Who Is The Suburban Mom?
I love to write, and I love to share. While I am lucky enough to write for work, I need an outlet to write about things I enjoy. First came the blog for my daughter, but that’s all about her – I still need something for me. So, who am I? I am The Suburban Mom.
I live in the heart of Suburbia, and my life revolves around my suburban family. Perhaps it is my impending birthday, when I will be (gasp) the big 30, but I have suddenly realized that I have become the quintessential Mom. And, more importantly, I am not alone and I LOVE it!
The other day an old friend (code for HS boyfriend) came to visit, and while we are roughly the same age (he is actually slightly older) his tales of life as a bachelor in the big city are a stark contrast to my own life. As D finished another tale of adventure he mentioned his new residence – a Ritz Carlton Hotel. He lives at the Ritz! Yes, it turned out to be a residential wing, but it is still a Ritz with room service and a concierge service. Unfortunately for him, housekeeping isn’t part of the package so he had to hire his own housekeeper to come in twice a week to clean, do laundry and iron his sheets. Listening to D’s life in “La-La-Land,” as I like to refer to it, I thought about the five loads of laundry I completed on Friday and the three items that have been sitting at the foot of my bed for months that I finally ironed just that morning. In suburbia, we moms do our own laundry and ironing, or it just doesn’t get done. But aside from the chores, I have something D is missing, I have a family. Yes, his tales are exciting, but I LOVE my life as The Suburban Mom!
So, what can you find here?
In my tales as The Suburban Mom I share my trials and successes with DIY projects, product reviews both good and bad as we try new things, the scoop on hot deals for penny-pinching moms like me, anecdotes of a 1-year-old, and anything else that comes up in my life as The Suburban Mom.
I hope you enjoy reading my tales as much as I enjoy writing them. I love suggestions, so if you want me to try something – a DYI, a product, a restaurant or something else I am open to ideas. And please, share your comments with me so I don’t feel like I am writing into the void. In the mean time, sit back and set up your RSS feed. You are now setting forth on a journey with The Suburban Mom.
As seen on:
Tip Junkie March 5, 2010 – Spring Break Activities for Kids
Simply Stacie March 7, 2010 - Blog Spotlight: The Suburban Mom
Today I would like to welcome Jen from The Surburban Mom. I had a chance to learn more about her blog and here’s what she had to say…
Please tell me about yourself.
I am TheSuburbanMom. I live in the heart of Suburbia, and my life revolves around my suburban family. Perhaps it was my recent birthday, when I turned (gasp) the big 3-0, but I have suddenly realized that I have become the quintessential Mom. And, more importantly, I am not alone and I LOVE it! So, who am I? I’m a SAHM, I’m a WAHM, I’m a WOHM. I’m thrifty, I’m green, I’m a toy-picking-up machine. I’m a woman, I’m a wife, I’m a Modern Momma. I am The Suburban Mom. Come read my tales of life in suburbia as a modern-day mom at www.TheSuburbanMom.com.
Please tell me about your blog.
My blog is me. I woke up one morning and realized how much my life had changed since the birth of my daughter, and how I was in LOVE with this new life. So, my blog is about being a mom in suburbia. To me that means, trying and reviewing products, stretching the family budget, stories about life with my family, DIY projects and more!
How long have you been blogging?
Since 2007, but only on TheSuburbanMom.com since August 2009.
How did you get started?
I started blogging when I found out I was pregnant with my daughter (July 2007), I kept the blog like an online scrapbook documenting my pregnancy and all of the milestones in her life.
In August 2009, I decided to start TheSuburbanMom.com to share with the world, and I am loving it!
What kinds of products do you feature on your blog?
Products for kids, the family and me. I wish I had more time to read, I would love to review books, but I just don’t have the time. So, I will stick with day-to-day things.
What was your favourite giveaway?
My favorite giveaway so far was for SoftLips. I loved my SoftLips so it was easy to write about and fun to giveaway!
Who does your blog appeal to?
Moms. There are so many things that change in an instant with the birth of a child… focus, humor, patience, and so much more. Suddenly women with no prior connection are bonded for life. My blog is about the new priorities that take over when children enter the picture. But I have had some wonderful compliments come from women in college and others who haven’t yet started a family, so there is a little for everyone.
What direction do you see your blog going in the future?
I see my blog becoming more interactive. I thrive on positive feedback and I crave a two-way street of knowledge. So, I hope to turn my blog into a community. I just did a major redesign of my blog, it needed more room for growth and I am excited about the new look.
Next, I really need a logo. That is my short-term goal.
What is the biggest challenge you have faced so far with your blog?
The biggest challenge I have faced is getting companies to take my blog seriously even though it is still so young. This isn’t here one day gone the next project, I am here to stay, so come visit! (Oh, and making money… I am so not there yet!)
What do you love about blogging?
I LOVE to write. Writing is my first love, so this is an amazing outlet for me to write about anything I please. Along the way, I have even gotten some amazing freelance writing opportunities, so that has sweetened the deal for me.
Do you have a blogging pet peeve?
Not really. But I consider myself to be reasonably “green” so it makes me a crazy when I see trash cans filled with things that can easily be recycled. Especially in my own neighborhood, I know we have curb side recycling, so I just don’t get why people don’t care enough to recycle! It is such an easy thing we can all do to help the world be a better place!
Do you have any advice for the readers entering your giveaway? Newbie review bloggers?
Do not be afraid of taking advantage of multiple entries on giveaways. You can’t win if you don’t enter, and the more you enter the better your chances. I have won some great prizes at other blogs just by taking the time to enter.
To newbie review bloggers – start writing. It takes time for companies to see you are serious, so don’t expect them lining at the door over night. Start by reviewing things you already use and love (or hate). Early on, I reviewed Banana Babies on my own because I LOVE them. The next day, I had a comment from the CEO who found my blog. That was cool!
Tell me some of your favourite blogs that you read.
www.stacievaughansblog.blogspot.com – of course
www.minnesotamamasmusthaves.com
www.SouthernSavers.com
How can people find you?
Facebook Fan Page - TheSuburbanMom
Twitter @SuburbanMomClub
