On January 11, 2013, it will be official! We will say good-bye to our blogging infancy by hitting the one year mark! Don’t look over at Archives! Just don’t do it. She’s a liar-liar-pants-on-fire! You can get the full explanation here or just trust us and bake us a cake. Every toddler deserves a cake she can sink her face into.
What? No time to bake us a cake? We understand, plus our thighs couldn’t handle it anyway. How about joining our link-up instead?
Pick out your favorite post from 2012 and link away.
Since parties and blogging are all about the conversation, why not read the other bloggers who have linked in your row? It’s really the least you could do since you wouldn’t bake us a cake.
But before you go linkin’, check out our Top Ten from 2012. Don’t go pouting that we get ten and you only get one. We’re the Blogiversary girls and we’ll do what we want to, but to keep things fair, we promise to Pin each of your posts, m’kay? That’s definitely better than a favor bag full of Bits o’ Honey and Dollar Store plastic.
Our Top Ten From 2012
Starting this blog is one of the most fulfilling things we could have done for ourselves in 2012. We thought we knew what we were getting into, but it has turned out to be so much more. We have made new friends and learned new things about ourselves — we love to craft with words, we have enough bravery to send our little word gems out to be judged, and we like to have an audience that listens to us and gives us feedback.
We have learned bushels about ourselves and our friendship. If you would like to know more — this is how we write together, this is what our kids think of us, and this is what we think of each other. Maybe for 2013 we’ll open it up to our Sisterhood to see what they think of us, although we’re not sure we have THAT much bravery.
Without further ado, here are our seven most viewed posts and three that we think deserve a little more love.
Our Seven Posts With The Most Views
1. Boy Bands Are for Cougars Too — This one surely did so well because of the love shown to it by Duran Duran on Facebook and on Twitter. Ellen is still swooning. Ellen’s daughters have their fingers crossed that One Direction will respond too. (Piece of advice 1D, you’ll need these girls in three decades, just sayin’.)
2. Are You Mom Enough Not To Take The Bait. — Here is the one where Ellen gets uppity with the media for constantly stirring the “Mommy War” embers. In less than 500 words!
3. 10 Songs to Celebrate Woman — This quick little playlist has proven to be a blog traffic work horse, garnering at least 100 page views EVERY week. You know you want to check it out. Rock on!
4. Extraordinarily Ordinary — Erin shares a story about a carpool that ended up being so much more—a tale of a teen, a neighbor with autism, and the little favor that helped them all.
5. Bullying: The Real B Word — Erin shows that there are actions you can take with YOUR kids EVERY day to weaken bullying.
6. Helicopter Parents: Your Time Is Up. — You may not even know you’re doing it.
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7. Ten Steps to Prevent Your Wedding From Being Pintershit — People looooooove our Pintershit series! Here are the others.
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Three Posts That Deserve More Love
Hey, it’s not their fault only Aunt Karo was reading our blog when we posted them.
1. Fakes, Flakes, and Troublemakers Not Welcome — We like to volunteer and lend a hand when we can. It makes us feel all warm and fuzzy until . . . we’re pushed to the verge of throat punching a penguin.
3. Don’t Box ‘Em In — It’s limiting to label your kids even if you think it’s something positive like Future Scientist of America. Save those labels for those Pinterest Mason jars.
3. The Stranger in My House — Genetics has never been so funny. It’s like an episode of CSI!
Happy BLirth-day! Favorite Post of 2012 Link-Up PAR-TAY!
What’s a BLirth-day you say? BLogging + Birthday = BLirth-day. We explain it all here. All you need to worry about is picking your favorite post from the last year. We can’t wait to see (and Pin) what you link!
— Ellen and Erin
Wow! I had no idea you’d only been blogging for a year; you seem like such pros! Happy blogiversary!
Ginger Kay recently posted..Making up the rules as we go along
Me either I had NO idea you were just a year old! I can say I’ve known you since you were BABIES! I will link up on 11th!
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Just linked up. You guys are awesome!
Teri recently posted..Snarkfest’s Top 5 Blog Posts of 2012
Linked up the post that I still lose sleep over. Sigh.
xxoo
Michelle recently posted..Life Lessons from The Bachelor
Great idea! I’m totally stealing it… in June (for my blirthday). Okay, let me think of a good post and link up!
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Oh yeah… And HAPPY BLIRTHDAY!!! You girls are the bomb!!
Michelle – You’re my favorite today. recently posted..Life Lessons from The Bachelor
Thanks, ladies! Fun way to celebrate your one year–congrats!
Meredith recently posted..To the Point of Irrelevence
Stopping by for the first time today and excited to join the par-tay!
Katy @ Experienced Bad Mom recently posted..How to Throw a Rockin’ Birthday Party
Happy BLirthday! And thank you – what a great way to celebrate!
Kim@Co-Pilot Mom recently posted..Don’t Go Changing
Super psyched about your BLirthday! Congratulations! So glad to be a loyal follower and readers of you fabulous ladies! 🙂
Happy Blogiversary! I too was under the impression you had been here for years and years- you are just that awesome. Having only been around for six months, I am shocked when I find out my favorite bloggers that I look up to haven’t been blogging since it was invented! Congrats, and great idea for a link-up!
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Happy anniversary! I got you a cake as a congratulations. Just go to your favorite bakery, pick one out, and pay for it.
Christian at Point Counter-Point Point Point recently posted..Why, Yes, I Think I WILL Follow My Dreams!
Seriously Happy 1 Year Blogiversary!! Some awesome posts in a only a year’s time and thanks for the link-up!!! 🙂
I didn’t know it was only a year either. Congrats!!!
I love Pinersh*t so much 😉
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Happy anniversary! Thanks for the recap…I look forward to going through it…honest, I will!!
Thanks so much for featuring our posts too!!
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Fun post! I love seeing all the most-viewed down to the least. I enjoyed the read and the photos. 🙂
Cyndi recently posted..Writing Young Adult Books
Happy Blog-iversary! I’m excited to be a part of this link-up and going back to read all your top posts now…Thanks for doing this!
Thanks for sharing your birthday with the rest of us and letting us each have a present on your special day. It’s interesting that you still sit in your high chair to eat your cake….
I also LOVE the idea of visiting the blogs that are featured on the same row as me! What a simple way to do something we should all be doing!
sparkling74 recently posted..Roll With It
Ha ha ha I just went to do this…. and I’m in a row by myself!! There goes the easy solution to visiting people!
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So glad you came to the party! I love that picture too. It makes me happy every time I see it. Thanks for linking up. Erin
Congratulations, girls!
I’m glad to have connected with you!
xo
Kerstin @ Auer Life recently posted..2013 Personal Revelation Revolution
Ditto from both of us. Finding your blog was a bright spot this year. Erin
Happy BLirthday!! Pintershit…bwahaha..love it. 🙂
A Mom’s Life recently posted..I have 5 kids….so what?
It has been a very fun series to write. There is so much blog fodder there. Erin
Happy happy blogoversary! Mine is coming up too! Wahooooo!
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Yay!! We will totally bring you a present and a tiara. Every birthday girl needs a tiara. Erin
Oh, crap. Pressure. Okay, I just found you. I DON”T have a favourite post yet. But I will, when I get time to read the top ten. Happy Anniversary!
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Glad to have you here. There’s plenty of time to play. Thanks, Erin
I’m very impressed with your new term. I was always confused with ‘blogoversary’ or ‘blogiversary’ or what have you. I like your road of ‘when in doubt- make it yourself’. Which is exactly why I love you ladies so much- you’re originals. Can’t believe it’s only been a year!!! Keep on keepin’ on 🙂
Great link up! That’s a hard one. I need to see what was my fave.
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Oh and happy BIRFday!
Kenya G. Johnson recently posted..From Regular to Decaf…
Ha!
Your “boxed in” photo kills me every time! Thank you for a great year! Congrats!
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We took this on our camping trip and even our friends thought it was ridiculous, but it makes us laugh too! Thanks for linking up. Erin
What a year, ladies! Excited to see what 2013 holds 🙂
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We totally agree on both points! 2012 was a great year and we are so looking forward to whatever the new year brings! Erin
Happiest of anniversaries to you! My favorite of yours is about staying calm when talking to teachers at school. I think it references Mamma Bears, and I refer to it often. Thanks for this opportunity to share. Makes getting back into the groove of blogging a little easier. Happy New Year.
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Thank you, Sperk. Finding your blog was good fortune for us this year on our blogging journey. We have enjoyed reading your blog and developing our online friendship. All the best to you in the new year, Erin
Only one year????!!! OMG, you two put me to shame!!! I assumed you had been at this for much longer. You two are like a well oiled machine!! Congrats on your first blogiversary!!!
Emma @ Your Doctor’s Wife recently posted..The Trophy Wife
Thanks, Emma! We are having a blast and hope that 2013 brings more blogging fun! Erin
You guys throw the best parties! I’ll bring some wine. Looking forward to lots more awesomeness from you in 2013!
Stacie @ Snaps and Bits recently posted..Heading South
Aww, thanks!! We would love an IRL blog party!! Right back at ya! Raising our glasses over here to a great 2013 all around, Erin
Great idea! Looking forward to reading all the posts!
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They have been awesome. Hope you enjoy them as much as we are! Erin
Congrats on one year and hooray!!
One of my first new followers on Twitter when I started blogging seriously last winter was The Sisterood. This alone was good fortune, but through you have received some of the most wonderful comments and I’ve met some amazing people (because it was you who brought me to Yeah Write).
Thank you for that and thank you for letting me be a part of your special day.
Michelle Longo recently posted..Garden Gate.
This is so sweet, Michelle! I’m so glad we found each other in the blogosphere. I really enjoy your writing. Ellen
What a great idea for a link up! Happy blogiversary, ladies!
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Thanks! We are pretty happy with how it’s working out! We love reading what people have linked. Erin
Happy blirthday!! I’m on a conference call so I can’t read all the posts now, but I’ll be back this evening. All that talk of throat-punching and flakes has piqued my interest!
Can’t wait to visit everyone – what a fun party!
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Thanks! That was a fun piece to write and one of our first. Welcome to the party! Erin
I LOVE all of the articles. You girls are so talented, and beautiful too. LOVE YOU
Please tell me you saw us mention you up there! Love, Ellen
Happy Blogiversary!
Thanks Ellen and Erin. Partying with you gals is always a good time! And I don’t even feel hung over LOL.
Just found your blog through Bee at Living Off Script! Happy BLirthday! (Did I spell that right?) Congrats on One Year of blogging!
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You did! Glad you found us! Thanks for checking out the par-tay! Erin
Happy happy Blirthday!! You guys rock!
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Aw, thanks for the happy warm wishes and for linking up! Erin
Happy Birthday! You two are quite accomplished for just one year. I am new to your blog, but plan to start by finishing reading these top posts and those in the link up. PAR-TAY!
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Aw, thanks, Kristin. You won’t be sorry for investing some time with the blogs that linked up. Great stuff one and all. Erin
We have the same Blirthday as you. Happy Happy…
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Right back at ya! So glad we found each other this year! Erin
WHOA! So much awesome in this site!
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