your Grocery Budget
Vrooming Through Our Debt
This American’s Dream
Leaner Ground Beef for Less
Snow Days for a Frugal Family
Getting to Know Your Dishwasher
Mommy/Family Highlights
Just Call Me Ticketmaster
We Need to Work On Our Letters
Family Night: Earth Hour
Something Exciting is Happening
Summertime Planning
Dad’s Day Out & Mom’s Day In
And My Heart Breaks…
At the Car Wash
At the Car Wash Part II
Popcorn Fun
An Olympics Family Night
My First Notre Dame Game
A Family Day at the Pumpkin Patch
Making Simple Holiday Memories
Professional Highlights:
Becoming the Home Management Expert for the Kenmore Team
Listed in the Top 10 of the Top 100 PF Blogs
Listed as One of the
Top Ten Most Powerful & Influential Women In Social Media
The MomAdvice Big Give for Faith Mission
Suave Glamour Reel Moments PR Trip
Being part of the Walmart 11 Moms
Visiting the Walmart Headquarters
Speaking on a panel for the ad:tech conference
Demoing crafts & recipes at the American Baby Faire on behalf of Kenmore
Guest Blogging for Martha Stewart
Guest Blogging for the Right@Home Team
Serving on the Advisory Board for Divine Caroline
Writing Monthly for Michiana Family Magazine
Editing for the Family Bliss channel
Public Speaking Engagements for Churches & Mom’s Groups on Saving Money
Meeting Paula Deen
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9 Responses to “A Yearly Recap: MomAdvice.com ‘08 Edition”
Amy, I’ve so enjoyed your site this year. I always learn so much from you, and enjoy your writing. Thanks for sharing with us!
Happy New Year!
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Amy, I discovered the world of blogging this spring and your sites was on of the first ones I added to my regular reading list. I made the Vanilla Chai Tea this week and it was fabulous – I will send a link when I post about it.
On my to do list for 2009 – learn to knit! My friend, Wendy loves to knit and I have forwarded on lots of your ideas and projects to her – she has loved them. Unlike my usual plan of making something huge as a first project, I am going to make those adorable washcloths that you did for holiday gifts. I figure if I work on it all year I will be set in no time – no pressure, I can relax and enjoy it!
Thanks for all your hard work and congratulations on your success.
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Christi- Thank you so much and Happy New Year to you!
Michelle- Oh, I am so glad you liked the Vanilla Chai. That is great to hear and I can't wait to read your entry.
Learning to knit was probably the real highlight of the year. It has changed my life and calmed me. The washcloths are so great to start with. It is like a swatch of pattern so you can learn how to do things, but not be committed to a huge project. I have made so many of them that I lost count, but it was a great way to start. Knittinghelp.com is a great site & I still use You Tube often to try and figure things out that I haven't learned yet.
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Oh, Amy! This post is such a treat for me – a relatively new reader. WOW! SO MANY CONGRATS on your accomplishments. What a year you have had, mama!!
Now I’ll have something to browse and munch on while I’m lazing around today and tomorrow.
Happy, happy New Year!
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Amy, thanks for the mention. Keep up the superb blogging. We always feel inspired when we visit your site.
Cheers,
FIRE Finance
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So many accomplishments! You should be very proud!
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Thanks for all of your hard work! I love reading your blog.
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Oh wow Amy! This is an AWESOME list of highlights for the year! I can’t believe them all! And I am so happy to say that I have enjoyed seeing you experience them all this past year of reading your blog and “talking” online! Thanks for everything that you do. You surely have inspired me to be a better person this last year. Thank you for that!
I wish you more successes for 2009!!
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You’re such an inspiration! I don’t know how you do it all! Keep up the good work.
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