July 1st is a big day! I have two birthdays to celebrate today. Happy Birthday, Canada! And Happy Birthday to This West Coast Mommy!
One year ago today I hit Publish on my first post and officially launched This West Coast Mommy. Back then, I had no idea where it would take me or whether I’d even stick with it. One year and 380 posts later, here we are! This blog has grown so much in the last year, thanks to the long suffering support of my family, their willingness to pose for photo after photo, support and mentoring from my fellow bloggers, and most of all thanks to you, dear reader.
I’ve learned a lot about HTML, CSS, URLs, SEO, PR, FB, SU, IG, DMs, PMs, and a whole host of abbreviations. I’ve had the opportunity to work with some wonderful companies, some large and some small, and I’ve especially loved using my influence to showcase small and WAHM (oh, another abbreviation!) Canadian businesses. I’ve enjoyed reviewing new products and being able to share my thoughts and impressions with a larger audience.
My goal for the next year is to attend a blogger conference and meet in person some of the wonderful bloggers that I’ve gotten to know online. I want to continue growing my blog and developing my voice and my storytelling. I want to keep working on my photography skills, and I will finally build that light box.
But today my family and I will just enjoy the day together. I hope all of my Canadian friends have the chance to do the same!
Thank You to My Readers!
In celebration of my blogiversary and Canada Day, I have a little giveaway to thank my wonderful readers for your ongoing support. I want to treat one of you to some Starbucks! Don’t like coffee or don’t have a store near you? The winner can choose to receive their gift via PayPal instead.
Enter to win in the Rafflecopter widget below. This giveaway is open to residents of the US and Canada, 18+. Entries will be verified.
Donβt forget to check out my other open giveaways in the sidebar!
Wishing you and your family a safe and happy Canada Day!
“Chocolate Cupcake, Birthday Cupcakes” (text added) by eejaehee is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
Disclosure: This is a self-sponsored giveaway. Prizing will be fulfilled by This West Coast Mommy.
my husband got another novella accepted this morning
I became a mother in law AND a gramma,love it!
Congratulations! Wonderful news!
Happy Blogiversary to you!!!!!
Happy Blogiversary to you π π
I just had 2 surgeries in one. Like a 2 for 1 special π I am resting at home with hubby being very attentive. Very π
Thanks! Feel better soon!
my due date was yesterday! i’m still pregnant, but feeling good, so thats good! =D
Best wishes for a smooth delivery. No surprises!
I got the call for the job I’ve been waiting for!
I have a volunteering position lined up for the summer!
I haven’t melted into a puddle yet with this crazy heat/humidity! That kinda good news oui? lol
Happy Canada and Happy Blogiversary to you! Hope you all have a great day! (I’m secretly hoping for rain and some cool relief over hear)
Thanks! It was 33 degrees here yesterday. Crazy!
We just moved in our new home this week π
I woke up this morning and gave thanks….for another chance. Happy Blogiversary to you! Love reading all the blogs that I follow. And, Happy Canada Day as well…is that like our 4th of July? If so, I don’t you see a lot of fireworks!
My baby has started sleeping through the night! Happy anniversary π
That is very good news!
I learned how to make my moms Thai curryed ham! Yeah, curry ham…. It’s delicious! I even convinced her that it probably needs refrigeration! It’s kinda a big deal to get her to practice safe food storage….
My 7-month-old is thisclose to crawling, just having started getting up on her hands & knees and rocking back & forth. π
Ooh, very exciting! It won’t be long now. π
The newest meds that I’m taking for my chronic illnesses seem to be helping me improve!!
Yay! Hoping your health continues to improve!
My bid was accepted on izea for a sponsored tweet. Just signed up and starting out. Now to get some sponsored posts for my blog and some income again after a year and a half of not working.
I got rid of 500 unnecessary friends on Facebook.
I worked out this morning
My 2 year old(26 months) is saying more words!
π Mine just learned to say, “I love you, Mommy.” She melted my heart right there.
Happy to be able to spend more time with family this summer!
The weather was really nice this morning when I took my dogs for a walk – super cloudy, but it didn’t rain! π
My good news is I became a grandmother this week.
Congratulations! What a momentous occasion!
Glad to have a day off to spend with my family ! Happy Blogiversary !
It is a beautiful sunny day for Canada Day! Off to the beach for us today
It was super hot here. Hope you had a great time!
too hot to cook today so hubby will BBQ! and watching the fireworks tonight! Happy Blogiversary!
I won Indy tickets π
Happy Blogiversary to you….Me and hubby are spending the day together,just the 2 of us !
Thanks! I’m looking forward to that day, someday…
Happy day! I have a new nephew.
Congratulations, Aunty!
I am taking two extra days of vacation after the 4th of July. So excited, and happy anniversary to you!
It finally feels like Summer again and I can go for walks.
I just got a new car!
it’s canada day today – yippee!
Nothing exciting over here, but I have a happy, and healthy baby and that’s good news enough for me :)!
That’s plenty of good news. π
I just moved! Happy Blogiversary
Happy Blogiversary! We are heading home next week for some family time when my mom flies out! Will be fun!
I won a book yesterday and another one today. Hooray!
It is a beautiful sunny Canada Day! Happy Canada Day!
My niece is arriving any day now! We can’t wait!
So exciting! Hoping everything goes smoothly and everyone is safe and healthy.
I won a trip to Montreal which I am so excited about!
Wow! Huge congratulations! I’ve never been, but I’ve always wanted to.
I think I might get new (better) hours when I return to work in the fall.
It’s an especially wonderful day for you, ey…. Happy Blogoversary Ladycakes, and Happy Canada Day too!
Thanks! Hope you had a great Canada Day!
We’ve just started trying for baby number 2.
Sprinkling some babydust your way! Have fun! π
My four year old slept in until 8 am today!! It’s been 5 am all week : (
My husband just brought home an antique corner maple desk he reburished for me!
What a sweetheart!
we just put in an offer for a 4 bedroom 2 bath house on a 2 acre lot!!
Sounds amazing. Good luck with the offer!
find an affordable flight to Montreal!!!
planning a 60 and 65th birthday and our 25th wedding anniversary for July 12th.
Looking forward to it and hoping for good weather
Congratulations on 25 years!
RENOVATION IS ALMOST DONE
My son finished this year with honours!
My buddy is coming to visit me from Europe this weekend
READY TO ENJOY CANADA DAY
I went to my first Canada Day parade today.