I thought that if I gave it some time, my blogging mojo might return. I thought maybe I was just suffering BlogHer backlash and I’d be able to push through it. I thought that maybe the reason I didn’t feel like blogging was because I’m pregnant and morning sickness is kicking my butt.
But two months later, I have come to realize that I don’t love blogging like I did when I first started. I dreaded the idea of writing a post. Or editing pictures for a new recipe tutorial. Or pitching a company for a review and giveaway. It wasn’t fun anymore. It started to feel like a job….and I already have a full-time one of those.
I thought about all of this for a while and have finally come to the decision to stop blogging. It was not a decision I came to lightly but I truly feel it is the right decision for me and my family.
There are just other things I want to do with my time right now. I’d like to sit down and read a whole book. And finally learn how to use my DSLR. And do a craft project without working about how to get the most “pinnable” picture of it.
Not to mention finish cooking Baby #2 and prepare to have a newborn in the house again.
I have so appreciated the community that has grown around this blog over the past two years. It is definitely the part of blogging that I will miss the most. Thank you for sticking around and supporting me.
So, goodbye….for now. Who knows what the future might bring? I may be back sometime down the road. But for now, I’m off to new adventures. Goodbye.
I hope you come back after baby #2 shows up. I’ll miss your posts!
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I’m sorry to see you go but know all too well the loss of the blogging mojo! Enjoy your pregnancy, have fun and maybe we’ll see you back some day!
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Erin, I’m really sorry to hear this! I hope that you join the blogging world again when you are ready. I think you have a lot to offer!
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Good for you! It’s good that you are doing this for the reason you are and a new baby takes a ton of battery juice. Blessings
So happy for your news about the new baby. Congrats!
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YOu are stopping for the right reasons soo often my kids say really a picture for the silly blog. I have more blog than family pics on my computer I need to rethink that too Have fun living life without a camera at least for those reasons but now to capture your family
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You will be missed Erin. Our family has loved your blog. That said, do what feels right and happy, guiltfree! Everything we do should be a joy! (ok, maybe not scrubbing the toilets), but follow your passions, even as they change and morph and change in priority! It’s time for you time. Let us know though, if you return down the line! We’ve LOVED your writings!
Erin – You will definitely be missed! I love your posts – especially your recipe & craft tutorials & ideas – you always have such fun, creative ideas! That’s exciting news about Baby #2, though & I totally understand about wanting to focus on your family right now. I don’t know how you did it with keeping up with a blog & working full time & keeping up your family, too! I wish you the best & hope to keep in touch!
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