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The End of the Ultimate Blog Challenge, Winter Edition

2/28/2021

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It’s the end of our second month, this year, and I’m feeling hopeful. How are you feeling?
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It does feel weird that the blog challenge is ending. It feels like we should all just keep on writing together for the rest of the year. :)

How did you do this month? Are you happy with your blog stats, traffic and comments?

One thing that stands out to me about this month is how much fun the blog posts were to write! And so easy. 

I opened up a Google doc, got the ideas for them all, and wrote out the outline for them, one Thursday afternoon after lunch. By dinnertime, I had written half the month’s posts.

Of course, I still had to do graphics, add a few things here and there, and upload and schedule them, but they were half written in one afternoon. And I had fun doing it!

I think that may be a sign that lifestyle blog posts are my jam.

And reading your posts was fun, too, this month.

Thanks so much for being faithful companions this month.


See you next time!
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16 Comments
Amanda Myers link
2/28/2021 06:13:29 am

I love that you had fun during the challenge and enjoy writing blog posts.

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Jeanine Byers link
2/28/2021 08:00:34 pm

Thanks, Amanda!! It has been a learning experience for me about what works best for me.

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Cheryl link
2/28/2021 07:28:37 am

Jeanine, I have thoroughly enjoyed your blog posts this month. I hope that you will continue to write this lifestyle blog. You are so good at this!

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Jeanine Byers link
2/28/2021 08:01:27 pm

Cheryl, thanks so much!! What a kind thing to say. I have enjoyed yours, too, and hope to see you back for the next challenge.

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Victoria Juster link
2/28/2021 09:30:20 am

Jeanine, I had as much fun reading your posts as you did writing them. You make me feel like I'm having coffee with a girl friend!

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Jeanine Byers link
2/28/2021 08:02:55 pm

Wow! Thanks, Victoria. That's wonderful to hear!! That is how I would love for my readers to feel.

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Heidi Albertson link
2/28/2021 06:40:55 pm

This was my first time participating and I really enjoyed it. I've had fun and gotten some good ideas from all the blog posts I have read too.

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Jeanine Byers link
2/28/2021 08:04:01 pm

Oh, that is great, Heidi!! Well, I sure hope it won't be your last. Maybe we'll see you back in May? I hope so!

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Brenda Fluharty
2/28/2021 06:48:46 pm

Do to thing beyond my control I was unable to do the whole challenge. But, I did have a lot of fun, Since the beginning of the year I have been posting more and thing are looking good.

I love your blog and know we will continue throughout the year and beyond.

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Jeanine Byers link
2/28/2021 08:05:31 pm

Brenda, I totally understand, and was just glad to see you when you did post! And you know, I really appreciate the way you support everyone's blogs. You are great blogging friend! Thanks so much, and I know we will, too.

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Martha link
2/28/2021 07:54:49 pm

CONGRATULATIONS, we did it again!! I was very happy with my stats, my blogs, reading everyone else's blogs and just having fun writing! I don't plan ahead, I wing it and write the day before. On to March....are we ready? Yes we are!!

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Jeanine Byers link
2/28/2021 08:07:29 pm

We did it! But was I here when we did it? LOL! It feels almost like February went by in a blur. I don't know if I am ready for March, but I will march forward nonetheless - pun, intended. Looking forward to continuing to blog with you, Martha.

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KateLoving link
2/28/2021 09:09:29 pm

These challenges are wonderful in that they boost creativity and connection. Yes the blog stats are good, too!!

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Jeanine Byers link
2/28/2021 11:20:05 pm

I completely agree with you, Kate! And they can help improve your writing skills, or at least get the momentum going. I find it much easier to write posts after a challenge, than before one.

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Kebba Buckley Button link
2/28/2021 10:26:32 pm

Jeanine, I have so enjoyed reading and reacting to your posts! You've given me a lot to think about. Thank you so much for reading mine, too, and sharing thoughtful comments. This has been the most fun blog challenge I have ever been in, and I have so enjoyed getting to know you and my other blogger friends. Btw I will be writing 2 more days, to complete the 30 consecutive day rule. Blessings to you!

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Jeanine Byers link
2/28/2021 11:22:36 pm

Thanks so much, Kebba!! That is wonderful, that you have enjoyed this challenge so much! I have had a difficult time, myself, but that is because I have had a health challenge part of the time. Still, it is always good to connect with my blogger friends, like you, and I look forward to reading more of your posts.

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