Today marks the day of my Blogiversary! Above you see one very tired but happy blogging mummy celebrating the only way she can. By sitting on her computer about to write a post! A year ago today, I posted my first first post which was a very simple Hello! My First week of a blogger was all about getting my blog looking good, and all the hard work of putting it toggether began.
Lily was already 14 months old and so I had the hard task of writing all about the last 14 months for my few first blog posts. You really don't realise how much you forget until you go to write it all down. The good thing is, I now have lots written all about Lily from the age of 14 months to 2 years old. Im so looking forward to looking back through old posts and reading all about her and nice memories.
One thing that is great to look back on is My Sunday Photo. If you follow my blog you will notice each week that I a photograph of Lily on sunday which was taken that week. Looking at week 1 of Sunday Photo, and the Sunday Photo just gone, I really can't believe how much she has grown.
The blog has taken off so much faster then I thought it would and there have been so many highlights. I wrote a highlights post a few weeks ago so I won't write them again but if you are interested you can read them here.
My social media's all have so many more followers than I thought I would in a year. As it stands I have -
Twitter - 4151 Followers
Facebook - 1715 Followers
Instagram - 1346 Followers
And i'm really happy to be in the Top 500 of Tots100. Im ever so proud of my blog. Its really nice to own something that is all your own hard work and also something you look at and love. If few years ago I told myself that I had a blog like this, I would of laughed and not believed myself. As a matter of fact. Ive always hated writing so its really funny that i'm doing something which is almost 100% writing and i'm actually enjoying it.
So now I look towards another year of blogging. There are definetly a few things I would like to do and a few things to work on. Here are some of the things you can expect to see.
1. Post More Activities - This is something I feel that I really wanted to focus on and haven't. Now Lily is getting older she is getting more interested in doing things with me and so we will definetly be getting more creative.
2. Bake more - I plan on baking more and posting what I bake (disaster or not). This is a love and hobbie of mine and so its something i'm thinking of featuring on the blog more often. Baking is a great thing to do with our children.
3. A Monthly Photography post - Photography is something I really want to be doing more of. I really hope to get back into my love for it. It may be shoots of Lily, or may be other shoots. It may be old work, or it may be new work. Or I may write about photography I love. This is a post I will be doing for me. Just to be able to keep my interest and enthusiasm in something I love so much.
4. Mid Month More about me - This is something I have wanted to start up for a while. Im thinking of maybe creating a linky, where once a month we can write a post where we tell everyone a little more about ourselves and then share them with each other. You read so many blogger posts without actually knowing much about the person you are reading about, so I think it would be lovely to write about the things we love and dislike and the things we have done in life.
5. Re vamp the blog - I do like the way my blog looks at the moment. I don't really want to make drastic changes. But you may notice a few start to happen. For example i'm hoping for a new logo and banner very soon.
I would love to know what you think to my ideas and also what else you would like to see from Lily's Little Learners.
Thank you for following and I hope that you carry on to do so for the year ahead.
Oh and One more thing...
It wouldn't be a Blogiversary without some sort of giveaway would it? So seen as I love all my readers and followers so much. I will be treating one lucky winner to an American Candy Box.
All you have to do is enter on the Gleam app below. Thank you for Following and good Luck!
Happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteYour ideas look great, can't think of anything to add x
First of all Happy 1st Blogiversary! I think your plans for 2017 sound great, though do take it easy and don't worry if you don't manage to keep up with everything. You never what is round the corner! I'd love to see some creative ideas if for Easter bakes, making Easter cards and decorations. I love making and creating both with my kids and on my own!
ReplyDeleteHappy 1st Birthday and here's to many more Happy years
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary. Your plans sound fantastic, I love to read peoples views on what they like to achieve in the year ahead. I'd love to see some debate posts about all things parenting and peoples views on different aspects of growing children. CHERYL HADFIELD
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary! I love your 2017 plans, I always think blogs work better when people blog about what they want and feel strongly about. Good luck with another year blogging.
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ReplyDeleteHappy birthday love reading about lilys journey and how you cope with day to day and challenges
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary! Can't believe how fast a year has gone, only feels like few months ago when you posted he first post! Loving the ideas for this year, especially the photography and activities, I'm forever trying to come up with new ideas on how to keep little one busy and creative x
ReplyDeleteOne year already have a great day, I look forward to your new activities as Im always looking out for something to occupy my little grandson. The photography article will be interesting, Im always annoying people with my camera. I love to photograph views but really love the children in the foreground.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday and keep up the good work enjoy reading your blogs
ReplyDeletehappy bloggy birthday!!!! i love the idea of seeing more activites you find to do, always looking for ideas for my little ones :)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday 😊
ReplyDeleteHappy 1st Blogiversary! I'm looking forward to your baking blogs, yum!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! Discount Codes / Giveaways :)
ReplyDeletethe baking idea sounds great. Me and my daughter love baking :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogaversary !!! I love your blog and am pleased to read your plans for the New Year, a revamp sounds fab ... I know Lily is getting older so much more to get involved in ... maybe you could do some more toy reviews
ReplyDeleteHappy First Bloiversary, First Birthday! Well Done! I like competitions, Giveaways etc. quite sure I have previously entered some at Lily's Little Learners ( nice title), though believe initially unable to comment on blog. So Thank - You Very Much for updating site and allowing us to comment as anonymous.
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Nice that you have reviewed what you have done with your blog over the first year. Also made a plan for the future year, I like that your plan has variety. I'd like more competitions, Gieaways etc, enjoy seeing little one grow up :- Which I can appreciate you enjoy. Whilst a nice record for Lily etc. Sharing experiences and reviews can be helpful. Best Wishes for the future etc.
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v i like the sound f the Monthly Photography post :)
ReplyDeleteI like your ideas, you have a good Balanceto keep readers reading
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary!! :D Your plans sound great! Here's to many more years x
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary!plans sound great especially the photography
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ReplyDeleteI think posting about activities is definitely something I will be interested in, I always struggle finding things to do with my daughter!
ReplyDeleteI love your goals for the blog. I notice you want a new logo and banner so I've messaged you on Facebook as I'd be happy to have this made for you by my company as one of my random acts of kindness.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! I love the idea of the baking feature, I love to bake but don't do it often enough
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary! I'm really looking forward to seeing the activities and baking you do with her. I work with one and two year old children, and it's amazing to see just what they can do.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your first year and many more. Great plans. Love the photography monthy plan.
ReplyDeletei have been reading your blog a lot over the year and by the way happy anniversary for this fab year it has some fab reads.to ask what id like to see well as lily grows and learns all new things is always great its nice to see her many adventures
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary x Your daughter will love this website when she is older
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary! I think your ideas are perfect, you have to write about the things that interest you. Looking forward to seeing your bakes (you can always send any leftovers my way :) )
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary. I think your Next Year plans sound great. I especially like the baking idea and would love to see the recipes on Lily's Little Learners.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary sx
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary! New year for more wonderful posts!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary! Your plans for the year sound great - you obviously want to work to make your blog the best you can, which is admirable. What would i like to see? Well, I do love a competition, so long may your giveaways continue!
ReplyDeleteHappy blogversary. I love reading the progress of Lily, so cute. good luck with your plans xx
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ReplyDeletei liked reading about your plans. It's always good to bake and that is a great idea.Good luck with everything you do.
I love your plans! I would love some tips on how to keep the little one occupied for longer than 5 minutes :)
ReplyDeletesounds like you got grand plans for your blog, look forward to seeing the changes
ReplyDeleteSounds great I hope you enjoy yourself x
ReplyDeleteYour plan sounds great. I am looking forward reading about more activities with Lily.
ReplyDeleteSome arts and crafts for the years occasions!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday and keep up the good work
ReplyDeleteI think your ideas & plans are great as they are! I enjoy your content how it is so no real desire for you to write about different things, just keep up the good work
ReplyDeleteThere wonderful I love reading what people get upto over the year
ReplyDeletelove the blog! it's a breath of fresh air in a panic-inducing day!!
ReplyDeleteHappy 1st Blogversary. Love your plans for the year especially the monthly photography post and mid month more about me. Would like to see some recipes for what you bake and ideas for crafts to do with the kids.
ReplyDeleteHappy 1st Birthday. I think you plans looks fun.
ReplyDeleteI would like to see more reviews as they are interesting.
Happy Anniversary! Yes Lily has grown, she's a very smiley little girl. Look forward to seeing your baking and photos. Love competitions too.
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy all your content :)
I love the idea of the baking feature
ReplyDeleteKeep as you are.
ReplyDeleteI like the Bake More bit! I love reading recipes on blogs. I get some great ideas
ReplyDeleteCongrats and I'm liking the idea of more places to visit
ReplyDeletecongratulations, keep doing what your doing your blog is great
ReplyDeleteThey sound like great plans - not compulsory as you already do a great job - but it's always nice to freshen things up :)
ReplyDeleteThey sound pretty exciting
ReplyDeletei love reading what others plans are as i find it very motivating
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary! Keep up the great work :)
ReplyDeleteSome great ideas . My plans for the year are to overcome my agoraphobia...eek. The blog is great. Od like more quick and easy healthy recipes as i love to cook. Fab giveaway. Fingers crossed x
ReplyDeleteSome great ideas . My plans for the year are to overcome my agoraphobia...eek. The blog is great. Od like more quick and easy healthy recipes as i love to cook. Fab giveaway. Fingers crossed x
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary! all sounds fantastic x
ReplyDeletenot gonna lie i really like candy
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary! Your plans sound great (as do the sweets!) :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary.
ReplyDeleteyou have achieved so much and have so much more to do
good luck
Happy Blogiversary, the plans sounds great. I too would like to bake and cook more. Perhaps you could share some recipes to inspire me
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary! I think your plan sounds great, I love that you plan to write about baking even if it's a disaster.
ReplyDeletebaking and photography are great ideas! looking forward to it. x
ReplyDeleteHappy 1st Blogiversary your plans sound great especially more baking
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary! I never celebrate mine - I've been going for over three years now! Your plans sound fab x
ReplyDeleteHappy blogversary :)
ReplyDeleteHappy blogversary! Love your 2017 plans especially the baking. Recipe swapping would be good.
ReplyDeletemore baking recipes please, your so good at it! xx
ReplyDeleteI have always found your blog a delight to browse and read. I love your ideas and wish you all the very best for many many more years to come.
ReplyDeleteI would like to see more baking recipes, they are really good.
ReplyDeleteI think more baking is a fab idea. I love to see food photos :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday xxx
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! I love the idea of the baking feature, I love to bake but don't do it often enough
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary! I'm looking forward to more baking features so I can live vicariously...I'm the world's most rubbish baker!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary x
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary would love to try this delicious looking American Candy
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary and keep up the good work. I love your blogs and honesty and I look forward to reading more of them.
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary. Your plans looks fab, love the idea of more baking stuff, as I'm not the most Co f identify of bakers, and might inspire me to try more baking recipes.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogaversary! Your plans for 2017 sound brill. Don't change a thing. I'm looking forward to reading throughout the year.
ReplyDeleteYour plans look great.Happy blogiversary.
ReplyDeleteI think your plans sound fantastic and you should be proud how far you've came. I personally would like to see more product reviews and read about your day to day adventures
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary. You can't improve on perfection. I think everything is fine the way it is :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary. Hats off to commitment, it takes alot of time and effort.
ReplyDeleteI actually come here and read with my little girl (Hannah who is 6) and so I asked her what she would like to see more of, She said pictures of the toys and children. She especially loved the nomnoms page, shiny and bright pictures!! Hooked her straight away.
It would be good to see you take part in more linky's!
ReplyDeleteHappy first Blogversary! Your plans sound great!
ReplyDeleteFabulous plans! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy blogversary!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy 1st Blogiversary :) I love your plans for next year - especially sharing bakes regardless of how they turn out. So many people never seem to have disasters!
ReplyDeleteHappy 1st year of blogging!! x
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday American candy yummy !
ReplyDeleteYour ideas are amazing can't think of anything to add really 😀
ReplyDeletelLovely ideas - you've covered everything
ReplyDeleteI think you have some great plans. I like the baking idea I would love to see what kind of things you make.
ReplyDeleteWow! Your plans are ambitious for a busy mum! Don't think there is any more you could add.
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary, wonderful giveaway, lots of interesting stuff
ReplyDeleteWell done on sticking with it for a year! Heres to the next anniversary xx
ReplyDeletehappy blogiversary, heres to many more
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary, plans sound good
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary! LOVE your plans for the next year.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary. I love the plans and well done on the great blog. It only felt like yesterday you started and Lily is really growing up bless her.
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary! Your hard work shows, it's a wonderful blog. Baking sounds good, if you ever need a tester I'm willing to help out...!! Haha. Keep up the good work x
ReplyDeleteI love the bake more idea - look forward to seeing how it goes on your blog!
ReplyDeleteLove your plans! And love everything about your blog :)
ReplyDeletethey sound great, but dont get too stressed if you cant get everything done
ReplyDeleteKnowing that you are moving soon I'm looking forward to your updates on new adventures in new surroundings.
ReplyDeleteYour plans sound fab! It will be interesting to see your little one settling into a new home! x
ReplyDeleteI really like the baking plans, I love to bake and look forward to some more inspiration. Also like the idea of more activity posts for inspiration. Great blog.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of posting more activities, I have a daughter the same age and would be great to get some ideas
ReplyDeleteI think your plans are really realistic and achieveable. I would love to see more food posts for inspiration
ReplyDeleteHappy blogversary!!
ReplyDeleteMore crafts :D
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary ����
ReplyDeleteNew activity ideas would be perfect - I always feel that I am running out of them.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, baking sounds amazing, I love baking with the kids. Also love the photograph idea. Some age related activities posts would be amazing
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, baking sounds amazing, I love baking with the kids. Also love the photograph idea. Some age related activities posts would be amazing
ReplyDeleteAlways a fan of baking and crafts!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary :)
ReplyDeleteHappy 1st Blogiversary
ReplyDeleteHappy 1st Blogiversary. Your plans sound fantastic, I love to read peoples views on what they like to achieve in the year ahead x
ReplyDeleteid love to see more tips on things to do with the kids that wont cost the world
ReplyDeleteHappy first blogiversary. Your plans sound great. Good luck in all you do :)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your blog. It would be great to see ideas for days out and activities for a small outlay and lots of competitions. Thanks xxx
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary
ReplyDeleteHappy 1st Birthday to your blog. I would love to see some money saving tips, recipes and baking ideas x
ReplyDeleteSuch a fantastic giveaway! Happy anniversary
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary! Have really enjoyed reading the last few months. Here's to many more entries!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to reading about your creative activities. Happy birthday to your blog - Christopher Read - @TheChrissyComps
ReplyDeleteMore baking please!
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