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.
Don’t 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 car repairs are covered under my warranty. Yeah!
My good news is that my daughter is finally feeling better after being sick for about a week. I was just so glad she was acting and eating normally today!
Im looking forward to a week off work!
I’m on vacation and get to spend the day at the beach tomorrow! 🙂
I’m on vacation!
I got a good grade on my last exam 🙂
The most exciting news; I am going to be a grandma x2 this summer, a grandson and a granddaughter. Does it get any better?
It doesn’t! Congratulations, Grandma!
I had a great day at work!
had a great night with hubby 🙂
LOL, that is good news!
We just bought and moved into a house!
I had a good day and I like your blog!
Been winning a ton of prizes from other blogs and off of sites my luck is starting to come back again!
the best news!
A secret trip!! 🙂
Ooh, love a mystery!
I just gave myself my first jamberry manicure.
My good news: We will finally be back home at the end of the week and we’ll have new floors!!
Last January, after 8 years of trying to have a baby, my husband and I got an unexpected positive pregnancy test. Our daughter arrived in September and 7 months later, we got a second surprise! We’re due again in February.
Congratulations! That’s really good news! Thank you for sharing. 🙂
I am looking forward to next weekend seeing my grandbabies. Been a while took time off work. My grandchildren live outside the city so not that often able to see them
Just got an air conditioner after years without one, right before this week’s heat wave hits so my family can be nice & cool & comfortable!
My good news: I finally found a dress the other day that both fits and looks/feels amazing for my Brother’s wedding next week! I just had our second baby 8 months ago, so my bodies constantly changing… So dress shopping was pretty stressy! Lol
I am waiting on pregnancy news
Fingers crossed for you!
I just became an Aunty for the 9th time this past month 🙂
Congratulations! Little nieces and nephews are so much fun to spoil!
My dad is coming to visit on Thursday, first time he has been out here in a while!
I won $100 today!
Wow – congrats on the win!
only 2 days left in my work week!
My daughter just graduated from high school
I’m on vacations!
I just got the employee of the month award at work, yay!
Congratulations!
My lovely sister in law has finally found someone great to share her life with..bonus is we get to see our family when we travel back to Vitoria for the wedding (from ON)
It’s gorgeous out here. Have a wonderful time!
I just reconnected with an old friend 🙂
school ended last week and I have both my boys home iwth me for the next 2 months!
I don’t live in the best neighborhood, and refused to send my 4yo to daycare or school in this area. My brother found a private school not too far from me, and is helping to pay my son’s tuition for pre-k and beyond!
My dad’s birthday is coming up
short work week !!
I have a grandson that is due in October! Belated Happy Birthday to you!
Congrats on the little one. Grandkids are so much fun!
Its my birthday next week
i’m having my first baby 🙂
Congratulations! Best wishes for a healthy and smooth delivery!
I will have time to enjoy the nice weather 🙂
My good news is that my best friend just found out she gets to stop her chemotherapy treatments!
Wonderful news! Hoping for many years of health and friendship for both of you!
I did not get a sunburn in our very sunny weather yesterday
I get to see my family this weekend
I got to see my baby today. She looks huge on the ultrasound! We got to see her smile. 🙂
What a wonderful moment! Thank you for sharing that!
My good news is that my due date is almost here! My second child will born around August 🙂
So exciting! There seem to be lots of babies on their way!
I’m pregnant with my first child 🙂 My due date is August 5th!
Congratulations! You must be getting so excited! Best wishes for an easy delivery.
The preschool up the street finally had a spot for my nephews! Giving me some peace!! I’m getting a small taste of what it’ll be like in August. when my house empties out because school started back up!
I got to speak to my baby brother on the phone for the first time in nearly a month! It was really special….I miss him a ton!
Good news- she’s potty trained! YES!!
Woo hoo!
My sister just get married!
my husband says that we should be able to afford to go to the Calgary Stampede this year! We have missed the last few years, so this is great new! The kids are super excited 🙂
i only have a week left till vacation!
My little rainbow baby preemie is gaining weight! She’s up to 5 lb, 15 oz!!
Wonderful news! Is she home with you?
Yes. She’s a month old now!