Never did I think when I started this blog 10 years ago that I’d still be here today! Yet here we are 10 years on and I’m still here.
I don’t actually hit 10 years until the 19th of January but with Sarah hitting it last month and me hitting it this month, we had to do something to celebrate!
So what has happened in the last years year?
10 years of Futures
It is fair to say that in 10 years there have many ups and many downs. I’ve announced being pregnant with Jack and Olivia. I’ve shared when they arrived here and here. I’ve also talked about the less talked about side of pregnancy, when it doesn’t go to plan. I’ve even talked about some bad times in our lives and how Jack was dealing with it all.
I’ve been to Bluestone and even Paris due to my role as a blogger and visited many attractions along the way. I’ve been lucky enough to have been a Merlin Annual Pass holder as well as a Paradise Wildlife Park blogger and I couldn’t be more grateful to you, my readers, who keep coming back, commenting and sharing and becoming my friends.
Blogging has also helped me in so many ways. It has helped me to forge a career – my blog has led me to get freelance writing jobs and I also work as a virtual assistant for bloggers and content creators. I also got a virtual assistant role for someone else, all thanks to this blog.
I’ve met and made so many friends – too many to list here – but I count them as some of my closest friends and have so many good memories of our times together.
It has been one hell of a ride and I am so grateful to have been along for the journey.
The Future…
I really don’t know what to expect in the future. I still love writing, I love working with other bloggers and content creators and I love working with companies. I love running competitions for my readers and love just generally having somewhere to put down my thoughts!
Competition
To celebrate our 10 years of blogging, Sarah and I decided it would be the perfect time to give away one of the most wanted gadgets of late, the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser, so that you can read our blogs whilst sipping on a cup of the best hot chocolate there is!
So how can you be in with a chance of winning this prize?
Well, let us know using 8 words of more:
What is your favourite memory of the last 10 years from our blogs?
I couldn’t pick just one; it’s seeing you and your family grow throughout all those memories together
I don’t have kids myself, not yet, however, I’ve appreciated the posts of your pregnancies, and including the heart breaking miscarriage in 2015 – I think these things are important to talk about, because it helps other women know they’re not alone, and that it doesn’t make them abnormal.
I find it’s important as a person who plans to have children in the future to know about the ups and downs of pregnancy and having children, so blog posts like that can be very insightful 🙂
Here’s to another 10 years of growing, learning, and sharing xox
I couldn’t pick just one, they are all interesting, I love following your family and what you are up to.
What a lovely prize for someone to indulge themselves!
I’ve just loved all the reviews and finding out about products that I didn’t know about.
The velvetiser looks amazing!
Great article and equally great competition!
There have been so many wonderful memories. Looking forward to another 10 years!
That is a fab achievement, looking forward to continuing to read your blog
I enjoyed your lockdown weekly posts, it’s refreshing to read a blog that truly is real!
Linda Ford
10 years is a great achievement, congratulations.
I’ve enjoyed your lockdown posts
Love all the reviews and competitions!
Lovely Giveaway
Nice giveaway!
I like reading the posts about prize wins. Its lovely to see you winning
Congratulations on your 10 yer blogiversary! I’ve been at this going on 16 years now and agree with you in that it can be super rewarding in many ways.
Wow 10 years congratulations, what a grear achievement, for me there are a lot but it is the life in a lockdown linky. It has been great taking part and sharing how we feel and cope
Oh my goodness, that is incredible, I thought 7 years was long but damn is definitely longer lol. Congrats.
Looks awesome
10 years is amazing, I really need to double-check how long I’ve been blogging for, I think 6-7 years. And that competition is amazing because we’ve had a velvetiser for a year now and it’s amazing x
Our day at Alton Towers
wow 10 years thats a long time, the lock down posts have been great
+Congratulations on your 10:years … Where did that time go? All great articles and relevant to many 9f us
Lovely prize. Would be sheer indulgence should I be chosen as your lucky winner
10 is amazing! Well done. I bet a lot has changed in the blogging world over the last 10 years.
The pregnancy posts. As someone who has also suffered a miscarriage I found your post on the loss of your baby moving and relatable. It’s important to talk about the painful side of life and loss as well as the joys.
miscarriage one helped us understand and accept what has happened
10 years is great, i think just watching this blog develop is my favourite memory
I’ve enjoyed reading both blogs over the years – I’ve picked up lots of tips and been introduced to some fab brands too!
seeing your family grow up
10 years , wow !! Keep going
This is a lovely prize and congratulations on your 10 years of blogging. Here’s to another 10.
FAB YUMMY GIVEAWAY
Being of a certain age my best memories have been ‘thank goodness it’s not another beauty article!’ I do get you and Sarah mixed up, so I can’t remember which I’m reading. I do love your name – because we named our daughter Rebecca!
I loved THE QUINTESSENTIAL CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE PART 4, some great ideas and I’ve bookmarked it for upcoming family birthdays that I struggle to find unique or good presents for!
seeing your family growing up – great giveaway
I love the reviews. I would rather buy something that has good reviews than go in blind, so to speak
I love Paris and your experiences there chimes with mine.
I don’t know how you cope with everything you have gone through you need a medal!!! here’s to being Strong women
all of your amazing competitions!
Watching your family grow through the years have been fantastic, ive laughed and ive cried at times keep up the good work
I enjoyed the lockdown posts and all the reviews.
I love the reviews!
My favourite lockdown memory is of me and my little boy spending hours in the garden taking care of our vegetable patch x
I love the reviews as well as the lockdown weekly posts, great to get an insight on how people are coping through this difficult time.
I’ve found it very insightful reading your blog posts about depression and mental health. It has helped me come to terms with the stigma’s that I myself have faced from people and to not feel ashamed
The fact you have run brilliant competitions!
I’ve not been here for the last 10 years, but in the time I have read your blogs I find them so relatable and with a warm tone. I enjoy your product reviews particularly.
Just enjoy reading about your family life and seeing your family grow
Love the lockdown posts kept me going
Wow thanks for all the brilliant blogs!
Will love to see how this expands even further
I love the realness and honesty, so refreshing
Too many to mention to be honest. I love the tips and issues that you have raised.
The lockdown posts have been great . Just reminded me we are all going through the same thing at the moment
Enjoying this blog and your competitions.
Seeing your family grow and mature is magical
I really loved your lockdown blogs and all the wonderful giveaway
I love the gift guides you do especially around Christmas it’s been really helpful because you always give great advice on unique gifts for people!
I love all the competitions.
Ive enjoyed watching your blog bloom and grow!
amazing giveaway xx great to see your family growing
10 years is a great achievement! Well done
I really liked your article on adult tricycles mostly because I could really see how it could work for me. I’m waiting for the electric tricycle to come out. I’m not sure I would have the courage to ride one though.