Now that the new year is in full swing, I'm finally sharing the goals I've got for 2019! These have been bouncing around in my mind for a while now (probably ever since December), and it's time to get them recorded! Last week, I heard that only 8% of people with New Year's resolutions will carry them through till the next year. Yikes! I want to keep them, and I want this year to be focused on general wellness and ways I can be honoring God and taking good care of myself. While I understand … [Read more...]
That Time I Remembered Why I Blog
We're visiting my parents for part of the holidays this year. This morning, while Sophie was resting, I snuck off to Target and Starbucks for a couple errands. (I love this, because at home we live over an hour away from both a Target and Starbucks...so this feels downright luxurious!) I had a bit more time without Sophie along for the ride, and I found myself wandering the baby aisles anyway, staring at darling little newborn socks and cute sleeper sets. I glanced over and a woman near me was … [Read more...]
Reader Survey (with an Amazon gift card giveaway!)
It's that time again! My last reader survey was back in January - and I like to do these twice a year if I can, so let's jump right in! Why a Reader Survey? You are all such a big part of Just Bee! You're what makes this a community, and you're what makes my blog more than a personal journal. There are a few reasons why I like to do these reader surveys in the first place: 1 // To guide the direction of the blog. Since having Sophie last October, and starting this new role as a … [Read more...]
Just Bee’s 4th Blogiversary + Giveaway!
Can you believe it?? It's my blog's 4th birthday today!! Today, I wanted to share some reflections on this blogging journey so far. And then, to celebrate and to thank all of my dear readers, I'm having a giveaway at the end of this post. :) Reflections on Blogging for 4 Years: Intentionality is worth it. It takes time and effort to get blog posts just the way I like them: lots of rereading, editing, and thought. But it's always been worth it. I don't think I regret any of the time … [Read more...]
“Influencer” Doesn’t Have to Mean “Blogger”
Have you heard of the word influencer? If you're a blogger, then you definitely have. The term gets bounced around a lot in the blogging world! I first saw myself actively described as an influencer quite recently, in the midst of volleying emails back and forth with a company regarding an upcoming collaboration. The brand's contact person I was in touch with forwarded a request to someone else in the company, saying "please send __ to this influencer." It took me a sec when scanning that … [Read more...]
How to Find Your Blogging Inspiration Again (+ a free workbook!)
If you're a blogger like me (or a writer in any aspect!), then I'll bet you've had moments where you sit in front of the computer, knowing you want to get something up on the blog, or get material written, but wondering what. Staying inspired is one of the most difficult facets of being a blogger. It's certainly not a magical process, where we simply upload a couple good pictures and the post basically writes itself! ;) And sometimes it's not a lack of an urge to write...it's just the … [Read more...]
Reader Survey Results + A Look Ahead
I'm excited to share the results of my reader survey with you today! If you're anything like me, then you're probably interested in hearing what the results ended up being for the survey you took! :) I like to do reader surveys at least a couple times a year because they are a great check-in point with you all! It is really helpful to me to hear what types of posts you've been liking...and then I can go ahead and guide the direction of the blog from there! Of course, since it's my personal … [Read more...]
Reader Survey + Starbucks Giveaway!
Happy New Year, everyone! Can you believe it's 2018? Bjorn and I are so grateful as we look back at the past year -- it's amazing to see all of the ways God has provided and how we've grown through various challenges and adventures. One of the major blessings for me in 2017 was this blog. Just Bee continued to grow this last year, and I enjoyed a lot of fun collaborations with companies I was excited about. The blog also offered me a place to stretch myself creatively AND a place where I … [Read more...]
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