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...]
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...]
Reader Survey (with a Starbucks gift card giveaway!)
Well, friends, it's time for another Just Bee Reader Survey!! I seriously get so excited about these. :) I do them about twice a year, although maybe I'll increase the frequency in the future. It is just so wonderful to receive comments and suggestions from you lovely people! Reader surveys like these truly help me to guide the direction of the blog. Just Bee wouldn't be where it is right now without you and your feedback! After all, besides being a journal-type medium for me to record … [Read more...]
Reader Survey (+ Starbucks Gift Card Giveaway!)
Good morning and happy Monday, friends! I hope you had a nice weekend! We've had some milder (not too chilly) days here in Minnesota lately, which has been nice! I really love fall but it is hard not to think about the harsher season that chases right after it. ;) We had a 4-day weekend this past weekend, which was such a blessing! The previous weeks had been such a rush of busyness and I was really aching for that quiet, peaceful time to reset and relax. Time off is wonderful for so … [Read more...]
My new favorite quote (+ a reader survey!)
Happy Monday, friends! I wanted to start off the week by sharing one of my newest favorite quotes with you. Someone hung a poster with this quote in our school's copy room, and it impacted me greatly as I stood there, discouraged, one day last week. You may have heard this one before (it's by Mother Teresa): People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish motives. Be kind anyway. If you are successful, … [Read more...]