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.
last night’s fireworks went off without a hitch – and rain. they were glorious. thanks
I’m getting housework done! It feels like ages since I’ve been able to check more than two things off my to-do list in a day!
Yesterday my daughter turned 10 and today is my middle son’s 11th birthday. Wow, how time flies. They are growing up to be great people. I am proud of them : )
I got a raise yesterday!
Congratulations on the raise!
Happy Blogiversary! My good news is that my parents are moving onto the same street as us – it will be so nice to have them close to us and their grandchildren.
Beautiful weather here today!
My kids are sleeping before 9 pm on a Wednesday! *phew*
I have a feeling that something great is about to happen and I don’t know what it is but I’m excited everyday!
Summer is finally here!
I get to go to an Ed Sheeran meet and greet next week!
I just saw some pretty fireworks!
Terrific entertainment by Connemara and fantastic fireworks made for a wonderful Canada Day.
I have a new baby. π
Congratulations! Babies are the best news!
I have the weekend off from the kids.
I’ve lost 6 pounds in the last 2 weeks! π
My husband and I will finally get a date night this week.
I just got some ‘new’ gently used furniture (leather sofa & chair w/ottoman) & my daughter found a family that just happened to be in need of a small loveseat that I needed to ‘re-home’ to make room for them. Talk about perfect timing, though I feel bad for this family, because of the circumstances behind the reason they need it.
Good news….hmmm……hmmm today is Thursday which means it’s 1 day closer to Friday which is 1 day closer to the weekend…. total cop out nothing good or bad happening here which I guess is good…. it’s a nice quiet life π
I just need one for semester to graduate from college!
I recently started drinking caffeine again and could really use this! Thank you for the opportunity!
My good news is my son got engaged
Congratulations!
I’m off work till Tuesday and looking forward to sleeping in and enjoying the the long holiday weekend π
My stepbrother and my niece just announced that they are getting married (obviously not to each other ).
LOL, thanks for clarifying that. π
I must congratulate you on your blogiversary!
Good news is it’s summer and we live in such a beautiful country! Happy Canada Day to all everyday!
Getting winning emails is the best news!
I’m taking our 3 year old to the Fourth of July Parade tomorrow! I’m excited, it was a tradition for my family. It’s a big deal because she’s never seen a parade in person.
My family is flying in to celebrate July 4th with us. We are having a seafood/bbq party.
Sounds yummy! Hope you had a wonderful time!
Going to a wedding on the weekend for my niece and her awesome fiance! So happy for them!
I’m a proud senior Canadian and wished my country well on Canada Day July 1st..
Finally got me a new bike
I just stepped on the scale and saw I lost another 5lbs. That’s 20 since last summer!
Way to go!
The sun is shining brightly today!!
Our youngest daughter graduated high school, my husband turned 50 and my niece had a beautiful baby girl all in the month of June. π
π June was certainly good to you!
Well, first of all, I’m still vertical – so, that’s good. Secondly, I went to Summerfest tonight with my SIL and my nephew and his girlfriend last night.. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts were who we went to see. We smuggled in a little something to put in our cola; and, in general, had a really good time!
Should say I went to Summerfest LAST night.
LOL, that’s how you know you had a good time!
I found out that I have another nephew on the way.
My son slept 11 hours last night, that was the first time in 3 1/2 months. This mama was very happy π
I just finished my first term teaching at a new university!!
My 5 year old and I both had our birthdays within the past week.
it’s the fourth of july
My good news is that I am in good health and good company!
My little one is finally potty trained.
Woo hoo! Starting down that road here soon.
We had a bbq with family today it was great!
I am going camping with the family this upcoming week!
I won $5 on a scratchoff today!
My sister’s baby is one month old!
Congrats!! Loving the AC diaper we won from your blog π and we just had a great camping trip where I got to read 2 books!!
Good news – my sister just got out of the hospital yesterday and after receiving test results we learned that it’s NOT cancer!
That is wonderful news! What an incredible relief for you, your sister, and all your family! Hope she’s feeling better soon.
I’ve almost got enough to buy my replacement computer!
Happy 4th of July to our neighbors down south!
My little brother is (finally) getting married this summer! So excited to have a new sister(in-law). I haven’t been with your blog a year yet but I have really enjoyed it. I read more posts than I comment on, love your writing and love that you are blogging from beautiful British Columbia!
Thanks, Viv. And congrats on growing your family!
My nephew found a steady job.