Help me revamp 1000 Reasons!
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Help me revamp 1000 Reasons!
Dec 06What with the changes in the employment front, the single mom front and the country of residence front, I am ready to take this blog up a notch from “Something-I-love-to-do” into “Something-I-love-to-do-and-at-least-pays-for-C’s-diapers.” And that’s a LOT of diapers we are talking about.
The first thing I need to start this process is information. From you. Lots of it. Would you please take a few seconds to answer this poll and leave a comment answering the questions?
If I get at least 150 answers I’ll do my first giveaway: a mega-cool T-shirt is being designed as I type this! And – this is me being ambitious – for every 100 answers over 150 I will give away another tee. No country restrictions whatsoever: Americans, Europeans, Africans, Asians and Australians are all welcome. (Indonesians and Kiwis too, don’t think I’ve forgotten about you!)
Recap: answer poll and questions and you are automatically entered into my first giveaway, provided 149 other readers answer too. The poll will be open and stuck to the top of the blog till the end of the year. Are you ready? Let’s go!
How do you read 1000 Reasons I'm a Bad Mom?
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End Date: December 31, 2010 @ 11:59 pm
Loading ...And now for the questions:
1. If you are subscribed: how is that working for you? Anything I can do to make your life better?
2. If you are not subscribed: how can I convince you to subscribe?
3. Do you have a favourite post(s)? Which? Why?
4. What would you like to see more of? Confessions? Photos? Video? Vlogs? Ostrich content? Book recommendations?
5. Would you be at all interested in something like an e-book or members-only content?
6. For an extra giveaway entry, please email me your basic info: A/S/L and number of kids (or “none”.)
Thanks. You rock, and that t-shirt will make you look like a million bucks!
I wish you well with the diapers thing! I potty trained my daughter right after she turned 1 because I just couldn’t afford the 1,000 diapers/week! She did well and didn’t have problems with accidents or any of that. Good luck with advancing the blog, I will keep being an avid reader!
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You know there is that fine balance that kids seem to fall through. I was adopted at the age of 8. I had seen, heard and experienced all and every kind of abuse. Other than being a crap mom myself (LOL), I think I turned out ok. I am happiliy married with 3 boys and all of my kids have some sort of special needs. I try to show love and honesty – it is hard when you are angry – make it a rule between you and C that neither one of you go to bed angry, and I say that because once other children come and you get busy in married life – some things are taken for granted – NEVER EVER take C’s happiness for granted – Never tell a lie about his other family, regardless of your relationship (or lack thereof) across the pond. Maybe keep a journal special for C to present to him on his 15th or 16th birthday with phone numbers, photos, addresses, etc. of all the people across that pond. You can even offer to help make some of those connections if he would like that. I think you will be making good choices if you are planning on having a father figure in the home.
Merry Christmas.
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ofthesea Reply:
December 27th, 2010 at 6:32 pm
Thank you for your lovely, honest, heartfelt comment. I’m really moved. *hug*
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1. If you are subscribed: When FB is working everything’s fine !
2. If you are not subscribed: how can I convince you to subscribe?
3. Do you have a favourite post(s)? Just suscribed today so don’t have a favorite just yet !
4. What would you like to see more of?
Tips and reviews
5. Would you be at all interested in something like an e-book or members-only content?
E-book is good, but giveaways always get participation up a 100%
6. For an extra giveaway entry, please email me your basic info: 35 year old French-American mom living in France, run a post office for a living and have 3 kids: Dylan 12, Jessey 10 and Kellen 5.
Good luck and keep up the good work !
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1. If you are subscribed: how is that working for you? Anything I can do to make your life better?
Facebook
3. Do you have a favourite post(s)? Which? Why?
I am still a newb to your page. I need to read a few more to see if I have a fav.
4. What would you like to see more of? Confessions? Photos? Video? Vlogs? Ostrich content? Book recommendations?
Not sure yet. Need to read a bit more to see…
5. Would you be at all interested in something like an e-book or members-only content?
Nope
6. For an extra giveaway entry, please email me your basic info: A/S/L and number of kids (or “none”.)
alrighty
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Well thabks to this entry I am now a member of your facebook page. I don’t think I knew you had one. How bout that…
As far as subscribing, I just did. The things is, google reader is new for me so I don’t really use it for anybody. But I guess I should start. It would probably make reading the blogs I like much easier.
Confessions please!!!!
I’m DUMB- I just had to google A/S/L.
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I have you in my RSS and follow on facebook. Not sure why i havent gotten you on twittet yet. I see most of the posts from FB. i like it that way. I read on my iphone mostly.
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1. If you are subscribed: how is that working for you? Anything I can do to make your life better?
Works great (via email)! I also follow you on twitter but I could only pick one option.
2. If you are not subscribed: how can I convince you to subscribe?
Already done! :)
3. Do you have a favourite post(s)? Which? Why?
I love all of them, especially the ones that sound like you were watching the events in my house that day.
4. What would you like to see more of? Confessions? Photos? Video? Vlogs? Ostrich content? Book recommendations?
Confessions would be nice, photos are always welcome. Book recommendations could come in handy too. :)
5. Would you be at all interested in something like an e-book or members-only content?
I have no idea. Not sure what an e-book is. :)
6. For an extra giveaway entry, please email me your basic info: A/S/L and number of kids (or “none”.)
Ok, but I just want you to know I’m married. :)
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1. If you are subscribed: how is that working for you? Anything I can do to make your life better?
>Uhm…didn’t know I could subscribe *sheepish grin*
2. If you are not subscribed: how can I convince you to subscribe?
>I’ll subscribe don’t worry :) But emphasizing the ease in which I could do it would help.
3. Do you have a favourite post(s)? Which? Why?
>Love the all
4. What would you like to see more of? Confessions? Photos? Video? Vlogs? Ostrich content? Book recommendations?
>Confessions & book recommendations
5. Would you be at all interested in something like an e-book or members-only content?
>Possibly – depends if really had something new & interesting or if it was just repackaged stuff
6. For an extra giveaway entry, please email me your basic info: A/S/L and number of kids (or “none”.)
> Email forthcoming! :)
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OH and I do follow you on facebook as well, for added fun and updates.
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If you are subscribed: how is that working for you? Anything I can do to make your life better?
I just subscribed, about 2 seconds ago. ;)
3. Do you have a favourite post(s)? Which? Why?
I love them all!
4. What would you like to see more of? Confessions? Photos? Video? Vlogs? Ostrich content? Book recommendations?
I love videos, but that makes me feel like I am involved with you and C more, although I do understand that may cross realms of getting too personal? lol
5. Would you be at all interested in something like an e-book or members-only content?
Sure!
6. For an extra giveaway entry, please email me your basic info: A/S/L and number of kids (or “none”.)
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I am subscribed via netnewswire rss, and it rocks! I also am a fan on facebook as well as on twitter. I’m no longer a young mommy, but a grandma. I enjoy your blog just the way it is! Keep up the great work!
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I changed my mind about a members only thing… it would be pretty cool to have a forum where we could all talk about what crap parents we are. :)
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ofthesea Reply:
December 8th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
You mean, like the Facebook fanpage? ;)
I feel like a little shit trying to get money out of my readers when i’m already GRATEFUL to be read. But diapers don’t grow in trees!
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Shannon Reply:
December 8th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Hey, your stuff is worth paying for! As long as it’s not too much, I’ve got diapers to buy too. :) I need a damn diaper tree… one that grew bottles of wine and poker chips would be awesome too.
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ofthesea Reply:
December 8th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Thank you! *moved*
1. Not subscribed yet…but I will be.
2. I don’t need convincing just haven’t gotten around to it yet!
3. OMGosh I love all your posts…and of your “reasons why” they kill me every time.
4. Photos and videos are always awesome.
5. I think these are both great ideas! :)
YOU ROCK LOVE READING YOUR BLOG EVERYDAY!!
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1. If you are subscribed: how is that working for you? Anything I can do to make your life better?
I go on facebook a few times a day, so I see your new posts that way. Before that I just checked your website every day.
2. If you are not subscribed: how can I convince you to subscribe? I don’t do twitter, and my email is too full of crap I don’t want to read anyway so I don’t check it very much.
3. Do you have a favourite post(s)? Which? Why?
To wipe or not to wipe! It was the first one I read, and had me laughing so hard I snorted. It sounded just like me down to the red wine and tp. Then I immediately read everything else on your site… and snorted some more. But your baby penis one scared the shiza out of me… thank God I don’t have a boy!
4. What would you like to see more of? Confessions? Photos? Video? Vlogs? Ostrich content? Book recommendations?
All of the above please! Most def ostriches and confessions… love love love those.
5. Would you be at all interested in something like an e-book or members-only content?
E-book for sure, I wouldn’t be a member of any club that would have me.
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1. If you are subscribed: how is that working for you? Anything I can do to make your life better?
Oh, I’m sure there’s a LOT you can do to make my life better (I wouldn’t mind the occasional gift every now& then.. Who would?!), but I am (tragically) not subscribed.. So I suppose my gift begging is void.
2. If you are not subscribed: how can I convince you to subscribe?
Honestly, I have never been into blogs except when I was a teenager, I was very into xanga, deadjoural, etc. Pretty much all of the online journals. Also, seeing as how I usually view this blog on my iPad, I only really pay attention to what I came to see. Until now, I didn’t know I could subscribe. But, once I get to a real computer& figure out the specifics, I will!
3. Do you have a favourite post(s)? Which? Why?
Oh I love them all. I’m sure some rank higher, but honestly right now I’m too lazy to go back& figure it out. I like the ones that are brutal, honest& real. The stuff that isn’t as embellished.. That most parents do, but frown upon& will never admit.
4. What would you like to see more of? Confessions? Photos? Video?
Vlogs? Ostrich content? Book recommendations?
I love the confessions. It shows that we are all human, and there are more of us than the non-human perfect parents.. That I’m convinced don’t exist. Also, I love reading the stories. Hence why I came here in the first place. They crack me up! And, believe it or not, give me real person advice for when this baby comes. I’d rather have real life than all of those pregnancy/parenting books.. Bleh!
5. Would you be at all interested in something like an e-book or members-only content?
I adore e-books. I am not so fond of having to pay to feel included, however. I’ve never been a fan of members only..
6. For an extra giveaway entry, please email me your basic info: A/S/L and number of kids (or “none”).
I’m not sure if I’m supposed to put this on here actually email. So I’ll do both.
Tempest Rose.
Age 22. (remember- “age ain’t nothin’ but a number.”)
Female.
Ocean City, New Jersey. 08226.
A. Mommy-to-be. (estimated due date July 13th.. Still waiting to see a doctor to get the real one.)
B. Pseudo-mom of boyfriend’s 2 kids. Ages 3 & 5. (their real mother is.. Well.. Not.)
C. Care-taker of 5. Ages 2-6.
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Aww damn. Im terrible at following directions. Oops. I didnt email you. Hey y’all from North Carolina! *lol*
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ofthesea Reply:
December 7th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
I was there once for a U2 Concert! Go Raleigh ;)
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1. If you are subscribed: how is that working for you? Anything I can do to make your life better?
Im always on facebook (sadly lol) so Im usually online when you post something. I also have your blogged bookmarked and check it a couple of times a day.
2. If you are not subscribed: how can I convince you to subscribe?
I don’t have anyone on my RSS feed, not a fan of Twitter, but I do check you on my cell a lot (have you bookmarked there as well, too)
3. Do you have a favourite post(s)? Which? Why?
#109. For so many reasons. Most of them sappy and sentimental.
4. What would you like to see more of? Confessions? Photos? Video? Vlogs? Ostrich content? Book recommendations?
Photos. Lots more photos. The confessions were great, too.
5. Would you be at all interested in something like an e-book or members-only content?
Sure. Is it free? lol
6. For an extra giveaway entry, please email me your basic info: A/S/L and number of kids (or “none”.)
34, F, North Carolina / 3 boys
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1. via Facebook
3. So many, but I’m going to go with #52, #26, #106, #65 and #74 because they reflect my own life so well. And I will always have a soft spot in my heart for #35, as it was the first post I ever read :)
4. I’d love to see more of everything really. Especially the ostrich content!
5. The members only idea intrigues me and I would very likely check it out. I’m not sure what an e-book is though.
6. email will follow shortly!
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1. If you are subscribed: how is that working for you? Anything I can do to make your life better?
I subscribe through Facebook. They text me when you update your status. Nothing you can do to make it better except….maybe replace my pos phone? Wink wink
2. If you are not subscribed: how can I convince you to subscribe?
See above answer
3. Do you have a favourite post(s)? Which? Why?
A fav post….I can’t decide!! I love the post that mention your mom, because the things she says remind me of my mom. After the birth of my 4th child she actually lectured me on the best place for him to sleep. He loved to sleep in his swing and hated his crib. But Nannie knew best!
4. What would you like to see more of? Confessions? Photos? Video? Vlogs? Ostrich content? Book recommendations?
More of the Blessed Child himself? LOL and Ostrich bashing!!
5. Would you be at all interested in something like an e-book or members-only content?
Members only huh? Like a secret handshake? I’m all for that!!
Email coming your way!
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I’m subscribed via email — don’t dump that option!! I hate blogs that only let you subscribe to a reader. I follow you on FB too, but that’s sporadic.
I discovered you around the time you posted C’s quest to go diaper-free. I made everyone I know read the vampire-cannibal post. And there is a special place in my heart for YOUR cheatin’ heart w/r/t the little Swede.
I like your confessions — the serial bad mom reasons is so nice and tight of a theme. Stay focused.
I’d totally join a members-only area for all us crap moms, of course.
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1. If you are subscribed: how is that working for you? Anything I can do to make your life better? I follow via facebook. Someday I’ll take the time to figure out RSS, and that will be awesome… when I have a chance to duct tape my 2.5 year old and 10 month old to the wall long enough to figure it out.
2. If you are not subscribed: how can I convince you to subscribe?
3. Do you have a favourite post(s)? Which? Why? I love the posts where you’re so bad you’re good – the ones where you do something wrong but you feel bad about it or try to fix it. We can so tell you love C!
4. What would you like to see more of? Confessions? Photos? Video? Vlogs? Ostrich content? Book recommendations? I love confessions. They make me feel a little less like a crap mom and a little more normal… even if just for a second.
5. Would you be at all interested in something like an e-book or members-only content? I’d become a member! Woot!
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1. I’m a FB addict, so that works well for me. I haven’t quite caught on to the RSS thing. Not that I don’t understand it, I’ve just got enough other things going on that I don’t bother with it!
2. If my subscribing somehow makes your life better or, more importantly, more profitable, then sign me up!
3. Currently my favourite post is the ‘judo holds’ one, and that is because I’ve been using some myself lately (even though I don’t know judo). Diapering and clothing H has become an aerobic activity these past few weeks and I quite literally think about that hilarious post EVERY time I’m trying to wrestle her into a diaper/onesie/pyjamas!
4. Hmm. What would I like to see more of…… I think maybe confessions or just general mom-to-mom banter. That’s not to say there isn’t enough, just that I like it! It’s always nice to know that some of these new adventures are being shared the world over!
5. Members- only content is appealing in some ways. I think maybe people might be a little more willing to share stories, pictures etc if they know that the content isn’t totally, instantly open to the whole world at the click of a button. I’m a fence sitter on that one. If there were a members-only option, I’d definitely sign up. I aim to please.
6. You have my email and all pertinent info, I believe :D
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1. Via Facebook
2. Cada dia una de las razones es mi favorita
3. Mi contendio favorito es la mezcla entre confesiones y fotos
4. No me interesan los ebooks o las secciones para miembros.
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I love quizzes!
1: I subscribe via Google Reader, and I am happy as the proverbial clam with the situation.
2: See above.
3: I am fickle and pick a new one all the time.
4: Confession: Confessions make me the happiest!
5: I’m bad about members only stuff (except my members only jacket – that’s sacred), just ask every site I’ve ever joined.
6: email en route shortly.
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1. Facebook works well for me, as I check it each day.
3. It’s hard to pick a favourite cos they’re all great but No 87 is a doozie – cos I’ve been there with the drama king/diva baby putting on a nighttime performance.
4. Love more photos and ostrich content.
5. Hmm – I guess member only stuff would v exclusive but not sure what you’d put there??
6. On it’s way.
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1. If you are subscribed: how is that working for you? Anything I can do to make your life better? I’m follow on facebook and it works perfectly for me. I think I have subscribed
2. If you are not subscribed: how can I convince you to subscribe? Ask me how you can convince me to subscribe! I’ve just signed up for emails.
3. Do you have a favourite post(s)? Which? Why? 103 had me laughing my head off, but I really appreciated the honesty (and let’s face it I’ve behave that way too) of 119.
4. What would you like to see more of? Confessions? Photos? Video? Vlogs? Ostrich content? Book recommendations? I love the confessions and would like to see more of them and more ostrich content please!
5. Would you be at all interested in something like an e-book or members-only content? I’m not sure exactly what that would involve.
6. For an extra giveaway entry, please email me your basic info: A/S/L and number of kids (or “none”.) email to follow!
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1. If you are subscribed: how is that working for you? Anything I can do to make your life better? It works great because I generally have FB open.
2. If you are not subscribed: how can I convince you to subscribe? I think I shall subscribe to an email one too :)
3. Do you have a favourite post(s)? Which? Why? Pick a fave, how? I love ones like #121 because I can relate to it. Your blog has seriously made me chill out and not to over think everything I do
4. What would you like to see more of? Confessions? Photos? Video? Vlogs? Ostrich content? Book recommendations? Confessions and Book recommendations please!
5. Would you be at all interested in something like an e-book or members-only content? An e-book would be great. I’d make sure all my “mom to be friends” read it!
Email on the way!
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1. If you are subscribed: how is that working for you? Anything I can do to make your life better?
I like getting it in my email; I usually read from my iPhone because I get my email there.
3. Do you have a favourite post(s)? Which? Why?
I like reason #65. It’s funny because no matter what we give kids, it seems the box/empty bottle/ scrap paper is what they always zero in on.
4. What would you like to see more of? Confessions? Photos? Video? Vlogs? Ostrich content? Book recommendations?
I like ostrich content; you should throw some in to highlight the atrocity of your everyday reasons, lol
5. Would you be at all interested in something like an e-book or members-only content?
I don’t know, what does that entail?
6. For an extra giveaway entry, please email me your basic info: A/S/L and number of kids (or “none”.)
You’ll have an email in just a minute :)
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