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I started this little venture a year ago today!  Who knew I’d make it a week on this thing, let alone a year?!  I put a lot of thought—well, some thought—into how I would celebrate.

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I’m too busy for a give away, and I’m not creative enough to make something.  So, I give you a year in review!

It all started with a mailbox.  One for each kid. 

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Then I organized.

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I decorated.

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And decorated!

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I celebrated.

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I complained.

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And I daydreamed.

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Regardless of what did happen this year, I know that I wouldn’t have continued blogging had I not met and befriended some wonderful people.  Someone who doesn’t blog will never be able to relate to the fulfillment that it gives us, and sadly they will never appreciate all the amazing and inspiring women it exposes us to.  Thank you for a fantastic year!!!

Chris

Chris

Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...
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About Chris

Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...

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  1. Paige says

    Happy one-year anniversary to you! Can’t wait to see what the next year holds for you.

    Blessings!

  2. Little Miss Southern says

    Happy one-year!!!

    I love reading your blog! You were one of the 1st that I discovered!!
    🙂

    non-bloggers will NEVER get it.

  3. aeryn says

    Happy one year anniversary! I know what you mean…. I have only started blogging recently, and still not regularly enough… but kind comments from wonderful people have already brightened up so many of my days. I wish your blog an even better year than the previous one!

  4. The Bliss Journey says

    Happy anniversary. Isn’t blogging a blast. I could do this all day. Work really gets in the way of all my blogging time.
    Kathleen

  6. Greta says

    Congratulations…love visiting your blog. I’m a fellow teacher so it’s nice to see another educator blog!

  7. Kimm at Reinvented says

    Yay!!! Happy anniversary, girl, you were one of the awesome bloggers that inspired me to start! So, do I thank you or blame you? 🙂

  9. Carrie says

    So true! Happy One-year blogoversary! Your blog is very creative and fun 🙂 Glad to have come across your blog and be inspired!

  10. Jena says

    Congratulations on your first year! That is quite an acomplishment (the first years is the hardest, I hope – I’m a newbie).

  11. "Hello... It's Me Again..." says

    Happy One Year Anniversary!!! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed your blog!

    Happy Easter!

  13. Melissa Miller says

    Congrats Chris!

    That is a really great accomplishment.
    I’m really enjoying it as well thanks to kind people like you.

    Have a wonderful week.
    ~Melissa 🙂

  14. Carmen says

    Happy 1 Year! I guess I have been following your blog for longer than I thought because I remember a lot of your review. 😉

  18. Nicole says

    Congratulations! I have just started a family blog. It is fun! I look forward to your second year! Love the cake:)

  19. Cynnamama's Cafe says

    Happy First Blogoversary! I really enjoy reading your blog! I love the way you design it! It’s so YOU! 😀

  20. Handmade Housewife... says

    Happy anniversary!! I’ve enjoyed being one of your regular readers and look forward to year #2. You’ve got some great ideas, and of course who doesn’t love a post about your much loved dog, ha ha!!

    -Hayley

  21. Jodee Leader says

    Happy Blogiversary! I love, love, love your blog and I look forward to many more fun posts this year!

  22. Kristen says

    Has it been a YEAR? WOW – that went by quick didn’t it?! You had me at hello Oprah – I knew I loved your blog the day you posted about your garage shelf all organized and color coordinated and that we would be blogger friends for life. You have given me some much needed laugh out loud moments this year! I am eating birthday cake in a dimmed light room tonight in your honor. And to think you thought no one would read your blog(me rolling my eyes)
    Love, Gayle

  24. The Un-Organized Mom says

    HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!!

    Can’t wait to read you for another year!!

  27. The Momma says

    Happy one year anniversary! 🙂 You already know I’m obsessed..in love..I mean, I enjoy reading your blog. But I’ll tell you again! I love it, I’m glad I found you so I could stalk you on a daily basis! 🙂

  28. Jessica says

    Happy 1 Year Anniversary to you! You were one of the 1st blogs I discovered less then a yr ago when I became a “blog stalker” I loved it then and love it now!

  30. HouseMama says

    Happy, Happy Anniversary to you! Thank you for making my blog reading so fun and educational. 🙂

  35. Evy says

    Happy Blogging-Anniversary! One year is a big stepping stone towards many more years of blogging and meeting wonderful people, I believe!

    Wishing you many more years of blogging and many people you meet and befriend!

  37. Lil' Woman says

    Happy Blogoversaary!! I love catching up and reading your blog!!

    To another good year! : )

  39. Sandy Toes says

    So glad you did start blogging…wishing you many more happy and wonderful posts!
    Love your blog~
    sandy toe

  41. FOR THE SAKE OF TIME says

    Congratulations! I am new to your blog and I just love it. I have read many of your posts from the past year. Thank you so much for sharing. I especially am looking forward to your Chistmas ideas this year. By the way, I am a retired teacher rather than a “tired” teacher. LOL

  43. Blueberry says

    I love your blog – it is one I check daily. I love your sense of humour and decorating style in equal measures.

    Congrats on your one-year anniversary.

    cheers,
    Blueberry

  44. Hillcrest Acres says

    Cogratulations on your one year annversary. You’ve got such a cute blog and I always enjoy reading your posts. Looking forward to what this year brings.

  46. Linda at Lime in the Coconut! says

    And a happy year to you!! Kudos to a year of great inspiration and funny reads!

  47. Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says

    Chris, happy one year! Blogging sure has been a blast for me too & I'm glad to have met a friend like you. It's been so fun, here's to another year.

  48. Susie from Bienvenue says

    Have been with you from the start…cant wait to see you through another great year!

  50. Freckles Chick says

    Congrats C!

    ***singing off-key so badly the dog’s howling**** Happy blogiversary to youuuuu!

    You hit the nail right on the head. Blogging is so fullfilling–it’s hard to explain the attraction to those who don’t!

    I heart your blog! =)

  53. Scrap for Joy says

    Happy Blogiversary! I’ve only recently discovered your blog (after wandering over from someone else’s blog…you know how that goes) but I love visiting here. You are a vry creative person and there are some great ideas to be found here.

  55. Marla says

    Congrats on your blogiversary! I just recently found your blog…and I have so enjoyed the ideas!

  58. Ashley says

    Congrats! I just celebrated my one year, too! I’ve enjoyed being inspired by all of your creativity!

  59. Jamie says

    Happy anniversary! You're right. I've tried to explain how amazing blogging & the blogging world is to those who don't do it but, they just don't get it. I'm happy to have found you!

  60. Jill says

    Yay! Congrats on a year. I must say you were one of my first “pretend friends” that I blog stalk on a regular basis. I love all your ideas and have copied quite a few! 🙂
    -Jill

  61. Farmgirl Paints says

    Boy isn’t that the truth. People who don’t blog do NOT understand how much fun it is to make friends and receive encouragement like that on a daily basis…it’s the best. Congratulations on your anniversary. It’s definitely worth celebrating!!

  63. Sherrie says

    Happy first year! You have such great ideas! I’m new to blogging, and so inspired by all you share. Many more!

  64. The Caretaker says

    Yes, I agree, no one knows the joy and fulfillment one gets by blogging. I didn’t until I started. Happy one year anniversary!!!

  66. Mandi says

    Thank YOU for an inspiring year! I love your blog and your sense of humor. You were so kind to me when I first started blogging and I appreciate that more than you will ever know. Congrats on I year and I look forward to all of your future adventures!

  68. Miss(es) Canadian Pie says

    Girl, you are too funny for words, to witty for my brain and just so darn creative. I love love love your blog through and through. You’re great and here’s to hoping that there are many more years of blogging fun to come. Happy Blogaversary!

  69. Kimba says

    Happy Blogiversary! It’s crazy that I’ve been reading you since the start…because I started at the same time.

    Thanks for sharing all of your creativity, complaining and glitter!

    Kimba

  71. M.L. @ The House of Whimsy says

    Happy A. We’re the one’s who should be celebrating however. Celebrating the fact that you have shared a year’s worth of some of the most amazing ideas, projects, inspiration, etc., etc. Looking forward to more years to come. : )
    M.L.

  72. Deb says

    Hey Chris,

    Congrats on one year of blogging. I really enjoy reading your posts.

    Keep posting.

    Debbie

  75. Jennie says

    Happy anniversary… yo uknow that I love your site and think you rock, so keep up the great work… you need to do another craft share , that was such a good idea…

  79. EntertainingMom says

    just hopped on over from sits… great blog… Happy Year and I agree, aside from the addicting aspect of blogging, it is so ingredibly fulfilling!

  84. kimmerbean says

    Just stopping by from SITS. Happy 1-year anniversary to you! I can see why your blog has been such a great success.

  85. Sarah Elizabeth says

    Happy one year anniversary! I’m really excited to read about your decorating adventures. They’re definitely inspiration!

  87. Mya says

    Congrats on being the Featured Blogger. I agree..bloggin’ is fun and a great way to meet people w/similar interests and what not. Have a good day. Your decorating is BEE-YooT-E-FULL

  88. Superjaxster says

    This is a wonderful blog – I’m just sad I didn’t know about it in the beginning. You’ve got come mad talent SITSta!

  90. JessicaTKC says

    Stopping by from SITS!

    I wish you’d organize for me- your wire metal shelf is sooo neat!

  92. Ms. Salti says

    Congrats! And I’m with you… those who don’t blog have no idea what a wonderful outlet it is!

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