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Alright SITStahs…help me give a warm welcome to our featured blogger! Meet Dana from Mastering Mommy Brain
My name is Dana…I am a busy mom (what mom isn’t busy?!) living in the northeast who has a loving husband, 2 adorable children (a boy, almost 4 and a girl, 1 1/2), and a crazy busy job.
I started blogging because I craved “real life” stories and a connection with other moms who are making their way through life’s every day challenges. My site’s goal is to share that being the perfect mom doesn’t mean being perfect and the site has become a place to share imperfections and triumphs with other moms.
I started blogging in April 2012 (although the planning of the site occurred long before then…I was just too nervous to hit “publish”!), and have found blogging truly allowed my love of writing and connecting with others to come together so perfectly. It also gives me a place to be creative, and to learn – I have tried to improve my photography skills, knowledge of social media, and more. My blog has truly allowed me to grow in so many ways that I didn’t know was possible! I have 4 themed days on my blog (Mama’s Manic Mondays, Mommy Brain Wednesdays, Celebrating Mom Thursdays and One for the Freezer, One for the Table Fridays…as well as Random thoughts as they come to me! I invite you to stop by, and would connect with other bloggers!
Check out these 3 posts:
- Our First Big Decision: The Debate in our House About “Redshirting”
- Mommy Brain Wednesday: Rhyme Time
- One for the Table, One for the Freezer Fridays: Eggplant Cutlets
Don’t for get to roll call here and then head to Mastering Mommy Brain and share the comment love!
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- How To Revive Your Blog After A Break - Jan 10, 2019
- Photography Tips From A Pro Blogger - Apr 9, 2018
- How to Write More Blog Posts, Easily, in Less Time - Feb 19, 2018
- Zucchini Banana Bread - Jan 11, 2018
- Building Your Author Platform - Jan 10, 2018
- 7 Thrifty Sewing Storage Ideas - Jan 5, 2018
- How To Handle Criticism As A Creative - Jan 4, 2018
- Maple Bourbon Apple Pie Recipe - Dec 23, 2017
- 4 Things That Could Be Killing Your Creativity - Nov 13, 2017
- Get Ready To Write Every Day – These Four Tips Will Help - Nov 6, 2017
- Creating Quality Instagram Content - Oct 30, 2017
A HUGE thank you to everyone for your comments, site visits, likes, follows and more. It is truly overwhelming to me. I look forward to checking out everyone’s sites as well (slowly but surely!!!).
Thank you for a wonderful day 🙂
Happy SITS Day! Love your writing style. And look forward to your commentary on work life balance as that is something I’m trying to address myself.
Thank you, Erin! Work life balance is HARD!!! If you get a chance, check out some of the “Real Mom” Chronicles on the site. Some of those moms share some amazing ideas: http://www.masteringmommybrain.com/tag/real-mom-chronicles/
Happy SITS day! I can’t wait to check out your blog!
Yay for anyone who can master the Mommy Brain! My Mommy Brain leaves me… well… lost for words many days! Happy SITS day!
Looking forward to heading over! Happy SITS day!!!
Happy SITS Day! Great stuff!
Happy SITS day! You’ve got a great writing style. Glad you decided to hit the “publish” button 🙂
Thank you, Pam, for your very kind words 🙂
I love your comment about wanting to share “real life” stories! I agree with you 100%, and aim to do that also. Congrats on your feature! Heading to your website now 🙂
-Sarah
Thanks, Sarah! I think the stories have helped build a nice community on the site. There are some people who can do everything perfectly – i am definitely not one of them 🙂
Happy SITS day!
Happy, happy SITS Day!
But hitting “publish” was so empowering and exciting wasn’t it? Happy SITS Day!
Love your blog! Great concept in bringing moms together to share stories, advice, and support!
Thanks, Lani! I am loving the title of your latest post…heading there to check it out now.
Thanks for sharing! Congrats on being featured.
Happy SITS Day, great blog!
Enjoy the spotlight!
Finally getting to check out your blog after a long day. Happy SITS Day!
Happy SITS day! Checking in late….
Happy Tuesday gals!! Have a fabulous day!
Happy SITS day! : — )
With love,
Elizabeth Rinne
Congrats on being featured! Enjoy your day!
Happy SITS day! Your blog sounds like a really informative resource–I’m especially interested in the dinner feature because I am the WORST when it comes to planning meals :/
Thank you, hilljean! It really makes life so easy! I kind of feel like high-fiving my past self whenever I have a freezer meal – ha! 🙂
Heading on over though I could have used your advice on mastering mommy brain like 10 years ago!!!
Ha! Thanks Beth 🙂 To be honest, part of picking the name was I thought it would never get old 🙂
Happy, happy SITS Day! Love the name of the blog. On my way over…
I really like your post about the decision on when to have your son enter kindergarten. We are in the same situation; our son’s birthday is Sept. 10, and he would be one of the youngest in his class if he starts when he’s allowed. I have read the same book, and thought the same thing. The hard part will be that his twin cousins are 5 weeks older than he is, and they are more academically advanced than he is. He’s not slow, but those 2 are probably a year ahead of where most children their age are. So, then he may be in a different grade than his cousins, who he loves very much, and that might be confusing.
Thank you, so much for stopping by, and for your comment. It was a decision that we continue to struggle with. It seems like the constant feedback people are giving in the comments is that you have to make the decision for your child, and you know your child best. I am sure that you will make the best decision for your son 🙂
happy SITS day! I love your idea of having themed days – that is a great way to keep motivated (I often have trouble coming up with things to write a couple times a week…I should try making some themes!)
Thanks, Mo! I find that it also helps me write in advance – sometimes I have a bunch of recipe ideas, sometimes it is tips…I write them when I think of them 🙂
THanks so much for stopping by!
Happy SITS day!
Hi Dana! Happy SITS day! Your reasons to blog are similar to mine. You sound well-organized and I can’t wait to visit!
Thanks so much, Christina! I have to be organized…otherwise it all overwhelms me 🙂 I appreciate you stopping by 🙂
Happy SITS Day! Going to take a look at your blog now! 🙂
Hello and Happy SITS Day! I am heading over to your blog now 🙂
Happy SITS Day!!!! Can’t wait to connect. 🙂
Great blog – I love the one for the freezer, one for the table idea.
Thanks, Laura! It is the only thing that ensures we put a meal on the table most nights 🙂 Hope you give it a try!
Happy Sits Day!
Sounds like a great blog.
I completely relate! I, too, am a working mom trying to do it all 😉 And our blogs sound as though they are on a similar path! Can’t wait to check yours out for myself! Happy SITS Day!
Thanks so much, Kristen! I look forward to checking out your site as well!
Happy SITS day! Heading on over to your blog now! =)
Happy SITS day!!
Happy SITS day! Great blog! Its great to see a mommy blog like yours.
Happy, happy Sits Day!!! Going over to check it out right now!!!
Awesome!! Checking out the blog now!!
‘I love the theme of your blog! It’s hard to hit ‘publish’ for the first time, and even harder to hit ‘share’
Absolutely!!! I have not had any regrets (yet!), so glad the first step was taken. Thank you for stopping by! 🙂
Hope you enjoy your day!
Headed over to your blog! Happy SITS Day and congratulations!
My sentiments exactly! Excited to read your blog. Happy, happy SITS day!
Congrats on being featured today! Heading over to check out your blog!
Happy SITS day! Thanks for sharing. Your likes and mine have some things in common. 😎
The Garden Goat
Happy SITS Day! Ohhh those enchiladas look really yummy. 🙂
Angela
Angela – they are awesome!! I hope you try them – let me know what you think 🙂
Happy SITS Day! Sometimes when I get spacey or confused I call it “Mommy Brain”.
Super congratulations!!
Happy SITS Day!
It’s finally a little chilly here in Texas… I am loving it! Great week everyone!
Congrats on your SITS day. Visited your blog and love it – – thanks for sharing!