Continuity gives us roots; change gives us branches, letting us stretch and grow and reach new heights. ~Pauline R. Kezer
Things are a bit different around here aren’t they? If you’ve been reading Rockin’ Mama for any length of time, you know the many changes that have occurred throughout the years. What started out as a very personal online journal read by no one except my immediate family, has become a lifestyle website with an emphasis on photography, food, film, travel, and more…all with a mind towards the environment.
I love the new direction the site is taking. You may have noticed an increased number of recipes and my new photography series called iCapture. In addition to the diversified content, I want to get back to the basics of blogging, so you’re definitely going to see more of me. I want to engage with you…learn from you…share with you. I want to talk about the “pretty” things in life one day and flesh out those day to day struggles we all face as women and moms the next.
I love working with brands….I love the opportunity to give you back something through giveaways…..I love giving you a preview of experiences so that you can decide beforehand whether those experiences might be a good fit for your own family. I simply need to incorporate more of myself into the site this year, whether it be through photography or recipes or short stories and quips.
What changes are you making this year?
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cherice says
This is my favorite sites because you post a little of everything! I hope to have a ton of new changes in the next couple of months and one being a BIG move as my husband starts residency. We find out where in March and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.
caryn says
Aw….Cherice….you are so sweet…. Thank you….Congrats on your husband starting his residency. That is amazing!! I know that you’re going to have a wonderful future ahead….
Liz says
Awesome! You will soar to new heights with the change! Welcome aboard…
caryn says
Ah…thanks Liz….I need you to keep me accountable….Si?
Desiree Eaglin says
I LOVE that you’ll be giving your blog more of you. YOU are AMAZING!
caryn says
Thanks Desiree! I’m going back to the basics of why I started this blog : )
Kate @ The Shopping Mama says
I look forward to reading more about YOU, Caryn. 🙂
caryn says
: ) Kate….I only hope I have lots of interesting things to say : )
laura filipowicz says
I think you need to bring more of your style and expetise. You are an expert in this and maybe have a “who is caryn” section. I have an “in my opinion” section in herreview.com
caryn says
Oooh…Laura! I LOVE that! Thank you! We need coffee and some hangout time!
Jamie says
I agree with the ladies above! The more personal the blog the better! (voyeurism, perhaps?! lol)
More about Caryn!
caryn says
LOL! Jamie…I’ll leave the voyeurism for Shannon! : )
The Woman Formerly Known As Beautiful says
I’m impressed and intimidated by your scope. I am lying in the fetal position just thinking about it. Your site is truly comprehensive! I will read and learn…
caryn says
Shannon…I am humbled. You are such an amazing writer…..so incredibly talented….I want to learn from YOU! : )
Shelby Barone says
I love that you are making this change. You are one rocking’ mama! Love ya!
caryn says
Shelby…you inspire me…..I LOVE how I get a glimpse of you and your family on your blog. You are so crafty and culinary….
Chelsea says
Awesome Caryn! I look forward to reading more about you 🙂 For me, I hope to get more blogging in at more of a reasonable hour this year -lol. XOXO
caryn says
Chelsea….it has been so much fun to hang with you! I hope to see more of you….and I agree….half past dark is not the most ideal writing time : )
Aracely says
I love it!
caryn says
And I love you Aracely!
Jeanne @JollyTomato says
I love being able to read a little bit of everything, and I especially enjoy your recipes. Good luck with the new direction!
caryn says
Jeanne….thank you….I am really discovering just how much I enjoy cooking! : )
Florinda says
The more that a blog is about the blogger, the more time I’ll spend with it. Looking forward to seeing where you go with this!
caryn says
Florinda…you are so right…..
Stephanie says
THRILLED about this change. I often stop over here to find YOU…and you’re not always easy to locate amidst the content. 😉
I look forward to reading your thoughts, opinions, ideas, and hopes.
caryn says
Stephanie….I so often look to you for inspiration…you are so eloquent…such an amazing writer….I often find it hard to get the words out…but this year I’m committed to doing just that….
Stacey Donaldson says
Change is good, we should all spend more time leaning into it rather than resisting it. I am excited about your changes and I can’t wait to read about them 🙂
I have been blogging for a little more than a year and my blogs have evolved too. I am looking foward to more personalization and to make more bloggy buddies as well!
I am also looking foward to meeting you at the Von’s event next week…see you there!
Adrienne says
Change is good for the soul.
caryn says
Adrienne…indeed! And a bit scary : ) But always worth it
Megan says
Changing for me is how much focus iput into my blogging, mainly just MORE focus. I’m taking it from a hobby to a lifestyle.
caryn says
Megan….I definitely need to focus and hone in on the things I’m truly passionate about….and I agree…taking it above just a hobby is vital
Tania Luviano says
I will focus on more serious issues, i believe Today’s Mom has a thirst for knowledge.
caryn says
Tania….I can’t wait to read more. : )
Deborah Stambler says
It’s a perfect time to clean house and make changes. Very nice.
caryn says
I love the new year b/c it’s all about fresh starts….a chance to start anew
vanessa says
change is good for everyone and I know you’re blog will only get bigger and better because of it.
caryn says
: ) Thank you Vanessa…. That means so much to me….
Natalie says
So excited for you! Amazing
caryn says
Thanks Natalie!!!
Eva Smith of Tech.Food.Life. says
Congratulations on the changes. Looking forward to reading more Rockinmama posts.
caryn says
Thanks Eva.. : )
Silvia says
I can´t wait!! i need to go check your icapture section, you have great pics!!
caryn says
Aw…thanks Silvia!
Catalina says
That’s great to hear! Plus I love your new blog design — fabulous!
caryn says
Thank you Catalina!