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Nip it in the Bud

by TerriAnn

As a blogger that concentrates on product reviews, it is very, very, very, VERY easy to get overwhelmed with a backlog of posts to write. Especially around this time of year, my inbox gets blasted with requests from companies to try their items and write honest reviews. This will continue until the new year at which point the work flow is more manageable.

Writing review after review can become monotonous and, well, can suck out any ‘fun’ in writing. Starting now, I’m going to take a deep breath and try to get my creative juices going again.

I have a few topics I’d like to address but I need more. What’s been going on with you? Are there issues you’re concerned with or projects you’ve been working on? Anything interesting happen with you or your kids? Traveled somewhere fun, created something new, or cooking up a storm? I’m all ears 🙂

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14 comments

Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell October 22, 2012 - 12:25 am

That’s why I’m not doing a holiday gift guide. It sucks the fun out of blogging and by Christmas, I’m miserable!

TerriAnn van Gosliga October 25, 2012 - 6:20 pm

Glad to know others are being selective with their reviews as well.

The Mom Jen October 22, 2012 - 8:20 am

I worked all week last week at my kids school, and will do it again 3 days this week. I’m behind, but my family comes first!

TerriAnn van Gosliga October 25, 2012 - 6:21 pm

I totally agree that family comes before blogging!

Jeri October 22, 2012 - 9:15 am

I’ve been too busy to write – all last week I tried to get online and just couldn’t. I think I’m going to have to get up earlier to get writing done. Good luck with the product reviews. I know I’ve come to count on them and to get good tips regarding things to buy and where to go for fun from your site. 🙂

TerriAnn van Gosliga October 25, 2012 - 6:23 pm

Well, I’m anxious for your next entry 🙂 Thanks for the feedback on the reviews – very often I doubt who reads reads and if they’re of any use to others. I’ll keep it up just for you 😛

Rosey October 22, 2012 - 11:15 am

I just started blogging in the summer, so I don’t get a lot of requests…I am however, taking heed of messages like this, in case the blog does take off in the right direction so I can do my best not to become overwhelmed.

TerriAnn van Gosliga October 25, 2012 - 6:24 pm

One other piece then, don’t undervalue yourself by taking on too many low value items or for $ off coupons. You’ll regret being taken advantage of later!

Donna October 22, 2012 - 6:50 pm

I’ve been using a guest blogging site because I’m at my son’s school 3 – 5 days a week, and with his extracurricular activities, taking care of my home, and reviews and giveaways on my blog, I just don’t have the time to do actual writing for the sake of writing. Maybe come January I’ll get back into really writing. 🙂

TerriAnn van Gosliga October 25, 2012 - 6:28 pm

I totally feel you! I hope you’ll be able to focus on the enjoyment of writing in the coming year.

Billie October 22, 2012 - 8:49 pm

I’m actually enjoying the requests I’m getting, much improved from last year. Are you decorating for the fall?

TerriAnn van Gosliga October 25, 2012 - 6:29 pm

I’m not. With all we’ve been dealing with with possibly moving and work changing, decorating is the furthest from my mind. I may have to take on a couple projects to keep my sanity though 😛

Leilani October 23, 2012 - 5:13 pm

I’ve been focusing on doing more holiday crafts. Its fun and it gives me something to blog about.

TerriAnn van Gosliga October 25, 2012 - 6:29 pm

Glad you found something to write enthusiastically about. I love all your photos!

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